Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) The soothing properties of Aloe Vera are ideally suited to caring for lips,protecting the lips against the sun and wind. It is soothing to skin irritations and an excellent addition to skin care products. We use both the aloe vera gel juice and the aloe vera butter.
The Aloe Vera gel juice we sell is a thin liquid designed for application in manufacturing cosmetics...
Amla (Indian Gooseberry phyllanthus emblica) Powder is used successfully for hair and scalp. It helps make hair youthful looking, vibrant and strong and free from dandruff flakes. This not only brings forth a rich, natural shine and soft texture, but also helps rejuvenate hair that is dull and damaged. Adding Amla to our tooth cleanser helps to enhance the nutritional content of the cleanser.
Our Apple Cider Vinegar comes from a farm in Ontario. It is made from ecologically grown apples, helping to improve our health and our environment. Apple cider vinegar contains over thirty important nutrients, twelve minerals, more than a half dozen essential vitamins and acids as well as a large number of enzymes. Its pH level is very similar to that of healthy skin so it can be used safely for...
Apricot Oil (prunus armeniaca) is rich in the essential oleic and linolenic fatty acids and is known for its ability to penetrate the skin without leaving an oily feel. It moisturizes and revitalizes dry or aged skin. Apricot kernel oil is cold-pressed from the dried seeds of the fruit of the apricot tree.
Argan Oil (argania spinosa) from the argan tree in Morocco has almost twice as much vitamin E as olive oil and is rich in anti-oxidants. It is 80% unsaturated, containing eight essential fatty acids. Argan oil also contains rare plant sterols not found in other oils. It helps to prevent loss of moisture from the skin. We use the pure, eco-certified fair trade argan oil. The nut seeking goats...
Avcocado (persea gratissima) oil helps to reduce the appearance of age spots and helps nourish sun damaged skin with its superior moisturizing effect. With its wonderfully emollient properties, it is ideal for for the skin. Although it is classed as a vegetable oil, the avocado is really a fruit since it has a stone - but none-the-less it can yield a staggering 30% oil. This rich and nourishing...
Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate) neutralizes odors chemically, rather than masking or absorbing them. We use an aluminum- free baking soda made from the deposits of mineralized sodium bicarbonate which is extracted by an all-natural water process that uses no chemicals.
Unrefined beeswax is no doubt a magical substance. It varies in appearance as radically as did the flowers from which the bees took pollen. The color ranges from a dull brown to an almost translucent bright yellow and the honey scent, is a rich source of carotene. Check out a general review of beeswax properties in cosmetics. Skin-nourishing propolis and trace amounts of vitamins and minerals...
Bentonite clay is formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash. It naturally detoxifies and is excellent in a tooth cleanser. It helps to clean and polish the teeth.
Bergamot (citrus bergamia) (organic) is an excellent anti-ordourant. Its own refreshing aroma helps fight body-odor making it an effective addition to skin care.
Black Spruce (picea mariana), or Black Spruce is a true Canadian tall evergreen tree. The oil is distilled from the needles and twigs. It has a sweet, soft balsamic scent with green wood undertones. Black Spruce is vibrant and fresh, it represents strength, clarity and motivation. Black Spruce is a top to middle note and blends well with other tree oils and herb oil. For further insight see the...
Calendula(calendula officinalis) is derived from the dried flowers of golden marigolds, and has gentle, soothing properties, helping to eliminate the itching and dry skin irritations. Calendula's cosmetic uses for sensitive skin care include a humidifying effect helping to protect the skin and prevent dry irritations.
Camellia (camellia sinensis) is a flower oil from South East Asia and has excellent skin conditioning properties. It restructures, moisturizes and strengthens.White Camellia oil was traditionally used by Geishas to keep their skin flawless and their hair lustrous and healthy. It has soothing properties to help calm sensitive skin; nutrients to nourish devitalized skin; and emollients to create a...
Carrot Seed Oil (daucus carota) is mainly obtained from wild carrots, usually found in Europe. Our Carrot oil is an infusion of wild macerated carrot in canola oil with vitamin E and is considered one of the best essential oils for mature skin. It is helps to remove toxins giving the skin a more toned, smooth and youthful appearance.
Castor Oil (ricinus communis ) is soothing and lubricating as it is quickly absorbed by the body. A natural humectant, castor oil attracts and holds moisture to the skin.The lather that castor oil produces is what really makes it such an appealing ingredient for soap making.In addition to the wonderful lather, the conditioning and moisturizing properties that this ingredient adds is a great...
