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Ingredients Glossary

Almond Oil

Almond Oil contains vitamin E and B, essential minerals, healthy fats and protein. It provides skin with protection from the sun's harmful rays and slows down the aging process. It moisturizes, softens and smoothes skin and can provide relief from the irritation, itching and swelling associated with psoriasis and eczema. It's anti-inflammatory properties also reduce scarring from injuries and surgery.

Aloe

Aloe Vera is a versatile plant that strengthens the immune system, delays the aging process, cures dermatitis, alleviates menstrual problems, reduces arthritis pain, heals wounds, cures nausea, eliminates ulcers, lowers blood sugar levels, prevents diabetes, reduces oxidative stress, inhibits cancerous growth, heals the side effects of radiotherapy treatments, promotes hair growth, and soothes acid reflux symptoms. It also lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, improves cardiovascular functions, alleviates joint and muscle pain, enhances life span, and cures gum diseases.

Apricot Oil

Apricot kernel oil is rich in gamma linoleic acid, or GLA, which comes from essential fatty acid omega-6. The GLA content in apricot kernel oil helps skin to maintain moisture balance. GLA also plays a role in firming and toning your skin. Additionally, organic apricot kernel oil contains vitamin A and E, which soothe the skin and slow signs of aging. The nourishing properties of apricot kernel seed oil have an anti-inflammatory effect and may soothe minor skin conditions such as eczema.

Argan Oil

Argan oil, sometimes known as Moroccan oil, offers benefits for your skin and hair. This natural oil is extracted from argan trees and can be used to moisturize skin, protect skin against acne, and improve the texture of your hair follicles. argan oil is an organic product extracted from the kernels of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco. It is extremely rich in beneficial nutrients including fatty acids and vitamin E. Its properties make it particularly beneficial for the hair and skin, which makes it a popular cosmetic choice.

Bergamot

Bergamot essential oil is an antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, deodorant, sedative, analgesic, antidepressant, disinfectant, and digestive aid. This oil can be used to remove body odor, relieve muscle spasms, reduce pain, fight depression, heals cuts and scars, and as a digestive aid.

Black Currant

Black Currant antioxidative properties can nourish your dry and damaged skin and restore its natural glow without any adverse effect. It's rich in fatty acids and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Black Pepper Oil

Used as an aromatherapy massage oil, it will increase circulation, flushing away the toxins that are often a cause of sore muscles. It can also be rubbed into tender joints as a cure for arthritis pain and stiffness.

Calendula

Calendula has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It helps cure dry, damaged skin and promotes faster healing and regeneration of skin cells. It soothes the skin and reduces pain and inflammation and promotes the healing of wounds, burns, eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Chamomile

This highly versatile essential oil is an antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-spasmodic, antineuralgic, anti-inflammatory and digestive aid. It helps diminish scars, regulates menstruation, cures pain, reduces fever, and is good for the liver. It also promotes nervous system health, reduces spasms, kills bacteria and fights infections.

Coconut

The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, cholesterol level maintenance, weight loss, boosted immune system, proper digestion and regulated metabolism. It also provides relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, and cancer, while helping to improve dental quality and bone strength. These benefits of oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and their respective properties, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, antibacterial and soothing qualities.

Eucalyptus

"Eucalyptus essential oil is an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, decongestant, deodorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and a stimulant. Useful in treating respiratory problems, wounds, muscle pain, mental exhaustion, dental care, skin care, diabetes and fever."

Geranium

Geranium essential oil is an astringent, diuretic, deodorant and tonic. It is used to tighten gums, skin and muscles, and to prevent hemorrhaging. It promotes cell growth and scar repair, deodorizes and kills intestinal parasites.

Ginger

"Ginger is an analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, expectorant, laxative, digestive aid and a stimulant. Essential oil of Ginger has been known to cure pain, reduce fever, settle nausea, prevent infection, and relax muscle spasms. It helps relieve stomach upset, gas and improves brain and memory function, and also promotes sweating which aids the body in removing toxins."

Honey

Honey is an antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and a digestive aid. It fights infections, reduces scarring, promotes quicker healing from illness and various gastro-intestinal issues. It is an effective cleanser and smoothes skin.

Hops

"Hop extract is an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, relaxant, sedative and pain reducer. It is used to prevent infection, treat skin conditions, reduce menstrual cramping, treat asthma, reduce anxiety, prevent insomnia and promote calm."

Jojoba Oil

Due to its anti-inflammatory effect, jojoba oil is used in folk medicine to assist in wound healing, treat skin infections and other skin afflictions, and even slow the aging of skin. The good thing about jojoba oil is that its texture is similar to the natural oil produced by human body. Based on this fact, you can be sure that this carrier oil can effectively act as skin moisturizer. The oil is generally light so it is easily absorbed by the skin, resulting in supple and soft skin. Use jojoba oil to lock in the moisture in the hair shaft, which will provide glow and luster to your hair.

Juniper

"Juniper essential oil is an antiseptic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, stimulant, digestive aid, astringent and diuretic. It helps the body to remove toxins by increase sweating, soothes rheumatism and arthritis, helps purify blood, optimize body functions and is good for the stomach. It is also used to strengthen gums, stop hemorrhaging, reduce gas, and promotes quick healing of wounds."

Lavender

The soothing scent and calming effect of lavender essential oil is prized for its ability to restore balance and induce sleep. It is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal and is effective in treating issues with the nervous system, insomnia, pain relief, skin care, hair care, blood circulation, indigestion, and immune system health.

