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Shea butter has been proven to have extensive anti-inflammatory properties and moisturizing effects that can last several hours. Shea butter has also been a good source to have anti-aging properties. It helps in promoting collagen production and decreasing the breakdown of collagen that’s already present.
Mango butter is obtained from the kernels of the mango tree. Its high content of stearic acid makes it similar to cocoa and shea butter - a non greasy moisturizer. Mango butter is rich in antioxidants that can be used to soften, smooth and moisturize dry/rough skin. It’s rich emollient properties may help to treat burns, improve skin complexion, stretch marks, scar reduction, wound healing and skin regeneration and smoothening of wrinkles. Mango butter possesses anti-inflammatory properties which with regular usage, can help control eczema and psoriasis.
Pure aloe extracted into a butter for use & blending into skincare products. Aloe butter contains all the key properties of Aloe Vera restoring with rapid rehydration properties and moisturizing the skin.
Aloe vera has natural anti-inflammatory properties and contains lignin which aids its ability to heal dry, itchy and irritated skin.
Olive oil is a natural, hypoallergenic way to moisturize and firm your skin. Extra virgin olive oil contains antioxidants, vitamins A and E which help repair and renew skin that has been exposed to harsh, dry weather, sun and air pollution.
Beeswax is used cosmetically and medicinally. Beeswax hydrates, conditions, soothes, and calms the skin. It exfoliates, repairs damage, promotes the skin’s regeneration, diminishes the appearance of the signs of aging.Its anti-inflammatory properties soothes itchiness and irritation, and creates a hydrating, long-lasting protective barrier against bacteria and environmental pollutants.
Coconut oil is a natural anti-inflammatory, and full of fatty acids that help improve the skin barrier, thus helps reduce inflammation, keeps skin moisturized, aids in healing wounds, prevents bumps and textured skin, and protects the skin from harmful bacteria. Fractionated coconut oil makes an effective lightweight moisturizer for your face, hair, and lips. The abundance of antioxidants are ideal for hydrating dry, heat damaged hair.
Mango butter is obtained from the kernels of the mango tree. Its high content of stearic acid makes it similar to cocoa and shea butter - a non greasy moisturizer. Mango butter is rich in antioxidants that can be used to soften, smooth and moisturize dry/rough skin. It’s rich emollient properties may help to treat burns, improve skin complexion, stretch marks, scar reduction, wound healing and skin regeneration and smoothening of wrinkles. Mango butter possesses anti-inflammatory properties which with regular usage, can help control eczema and psoriasis.
A light oil known for its anti inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties along with the high amounts of omega chain fatty acids and vitamin E used to care for acne/bumps, help heal small wounds, and most famously known to even out skin tones.
Oils rich in vitamins [A, D, K & E] and antioxidants help moisturize, prevent or reverse skin damage from Sun or cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation. It has a very high concentration of an ingredient called squalene, an extra antioxidant boost which may also help against bacteria or any irritation or inflammation in the skin like eczema/psoriasis or Atopic Dermatitis.
Vitamin E oil’s potential benefits derived from two key features: 1. It’s antioxidant properties, which could fight inflammation and slow the effects of free radicals. 2. Its moisturizing properties that help prevent or treat dry, flaky skin and itchy skin useful to help skin conditions like eczema, Psoriasis, treating fine lines and wrinkles.
Vegetable Glycerine attracts and locks moisture into the skin, thereby softening, smoothing, and soothing the complexion. It cleanses the skin without clogging pores, facilitates the regeneration of new skin, evens out the skin tone to lighten darker areas, and diminishes the appearance of unwanted spots and marks. The PH level of glycerine closely matches with PH of skin hence very useful for sensitive skin, so used as an essential ingredient for dry skin cream and facial serum.
