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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.
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
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.
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
Country of Origin: China
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.
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
High quality, refined beeswax. The perfect raw ingredient for use in your cosmetics and other DIY projects. As the beeswax comes in pellets it is much easier to melt and measure than a bar of wax. White refined beeswax is a versatile product used in a variety of areas around the home from waterproofing to candle making. Beeswax can be heated and reused and rarely goes rancid.
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.
Itsemollientpropertiesmake this ingredient very popular incosmetic andpersonalcareproducts, such assoaps, lotions, lipbalms, hair products, andethnic productsin general.
Cosmetic use:Face care, Body care, Conditioner, Dry hair, Dehydrated skin, Dry skin, Sensitive skin, Baby products, Hair products, Lipstick, Soap, Shampoo, Anti-age care, Lip care, Hand care, Nail care
DeodorisednaturalCocoa butter is widely used as a treatment for pregnancy stretch marks. With its A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, vitamins, it is excellent moisturizer for skin health.
Deodorised Cocoa butter contains a large proportion of minerals including calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper and iron, all of which are in a highly bioavailable form that render them more effective than commercial vitamin supplements. Not only that, though, it also contains tryptophan, involved in the formation of serotonin, the feel good neurotransmitter, and also dopamine and phenylethylamine, all good substances. It is brain food as well as food for your skin.
Benefits to Skin
Main Features:
Novel ultrasonic aromatherapy humidifier for home, office, etc.
Humidifier Function:160ml 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
Matte finish, truein tone. Use by itself or to deepen the tone of other colors. This pigment powder color has been filtered of harmful impurities. When used in clear bases, the color will not remain transparent.
At Natures Key we only sell the finest quality ingredients and our Woodland Oxide Pigment Powder is no different.Our Woodland Oxide Pigment Powder is the highest quality available online and we never sacrifice quality for price.
In todays global market place you have to be very careful of where you buy your products and where it is produced. Most suppliers today simply purchase the lowest cost Woodland Pigment Powder they can and sell to unsuspecting customers without warning. We only purchase our oils, butters, waxes and ingredients from ethical producers around the world to ensure the absolute best quality for our customers. All of our ingredient suppliers are screened to ensure, quality, ethical responsibility and consistency so that the product you receive is always top notch. It is for this reason that our Woodland Oxide Pigment Powder and all of our other quality ingredients come with a full 30 day money back guarantee if the quality does not meet your standards.
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.
| INCI | Color Index Number | CAS # |
| Iron Oxide | 77491 | 1309-37-1 |
| Titanium Dioxide | 77891 | 13463-67-7 |
| Manganese Violet | 77742 | 10101-66-3 |
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.
Activated charcoal, granular activated carbon, granular active carbon all different terms which just so happen to refer to one specific type of charcoal. Or, more accurately, it is charcoal reheated and oxidized, making the charcoal highly porous. Even though charcoal on its own is known for being a fairly porous substance, when oxidized (or, in some cases, carbonized with other inert gases) the amount of porous spaces increases significantly.
One of the common utilizations of this porous carbon is to filter gas. Not as in fuel, but the gaseous substances that are either naturally produced or expelled from various machinery. Take, for example, air filters. Air is technically a gas, and when the air contains impure elements, a purifier in the form of a filter will help remove these impurities. In a slightly different form, the activated charcoal will perform the same function with watera use common in fish tanks.
Activated carbon attracts and holds organic chemicals from vapor and liquid streams cleaning them of unwanted chemicals. It does not have a greatcapacityfor these chemicals, but is very cost effective for treating large volumes of air or water to remove dilute concentrations of contamination.
We would not suggest trying to make your own Activated Charcoal. There are tutorials on the web to do so, but many instructions are unsafe in many ways. One of the reasons to come to a carbon expert is due to the strict testing that goes on before, during and after manufacturing. If you were to make your own charcoal and consume it, sure you may not feel immediate side-effects, but the wrong process could have a long-term negative effect. Why risk your health when one bag could last you a lifetime?
