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...
“Turkey Red Oil” (sulfated castor oil – the first synthetic detergent) is one older product that has been used for creating essential oil emulsions. Essential Solubiliser is a modern improvement on Turkey Red Oil, colourless, odourless and is a more effective emulsifier. Essential Solubiliser is based on mild emulsifiers derived from pure Almond and Coconut oils. These emulsifiers are...
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...
Laponite is a unique clay-based gelling agent. It is a mixture of natural earth oxides that have been milled to a fine particle size. When added to warm water at a 3% to 4% concentration a stiff, clear “ringing” gel is produced. As with Amigel, you can add additional oily ingredients – essential oils and blends, vegetable oils and so on – to create customised preparations. With Laponite...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...