{"title":"Havuka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpruce resin has a medicinal status\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpruce resin has been used in folk medicine for centuries as a remedy for various skin ailments. Modern-day research has confirmed the healing effects of spruce resin: the antibacterial spruce resin helps the treatment of wounds as it prevents inflammation and the growth of bacteria. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Finnish orthopedist, D.Med.Sc. Arno Sipponen from the University of Helsinki has studied the benefits of spruce resin and declared it as a significant medicine. Spruce resin speeds up the closing of the wound, or epithelialization. The power of spruce resin is based on its antimicrobial effects and it has proven to be an effective medicine against hospital bacteria such as VRE and MRSA. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe HAVUKA products are based on traditional recipes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HAVUKA product family is based on ancient recipes known in Finnish folk medicine. Elias Lönnrot – a doctor, botanist and reformer of the Finnish language – collected ancient folk healing methods on his expeditions. The HAVUKA products are made with his timeless recipes and with decades of hands-on experience.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHAVUKA spruce resin balms are the most potent on the market and contain up to 30 % of Finnish spruce resin. The most common use of the spruce resin balm is to aid the healing of wounds and protect against infection. The selection of HAVUKA also includes soap bars for skin and hair made from ingredients from the Finnish nature.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"havuka-spruce-resin-soap-bar","title":"Havuka Spruce Resin Soap Bar","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spruce Resin soap bar works for both skin and hair. Balances the scalp and prevents dandruff. Spruce is an old Finnish ingredient and Havuka products use only traditional recipes that still work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResin to fight dandfruff and dryness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soap bar contains mustard seeds that exfoliate the skin gently. This product is also naturally antiseptic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn his journeys, Elias would always wear his precious but worn-out birch bark hat. To his nuisance, sometimes his scalp and skin would flake off and dry a bit. Fortunately, Elias knew how to handle that as well. With a piece of soap made of spruce resin, he was always able quickly get his head and skin in a good shape again. During his journeys, Elias also enjoyed bathing in the clear forest ponds of the north. And these natural substances never polluted the water. Let’s take care of the nature together!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep on the paths of Elias Lönnrot. Take the Nordic gold for your own use!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dry skin, including psoriatic ja atopic skin. Can also be used on normal skin and for hair washing. Enhances the normal function of scalp and skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser comments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ”\u003cem\u003eA really good product! My son has suffered on dry scalp and dandruff for very long. None of the products from the pharmacists or hair salons were effective. The use of the soap started to show after a month of use and now his scalp is scale free and his hair feels thicker. He has used the product for 3 months now\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Havuka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31427064266852,"sku":"30040","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9870\/2692\/products\/havuka-spruce-resin-soap-bar-29181102.jpg?v=1619175123"},{"product_id":"havuka-strong-30-spruce-resin-balm","title":"Havuka Strong 30 % Spruce Resin Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHavuka Spruce Resin Balm is Nature's own antiseptic balm. Completely natural and very effective. Made in Finland from Finnish spruce resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpruce resin speeds up the healing up of wounds and scratches and prevents inflammation and bacterial growth on them. The power of spruce resin has been proven in clinical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpruce resin fights off bacteria on your skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Havuka Spruce Resin Balm is recommended for use on wounds and cuts, chapped skin, burns, sun burns and frost bites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResin balm also works wonders on nail fungus, herpes, warts, erysipelas and hemorrhoids. Resin balm also alleviates insect stings and symptoms of sinusitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Finland spruce resin is an age-old remedy for skin ailments such as scratches and dryness. This Havuka balm contains a potent concentration of resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply spruce resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean up the open wound, add balm to a medical grease bandage and place it on the wound. Repeat once or twice a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue the treatment until the injured area has healed. You can notice the effectiveness after 3–5 times of use. Can be used in sauna to accelerate the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the resin balm away from sunlight. Also suitable for pets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn his journeys, Elias Lönnrot was busy collecting folk tales and eventually, he had got some wounds in his feet. He sits down to rest by the shore of a calm forest pond, opens his backpack and digs some gold of the North, nature’s own substance, out of its depths. He spreads some spruce resin on his soles, and immediately feels the soothing and caring effect on his skin. In the morning he continues his journey, his bare feet strong again against the hard ground, yet with light steps.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep on the paths of Elias Lönnrot. 