Kaolin clay have been used for centuries as a method to help beautify the skin.Kaolin clayare available as a fine powder and are present in almost all traditional beauty regimens. Kaolin clayexfoliate, clean and invigorate the skin while improving blood circulation. Kaolin clay has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and harmful toxins from the skin. The addition of herbs add even greater benefit.
Cosmetic clays are made up of different mineral contents, and each clay type has a different effect on the skin. The high mineral content of clay rejuvenates the skin while the clay exfoliates and stimulates blood circulation to the skin. Regular use of clay facials will remove dead skin cells, improve circulation to the skin, remove debris from the pores and bring about a smooth healthy glow. Each clay has the ability to absorb toxins from the skin but they differ in their level of absorption.
Kaolin clay is commonly used in facials, but they can also be added to body powders and soaps. Cosmetic clays come in beautiful hues including pink, deep red, light sage green, yellow, white, gray and blue. This array of colors makes them a popular choice for use as a natural colorant in soap, lotions, creams and bath salts.
Clays that are suitable for dry, sensitive or normal skin are Pink Kaolin, White Kaolin, Yellow Kaolin, and Rose. Clays that are suitable for oily skin are Bentonite, French Green, Green Illite, Red Kaolin, Blue Montmorillonite, Red Montmorillonite, Moroccan Red, and Multani Mitti (Indian Fullers Earth). Clays that are suitable for all skin types are Dead Sea, Rhassoul and Sea clays.
When purchasing clays, be sure to purchase clays that are cosmetic or medicinal grade. Technical grade clays often have dangerously high content levels of lead and should be avoided.
The following facial mask recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your specific skin type and personal preferences.
Using Clay in Soap
The addition of clay gives soap a creamy dense lather that makes it ideal for shaving. Bentonite and French Green clay are often used for this purpose. Clay is also useful for adding natural earth tone colors to soap.Use it at a rate of 1 T per pound of soap.
Clay Facial Mask Recipe
Choose a cosmetic clay and herbs that are suitable for your skin type.
Mix the powdered ingredients to make 4 oz. of dry clay facial and store in a 4 oz. jar.
Clay facial masks should not be stored pre-mixed with the wetting agent. To use, add approximately 1/2 oz. of the dry clay facial herb blend to a small bowl and mix enough warm water or hydrosol to make a paste. Add a drop or 2 of essential oil if desired.
Apply to the skin in a gentle circular motion, and leave it to dry for about 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm water. If the skin feels tight, a light oil such as camelina can be applied afterwards. Experiment with other wetting agents. Strawberry puree will act like an alpha-hydroxy. Cucumber puree cools the skin, yogurt cools and softens the skin, and milk removes dead skin cells and softens the skin.
Clays have been used for centuries as a method to help beautify the skin. They are available as a fine powder and are present in almost all traditional beauty regimens. They exfoliate, clean and invigorate the skin while improving blood circulation. Clay has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and harmful toxins from the skin. The addition of herbs add even greater benefit.
Cosmetic clays are made up of different mineral contents, and each clay type has a different effect on the skin. The high mineral content of clay rejuvenates the skin while the clay exfoliates and stimulates blood circulation to the skin. Regular use of clay facials will remove dead skin cells, improve circulation to the skin, remove debris from the pores and bring about a smooth healthy glow. Each clay has the ability to absorb toxins from the skin but they differ in their level of absorption.
Clays are commonly used in facials, but they can also be added to body powders and soaps. Cosmetic clays come in beautiful hues including pink, deep red, light sage green, yellow, white, gray and blue. This array of colors makes them a popular choice for use as a natural colorant in soap, lotions, creams and bath salts.
Clays that are suitable for dry, sensitive or normal skin are Pink Kaolin, White Kaolin, Yellow Kaolin, and Rose. Clays that are suitable for oily skin are Bentonite, French Green, Green Illite, Red Kaolin, Blue Montmorillonite, Red Montmorillonite, Moroccan Red, and Multani Mitti (Indian Fullers Earth). Clays that are suitable for all skin types are Dead Sea, Rhassoul and Sea clays.
When purchasing clays, be sure to purchase clays that are cosmetic or medicinal grade. Technical grade clays often have dangerously high content levels of lead and should be avoided.
The following facial mask recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your specific skin type and personal preferences.
