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Lavandin Oil, an essential oil sourced from France also referred to asLavandula hybridaoil. Lavandin oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops of a hybrid plant of two species of lavender. This essential oil is similar to lavender oil but has a more intense aroma with sharper notes, due to the fact that it is from a hybrid plant.

Lavandin oil is 100% pure with a strong and appealing fresh lavender scent. It is a highly desired ingredient in the soaping industry and is used to manufacture perfumes, lotions, toiletries and various cosmetic products. Natural essential oils such as lavandin oil is used for aromatherapy and commonly enjoyed in a diffuser to freshen the surrounding home environment.

Lavandin oil is extracted from the Lavandula x intermedia (also known as L. hybrida and L. hortensis), of the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family and is also known as lavender.

Although this essential oil is sometimes confused with its cousin, lavender, it really is a wonderful oil and helps you feel more relaxed, easing sore muscles and joints, relieving muscle stiffness, clearing the lungs and sinuses from phlegm and for wound healing and dermatitis. It is really a very good oil to include in a massage blend and although not as well known and used as lavender, it is a very popular and effective ingredient for massage blends.

Lavender essential oil is one of the most favourite essential oils, as it has wonderful qualities and also smells great. It is a calming, relaxing oil, which combats stress and crisis, while the antiseptic properties helps with cold, flu and other ailments. Lavender essential oil is excellent for asthma and migraines. Apart from that it supports female health and on the skin it has a healing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing the skin.

Lavender Essential Oil properties

Lavandin essential oil has a light floral aroma, similar to lavender oil just sharper andit is clear in color.

Origin of lavender essential oil

It is an evergreen woody shrub about 1 meter high (3 feet), with gray-green narrow linear leaves and the most beautiful purple-blue flowers, perched on a long stem and a few varieties of it grow wild in the Mediterranean region, but the main producer is France.

The name is derived from the Latin word lavera which means to wash and the Romans used it frequently in their bath routine, and it is said to have been introduced by them into England, where it soon was a firm favorite.

It was a favorite for strewing on the floor, since it released an aroma when walked upon and it is often used these days in toilet water, as an insecticide or in sachets to be placed between linen. It is also used to clean wounds and to treat burns.

Lavandin is a hybrid plant developed in 1900 by crossing true lavender (L. angustifolia) with spike lavender or aspic (L. latifolia) and is larger than lavender with a woody stem and blue or gray flowers.

It is grown extensively in France and often preferred by the perfume industry for its oil and the flowers for sachets, potpourri and craft work.

Extraction

Lavandin oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops by steam distillation.

Chemical composition

The main chemical components of lavandin oil are lavandulol, linalool, linalyl acetate, camphor, cineole, caryophyllene, camphene, dipentene, limonene, ocimene and terpinene.

Precautions

Lavandin oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.

Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of lavandin oil are antidepressant, antiseptic, analgesic cicatrisant, expectorant, nervine and vulnerary.

Uses

Lavandin oil can be useful in cases of muscle stiffness and aches and pains. It eases the lungs and helps with coughs, colds and flu.

It is also very beneficial for problems such as bronchitis, asthma, colds, laryngitis, halitosis, throat infections and whooping cough and helps the digestive system deal with colic, nausea, vomiting and flatulence.

Lavender essential oil relieves pain when used for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains, especially those associated with sport.

On the skin, lavender essential oil tones and revitalizes and it is useful for all types of skin problems such as abscesses, acne, oily skin, boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice, insect bites, stings and also acts as an insect repellent.

Lavender essential oil is one of the few essentials oils that can be used neat on the skin, and this is especially useful when treating a minor burn wound.

Natural Non-GMO Vitamin Es active ingredient is D-alpha tocopheryl acetate, an acetate ester of acetic acid and tocopherol, which is more stable than non-acetate forms of tocopherol. This oily liquid is clear, slightly yellow to slightly brown, with a mild taste and odor. Vitamin Es derivatives are broken down into 2 groups, Tocopherols and Tocotrienols, and each group has 4 homologues, named alpha, beta, gamma and delta. This form of vitamin E acetate is commonly used innaturallypreserving polyunsaturated fatty acids and oils from oxidation, favorably used in oils, cosmetics and personal care formulations to extend shelf life. Additionally, bulk Vitamin E is used in cosmetic formulations for its antioxidant properties that may benefit the skin when applied topically.

Vitamin E Natural (d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate).Itis fat soluble and almost completely colorless. This compound is known for its antioxidant properties and can be added to formulas to help protect finished goods from oxidation and rancidity. Vitamin E Clear is a preferred additive for food and cosmetic products for antioxidant properties because it does not significantly affect the color of the end result.

D-alpha tocopheryl acetate is highly active in the human body making it a preferred Vitamin E compound. This D-alpha tocopheryl acetate has an activity measurement of 1, 000 I.U.s per gram solution (about 1ml).Ithas a number of applications and is widely used in the food manufacturing industry as well as in various cosmetics.

The antioxidant properties can protect skin from damages by reactive oxygen radicals.It has also moisturizing effects and may improve the appearance of aged skin.It has also been found to provide soothing properties and promote skin rejuvenation

Water-insoluble vitamin E formed by esterification of acetic acid & tocopherol. Purity >98%. pH 6-8. Clear viscous yellow liquid, faint odor. Soluble in alcohol & oil, water insoluble.

Add to oil phase or final phase after emulsification. Typical use level 1-10%.

Castor oil is often overlooked as a health and beauty treatment and is often only thought of as a remedy for constipation, but it has a long history of being used for many other healing and beauty enhancing treatments too. The oil is derived from theseeds of the Castor plant(Ricinus communis) or it also has another common name the seeds of the Palma Christi plant, also known as the palm of Christ and documentation of its use for medical purposes can be found as far back, as 1550 B. C., when the ancient Egyptians used it to treat eye irritation

Castor oil comes from the castor seed1, Ricinus communis, which has a very unusual chemical composition. Castor oil is a triglyceride, comprised of fatty acids, 90 percent of which is ricinoleic acid.

This unique fatty acid is found in lower concentrations in a few other seeds and oils (0.27 percent in cottonseed oil and 0.03 percent in soybean oil) and is thought to be responsible for castor oils unique healing properties. The castor seed plant is native to India.

Centuries ago, the plant was referred to as Palma Christe because the leaves were said to resemble the hand of Christ. This association likely arose out of peoples reverence for the plants healing abilities.

It was later adopted for medicinal use in Ancient Egypt, China, Persia, Africa, Greece, Rome, and eventually in 17thCentury Europe and the Americas. Castor oil is now widely used in industry. The stem of the plant is used in the textile industry, particularly in Russia, where castor oil is known as Kastorka.

The oil has a very consistent viscosity and wont freeze, which makes it ideal for lubricating equipment in severely cold climates. Modern non-medicinal uses for castor oil include:

• Food additive and flavoring agent
• Mold inhibitor
• Ingredient in skin care products and cosmetics (lipstick, shampoo, soap, and others)
• Used in the manufacturing of plastics, rubbers, synthetic resins, fibers, paints, varnishes, lubricants, sealants, dyes, and leather treatments; the lubricants company Castrol took its name from castor oil

The oil was first used as an aircraft lubricant in World War I. So, it has a number of handy industrial uses. But did you know that the castor seeds from which castor oil is made can be DEADLY?

The potent toxin ricin3is made from a protein in the castor seeds that, if ingested (orally, nasally, or injected), gets into the ribosomes of your cells where it prevents protein synthesis, which kills the cells. Ricin is made from the mash that is left over after processing castor seeds into oil.

Just 1 milligram of ricin is fatal if inhaled or ingested, and much less than that if injected. Eating just 5 to 10 castor seeds would be fatal.

Once poisoned, theres no antidote, which is why ricin has been used as a chemical warfare agent. Even though such a toxic component is also derived from this seed, castor oil isnt considered dangerous.

According to the International Journal of Toxicologys Final Report on Castor Oil4, you dont have to worry about castor oil being contaminated by ricin, because ricin does not partition into the castor oil. The oil has been added to cosmetic products for many years, without incident. For example, castor oil and hydrogenated castor oil were reportedly used in 769 and 202 cosmetic products, respectively, in 2002.

The U.S. FDA gives castor oil a thumbs up, deeming it generally regarded as safe and effective for use as a stimulant laxative.

The Joint Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Committee on Food Additives has established an acceptable daily castor oil intake of up to 0.7 mg/kg body weight. This amounts to, roughly, one tablespoon for adults and one teaspoon for children. Taking castor oil orally usually results in a purging of the digestive tract in about four to six hours.

According to the International Castor Oil Association5, studies in which people were dosed with castor oil at dietary concentrations as high as 10 percent for 90 days did not produce any ill effects.

In spite of the fact that U.S. FDA and the International Castor Oil Association have pronounced castor oil to be safe, if you are going to try it, as Ive mentioned previously, proceed with extreme caution because a number of negative side effects have been reported.

Myrtle oil has an excellent healing effect on acne prone skin as it is bactericidal and antiseptic.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY!

Origin: India

Myrtle essential oil has an uplifting effect on the body and mind and is helpful when used in cases ofself-destructive behaviour it is said to cleanse the inner being and dissolve disharmony.

It has an excellent healing effect on acne prone skin as it is bactericidal and antiseptic.

Oil properties

Myrtle Essential Oil has a clean camphoraceous smell, similar to eucalyptus and usually has a pale yellow colour.

Origin

Myrtle essential oil comes from the same family as eucalyptus, tea tree, bayberry and English bog myrtle. Myrtle is a small tree or large bush with lots of small, tough branches, small shaply pointed leaves and flowers followed by small, black berries. The leaves and flowers have a prominent fragrance.

Extraction

Myrtle Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of myrtus communis by stem distillation.

Chemical composition

The main chemical components are benzoic acid, vetiverol, furfurol, a and b-vetivone, vetivene and vetivenyl vetivenate.

Precautions

It is classed as a non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil excessive use of it can lead to headaches and nausea.

Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of myrtle essential oil are anti-catarrhal, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, expectorant and balsamic

Uses

Myrtle essential oil is primarily used for chronic pulmonary conditions, to expel phlegm and catarrh from the lungs. It is useful for acne prone skin and also as a sleeping aid, to uplift, refresh and restore.
Blended in a Cream
In a cream or lotion it is used to balance the production of sebum in the skin and thereby correcting and balancing overly-dry as well as overly-oily skin. The astringent, deodorizing and non-sensitizing effects of Myrtle essential oil are most effective when used on acne and oily, infected skin. Myrtle oil has an astringent effect on piles, if used in a diluted form together with cypress essential oil and witch hazel hydrosol.

Although most essential oils blend well together, myrtle oil blends particularly well with Bergamot, clary sage, clove, hyssop, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, spearmint, thyme and tea tree essential oils.

Oreganois a common garden plant, favored by bees, with a strong aroma when the leaves are bruised.Oregano is a herb with an ancient medical reputation, now-a-days it is used extensively in Mediterranean cooking and dental preparations.

Oregano oil is extracted from Origanum vulgare of the Labiatae (Labiaceae) family and is also known as European, wild, common or grove marjoram as well as joy of the mountain.

Oregano oil has a powerful, spicy, camphor-like aroma, is pale yellow in color and medium to watery in viscosity.

Oregano oil is extracted from the dried, flowering tops of the herb by steam distillation.