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It may also be used for massages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use of lavender balm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHavuka Lavender Balm can be used for massage, especially on an itchy scalp ora against dandruff. It may also improve quality of sleep if you rub it on your chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin layer on desired skin area. Can be used in sauna to accelerate the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus, ticks find the scent of lavender off-putting, so the balm may be used as a natural deterrent for ticks. Suitable for pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Havuka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32430150221924,"sku":"31555","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9870\/2692\/products\/havuka-lavender-balm-29181094.jpg?v=1619175113"},{"product_id":"havuka-meadowsweet-spruce-resin-balm","title":"Havuka Meadowsweet Spruce Resin Balm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural pain relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHavuka resin balm with meadowsweet is a completely organic pain relief balm. The balm contains nature’s own salicylic acid (source for Aspirin). May relieve headaches, muscle pain and growing pains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeadowsweet was traditionally used in Finland for migraine, nerve pains, sciatica, sore muscles, cramps, gout and restless feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use Meadowsweet balm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin layer externally on the needed skin area. For headaches: treat head and shoulder area. A cold wet towel on the forehead enhances the treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from sunlight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat night, Elias had listened to the rune singers for a long time, the nightless summer evening around him. When he was going to sleep he noticed, that his legs were stiff from a long sitting on a hard bench at the table. Elias asked the lady of the house to give him some meadowsweet. In no time at all he extracted a solution from the plant and doused a towel in it to spread solution all over his legs. In the morning he woke up refreshed and ready to continue his journey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep on the paths of Elias Lönnrot. Take the Nordic gold for your own use!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Havuka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32430812397668,"sku":"30039","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9870\/2692\/products\/havuka-meadowsweet-spruce-resin-balm-29181097.jpg?v=1619175117"},{"product_id":"havuka-five-herbs-facial-balm","title":"Havuka Five Herbs Facial Balm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional herbal face and eye cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHavuka Facial Balm with five wild herbs moisturizes, renews, balances and energizes the skin. Suitable for the face and around the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Five Herbs Balm contains Finnish wild herbs dandelion, common yarrow, burdock, soldier's herb and starwort. These herbs balance the natural function of your skin and make the skin more energized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the facial balm as a facial moisturizer on eyelids, as well as lines and wrinkles elsewhere. It can also be used when massaging the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe August sun was shining as Elias Lönnrot wandered across the northern meadow. From this trip, he collected the unique five herbs – burdock, dandelion, yarrow, broadleaf plantain and chickweed. The four seasons of the North had each given the herbs their strength. From these herbs, Elias prepared an eye cream, which he gave as a gift to his wife, Maria.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep on the paths of Elias Lönnrot. 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Contains polyphenols and sugars that moisturize and boost your hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Havuka moisturizing soap treats irritated and itchy skin. It may be used to wash hair. Use for the entire body, and for scalp and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Havuka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32431303950436,"sku":"30041","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9870\/2692\/products\/havuka-tussock-cottongrass-lichen-soap-bar-29181106.jpg?v=1619175135"},{"product_id":"havuka-spruce-resin-lip-balm","title":"Havuka Spruce Resin Lip Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntiseptic 100% natural product. For chapped and dry lips. Emollient and antiseptic lip balm for dry lips. 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Cabbage-Ginger-Spruce Resin Balm is an “ancient” treatment for osteoarthritis pain, removing fluids and improving circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin layer to the area to be treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains natural resin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 % natural product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand in Finland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElias Lönnrot wrote down thousands of poems he heard from rune singers on his travels. It required so much writing that sometimes after that his hands were hurting so bad at the night time that it felt like they were on fire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFortunately, Elias as a doctor, had help with this ailment too! He treated his hands with his own mixture of cabbage and ginger. 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However, an important part of Elias Lönnrot’s legacy goes beyond literature - his knowledge of the healing power of Finnish nature and nature’s own remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHavuka artisan natural cosmetics\u003c\/strong\u003e treasures Elias Lönnrot’s recipes and brings his natural products to the present day. Our family has followed Elias’ paths for three generations. At first Lönnrot’s expertise was transmitted from father to daughter in everyday situations and through farm chores. The daughter did a lifelong work to preserve Elias’ heritage and developed Havuka’s natural cosmetics. Over the years working as a nurse, the daughter acquired proof of the products’ effectiveness for humans and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the son continues on the very same path, preserving the legacy of Elias Lönnrot. 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