Exfoliation is a beneficial step in a skincare routine due to its ability to slough dead skin cells, supporting the natural turnover process. Discover the different types of exfoliators, and how to safely exfoliate your face at home.
NATURAL INGREDIENTS FOR WINTER SKIN CARE
Cold temperatures of winter and harsh environmental elements can wreak havoc on the skin. Discover the best Carrier Oils, Essential Oils, and Raw Materials for dry winter skin, and ways to maintain beautiful and healthy-looking skin all winter long.
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FOOT CARE
Take care of your feet! Take some time to massage different pressure points on your feet to rejuvenate and improve your overall well-being. Discover the best Essential Oils for optimal foot care and recipes to keep your feet healthy and fit.
NATURAL ALTERNATIVES FOR PETROLEUM JELLY
Discover the history of Petroleum Jelly, how it became a staple in households, the potential side effects, as well as natural alternatives that are gentle on the skin, the hair, and the environment.
OILS FOR HEALTHY AND STRONG NAILS
Since nails reveal various aspects of our overall health, it is vital to take care of them. Discover the best essential oils and carrier oils that support healthy nails and recipes to improve the strength and shine of your nails.
SKIN AND HAIR CARE FOR HARD WATER IMPACT
Hard water can damage your skin and hair through prolonged exposure. Discover the best Carrier Oils, Botanicals, and Natural Ingredients that can help restore lost moisture, and return the skin and the hair to a supple, elastic, and glowing state.
BEST NATURAL INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY HAIR
As many companies shift their image and formulations to meet the demand for natural skin and hair care, it is important to know what the best natural ingredients for the hair are. Discover the best natural ingredients to achieve healthy hair and scalp!
7 DIY RECIPES WITH EXOTIC BUTTERS
In natural personal care, Exotic Butters are highly favorable for their anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, sun protection, and emollient properties. Enliven your senses with seven recipes inspired by Exotic Butters.
GREEN TEA SEED OIL
Extracted from the seed of the Camellia sinensis plant, Green Tea Seed Oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids and offers unique beautifying properties. Discover the benefits of Green Tea Seed Oil for healthy skin and hair.
FLORAL WATERS
Floral Waters are enriched, aromatic water that captures the essence of Essential Oils. Discover how they can impart gentle refreshing and soothing properties to your skin care, hair care, and personal care formulations.
HERBAL OILS
Herbal Oils embody the healing properties of aromatic herbs which are infused into carrier oils. Discover the versatility of these gentle Herbal Oils, and how they help to nourish, moisturize, and soothe the skin, hair, and body.
WHAT ARE EXFOLIANTS
Discover how exfoliants help remove impurities to gently cleanse, exfoliate and promote more radiant-looking skin. Learn all about the various Exfoliants New Direction Aromatics has to offer.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR POWDER
Apple Cider Vinegar Powder provides the nutrients and acids needed to maintain smooth and healthy-looking skin and hair. Learn all about how Apple Cider Vinegar Powder helps to maintain healthy-looking skin and hair.
WHEAT GERM OIL
Discover how Wheat Germ Carrier Oil provides a natural solution to treat dry and cracked skin and help prevent visible signs of ageing. Learn more about the beneficial properties of Wheat Germ Oil and how it can be used in natural product formulations.
OAT OIL
Oat Carrier Oil is a soothing, nourishing, and protective Carrier Oil, packed with highly beneficial nutrients. Discover how Oat Carrier Oil promotes skin hydration while shielding the skin and hair from harsh external environmental factors.
COFFEE OIL
Packed with antioxidants and flavonoids, Coffee Oil offers amazing moisturizing, rejuvenating, and uplifting properties. Discover the benefits & uses of this versatile Coffee Oil to enhance your beauty routine and keep you energetic all day.
PRICKLY PEAR OIL
The Prickly Pear comes with a host of constituents that contain antioxidants, helping in improving the appearance of maturing and damaged skin, bring moisture to dull and dry hair.
