Ingredients Glossary

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Almond Bitter Essential Oil:
(prunus species) The oil is produced from the kernel of the bitter almond. The aroma is intensely almond/cherry. Aromatherapy benefits – nurturing and comforting. USA
Almond Sweet Oil:
(Prunus amygdales) Originating from the Mediterranean countries, this oil is said to have great nutritional value for all skin types. Has a similar make up to baby’s sebum, the oil naturally protects the skin and is easily absorbed.
Apricot Kernel Oil:
(Prunus areniaca) Emollient oil that is extremely nourishing to the skin and excellent around the eyes and neck. According to the AMA’s committee on Coetaneous Health, this oil does help make the skin feel softer and smoother, reduce roughness, cracking and irritation, and may retard the wrinkles of aging.
Avocado Oil:
(Persea gratissima) A rich and highly therapeutic oil containing vitamins A, C, D, E, proteins, beta-carotene, lecithin, and the youth mineral, potassium. A penetrating oil, it is useful for dry skin and eczema. Avocado oil is said to have healing and regenerating properties.

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Balsam Peru Essential Oil:
(Myroxylon pereira) A sweet, balsamic and vanilla like aroma. Aromatherapy benefits: strengthening and anchoring. El Salvador.
Bay Essential Oil:
(Pimenta racemosa) A spicy yet sweet scent that warms, calms and helps to relieve aches and pains. Dominican Republic.
Bergamot Essential Oil:
(Citrus bergamia) Citrus and Floral aroma that is refreshing, rejuvenating, and balancing. It alleviates fatigue. Italy.

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Calendula:
(Calendula officinallis) An herb that acts as an anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral. Studies indicate that it aids in the healing of damaged skin, wounds, and expedites the formation of new blood vessels.
Cassia Essential Oil:
(Cinnamomun cassia) A wonderfully rich spice used for aromatic purposes. China.
Cedarwood Essential Oil:
(Juniperus virginiana) Combating acne, oily skin, greasy hair, and dandruff the oil helps to relax tension, and promote peaceful sleep. USA.
Chamomile Essential Oil:
(Chamaemelum nobile) Helping to relieve inflammatory skin conditions, the oil traditionally is used to promote relaxation and calmness. Hungary.
Clovebud Essential Oil:
(Eugenia aromatica) Warm and spicy clove is used to stimulate and enhance concentration. Madagascar.
Cocoa Butter:
(Theobroma cacao) Cocoa butter is cultivated in most tropical countries and is native to South America. It is highly protective and acts as a water repellent. It is high in vitamin E while softening and lubricating the skin.
Coconut Oil:
(Cocus nucifera) The oil comes from expressed coconut kernels. This highly saturated fat contains twice the heavy fats as lard or animal fat and is used to promote lather in soaps. The oil is extremely emollient and has cooling properties.
Comfrey Root:
(Symphytum officinale) A soothing herb, it is useful for the regeneration of aging tissue.

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Eucalyptus Essential Oil:
(Eucalyptus globulus) Helps the absorption of other botanicals and is highly anti-microbial. China.

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Frankincense Essential Oil:
(Boswellia carteri) A woody and slightly spicy balsamic scent. Prized for centuries for its benefits of calming the mind and spirit. India.

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Geranium, Rose (Bourbon) Essential Oil:
(Pelargonium graveolens roseum) A woodsy and highly rose scent. It is used as a fragrance and as an insect repellent. Zimbabwe.
Ginger Essential Oil:
(Zingiber officinale) A spicy and warm scent that can be relaxing and stimulating. It is used to relieve indigestion and nausea, along with alleviating stiffness in muscles. Also strengthens the immune system and increases circulation. China.
Grapeseed Oil:
(Vitus vinifera) Contains vitamins, minerals, and is high in protein. Wonderful around the eyes and neck because it strengthens tissue cells and preserves natural moisture of the skin. Hypoallergenic and has astringent properties.
Grapefruit, Pink Essential Oil:
(Citrus paradis) Clean, fresh, and uplifting scent. It can benefit those with mood swings, anger, depression, and stress. It is slightly astringent. USA.
Green Tea:
(camellia sinensis) Free radical fighter and an antioxidant.

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Honey:
Organic honey is overflowing with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes. It is emollient for the skin and has cleansing, antibacterial and soothing properties.

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Jasmine Absolute Essential Oil:
(Jasminum grandiflorum) Warm, deeply fruity and floral, a scent where a little goes a long way. Uplifting! Egypt.
Jojoba Oil:
(Simmondsia chinensis) The oil is very close to our skin’s natural oils and is highly penetrating. It contains proteins and minerals that mimic collagen acting as skin therapy for every skin type. It is a natural anti-oxidant.
Juniper Berry Essential Oil:
(Junniperus communis) Fresh, fruity, woody, and spicy that refreshes the mind and spirit. Nepal.

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Kukui Oil:
(Aleurites moluccana) Pressed from the nut of the tropical kukui tree that is found in Hawaii. High in fatty acids that are essential to the repair and metabolism of the skin. Is easily absorbed and is wonderful for sensitive, mature, damaged, and wrinkled skin. Hawaiians have used this oil for thousands of years for dry skin, psoriasis, and acne.

