Chia Seed Oil is rich in Antioxidants and Essential Fatty Acids and is believed to replenish dry skin and lackluster hair. Discover the properties of this rich emollient and how it can improve the efficacy of hair care and skin care formulations.
SEA BUCKTHORN OIL
Sea Buckthorn Oil is rich in Essential Fatty Acids, Antioxidants, Phytosterols, Carotenoids, skin-supporting Minerals, and Vitamins A, E, and K. Discover how this rejuvenating oil can add a youthful and healthy glow to your skin and hair.
RASPBERRY SEED OIL
Abundant in Vitamins, Antioxidants, and Essential Fatty Acids, Raspberry Seed Oil is believed to be especially beneficial for mature skin types. Discover this luscious Raspberry Seed Oil and how it can support supple skin and healthy-looking hair.
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.
POWDER BOTANICAL EXTRACTS
Powder Botanical Extracts are rich in their antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Discover the power of these beautiful powders, and how a small amount can go a long way in skin and hair care formulations!
Muskmelon Seed Oil
Extracted from the seeds of Cucumis melo, Muskmelon Seed Oil is composed of Vitamins, Minerals, and Essential Fatty Acids that are highly emollient. Discover the benefits of this versatile oil and how it can be used to revitalize hair and skin.
Radish Seed Oil
Radish Seed Oil is a powerful emollient rich in Antioxidants, Vitamins, Minerals, Flavonoids, and Unsaturated Fatty Acids. Discover the nourishing properties of Radish Seed Oil, and how it can contribute to healthy-looking hair and skin.
Ridge Gourd Seed Oil
Extracted from the seeds of a perennial plant of Luffa acutangula, Ridge Gourd Seed Oil is rich in Antioxidants, Amino Acids, and Omega 6 and 9 Essential Fatty Acids. Discover the benefits of Ridge Gourd Seed Oil for healthy-looking hair and skin.
AROMA CHEMICALS
Aroma chemicals are used to enhance the aromatic properties of scents and fragrances. Discover how aroma chemicals can be used in perfumery and to create custom scents for skin care, hair care, personal care, and household products.
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.
LOTUS PINK ABSOLUTE
Learn all about how Lotus Pink Absolute helps relax the mind during meditation with its exotic aroma and how it can provide the nutrients that promote moisture retention needed for maintaining a smooth and healthy-looking skin.
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.
WALNUT OIL
Discover how Walnut Carrier Oil provides the nutrients needed for maintaining smooth and radiant-looking skin. Learn all about how Walnut Carrier Oil reduces the appearance of scars, soothes cracked skin, and relaxes swollen and stiff joints.
BORAGE OIL
Discover how Borage Carrier Oil provides the necessary Essential Fatty Acids needed for maintaining healthy skin and hair. Learn more about how Borage Carrier Oil decreases inflammation, hydrates the skin, and nourishes the 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.
TOMATO SEED OIL
Discover the soothing, smoothing, and brightening properties of Tomato Seed Carrier Oil that penetrates deeply to moisturize, repair, and protect the skin and hair. Learn all about the benefits that Tomato Seed Carrier Oil has to offer.
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.
FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL
Fractionated Coconut Oil is perfect to dilute or blend powerful and potent Essential Oils for Massage Applications and as well as for skincare and hair care formulations.
ROSE FLORAL WATER
Rose floral water is sometimes used as a mild natural fragrance, as an alternative to chemical-filled perfumes. With nourishing properties to enrich your skin, rose floral water offers more than just a nice fragrance.
MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL
Meadowfoam seed oil is a cosmetic powerhouse with a superbly light texture, emollient nature, and stable chemical structure, making it a versatile addition to all kinds of formulations, which enhances beauty and body care regimes with its rich properties.
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.
ALL ABOUT JASMINE ABSOLUTE
Jasmine Absolute imparts a rich and romantic character to perfumes and aromatherapy blends. Learn how this exquisite oil is produced, how it synergizes with other essences, and how you can enjoy its sensually sweet and soothing appeal.
ALL ABOUT SHEA NUT OIL
Although not as widely known as the butter, Shea Nut Carrier Oil is valuable for cosmetic and personal care formulators due to its beneficial properties and composition. Discover why Shea Nut Oil is sometimes preferred over Shea Butter!
ALL ABOUT CITRIC ACID
Citric Acid is a popular ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It helps adjust pH, contributes to optimal performance, and produces fizzing in bath bombs. Find out exactly what Citric Acid is and explore the various ways it can be used in your products!