Using Clay in Soap
The addition of clay gives soap a creamy dense lather that makes it ideal for shaving. Bentonite and French Green clay are often used for this purpose. Clay is also useful for adding natural earth tone colors to soap.Use it at a rate of 1 T per pound of soap.
Clay Facial Mask Recipe
Choose a cosmetic clay and herbs that are suitable for your skin type.
Mix the powdered ingredients to make 4 oz. of dry clay facial and store in a 4 oz. jar.
Clay facial masks should not be stored pre-mixed with the wetting agent. To use, add approximately 1/2 oz. of the dry clay facial herb blend to a small bowl and mix enough warm water or hydrosol to make a paste. Add a drop or 2 of essential oil if desired.
Apply to the skin in a gentle circular motion, and leave it to dry for about 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm water. If the skin feels tight, a light oil such as camelina can be applied afterwards. Experiment with other wetting agents. Strawberry puree will act like an alpha-hydroxy. Cucumber puree cools the skin, yogurt cools and softens the skin, and milk removes dead skin cells and softens the skin.
he small particle size keeps the powder from clumping, clogging mesh screens or mottling in printing.
Light Fast and resistant to heat.
Resin Polyester 3 (Proprietary): 98.2%
Pigment Violet 15 (Cas#18474-87-2) 0.70%
Pigment Red 28 (Cas# 12769-96-9)
pH: Between 6-9%
Particle Size: 1-2 Microns
NEON MAGENTA: NOT APPROVED FOR COSMETIC USE
Widely use in, Poly Resin, Nail Art, Candle Making, Soap Making, Resin Jewelery, Artists Acrylic and Tempera paints, Watercolors and Polymer Clay
Non Bleeding and will not change color. Typical Usage Rate for Soapmaking would start at 5 grams per 500 grams. Use more for a deeper shade or less for lighter
Also popular for Nail Polish, Resin and other Industrial Paint Appllications.Our neon powder pigments are made by in a way that gives them the capability of converting lower end of spectrum and UV light into the visible light of the key wavelength.This phenomenon of absorbing white and ultra violet lights along with converting them in visible range makes this pigment exceptionally bright and of outstanding visibility.
Formaldehyde Free
The small particle size keeps the powder from clumping, clogging mesh screens or mottling in printing.
Light Fast and resistant to heat.
Resin Polyester 3 (Proprietary): 98.8%
Pigment Green 7 ( Cas#1328-53-6) 1.2%
pH: Between 6-9%
Particle Size: 1-2 Microns
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:
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.
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%.
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.
Product of USA
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
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
Shea butter (Low Sweat Natural) Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
Shea butter All Natural Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base: SLS/SLES free, this soap gives off a creamy lather while promoting moisture and softening. It contains 20% added glycerin and only the finest vegetable oils. There are no detergents, no surfactants, no sulfates, no alcohol.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Castor Oil, Shea butter , Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin), Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Sorbitol (moisturizer), Propylene Glycol (made from vegetable glycerine), Titanium Dioxide (mineral whitener used in opaque soaps)
Store your soap in a dry place out of the stream of water, and on a draining soap dish. A slatted wood or bamboo soap dish is ideal because it wicks water away from the soap, allowing the soap to dry properly. Alternatively, a soap saver (an oval disk with raised nubs) placed in the bottom of your favorite soap dish should keep it high and dry.Unused soaps need to be stored in a cool, dry place preferably, NOT the bathroom. A linen closet is great.
Cocoa butter (Low sweat Natural) Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
Finest quality glycerin soap.Fine Natural Vegetable Oil Recipe*
20% Kosher Glycerine added in most bases
Hypo-Allergenic
Non-Comedogenic
Biodegradable
No Animal Testing
No Animal Products*
Vegan*
Gluten Free**
Soy Free
No SLS or SLES are used in any of our soaps or bases
Product Characteristics:
All Natural Shea Butter Melt and Pour Soap Base: Made with 5% naturally crushed Shea butter. This soap base gives off a creamy lather while promoting moisture and softening. This is one of our most popular melt and pour bases
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil
Sunflower Oil
Castor Oil
Shea butter
Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin)
Purified Water
Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent)
Sorbitol (moisturizer)
Propylene Glycol (made from vegetable glycerine)
Titanium Dioxide (mineral whitener used in opaque soaps)
This all natural SLS/SLES free soap base is cream white, neutral in odor and derived from glycerin and coconut oil, yielding moisturizing properties. 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.
