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Oils are quickly becoming one of the best-selling items around the globe. The question that might be on your mind is ‘What makes oil different from colognes or perfumes?’ the answer is simple. Perfumes are composed of about 90% alcohol and 10% oil. Oil is the fragrance, and alcohol is what is used to cut it down. The reason that perfumes and colognes are cut so much with alcohol is that it makes the wearing time shorter; hence you will run out of perfume faster and need to buy more. If you decide to buy a perfume the normal wearing time will last a few hours; however if you put on an oil you will still be able to smell the aroma 24 hours later. The fragrance is stronger which means you only have to wear a few drops for it to be effective. Oils are not only used for wearing, but also for burning. You can burn oils anywhere to create a new and different atmosphere and effect. Below is a list of things you can do with oils: - Wear oils - Burn oils - Make incense with oils - Make soap with oils - Use oils for aromatherapy and healing - Mix oils in with your bath water for a scented bath. - Mix oils with body lotions for added fragrance.
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Over the last few centuries,
people in Africa, India, and nearby Muslim countries have made natural
toothbrushes from frayed twigs referred to as “chew sticks.” Tests have shown that chew sticks sticks contain natural antibiotics, fluoride, and other anti-cavity ingredients. When Africans came to the United States, they brought their revolutionary idea with them. Many older people are finding themselves in their 80s with healthy gums and cavity-free teeth, and they are using nothing but chew sticks to take care of them! The chewing action keeps the gums healthy, cleans the food from teeth and freshens the breath. They are an easy and flavor-filled way to enjoy excellent dental health, and have also in recent years been used as a way to quit smoking. |
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Glycerin soaps have long been the way to go for a completely pure body wash. Probably the question on many minds is ‘What makes glycerin soap better or different from other soaps?’ Glycerin soap is hand-made out of a 100% vegetable base. Regular detergent soaps are full of preservatives and chemicals used to scent the soap or increase lathering. These detergent soaps are far from being “pure soaps” and are noticeably harsh and drying on the skin. Glycerin is a natural moisturizer, and humectants. Glycerin’s natural properties attract moisture from the air to your body surface, and at the same time pull impurities from within the pores. Specially formulated to heal and protect, glycerin soaps give you the conditioning that everyday detergent soaps cannot. |
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Vitamin E is one of the most important, yet most neglected vitamins used today. This vitamin when used in soaps or skin care products is directly absorbed through the skin and promotes blood circulation. It has a great variety of benefits, such as a preventing and fighting off atherosclerosis and keratinisation.
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Lavenders qualities and benefits can be traced back as far as the ancient Romans, who made use of lavender for its healing and antiseptic qualities. In World War II lavender was brought onto the battlefields to prevent infection and relieve pain. The word lavender literally means ‘to wash’ and comes from the Latin ‘lavare’. Originally found in the Mediterranean, it is now widely grown throughout the world. The properties of lavender are extracted by hand from an evergreen shrub, and then steam distilled. Lavender has a sweet scent with an herbaceous undertone that is famous for reducing stress, nervous tension and insomnia. This herb actually brought on the revival of aromatherapy, and the use of fragrances for healing. To this day people use lavender as a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-depressant and de-toxifier and it is also known to aid healing and prevent scarring. Lavender is often used to treat scalds, minor burns, cuts, grazes, inflammation, eczema, dermatitis, headaches, nausea, bacterial infection, acne, boils, rheumatism and arthritis. Lavender makes a refreshing astringent as well as an effective skin moisturizer. Research shows that lavender is beneficial for the treatment of indigestion, hypoglycemia, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, kidney stones and anemia. It is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
