Questions & Answers
Everything you might want to ask.
Organic Amazonian body care, made by hand in small batches. Here are the answers we share most often.
The Brand
What is Kristi Spiral?
Kristi Spiral is a nervous-system-centered brand bringing together soft self-care, Amazonian botanicals, and the Stillness Portal. Everything is created to help you care for your body, slow down, and feel more connected to yourself.
Is everything really organic?
Yes. Every botanical oil we use is organic, cold-pressed or traditionally infused, and sourced as ethically as possible. Each bottle is hand-poured in small batches with intention and care.
Are your products made with love?
Always. Each batch is blended slowly, by hand, with intention, these aren't mass-produced. The ritual of making them is part of the formula.
Brazilian Bronzing Oil
How does the Brazilian Bronzing Oil work?
It's an Amazonian sun oil built around urucum (annatto) seeds, infused into raw cacao oil with buriti and babassu. Urucum is naturally rich in carotenoids, the same family of plant compounds that give the skin a warm, golden tone, so the oil enhances and deepens your tan as you sit in the sun.
Do I still need sunscreen?
Yes, always. The Brazilian Bronzing Oil is a body oil, not an SPF. It supports and enhances your natural tan but does not block UV rays. Please wear a mineral or broad-spectrum SPF underneath, especially if you are fair-skinned, very sun-sensitive, on photosensitizing medication, or spending more than a short window in direct sun. Apply sunscreen first, let it absorb, then layer the oil on top.
Will it stain my clothes, sheets, or swimsuit?
The oil has very minimal transfer and almost no streaking once it absorbs. Give it about 5–10 minutes to soak in after applying. As with any natural plant-pigmented oil, we recommend wearing darker fabrics on the first wear and avoiding light-colored swimsuits, sheets, or upholstery until the oil has fully set into the skin.
Does it contain mica?
Yes, a small amount of cosmetic-grade mica is included for a soft, sun-kissed luminosity. The mica we use has been tested for safety and purity, is ethically sourced, and is blended into a fully organic plant-oil base. It is not glittery, it simply catches the light the way real sun does.
What are the ingredients?
Urucum (annatto) seeds, buriti oil, babassu oil, infused in raw cacao oil, with cosmetic-grade mica. That's it. No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no fillers, no preservatives.
Can I use it without the sun?
Yes. It gives a warm, glowing finish on its own and is beautiful on legs, shoulders, and décolleté for an evening out. The deepening tan effect, of course, develops with sun exposure.
Stillness Calming Oil
What is the Stillness Oil for?
It's a night oil designed to help your body unwind before sleep. Blue lotus is blended with jojoba, babassu, and maracujá (passionfruit) oils to soften the skin and help the nervous system settle.
Does it contain magnesium?
The Stillness Body Oil does not contain magnesium. Magnesium is reserved for our Stillness spray and bath potion. The oil is purely plant-based: blue lotus with jojoba, babassu, and maracujá.
When should I use it?
After a warm shower or bath, in the hour before bed. Massage slowly into the legs, belly, chest, and the back of the neck, the ritual is part of the effect.
Skin & Safety
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
Our formulas are gentle and free of synthetic fragrance, but every skin is different. We always recommend a patch test on the inner arm before full-body use, especially if you have known sensitivities to nut or seed oils.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Many of our ingredients are traditionally used during pregnancy, but we always recommend checking with your doctor or midwife before adding any new product to your routine.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes. All formulas are 100% plant-based and never tested on animals.
Orders & Shipping
How long does shipping take?
Orders are typically hand-packed and shipped within 2–4 business days. Delivery times vary by location.
What is your return policy?
Because these are small-batch body products, we cannot accept returns on opened bottles. If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please reach out within 7 days at our contact page and we'll make it right.
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