The main chemical components are carvacrol, thymol, p-cymene, cis-ocimene, caryophyllene and linalool.

Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing if the oil is obtained by steam extraction, yet the oil obtained from cold expression can cause photosensitivity in strong sunshine and can irritate the skin.

Precautions

The health benefits ofOreganoEssential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive, emenagogue and anti-allergenic substance.

Clove bud essential oil is extracted from the buds of a small evergreen with light grey leaves and smooth bark. Clove bud oil has been used for aromatherapy and cosmetics. This Clove bud oil is yellowish-brown and will darken over the course of drying out. Pregnant women should be instructed to avoid contact with clove bud essential oil and contact with skin should be limited.

Clove essential oil is extracted from Eugenia caryophyllata (also known as Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia aromatica, E. carophyllus) of the Myrtaceae family.

Although clove oil is a very potent oil that should be used with great care in aromatherapy, it does have wonderful properties from stimulating the mind and lifting depression, to aiding digestion, relieving pain in arthritis and rheumatism, easing respiratory problems and assisting leg ulcers.

Clove oil has a warm, strong, spicy smell and the oil is colorless to pale yellow with a medium to watery viscosity.

Clove oil can be extracted from the leaves, stem and buds. We sell clove bud oil, which is extracted by water distillation, containing the desired lower percentage of eugenol.

The main chemical components of clove oil are eugenol, eugenol acetate, iso-eugenol and caryophyllene.

Clove oil is a very potent oil and should be used with care. If it is used in a oil, lotion or cream applied to the skin, the concentration should be well below 1%.

It may cause irritation to the skin of some individuals and can easily irritate the mucus membranes. It should be avoided during pregnancy.

The therapeutic properties of clove oil are analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-neuralgic, carminative, anti-infectious, disinfectant, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic, uterine and tonic.

Clove oil can be used for acne, bruises, burns and cuts, keeping infection at bay and as a pain reliever. It helps with toothache, mouth sores, rheumatism and arthritis.

It is beneficial to the digestive system, effective against vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, spasms and parasites, as well as bad breath.

Clove oil is valuable for relieving respiratory problems, like bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis. The disinfecting property is useful in cases of infectious diseases.

Placing a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball and then placing the cotton ball in a linen cupboard will not only fragrance the cupboard, but will help to keep fish moths at bay.

Basil originates froman annual hairy herb growing up to 1 meter (3 feet).

The flowers range from white to pink, depending on the species and attract swarms of bees in summer time. Basilicum comes from the Greek word Basilicos meaning king or royal.

Basil essential oil, this crisp smelling essential oil is often used in aromatherapy, as it awakens the mind to clarity of thought, steadies the nerves, while easing sinus congestion, cooling down fevers and treating menstrual problems.

Oil properties

The oil has a watery viscosity and is pale greenish-yellow in color. The aroma is clear, light and peppery and gives a sweet, green top note to blends. The essential oil comes from North Africa, Cypress, Seychelles and Europe.

Extraction

The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and the flowering tops.

Chemical composition

Basil oil has various chemical compounds that include a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, camphor, linalool, methyl chavicol, y-terpineol, citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol.

Precautions

Although basil oil usually stimulates, in excess it can have a stupefying effect and should not be used during pregnancy or on children under 16 years.

Since it can irritate a sensitive skin, it must be used with care on people with sensitive skins. It also has emmenagogue properties, so it must be avoided during pregnancy.

Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of basil oil are analgesic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-venomous, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, tonic and stimulant.

Uses

Basil oil is a good tonic for the treatment of nervous disorders and stress related headaches, migraines and allergies. It is used to clear the mind and relieve intellectual fatigue, while giving clarity and mental strength.

It has a beneficial action on the respiratory tract and is often used for asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections. It furthermore is also effective in cases of constipation, nausea, vomiting and cramp, and is also good when used for menstrual problems.

Due to the emmenagogue properties, it is often used to relieve scanty periods and normalizing menses.

Virgin Cold-Pressed Oil

Red Raspberry Seed Oil is cold pressed virgin oil and contains a high 50-60% of Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs, the most abundant of which are linoleic, alpha linolenic, and oleic acids. The composition of these omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids has been shown to reduce the effects of oxidative stress in skin.

Red raspberry seed oil is an excellentfree radicalscavenger andantioxidant, and a rich source of alpha and gamma tocopherol as well as y-tocopherol, along with carotenoides (Vitamin A). With a reported use for the prevention of rash, eczema and other skin lesions, it also has superior anti-inflammatory properties as compared to other well-known oils such as virgin avocado oil, grapeseed oil, hazelnut oil, and wheat germ oil (Oomah, et al 2000).

Notably, thesome studies also indicates red raspberry seed oil may have the potentialto act as a broad-spectrum UV-A and UV-B shield when used at full strength. According to the Oomah study, with a protection factor equal to titanium dioxide and a potential SPF between 28 50 for UVB and 6.5 7.5 for UVA, it may prove valuable in sun screen formulations. This was merely a study indicating some sunscreen potential, but it should, by no means, be relied upon without further independent testing. Red Raspberry Oil is a natural crop and, as such, its constituents can vary from batch to batch or harvest to harvest. As with any cosmetic raw material, any sunscreen benefits would have to be proven or disproven through sunscreen testing of any sunscreen formulation.

While red raspberry seed oil may be a valuable addition, claims for the SPF of products containing it should not be made without SPF testing of finished formulations through a certified lab as required by the FDA. One should also carefully consider the risk of using untested sunscreen products one might create, as final SPF of a formulation cannot be known without testing it, and, barring that, you could do yourself or others more harm than good.

We do not endorse or recommend that Red Raspberry Seed Oil be combined with Coconut Oil and Carrot Seed Oil as a DiY sunscreen. Without testing, it is impossible to know the SPF of such a combination and the use of untested sunscreen products can result in severe burns!

Red raspberry seed oil has a long shelf life due to its oxidative stability, making it an excellent oil for use in creams, lotions, lip balms, salves and other anhydrous formulations.

Our Red Raspberry Seed Oil is cold pressed and cold filtered throughdiatomaceous earth(DE). It is not refined, deodorized, decolorized or otherwise treated.

This product, while considered a food grade oil, is repackaged for cosmetic use and is for external use only. It is not sold or intended for consumption.

Suitable for cosmetic applications.INCI: Pongamia glabra (Karanja) Seed Oil Method of Extraction: Expeller PressedOther English names for this oil include Honge oil (from Kannada), Kanuga oil (from Telugu), Karanja oil (from Hindi), and Pungai oil (from Tamil).

Country of Origin: India

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY!

Karanja Oil

Native to India, Karanja Oil is pressed from the seeds of the Pongam Tree. The Pongam is a fragrant, flowering tree that is considered a cousin to Neem. Karanja Oil offers an array of similar therapeutic benefits to that of its pungent relative while having a milder, pleasant aroma that is much more versatile for use in cosmetic applications.

Karanja Oil Properties: Stable Shelf Life (2 Years) Golden Brown Color Moderate Viscosity Quick Absorption Distinctive Aroma High Oleic (Omega-9) Fatty Acid Content: >50%.

Pongamia oil is extracted from the seeds by expeller pressing, cold pressing, or solvent extraction. The oil is yellowish-orange to brown in color. It is toxic and will induce nausea and vomiting if eaten, but it is used in many traditional remedies. It has a high content of triglycerides, and its disagreeable taste and odor are due to bitter flavonoid constituents including karanjin, pongamol, tannin and karanjachromene.

Karanja Oil is highly recommended for inclusion in moisturizers and hair care products where emollient is desired. In skin care, the Oil is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, skin ulcers, dandruff and to promote wound healing. Karanja Oil is also prized for its insecticidal and antiseptic properties.

The Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:

Mature, Aging Skin

Damaged, Dry, Cracked Skin

Eczema, Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions

General Skin Care

Brittle and Damaged Hair

Dandruff

Lip Care

Insect Repellents

Hazelnut has been called the pore-reducing oil and acne-fighting oil because of its unique properties. A high content of catechins and tannins (healthy flavonoids) make this oil a dry or astringent oil that feels smooth and toning on the skin. The astringent properties help absorb oils and shrink pores, while the antibacterial components go to work battling skin bacteria to help reduce blackheads and pimples.

Virgin Cold Pressed Unrefined

Hazelnuts come from the Hazel (Corylus) tree, and are also called cobnuts or filbert nuts. The tree is native to the Northern Hemisphere, has rounded leaves with serrated edges, and very small pale yellow or red flowers that bloom in spring.

Hazelnut oil has a light fatty, nutty aroma and darker color than the refined oil. It is also the newest addition to our culinary oils!

Theoil (cold pressed and unrefined), a wonderful astringent oil for skin care preparations, hazelnut oil is ideal for oily or combination skin formulas. It absorbs into the skin quickly, and should not leave an oily residue. It is often used as a carrier oil for massage oils blends and essential oil dilutions. This unrefined oil may add a light nuttiness scent to the finished aroma of a blend.

Our unrefined Hazelnut oil can also be added to your favorite culinary creation. This low-heat oil is mostly made up of oleic acid which is classified as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. It may be used as a cooking oil at low temperatures, and makes a delicious addition to salad dressings and dips, adding a nutty flavor profile.

BENEFITS

Nuts in general are considered healthy because they contain a healthy combination of natural fats. Hazelnuts, in particular, are good sources of protein, vitamin E and B, and a type of mono-unsaturated fat called oleic acid that is thought to help lower cholesterol levels. Theyre also a good source of dietary fiber, which can promote healthy digestion, and deliver about a third of the daily requirement for folate in one serving, which is important for women of childbearing age.

Because of its high vitamin E content, hazelnut oil is slow to go rancid, as the antioxidant protection of the vitamin E preserves it. It has a high level of flavonoids, which are natural plant components that offer a protective benefit. In a recent study published in theNew England Journal of Medicine, those participants who ate more than an ounce a day of hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds had up a 30 percent reduced risk of heart attack and stroke

Hazelnut has been called the pore-reducing oil and acne-fighting oil because of its unique properties. A high content of catechins and tannins (healthy flavonoids) make this oil a dry or astringent oil that feels smooth and toning on the skin. The astringent properties help absorb oils and shrink pores, while the antibacterial components go to work battling skin bacteria to help reduce blackheads and pimples.

Other benefits include:

• Hydrating:Even though hazelnut oil helps absorb and balance sebum (skin oil), it also has a lot of natural fats that help moisturize and condition skin, leaving it soft and plump, while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Yet it never feels greasy.
• UV protection:Hazelnut oil is one of those natural oils that offer a mild protection from damaging UV rays. You still need hats and sunscreen, but hazelnut provides additional protection. You may find that some natural-based sunscreens contain hazelnut oil. If you want to make your own sunscreen, you can mix hazelnut, sesame, avocado, and walnut oil together.
• Antioxidant protection:You may have read about how some ingredients in our over-the-counter sunscreens can actually activate free radical damage when they come into contact with the sun. Wearing natural antioxidants like hazelnut oil can give your skin the extra protection it needs to make sunscreen even more effective.
• Color-retaining:Hazelnut has been used in many hair care formulas to help preserve color for a longer period of time. The oil also helps strengthen and condition the hair strands, so they can recover from chemical treatments.
• Gentle:Hazelnut is perfect for sensitive skin, as it is a gentle oil that is unlikely to irritate.
• Rejuvenating:Because of all the nutrients, flavonoids, and antioxidants, hazelnut has a rejuvenating effect on skin cells. Over time, regular use will have an anti-aging effect, helping skin to appear more youthful and vibrant.