Lemongrass

"Lemongrass is an analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, insecticide, and a sedative. It is used to reduce pain, fight depression, inhibit microbial growth, reduce fever, strengthen gums and hair and reduces hemorrhaging. It also strengthens the nervous system and reduces inflammation."

Mandarin Orange

"Mandarin essential oil is an effective antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive aid, relaxant and sedative. It fortifies the body against infection and increases blood circulation. It also promotes cell growth and purifies blood. It is good for the stomach and liver, prevents inflammation, cures nervous system issues and tones the body."

May Chang

May Chang essential oil is known as 'oil of tranquility'. It has a soothing, yet spicy, citrus aroma that opens passageways to provide relief from asthma, allergies and other respiratory ailments. It reduces blood pressure and regulates heart rate to promote balance and calm.

Orange

The health benefits of Orange Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, tonic, and sedative.

Patchouli

A scent of the 60s, Patchouli is a musty, sweet, spicy, heavy scent. It is relaxing, uplifting, soothing and is believed to be an aphrodisiac. Patchouli oil has a beneficial effect on the skin, helping with infections and insect bites, and with stress related problems and addictions. It is great for acne, inflamed, cracked or mature skin. Patchouli aids in treatment of oily skin, hair, scalp disorders, eczema, and wrinkles.

Peppermint

Peppermint essential oil is analgesic, anesthetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent and a stimulant. It strengthens gums, prevents hair loss, and improves skin elasticity. It also induces firmness in muscles, stops hemorrhaging, provides relief from gas and promotes brain and memory health. It helps to clear congestion, improves menstruation, reduces fever and is good for the liver, nerves, and stomach.

Red Algae

Algae are packed with nutrients including: vitamins, minerals, trace elements and alginate. Algae are believed to promote skin hydration, protect cell activity and act as antioxidants. It normalizes the skin’s moisture content and provides suppleness and firmness to the epidermis.

Rosemary

"Rosemary essential oil is a powerful disinfectant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic. It promotes hair growth and is useful in skin care, mouth care, anxiety, mental disorders, depression, reducing pain, headaches, rheumatism, respiratory problems, asthma, indigestion, and gas relief."

Sage

Sage essential oil is an antifungal, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic. It is commonly used as a digestive aid, disinfectant, expectorant, laxative and a stimulant. It has been known to inhibit viral and bacterial infections, improve menstruation, cure coughs, reduce fever and improve body functions.

Sandalwood

"Sandalwood essential oil is an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, disinfectant, expectorant, hypotensive and a sedative. This versatile essential oil tightens gums and muscles, prevents hair loss, stops hemorrhaging, reduces the visibility of scars and provides relief from gas. It softens skin, cures coughs, reduces blood pressure, increases memory, and helps nervous system disorders while fortifying the immune system."

Seaweed Extract

Natural anti-ageing and anti-cellulite properties. It can improve suppleness and the elasticity of the skin. It can stimulate the renewal of damaged skin cells. It can detoxify and cleanse, tone the skin, naturally smoothed and moisturizes the skin.

Sesame Oil

Sesame oil can act as both moisturizer and emollient for full-body skin. Besides vitamin E, sesame oil also contains linoleic acids, stearic acids, and palmitic acids. The oil has an antioxidant called sesamol which effectively prevents the appearances of wrinkles and fine lines.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter contains essential fatty acids, along with vitamins A and E, that work to improve skin elasticity, soothe, hydrate and increase suppleness. It treats dry, cracked skin on heels, elbows and knees; dry scalp, chapped lips and eczema. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that promote quicker healing from scrapes, cuts and burns and provides relief from sunburn and rashes. It's nourishing properties also rebuild and rejuvenate collagen and optimize skin health resulting in clearer, brighter skin with less wrinkles and sun damage.

Spearmint

Spearmint essential oil is an antiseptic, antispasmodic, insecticide and a stimulant. It is used to prevent infection, clear spasms, provide gas relief and strengthen brain functions and improves menses. It's restorative properties promote healing and improves body functions.

Sunflower Oil

The sunflower originally came from Peru in the 16th century, where a number of varieties grow in the wild. It was a plant highly prized by the people, who adorned their temples with sunflowers made of pure gold. A substantive oil produced from sunflower seeds, it is pure enough to eat. It contains a rich blend of glycerides and fatty acids, which will moisturise and protect the skin. Externally sunflower oil is used on bruises and dry scaly skin conditions. Protects and preserves the skin from moisture loss and helps to keep it soft and smooth.

Tea Tree

"Tea tree essential oil is an antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, fungicide, insecticide, antiseptic, expectorant and stimulant. It is also often used to prevent infections, promote absorption of nutrients, speed the healing of scars, cure coughs and improves systemic functions."

Valerian

"This medicinal herb is a relaxant, sedative, anticonvulsant and pain reducer. It is used to calm nerves, provide relief from migraines and help with insomnia."

Vetiver

Vetiver essential oil is a potent anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative and a tonic. It is often prescribed by doctors to prevent infection, enhance libido, and to cure nervous system disorders. It also stimulates the body's natural ability to heal itself and speeds the healing of wounds and scars.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that fortifies cuticles, nails and prevents premature aging of skin by blocking free radical damage and the formation of wrinkles. It increases collagen production, a connective tissue that keeps skin elastic and supple and promotes skin cell regeneration. It also heals and diminishes the appearance of scar tissue from burns, old wounds and surgeries.