I say, "Boditonic." You say, "Huh?"

by Laura Belmar January 3, 2020

SO, why boditonic, what is it...?

Boditonic is an organic, tridoshic, full-body moisturizer in the broadest of strokes. We begin by sourcing the finest, organic, cold-pressed sesame oil on the market and upon receipt immediately put it through our proprietary curing process. The curing process is crucial as it not only increases the absorption rate, it also increases the shelf life from roughly 3-6 months (raw, uncured sesame oil) to 5+ years (cured boditonic) without the use of any preservatives or parabens. Once the curing process is complete, each bottle is then poured and infused with a specific recipe of organic essential oils.

OK, why sesame oil...there's a lot of other oils out there, and many within the market often combine different kinds of oil within a single product, why settle on sesame oil exclusively?

Great question and there are several reasons...

Number 1: It starts with what's within sesame oil. Sesame oil is super high in Vitamin E, B-Complex Vitamins, Fatty Acids like Omega-6, Amino Acids crucial for protein development, and an assortment of Minerals including Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium and others.

Number 2: It's how sesame oil interacts with the body. There are seven layers to the human body, five of which make up our skin (Stratum Corneum, Epidermis, Dermal-Epidermal Junction, Dermis, Hypodermis) and sesame oil is one of the only oils that go as far as to penetrate all five of these layers. But it doesn't stop there, the chemical structure of sesame oil specifically, allows it to go all the way to the bone (the 7th layer) and penetrate it. So by applying boditonic topically, not only is it hydrating, repairing and maintaining those five layers of the skin specifically. It is bringing all of the nutrients contained within it to our bones, improving skeletal strength as well as enriching the bone marrow (where red blood cell development takes place) with all that Vitamin E, directly aiding in the development and proliferation of red blood cells within the body. This is hands down, the greatest anti-aging quality you could ask for in a product.

Number 3: There's an ancient body of wisdom and medicine called Ayurveda. Within Ayurveda, we all consist of three main, biological energies, called doshas. The doshas include; Vata, reflecting the elements of space and air, Pitta, reflecting the elements of fire and water, and Kapha, reflecting the elements of water and earth. Without going into too much detail, one of the overall principles of Ayurveda is keeping your dosha in balance. So say you got too much Kapha happening and you need to bring in more Vata or you're feeling super, super Vata and need more Pitta, there are different practices, nutrients, etc. that you can do to help achieve that balance. What's unique to sesame oil, however, is that it's tridoshic, it is the skeleton key to unlock all doors and the balance to all seesaws. So no matter what's ailing you, too much Vata, Pitta or Kapha, sesame oil will bring it back to center.

Great, sesame oil is incredible. You mentioned a unique recipe of essential oils. If sesame oil is so great, why add anything else to it?

Let me ask you, if you could take something great and add something to it that will only expand on its already incredible benefits, would you do it? I know I would. In fact, I did. By including aromatherapeutic grade essential oils, boditonic is doing precisely that, taking the already incredible benefits of sesame oil and expanding on it to include additional benefits to both the mind and body. Additionally, have you ever smelled sesame oil? I don't think anyone particularly espires to smell like an asian chicken salad. Albeit, they are delicious, maybe not the most appealing smell to be personally broadcasting. So let's talk about the essential oils that make up each flavor of boditonic.

Original, the very first flavor we developed for boditonic. It consists of the following organic, aromatherapeutic essential oils: Ginger Fresh, Lemon Grass, Ylang Ylang Extra and Hatian Vetiver. The benefits of each are not limited to but include the following...

Ginger Fresh- Both fiery and fortifying, ginger essential oil is a helpful oil when one is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from stress. It quickly warms up the body and is highly indicated for individuals suffering from ailments caused by cold and damp conditions. It fires up the digestive system and disperses stagnant states, it moves around circulation and is very helpful for chronically cold extremities or those with a sluggish lymphatic system.

Lemon Grass- Bright, refreshing aroma, cleansing and stimulating for the body with antiseptic and astringent properties. Great use for dealing with stress, acne, muscle aches or oily skin. Its properties are also used to treat athlete’s foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, scabies and even substitute as an insect repellent.

YlangYlang Extra- Sweet and floral aroma, it is an all-in-one: antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cell proliferant, disinfectant, expectorant, nervine and vulnerary. Ideal for dealing with: acne, allergies, candida, depression, fever, headache, hysteria, insomnia, muscle aches and pains, scars, anger, stress and tension.

Vetiver- Soothing for mind and body, it is useful to help with anxiety, depression and has demonstrated in a study from 2001 by Dr. Terry Friedman MD to improve brain activity and reduce the symptoms in ADHD diagnosed subjects. In addition to its calming and stabilizing effects, it also offers anti-inflammatory properties that are helpful in dealing with joint pain and swelling.

Baby, was developed with my first unborn child on the way in mind. It consists of: Lavender Bulgaria, Roman Chamomile, and Ylang Ylang Extra. The benefits of these are not limited to but include the following...

Lavender Bulgaria- An extremely therapeutic grade comparable to the rest of the Lavender Population; not only is it remarkably gentle and effective, it is practically a universally beloved aroma. Commonly used to relieve headaches, cramps and muscular aches and pains, it is best known to relieve anxiety, stress, and insomnia as well as respiratory congestion. It is also associated with burns and healing of the skin as it has antiseptic and analgesic properties which will ease the pain of a burn and prevent infection. It has cytophylactic properties that promote rapid healing and help reduce scarring. A number one choice when needing grounding, calming effects but it doesn’t stop there, however, additional properties incorporated are: anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antivenomous, diuretic, parasiticide, nervine, and calming sedative.

Roman Chamomile- A warm, sweet, herbaceous scent that is relaxing and calming for both mind and body. Its gentleness makes it especially valuable for restless children and is soothing to all types of skin. It is commonly used to treat stress related complaints: restlessness, insomnia, tension, headache and nausea. However because of its analgesic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic and sedative properties it can also be used to treat: burns, eczema, acne, colic, rash, fevers, cuts, dermatitis, dysmenorrhea, earache, inflammations and even insect bites.

I realize I've thrown a ton of information at you, so my apologies for completely typing your eyes out. Perhaps it best to conclude with an "elevator pitch" to answer the very first question posed and that is…

"Why boditonic?"

Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Bacterial, Antifungal, rich in Anti-Oxidents, offering natural UV protection, rich in Vitamin E, B-Complex Vitamins, Fatty Acids, Amino Acids and an array of Minerals, boditonic is in my unbiased opinion, one of the absolute best things to incorporate in your daily routine. Healthy skin is beautiful skin...pure and simple.

I say, "Boditonic." You say, "Huh?"

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