Rose Hip Seed Oil
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- Validated by dermatological industries,
it effectively hydrates the skin, treats eczema and
psoriasis
- Contains retinoic acid: purported
to help prevent premature aging, minimize wrinkles,
and reduce scars
- Rich in vitamin C and linoleic acid
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Pomegranate Seed Oil
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- Known to nourish, moisturize and
improve skin elasticity. Effective in treating dry
skin, eczema, psoriasis and sunburned skin
- Also used to reduce swelling and
ease muscular aches and pains
- Studies indicate effectiveness at
killing cancer cells when applied topically
- Strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties
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Moringa
Seed Oil
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- Contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
properties, which helps heal minor skin complaints
such as cuts, bruises, burns, insect bites, rashes
and scrapes
- Moisturizing with Palmitoleic, Oleic
and Linoleic acids, Vitamins A and C and unsaturated
fatty acids
- Historically documented by ancient
cultures as a healing oil; there is evidence of moringa
being used in cosmetic preparations as far back as
1400 BC.
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Borage Seed Oil
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- One of the richest sources of gamma
linolenic acid (GLA), used by Dermatologists to treat
eczema
- Used in high-end cosmetic formulations
to nourish and hydrate the skin
- Known to be helpful for maturing
skin and damaged skin where regeneration of new skin
cells is needed
- Contains important vitamins and
minerals
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Shea
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- Unique fatty acid profile gives Shea
Butter the ability to moisturize and retain the elasticity
of the skin
- Protects the skin against sun damage
Repairs cellular degeneration
- Historical use in African for thousands
of years for dry or aging skin
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Avacado
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- Known for healing and regenerating
qualities
Penetrating nutrients for dry, damaged, sensitive
skin and eczema
- High amounts of vitamins A, B1,
B2, D, & E, protein, lecithin, and fatty acids
- Historically used in African skin
treatments
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- Oryza sativa is particularly high
in fatty acids and rich in unsaponifiables.
- It has some anti-oxidizing properties
as well as some sunscreen properties.
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- Elaeis guineensis is very similar
to coconut oil in that it has a high percentage of
lauric acid which allows it to produce a hard soap
that lathers well and gives hardness to balms and
stick formulations.
- It lends a smooth texture to soaps
and balms.
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- Cocos nucifera is a very good carrier
oil for dry, itchy, sensitive skin.
- It will not clog pores and it absorbs
readily into the skin. Coconut oil is a gift to the
soap making industry because of its resistance to
rancidity and contribution to a good, hard soap with
a wonderful, fluffy lather.
- Coconut oil is light and non-greasy.
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