ANTIOXIDENTS are dietary substances including some nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamin C, E, and Selenium that prevents damage to your body cells or repair damage that has been done.  Antioxidant work by significantly slowing or prevents oxidations (damage from oxygen process caused by substances called free radicals that can lead to cell dysfunction and the onset of problems like heart disease and diabetes.  Antioxidants may also improve immune function and perhaps lower your risk for infection and cancer.  In your body the antioxidant process is similar to stopping an apple from browning.  Once you cut an apple it begins to brown, but if you dip it in orange juice (vitamin C) its stays white.

AVOCADO OIL – rich in Vitamin A, B1, B2, B 5, D,E, minerals, proteins, lecithin, and fatty acids.  Penetrating nutrients for dry skin and eczema, it also has healing and regenerating qualities.

COCOA BUTTER has been called the ultimate moisturizer, and has been used to keep skin soft and supple for centuries. It is one of the most stable, highly concentrated natural fats known, and melts at body temperature so that it is readily absorbed into the skin. Cocoa butter is often recommended for treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. When applied topically, it creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment and also helps retain moisture.

COCONUT OIL - Virgin coconut oil when applied topically is probably the best treat you can give to your body’s largest organ.  The fatty acids present in virgin coconut oil like mcfa, lauric, capric, and caprylic are normal components of the skin and serve as a replacement for lost lipids in the skin barrier. It improves the skin condition, protects it from damage and heals skin diseases. Skin Care: Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil for the skin as well. It acts as an effective moisturizer on all types including dry skin. It also delays wrinkles, and sagging of skin which normally become prominent with age. Coconut oil is also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections. Coconut oil helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties. Virgin coconut oil prevents the sun’s damaging effects. Its antioxidant properties will prevent skin from sagging and eliminate wrinkles. Age spots and skin cancer usually caused by the sun’s harmful rays is also avoided. Coconut oil is actually an ingredient of many suntan lotions. Virgin coconut oil has antimicrobial properties. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal infections. The MCFA’s when broken down into free fatty acids can kill disease-causing organisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Dead Sea Salt the dead sea lies between Israel and Jordan for thousands of years people have traveled to the Dead Sea for its therapeutic properties.  Bath products have wonderful properties and their rich salt and mineral content soothes and revitalizes the whole body. Dead Sea bath products also help cure joint pains and skin disorders. like arthritis, rheumatism, psoriasis, eczema, stress, amongst other ailments, in addition to nourishing and softening the skin. The Dead Sea salt products also have rejuvenating and curative properties for use in the world’s best Spas. There are a range of Dead Sea salt products that are refreshing and invigorating and result in smooth and moisturized skin because these Dead Sea salt products naturally exfoliate and hydrate the skin. Healing properties:

• Potassium - regulates water balance and detoxifies balance skin moisture.
• Calcium water retention increase circulation, strengthens hair and nails
• Magnesium - Anti-allergic
• Bromide - natural relaxant.
• Iodine - antiseptic agent.
• Sodium fluid balance
• Sulphur - healthy cell regeneration.
• A Dead Sea mineral gets rid of surplus dead cells leaving the skin refreshed and allows it to function properly.
• They are antiseptic and antibacterial making them idea for acne sufferers.
• They are anti fungal and ideal for treating athletes’ foot and thrush. They hydrate the skin
• They are a great way of detoxifying the system.

GRAPESEED OIL helps to reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tones, softens, and tightens skin and improves skin’s appearance. Does not aggravate acne and absorbs quickly, and contains vitamins, minerals, protein, and linoleic acid.  Especially useful for skin types that do not absorb oils well, and it does not leave a greasy feeling. Wonderful for skin sensitivities, because of its natural non-allergenic properties. Slightly astringent tightens and tones the skin.

HUMECTANT a hydrating substance that attracts and binds moisture. ( you will find this in our creams, lotions, hair butter, and coconut milk)

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN is a wonderful natural humectant. Glycerin has a unique talent for equalizing the moisture level between two surfaces, so if you add a bit of glycerin to a facial blend, and you live in a humid climate, the moisture in the air will be attracted to your skin. It also possesses emollient properties and is good for chapped skin.

JOJOBA OIL has been used to treat cuts, bruises and sores for centuries. It serves as a natural lubrication for dry skin and is non-greasy. Jojoba Oil penetrates skin and hair follicles rapidly to reduce water loss, reduces wrinkles and stretch marks, cleans clogged pores and restores skin's natural pH balance, lightens skin marks and scars Jojoba oil is hypoallergenic.

