The Ancient Wisdom in Modern Jars: Why We Use Time-Tested Botanicals

wendylynnsyoga
Jul 10
2 min read

At Mystic Roots Creations, we believe the most powerful skincare solutions aren’t found in labs—they’re rooted in nature’s ancient pharmacy. Our products honor centuries of herbal wisdom while meeting modern skin needs, blending tradition with cutting-edge botanical science.

Frankincense: The Eternal Skin Protector

Prized since 1500 BCE, frankincense resin was used by Egyptian healers to:

Rejuvenate aging skin (Cleopatra’s secret weapon)
Fade scars from battles and rituals
Purify skin with its natural antiseptic properties

Today, science confirms why this sacred ingredient endures:

✔️ Boosts collagen production by 27% (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)

✔️ Reduces inflammation comparable to synthetic steroids (minus side effects)

✔️ Repairs UV damage at cellular level

We use wild-harvested Boswellia sacra frankincense from Oman, steam-distilled to preserve delicate terpenes lost in commercial processing.

Shea Butter: Africa’s Gift to the World

For generations, West African women have handcrafted shea butter to:

Protect newborns’ delicate skin
Heal warriors’ wounds
Prevent desert windburn

Our unrefined, organic shea delivers what mass-market versions can’t:

✨ 8x more vitamin E than refined alternatives

✨ Full fatty acid profile (oleic, stearic, linoleic acids)

✨ Active healing compounds like lupeol (nature’s cortisone)

Unlike commercial shea (heated to 400°F+), we cold-press ours to preserve:

Allantoin for eczema relief
Cinnamic acid for UV protection
Triterpenes that accelerate wound healing

The Mystic Roots Difference

We reject the "natural vs. effective" false choice by:

Partnering with indigenous harvesters (fair trade cooperatives in Ghana, Oman)
Using whole-plant extracts – never isolated, synthetic derivatives
Formulating for bioavailability – combining oils with complementary penetration enhancers (like black seed oil with shea)

"Your skin recognizes these ingredients—they’re the original skincare language your cells understand."

Experience the Legacy

Our Anti-Aging Serum and Body Butter carry forward these traditions with: