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    GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMMONLY USED INGREDIENTS

     

    Ingredient 

    Source of Derivation

    General Information

    Alpha Hydroxy Acids

    sugar cane, bilberry, sugar maple, orange, lemon

    Naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids; exfoliate dead skin cells and stimulates cell renewal

    Aluminum Oxide

    corundum, naturally occurring mineral

    Hard, inert mineral used an an exfoliant

    Baking Soda

    mineral

    Water softener, deodorizer, balances pH, cleansing

    Bentonite Clay

    volcanic ash

    Cleansing, softening

    Blueberry Seeds

    blueberries

    exfoliants

    Bulgarian Lavender Essential Oil

    steam distilled from lavender flowers 

    Anti-inflammatory and healing properties; used in skin care for inflammations, acne, insect bites, burns, sunburn, eczema

    C 12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    vegetable

    Soothing emollient

    Cetyl Alcohol

    coconuts

    Fatty alcohol used for thickening, conditioning and emollience

    Citronella Essential Oil

    citronella plant

    Used as an insect deterrent and natural deodorant

    Clove Bud Essential Oil

     flower buds of clove tree

    Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, analgesic

    Cocoa Butter

    cocoa bean

    Softening

    Coconut Milk 

    coconuts

    Promotes mild, rich lather when used in soap; rich in fatty acids

    Coconut Oil

    coconuts

    Rich in fatty acids, cleansing, anti-microbial, moisturizes and protects

    Coconut Oil, Fractionated

    coconuts

    Very lightweight, quickly absorbed oil

    Cornstarch

    corn

    Absorbs oil; gives silky feel in body butter

    Cyclomethicone

    synthetic silicone

    Gives silky feel and aids in absorption of creams and lotions

    Dead Sea Clay/ Mud

    mineral

    Rich in trace minerals, purifying, healing

    Dimethicone

    synthetic silicone

    Gives silky feel and barrier protection in creams and lotions

    Fuller's Earth Clay

    sediment

    Cleansing, purifying

    Ginger Essential Oil

    ginger root

    Antiseptic

    Glycerin

    yams

    Draws moisture to the skin

    Glyceryl Stearate

    vegetable

    Emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer

    Grapefruit Essential Oil

    grapefruit rind

    Firming, purifying

    Green Tea Extract

    leaves of camellia sinesis shrub

    Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent 

    Herbs- Various

    vegetable

    Used as exfoliants and occasionally for color 

    Iris Extract

    vegetable

    Rich in isoflavones which fight against wrinkle formation, dryness and skin slackening

    Jojoba Oil

    seed of jojoba beans

    Liquid wax similar to and compatible with sebum, the oil skin produces naturally

    Kaolin Clay

    mineral

    Mild absorbent clay

    Lemon Essential Oil

    lemon peel

    Antibiotic, antiseptic, antifungal, purifying, firming, clarifying

    Lemongrass Essential Oil

    distilled from lemongrass plant

    Insect repellant, antiseptic

    Lime Essential Oil

    lime rind

    Astringent, antibacterial, antiviral

    Oatmeal

    oats

    Soothing, softening, mild exfoliant

    Oat Protein

    oats

    Soothing, hydrating

    Olive Oil

    olives

    Emollient, healing, soothing

    Orange Essential Oil

    orange rind

    Antiseptic, cleansing

    Orchid Flower Extract

    orchid flowers

    Moisturizing, free radical scavenger, reduces the appearance of fine lines, rich in minerals which exist naturally in the skin, such as zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper

    Palm Kernel Oil

    palm fruit seed

    Adds hardness and cleansing properties to soap

    Patchouli Essential Oil

    steam distilled leaves of patchouli plant

    Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating

    Peppermint Essential Oil

    distillation of peppermint plant

    Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory

    Polysorbate 20

    olives

    Emulsifier, solubulizer of oils

    Propylene Glycol (and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and)
    Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

    synthetic

    Preservative- paraben free, used at very low percentages (.5% or less); inhibits growth of mold, fungus and bacteria

    Pumice Powder

    volcanic

    Exfoliants

    Red Raspberry Seeds

    raspberries

    Exfoliants

    Red Raspberry Seed Extract

    raspberries

    Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, high in Vitamins C & E, polyphenols, natural SPF properties

    Rhassoul Clay

    mineral

    Cleansing, mild exfoliants

    Rosemary Oleoresin Extract

    rosemary

    Powerful antioxidant to delay rancidity of delicate vegetable oils

    Rosemary Essential Oil

    flowers & leaves of rosemary shrub

    Antiseptic, stimulating, toning

    Sea Salt

    seawater; mineral

    Conditions and exfoliates skin, promotes circulation

    Shea Butter (raw)

    shea nut

    Rich in fatty acids, Vitamins A, E & F, moisturizes, soothes, heals, protects, promotes elasticity 

    Silica Gel

    synthetic

    Absorbent, thickener

    Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

    coconut & palm oils

    Mild plant derived cleanser; commonly used in kids' bubble bath formulas

    Soybean Oil

    soybeans

    High content of natural vitamin E and antioxidants; ideal for sensitive and delicate skin and is an excellent choice for protecting against oxidative stress, skin imbalance and premature skin aging.

    Soy Protein

    soybeans

    Aids skin in retaining moisture; smoothing effect for minimizing roughness and wrinkles

    Spearmint Essential Oil

    distilled leaves and flowering tops of spearmint plant

    Cooling, antiseptic

    Squalane

    olives

    Moisturizes, softens the skin, reduces small facial wrinkles and speeds wound healing

    Sugar

    sugar cane

    Exfoliants

    Tamarind Extract

    tamarind fruit

    Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent 

    Tapioca Starch

    tapioca root

    Absorbs oil; gives silky feel in butters

    Tea Tree Essential Oil

    Australian tea tree

    Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral

    Vitamin E

    soybeans

    Antioxidant, healing properties

    Wheat Protein

    wheat

    Softens, hydrates and protects skin

    White Tea Extract

    leaves of camellia sinesis shrub

    Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent

    Witch Hazel

     witch hazel tree

    Cooling, mild astringent, anti-inflammatory

    Xanthan Gum

    corn

    Food grade thickener; natural gel former

     

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