MANGO BUTTER –non-greasy absorbs easily into the skin and provides a natural protection effect against UV radiation.  Emollient properties high oxidative ability, wound healing and regenerative activity due to high unsaponiable contents.  Good for all skin types softens, sooths and moisturizes, restores flexibility and reduce degeneration of skin cells.

MACADAMIA NUT OIL is the best plant source of palmitoleic acid (an Omega 7 fatty acid). As the body ages, this naturally occurring substance is decreased, making macadamia nut oil a superb stand-in for dry and maturing skin. This oil is an excellent all-around emollient and is reputed to reduce fine lines on the face. This silky, highly nourishing oil is rich in palmitoleic acid, which promotes young looking, soft and supple skin. Since the palmitoleic content of the skin decreases with age, regular use of macadamia oil may help in the fight to prevent premature aging of the skin. Macadamia oil is easily absorbed into the skin, and contains proteins and vitamin E. It is suitable for all skin types, and is particularly soothing on dry skin. This is an ideal oil for mature skin as it moisturizes, nourishes and has proven itself to be one of the best regenerative oils available. Macadamia nut oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, and closely resembles sebum (the oil naturally produced by ones skin to help protect it). It is a protective oil with a high absorption rate and has been successfully used as a healing oil for scars, sunburns, minor wounds and other irritations.

MEADOWFOAM OIL moisturizes skin and hair better than most oils, helps prevent moisture loss. Revitalize dry cracked skin.  

 SHEA BUTTER is naturally rich in Vitamins A, E, and F, as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamins E helps maintain the skin keeping it clear and healthy.  A- improves skin conditions like blemishes, wrinkles, eczema, and dermatitis.  Helps prevent premature wrinkles and facial lines.  F acts as a skin protector and rejuvenator contains essential fatty acids, and helps protect and revitalize damaged skin and hair. Used for over a thousand years as treatment for dry aging skin, this rich, buttery oil from central Africa is used for the protection and care of skin cracked and dehydrated by the elements.  Shea Butter has been tested and proven effective at diminishing various signs of aging. It promotes skin renewal, increases the circulation, and accelerates wound healing. It is also beneficial for the treatment of many different conditions, such as: Dry skin, stretch marks, itchy skin, skin rashes, eczema, and dermatitis, sunburn, small skin wounds, damaged skin, rough skin, insect bites, muscle aches, wrinkles and signs of aging, chapped skin from cold weather, dry or over processed hair, and diaper rash. In addition, Shea Butter offers a low level of UV protection (approximately SPF-6), helping protect you from the sun's harmful rays. Because of its soothing nature, anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating effects, it is a perfect ingredient to incorporate into your skin care regime. It is also wonderful to use in the summer as a moisturizer before and after sun exposure to reduce possibility of the skin peeling or becoming dried out. Use during pregnancy to keep the skin supple, and to prevent stretch marks, as well as after giving birth to reduce stretch marks. Precautions: NOT recommended by those with nut allergies.

SQUALENE – humectants, soothing, aids in regeneration of cells good for aging skin.

SUGAR is a natural antioxidant and preservative. Glycolic acid, the alpha-hydroxy acid is derived from sugar cane, penetrates the skin to help slough off the dry, rough uppermost layer, leaving skin looking smoother and healthier. Glycolic acid also stimulates COLLAGEN and ELASTIN in the dermis, the second major layer of the skin. The body stops readily producing collagen and elastin around the age of 28 allowing age to take its toll by thinning the top layer of your skin and allowing it to hang. In addition, as you age the whole "cellular turn-over" process slows down, allowing old cells to sit on the surface of the skin, causing a dull, lifeless look. Glycolic acid helps revive mature skin by removing dead cells to help stimulate the creation of new cells for a fresher, healthier appearance. The skin's metabolism is in optimal working order, returning the luster, which is a sign of good health.  Additional benefits come from cleaning hair follicles which allows the follicle walls to lie together, making the orifice appear smaller and more refined. Conversely, stopping the use of glycolic acid can cause pores to fill with debris once again, extending the pore walls and returning them to their original size.

VITAMIN E – helps with burns, scars, and wrinkle prevention, promotes healing protects skin from free radical damage.  Powerful antioxidant penetrates lipid cell wall to protect against oxidation. Reduces MDA (malonyldialdehyde) which have a negative affect on collagen causing the skin to lose its elasticity.  Helps skin surface which improves smoothness and softness.

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