Hel is the daughter of Loki, the trickster, and his lover, the giantess, Angrboda. She was born with one side of her face smooth pale and beautiful and the other half dark and rotting, like a corpse. She shows you this powerful vision of death to impress upon you death is just as sacred as any other cycle in life.
Her domain is named Helheim and is at the lowest roots of the world tree. Her name means "Hidden", like the mysteries of death. The transition from living to dead for mortals is her duty to guide the souls who will not enter the halls of Odin, Freya, or Thor. She receives souls that die a "straw death", that is those who die of natural causes, disease, old age, etc. She built her own great hall, Éljúðnir. She is said to be most protective and caring of her charges and guards their peaceful rest passionately.
Hel is believed to be the most powerful of all the gods, for once a soul passes through her gates, not even the All-Father, Odin, can reclaim them.
This oil was crafted in her honor and with great respect for the cycles of life and death in which she rules. Anoint yourself with this oil for rituals invoking her. When you are ready for or facing dramatic life changes call on Hel to guide you. Many times we face the death of our life as we know it and must rebuild, morphe and emerge anew.
A chip of Snowflake Obsidian charges this oil with spiritual protection and aids in transmutation. Bitter almond oil gives this oil a sweet cherry top note. The rest will remain "Hidden".
* Hayes Haven Apothecary is not responsible for adverse allergic reactions or misuse of products. Do a test patch on your skin first. Do not ingest. Do not use on children or pets.