PUMPKIN SEED OIL
With its distinct aroma, Pumpkin seed carrier oil has a composition that is perfect for moisturizing the skin and hair. Learn about the goodness of Pumpkin seed oil and the ways in which you can use it to soothe your skin and nourish your hair.
CHAMOMILE BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Gently cleansing and supremely soothing, Chamomile Botanical Extract offers many benefits to beauty and body care applications. Discover the many uses of this versatile extract to enhance your beauty regimen and promote radiant-looking skin and hair.
COFFEE BUTTER
Coffee benefits for skin and hair are abundant in rich and creamy Coffee Butter. Discover the many applications of this versatile butter to lavish some luxury on your senses and indulge your cravings for comfort.
SEAWEED POWDER
Seaweed benefits the skin and hair with moisturizing and purifying properties to promote a glowing complexion and voluminous tresses. Take a deep dive into the attributes and applications of Seaweed Powder to unlock the beauty secrets of the sea.
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SKIN
Essential oils are cherished in both traditional and commercial skincare due to their diverse qualities and alluring natural scents. Discover the best essential oils suited for various skin types and needs in this all-inclusive guide!
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HAIR
Essential oils are popular in both traditional and commercial hair care due to their nourishing properties and enticing natural scents. Discover how six popular essential oils can impact hair rejuvenation and health in different hair types.
MAKING ALL-NATURAL SHAMPOOS
Making an effective all-natural shampoo requires careful consideration of raw materials and significant expertise in formulation. Discover how easy it is to create your own luxurious all-natural shampoos using our innovative Premium Shampoo Base!
REVITALIZING CARRIER OILS
The use of botanical oils in enhancing the strength and vitality of hair spans a rich and alluring history. Explore how these naturally nourishing emollients can be used to strengthen, condition, and beautify the hair in natural and organic formulations.
COLLOIDAL OATMEAL
Colloidal Oatmeal is an all-natural powder made by grinding whole oats. When dispersed in water, it reduces itching and adheres to the skin to form a protective film. Learn more about its remarkable chemistry and benefits in our in-depth article.
ROSEHIP BOTANICAL EXTRACT
Rosehip Botanical Extract, standardized for Ascorbic Acid, delivers powerful anti-aging cosmetic benefits. Find out what makes this unique extract ideal for products that aim to protect, rejuvenate, firm, soothe, condition or strengthen the skin and hair!
DIY CREAMS & LOTIONS
Topical moisturizing can provide effective relief for dry skin on hands. Discover the causes behind dry hands, the top cosmetic ingredients that can soothe dry hands, and learn how to make your own DIY hand creams and hand lotions!
HAND HYGIENE
Good hand hygiene not only supports the health and wellbeing of everyone, it also works to prevent illnesses. Discover all you need to know about having safe, clean hands and how to choose the right products for your personal regimen.
HOW TO USE HEMP OIL
Hemp Oil, derived from the seeds of the famed Cannabis sativa plant, is believed to have the perfect ratio of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids. It can be easily added to formulations designed to moisturize, condition, soothe, and beautify skin and hair.
THE BENEFITS OF HYALURONIC ACID
Hyaluronic Acid first made its entrance into the cosmetics and beauty industry in the 1980s, and is now one of the world’s most celebrated skincare ingredients. Find out what’s so unique about this iconic substance and how to use it!
Essential Oils for Cellulite
Discover the eight best essential oils known to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Learn the skin-balancing and protective properties of each oil as well as how they may be used in massage and other cellulite-targeted remedies.
DIY NATURAL DEODORANTS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
Discover how to smell good without the use of antiperspirants – learn about the “Armpit Detox,” try a simple recipe for an all-natural deodorant with anti-bacterial Essential Oils, and find out which natural products function as deodorants substitutes!
DIY MAKEUP REMOVER RECIPES WITH NATURAL MOISTURIZERS
Discover NDA’s mild yet effective natural moisturizers for all skin types as well as simple DIY recipes that incorporate them for gentler, faster, and more affordable makeup removal that produces safer and healthier results.
