Improving Wound Healing With Wool

                                       Improving Wound Healing With Wool

At Soul Comfort, we are dedicated to bringing the usefulness of wool to all aspects of life. One area that may be a surprise, is wool’s protective attributes in helping heal wounds. Surrounding a cut, burn or open sore with breathable wool, is one of the most efficient ways to enhance healing. We have put together wound care kits with everything you’ll need to naturally augment your medical treatment and increase healing, especially with stubborn wounds.

Each kit contains Wool Pads, Lanolin Creme, and Hypochlorous Acid, our favourite 3 ingredients that will turbo charge your healing. Here’s what they each do:

Lanolin: Add to your wound the healing benefits of lanolin creme. Sheep naturally produce lanolin which helps protect their wool and skin from the harsh elements. This waxy substance is highly prized and can be found in many commonly used ointments and skincare products. Lanolin, with its semi-occlusive nature, forms a protective barrier on the skin, locking in moisture while allowing it to breathe. Applying lanolin ensures deeper healing and long lasting hydration, while helping to replenishing the skin's natural oils. Lanolin is also antimicrobial and antibacterial.

Hypochlorous Acid: is a naturally occurring substance our immune system produces to fight bacteria and promote healing. It is a powerful antimicrobial agent that is a highly effective treatment against microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. It is synthesized by taking water and salt, adding an electrical charge (called Electrolysis), transforming it into Acolyte water. What’s left after evaporation is Hypochlorous Acid, which is then made into a spray. Applied to a wound, it helps clean and prevent infection by killing bacteria, while promoting new tissue growth and accelerating the healing process (and minimizing scarring). Unlike other antiseptics, it is non-toxic and does not sting, so is also ideal for pets and children, or anyone with sensitive skin.

Wool Pads: Covering a wound that is actively healing with one of our sanitary wool pads, adds the final piece to this healing trifecta, offering a protective dressing with the added benefit of breathability, something all wounds need to heal properly. 

We are excited to offer now to the public, our wound care kits, our best recommendation to aid those of you struggling to heal difficult cuts, burns, bed sores and surgical incisions. Visit our storefront on 4th Ave or jump online to get started on your natural healing journey today.