Copaiba

This ancient healer is a natural wonder for the skin

Although relatively new to the wider world, Copaiba Balsam resin has been used by the Amazonian people for several centuries. It helps treat inflammation and wounds and is considered one of the most important natural remedies in rural regions in the South America where people live far from pharmacies and hospitals, and have little access to public health.

Sustainably harvested

Copaiba is harvested by collecting the oleoresin from a carefully drilled hole in the tree trunk. This makes it an incredible sustainable rainforest resource that can be harvested without destroying the tree or the forest in which it grows. The oleoresin is then distilled to be used in skincare and as a natural remedy.

Rare skin healing phytocannabinoid

Modern medicine mostly use Copaiba oil to promote the healing of wounds, to treat chronic skin diseases, such as dermatosis and psoriasis as well as in daily skin care. One of the rare active ingredients in the oil is BCP (beta-caryophyllene), a potent phyto-cannabinoid with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. BCP is known to interact with the skin’s cannabinoid CB2 receptors to boost the production of beta-endorphin, promoting  a soothing and healing effect on the skin.

While Copaiba balsam is highly beneficial in skincare products, it also has a calming and grounding effect on the mind and helps reduce stress.

Some of Copaiba’s super powers:

• Helps clarify the skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes

• Helps soothe skin imbalances, irritations and inflammations

• Being a natural astringent, it helps tone the skin

• Helps stimulate blood circulation

• Has a grounding effect that helps combat stress and anxiety

The scent:

Sweet, woody, earthy.

Include Copaiba in your daily skincare ritual

We have infused this highly beneficial ingredient in both Nordic Nectar and Homebody.