Virgin Organic Rosehip Seed Oil is extracted from the seeds of the rose bush and is rich in essential fatty acids, particularly Linoleic (C18:2) and Linolenic (C18:3).High quality, pure, cold-pressed rosehip oil ranges from a beautiful deep golden hue, to a rich red-orange color

Cold Pressed Virgin (Unrefined)

Allergy concern: May contains seeds

Rosehip oil is a fairly new oil to be used and has gained great popularity because it has some great rejuvenating properties and is helpful with fighting sun damage to the skin.

It is high in GLA, and helps reduce the signs of ageing, especially the fine lines around the eyes (crows feet) and lines around the mouth, the drying effects of the sun and climate, as well as assisting with attenuating both accidental and surgical scars.

It helps the skin heal and regenerate and prevents the formation of ugly keloid scar tissue (thickening of the skin when forming scar tissue) and is helpful in healing burns, scars and stretch marks.

There have been some reports that it can aggravate acne, but since it is mostly used to counter the effects of ageing, this problem is not that relevant.

Rosehip oil is not a volatile essential oil, yet is expensive and scarce due to crop failures, and for this reason often sold adulterated, and mixed with another carrier oil.

Our product is pure and unadulterated and is from Chile.

• Massage oil or used neat
  • It has great healing properties for damaged and distressed skin which makes it a good choice to include when mixing a massage oil or preparing a carrier oil blend, or to use neat when wishing to give your face a boost.
• Cream or lotion
  • In a cream or lotion, or used neat on the skin, it is one of the most rejuvenating and regenerating compounds to be found, and for this reason, good quality anti-aging skincare products normally contain rosehip oil.
  • It is a good source of vitamin C, which is essential in the formation and synthesis of collagen in the skin, without which your skin would not only age prematurely, but will have terrible tone and the elasticity and suppleness would also be impaired.

Due to the high levels of the fatty acids linoleic (47.4%) and linolenic (33%) it helps the skin to heal and speeds up regeneration, while preventing the formation of thick keloid scar tissue (the over thickening and formation of fibrous tissue of the skin when forming scar tissue) and is helpful in healing burns, scars and stretch marks.

The success rate of attenuating and reducing the formation of keloid scar tissue and loosening up fibrous cords is successful in both accidental and surgical scars.

Fatty acids are essential building blocks of cellular membranes, to allow efficient transportation of nutrients from the extracellular space into the intracellular environment where metabolism takes place.

Besides the non-saturated fatty acids, the presence of carotenoids, flavonoids and trans-retinoic acid has also been detected in this oil and these could be responsible for some of the pharmacological and therapeutic properties of rose hip oil.

In a further study, it was found that it was useful when used on surgical scars (applied twice daily). The scars were less apparent, the skin more elastic and the color also improved significantly compared to patients not using it. The same success is reported on burns, when the oil was used to reduce scarring and returning the tissue to its normal and natural coloring.

It penetrates the skins very quickly, making it a good moisturizer and with all the other positive properties, and its tissue regeneration action, it is easy to understand why it is also described as the oil of youth.

Our high purity caustic potashis also referred to as membrane, mercury, rayon, or low-salt grade product. The product has the same KOH concentration as standard grade but has lower levels of impurities such as salt and iron. This high purity product typically sells at a higher price than standard grade product and therefore is used in those applications that require the lower levels of these key components.

Disclaimer:

Potassium Hydroxide, or Caustic Potash, is very strong and caustic ingredient. It is something that should behandled with extreme care.We recommend having supervision and wearing appropriate protective (i.e. full arm gloves, eyewear, respirators, etc.)when using. This products needs to be kept Far away from children. Make sure you dont have any allergies to the product and that you are using pure ingredients. Pregnant women should consult with a physician before handling.

Please keep in mind that by pressing the order button below you are agreeing to the fact that you are over 18 years of age and are using this KOH for Soap Making or another legal use.

Potassium hydroxide, also known as Caustic Potash or Lye, is a product that is used in the creation of soap, detergent, paper, textiles and drinking water. It is a chemical base and comes packaged as a white solid flakes.

Potassium Hydroxide(Caustic Potash) Uses and Benefits

Physical properties:Potassium hydroxide is a white solid with a density of 2.12 g/mL, a melting point of 360 C, and boiling point of 1, 327 C. It is typically available as translucent pellets, or as aqueous solutions of different concentrations.

Chemical properties:KOH is a highly hygroscopic solid which absorbs water from air, thus making it a useful laboratory desiccant (drying agent). It is very stable thermally (does not decompose even at high temperatures). It dissolves in water to form strongly alkaline, aqueous KOH solutions called potassium lye. It readily reacts with acids to form a variety of potassium salts, which have many uses in industry.

Uses:Potassium hydroxide is used in many of the same applications as sodium hydroxide. In addition, aqueous KOH is used as the electrolyte in alkaline batteries. It is also used to manufacture soft soaps and liquid soaps by saponification. Many industrially useful potassium salts are prepared by reaction with KOH. Some of the other uses of KOH are in chemical manufacturing, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and cleaning solutions.

Health effects/safety hazards:KOH is a strong and corrosive base, which can penetrate skin and tissues. Skin or eye contact with KOH solutions can cause burns, severe irritation, and even blindness. Inhalation of this corrosive base can damage the mucous membranes and lungs. If swallowed, it is extremely toxic and can lead to permanent tissue damage and be fatal.

8ml Clear Glass Roll On Containers w/ Ball and Golden Caps

Each box of 24 pieces

Dimensions: Height: 70mm Width: 13mm

Capacity 8ml

Jamaican Black Castor Oil All purpose Healing oil. 100% Natural No Salt.Stimulates hair growth, help repair dry damaged hair and breakages, protects hair with a protective coat that seals in moisture.
Sizes from500gm/2kg/4kg/50kg

For EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Jamaican black castor oil has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a wide range of maladies, including skin problems and aches and pains. The dark nutrient-rich oil is obtained from pressing castor beans. The oil produced is commonly used as a hair treatment to repair damage and also to encourage hair growth. Jamaican black castor oil moisturizes, thickens and softens hair, while making it more manageable. It is also an excellent treatment to apply to the hair before straightening.

Jamaican black castor oil differs from other castor oils due to the manufacturing process. The clear castor oil which we are most familiar with comes from the cold pressing of castor beans. Jamaican castor oil is dark brown because the castor beans are first roasted and then boiled before they are pressed to release the oil. The oil contains ash from the roasting process which is not an impurity, but actually improves the function of the oil when used as a hair treatment.

If you suffer from certain hair or scalp problems, you should consider purchasing black castor oil as a natural hair and scalp treatment. Jamaican blackcastor oil one of the best natural remedies for hair and skin problems as it provides the scalp and hair with highly beneficial nutrients. This type of castor oil also improves blood circulation and has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties to help keep infections at bay.

A black castor oil treatment can offer the following benefits:

• Rapid increase of hair growth
• Growth of long eye lashes
• Repair of dry, damaged orbrittle hair
• Treatment of split ends
• Thickening of the hair
• Softening and conditioning of the skin
• Treatment of a dry, itchyscalp
• Treatment and prevention of dandruff
• Healing of dry and chapped skin
• Prevention of cysts and lumps forming in the breasts
• Cleansing of the skin and clearing and tightening pores
• Treatment of acne
  Jamaican Black Castor Oil for Acne Treatment

  Another purported benefit of black castor oil is its healing powers over acne. Aside from treating acne, it can also deeply cleanse and tighten your pores, resulting in softer and smoother skin. This is because black Jamaican castor oil contains vitamin E, which nourishes the skin.

  You can also use black castor oil for reducing the appearance of scars, surgical marks, wrinkles and other skin blemishes and disorders.

  Jamaican Black Castor Oil for Healing

  One of the potent ingredients of black Jamaican castor oil is ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Therefore, black castor oil can be used for getting rid of both bacteria and fungi, as well as treating inflammation. This is effective in the treatment athletes foot, eczema and warts.

  You might also want to try Jamaican Black castor oil if you are experiencing arthritic aches and pains, since many people claim that it has the ability to improve symptoms. It can also speed up the healing process of wounds and cuts.

• There are many benefits of Jamaican black castor oil. As a hair and scalp treatment, this dark oil can be more effective than regular castor oil as the roasting process makes it particularly rich in nutrients. Jamaican castor oil seals in moisture to keep the hair luxuriously soft for longer.
• In contrast to modern hair conditioners, Jamaican black castor oil provides a whole host of nutrients, vitamins and minerals to keep the hair healthy, and is totally natural!
• Jamaican black castor oil has a slight burned smell, while clear castor oil is odorless. Many people like the smell of the black oil, which has been compared to roasted coffee beans. The color of the oil may be a little off-putting for people who do not have dark or black hair; however, the oil does not color the hair.
• One important point to make is that Jamaican black castor oil is great for hair and skin treatments but you should not use this as a dietary supplement. This oil is for external use only. If you want to use castor oil as a dietary supplement, buy clear castor oil instead.

Rose(damascena) hydrosol is a popular single ingredient facial toner for all skin types and is often seen in formulas for dry or mature skin. With a sensual scent that is associated with love and the heart, rose hydrosol promotes closeness and emotional balance. It makes a rich base for room or linen sprays, adds rosy floral notes to water-based perfumes, and can be used as a water substitute in your favourite body care formulas.

Frangipani (Plumeria) Hydrosol has an exotic, fresh and sweet scent, very romantic, gentle and feminine. It cools and calms, and is great for deep skin cleansing and toning.

Geranium is an exceptionally great hydrosol. It is very soothing and calming for irritated or damaged skin. Helps to treat sunburns, bruises, and mild cuts. Will also soothe inflamed skin. Rose Geranium has an amazing scent although much milder than the essential oil. Great for absolutely any skin type.

Introduction
Coloured Micas which is their popular name or Pearlescents as they are also called, are beautiful natural colours that are created by coating muscovite mica flakes with high heat resistant iron oxides, ultramarines (referred to as nature identical) or dyes.

What Is Natural
Natural is a word that is often used to describe products or ingredients. The definition of natural according to the English Oxford Dictionary meansexisting in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. Coloured micas are made from ingredients formed from mineral rocks and we can probably all agree that rock from the Earth is natural. Of course to put these crushed rocks onto your face or in your cosmetic products without refining and purifying them first would be totally irresponsible practise not to mention extremely painful!

How Are Coloured Micas Formed?
They must go through a complex manufacturing process involving mica flakes, occasionally titanium dioxide and iron oxides or ultramarines depending on the end colour, to become the stunning colours that we have all come to know and love. For cosmetic use, coloured micas must then go through an extra process to refine and purify them even further which brings them to cosmetic grade standards for use in all products defined as cosmetic.

What Can Coloured Micas Be Used In?
They are used in a wide variety of applications including decorative paints such as for car paintwork, wonderful effects can be achieved on the artists canvas as well as caligraphy. They are also used in card making, candle making (normally to decorate the surface) and of course cosmetics including soaps.

Cosmetic grade coloured micas are most famously known for their use in mineral makeup and are the preferred choice for colouring mineral eyeshadows, lip products, blushers, etc. They are also used by nail enthusiasts in nail polish and have gained incredible popularity as a natural alternative to colour soaps.