Cocoa butter (low sweat natural) Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
Cocoa butter All Natural Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base: SLS/SLES free, this is one of our most popular soap bases. It contains 20% added glycerin and only the finest vegetable oils. There are no detergents, no surfactants, no sulfates, no alcohol and no sugar solutions.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Castor Oil, Cocoa butter (unrefined), Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin), Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Sorbitol (moisturizer), Propylene Glycol (made from vegetable glycerine), Titanium Dioxide (mineral whitener used in opaque soaps)
Store your soap in a dry place out of the stream of water, and on a draining soap dish. A slatted wood or bamboo soap dish is ideal because it wicks water away from the soap, allowing the soap to dry properly. Alternatively, a soap saver (an oval disk with raised nubs) placed in the bottom of your favorite soap dish should keep it high and dry.Unused soaps need to be stored in a cool, dry place preferably, NOT the bathroom. A linen closet is great.
Natures Key Cocoa butter (Low Sweat -Natural) Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
Finest quality glycerin soap.Fine Natural Vegetable Oil Recipe*
20% Kosher Glycerine added in most bases
Hypo-Allergenic
Non-Comedogenic
Biodegradable
No Animal Testing
No Animal Products*
Vegan*
Gluten Free**
Soy Free
No SLS or SLES are used in any of our soaps or bases
Product Characteristics:
All Natural Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base: This is one of our most popular soap bases. It contains 20% added glycerin and only the finest vegetable oils. There are no detergents, no surfactants, no sulfates, no alcohol and no sugar solutions.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil
Sunflower Oil
Castor Oil
Cocoa butter Unrefined
Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin)
Purified Water
Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent)
Sorbitol (moisturizer)
Propylene Glycol (made from vegetable glycerine)
Titanium Dioxide (mineral whitener used in opaque soaps)
This all natural SLS/SLES free soap base is cream white, neutral in odor and derived from glycerin and coconut oil, yielding moisturizing properties. 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.
Natures Key (Low sweat natural) Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
All Natural Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base: This is one of our most popular soap bases. SLS/SLEA free, it contains 20% added glycerin and only the finest vegetable oils. There are no detergents, no surfactants, no sulfates, no alcohol and no sugar solutions.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Castor Oil, Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin), Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Sorbitol (moisturizer), Propylene Glycol (made from vegetable glycerine)
Store your soap in a dry place out of the stream of water, and on a draining soap dish. A slatted wood or bamboo soap dish is ideal because it wicks water away from the soap, allowing the soap to dry properly. Alternatively, a soap saver (an oval disk with raised nubs) placed in the bottom of your favorite soap dish should keep it high and dry.Unused soaps need to be stored in a cool, dry place preferably, NOT the bathroom. A linen closet is great.
(Low Sweat Natural) Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base
Finest quality glycerin soap.Fine Natural Vegetable Oil Recipe*
20% Kosher Glycerine added in most bases
Hypo-Allergenic
Non-Comedogenic
Biodegradable
No Animal Testing
No Animal Products*
Vegan*
Gluten Free**
Soy Free
No SLS or SLES are used in any of our soaps or bases
Product Characteristics:
All Natural Glycerin Melt and Pour Soap Base: This is one of our most popular soap bases. It contains 20% added glycerin and only the finest vegetable oils. There are no detergents, no surfactants, no sulfates, no alcohol and no sugar solutions.
Ingredients:
Coconut Oil
Sunflower Oil
Castor Oil
Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin)
Purified Water
Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent)
Sorbitol (moisturizer)
Propylene Glycol (made from vegetable glycerine)
This SLS/SLES free soap base is opaque, neutral in odor and derived from glycerin and coconut oil, yielding moisturizing properties. 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.
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
Origin: United Kingdom
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
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.
For external use only
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%.
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.
