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Vanilla & Cedarwood Aromatic Blend is a seductive fusion of Ugandan Vanilla and Cedarwood, heightened with a hint of iris, which gives way to rich amber. Cedarwood has a delightfully earthy tone and a strong woody base. It is blended with a classic vanilla and a touch of sweetness to create a fragrance that is both […]

Nopal is a type of cactus, typical of Mexico. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Prickly pear cactus is used for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, alcohol hangover, colitis, diarrhea, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It is also used to fight viral infections. In foods, the prickly pear juice is used in jellies and candies. Benefits Diabetes. Single […]

NaPCA is the natural moisturization factor in human skin, and is synthesized from glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses NaPCA is used in many products as a skin moisturizer and humectant. Humectants are substances that draw water from the air. Water is the most important factor in […]

Myrrh is a sap-like substance (resin) that comes out of cuts in the bark of trees. Myrrh is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Myrrh is used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritispain, cancer, leprosy, spasms, and syphilis. It is also used as a stimulant and to increase menstrual flow. Myrrh is applied directly to […]

Myristyl Myristate is a naturally derived ester, formed by the combination of Myristyl Alcohol and Myristic Acid, which occurs naturally in animal or vegetable fats or oils. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Skin-Conditioning Agent EMOLLIENT OPACIFYING SKIN CONDITIONING Benefits It provides a pleasant, soft feel to formulas, as well as an […]

Microcrystalline cellulose is a term for refined wood pulp. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses Used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production. The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets. Benefits Microcrystalline Cellulose is a connective agent added to prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and dietary supplements. Microcrystalline Cellulose […]

Mulberries are naturally sweet fruit that look quite similar to blackberry and tastes like grapefruit. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Mulberry fruit is usually eaten in a dried form. It is a versatile fruit and can be easily integrated in various recipes. The leaves of mulberry tree contains nutrients that are […]

Mucuna pruriens is a bean-like plant. It grows wild in the tropics, including India and the Bahamas, and its range may extend to southern Florida. The bean, seed, and hair of the bean pod are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Interactions Other names References Uses High levels of a hormone called prolactin (hyperprolactinemia). There is […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Interactions Other names References Uses Rose oil Rose jam Rose tea Eye wash Diffuser Sore throat Infection in the digestive tracts Benefits Moroccan Rose is valued for its pure essential oils, derived from the rose flowers. Fun fact: It takes tens of thousands of rose blossoms, picked as they are unfolding […]

To meet the definition of “mineral” used by most geologists a substance must meet five requirements: naturally occurring inorganic solid definite chemical composition ordered internal structure Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions References Uses There are approximately 4000 different minerals and each of those minerals has a unique set of physical properties. These include: color, streak, […]