This is “man made” Vitamin E acetate (dl-tocopheryl acetate). It is used just like natural source Vitamin E (it is commonly used in vitamin supplements) and is completely pure. As the acetate form, Vitamin E acetate is very stable, as it will not react with oxygen. Hence, it will last for years in cosmetic preparations. Vitamin E acetate is metabolised back to active Vitamin E once it...
A certified organic unrefined beeswax with the sweet aromatic fragrance of honey. Used for creating aromatic balms and ointments and can be used in creams. 100% pure & natural and freshness is guaranteed.
Liposomes are extremely small spheres of natural phospholipids from soy lecithin. They are popular in expensive cosmetic ranges (and in medical applications), because of the ability of liposomes to easily penetrate the epidermis of the skin. Liposomes can be “loaded” with other active ingredients eclosed within the liposome spheres or they can be used “unloaded”. We provide pure soy...
A fully natural emulsifier consists of natural soy lecithin fractions dispersed in Xanthan gum and Amigel. Another fully natural emulsifier, Lecithin Emulsifier consists of natural soy lecithin fractions dispersed in Xanthan gum and Amigel. Used in the water phase of creams and lotions, it works well with Glyceryl Monostearate or other emulsifiers to make natural creams with the excellent skin...
Emulsifying Wax is an effective emulsifier that allows you to easily create stable creams and lotions. There a number of emulsifying waxes available on the market. Some companies attempt to promote their emulsifying wax as '100% natural', which is simply not true. All emulsifying waxes use one type or other of a semi-synthetic emulsifier. One popular wax uses the problematic sodium lauryl sulfate...
Emulsifying Wax is an effective emulsifier that allows you to easily create stable creams and lotions. There a number of emulsifying waxes available on the market. Some companies attempt to promote their emulsifying wax as “100% natural”, which is simply not true. All emulsifying waxes use one type or other of a semi-synthetic emulsifier. One popular wax uses the problematic sodium lauryl...
This is a naturally derived preservative from grapefruit seeds and pulp that has been in use since the 1970’s. Citricidal works as a benign, hypoallergenic and wide-spectrum preservative in many formulations. This is an unadulterated grapefruit seed extract, it does not contain added synthetic parabens or triclosan, that have been found in some grapefruit and citrus seed extracts. The...
This is a naturally derived preservative from grapefruit seeds and pulp that has been in use since the 1970’s. Citricidal works as a benign, hypoallergenic and wide-spectrum preservative in many formulations. This is an unadulterated grapefruit seed extract, it does not contain added synthetic parabens or triclosan, that have been found in some grapefruit and citrus seed extracts. How to use:...
To easily create natural ointments and balms, we offer Organic Balm Base. Pure essential oils of choice can be added up to an additional 10% to create your own customised product. Ingredients: Organic Balm Base contains the premium ingredients of ACO certified organic Virgin Beeswax, Cocoa Butter, Coconut and Jojoba oil. To make your chosen ointment or balm, gently melt Organic Balm Base...
Amiox is our unique Rosemary extract that is a potent natural antioxidant. Antioxidants are helpful because these molecules ‘mop up’ oxygen and free radicals much more readily than the fatty acids in the oil. By adding only two drops (or 0.05%) of Amiox to every 100mL of vegetable oil, the ‘shelf life’ of the oil can be extended for perhaps another 30% to 40% longer. Amiox is far superior...
Amiox is our unique Rosemary extract that is a potent natural antioxidant. Antioxidants are helpful because these molecules ‘mop up’ oxygen and free radicals much more readily than the fatty acids in the oil. By adding only two drops (or 0.05%) of Amiox to every 100mL of vegetable oil, the ‘shelf life’ of the oil can be extended for perhaps another 30% to 40% longer. Amiox is far superior...
Amigel is our unique gelling agent derived from the yeast Sclerotium rolfsii grown on a glucose sugar culture. Known as a polysaccharide gel (meaning “many sugars”), Amigel has the highest capacity to absorb water than any other vegetable gelling agent and will accept a large amount of additional ingredients. We offer our prepared Amigel at a 2% concentration in distilled water, with the...
Once the aloe gel has been removed from the leaves of the plant, it soon becomes a liquid. Commercial aloe “gels” are generally based on simply adding liquid aloe extract to the common methacrylate plastic gel and some synthetic green dye! We have created a more natural alternative for you, using our Amigel as the gelling agent – and made it twice the strength of usual aloe products as...
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is a useful vitamin that may help speed skin regeneration and help with skin inflammation. Vitamin D works well in synergy with essential fatty acids, as in Rose Hip and Hemp Seed oils. How to use: From 0.02% to 0.05% is all that is needed. It is heat sensitive, so it is recommended to be added to creams and other products after they have cooled.
There is a good deal of evidence that certain skin diseases may be associated with Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency. Many researchers have described the dermatological (skin) symptoms caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B6, particularly in relation to the body’s use or metabolism of essential fatty acids. People suffering from toxic and allergic skin conditions, including psoriasis and...
Panthenol or pro-vitamin B5 can be used in hair conditioners from 0.5% to 2%. Panthenol readily absorbs into the hair, being deposited onto the cuticle and penetrating into the cortex of the hair. This is even more so for bleached or permed hair. It provides benefits such as long lasting moisturisation, imparts lustre, and it has a conditioning effect resulting in easily manageable hair. It...
A synergy of the finest organic essential fatty acids and vegetable oils with added Vitamin E. A veritable “skin food”, Organic EFA Blend is useful in every skin condition, such as mature skin, acneic skin and so on. Use as is, or blend with other oils of choice, blend into creams, gels, etc. Ingredients: A synergistic blend of the essential fatty acid rich oils of ACO certified organic...
Borage oil has a light texture and is easily absorbed by the skin. It is a natural emollient and may be particularly effective at helping to restore flexibility of the skin. It contains the highest amount of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) of all the seed oils. It may help to keep skin healthy and reduces dryness and irritation. Particularly effective on dry, mature or blemish prone skin. Often...
Natural glycerine can be extracted either from animal fats (the usual source) or from vegetable oils. We offer the pure, vegetable oil-extracted glycerine. It makes water “wetter”, allowing water to absorb into the skin more easily and keeps absorbing moisture from the atmosphere for long lasting hydration. Natural and totally non-toxic, glycerine is a superior choice over the problematic...
Also known as Karite Butter, Shea Butter has been traditionally used for centuries by Africans for its cosmetic and healing properties. Shea is rich in a number of regenerative compounds, including essential fatty acids, triterpenoids, stigmasterol, allantoin (as in Comfrey) and antioxidants, including Vitamin E, beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) and B-amyrine. Creams and lotions made with Shea...