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Natural shea butter is extracted from the pit of a fruit that grows only on the magnifolia tree in Central and Western Africa. The pits are taken from the fruit, boiled, and then sun dried for 3 – 5 days before they are roasted to complete dehydration. Afterwards, the shea butter is extracted by hand from the pit of the fruit. This long, arduous process has provided what is commonly called ‘The most beneficial all-natural skin product today.’ Shea butter is now becoming one of the best-selling and most highly recommended skin care products found. Dermatologists everywhere are starting to recommend this product to their patients, and many cosmetic companies in France and the USA are putting shea butter in their products. In order for you to fully enjoy the benefits of this product it might help you to know how this product can work specifically for you and your customers. The information below will prove very useful and give you a better understanding of why shea butter is something so many people are using today. Healing properties: Shea butter has a vast number of proven healing properties stemming from its physical makeup of vitamin E, vitamin A and cinnamic acid to name a few. Shea butters ingredients increase the healing of wounds and improve scars. It is commonly used in the treatment of eczema, rashes, burns, and severely dry skin. According to one of our customers “nothing cured my eczema like shea butter. I have been using medications from my doctors for years, but as soon as I took shea butter I had amazing results.” Skin protection: Shea butter contains natural UV sun protection. Daily use of shea butter on the face and body drastically reduces sun exposure, which in turn slows down the rate of aging due to external factors. Shea butter also acts as a natural mantle against elements of cigarette smoke, smog and chemical pollutants in the atmosphere. Skin moisturization: Shea butter leaves skin smooth, supple and soft. It is rapidly becoming the #1 moisturizing agent used today. It quickly provides stretch mark prevention and healing, as well as healing of bruises and burns. Here is a quick reference list of the benefits of shea butter:
- Naturally contains vitamins A and E.
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African traditional black soap is one of the most beneficial yet unheard of soaps you will ever find. Made from dried plantain skins, palm leaves, cocoa pod powder, and kernel oil for an all-natural cleansing process. Plantains skins are largely what make this soap so effective. Plantain is a fruit that grows in Africa & South America that looks similar to a banana, except it is much larger and tastes altogether different. You can find plantains at many ethnic or international grocery stores. It is a natural source of vitamins A & E and iron. When black soap is made, the skin of the plantain is gingerly dried to a precise texture under the sun. Afterwards it is roasted in a clay oven. The heat must be constant in order to achieve the perfect brownish black color, texture & smell. Afterwards, cocoa pod powder is added. Cocoa pod is the shell of the cocoa fruit and also has natural healing properties. The next process is very precise because if it is not done properly, with the correct ingredients, there will be no soap. The roasted plantain skin is mixed with palm oil and palm kernel oil to form the soap. The roasted plantains determine the color of the soap. The longer the plantains are roasted, the darker the soap. African black soap is soft with an organic shape. It has a delicate texture and a natural, earthy smell. It is not oily, and can be used for hands, face, body and hair. It is most commonly found in Ghana, however other countries have their versions of black soap as well. Other words for black soap are Alata Samina, Anago Samina which comes from the Twi language in northern Ghana. The benefits of black soap: - Helps deep clean skin. - Works on most skin types including rough and dry or sensitive skin - Helps clear skin bumps and spots - Helps relieve acne, oily skin & other skin problems. - Great for removing makeup - Works against premature facial lines and wrinkles - Can be lathered and used as a shampoo.
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There are over 240 different species of aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. The aloe leaf contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins. Cleopatra was the first person to discover aloe vera. She used it in her bath water and on her eyes and lips, and since her day many cultures have used aloe vera for skin and beauty care. The bulk of the aloe leaf is filled with gel, 96% water with the other 4% containing other properties. Applied to wounds, aloe is a mild anesthetic, relieving itching, swelling and pain. It also acts as an antibacterial and antifungal, increases blood flow to wounded areas, and stimulates the healing process. The benefits of aloe are as follows: - Relieves itching, swelling and pain - Acts as an antibacterial and antifungal - Increases blood flow to wounded areas - Stimulates the healing process - Moisturizes skin - Relieves scratches, stings and insect bites. - Treats allergic conditions of the skin. - Improves complexion and skin tone.