Papaya Seed Oil is light and is quickly absorbed into the skin. Papaya seed Oil is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin A & C and a remarkable stable source of omega 6 & 9 and natural fruit enzymes- papain, an important ingredient for maintaining the elasticity of the skin
PAPAYA SEED OIL 100% Pure / Refined / Natural / Undiluted / Cold Pressed Carrier oil. For Face, Body, Hair, Lip and Nail Care.
PAPAYA SEED OIL 100% Pure / Refined / Natural / Undiluted / Cold Pressed Carrier oil. For Face, Body, Hair, Lip and Nail Care.
Papaya Seed Oil is light and is quickly absorbed into the skin. Papaya seed Oil is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin A & C and a remarkable stable source of omega 6 & 9 and natural fruit enzymes- papain, an important ingredient for maintaining the elasticity of the skin. The oil is a very potent antioxidant. Include Papaya Seed Oil in skin care formulations for maturing or sensitive skin. The recommended usage is between 1-5% up to 100%.
FOR FACE: Just mix a few drops of Papaya Seed Oil with your favourite cream. It is usually applied at night as a moisturizing agent. It is non-greasy and non-oily and absorbs into the skin very easily and does not leave an oily feel. Just mix a few drops of Papaya Seed Oil with your favourite cream, lotion, make-up remover, shower & bath gel, shampoos and face mask. FOR HAIR: Add 2-3 drops to your own favourite shampoo or conditioner. It gives the hair freshness, brilliance and lustier. This oil is absorbed very easily by the skin and the scalp and helps the cells to rejuvenate. You will love this oil.
Virgin Cranberry seed oil is considered unique due to its even balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Cranberry seed oil is widely used throughout the cosmetic and personal care industries in lotions, balms, topical serums, moisturizing skin creams and sun protection products.
Cold Pressed Virgin (Unrefined)
Allergy concern: May contains seeds
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Net 30ml/100ml/500ml
Cranberry Seed oil: You may already know that cranberries are good for you. Theyre considered one of the fruits that are particularly high in antioxidants, which can be key in protecting the body from many of our modern-day diseases.
This antioxidant capability also makes cranberries useful in skin care, as they can protect the skin fromenvironmental stressors. Whats really exciting about cranberry seed oil, however, is that it is the only oil we know of so far that has a perfect ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, which means that it absorbs super well into the skin, giving you great hydration. It also means your skin is more likely to absorb the potent antioxidants, Vitamin E, and other nutrients in the oil.
Cranberry seeds used to be discarded with the berrys pulp, but now we use them when making soaps and facial scrubs, as they provide gentle exfoliating action. The seeds can also be cold pressed to extract the oil, which produce golden or yellow oil with a fruity aroma.
Cranberry seed oil contains a variety of nutrients and compounds that provide benefits to the skin. The main benefit of this oil, however, is its ability to absorb so well. Heres a glance at some of the nutrients and their benefits:
These unique nutrients working together also provide anti-aging effects, helping to protect the skin from the elements, while moisturizing and strengthening, helping firm and tighten your look. In other words, if youre seeing dull, dry, sagging, skin, this unique oil is the perfect for you.
Oil of Tamanu seed is suitable for general skin and cosmetic purposes. the oils mild, pleasant and luxurious feel make it idea for use in lotions, creams and ointments.
Virgin Cold-Pressed Oil
Tamanu oil from the seed of the Tamanu tree is indigenous to tropical Southeast Asia; it is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, South India, Sri Lanka, and the Melanesian and Polynesian islands. It grows up to three meters tall, sporting cracked, black bark and elliptical, shiny leaves. The Tamanu tree blooms twice annually with fragrant, white flowers, which later yield clusters of yellow-skinned spherical fruit. The fruits pulp tastes similar to an apple, within which a large nut is embedded. The nut contains an odorless pale kernel, called punnai in some Pacific areas. This kernel is dried in the sun for two months until it becomes sticky with a dark, thick, rich oil; it must be protected from humidity and rain during drying.
Tamanu Oil Properties
Virgin cold pressedTamanu oil is dark green color. Tamanu oil is suitable for a wide range of general skin formulations. it has a mild and pleasant aroma and a luxurious feel, which makes it idea for use in lotion, cream, ointments and other skin care products. It absorb readily into the kin, leaving the skin feeling smooth and soft without any residual greasiness.
