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Herbal skin care

Ointments, oils and teas traditionally used in folk herbalism for the care of the skin: after the sun, on cracked skin, on scrapes and grazes. All to Father Ašič's recipes, from herbs grown in the monastery garden.

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The Ašič approach

Which herbs, and why

For the skin Father Ašič used calendula, comfrey, camomile and St John's wort most of all. The St John's wort oil is made by maceration, that is by long steeping of the plant in olive oil, rather than as an extract.

The ointments have a fatty base and are for external use. The St John's wort oil carries a warning of its own: after use the skin must be kept out of the sun, as sensitivity to light can occur.

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0 products in the Skin group, to Ašič's recipes. Prices are final and include VAT.

How to use them

Practical, no promises

Ointments and oils are for external use. Apply to clean, unbroken skin and rub in.

Do not apply these products to open wounds, burns or inflamed skin without asking a doctor.

If redness, itching or any other sign of sensitivity appears, stop using them.

Frequently asked questions

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What is St John's wort oil traditionally used for?

In folk herbalism it is used for care after the sun, for tending small wounds, swellings and irregularities of the skin, and also for massaging the spine and the joints. After use the skin must be kept out of the sun.

Can I use the ointment on a child?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it on children. Ring us and say the age of the child.

How long does an ointment keep?

The shelf life is printed on the packaging. Keep ointments in a cool, dark place, well closed.

Are the products suitable for sensitive skin?

The composition is given in full with every product, with the Latin names of the plants. If you know you are sensitive to a particular plant, check the composition or ring the pharmacist.

What is the difference between an ointment and an oil?

An ointment has a fatty base and stays on the skin longer; an oil sinks in faster and suits the massage of larger areas.

From the advice pages

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Questions and answers

Cracked hands

Hand Cream and Calendula Ointment for dry winter skin, what helps beyond applying them and when it is something else.
Questions and answers

Care of dry skin

Comfrey and Calendula Ointment for dry winter skin, when to apply them and when it is something for a dermatologist.
Questions and answers

Which ointment to choose

Arnica, comfrey, calendula, horse chestnut and lavender: how Ašič's ointments differ and what each is traditionally used for.