| For centuries, pure botanicals, natural vitamins,
and minerals have been used to enhance health
and beauty. These ingredients work with the body’s
natural rhythm and chemistry, making them highly
effective. Here we introduce you to some of the
most common ingredients, some of the best nature
has to offer, and their benefits.
Allantoin – from comfrey root, healing, soothing,
anti-irritant, stimulates healthy tissue formation,
promotes healing, protects and softens
Almond Oil – smooths and softens the skin, relieves
itching and irritation
Aloe Vera – renowned for its skin–healing and
softening properties, this cactus gel is known to
soothe acne, eczema, and burns
Apricot Kernel Oil – rich in olein, used for its gentle,
softening action on the skin
Arnica – herbal extract, anti-inflammatory, promotes
circulation, useful for sprains, bruises and wounds
Beeswax – purified wax from the honeycomb, has
antioxidant properties and is a natural emulsifier
Bisabolol – from chamomile, anti–inflammatory,
antibacterial, helps soothe and repair tissue
Borage Oil – a plant oil; moisturizes dry, damaged
skin, stimulates skin cell rejuvenation, rich in minerals
Calendula – rich in essential oils, calendula soothes
inflammations, helps heal skin and fights infections
Carrot Seed Oil – rich in vitamin A, a natural anti–
oxidant, and aromatic and stimulating oils, carrot
juice is a terrific skin softener, promotes the formation
of new cells and stimulates sebum production
Citric Acid – extract from citrus fruit, natural pH
adjuster, antioxidant, astringent, toner
Cholecalciferol – contains vitamin D, antioxidant,
helps retain even skin color
Cocoa Butter – solid fat extracted from the cocoa
plant, emollient, moisturizing, soothing
Cocoa Oil – nature’s wonder emollient; high in
vitamin F, essential fatty acids that are perfect for
moisturizing skin and hair
Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10) – an enzyme activator and
antioxidant, helps to boost skin regeneration and repair
while preventing free–radical damage caused
by the sun and environmental elements
Comfrey – a soothing herb recognized for its
medicinal value, good for aging or dry, sensitive skin
Cucumber – astringent; soothing, cooling cucumber
juice attracts and holds moisture to hydrate, balance
and tone skin, and tighten pores
Dandelion – a powerhouse herb packed with
antioxidant vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and
potassium, key minerals for healthy skin; increases
skin’s strength and suppleness, clears up acne
and eczema
Ester C – form of vitamin C
used for anti–aging,
stimulates collagen
production, rebuilds
damaged skin
Fennel – natural cleanser
and purifier, it boosts
circulation, helping the
body to remove toxins;
improves skin tone
Fenugreek – a renowned beauty aid which promotes
hair growth and a healthy scalp as well as a clear
complexion, also an excellent cleanser and anti-irritant
which alleviates puffiness and scaliness
Green Tea – antioxidant; can prevent DNA damage to
skin, soothing, anti–inflammatory
Honey – a wonderful humectant and emollient, helps
prevent wrinkles
Horse Chestnut – increases blood circulation,
astringent, anti–inflammatory, may help reduce the
appearance of varicose veins
Horsetail – high in the mineral silica and the amino
acid cystine, which helps strengthen hair and nails
Jojoba – similar to the skin’s natural oil, thought to
be nature’s most effective moisturizer, healing,
excellent scalp treatment, mild for sensitive skin
Juniper Berries – oil from these berries is purifying, reduces inflammation, reduces pain, and is also
thought to reduce cellulite deposits
Lemongrass – skin balancer, astringent, cleanser;
effective for controlling oily skin, toning, refreshing
Olive Oil – excellent moisturizer; attracts external
moisture and holds it close to skin, creating a breathable
barrier which prevents loss of internal moisture
Panthenol – vitamin B complex important for human
tissues, used in hair products and emollients
Red Clover – an antibiotic; purifying, useful for skin
sores, acne, healing for sore throats
Shikakai – from the fruit of the shikakai tree, a gentle
hair cleanser whose astringent qualities make it very
effective but non–stripping; promotes hair growth
and eliminates dandruff
Tartaric Acid – a type of glycolic acid from apples
and grapes; promotes texture and tone of skin
Wheatgerm Oil – a source of vitamin E, an antioxidant
and emollient which alleviates skin itching and
eruptions, helping skin regain health and suppleness
Witch Hazel – an astringent that tightens the skin,
soothes inflammation, cleanses and exfoliates
Yarrow – a wound healer, opens the pores to allow
toxins to escape, tonic for skin and hair, a powerful
virus inhibitor
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