Herbs, Natural Colorants & Additives
Activated Charcoal
Made from American Eastern Hardwoods. Activated Charcoal can be used as a natural colorant, exfoliant or as a detox agent.
Alfalfa Powder
Contains Vitamins C, D, E and K. It is a popular additive in face masks and lotions because of its antioxidant properties.
Annatto Seeds
Grow in the tropics and have a natural yellow color. They are loaded with Vitamins C, B’s, and E. They contain wonderful amounts of antioxidants.
Beet Root
A dark red vegetable that gained popularity for use in skincare during the Roman times. It is high in potassium, magnesium, iron, folic acid, Vitamins A, B6 and C. Beet Root is high in antioxidants.
Bentonite Clay
Useful on oily skin. Excellent oil absorbing properties. Bentonite Clay is a very soft clay. Great for clay face masks, body masks and facial soaps!
Chamomile powder
Contains a compound called apigenin, which is commonly used in skincare products. Chamomile is also commonly associated with being a relaxing scent.
Cocoa powder
Used in cosmetics because it has beneficial minerals and caffeine which is thought to tighten the skin! It is very popular in face masks.
Flax Seed Powder (also called Linseed)
Rich source of omega-3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids. It is a popular additive in soap, hair, and skin care products because those fatty acids are thought to be nourishing.
Matcha Powder
Made from the finest green tea leaves in the world! Known for its extremely high antioxidant property, this product has become a huge trend in the culinary and cosmetic industry.
Pumpkin Illite Clay
Orange/brown in color and is high in levels of iron, calcium, magnesium. This clay has a soft, smooth texture when wet.
Rose Hip
Believed to have amazingly high levels of linoleic and linolenic fatty acids. Rosehip is a very common ingredient used in skincare!
Rose Kaolin Clay
Useful on normal, dry and sensitive skin. Very mild clay that is good as a thickening agent.
Safflower Powder
considered to be high in Vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that is thought to benefit the skin. When used in soap, safflower powder produces different shades of yellow, depending on recipe and usage.
Spirulina
A type of oceanic algae that contains large concentrations of vitamins and minerals, including the B complex vitamins. It is high in a specific and rare type of fatty acid called gamma linolenic acid that is found in very few substances on Earth.
Turmeric
Commonly used in antibacterial soaps. Turmeric Powder produces a natural bright yellow/gold color.