The main chemical constituents of Sweet Almond Carrier Oil are: Oleic Acids (Omega 9), Linoleic Acids (Omega 6), Stearic Acid, and Palmitic Acid which are known to maintain and stimulate hair growth, control dandruff & reduce the thinning of hair. Reduce the appearance of aging, premature wrinkles and fine lines, exhibit antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties, promote moisture retention in skin and hair, make oils feel thinner in consistency when used in an oil blend, beneficial for use on acne-prone skin, cleansing properties that purge dirt, sweat, and excess sebum from hair and skin, ideal emulsifying agent that binds water and oil.
Papaya seed oil is one of the ingredients in our facial moisturizer and serum. We use premium quality cold pressed, virgin and unrefined, papaya seed oil to retain its vital natural vitamins, enzymes and minerals. The enzyme Papain contained in Papaya seed oil is a natural exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. Rich in Tocopherols and Carotenoids which improves skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles, moisturizes and promotes regeneration of skin cells. It helps combat imperfections from sun damage, large pores, dark spots and blemishes.
Kiwi Seed Oil, cold pressed from the Kiwi seed, is a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, potassium and magnesium. We consider to use Kiwi Seed Oil in our serums and lotion due to its high concentration of ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid) helps to maintain moisture in the skin and hair and prevent drying and scaling. It is an exceptional anti aging product and an important ingredient for skin care.
Cabbage is an abundant source of Vitamin C, A and E is one of the best antioxidants which makes skin look young, helps improve complexion & reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. The presence of sulfur in cabbage helps the skin to fight against pollution and skin irritations.
Abyssinian oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C & E, proteins, minerals, linoleic and linolenic omega fatty acids responsible for hair growth, maintaining nutrients, cell-communication, skin conditioning, reduce
inflammation preventing hair thinning & damaged hair. It is lightweight & non greasy and contains naturally anti-fungal to protect hair from harmful fungal buildup.
Squalene, a component of human sebum, helps lubricate and moisturize the skin and scalp while acting as a natural guard against external irritants and pollutants. It is chemically stable, light, colorless, odorless, and strongly compatibility with other commonly used cosmetic ingredients such as essential oils, fragrance oils, vegetable oils, and organic solvents. It helps slow down trans-epidermal water loss and boosts skin moisture, making the complexion look more radiant and nourished. It can be used as hair conditioner and softener to restore any lost lubrication on the scalp. Olive Squalene helps prevent excessive dryness of lips, cracked cuticles, and chipped nails.
It is common for Cetyl Alcohol to be wrongly understood as the type of alcohol that has drying effects on the skin, such as rubbing alcohol; however, Cetyl Alcohol is skin-friendly with hydrating, conditioning, and softening properties that benefit both skin and hair. It is an alcohol that is derived from a fat, such as a vegetable oil like Coconut Oil or Palm Oil; hence it is also called Palmityl Alcohol which contributes to their thickness and volume while enhancing their textures and spreadability. Cetyl alcohol is added to skin creams, lotions and hair products
Glyceryl Stearate, also referred to as Glyceryl Monostearate, is a fatty acid derived from vegetable oil, Soy Oil, or Palm Kernel Oil; however, it is also naturally occurring in the human body. It helps to create a protective barrier and retain hydration on the surface of the skin.
A waxy, colorless or white solid saturated fatty acid is the main constituent of both Cocoa and Shea butter. Forest nectar uses Stearic Acid which are obtained from Palm Oil, its natural source making it a safer substitute for chemicals that may be found in cosmetic products. Stearic Acid may be used to form the base of other ingredients that are intended to be incorporated into formulations as lubricants, emollients, emulsifiers an effective stabilizer, thickener, and softener.
Optiphen Plus is a paraben and formaldehyde-free preservative system that is ideal for products with a lower pH systems. Optiphen Plus is an ISP patent-pending liquid preservative formulation featuring an innovative blend of phenoxyethanol, sorbic acid and an emollient base that is ideal for slightly acidic personal care products requiring broad spectrum protection. The combination of all three ingredients offers effective protection against bacteria, yeast and mold growth while imparting emolliency. Optiphen Plus has an extensive range of applications in aqueous and emulsion-type personal care formulations and is compatible with most raw materials in the personal care industry. INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid.
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