What are Essential Oils?

Essential Oils are concentrated liquids extracted from certain species of flowers, grasses, fruits, leaves, roots and trees.

How do essential oils help?

Essential oils are absorbed through the skin and mucus membranes. Each essential oil has its own unique medicinal value and effect on the body. Blending several essential oils together has a synergistic effect as the essential oils complement each other and work together on the body.

What is the difference between a cream, a lotion and a balm?

Creams and lotions are moisturizing and balms are healing. Balms do not contain water, so they will heal and protect, but they do not add any moisture to your skin. Creams and lotion contain water and add moisture to the skin. In addition, they have healing properties. Creams are thicker than lotions.

What is the shelf life of the products?

The Creams and Lotions and Sugar Scrubs have a 6 month shelf life. The balms and massage oils have a shelf life of one year.

What are the benefits of the ingredients?

I strive to use the highest quality oils and other ingredients. Each ingredient has its own properties; a description of benefits is listed below:

* Allantoin - Allantoin is a unique product that is used for skin protection. Allantoin is a white, odorless, crystalline powder. Allantoin is also used to hasten the growth of new, healthy tissue. For the temporary protection of minor cuts, scrapes, burns and sunburn. Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, cracked, or wind burned skin and lips. Relieves dryness and softens cold sores and fever blisters. Helps treat and prevent diaper rash. Protects chafed skin/minor skin irritation due to/associated with diaper rash and helps protect from/seal out wetness. Allantoin is considered to be nontoxic, nonirritating and non-allergenic.

* Aloe Vera Gel - Aloe Vera Gel isn't an actual gel. The product is thick when the Aloe leaf is first cut, but after a few minutes, an enzymatic reaction causes it to become liquid. It is the consistency of water. Aloe Vera Gel is reputed to be an excellent moisturizer.

* Avocado Oil – Good for all skin types, especially dry and dehydrated skin. May help relieve eczema and is a very penetrating oil. Contains vitamin B complex, A, E and D, potassium, pantothenic acid and other fatty acids.

* Beeswax – A solid wax made by bees

* Borage Oil - A culinary herb with a long history for promoting good health. This oil is rich in GLA and is reported to help psoriasis and eczema.

* Borax – a naturally occurring mineral used to soften water

* Calendula Oil - Calendula had long been noted for its anti-inflammatory properties. Calendula is also suggested to combat rough, scaly and dry skin. This is a soft yellow oil with a warm, herbaceous scent.

* Carrot Oil – Good for dry damaged skin, relieves itching, dryness, premature aging, psoriasis, eczema and reduces scaring. Contains vitamins, minerals and beta carotin.

* Castor Oil – A wonderful moisturizer by acting as a humectant, attracting and locking moisture to the skin

* Emu Oil – A transdermal carrier. It is non-pore clogging and penetrates the skin. Reduces swelling, pain and swiftness. Reduces inflammation of joints. Reduces scarring and aids healing.

* Emulsifying Wax – used to make a stable blend of oil and water. Vegetable derived blend of fatty alcohols.

* Evening Primrose Oil – Excellent in treatment of skin problems. Prevents premature aging of skin. Contains gamma linolenic acid, vitamins and minerals. May help with symptoms of multiple sclerosis, menopause and heart disease.

* Germall Plus - A paraben-free preservative

* Glycerin – A Vegetable derived humectant

* Grapefruit Seed Extract - Grapefruit Seed Extract (commonly referred to as GSE) is normally used an antioxidant. It is a strong germ killer and naturally fights infections.

* Grapeseed Oil – A fine textured light oil. Soothing and non-greasy.

* Hazelnut Oil – Slightly astringent action, excellent oil for dry skin. Contains vitamins, minerals and proteins. High in oleic acid.

* Jojoba Oil – Good on inflamed skin, eczema, psoriasis and acne. Contains protein, minerals, and a waxy substance that mimics collagen

* Menthol Crystals - Refreshing and soothing Menthol is the main ingredient of peppermint oil and is responsible for its scent and the "cooling sensation" when applied to the skin. Menthol and its derivatives can be added to various peppermint type compositions to enhance the cooling and freshening effects. The crystals are commonly used to assist in coughs, congestion, upper respiratory problems, and the flu.

* Macadamia Nut Oil – Excellent moisturizer, absorbs quickly into skin. A great oil for damaged or maturing skin. High in monounsaturated fatty acids. This oil very closely resembles sebum (the oil naturally produced by ones skin to help protect it)

* Olive Oil – A soothing oil, may ease rheumatic conditions. Contains vitamins, minerals and protein.

* Red Raspberry Seed Oil - Raspberry oil is high in natural tocopherols and essential fatty acids, with 30% Omega 3, 54% Omega 6 and 14% Omega 9 profile. Raspberry oil has been noted to be helpful in SPF applications due to absorbance of both UV-A and UV-B.

* Rosehip Seed Oil – An excellent oil for rejuvenating skin. It bolsters the skin’s epidermal lipids with essential fatty acids. Contains vitamin C and is high in essential fatty acids, especially linoleic acid.

* Shea Butter – forms a breathable water-resistant film on the skin. Highly moisturizing and rich in vitamins A and E.

* Steric Acid – A vegetable derived thickener

* Sweet Almond Oil – Good for all skin types, it gently lubricates the skin and helps give it elasticity. Helps to relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation. Rich in proteins, and fatty acids. Contains glucosides, minerals and vitamin B.

* Vitamin E Oil - Vitamin E has long been used for its antioxidant properties in skin care products. Vitamin E is not a preservative (fights bacteria, yeast and mold) but it will help fight free radicals.

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