Category: Ingredients

Hydroxycitronellal is a perfume ingredient with a medium strength floral scent, reminiscent of lily and sweet tropical melon. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Hydroxycitronellal occurs naturally in lime, lemon, sweet orange, petitgrain, sandalwood, tangerine and ylang ylang essential oils. It can be used as a fragrance material itself in many types […]

Ginseng  is any one of the 11 species of slow-growing perennial plantswith fleshy roots, belonging to the genus Panax of the family Araliaceae. Ginseng is found in North America and in eastern Asia (mostly northeast China, Korea,Bhutan, eastern Siberia), typically in cooler climates. Panax vietnamensis, discovered in Vietnam, is the southernmost ginseng known. This article […]

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride is a mixed triester of glycerin with caprylic, capric, myristic and stearic acids. Contents Uses Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride are used as emollients, skin conditioning and skin protecting agents. Cautions Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride are considered safe to apply to the skin, that is why they are often the lead ingredients in anti-aging and […]

Candelilla / Jojoba / Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 ester is a product obtained by the transesterification of polyglycerol -3 , and Euphorbia Cerifera ( Candelilla ) Wax and jojoba wax and rice bran. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Surfactant properties. Benefits Based on a hydrophilized vegetable wax complex, this […]

Camellia sinensis leaf extract an extract of the leaves of the tea plant camellia sinensis. Commonly referred to as green tea extract. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Camellia sinensis leaf extract is used for its antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties. Benefits Green tea extract is derived from leaves of Camellia sinensis. Green […]

Tocotrienols are members of the vitamin E family. An essential nutrient for the body, vitamin E is made up of four tocopherols(alpha, beta, gamma, delta) and four tocotrienols (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses This supplement is used to prevent or treat a lack of vitamin E in the […]

Hemp protein, made from the hemp seed, is a high-fiber protein supplement. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Hemp protein powder can be used to enhance total protein intake for vegans and non-vegans alike. Hemp can be considered a superior protein source due to its above-average digestibility, which also makes it ideal for […]

Cetyl alcohol, also known as hexadecan-1-ol and palmityl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)15OH. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. The name cetyl derives from the whale oil (Latin: cetus) from which it was first isolated Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses […]

Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice, or Aloe Vera as it is more commonly known, is extracted from the leaves of the plant Aloe. It has been used medicinally for several thousands of years in many cultures. Scientists have discovered over 200 nutritional substances in Aloe Barbadensis leafs, including 20 minerals, 20 amino acids, 12 vitamins, and […]

Ferrum phosphoricum is a homeopathic medicine. Abbreviated ferrum phos, the remedy is used to cure various ailments from fever to inflammation. It may also be helpful in restoring lost energy. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Homeopathy practitioners may prescribe the herb remedy to patients with inflammatory diseases, low energy, chills, viral illnesses, […]