Extinguish EO Lotion

General Aroma
The aroma is bold, resinous, and medicinal with a sharp, camphoraceous top and a grounding, forested base. It is distinctly penetrating, herbal, and invigorating, with a slightly spicy sweetness layered over deep green and earthy tones.

 

Aroma Notes

• Top Notes: Bright and bracing with a sharp menthol-like snap and camphoraceous punch

• Middle Notes: Spicy warmth with dry, peppery heat and subtly bitter herbal tones

• Base Notes: Deeply resinous, grounding, and woody with balsamic and slightly musky undertones

 

Feel of the Aroma
This blend feels simultaneously hot and cold—delivering a piercing freshness that cuts through stagnation and a gentle warmth that follows, soothing deep tension. It has a structured, almost medicinal presence that feels both clarifying and restorative. The scent surrounds you like a protective shell, stimulating without overwhelming, and grounding without dulling.

 

Effect of the Aroma
The aromatic experience is both dynamic and stabilizing. It energizes and awakens the senses while offering a sense of deep physical release. The initial sharpness clears mental fog and physical inertia, while the lingering earthy warmth brings in a sense of calm relief and internal steadiness.

 

Combined Physical and Emotional Effect
Physically, the aroma supports circulation, encourages detoxification, and promotes a sense of lightness in areas that feel inflamed, heavy, or stiff. It pairs a cooling action with a subtly heating effect, ideal for discomfort associated with joint congestion such as gout. Emotionally, it can instill strength, confidence, and resilience—helping release irritability or frustration that may arise during flare-ups. Mentally, the aroma promotes clarity, focus, and grounded determination, easing the mental fatigue that often accompanies chronic or recurring physical conditions.

This essential oil blend is formulated to support the physical and emotional challenges associated with gout—an inflammatory condition marked by intense joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, often due to uric acid accumulation. Each component contributes a targeted action: addressing pain, reducing inflammation, encouraging circulation, and supporting the body’s natural detoxification pathways.

 

Primary Physical Applications

This blend is particularly effective for:

• Pain Support: Several oils in this formula contain methyl salicylates and warming constituents that provide a natural analgesic effect, helping ease acute joint pain and tenderness associated with gout flare-ups.

• Anti-inflammatory support: The synergy of cooling and warming botanicals helps reduce localized inflammation while soothing the tissues around swollen joints.

• Circulatory stimulation: The inclusion of circulatory stimulants helps increase blood flow to the affected area, supporting the removal of excess uric acid and reducing fluid retention.

• Lymphatic support and detoxification: The blend promotes lymphatic drainage and encourages internal cleansing, which may assist in lowering the systemic uric acid burden.

• Muscle and connective tissue relief: Helps alleviate the stiffness, tightness, and loss of range of motion that often accompany recurrent gout episodes.

 

Emotional and Mental Support

Chronic or episodic pain can erode emotional well-being and mental clarity. This blend helps restore balance by:

• Grounding the nervous system during periods of pain, agitation, or stress

• Easing irritability and frustration commonly linked to restricted mobility and discomfort

• Supporting mental clarity and stamina during recovery or flare cycles

• Fostering emotional resilience, especially when flare-ups interrupt daily life

Recommended Uses

• Applied topically in a dilution for spot relief (lotions, salves, compresses)

• Used in a massage medium to support lymphatic drainage and joint flexibility

• Diffused in a space to promote emotional regulation during pain episodes (aroma only, not topical)

 

Summary
This is a powerful, purpose-driven blend designed for comprehensive support during gout flare-ups. Its combination of pain relief, anti-inflammatory action, circulatory enhancement, and emotional grounding makes it an effective companion for both immediate relief and ongoing wellness maintenance.

Estimated Shelf Life of the Blend: 1.5 to 3 years

This blend generally has a shelf life of 1.5 to 3 years, depending on storage conditions. The overall shelf life is determined by the most oxidation-prone oils in the blend and their chemical makeup (especially monoterpenes and methyl salicylates).

 

Shelf Life Breakdown by Oil Type

• Shorter-lived oils (oxidation-prone)

  • Wintergreen: ~1.5 years (due to methyl salicylate content, prone to hydrolysis and degradation)

  • Birch: ~1.5 years (chemically similar to Wintergreen)

  • Celery Seed: ~2 years (high in limonene and monoterpenes)

  • Black Spruce: ~2 years (monoterpenes can oxidize quickly)

  • Juniper Berry: ~2 years

• Moderately stable oils

  • Black Pepper: ~3 years

  • Nutmeg: ~3 years

  • Turmeric: ~3 years

  • Yarrow: ~3–4 years (sesquiterpenes and oxides make it more stable)

 

Summary Recommendation

Overall blend shelf life: ~1.5 to 2 years, primarily due to the presence of Wintergreen and Birch, which degrade faster than the other oils.

 

Best Practices for Extending Shelf Life

• Store in dark, airtight glass amber or cobalt blue jars 

• Keep in a cool, dry environment away from light and heat

• Add a natural antioxidant (like 0.5% vitamin E) to slow oxidation. Vitamin E has already been added to all lotions

• Regularly check for changes in aroma, consistency, or color—signs of degradation

• For external use only. Do not ingest.
• Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.*
• Keep away from children.
• Keep away from pets, especially cats.

• Birch & Wintergreen
  Contain methyl salicylate (natural aspirin-like compound). Avoid in children, during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and with anticoagulant medication. For short-term topical application only. Not for internal use.

 

Black Spruce & Juniper Berry
Juniper Berry may be contraindicated for individuals with kidney disorders or during pregnancy. 

 

General Recommendations:

• Always dilute appropriately before topical application (recommended total blend dilution: 1.5–2% for targeted use)

• Avoid use on broken skin, sensitive areas, or over large surfaces

• Do not use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or for young children

• Avoid use with blood thinners or aspirin sensitivity

• Short-term, localized use only—not for long-term daily application

• Conduct a patch test prior to broader use

This blend contains multiple potent, bioactive constituents. While highly effective for short-term relief of gout-related discomfort, it should be used with respect, care, and clinical caution.

This blend is also available in other Product Categories:

10ml EO Roll-On

10ml & 30ml EO Blends

10ml & 30ml EO Ready-To-Use (RTU) Blends

1oz EO Therasprays