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Lavender (Bulgarian) Essential Oil:
(Lavandula latifolia) Floral and herbal aroma. Soothing and calming, it can relieve stress and headaches. It may even lower blood pressure. Excellent for aging skin, healing, and can be used as an antiseptic. Bulgaria.
Lemon Essential Oil:
(Citrus Liminium) Fresh and clean the oil is highly aromatic. The oil has germicidal and disinfectant properties. Stimulating concentration, the oil is also said to reduce cellulite. USA.
Lemongrass Essential Oil:
(Cymbopogon Flexuosus) Refreshing and stimulating, increases alertness and concentration. Also helps with fatigue and digestion, along with aching muscles. A great astringent for acne and oily skin. India.
Lime Essential Oil:
(Citrus aurantifolia) Has much of the same characteristics of lemon. Mexico.
Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil:
Also called May Chang, the Chinese use the oil to help with digestion, headaches, nausea, pains and acne. China.

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Mango Butter:
(Mangifera indica) From the tropical evergreen tree grown in India and Malaysia, it is an excellent moisturizer and lubricant for the skin.
Milk, Goat:
(Lactose) Works as an effective skin cleanser leaving the skin feeling silky smooth. Filled with proteins, beneficial fats, vitamins, amino acids, and calcium, it has excellent nutritional value.
Myrrh Essential Oil:
(Commiphora myrrha) A rich, woody, earthy, and balsamic scent that has powerful antiseptic and astringent properties. Ethiopia.

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Neem Oil:
(Azadirachtin indica) Used as an antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and antiseptic agent. Can be used to treat skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema.

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Oats:
(Ground organic) A rich source of vitamins and minerals, oats are also high in amino acids and act as a moisturizer while helping to sooth and relieve itchy dry skin.
Olive Oil:
(Olea europaea) With its high content of oleic acid, olive oil makes a good cell regenerator, and helps to attract moisture to the skin.
Orange, Sweet Essential Oil:
(Citrus sinensis) Refreshing and uplifting it can be used to aid in digestion and nausea, and to relieve stress. Brazil.

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Palm Christi:
(Ricinus communis) Also known as castor oil, it is rich in fatty acids and is soothing and lubricating to the skin. Also acts as a humectant and attracts moisture to the skin.
Palm Oil:
(Elaeis guineensis) A rich source of vitamin A, it enhances the properties of bar soap.
Palmarosa Essential Oil:
(Cymbopogon martini) With a sweet rose scent it often is used to calm the nervous system. It is used to treat both oily and dry skin problems from acne to the rejuvenation of mature skin. India.
Patchouli Essential Oil:
(Pogostemon cablin) Rich and earthy, it evokes a walk in the forest after a rainstorm. This oil offers a sense of peacefulness and centeredness.
Peppermint Essential Oil:
(Mentha piperita) Help to relieve headaches, mental fatigue, nausea, and increases alertness. Can be used to treat itching and athlete’s foot or fungal problems. Also has been used to successfully repel insects. China.

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Rose Clay:
(Montmorillonite) Also called French pink clay, it is rich in trace elements and minerals. Used to detoxify and cleanse, it is exceptional at drawing out impurities and toxins while removing oil sebum clogging the skin’s pores.
Rose Otto:
(Rosa damascena) With its deep, sweet floral aroma it benefits those who seek harmony, toning and soothing. Great for mature skin. Relieves depression. Bulgaria.
Rosemary Essential Oil:
(Rosmarinus officinalis) Its camphorous and herbaceous aroma can be therapeutic. It increases circulation and relieves pains in the joints. Spain.
Rosewood Essential Oil:
(Aniba rosaeodora) Sweet and floral, it quiets the mind and can work as an anti-depressant. It works as a skin balancer, and is wonderful for combination skin. Brazil.

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Sandalwood Essential Oil:
(Santalum album) A heavy, rich, and sensual aroma. Balancing, and calming for the nervous system, it has an astringent effect on oily skin and helps soothe irritated skin. Australia.
Sesame Oil:
(Sesamum indicum) High in fatty acids, this oil helps to maintain the integrity of skin tissue, along with restructuring and moisturizing the skin.
Shea Butter:
(Butyrospermum parki) Comes from the karite tree grown in West and Central Africa. It is an emollient, and extremely therapeutic for healing cracked, aged, and damaged skin. High in vitamins A and E, it helps to reduce scars and can act as a UV ray protector. Africa.
Spearmint Essential Oil:
(Mentha spicata) Increasing alertness, therapeutic for the respiratory system, and uplifting, it brings about a sense of calmness and relaxation. China.

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Tangerine Essential Oil:
(Citrus reticulate) Sweet citrus oil that promotes peacefulness and a sense of well being. Very gentle and helps to calm children to sleep. Tones and acts as an antiseptic for oily skin. USA.
Tea Tree Essential Oil:
(Melaleuca alternifolis) Reputed as the best anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial used in aromatherapy. It works great for acne with its germ fighting properties. Also a wonderful wound healer. Australia.
Turmeric:
(Curcuma longa) Used as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever, the turmeric root has also been used for its natural anti-bacterial properties. Also used for its natural color.

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Vanilla Oleoresin:
(Vanilla planifolia) Warm and sweet scent, alleviating stress, creating a sense of serenity and comfort. Brazil.

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil:
(Cananga odorata) Intensely floral, sweet, and similar to jasmine. Benefits include sensual and euphoric. Spain.

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