Butters and Natural Carriers
Almond Oil
Origin: Native to Mediterranean climate regions of the Middle East, from Syria and Turkey to India and Pakistan, although it has been introduced elsewhere.
Purpose: Help eliminate the day’s dirt, debris, and oil. It is a natural skin blocker that reduces acne and blackheads.
Castor Oil
Origin: Areas of Africa and Asia
Purpose: Unique fixed oil. It is know for cleansing properties
Coconut Oil:
Origin: Morocco
Purpose: LITERALLY EVERYTHING! It helps dry skin and helps to soothe skin after shaving.
Cocoa Butter
Origin: Mexico and Central America
Purpose: High in antioxidants, which help fight off free-radical damage to the skin. Cocoa butter is high in fatty acids and hydrates the skin deeply, making it a wonderful addition to body moisturizers and lip balms. It contains oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, all of which nourish the skin.
Shea Butter
Origin: West and Central Africa
Purpose: An antioxidants have anti-aging benefits and properties similar to green tea. Shea butter contains five essential fatty acids, (a major amount coming from stearic and oleic acids), phytosterols, vitamins E and D, allantoin (good for healing skin irritations)
Argan Oil
Origin: Morocco.
Purpose: A natural skin booster
Rose hip Oil
Origin: Found in the United States
Purpose: Helps wirh henols, flavonoids, ellagic acid, lycopene and vitamin E. As they protect your cells from damage. Nutrients that not only reduce inflammation, but also inhibit the production of chemicals that promote inflammation in your body.
Sunflower Oil
Origin: Native to North America
Purpose: Due to its emollient properties, sunflower oil helps the skin retain its moisture. Beta-carotene is a richly pigmented, fat-soluble compound that can be converted into Vitamin A and its antioxidant properties are beneficial for the appearance of your health and skin. Sunflower oil is an excellent source of beta-carotene.
Natural Sugars
Natural sugars can be found in fruit and in milks. Many people have benefited from the work of natural sugars. They keep the body healthy by providing essential nutrients that even help with preventing diseases. This is why we use natural sugar in our sugar scrubs and sugar lip scrubs. It not only has a delicious taste, but it is healthy and essential for your body.
