Sunday, May 13, 2007

Our product ingredients

In an effort to provide our customers with as much information as possible, we have compiled a short list of some common Bath & Body product ingredients, additives and what their commonly described functions and benefits are. We hope you will find this list helpful.

Aloe Vera Gel - The Aloe Vera plant has been used for thousands of years for it's healing and moisturizing properties.

Avocado Oil - Emollient used in cosmetics and added to soaps. This thick, nutritious oil is very moisturizing and gentle to the skin. Said to be useful in aiding with dryness and itching from eczema and psoriasis.

Beeswax - Beeswax has the same sweet smell as honey and will impart many wonderful properties to body care products

Cocoa Butter - Natural skin softener & moisturizer. Cocoa butter is also reported to be beneficial for stretch marks, scars etc. Used as an emollient in all kinds of cosmetics.

Goat's Milk - Nourishing & moisturizing to the skin.

Honey - Helps soothe, soften & nourish skin Honey is an excellent moisturizer, hydrator and inhibitor of bacterial growth.

Milk/Dry Milk - Helps cleanse, soften, nourish & moisturize the skin.

Oatmeal - Beneficial to most skin types, even sensitive skin. Soothes, softens & nourishes skin.

Rosemary - Rosemary is stimulating, soothing and helps improve circulation.

Shea Butter - Natural emollient, also known as African Karite Butter. It is extremely moisturizing, is gentle and gives an exotic feel to the skin. Known for it's skin moisturizing properties as well as it's ability to minimize scarring and stretch marks, anti-aging and natural UV protection properties. It has also been said to help speed the healing of burns and cracked skin.

Vitamin E - Natural Emollient & Antioxidant. Vitamin E has long been used for its antioxidant properties in skin care products. It is not a preservative but it will help fight free radicals and extend the shelf life of an oil that seems to be a bit unstable.