NDA’S LIP BALM BASE
Composed of hydrating, long-lasting, protective ingredients, NDA’s Lip Balm Base helps promote the skin’s rejuvenation by softening, contributing shine, and restoring natural smoothness to diminish the appearance of the signs of damage!
USING SODIUM HYALURONATE (HYALURONIC ACID) IN HAIRCARE
What is Sodium Hyaluronate? Can it be used in the hair? How does it benefit the hair? Discover the answers to these and other common questions about this all-natural hydrating cosmetic additive that works like the popular Hyaluronic Acid.
USING SODIUM HYALURONATE (HYALURONIC ACID) IN SKINCARE
With a capacity for holding water that is 1000 times its weight, Sodium Hyaluronate is an exceptional natural hydrating agent. Learn more about this popular cosmetic ingredient and how it restores the skin’s moisture to promote a healthy, youthful look.
BEARD CARE: BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BEARD HEALTH
By cleansing, hydrating, conditioning, nourishing, and softening facial skin and hair, Essential Oils promote thicker, neater, healthier beard growth free of dryness, irritation, and knots without stripping the skin’s natural balance of oils.
TOP 10 BENEFITS OF NATURAL SHAMPOOS AND CONDITIONERS
What does it mean when shampoo and conditioner bases are “natural?” What are the main benefits of using natural shampoo and natural conditioner bases? Discover the answers to these and other FAQs!
ALL ABOUT LOOFAH – A NATURAL EXFOLIANT
While dried Loofah sponges help to exfoliate skin with their slightly abrasive textures, ground Loofah gently exfoliates with its fine, soft texture, while similarly stimulating skin blood flow. Discover various cosmetic applications for powdered Loofah.
ALL ABOUT MOISTURIZING COSMETIC BASES
NDA’s natural, high-grade, moisturizing cosmetic bases enable users to easily formulate and customize their own creams, lotions, and massage products. Learn more about each type of base and discover the ones that are suited to your skincare needs!
A GUIDE TO CETYL ALCOHOL
Cetyl Alcohol Raw Material is a skin-friendly alcohol that acts as an emulsifier, an emollient, a thickener, an opacifier, and a carrier in cosmetic formulations. Its hydrating, conditioning, and softening properties benefit both skin and hair.
ALOE VERA JUICE
The Plant of Eternity, The Burn Plant, and The Medicine Plant are a few of the many nicknames that the Aloe Vera plant has earned throughout history. Discover the various ways in which its protective gel juice can be used to soothe, support, and preserve.
VEGETABLE GLYCERINE
Moisturizing, softening, and soothing, Vegetable Glycerine is mild enough for use on the most delicate skin types. Discover how to nourish, rejuvenate, protect, reinforce, and balance the skin and hair with this valuable cosmetic and medicinal additive.
BLACK CUMIN SEED OIL
Reputed to have a virtually miraculous potency, Black Cumin Seed Oil has been used by countless societies throughout history for its brightening, clarifying, and uplifting qualities. Discover various applications that can strengthen the body and the mind!
BUTTERS
Discover a range of nourishing, protective, and regenerative Butters that deliver profound moisture by penetrating the deeper layers of skin and hair. Learn how to determine their qualities as well as how to add them to natural product formulations.
COCOA BUTTER
Cocoa Butter is a rich natural fat derived from the “Brown Gold” contained inside the pods of the Theobroma cacao botanical. Discover how this natural moisturizer can be applied to boost the strength and resilience of hair, skin, and immunity.
SHEA BUTTER
Shea Butter is derived from the nuts of the Shea Tree’s fruits and is known for its hydrating and soothing properties. Discover the various ways it can be used to alleviate pain, diminish blemishes, and rejuvenate hair and skin.
ROSEHIP OIL
A Rose’s seed pod, also known as its “hip,” yields the potent oil that is sometimes referred to as “The Oil of Youth.” Discover the wide-ranging cosmetic and medicinal benefits of Rosehip Carrier Oil.
LEMONGRASS OIL
Learn more about why Lemongrass is among the most popular essential oils used today and how you can use it to relieve digestive issues, reduce bodily aches, pains, and high temperatures, and eliminate harmful bacteria!