MCT OIL
MCT Oil is a unique liquid oil composed of the highly stable and nourishing Caprylic and Capric Fatty Acids. Find out why this high-performing yet gentle emollient is so popular in skincare, cosmetics, and aromatherapy!
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.
ROSE ABSOLUTE
Derived from the freshly picked petals of Rosa damascena, Rose Absolute boasts a rich, highly intense floral aroma. Discover why it remains one of the world’s most treasured floral oils, used extensively in perfumery and cosmetics.
CAMELLIA SEED OIL
Pressed from the seeds of the ornate Camellia oleifera tree, Camellia Oil has a centuries-old history in China for its skin-rejuvenating effects. Discover how it can be used to enrich and elevate cosmetics with its unique antiaging qualities!
FOAMING BATH BUTTER
Our Foaming Bath Butter (Crystal OPC) is a unique cosmetic base used to create luxurious whipped soaps, whipped scrubs, soap frosting and more. Discover how to use this robust butter base to make your own deliciously personalized bath and shower products!
ARROWROOT POWDER
Arrowroot Powder is a silky soft plant-based powder that can act as a thickener, opacifier, absorbent, mattifier, and more. Discover the top benefits and uses of this versatile white powder in all-natural skincare, haircare, body care, and cosmetics!
ALL ABOUT PLUM KERNEL OIL
Plum Kernel Carrier Oil is prized for its naturally pleasant almond-like scent even in its unrefined state. Discover the healthful and beautifying properties of this unique but versatile oil in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and your own beauty regimen.
COSMETIC PACKAGING
Successful cosmetic packaging depends on key factors such as the container’s shape, type of material, safety issues, and shipping. Discover how to create cosmetic packaging that is powerful, elegant, and functional to boost sales and brand loyalty.
PRESERVATIVE POWERS OF GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT
Grapefruit Seed Extract was invented by a physicist in the 1960s after he observed that grapefruit seeds were quite slow to decompose. Learn more about the unique preservative powers of this citrus extract as we delve into its history, uses, and benefits!
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!
ALL ABOUT OLIVE SQUALANE: LUXURIOUS COSMETICS FROM NATURAL OLIVES
Discover the unique properties and beautifying benefits of Olive Squalane that have made this ingredient popular in cosmetic skin, hair, lip, and nail care formulations.
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.
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.
NDA’S BEST ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR MOMS
Whether she’s a first-time Mom or a supportive grandmother, whether her focus is business or fitness, partying or gardening, NDA offers a range of natural products to honor each deserving Mom based on her individual lifestyle this Mother’s Day.
ALL ABOUT CANDELILLA WAX
To defend its source botanical against moisture loss, Candelilla Wax forms a protective coating on the leaves and behaves the same way when applied topically. Discover more about the numerous other valuable qualities of this natural vegetable wax!
ALL ABOUT CARNAUBA WAX
Carnauba Wax is a natural binding agent that is reputed to give natural product formulations their flexible forms, easy application, as well as adjustability and to preserve the physical and molecular composition of formulas when they are heated.
PROTECTIVE & SOOTHING BENEFITS OF ZINC OXIDE
Zinc Oxide has gained popularity in a vast array of skincare products for its reputed benefit to skin health and immune function. Discover more about its source, properties, and benefits, as well as its application – on even the most sensitive skin types!
ALL ABOUT D-LIMONENE
Valued for its light, refreshing aroma and its mild yet effective cleaning properties, d-Limonene is a “green” fragrance agent and industrial-strength cleaner that is ideal for household cleaning as well as cosmetic fragrances.
SILK AMINO ACIDS
Silk Amino Acids, Silk Peptides, and Silk Powder are water-based and water-soluble additives that do more than just contribute a silky sheen and smoothness. Discover how they can be used to hydrate, nourish, preserve, strengthen, and protect!
VITAMIN C
This rejuvenating powder is reputed to restore the skin’s natural radiance, to minimize the appearance of the signs of aging, and to speed up healing. Discover more benefits of adding Vitamin C to formulations for cosmetic and personal care products!
ACTIVATED BAMBOO CHARCOAL
Activated Bamboo Charcoal is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its antibacterial, soothing, and balancing effects. Discover how to use this restorative detoxicant in formulations for cleansers, deodorants, whitening products, and more!
PEG 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a gentle additive used in cosmetic preparations as an emulsifier and solubilizer, among its other functions. Discover how its foam-enhancing, cleansing, and protective properties help enhance various formulations!