Are All Coloured Micas The Same?
No. The colour range of coloured micas can cover the whole spectrum and beyond! Within that spectrum, you will then find certain colours can be metallic in nature, others iridescent, there are colour shifters as in chameleon and so many more. Then there is the system for size grading of coloured micas and in fact most mineral ingredients, this is done in microns. With coloured micas, generally the lower the micron size, the more inclined they will be to shimmer rather than sparkle and the coverage will be heavier. The higher the micron size the more sparkle they will have and less coverage.

To Dye Or Not To Dye
Coloured micas coated with artificial dyes can bleed somewhat in soap, so when buying coloured micas for soap making, it is always best to check with your supplier on which type of micas they stock.

We choose not to stock coloured micas containing artificial dyes as we prefer to keep our products as close to natural as we possibly can.

Coloured Micas In Cosmetics
Add them singularly to pre-mixed eyeshadow bases forstunning eyeshadows or make up your own tailor madecolour blendby mixing a few together. They are notlimited to eyeshadows either, some of the more muted pinks, lilacs, peachesandbrowns can be added to blusher bases to give a very pretty effect.

Theycan also be used as eyeliners, just dampen your eyeliner brush, tip a little out of your container into the lid or on to the back of your hand, dip in and draw as simple as that! Remember, not to dip your wet brush into any containers of mineral powders, tip a little out firstand use.

Either way, in formulating mineral makeup we need these beauties like an artist needs his palette!

Note:It is important to remember that you should never grind your coloured micas unless you want them to lose their lustre.

Coloured micas are very sparkly and when used in M&P their vibrancy and sparkle is magnified even more. When mixed into the opaque batter in cold process soap they loose much of their sparkle but still retain their colour but less saturated. When used to decorate the surface, using many popular techniques such as mica oil swirls, our colours will really make your products stand out from the crowd.

The coloured micas that you see in this categoryare the most popular colours used regularly in CP soap by our wonderful community of soapers.

Suggested usage rates:-

CP Bases 1.0% to 5.0% calculated by total weight depending on the desired colour intensity.

Opaque M&P Bases 1.5% to 2% calculated by total weight.This equates to 3tsps to 5tsps of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Clear Translucent Bases- 0.25% to 0.5% calculated by total weight.This equates totsp to 1tsp of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Aloe Vera Gel involves process that selectively removes constituents which they feel are not desirable. The extracted gel is pasteurized usingUltra-high temperature processing (UHT), UHT is a food processing technology that sterilizes liquid food, chiefly milk, by heating it above 135 C (275 F) the temperature required to kill spores in milk for 1 to 2 seconds and then flashed cooled.No preservatives, chemicals and/or water have been added.

Compared to the African black bar soap, it is a lot gentle on the skin. It is hardly drying and recommended for sensitive skin.

Net weight(250gm)

Product of Ghana

Recommended for Sensitive Skin

Raw African black soap is traditionally made by harvesting and sun-drying palm leaves, cocoa pods and the bark from Shea and plantain trees. This material is then roasted in a kettle at a constant temperature and mixed with oils, such as coconut and palm oil. The soap then cures for two weeks before its ready to use.

Antioxidants inraw African black soapprotect the skin from free radical damage, which is a cause of premature skin aging, wrinkles and facial lines.

2. Improves Skin Tone

Raw African black soap firms and tones skin and improves skin texture, for more supple and glowing skin.

3. Fades Skin Discolorations

Raw African black soap helps evenout and fade brownspots and discolorations.

4. Reduces Inflammation and Skin Irritations

Raw African black soap helps reduceinflammation and skin irritations. It is soothing on dry and irritated skin, relieving dry patches, rashes and red areas.

5. Helps to Heal Problem Skin

It eases the symptoms of skin conditions like acne. Users have said that black soaphelps lessen, treatand clear acne, gets rid of blackheads, psoriasis and eczema.

6. Has Deep Cleansing Action

Black soap has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and is greatfor deep pore cleansing. It also is effective atremovingmakeup because of the oils and butters.

7. It Alleviates Razor Bumps

It is oftenused by men duringshaving because of the high Shea butter content, whichprotects the skin.

Introduction
Coloured Micas which is their popular name or Pearlescents as they are also called, are beautiful natural colours that are created by coating muscovite mica flakes with high heat resistant iron oxides, ultramarines (referred to as nature identical) or dyes.

What Is Natural
Natural is a word that is often used to describe products or ingredients. The definition of natural according to the English Oxford Dictionary meansexisting in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. Coloured micas are made from ingredients formed from mineral rocks and we can probably all agree that rock from the Earth is natural. Of course to put these crushed rocks onto your face or in your cosmetic products without refining and purifying them first would be totally irresponsible practise not to mention extremely painful!

How Are Coloured Micas Formed?
They must go through a complex manufacturing process involving mica flakes, occasionally titanium dioxide and iron oxides or ultramarines depending on the end colour, to become the stunning colours that we have all come to know and love. For cosmetic use, coloured micas must then go through an extra process to refine and purify them even further which brings them to cosmetic grade standards for use in all products defined as cosmetic.

What Can Coloured Micas Be Used In?
They are used in a wide variety of applications including decorative paints such as for car paintwork, wonderful effects can be achieved on the artists canvas as well as caligraphy. They are also used in card making, candle making (normally to decorate the surface) and of course cosmetics including soaps.

Cosmetic grade coloured micas are most famously known for their use in mineral makeup and are the preferred choice for colouring mineral eyeshadows, lip products, blushers, etc. They are also used by nail enthusiasts in nail polish and have gained incredible popularity as a natural alternative to colour soaps.

Are All Coloured Micas The Same?
No. The colour range of coloured micas can cover the whole spectrum and beyond! Within that spectrum, you will then find certain colours can be metallic in nature, others iridescent, there are colour shifters as in chameleon and so many more. Then there is the system for size grading of coloured micas and in fact most mineral ingredients, this is done in microns. With coloured micas, generally the lower the micron size, the more inclined they will be to shimmer rather than sparkle and the coverage will be heavier. The higher the micron size the more sparkle they will have and less coverage.

To Dye Or Not To Dye
Coloured micas coated with artificial dyes can bleed somewhat in soap, so when buying coloured micas for soap making, it is always best to check with your supplier on which type of micas they stock.

We choose not to stock coloured micas containing artificial dyes as we prefer to keep our products as close to natural as we possibly can.

Coloured Micas In Cosmetics
Add them singularly to pre-mixed eyeshadow bases forstunning eyeshadows or make up your own tailor madecolour blendby mixing a few together. They are notlimited to eyeshadows either, some of the more muted pinks, lilacs, peachesandbrowns can be added to blusher bases to give a very pretty effect.

Theycan also be used as eyeliners, just dampen your eyeliner brush, tip a little out of your container into the lid or on to the back of your hand, dip in and draw as simple as that! Remember, not to dip your wet brush into any containers of mineral powders, tip a little out firstand use.

Either way, in formulating mineral makeup we need these beauties like an artist needs his palette!

Note:It is important to remember that you should never grind your coloured micas unless you want them to lose their lustre.

Coloured micas are very sparkly and when used in M&P their vibrancy and sparkle is magnified even more. When mixed into the opaque batter in cold process soap they loose much of their sparkle but still retain their colour but less saturated. When used to decorate the surface, using many popular techniques such as mica oil swirls, our colours will really make your products stand out from the crowd.

The coloured micas that you see in this categoryare the most popular colours used regularly in CP soap by our wonderful community of soapers.

Suggested usage rates:-

CP Bases 1.0% to 5.0% calculated by total weight depending on the desired colour intensity.

Opaque M&P Bases 1.5% to 2% calculated by total weight.This equates to 3tsps to 5tsps of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Clear Translucent Bases- 0.25% to 0.5% calculated by total weight.This equates totsp to 1tsp of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Introduction
Coloured Micas which is their popular name or Pearlescents as they are also called, are beautiful natural colours that are created by coating muscovite mica flakes with high heat resistant iron oxides, ultramarines (referred to as nature identical) or dyes.

What Is Natural
Natural is a word that is often used to describe products or ingredients. The definition of natural according to the English Oxford Dictionary meansexisting in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. Coloured micas are made from ingredients formed from mineral rocks and we can probably all agree that rock from the Earth is natural. Of course to put these crushed rocks onto your face or in your cosmetic products without refining and purifying them first would be totally irresponsible practise not to mention extremely painful!

How Are Coloured Micas Formed?
They must go through a complex manufacturing process involving mica flakes, occasionally titanium dioxide and iron oxides or ultramarines depending on the end colour, to become the stunning colours that we have all come to know and love. For cosmetic use, coloured micas must then go through an extra process to refine and purify them even further which brings them to cosmetic grade standards for use in all products defined as cosmetic.

What Can Coloured Micas Be Used In?
They are used in a wide variety of applications including decorative paints such as for car paintwork, wonderful effects can be achieved on the artists canvas as well as caligraphy. They are also used in card making, candle making (normally to decorate the surface) and of course cosmetics including soaps.

Cosmetic grade coloured micas are most famously known for their use in mineral makeup and are the preferred choice for colouring mineral eyeshadows, lip products, blushers, etc. They are also used by nail enthusiasts in nail polish and have gained incredible popularity as a natural alternative to colour soaps.

Are All Coloured Micas The Same?
No. The colour range of coloured micas can cover the whole spectrum and beyond! Within that spectrum, you will then find certain colours can be metallic in nature, others iridescent, there are colour shifters as in chameleon and so many more. Then there is the system for size grading of coloured micas and in fact most mineral ingredients, this is done in microns. With coloured micas, generally the lower the micron size, the more inclined they will be to shimmer rather than sparkle and the coverage will be heavier. The higher the micron size the more sparkle they will have and less coverage.

To Dye Or Not To Dye
Coloured micas coated with artificial dyes can bleed somewhat in soap, so when buying coloured micas for soap making, it is always best to check with your supplier on which type of micas they stock.

We choose not to stock coloured micas containing artificial dyes as we prefer to keep our products as close to natural as we possibly can.

Coloured Micas In Cosmetics
Add them singularly to pre-mixed eyeshadow bases forstunning eyeshadows or make up your own tailor madecolour blendby mixing a few together. They are notlimited to eyeshadows either, some of the more muted pinks, lilacs, peachesandbrowns can be added to blusher bases to give a very pretty effect.

Theycan also be used as eyeliners, just dampen your eyeliner brush, tip a little out of your container into the lid or on to the back of your hand, dip in and draw as simple as that! Remember, not to dip your wet brush into any containers of mineral powders, tip a little out firstand use.

Either way, in formulating mineral makeup we need these beauties like an artist needs his palette!

Note:It is important to remember that you should never grind your coloured micas unless you want them to lose their lustre.

Coloured micas are very sparkly and when used in M&P their vibrancy and sparkle is magnified even more. When mixed into the opaque batter in cold process soap they loose much of their sparkle but still retain their colour but less saturated. When used to decorate the surface, using many popular techniques such as mica oil swirls, our colours will really make your products stand out from the crowd.

The coloured micas that you see in this categoryare the most popular colours used regularly in CP soap by our wonderful community of soapers.

Suggested usage rates:-

CP Bases 1.0% to 5.0% calculated by total weight depending on the desired colour intensity.