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Cucumber is one of the best-known ways to relieve and relax upset skin. It has natural cooling effects, which reduces redness, puffiness and wards off wrinkles. Regular use of cucumber in skincare products prevents pimples, blackheads and dryness of the face. Cucumber has top quality hydrating aspects, as well as nourishing and astringent properties. One reason why cucumber is so beneficial is that it has the same pH as the skin so it can help restore the skin’s protective and natural acid mantle. Cucumber also is a great way to tone the skin without stripping it of your natural oils.
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Cocoa butter has become widely
known in the last decade as a beneficial skin care ingredient. The butter
is a yellowish fatty acid that is extracted directly from cocoa beans.
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Honey is a proven natural way to build up and restore your skin. Throughout the centuries, as far back as the days of Cleopatra people have been using honey as a part of their skin and hair care treatment. Cleopatra used honey and milk in her baths, and Poppea, wife of Roman Emperor Nero, used honey and milk lotion on her face to keep her looking youthful. Today many manufacturers are using honey in skin moisturizers, facial masks, hair conditioners and shower gels in response to consumer demand for more natural formulations. Honey is a natural moisturizer, and contains humectants, which means it attracts and retains water. Because of this honey is a natural treatment in a variety of moisturizing products. Honey is also an anti-irritant, which makes suitable for sensitive skin and babies’ skin.Honey is also rich in alpha hydroxy acids, or AHAs. AHAs are an
essential ingredient in many skin treatments because they help to
exfoliate the skin. Increased exfoliation renews the skin cells, giving a
younger more vibrant appearance. Honey’s natural moisturizing ability
makes the exfoliating process irritation-free and more soothing than most
exfoliating products.
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Mango butter is a soft solid with a very
slight sweet scent. It is extracted from the de-shelled fruit kernels of
the mango tree. The mango tree is a tropical evergreen, and once the mango
butter is extracted from its fruit kernels it is heated and boiled to get
the right consistency. Mango butter has natural emollient properties, high oxidative ability, wound healing, and regenerative activity due to its high unsaponiable. It has a protective effect against UV radiation. Mango butter will provide improvements and benefits in all the conditions listed below. As you use this butter you are likely to discover additional uses. Dermatologists often recommend mango butter for treatment of wrinkles, as most people who use it will notice decreased signs of aging and the disappearance of lines and wrinkles within 4 to 6 weeks of daily use. Reasons to use Mango butter - Effectively treats dry skin
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In recent times we have discovered how
peppermint does more than just taste good on a candy cane! This pure
natural herb cools and refreshes the skin along with providing relief from
itching and inflammation. It has natural antibacterial qualities which
make it a prime choice for modern skincare products. Peppermint herb and herbal compounds are used in the treatment of acne and dermatitis. The extract of peppermint also acts as a mild anesthetic to the stomach wall which helps to prevent nausea, ease stress and help relieve travel and morning sickness.
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Soy milk is a favorite among nutrition
experts, who believe that soy extract is mandatory for total bath and body
health. Soy milk is full of proteins, amino acids, and lipids found in
soy beans that allow for rapid hydration and cell regeneration.
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Royal jelly is an excellent skin care
supplement that is made by nurse bees who chew pollen and blend it with
secretions from glands in their heads. Royal jelly is the sole food of the
queen bee, allowing her to live 50 times longer than regular bees. Like
bee pollen, royal jelly is an energy and nutritive tonic, but to a far
greater degree. Royal jelly has also been used to effectively heal
arthritis, wasting diseases, varicose veins and clogging of the arteries.
It promotes growth and development and is useful in the treatment of blood
deficiency. Royal jelly’s main ingredients are: carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. Royal jelly proteins are rich in natural hormones such as pheromones, almost all amino acids including essential amino acids, B group vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, pyridoxin, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, folic acid) and vitamin A,C,D, and E. Gelatin, a precursor of collagen accounts for royal jelly’s ability for keeping youthful skin. Benefits to using Royal Jelly:
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