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A
African
Butter
- (See Shea Butter.)
Alfalfa
Extract
- A natural cleanser and nutrient high in vitamins A, B, C, D
and E. An ingredient in many face masks and lotions. Contains
saponins (natural foaming agents).
Allspice
- The extract of the berries of the Pimento officinalis, an
evergreen tree indigenous to the West Indies and South America,
generally used as a spice or fragrance.
Allantoin
- An extract from comfrey root used as a soothing agent and
moisturizer. It can also be made from uric acid, but the comfrey
root type is superior.
Almond Oil
- Excellent emollient high in oleic, linoleic and other fatty
acids, ideal in the treatment of very dry skin. Soothing and
moisturizing.
Aloe (Aloe Vera)
- A superb hydrator and soothing agent, very beneficial to
damaged hair and dry, chapped or sun-exposed skin. Promotes skin
healing through regeneration of new skin cells.
Aloe-Mucopolysaccharides
- (See Mucopolysaccharides.)
Amino Acid Complex (Cystine, Cysteine,
Methionine)
- Sulfur-rich amino acids essential to protein metabolism, very
nourishing to the hair and skin. Together they help balance and
normalize the skin and scalp.
Annatto
- Waxy extract from the herb Bixa orellana, used as a natural
color. (See also Bixane Herb.)
Apple Oil
- Extracted from the peel of apples and combined with the juice
from the pulp. Contains malic acid, an antioxidant and natural
pH adjuster. Has a pleasant fragrance.
Apricot, Apricot Kernel Oil
- Natural oil from apricot pits, also known as persic oil. An
emollient similar in composition to almond oil, it has a
softening effect on the skin.
Aristolochia
- Known for its conditioning and soothing properties on the
skin. An excellent overnight cream ingredient.
Arnica Oil
- Arnica flowers infused in the oil are known to be an
anti-inflammatory, useful for arthritis and sore muscles in
general. Do not use on open skin wounds.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- A powerful antioxidant and skin nutrient (see also Ester-C®).
Avocado Oil
- Easily absorbed by the skin and scalp. A good source of
vitamins A, D and E, amino acids and sterols. It is very soothing and calming for skin and
scalp. Has been used to treat sclerosis of the skin.
B
Beeswax
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The wax obtained from the honeycomb. It is used in skin care
products as a thickener and emulsifier. In lip balm it helps to
protect the lips. If would like yellow colour removed naturally,
let sit in sunny area and will be bleached naturally.
Beet Powder/Extract
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The extract or juice of beets, used as a natural red color.
Benzoin Gum,
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A skin tonic and freshener with antioxidant and preservative
properties. Promotes healthy skin and scalp. Has fixative
properties.
Biotin
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Also known as vitamin H, biotin is part of the B vitamin
group. It is an important factor in the growth of tissue and the
proper functioning of the oil glands. A biotin deficiency can
lead to dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis and the formation of
dandruff and crusts in the scalp. Biotin is vital for the
maintenance of a normal fat metabolism, and is essential for
healthy skin and scalp.
Biting Clematis
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Though this herb can be toxic when taken internally, applied
topically, it is a calming agent for the skin.
Bixane Herb
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The red waxy material in the seeds of the Bixa orellana, a
shrub found in South America. It is a natural reddish-brown
color, but when mixed with an acid, becomes a deep red. Used as
a natural color. (See also Annatto.)
Bladderwrack
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An algae high in iodine, often used in massage lotions, creams
and foaming bath oils. A skin tonic and nutrient.
Blueberry Leaves
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The leaves of the blueberry make a mild, soothing tea that is an
excellent, non-drying skin tonic.
Bluebottle
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A moisturizing agent for the skin.
Blue Green Algae
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Made up of over 50% utilizable protein, blue green algae is an
excellent food source, used for thousands of years for its mild
taste and easily assimilated nutrients. A good source of
enzymes, minerals, trace minerals and antioxidants, its amino
acid profile is virtually identical to that of humans, which
makes it more readily absorbed by the skin.
Borage Oil
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Nutrient-dense oil high in rare gamma-linolenic acid, also
found in human breast milk. Combined with Rosa Mosqueta® oil and
alfalfa extract, it makes an excellent ingredient for dry or
mature skin.
Burdock
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A freshener and soothing agent. Its essential oil smooths and
revitalizes the hair and promotes a healthy scalp. An excellent
ingredient in conditioners, anti-frizz hair care products and
styling aids for coarse, curly, hard-to-handle hair.
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