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Ratanjot
- From the root of the plant. Used to colour soaps, salts, and
bath softeners. Use small amounts in bodycare products or
staining will occur.
Red
Clay - see Clay
Riboflavin
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Vitamin B-2, part of the vitamin B-complex.
Roman Chamomile Oil
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Known for its sedative and emollient properties, its use in hair
and skin care goes back to ancient times. Recommended for all
hair types for its soothing properties. Brings out highlights in
lighter hair.
Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil
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Oil from the rose hips of Rosa rubiginosa, a rare rose that
grows in Chile's Andes mountains. High in linoleic and linolenic
acids as well as vitamin C, essential for the health of the
hair, scalp and and skin, Rosa Mosqueta® has been used by South
American Indians for hundreds of years for its soothing and
moisturizing properties.
Rose
Hips
- The fruit from
various roses. High in vitamin C and has anti-oxidant
properties. Prepared in an infusion which is used in skin care
preparations such as lotions, creams, and toners.
Rosemary
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Toner and freshener, it adds body and softness to lackluster
hair. It tones and conditions the scalp and
helps remove scalp buildup, and stimulates hair growth.
Rosewater
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Has been
used in
cosmetics since the 10th century. True hydrosol of Rosewater is
made from the steam left behind after the distillation of the
essential oil. It is soothing to the skin and has moisturizing
capabilities.
S
Sage
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A refresher and tonic. Its mild cleansing action makes it ideal
for sensitive skin or scalp.
Only the herb does this, the essential oil is very strong and
can be over stimulating to the system.
Sandalwood Oil
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The oil from the sandalwood tree, which lends a distinctive
natural fragrance to cosmetics.
Saponin
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Natural glycosides that foam in water. A mild, natural
detergent.
Sea Buckthorn Oil
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Richest herbal source of antioxidant vitamins E and A (beta
carotene and other carotenoids), which help prevent the
formation of free radicals. This nourishing oil is also high in
essential fatty acids, particularly rare palmitoleic acid, a
constituent of the skin¹s sebum.
Sea Herbal Complex
- Special blend of herbals from the sea consisting of: Seaweed
Extract, Sea Ware Herb and Sea Salts. (For more information on
these ingredients, see individual entries.)
Sea Salts
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They are used in bath products for their
tonic action. Used as an exfoliant, helps detoxify body organs.
Have anit-septic properties.
Sea Ware Herb
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One of the popular seaweeds used in facial cleansers and creams.
It has a toning effect on the skin, particularly when combined
with other seaweeds. In facial cleansers it reacts with the oils
to form a natural soap.
Seaweed Extracts
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Special blend of herbal extracts from the sea consisting of
variations of the following: Bladderwrack, Carragahenin, Fucus,
Iodides, Laminaria. (Herbals used will vary in different
formulations. See list on the bottle or catalog entry for exact
Seaweed Extract ingredients on a particular product. For more
information on these ingredients, see individual entries.)
Selenium
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Micronutrient mineral with strong antioxidant properties, very
soothing to the scalp. Included in shampoos and rinses for
problem hair, it helps remove buildup and help keep scalp clear
and healthy with continued use.
Shea Butter
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Moisture-rich butter obtained from the nuts of the Mangifolia
tree in Central Africa, also known as karite butter and African
butter. One of the best skin care "oils". Contains vitamins and
allatoin, giving it healing benefits. A superb emollient, ideal in skin moisturizers, sun care
products and hair conditioners.
Soap Bark, Soap Root
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(See Yucca Root.)
Sodium
Hydroxide
- the salt needed in
the chemical transformation of vegetable oils (fatty acids) +
salt =
base ( in this case a solid bar of soap)
Soya Protein
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Vegetable protein from soy. Applied topically, it is an
excellent hydrator, readily absorbed by the skin for improved
texture. In hair care formulas, it combines with fatty acids and
amino acids to coat porous or damaged hair and split-ends. (See
also Vegetable Protein.)
Spearmint Leaves
- A herb that is a
stimulant, astringent, antiseptic, as well as being cooling and
toning to the skin. Invigorating to the mind and body. Used in
toners, masks, and soaps. Milder than peppermint.
Stearic
Acid
- Soap making and skin
care grades. Skin care grade is used for lotions as it is a much
finer wax making it excellent for the skin of the face, and has
skin protective and moisturizing properties. Soap grade harderns
and "sets" the soap.
Sunflower Oil
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An emollient extracted from the seeds of the sunflower. Rich in
essential fatty acids, it is a good base for massage oils and
lotions.
T
Tansy
Flowers - a
herb used externally as an insect repellant. Has also been found
to relieve rheumatic pain through external use. Do not use
during pregnancy.
Tea Tree Oil
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Distilled from the leaves of the Australian tree Melaleuca
alternifolia. A powerful freshener and cleansing agent with
properties similar to eucalyptus oil. It helps normalize and
balance the skin and scalp.
Titanium Dioxide
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A naturally occurring mineral that actually deflects the sun's
burning rays off the skin. This powerful reflecting agent
significantly reduces the harmful effects of the sun.
Tumeric
Powder
- A natural colorant
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