Opaque M&P Bases 1.5% to 2% calculated by total weight.This equates to 3tsps to 5tsps of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Clear Translucent Bases- 0.25% to 0.5% calculated by total weight.This equates totsp to 1tsp of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Introduction
Coloured Micas which is their popular name or Pearlescents as they are also called, are beautiful natural colours that are created by coating muscovite mica flakes with high heat resistant iron oxides, ultramarines (referred to as nature identical) or dyes.

What Is Natural
Natural is a word that is often used to describe products or ingredients. The definition of natural according to the English Oxford Dictionary meansexisting in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. Coloured micas are made from ingredients formed from mineral rocks and we can probably all agree that rock from the Earth is natural. Of course to put these crushed rocks onto your face or in your cosmetic products without refining and purifying them first would be totally irresponsible practise not to mention extremely painful!

How Are Coloured Micas Formed?
They must go through a complex manufacturing process involving mica flakes, occasionally titanium dioxide and iron oxides or ultramarines depending on the end colour, to become the stunning colours that we have all come to know and love. For cosmetic use, coloured micas must then go through an extra process to refine and purify them even further which brings them to cosmetic grade standards for use in all products defined as cosmetic.

What Can Coloured Micas Be Used In?
Micaare used in a wide variety of applications including decorative paints such as for car paintwork, wonderful effects can be achieved on the artists canvas as well as caligraphy. They are also used in card making, candle making (normally to decorate the surface) and of course cosmetics including soaps.

Cosmetic grade coloured micas are most famously known for their use in mineral makeup and are the preferred choice for colouring mineral eyeshadows, lip products, blushers, etc. They are also used by nail enthusiasts in nail polish and have gained incredible popularity as a natural alternative to colour soaps.

Are All Coloured Micas The Same?
No. The colour range of coloured micas can cover the whole spectrum and beyond! Within that spectrum, you will then find certain colours can be metallic in nature, others iridescent, there are colour shifters as in chameleon and so many more. Then there is the system for size grading of coloured micas and in fact most mineral ingredients, this is done in microns. With coloured micas, generally the lower the micron size, the more inclined they will be to shimmer rather than sparkle and the coverage will be heavier. The higher the micron size the more sparkle they will have and less coverage.

To Dye Or Not To Dye
Coloured micas coated with artificial dyes can bleed somewhat in soap, so when buying coloured micas for soap making, it is always best to check with your supplier on which type of micas they stock.

We choose not to stock coloured micas containing artificial dyes as we prefer to keep our products as close to natural as we possibly can.

Coloured Micas In Cosmetics
Add them singularly to pre-mixed eyeshadow bases forstunning eyeshadows or make up your own tailor madecolour blendby mixing a few together. They are notlimited to eyeshadows either, some of the more muted pinks, lilacs, peachesandbrowns can be added to blusher bases to give a very pretty effect.

Micacan also be used as eyeliners, just dampen your eyeliner brush, tip a little out of your container into the lid or on to the back of your hand, dip in and draw as simple as that! Remember, not to dip your wet brush into any containers of mineral powders, tip a little out firstand use.

Either way, in formulating mineral makeup we need these beauties like an artist needs his palette!

Note:It is important to remember that you should never grind your coloured micas unless you want them to lose their lustre.

Coloured micas are very sparkly and when used in M&P their vibrancy and sparkle is magnified even more. When mixed into the opaque batter in cold process soap they loose much of their sparkle but still retain their colour but less saturated. When used to decorate the surface, using many popular techniques such as mica oil swirls, our colours will really make your products stand out from the crowd.

The coloured micas that you see in this categoryare the most popular colours used regularly in CP soap by our wonderful community of soapers.

Suggested usage rates:-

CP Bases 1.0% to 5.0% calculated by total weight depending on the desired colour intensity.

Opaque M&P Bases 1.5% to 2% calculated by total weight.This equates to 3tsps to 5tsps of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Clear Translucent Bases- 0.25% to 0.5% calculated by total weight.This equates totsp to 1tsp of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Many skin care benefits that are associated with the usage of Epsom salt. It is great for exfoliating the skin, smoothing out rough patches, and forpreventing wrinkles.

Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate 99.5% Min is the highest quality pharmaceutical grade Epsom salt available.

You can make bath & bath fizzie recipes with epsom salt.

Many skin care benefits that are associated with the usage of Epsom salt. It is great for exfoliating the skin, smoothing out rough patches, and forpreventing wrinkles. It also treats sun burn and helps to get rid of acne. Also, by rubbing it on your skin after taking a shower, it helps to make your skin smooth and silky and also takes away dead skin cells.

Feet ailments can be treated using Epsom salt as well. Soaking your feet in hot water mixed with Epsom salt helps to take away foot odor and foot fungus. It can also help to relieve the problems caused by athletes foot and also treats gout.

Epsom salt has many anti-inflammatory properties. Athletes can use it in ice baths after work outs to help with inflammation problems.

Facial pores can be treated with Epsom salt as well. It has many exfoliating properties which work hard to give the pores a nice deep clean.

For hair care, adding Epsom salt to conditioners gives the hair extra volume. It also helps to remove excess oils from the hair. You can also make a mixture of water, Epsom salt and lemon juice that when used on the hair before showering, it will help to make hairspray easier to remove.

Dry and chapped lips can also be treated using Epsom salt. It will help the lips to look fuller and healthier and also removes dead and dry skin cells.

Athletes foot:Soak feet in an Epsom salt bath to help relieve the symptoms of athletes foot.

Remove splinters:Soak affected skin area in an Epsom salt bath to draw out the splinter.

Treat toenail fungus:Soak your affected toes in hot water mixed with a handful of Epsom salt three times a day.

Soothe sprains and bruises:Add 2 cups of Epsom salt to a warm bath and soak to reduce the pain and swelling of sprains and bruises.

Ease discomfort of gout:Ease the discomfort of gout and reduce inflammation by adding 23 teaspoons of Epsom salts into a basin and immersing the affected foot/joint. The water should be as hot as it is comfortable. Soak for about 30 minutes.

For human use, the Epsom Salt Council recommends only Epsom salt with theUSP designation.

Exfoliate dead skin:In the shower or bath, mix a handful of Epsom salt with a tablespoon of bath or olive oil and rub all over your wet skin to exfoliate and soften. Rinse thoroughly.

Exfoliating face cleanser:To clean your face and exfoliate skin at the same time, mix a half-teaspoon of Epsom salt with your regular cleansing cream. Gently massage into skin and rinse with cold water.

Dislodge blackheads:Add a teaspoon of Epsom salt and 3 drops of iodine into a half cup of boiling water. Apply this mixture to the blackheads with a cotton ball.

Remove foot odor:Mix a half cup of Epsom salt in warm water and soak your feet for 10 minutes to remove bad odor, sooth achy feet, and soften rough skin.

Remove hairspray:Combine 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of lemon juice, and 1 cup Epsom salt. Cover the mixture and let set for 24 hours. The next day, pour the mixture into your dry hair and leave on for 20 minutes before shampooing as normal.

Hair volumizer:Combine equal parts deep conditioner and Epsom salt and warm in a pan. Work the warm mixture through your hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Clean bathroom tiles:Mix equal parts Epsom salt and liquid dish detergent and use as a scrub on bathroom tile.

Prevent slugs:Sprinkle Epsom salt on or near interior entry points to prevent slugs.

As a hand wash:Mix Epsom salt with baby oil and keep by the sink for an effective hand wash.

Clean detergent build-up on washing machines:Fill the machine tub with hot water, add Epsom salt, and run an agitate/soak/agitate cycle to dissolve detergent build-up (please consult your machines instruction manual for specific instructions).

Fertilize your houseplants:Most plants need nutrients like magnesium and sulfur to stay in good health, and Epsom salt makes the primary nutrients in most plant foods (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) more effective. Sprinkle Epsom salt once weekly to help nourish your houseplants, flowers, and vegetables.

Keep your lawn green:Magnesium sulfate crystals, when added to the soil, provide vital nutrients that help prevent yellowing leaves and the loss of green color (magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule) in plants. Add 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt to a gallon of water and sprinkle on your lawn to keep the grass healthy and green.

Insecticide spray:Use Epsom salts on your lawn and in your garden to safely and naturally get rid of plant pests.

Virgin Black Cumin Oil, also known as black seed oil, is cold-pressed extracted from the seeds of theNigella sativaplant. This virgin oil is 100% pure with a dark amber and a characteristic herbaceous aroma. Black cumin oil is widely used in nutraceutical formulations and throughout the nutritional supplement industry. It is a highly sought-after and reputable oil for its believed health benefits and personal care applications.

Virgin Cold-Pressed Oil. Dark Amber Color

Product of India/Egypt/Ethiopia

Black seed oil is extracted from seeds which come from a plant scientifically calledNigella sativa, and also referred to as fennel flower, nutmeg flower, and Roman coriander. An annual flowering plant, its native to south and southwest Asia, growing from about 8-12 inches tall. Flowers have 5-10 feathery petals and are usually pale blue and white. Balloon-like pods hold the seeds. These open in the shape of a five-pointed star, and over time, the seeds change from a pale colour to black as they dry and mature.

Black Seed Oil Benefits

Black seed oilhas long been taken internally to help improve the condition of hair, skin, and nails. We now know that we can get a number of the same benefits by applying the oil topically. The one that really sticks out as being different from many other plant ingredients is the oils powerful ability to restore the natural health and vitality of skin.

• Nourishes:Black seed oil provides vitaminsalong with minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, giving skin what it needs to recover and repair itself.
• Reduces acne:Black seed oil has a reputation as helping to fight acne. If youre struggling with stubborn, adult acne, you need to try this oil.
• Fights infection:In addition to fighting the bacteria that causes acne, black seed oil also fights against other types of bacteria and fungus, keeping the face infection-free. Try it on eczema, skin boils, ringworm, and psoriasis scales.
• Moisturizes:Like many natural oils, black seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids that provide deep, lasting moisturization for skin. These fatty acids also help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Fades scars and dark spots:Regular application of this oil will help to fade dark spots and old acne and other scars. Vitamin A and amino acids together with fatty acids help to encourage skin regeneration.
• Tames redness:If you have rosacea or other skin conditions that are leaving you with red skin, black cumin seed can help. It has a natural anti-inflammatory property that calms inflammation and encourages the healthy function of the immune system. The oil also has a natural antihistamine propertyperfect for skin conditions that may be caused by allergies.

Active form of vitamin C as it occurs naturally. 99% pure (USP/FCC grade). pH 3 (0.5 % solution). White powder, ultra-fine, odorless. Easily soluble in water & alcohol.

Potent antioxidant (shown to be able to protect skin from oxidative damages). Can improve appearance of aged and fragile skin. Widely used as add-on ingredient in skin-lightening products to correct hyper pigmentation and age spots. Antioxidant effect can be increased by combining L-ascorbic acid with L-ascorbyl palmitate and/or vitamin E.

Used in Lotions, creams, sun care & after sun products, shampoos, makeup products (e.g. lipsticks).