Tamanu Oil is an effective emollient that easily penetrates in to the skin. Neutral lips, glycolipids and phospholipids soothe, hydrate and protect the skin while improving the feel of creams and lotions.
Linoleic Acid C18:2 30.42%
Oleic Acid C18:1 37.90%
Palmitic Acid C16:0 13.45%
Stearic Acid C18:0 15.24%
Lignoceric Acid (C24:0) 0.18%
Tamanu oil has nourishing and emollient properties giving it benefits for use in skin and hair care products.It is useful in lifting dirt out of the hair and is an efficient natural cleanser. By simply wetting the hair, massaging the oil into the scalp and rinsing can effectively clean and moisturize the scalp.
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:
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.
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.
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!
Net weight:100ml
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
Product of Germany
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:
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
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Net100ml/500ml
Product of Chile/Bulgaria
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.
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.
Sweet Almond Oil refined (cold pressed) is a natural oil thats perfect for nourishing and reviving any skin type.This great vegetable oil is one of the most used carrier oils in aromatherapy massage, and this is understandable since it has a fine texture, is easily absorbed, and helps to leave the skin soft and satiny smooth yet it is non-greasy and easily absorbed.
Refined (Cold Pressed)
Product of Spain
Sweet almond oil had been used extensively for its health benefits and as a beauty aid much before science caught up with the goodness of this seed oil. Very popular in Southeast Asia and in the Mediterranean region where the Almond tree was first domesticated, the almond kernels and the nutty oil extracted from them were credited with promoting heart and skin health.
Refined Sweet almond oilis rich in Vitamin E, monounsaturated fatty acids, proteins, potassium and zinc, besides a number of other minerals and vitamins, which explains why it is so good for our heart, skin and hair.
Almond oil comes in two variants; bitter and sweet. The bitter almond oil is extracted from the bitter almonds that contain a glycoside called amygdalin which turns into toxic hydrocyanic acid on processing. Most almond trees growing in the wild produce bitter almonds that have varying degrees of this glycoside. They can have fatal consequences if ingested. Bitter almond oil does have some medicinal properties, and may be pretty safe for external application, but is better avoided due to the high risk of poisoning.
The Sweet almond oil that comes exclusively from edible almonds (Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis) selectively cultivated for their sweet taste. It is the oil popularly used for skin and hair care.
When gently rubbed into the skin, sweet almond oil it gets fully absorbed, making it suitable for after bath application. To enhance absorption, warm the sweet almond oil to body temperature before application. This natural or refined sweet almond oil has a slightly nutty smell, which most people find pleasant, but you can mix in a few drops of lavender oil, or any other fragrant essential oil of your choice, to personalize it .
Moringa oil is extracted from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, also known as the Drumstick tree. Moringa oil has got a special name, it is Ben oil. It is called so because it has high amounts of behenic acid (approximately 6.5%).
So one of the greatest advantages of moringa oil, is skin care and rejuvenation, stronger and healthier hair.
Available in Refinedor Virgin Cold-Pressed
Product of India
The natural goodness of Moringa oil dates back thousands of years ago. The Romans recognised the natural properties of the oil and used it extensively in perfumes. The Egyptians also recognised its natural protective properties and used it on their skin to protect themselves from the harsh desert conditions. Both these uses have been documented by these ancient cultures.
The oil has nourishing and emollient properties giving it benefits for use in skin and hair care products.It is useful in lifting dirt out of the hair and is an efficient natural cleanser. By simply wetting the hair, massaging the oil into the scalp and rinsing can effectively clean and moisturize the scalp.
Itdoes not become rancid for several years after it is produced.
It is rich in vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids. Moringa oil contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which help heal minor skin complaints such as cuts, bruises, burns, insect bites, rashes and scrapes quickly.
Moringa oil is among the most wanted oils to produce skin care products and cosmetics, because of its various antioxidants and skin rejuvenating qualities. These antioxidants do wonders for aging and skins lucking nutrients.
