Another Flight Attendant must-have.
Burt’s Bees features natural, environmentally-friendly and effective personal hygienic and care products. They only use premium and lab-tested ingredients in their products. Half of their products contain 100% natural ingredients, and the rest is 99% natural! Even their packaging is made from recycled or recyclable materials.Truly green.
I found their products very effective and comforting, especially their Res-Q Ointment. It is a dark green, glossy cream with a distinct, but yet refreshing smell. It is great for bruises (from elbows, legs and armrests), burns (from galley oven and steamy chicken casserole), scratches (from carrier and trolley sharp edges), and bumps (from hitting onto trolleyes and seats). I always carry it in my mini personal caring satchel when I fly.
Res-Q Ointment contains comfrey and allantoin, which are known for their healing and anti-inflammatory properties, according to their website. It also contains lavandi, which prevents scarring (GREAT!). As soon as injury occurs, sanitize the injured site, pat dry and apply a thin layer of Res-Q Ointment. Of course, only for minor injury. When I first started as a flight attendant, I got bumps all over my knuckles on my fingers. They were red, painful and ugly. I didn’t know what they were. I did some research on the internet and couldn’t find an answer. I suspected it was due to touching mental in the galley too often. My doctor said there are allergens in the air that I was allergic too. He prescribed me some meds but I didn’t want any oral medication for something so minor. I applied Res-Q Ointment for 2 days and the bumps disappeared! It is great for minor burns too. One time I got burnt by a steamy casserole from the oven and I applied Res-Q Ointment right away. At the end of the day I wanted to check my burn and I couldn’t even find the mark! This is magic!
You can find their products in major drug stores in North America and Asia. If you live somewhere else, buy it off the internet (i.e. eBay) is simple too!
Description on their website
“Nature’s healing power comes to the rescue.
How it Works
Res-Q Ointment soothes and comforts life’s bumps and bruises with a powerful, yet gentle, blend of natural herbal ingredients. The formula contains comfrey and allantoin, which are known for their healing and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as lavandin, which helps prevent scarring.
How to Use It
After cleaning your minor injuries, apply a thin layer of salve to them twice a day until they feel better.
Featured Ingredient
Comfrey contains allantoin, a cell proliferant, which stimulates new cell growth and increases cell production to support more rapid healing.”