Does not contain animal-derived components

99% L-Ascorbic Acid, USP, Ultrafine powder is a water solubleantioxidant. Ascorbic acid, a potent, naturally occurringantioxidantis an important constituent of skin. It plays a pivotal role in the prevention of dry skin and wrinkles, collagen synthesis and skin regeneration. Ascorbate is found in all layers of the skin, but is more concentrated in the epidermis than the dermis. However, it is readily depleted by about two thirds incutaneoustissue stores with exposure to UV light. Biochemically, the body relies on ascorbate in the collagen biosynthetic pathway. It functions as a cofactor for two enzymes, lysyl and prolyl hydroxylases. These are dependent on iron and Ascorbic acid prevents iron oxidation and thus inactivation of these hydroxylases, thereby maintaining their activity.

Ascorbic acid has been shown to be effective in increasing collagen deposits and also enhancing collagen lattice contractions, implying thatexogenous.Ascorbic acid application contributes to strengthening the collagen framework and maintaining a healthy dermis. Topical application of Ascorbic acid has been shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Caused by mechanisms supporting collagen production, this leads to improving the appearance of the skin. It has further been proven to reduce the severity of sunburns and age spots.

Cutaneouslevels of Ascorbic acid cannot be achieved well by ingestion, hence topical application is essential for preventing oxidative damage resulting from pollution, smoke and sunlight. Its use has been shown to increase generation of stratum corneum barrier lipids and stabilize lipid profiles, in particular glucosphingolipids and ceramides.

The difficulty for the cosmetic formulator is that L-Ascorbic Acid is very unstable inaqueoussolutions, as it starts to oxidize immediately, gradually producing color changes (orange/brown shift) and a reduction in activity as it converts to dehydroascorbic acid. For cosmetic use, it is best stabilized in an anhydrous lipid or silicone base, although some have reported increased stability with the use of Ferulic Acid as part ofaqueousformulations. This product is an ultrafine powder, ready to use in anhydrous formulations without further grinding.

Our L-Ascorbic Acid meets USP specifications, but it is considered a cosmetic grade material once we repackage it.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.

Shelf Life:The manufacturers stated best use date is two years from date of manufacture, if the container is unopened and stored away from heat, light and air. Over time, constant opening and closing of the container will eventually deplete the ability of the dessicant pack to adsorb moisture and the oxygen absorbent to absorb oxygen and allow the l-ascorbic acid to adsorb the moisture in the air and, in the presence of oxygen, it will begin to oxidize. This will be noticeable as it takes on a yellow color in solution.

Powder Appearance: White to light Yellow Brown

Odor: mild odor bland

pH: Not available

Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide made by the bacteria Xanthomonas camprestris. When this bacteria is placed into a culture containing carbohydrates, the fermentation process begins, and Xanthan Gum is produced as a by-product. Once Xanthan gum is formed, its isolated, dried and processed into a fine powder. Carbohydrates used to make Xanthan Gum usually come from soy, wheat or corn.

It is especially suited to Cosmetic use as the thickening is stable and temperature resistant.

The special formulation thickens with ease and blends well with other surfactants, emulsifiers, essential oils, fragrances, colourings and helps suspend particles. The particle suspension ability, makes Xanthan Gum especially useful for exfoliant formulations.

Xanthan gum is usually used between 0.1% and 0.5%.

It can be dispersed into water and must be blended by creating a Vortex in the water then gently sprinkling the Xanthan Gum into the water. The easiest and most effective option however is to blend Xanthan Gum into Glycerin, where it will make a paste that can easily be dispersed into water. Xanthan Gum should be added to cream based formulations to the water component and is resistant to heat, so can then be heated and combined with oil.

Xanthan gum is widely used inShower Gel, Shampoo, Face Wash, Moisture Lotion, Moisture Cream

Xanthan gum, also referred to as xantham gum is a natural food and cosmetic additive. Xanthan gum is found in salad dressings and cosmetics and is often used as a stabilizer to stop ingredients from separating. Xantham gum is produced by the fermentation of sucros, glucos or lactose from the growth with alcohol. The product is then dried and processed into a powder. When added to water, xanthan gum is an amazing thickener. It is for this reason that bulk quantities of xantham gum is used worldwide.

Perhaps the most important use of xanthan gum is its ability to add an amazing amound of viscosity to most water based solutions. Often, less than one percent wholesale xanthan gum can create a very viscous solution. Another interesting feature is how stable bulk xanthan gum is under a wide ranges of temperatures and Phs. This is important because it lends itself to almost any product. In addition to thickening foods, bulk quantities of xanthan gum is used to thicken drilling mud in drilling applications. Because of its ability to thicken water based solutions, the industrial uses are countless. It is often used to prevent run off in heavy construction jobs. Xantham gum truly is a miracle of science.

Natural Beeswaxis aversatile all-natural product is used in a number of applications including candle-making, formulating cosmetic goods such as lip balms, and even used as polishes or lubricants in industrial applications.

Natural Beeswax is a byproduct ofhoneyproduction. It makes wonderful lip balms, hand lotions, hand creams, moisturizers, in cosmetics, wood finishes, waxes, leather polishes; waterproofing products, and dental molds.
It is impervious to water and unaffected by mildew. It has a melting point of 143 to 148 degrees F. and should only be heated using a double boiler as it is flammable when subjected to fire and flames. It is pliable at 100 degrees F.

Natural Beeswax is produced by the (female) worker honeybees. The wax is secreted from wax glands on the underside of the bees abdomen and is molded into six-sided cells which are filled with honey, then capped with more wax. When honey is harvested, the top layer of wax that covers the cells, the cappings, must be removed from each hexagon-shaped cell.

Bees use propolis ( derived from resins and essential oils from local plants and pine trees ) to glue together the wooden frames in their hive, and that must be scraped off so the frames can be separated. The natural beeswax, which contains some honey, bee parts, and other impurities, must be melted and filtered or strained.
Most natural beeswax is gold or yellow but can also be in shades of orange, brown, etc. The color of the wax is in most part determined by the type of plants the bees collect nectar from. Beeswax has a delightful, light fragrance of honey, flower nectar and pollen.
Beeswax makes superior, slow burning candles. Natural Beeswax burns more beautifully than any other wax. It exudes a faint, natural fragrance of honey and pollen. When candles are made with the proper size of wicking, they are smokeless, dripless, and burn with a bright flame.

If you wonder why natural beeswax is so expensive, consider this: It has been estimated that bees must fly 150, 000 miles to produce one pound of wax. Bees must eat about six pounds of honey to secrete a pound of wax. For every 100 pounds of honey a beekeeper harvests, only one to two pounds of beeswax are produced.

The superb moisturizing properties ofMANGO BUTTERmake it versatile across a wide range of cosmetic formulations. It is 100% of natural source.

Store in cool conditions (below 25 deg C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.Stability and shelf life up to 2 years

Mother Nature has bestowed many gifts upon mankind and did not leave out skin and hair care ingredients among her wonderful gifts. Mango butter delivers benefit to the skin and hair that work to nourish and hydrate.The butter isbe naturally derived from the earth and provide the skin and hair with nourishment and moisture things that every type of skin and hair needs and appreciates.

This butteris an important raw material for cosmeticmanufacturersand has never been available in organic quality.The butteris natural emollient, softening and soothing to the skin, high oxidative ability, wound healing and regenerative activity due to its high unsaponifiable. Mango butter has a similar consistency to cocoa butter.Mango butter also nourishes the skin rash, eczema, insect bites and poison ivy, providing it with various fatty acids and helping to keep it soft and supple. Mango butter also helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and is particularly effective at treating rough skin.It even provides light protection against UV rays. Mango butter is also edible and is used, among other things, to make chocolate.

Mango butter is extracted and obtained from the de-shelled mango fruit kernels.

Benefits of Mango Butter:

• Rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A and E
• Superior emolliency and lends protection against sun & UV rays
• Nourishes skin rash, eczema, insect bites and poison ivy
• Prevents drying of the skin and formulation of wrinkles
• Restores and maintains moisture
• Promotion of skin cell regeneration and restores elasticity
• Properties similar to cocoa and shea butter used for many of the same purposes
• Semi-solid and non-greasy
• Disperses evenly on contact with skin

Mango tree, Mangifera Indica, can be found all over India is a tropical evergreen which grows 20 m to 30 m high and the fruit is of high quality. The fruit is round and oval and the kernel fat has a fat content of 10% to 15%.

Mangifera Indica also grows in many other parts of the world. Refined and rendered from the seed kernel of the mango tree, this highly prized butter is an exceptional quality base-ingredient for skin and hair care products. Natural

Mango butter for cosmetic use is a fabulous treat for pampering ones skin and hair and a wonderfully rich ingredient for exotic creams and lotions.

Our natural Bulk Beeswax Yellow Granules are characterized by their light to golden yellow hue and a naturally mild sweet aroma. The Bulk Beeswax Yellow Granules are filtered to be free of debris. The cleanliness and small size of the Beeswax Yellow Granules contribute to the products ease of use

Beeswaxpastilles possess all of the same beneficial properties as the block of natural beeswax. Thesebeeswax pastilles sometimes known as beeswax pellets, have a deep golden color and rich, sometimes smoky, aroma. Beeswax is produced by the female worker honeybees. It makes wonderful lip balms, hand lotions, hand creams, moisturizers, in cosmetics, wood finishes, waxes, leather polishes; waterproofing products, and dental molds.
It is impervious to water and unaffected by mildew. It has a melting point of 143 to 148 degrees F. and should only be heated using a double boiler as it is flammable when subjected to fire and flames. It is pliable at 100 degrees F.

Beeswax pastilleis produced by the (female) worker honeybees. The wax is secreted from wax glands on the underside of the bees abdomen and is molded into six-sided cells which are filled with honey, then capped with more wax. When honey is harvested, the top layer of wax that covers the cells, the cappings, must be removed from each hexagon-shaped cell.

Bees use propolis ( derived from resins and essential oils from local plants and pine trees ) to glue together the wooden frames in their hive, and that must be scraped off so the frames can be separated. The natural pastille, which contains some honey, bee parts, and other impurities, must be melted and filtered or strained.
Most natural pastilleis gold or yellow but can also be in shades of orange, brown, etc. The color of the wax is in most part determined by the type of plants the bees collect nectar from. Beeswax pastille has a delightful, light fragrance of honey, flower nectar and pollen.
Beeswax pastillemakes superior, slow burning candles. Natural pastille burns more beautifully than any other wax. It exudes a faint, natural fragrance of honey and pollen. When candles are made with the proper size of wicking, they are smokeless, dripless, and burn with a bright flame.

This product has been fully filtered to remove all debris and results in a clean beeswax material. This versatile all-natural product is used in a number of applications including candle-making, formulating cosmetic goods such as lip balms, and even used as polishes or lubricants in industrial applications. Beeswax blocks are also sought after for their waterproofing capabilities and can be applied topically to outerwear, footwear or furniture for weather protection.

Main Features:
Novel ultrasonic aromatherapy humidifier for home, office, etc.
Humidifier Function:150ml water tank quantity, high humidifying efficiency
Aromatherapy Function:Add some aromatherapy oil into the water, with the function of moisturizing, relieving fatigue, helping sleep, etc. Then you can enjoy the aromatherapy SPA anytime, anywhere

Aromatherapy Mist Maker 260ml

Product Name: Beatles humidifier
Time: 5 hours
Operating voltage: 5V
Product size: 87 * 87 * 117mm
Bottle Capacity: 260ml
Use: suitable for office, home, school, car.

Compact and lightweight, this personal humidifier offers portability that is perfect for travel use.
Save energy, convenient to use.
Automatic water protection with a stable and reliable system.
It can increase humidity of air, reducing dust and bacteria.

