Category: Ingredients

Lavender is an herb. The flower and the oil of lavender are used to make medicine.  Lavender (scientific name Lavandula angustifolia) is commonly contaminated with related species, including Lavandula hybrida, which is a cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia, from which lavandin oil is obtained. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions References Uses Lavender is used for […]

Palm kernel oil Palm kernel oil, which is extracted from the nut, or kernel, of a species of African palm tree, is commonly referred to as tropical oil. Palm kernel oil is primarily composed of fatty triglycerides, with approximately 80 percent saturated fats and 20 percent unsaturated fats. Palm kernel oil can be found in […]

Lactase is an enzyme. Like other enzymes, it is needed for a specific biochemical reaction in the body. The biochemical reaction that involves lactase breaks down lactose, a sugar in milk and milk products. Some people’s bodies do not make enough lactase, so they are not able to digest milk well. These people are said […]

Ornithine is a chemical called an amino acid. It is made in the body. It can also be made in a laboratory. People use it as a medicine. Uses Ornithine is used for improving athletic performance, reducing glutamine poisoning in the treatment of a brain condition due to liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy), and for wound […]

L-citrulline is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is found in some foods like watermelons and is also produced naturally by the body. Contents Uses Benefits References Uses L-citrulline is used for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, fatigue, muscle weakness, sickle cell disease, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It is used for heart disease, body […]

Kokum Butter is obtained from the fruit kernel of Garcinia indica, which grows in the savanna areas in parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is the most stable and hardest exotic butter.The melting point is 38-40 C. It has good white color even without refining. Kokum butter has been used as an astringent, local application […]

Jojoba is a shrub that is grows in dry regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern US. Jojoba oil and wax are produced from the seeds and used for medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Jojoba is applied directly to the skin for acne, psoriasis, sunburn, and chapped skin. It is also […]

Uses Isostearyl Neopentanoate is the ester of isostearyl alcohol and neopentanoic acid. In cosmetics and personal care products, Isostearyl Neopentanoate is used in the formulation of eye makeup, primarily of eye shadows, and in blushers and makeup foundations. It is also used in skin care products, including skin cleansers, and moisturizers. Isostearyl Neopentanoate acts as […]

Widely used Solvent and Disinfectant —common knowledge

Irvingia gabonensis is a tree, native to West Africa. The fruit is similar to a mango and is used for food. The seeds are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses There is interest in using supplements containing Irvingia gabonensis for weight loss, lowering cholesterol levels, and improving control of […]