KREYOL ESSENCE- IN REVIEW

KREYOL ESSENCE: Palma Christi : Oil of Haiti - 100% Organic & Unrefined Haitian Black Castor Oil (Lwil Maskreti) Recently I started a Castor oil challenge that I've written about on the blog. While doing research of Jamaican Black Castor Oil, I came accross information about Haitian Black Castor Oil from Haiti. I asked around and one of my Haitian friends referred to it as Lwil Maskreti (will-mass-cri-tee), the Kreyol name. Even then it sounded familiar but I couldn't figure out why. After going to all of the ethnic,stores around town I finally came across an ounce of the oil, which was in very limited supply being that it had to be imported by someone traveling from Haiti.

 It is stored in a jug behind the counter of the store, usually wrapped to be protected from the light. After one whiff I vividly remembered where I'd first smelled the Haitian oil, the babies that my grandmother kept for the Haitian women that worked in the fields. When they were sick, their mother's would always bring this little dropper bottle of oil. It smelled like smoke and wood ash, and we had to rub it in the top of their heads, onto their foreheads, and their chests. It was also given internally and my grandmother hated that because it made them use the bathroom and that meant more diapers to change. It was called Lwil Maskreti (will mass-cri-tee). We didn't know that it was Black Castor Oil from Haiti, the same thing as the thick, light yellow Castor oil my grandmother would make us swallow when we were sick, and to scathe off illness. If we were lucky there was orange juice in the house, or we could get it mixed with lemon juice and sugar.

So after obtaining an ounce of this wonderful oil, I went on a mad quest for knowledge and learned all of the wonderful properties and benefits of this black Castor oil. I also learned that it was as good as, if not better than Jamaican Black Castor Oil. Now if only I had a source by which to obtain it. All of the oil that I found commercially which was very little, was exactly the same as the Castor oil I'd found in the pharmacy. Ahem...... NO!! I want the real thing. As luck would have it I found another blogger that listed the company Kreyol Essence as a supplier of 100% Organic & Unrefined Haitian Castor Oil. Unable to order from the website, I called the customer service number and left a message, I hate leaving messages but I was desperate y'all.

  I must say that Kreyol Essence has great customer service. I spoke with Mr. Stephane Jean-Baptiste, Chief Operations Officer (and future husband of the company's founder Yve-Car Momperousse), both of Haitian descent. I explained that I wanted to obtain and review the product for my blog and YouTube channel. We discussed our histories with this oil, and he arranged to have samples delivered to me. I must say that this product is the exact same thing as the oil that I had to go on a wild goose chase to obtain. But this oil is even better, why you ask:

1. It is from a reliable source so it is not adulterated for profit or to meet personal taste preferences. When obtaining oil from other sources, you have no guarantee, or implication as to the quality of the oil or quality control measures taken during manufacturing. Kreyol Essence Haitian Castor Oil is 100% Organic and Unrefined.

2. It is a resource to the Haitian people and is providing valuable income, and employment opportunities to the manufacturers, farmers, and exporters of this authentic commodity.

3. When you purchase Kreyol Essence products you are investing in the people of Haiti who were severely impacted by the earthquake. The company is projected to employ as many as 125 employees. Palma Christi: The Oil of Haiti is the first and only 100% organic Haitian Castor oil on the market.

THE REVIEW

 

As stated on the bottle: Palma Christi: The Oil of Haiti(TM) is the first and only 100% organic Haitian Castor Oil on the market. Palma Christi is an ancient oil that has medicinal, curative and therapeutic benefits. This rich and smooth enchanted oil is extracted using a traditional Haitian method that is guaranteed to contain the full range of highly active and undamaged healing properties needed to:

 

Thicken and nourish hair| Prevent hair loss| Rejuvenate and moisturizes skin to keep wrinkles at bay| Prevent scars and stretch marks| Remove calluses,corns,warts, and moles| Encourage nail growth| Relieve arthritis, back pain and muscle aches & so much more!

 

 

DIRECTIONS: Hair growth: apply directly to the scalp and rub in with fingers for maximum penetration of oil. Deep Conditioner: Add to your favorite conditioner or place in hair as hot oil treatment for 30-60 minutes with heat. For extremely damaged hair leave on overnight. Body Aches: For healing of tissues and organs soak flannel in Castor oil and place in the area of pain. Corns: Apply oil once or twice daily to the corns, then surround the corn with an adhesive corn pad that is cut out in the middle. Nails: Apply the oil to your nails with a cotton swab. Apply freely to cuticles.

 

 

My Experience:

 

I use the oil for hair growth, body aches, body massage, medicinal, and skin care needs. I dilute it for my scalp by mixing one part Extra Virgin Castor Oil (EVCO), and two parts Palma Christi Haitian Black Castor Oil (HBCO), and French Lavender & Rosemary EO drops. I apply it undiluted to my thin problem spot. I apply it to my problem spot daily and massage for 5-10 minutes to aid penetration and increase circulation. Since I began using the Castor oil my very thin spot just beyond my edges, on the right side which stretches from my temple area to just above my ear, has thickened and filled in some. I also apply it undiluted, twice a week to my brows and lashes, using a lash brush. For massage, I apply it to my back and use a percussion massager, and then cover with a piece of plastic/plastic wrap, and heat pack. I use it on my knee also which I recently fell and injured. I have used this oil for my sinus allergy flare ups and it worked very well. I placed it on a cotton swab and rubbed it high up in my nostrils to shrink inflamed, swollen tissue. It is great on acne and inflamed skin, after washing my face I place two drops of HBCO and two drops of Jojoba oil, in the palm of my wet hand, rub my hands together and apply it to my very wet face. I also use it to spot treat pimples as they form.

Much like the Haitian people who use this oil for so much I am totally smitten with this oil and would not be without it. It has so many uses and has nearly replaced all other oils used on my body with the exception of coconut and Shea oil. Any other oils are used in combinations, oil mixes, and  butter mixes. Although the Kreyol Essence website is unavailable for ordering, by going to the site and registering they will send an exclusive email containing a purchase link for this product. Please visit the Kreyol Essence website at:www.KreyolEssence.com. The company has even more products in the works and I am so excited and looking forward to becoming a loyal customer. The Palma Christi Haitian Castor Oil is totally worth it and of the best quality. I'd recommend this to anyone looking to try authentic black Castor oil.




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