You can drop the Essential oil(not included) into the water to make the air fresher.

Notice:

• Use the product with USB connection to laptop or charger
• Dont use WITHOUT of water
• Working temperature:0-45 degree celsius
• Keep it away from children
• Clean the water and put product in dry environment when you dont use it

Package List:1 x Beatle Humidifier

1 x User Manual

Frankincense tearsconsist of the resin obtained fromBoswellia carter, a species of tree native to Arabia, India and northern Africa. It takes between 8 and 10 years for these small, thorny, shrub-like trees to mature before the milky resin can be hand-harvested

Frankincense is a water/alcohol solubleoleoresins. They are usually the exudates formed on the surface of trees and plants, which we have collected and used as medicine, perfume, incense, adhesives and for many other applications, since time immemorial, across the globe, and in most every human culture. Though we like to call them saps, they differ from the true sap of the tree since they are usually produced by special ducts close to the surface of the tree in response to injury. Saps are usually considered the liquid that the tree produces deeper in itself which carries nutrients between roots and the farthest reaches of the tree. Usually accessed by deep tapping of the tree. Our fragrant oleoresins are sometimes exudednaturally, or more often than not in response to our intentional damaging of the bark to produce a resinous response from the tree to the wounding. Usually this method of encouraging the tree to produce oleoresins does little harm.

Asincense, these oleoresins are burned, alone or in combination with other fragrantnatural materialssuch as powdered barks, flowers andessential oils.In ancient times, hot embers from the fire were used to burn incense resins. Today most cultures around the world use manufacturedcharcoalpucks, made from compressed powdered, partly burnt wood. . In countries where burning oleoresins is a daily tradition, one will find simple and ornate electric burners in most homes.

Frankincense tears (Granules)

Also called olibanum. One of the gifts given to baby Jesus by the Wise Men. Frankincense is a water/alcohol soluble resin. It is much easier to work with frankincense when it is in powder form. In order to do this, freeze the frankincense overnight, and then grind it using a mortar & pestal or an electric grinder. Frankincense will dissolve in water, but will do so more rapidly when placed in boiling water.

Uses:

1. Frankincense can be used as a natural decoration in candle making. Herbs should not be added to candle wax that is actually burned. It can be added to hurricane shells that are never burned, or simply placed around the base of pillars as a decoration. Herbs can, however, be added to candle wax and used as non-burning tarts.
2. Frankincense can be used in many potpourri formulations
3. Frankincense can be ground and used in natural bath tea recipes
4. Frankincense can be ground and used in soap recipes to rejuvenate the skin, treat acne, fight fungal and bacterial infections, and to treat wounds.
5. Frankincense can be used in the formulation of natural infusions.
6. Frankincense can be ground and used in the formulations of perfumes.
7. Frankincense can be ground and used in lotions, creams, and ointments.
8. Frankincense can be ground and used in emulsifying scrubs.
9. Frankincense tears can be burned as incense. Frankincense can be placed in boiling water and the steam inhaled to help reduce sinus and lung congestion.

Our Witch Hazel is pure and top quality. It is a 14%Natural Grain Alcoholconcentration which is the typical concentration for premium Witch Hazel. This highly stable liquid product is water, alcohol and glycol soluble and is a great natural base for a multitude of cosmetic formulations. Witch Hazel is easily incorporated in clear formulations as well as many creams and lotions.

Application:

-On skin, dab a cotton ball in the witch hazel and rub onto the affected area.
-For varicose veins, soak towel in witch hazel and put towel onto the affected area for roughly 20-30 minutes a day.

Witch hazel is an extract from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub Hamamelis virginiana. It has a long history in various folk medicinal treatments. According to Drugs.com, there are more than 30 traditional uses for witch hazel including hemorrhoids, burns, cancers, tuberculosis, colds and fever. Its primary use through the years has been for the treatment of skin conditions, and scientists are just now beginning to understand how it works and how it can benefit the skin.

One of witch hazels most impressive properties is its anti-inflammatory effects on conditions such as diaper rash, razor burn and bug bites. Inflammation is caused by free radicals in skin cells, and scientists at Japans Shiga Central Laboratory studied 65 plant extracts for their potential anti-inflammatory applications as an anti-aging treatment for skin. Only two of the extracts exhibited active oxygen-scavenging effects and protective activity against cell damage, with one being Hamamelis virginiana.

Another traditional use for witch hazel is to soothe poison ivy, treat chicken pox and heal bruises and cuts, all caused or irritated by viruses and bacteria. A German study in 2002, abstracted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, investigated the antimicrobial activity of a Hamamelis distillate on bacteria and fungi such as Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans and other organisms in vitro. The results showed a significant antimicrobial activity for the witch hazel extract, leading the researchers to conclude that it can be helpful in preventing the bacterial colonization that has a central role in the development of atopic dermatitis and intertrigo dermatitis, as well as other microbial skin conditions.

Witch hazel is considered to be a potent astringent due to the high level of tannins in the leaves, according to Drugs.com. The tannins help to tighten skin proteins which then form a protecting covering to help promote skin healing and stop bleeding. This property makes it particularly useful for treating skin conditions like eczema, as well as restoring vessel tone in varicose veins and also soothing hemorrhoids.

Women frequently use witch hazel to lock moisture into skin. A study at the University Hospital Luebeck Dermatology Department in Germany treated children suffering from skin disorders and injuries with a Hamamelis ointment and found that it was safe and as effective as dexpanthenol. Dexpanthenola is a prescription drug used as a moisturizer to improve hydration of the stratum corneum, or outer skin layer, to reduce water loss from skin and to maintain skin softness and elasticity.

Another traditional use for witch hazel is to treat sunburn and prevent peeling and flaking. Two separate studies at the BioSkin Institute for Dermatological Research and Development in Germany looked at witch hazels sun-protectant properties. The first, in 1998, treated healthy patients with a 10 percent hamamelis lotion after exposure to UVB doses, and the second, in 2002, treated healthy volunteers with the lotion after exposure to UVA radiation. In both instances, the lotion produced a significant suppression of skin redness or burning on the skin after the radiation exposure.

Source: Livestrong.com

Activated charcoal is made by manufacturers heating common charcoal in the presence of a gas that causes the charcoal to develop internal spaces or pores that allow activated charcoal to trap chemicals. It is for this reason that activated charcoal is often used to absorb toxic substances.

Stephenson Melt & Pour Soap Base Crystal SLS/SLES Free

Our Crystal SLS/SLES Free Melt & Pour Soap Base is a product of Stephenson, not containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate, detergent free, and is used to easily manufacture soap bars. As its name suggests, these products simply need to be melted to a liquid and poured into a soap tray of your choice. Melt and pour soap bases can be formulated with added essential or fragrance oils or used as is.

This SLS/SLES free soap base isslightly transparent, neutral in odorand derived from glycerin and coconut oil, yielding moisturizing properties. Stephenson soap bases can be molded as desired and colorings may be added to create a wide range of unique soap bar products. Melt and pour soap bases containing glycerin have great foaming capabilities and leave the skin feeling soft and nourished.

Ingredient List:

Aqua, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laurate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Oleate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glyceryl Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Thiosulfate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate

Stephenson Melt & Pour Soap Base Crystal SLS/SLES Free

Our Crystal SLS/SLES Free Melt & Pour Soap Base is a product of Stephenson, not containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate, detergent free, and is used to easily manufacture soap bars. As its name suggests, these products simply need to be melted to a liquid and poured into a soap tray of your choice. Melt and pour soap bases can be formulated with added essential or fragrance oils or used as is. This SLS/SLES free soap base is transparent, neutral in odor and derived from glycerin and coconut oil, yielding moisturizing properties. Stephenson soap bases can be molded as desired and colorings may be added to create a wide range of unique soap bar products. Melt and pour soap bases containing glycerin have great foaming capabilities and leave the skin feeling soft and nourished.

Product Characteristics:

Vegetable based

High clarity/Transparency

High natural glycerin content

Vegetable based High clarity/Transparency

Excellent foaming Dramatically reduces the darkening effect associated with adding vanilla based fragrances to melt and pour bases

Excellent transparency enables bright colours

Excellent moisturising from a high glycerine content which provides a pleasant skin feel

Superior colour stability even if kept at a high temperature for extended periods

Neutral odourprovides excellent fragrance lift Suitable for slicing or moulding

Unlike other soap bases, our base contains NO Triethanolamine

• To create your very own set of hand made glycerine soap bars, here is what youll need:CrystalSLS/SLES Slice into melt able chunks
• Fragrance if you wish
• Add dried Botanicals if you wish
• A soap mould and slicer
• Microwave / Double boilerOpen / Cut Simply open the packaging, safely cut the Crystal soap base into smaller cubes, doing this will make the soap easier to handle and melt.Melt Gradually heat the soap base ensuring that the soap melts evenly and does not boil and burn. If you are melting in a microwave please be careful and keep an eye on the soap as it can bubble over the container.Mix You can use Essential Oils, Fragrances, Colours, Botanicals and Additives. Simply add to the melted soap base, mix gently ensuring that any fragrance you have added is evenly distributed throughout the soap base.Pour Working quickly, simply pour your soap base into your soap mould. At this point you can add dried botanicals to the surface of the soap, by gently pressing them into the top of the soap if you wish.Create Once your soaps have set and fully hardened simply remove from the moulds. We recommend always wrapping your soap bars immediately after releasing from the moulds to protect and preserve the soap

Boston Glass Bottle Dropper.

30ml dropper fits our30ml boston glass bottle

100ml dropper fits our 100ml boston glass bottle

Aluminum Jars

30gmJar Dimensions: Height: 21mm Width: 50mm

Non-GMO Sunflower Lecithin Liquid, a viscous material having a dark orange to brown color. Sunflower lecithin in liquid form, also referred to by the botanical nameHelianthus annuus lecithin, is steam-distilled from sunflower seeds and contains a characteristic flavor profile and aroma.

In the cosmetic industry, sunflower lecithin acts as a stabilizing agent and surfactant in formulations. It can be found in common personal care items such as body lotions, creams, face cleansers and several makeup products.

For external use only

Sunflower Lecithin is a naturally occurring mixture of the diglycerides of stearic, palmitic and oleic acids, linked to the cholineesterof phosphoric acid whose form varies from a waxy mass to a thick, pour-able liquid. Lecithin are used in the formulation of a large number of cosmetics and personal care products.

Sunflower Lecithin Liquid is a phospholipid* emulsifier suited to water in oil, or oil in water, emulsions depending on temperature and ratio. One of the characteristics of Sunflower Lecithin is its suitability to both oil and water, making it an ideal choice for a variety of emulsion applications.

Sunflower Lecithin Liquid is and emulsifier that is very well suited to use in very thin or liquid emulsions where other emulsifiers will fail. Lecithin Liquid is also the best choice for emulsions that are close to a 50 / 50 oil / water ratio where other emulsifiers will destabilize. For optimal stability try incorporatingBees Wax orOlive wax equal to half of the amount of Lecithin Liquid. As a general rule, use higher amounts of Lecithin Liquid when you have a higher water ratio.

