Category Archives: Cosmetic Ingredients

Ingredients R to Z

Rose Flower Water Rosehips Herb – Rosehips are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Also contains tannin and carotene. Rose Petals Rose powder – Rose powder works as an astringent and stimulates circulation when used with other ingredients. Comes from … Continue reading

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Ingredients N to Q

Neem powder – Neem powder is derived from the Neem tree, which is part of the mahogany family. Neem is highly anti-bacterial, and the leaves have been used for centuries to make anti-bacterial washes and poultices. Because Neem is highly … Continue reading

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Ingredients K to Q

Kelp powder – Kelp is a sea plant. Kelp Powder is rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals. Kelp powder helps to detoxify and re-balance the skin. Lanolin – Lanolin is a natural, waterproof emollient derived from the wool of sheep. It mimics … Continue reading

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Ingredients G to J

Germaben II – a convenient, ready-to-use broad spectrum anti-microbial preservative for personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions, creams, body sprays and other formulations. It is highly effective against bacteria, yeasts and molds. Ginseng extract – Ginseng is actually … Continue reading

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Ingredients D to F

Dead Sea Salts / Sea Salt – are very mineral rich, containing high proportions of Potassium, Magnesium and Bromide.  Potassium helps regulate the moisture level of the skin, Magnesium helps promote healing, and Bromide has a smoothing and relaxing effect.   … Continue reading

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Ingredients A to C

Aloe Vera – the leaves of the aloe barbadensis plant contain a clear gel. It grows in desert-like areas where it has been used for centuries to treat sun burn and heal the skin. Case studies have shown that aloe … Continue reading

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