With an great amount of oleic acid content of 72%, the oil penetrates very deep into the skin, bringing the necessary nutrients to the skin and hair, helping it to retain moisture. It can be used to increase the health and strength of thehair and scalp.
Unrefined Virgin Coconut (Organic)oilis an all-natural vitamin E and protein rich oil.For hundreds of years Coconut oil has shown to haveaexceptional healing properties for the skin. and hair.
Expeller Pressed (FOOD GRADE-Unrefined)
Sourced from Philippines, Sri Lanka, India
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Saturated Fats:Predominantly, these saturated fats are medium chain fatty acids or triglycerides. When applied on the skin, they keep it smooth to the touch. Due to the presence of these fats, coconut oil alsoretains the moisture content of the skin, as the fats eliminate moisture loss through the pores on skin. When ingested through the regular consumption of coconut oil, these fats deposit under the skin, thus keeping it healthy and smooth, giving it an even tone and reducing the appearance of the pores.
Capric /Caprylic/Lauric acid:These are not very different from the medium chain fatty acids, but it is still important to mention them separately here, since they have their own contributions. These three fatty acids have strong disinfectant and antimicrobial properties. As a result, when applied on the skin, coconut oilprotects from microbial infections that can get into open wounds or even enter the body through the pores. This microbial action can be experienced even if coconut oil is taken internally, as the fatty acids boost the immunity when converted to monocaprins and monolaurins.
Furthermore, capric, caprylic, and lauric acids are easily broken down chains of fatty acids, meaning that they contribute to usable energy in a quick and efficient way. This can be a major boost to your energy levels before a workout, which is why these powerful acids have also been linked to weight loss and management. Losing weight is a good way to improve the quality of your skin by reducing excess fat, stretch marks, and folds in the skin which can be unattractive. Having a healthy, toned body means that the skin maintains its tight grip around the muscles and bones.
Vitamin-E:The contributions of vitamin-E towards skin care are well known. It is essential for healthy skin growth, repair of wear & tear on the skin, keeping skin smooth and protecting against cracking. Above all, it prevents premature aging and wrinkling of the skin, since it has good antioxidant properties. 100 grams of coconut oil has about 0.1mg of vitamin E, thus enhancing it skin-nourishing properties.
Anti-Aging Cream:Traditionally, coconut oil has been praised and popularized for its anti-aging properties.
Proteins:Like coconuts themselves, coconut oil is rich in many proteins. These proteins keep skin healthy and rejuvenated, both internally and externally. Proteins also contribute to cellular health and tissue repair, along with a wide range of other essential activities within the body. For any damaged cells on or near the skin, a healthy of flow of proteins guarantees their replacement at a normal rate, whereas people with protein-deficient diets heal slower and often develop more obvious scars due to the extended healing time.
The best property of coconut oil that makes it so beneficial for skin is that it does not become rancid. When you apply it on the skin, it can work for a longer time, unlike many other oils, without it getting rancid. Due to these various beneficial properties of coconut oil, it is used as an important ingredient in several skin care creams.
Benefits include;
Coconut oil can be used for skin care in the following ways:
Organic Liquid Castile Soap is an all natural, vegetable based cleansing product.Gentle on the skin and recommended for sensitive skin.
Only the purest ingredients. No synthetic preservatives, No Fragrance no detergents or foaming agents None!
Ingredient List:
Water, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Potassium Hydroxide*
*None remains after saponification of oils into soap & glycerine.
pH 9.43-9.74
Origin: United Kingdom
Liquid castile soap isa natural liquid hot process soap.
A true liquid soap of Organic Vegetable Oil origin- surfactant free
Ingredient List:
Only the purest ingredients. No synthetic preservatives, No Fragrance no detergents or foaming agents None!
Water, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Potassium Hydroxide*
Compared to the African black bar soap, it is a lot gentle on the skin. It is hardly drying and recommended for sensitiveskin.
Net weight: (Option of 500gm/2kg)
Product of Ghana
Recommended for Sensitive Skin
African natural 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 inAfrican natural 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
African natural black soap helps evenout and fade brownspots and discolorations.
4. Reduces Inflammation and Skin Irritations
African natural 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.
