Category: Ingredients

Wintergreen Wintergreen is an herb. Wintergreen oil is made by steam processing of warmed, water-soaked wintergreen leaves. The leaves and oil are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Side Effects Interactions Other Names References Uses Wintergreen leaf is used for painful conditions including headache, nerve pain (particularly sciatica), arthritis, ovarian pain, and menstrual cramps. […]

Xylanase (pronounced zy-lan-ase) is an naturally-occurring enzyme commonly found in microbes and fungi that can play a vital role in human digestion. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses Scientifically speaking, it is an enzyme that breaks down a type of fiber known as hemicellulose by converting one of its components (beta 1,4 xylan) into a simple […]

Yaupon Holly The Yaupon Holly is found in North America and is full of natural antioxidants. It also has the highest caffeine content of any plant in North America. If you live in the southeastern U.S., you may already have this source of antioxidants growing in your yard. Yaupon holly trees are a popular ornamental […]

Yerba mate Yerba mate, also known as Brazilian tea, Paraguay tea or simply as mate, is made from the leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree, which is native to South America. It is grown abundantly in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, the leading producers of yerba mate extract. Yerba mate extract contains stimulants and antioxidants that […]

Topical zinc oxide is a non-prescription (OTC) over-the-counter) mild astringent with weak antiseptic properties. It is a skin protectant that is used to treat and prevent various skin conditions including minor abrasions, burns, chafing, diaper rash, insect bites, and minor skin irritation. Zinc oxide works by forming a barrier on top of the skin that […]

Glycolic acid, a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane, is commonly found in cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers and skin treatments designed to produce more smooth and youthful skin. Over-the-counter skin-care products containing glycolic acid are generally safe to use during pregnancy and may be specially suited to treat some pregnancy-related skin problems. […]

noun: A syrup prepared from cornstarch, used in industry and in numerous food products as a sweetener. DON’T CONFUSE WITH “HIGH FRUCTOSE” CORN SYRUP Source: www.thefreedictionary.com/corn+syrup

Glucose is a carbohydrate, and is the most important simple sugar in human metabolism. Glucose is called a simple sugar or a monosaccharide because it is one of the smallest units which has the characteristics of this class of carbohydrates. Glucose is also sometimes called dextrose. Corn syrup is primarily glucose. Glucose is one of […]

Propylene carbonate is an organic compound derived from propylene glycol. It is used as a solvent in make up. Source: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_carbonate

Propylene glycol is on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally regarded as safe list (not to be confused with ethylene glycol, which is extremely toxic if ingested). According the FDA, as a food additive, propylene glycol is metabolized in the body and is used as a normal carbohydrate source. Long-term use and substantial […]