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Lavender Oil
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Added to ointments and creams for its sedative and cleansing
properties. Used in hair care and facial care as it is able to
balance the body's output of our natural oils.
Lecithin
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A vegetable extract high in natural fatty acids.
Lemon, Lemon Oil
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A skin freshener with antioxidant properties, often used in
cosmetics for its cool, pleasant fragrance. Lemon oil is
obtained from the peel of the lemon. Has astringent properties.
Lemon Grass
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A freshener often used as a fragrance. Has antioxidant
properties.
Lime Tree
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Also known as Linden Tree, its flowers contain an essential
oil--farnesol--similar to aloe and camomile. An emollient and
soothing agent for the skin.
Liquid Protein
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(See Vegetable Protein.)
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Marigold
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(See Calendula.)
Mint
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A natural refresher, its cooling and soothing properties make it
a good ingredient for cleansers and astringents. Sometimes used
as a fragrance.
Mucopolysaccharides
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(From aloe vera.) Plant or animal substances which bind with
water to form the thick, jelly-like material that cements cells
together. Used in skin and hair care formulations for their
ability to retain water. (We use only natural, organically-grown
aloe vera.)
Myrrh
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A superb stimulant and skin tonic. Its mild, skin-freshening
action is ideal for sensitive skin. Often used as a fragrance.
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Natural Grain Alcohol
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A powerful antiseptic, naturally obtained through the fermenting
of carbohydrates in grains. (Many cosmetic formulations contain
isopropyl alcohol, a petrochemical that's much cheaper to use,
and very harsh and drying to the skin.)
Nettle
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An excellent tonic, high in phosphates and trace minerals. Very
beneficial and nourishing to the scalp.
Niacin
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Vitamin B-3. (See Vitamin B-complex.)
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Olive Oil
- From the oil of the fruit. Has three pressings, Pomace is the
third pressing and is the best for soap making. Used in many
skin care products and is easily absorbed into the skin. A good
moisturizing oil for dry and sensitive skin types.
Olive Oil Castile
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Saponified with salt, it becomes an excellent, mild soap. A
natural emollient.
Orange Blossom Water
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Obtained from orange blossom, which contains an
orange-flower fragrance. Astringent, and skin soothing. Used in
soaps, body powders, bath softners, and salts. Is made from the
steam obtained distilling the flowers for Neroli essential oil.
Oregano Oil
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Powerful skin cleanser and freshener. Helps promote skin health.
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Palm Oil
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Obtained from palm kernels, this rich oil is similar to
coconut oil. Naturally saponified, it makes an excellent, mild
soap.
Patchouli -
Helps with skin regeneration. Cools inflamed skin and aids in
healing of sores, wounds, and other skin conditions such as
eczema, acne, fungal infections and scalp disorders.
Peanut Oil
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An excellent emollient often used in natural massage oils.
Pectin
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Obtained from the cell walls of plants, the peel of citrus and
the crushed pulp of apples. Used as a thickening agent in
natural cosmetics.
Peppermint Oil
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An excellent freshener frequently used in shampoos and rinses
for its toning effect on the scalp. Very soothing and cooling to
the skin.
Potassium Hydroxide
- the salt needed in
the chemical transformation of vegetable oils (fatty acids) + salt
= base (in this case a liquid soap)
Primrose Oil
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(See Evening Primrose Oil.)
Protein
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(See Vegetable Protein; Soya Protein.) |
