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Oils and other ingredients used in our
soaps, lotions, body scrubs, and massage oils ~
Our products are never
tested on animals and do not contain animal fat or by-products, nor
any petroleum-based ingredients.
Hemp
seed oil, rich in vitamins, such
as the natural anti-oxidant vitamin E, is one of the world's
richest sources of polyunsaturated fats, including both of the
essential fatty acids (Omega 3 & Omega 6) and gamma linolenic
fatty acid (GLA), making it an excellent natural emollient, leaving
the skin smooth and moisturized.
A great anti-inflammatory, hemp oil has been used since ancient
times in Europe and Asia to heal problem skin. It
contains the highest percentage of Essential Fatty Acids in the
vegetable kingdom. It improves skin's elasticity, firmness
and tone. Aloe, with a pH similar to our own skin, has been
prized for its anti-inflammatory properties, its ability to relieve
itching, and its skin-moisturizing effects.
Olive
oil has been treasured for
centuries for its ability to nourish the skin. The chemical
structure of olive oil allows it to penetrate pores deeply and to
hold in moisture without clogging pores. Olive oil helps your
skin regulate its natural moisturizing systems while allowing the
skin to breathe. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it is a
highly effective component in neutralizing the free radicals that
damage healthy skin.
Grapeseed
oil,
a moisturizing oil rich in linoleic acid, (also known as Omega 6),
is an essential fatty acid beneficial for the skin and the cell
membranes. Oils rich in linoleic acid provide the best
moisturizing properties. It is also rich in vitamins,
nutrients, and proteins. Grapeseed oil is believed to have skin
cell regenerative properties and does not aggravate
acne.
Apricot
kernel oil contains minerals and
vitamins, especially Vitamin A, and is rich in GLA. It is very rich
and nourishing, and helpful for prematurely aged, sensitive, dry,
inflamed, or delicate skin. Both emollient and nourishing, apricot
kernel oil is excellent for skin protection. Its light
texture causes it to be readily absorbed by the skin. It is
suitable for sensitive skin or dry and aging skins, and beneficial
in relieving the itchiness caused by eczema.
Our
organic stoneground cornmeal naturally helps to
unclog pores by gently removing dead skin and dirt. This mild,
gently abrasive skin cleanser promotes finer skin texture.
Your skin will regain a glowing, refreshed look.
Vegetable
glycerin is very thick and
smooth, and a wonderful humectant. We use pure, food grade USP
vegetable glycerine. It has a unique talent for equalizing the
moisture level between two surfaces, so when there’s glycerine in
your lotion, the moisture in the air will be attracted to your
skin.
Aloe
Vera is a highly effective
moisturizer and an anti-inflammatory. Helpful applications may
include sunburn, shingles, acne, alleviating the effects of
radiation treatment, psoriasis, eczema, preventing scarring,
rosacea, warts, and wrinkles from aging. It has been proven to be
an effective treatment for burns and skin lesions. For thousands of
years, Aloe has been used as a "cure-all".
The
rapeseed blossom is a major source of
nectar for honeybees. It’s low saturated fat and high
monounsaturated oil content and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, as
well as the presence of chlorophyll, make it a great oil for the
skin.
Dead
Sea salts have been used to treat
skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, reduce the pain
and inflammation of arthritis and rheumatism, and generally aid in
relaxation. They also contribute to detoxification of the skin (the
human body’s largest organ). Mineral rich and less drying than
normal sea salt, Dead Sea salts have been used for millennia to
nourish the skin and ease aches and pains. The salt derived from
the Dead Sea contains at least 21 different minerals, 12 of which
are not found in the water of any other ocean or sea. It
is one of the highest natural sources of magnesium, said to have
amazing skin healing properties. Magnesium is known for
accelerating cell metabolism and aids in the skin’s healing
process.
Patchouli,
(Pogostemon patchouli), is a shrubby plant of the mint family. The
patchouli oil, which is steamed distilled from the roots, smells
warm and earthy, peppery and spicy. It’s a complex and rich scent
that has been used for centuries as a fixitive in perfumes,
particularly in the Orient. As an added bonus, it’s a repellant to
insects! Aromatherapists use patchouli to treat anxiety and
depression. Patchouli can be helpful for psoriasis, and may relieve
effects of insect bites and help heal rough cracked skin. Many find
it is excellent for controlling acne.
Isn’t nature wonderful?
