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...
Do you sometimes wish you could just slather yourself in chocolate? Derived from the natural fat of Cacao beans, cocoa butter can whisk you to chocolate heaven with its distinctive scent and flavour! Not a huge fan of chocolate? Go ahead and create a blend with your favourite essential oils! Seriously though, you don't have to be a fan of chocolate to appreciate all the benefits of cocoa butter...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...