Category: Ingredients

Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts) Epsom Salts – chemically known as magnesium sulfate – are named after the spring in Surrey, England where the naturally-occurring mineral was discovered in the water. A must have natural remedy for every home, Epsom salts may be used topically or taken internally. Uses Relax Your Body: Epsom salts dissolved in […]

Rice Powder is the refined starch from rice, known as Oryza Sativa. The powder of rice has been used for centuries in the ancient art of Ayurveda, a holistic healing practice. Uses It is used as a poultice that soothes inflamed acne and skin ulcerations. It has been used by Asian women in their facial […]

   Maris Sal (Dead Sea Salt) Mineral composition: The Dead Sea’s mineral composition differs from that of ocean water, varying with season, rainfall, depth, and temperature. In particular, the salt in most oceans is approximately 85% sodium chloride while Dead Sea salt is only 12-18% sodium chloride. Refined table salt is approximately 97% sodium chloride. […]

Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga Odorata Oil) is an extremely fragrant essential oil that comes from the fragrant flowers of the tree Cananga odorata.  It is colorless to pale yellow and it has a rich, exotic and sweet floral aroma. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural […]

Jasmine Oil Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) has a warm, rich and deeply floral exotic fragrance that relaxes, soothes, uplifts, and enhances self-confidence. It takes approximately 2,000 lbs of jasmine flowers to produce 1 lb of oil Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Aphrodisiac Perfume Skin Issues Benefits Antioxidant Antiseptic Analgesic Anti-inflammatory Aphrodisiac Reduces anxiety Calming Eczema […]

Spearmint Oil Spearmint Oil (Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil) (also known as Mentha spicata) is a sweet, mint-like essential oil extracted by steam distilling the flowering tops. It has a warm, spicy-herbaceous, mint aroma. Spearmint Oil is a pleasantly aromatic essential oil known to have stimulating and uplifting properties with calming and relaxing effects, offering a […]

Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of matured coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Coconut oil is a heart-healthy food that can help keep your body running smoothly and efficiently in a number of ways. The oil contains a combination […]

Rhus Succedanea A plant wax similar to beeswax but is derived from the berries of the Rhus Succedanea plant which grows in Japan and China. Plant waxes help to keep an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, especially in cosmetics and personal care products that require a creamy consistency. These waxes also […]

Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides Mostly plant derived – From Palm kernel oil Uses Emollient Skin conditioning Viscosity controlling References Source: www.cosmeticanalysis.com/cosmetic-ingredients/hydrogenated-palm-kernel-glycerides.html See Also: Palm kernel oil

Coleus forskohlii is a tropical plant native to Southern Asia and is related to the lavender and mint family. The root has been used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries to treat heart disease, lung disorders, and increase strength. The active compound in coleus forskohlii, forskolin, has recently been gaining popularity as a powerhouse of […]