Lecithin is a natural, nonionic emulsifier (occurs in most living cells) consisting of 4
phospholipids (phosphatidyl choline, -ethanolamin, -serin, -inositol), capable to bind water & fats (preventsfat-water separation), derived from sunflower seed. Dark amber, honey-like consistency, characteristic odor. Solublein oils, partly soluble in alcohols, dispersible in water. HLB value approx. 4 (gives water-in-oil emulsions).
CAS: 8002-43-5
INCI Name: Lecithin
Benefits:

Natural emulsifier and dispersing agent
Excellent water binding ability (prevents moisture loss)
Good emollient, anti-sticking and refatting properties
Controls viscosity

Use: Sunflower lecithin is main skin-Conditioning Agent miscellaneous; Surfactant Emulsifying Agent; antistatic ; emollient; As a skin conditioning agent can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase. Typical use level is 0.5-5%. In creams and lotions mostlyused as co-emulsifier together with other, more potent emulsifiers.

For external use only.
Applications: Lotions, creams, ointments, salves, body washes, shampoos, sun care products & after-sun
products, body butter, makeup products.
Raw material source: Sunflower
Manufacture: Produced by water degumming the extracted oil of Sunflower seeds using various solvents.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free
Vegan: Does not contains animal-derived components

Lots of glitter for you. The maximum micron size (150) that may be used in face makeup. Just add a bit of color and you have an eyeshadow with lots of sparkle.

Approved for cosmetic use without restriction.

Micron Size 30-150

Introduction
Coloured Micas which is their popular name or Pearlescents as they are also called, are beautiful natural colours that are created by coating muscovite mica flakes with high heat resistant iron oxides, ultramarines (referred to as nature identical) or dyes.

What Is Natural
Natural is a word that is often used to describe products or ingredients. The definition of natural according to the English Oxford Dictionary meansexisting in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. Coloured micas are made from ingredients formed from mineral rocks and we can probably all agree that rock from the Earth is natural. Of course to put these crushed rocks onto your face or in your cosmetic products without refining and purifying them first would be totally irresponsible practise not to mention extremely painful!

How Are Coloured Micas Formed?
They must go through a complex manufacturing process involving mica flakes, occasionally titanium dioxide and iron oxides or ultramarines depending on the end colour, to become the stunning colours that we have all come to know and love. For cosmetic use, coloured micas must then go through an extra process to refine and purify them even further which brings them to cosmetic grade standards for use in all products defined as cosmetic.

What Can Coloured Micas Be Used In?
They are used in a wide variety of applications including decorative paints such as for car paintwork, wonderful effects can be achieved on the artists canvas as well as caligraphy. They are also used in card making, candle making (normally to decorate the surface) and of course cosmetics including soaps.

Cosmetic grade coloured micas are most famously known for their use in mineral makeup and are the preferred choice for colouring mineral eyeshadows, lip products, blushers, etc. They are also used by nail enthusiasts in nail polish and have gained incredible popularity as a natural alternative to colour soaps.

Are All Coloured Micas The Same?
No. The colour range of coloured micas can cover the whole spectrum and beyond! Within that spectrum, you will then find certain colours can be metallic in nature, others iridescent, there are colour shifters as in chameleon and so many more. Then there is the system for size grading of coloured micas and in fact most mineral ingredients, this is done in microns. With coloured micas, generally the lower the micron size, the more inclined they will be to shimmer rather than sparkle and the coverage will be heavier. The higher the micron size the more sparkle they will have and less coverage.

To Dye Or Not To Dye
Coloured micas coated with artificial dyes can bleed somewhat in soap, so when buying coloured micas for soap making, it is always best to check with your supplier on which type of micas they stock.

We choose not to stock coloured micas containing artificial dyes as we prefer to keep our products as close to natural as we possibly can.

Coloured Micas In Cosmetics
Add them singularly to pre-mixed eyeshadow bases forstunning eyeshadows or make up your own tailor madecolour blendby mixing a few together. They are notlimited to eyeshadows either, some of the more muted pinks, lilacs, peachesandbrowns can be added to blusher bases to give a very pretty effect.

Theycan also be used as eyeliners, just dampen your eyeliner brush, tip a little out of your container into the lid or on to the back of your hand, dip in and draw as simple as that! Remember, not to dip your wet brush into any containers of mineral powders, tip a little out firstand use.

Either way, in formulating mineral makeup we need these beauties like an artist needs his palette!

Note:It is important to remember that you should never grind your coloured micas unless you want them to lose their lustre.

Coloured micas are very sparkly and when used in M&P their vibrancy and sparkle is magnified even more. When mixed into the opaque batter in cold process soap they loose much of their sparkle but still retain their colour but less saturated. When used to decorate the surface, using many popular techniques such as mica oil swirls, our colours will really make your products stand out from the crowd.

The coloured micas that you see in this categoryare the most popular colours used regularly in CP soap by our wonderful community of soapers.

Suggested usage rates:-

CP Bases 1.0% to 5.0% calculated by total weight depending on the desired colour intensity.

Opaque M&P Bases 1.5% to 2% calculated by total weight.This equates to 3tsps to 5tsps of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Clear Translucent Bases- 0.25% to 0.5% calculated by total weight.This equates totsp to 1tsp of Coloured Mica per 500g of base depending on the desired colour intensity.

Golden Brands soy wax flakes for candle making. These soy wax flakes are made out of 100% partially hydrogenated soybean oil with no additives. Additives such as coloring, fragrance oils or essential oils can be added to this material to create a unique finished product.

Soy waxis a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated.

The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process dramatically alters the melting point of the oil, making it a solid at room temperature. The leftover bean husks are commonly used as animal feed.

The U.S. grows the vast majority of the worlds soy beans, primarily in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana.

Unrefined Natural Shea Butter chunky is Shea butter packaged by scooping into a container. Its to further give confidence to our esteemed customers that our Shea butter is pure.

Unrefined NaturalShea Butterphenolics, a constituent element of polyphenols, have anti-aging benefits and properties similar to green tea. Unrefined Natural Shea Buttercontains five essential fatty acids, (a major amount coming from stearic and oleic acids), phytosterols, vitamins E and D, good for healing skin irritations, and vitamin A. This combination of ingredients helps neutralize free radical damage, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and fading age spots, as well as stimulating collagen production.

Unrefined Natural Shea Butters healing skin care benefits
Anti-Aging.
Anti-Wrinkle Cure.
Soften Heel with Crack-free feet.
Natural sun screen.
Achieve even tone skin, eliminate pigmentation curve.
Reduce Blemishes & Scarring.
Anti-Inflammatory agent.
Raw natural Shea butter Prevents Hair Fall due from Dry hair and scalp.
Eliminate Scalp Irritation from dryness or chemical processing.
Protect hair from weather damages dryness, humidity & wind.
Natural (Face & Whole Body) moisturizer.
Relief from dry skin, including extreme dryness like Eczema.
Excellent after shave moisturizer.
Helps prevent skin rashes, ideal for baby diaper rashes.
Reduce pregnancy relate stretch marks.
Helps reduce acne.
Helps treating Rheumatism and muscle tensionwhen used as massage

Our Beeswax pastilles are cosmetic grade beeswax that have been bleached and filtered to remove any impurities, then shaped into small pellets for easy use. These Beeswax Beads are 100% natural and are refined through physical processes, and no chemicals are used. The natural wax is melted and filtered through active carbon to remove its scent and color, which may vary from white to off-white. These beads are then used in formulations where a cream base or end product is fragrance-free and white in color, but to which color and fragrance can later be added.

Beeswax pastilles can be used in lotions, creams, balms, body butter and even soaps. They provide body and stiffness to formulations and assist as an incomplete emulsifier or thickener.

For candle making, natural beeswax burns cleaner and longer than petroleum-based paraffin waxes. It does not smoke as with petroleum-based paraffin. Made of 100% pure refined beeswax, this slow-burning wax is preferred when making aromatherapy-grade candles.

Caution:The melting point of this wax is between 62and 67C (143to 152F). Overheating thiswill impact its scent and color. Please melt at as low a heat as possible while stirring gently, and use it as soon as it is melted, as it will cook and render poor-quality results such as a cooked or burnt odor, and off-white color.

This product has been fully filtered to remove all debris and results in a clean beeswax material. This versatile all-natural product is used in a number of applications including candle-making, formulating cosmetic goods such as lip balms, and even used as polishes or lubricants in industrial applications. Beeswax blocks are also sought after for their waterproofing capabilities and can be applied topically to outerwear, footwear or furniture for weather protection.

DuduOsun Soap is revered for having skin nourishing benefits due to an abundance of antioxidants. The soap is made from the ashes of plantain skin, cocoa pod and palm leaves, Shea butter and palm oil from leaves or kernels.

Dudu Osun Soap

Dudu Osun soap is specially formulated entirely from natural ingredients and herbs. Dudu Osun soap will have you feeling refreshed and silky smooth. Dudu Osun soap is made in west Africa from Tropical honey, Shea butter, Osun (camwood), palm kernel oil, cocoa pod ash, Aloe Vera, lime juice, water and Fragrance.

1. Protects Against Photo Aging

Antioxidants in dudu osun soapprotect the skin from free radical damage, which is a cause of premature skin aging, wrinkles and facial lines.

2. Improves Skin Tone

Black soap firms and tones skin and improves skin texture, for more supple and glowing skin.

3. Fades Skin Discolorations

The soaphelps evenout and fade brownspots and discolorations.

4. Reduces Inflammation and Skin Irritations

Dudu Osun soap helps reduceinflammation and skin irritations. It is soothing on dry and irritated skin, relieving dry patches, rashes and red areas.

5. Helps to Heal Problem Skin

It eases the symptoms of skin conditions like acne. Users have said that black soaphelps lessen, treatand clear acne, gets rid of blackheads, psoriasis and eczema.

6. Has Deep Cleansing Action

Dudu Osun soap has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and is greatfor deep pore cleansing. It also is effective atremovingmakeup because of the oils and butters.

7. It Alleviates Razor Bumps

It is oftenused by men duringshaving because of the high Shea butter content, whichprotects the skin.

Glass Perfume Bottles w/ Color Fine Mist Sprayers

Contains 4 Colors

Dimensions: Height: 120mm Width: 10mm

Capacity 20ml

Clear Cream Jar Golden Cover

Dimensions: Height: 30mm Width: 35mm

Capacity 15ml

Vitamin E Clear (dL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate). This compound is known for its antioxidant properties and can be added to formulas to help protect finished goods from oxidation and rancidity.

Vitamin E Clear (dL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate).Itis fat soluble and almost completely colorless. This compound is known for its antioxidant properties and can be added to formulas to help protect finished goods from oxidation and rancidity. Vitamin E Clear is a preferred additive for food and cosmetic products for antioxidant properties because it does not significantly affect the color of the end result.

Dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate is highly active in the human body making it a preferred Vitamin E compound. Thisdl-alpha tocopheryl acetate has an activity measurement of 1, 000 I.U.s per gram solution (about 1ml).Ithas a number of applications and is widely used in the food manufacturing industry as well as in various cosmetics.

The antioxidant properties can protect skin from damages by reactive oxygen radicals.It has also moisturizing effects and may improve the appearance of aged skin.It has also been found to provide soothing properties and promote skin rejuvenation

Water-insoluble vitamin E formed by esterification of acetic acid & tocopherol. Purity >98%. pH 6-8. Clear viscous yellow liquid, faint odor. Soluble in alcohol & oil, water insoluble.

Add to oil phase or final phase after emulsification. Typical use level 1-10%.