Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, soothing, liquid solubilizer that is added to water-based cosmetic preparations primarily to help them retain their fragrances and their clarity. Discover how it can be added to various transparent and scented formulations!
GUAR GUM
Guar Gum is derived from the seeds of the Guar plant’s beans, also known as Cluster Beans. The resultant natural gum is commonly added to cosmetic formulations for its exceptional hydrating, softening, foaming, and cleansing properties.
100% NATURAL PERUVIAN TARA SEED BIONUTRIENT: PROPERTIES & APPLICATIONS
Tara Seed Bionutrient is a natural fiber derived from the seeds of the Tara shrub. Helping to enhance the viscosity, stability, softness, suspension, and spreadability of formulations, it is ideal for cosmetics with medium or thick consistencies.
SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
With a high foaming ability, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a surfactant known for producing a stable, rich and velvety lather that is reputed to leave the hair and skin feeling silky-smoothe. Nicknamed Baby Foam, it is gentle enough for use in baby care.
COCO GLUCOSIDE
Natural and environmentally-friendly, Coco Glucoside is a mild surfactant that makes an ideal addition to various body care formulations. Gentle enough for use on all skin types, it is well-suited to sensitive or acne-prone skin as well as to baby skin.
ALL ABOUT STEARIC ACID
Stearic Acid is known to contribute preservative, protective, cleansing, and conditioning qualities to various types of natural formulations. Discover how this organic fatty acid enhances a product’s appearance, texture, effectiveness, and shelf life!
ALL ABOUT GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
Glyceryl Stearate SE, also called Glyceryl Monostearate, is a wax-like substance that is traditionally used in formulations for its emulsifying properties. Discover various applications for this protective, thickening, and conditioning emollient.
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.
POWDER FRUIT EXTRACTS: INVIGORATE, STRENGTHEN & BALANCE
With Powder Fruit Extracts, water-based recipes can be quickly and easily infused with the natural, invigorating benefits of fruits. By enhancing the nutrient content of natural products, they contribute nourishing benefits to the skin, hair, and body!
MENTHOL CRYSTALS
Delicate and glassy, Menthol Crystals are well-known for their powerfully refreshing scent and their cooling sensation. Discover how to use this crystalline raw material to fortify the mind, the respiratory tract, the skin, and the 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.
LIQUID VITAMIN E
Liquid Vitamin E is a natural, fat-soluble antioxidant that is best known for its protective, stimulating, and soothing qualities. Discover how it can be used topically to hydrate, nourish, strengthen, repair, and thus rejuvenate the body.
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.
WITCH HAZEL DISTILLATE
Best known for its ability to help soothe irritation and prevent damage, Witch Hazel Distillate protects and supports skin health. Discover how it can be applied cosmetically and medicinally to gently yet effectively nourish, soothe, and strengthen.
TAMANU OIL
Tamanu Carrier Oil has come to earn a reputation for being potent enough to eliminate “virtually all” skin ailments. Discover how it can be applied cosmetically and medicinally to hydrate dryness, soothe abrasions, repair damage, and eliminate body odors.
SUNFLOWER OIL
Sunflower Oil is reputed to balance skin tone, prevent blemishes, and promote the radiance and refinement of the complexion while taming frizz and addressing hair loss. Discover its versatile cosmetic uses and its various therapeutic applications!
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!
MARULA OIL
Marula Oil is derived from “The Food of Kings” – the Marula nut – and is reputed to delay the appearance of signs of aging. Discover how Marula Carrier Oil can be used cosmetically and medicinally to protect, repair, smooth, and strengthen.
SAFFLOWER OIL
Safflower Carrier Oil is pressed from the seeds of the Safflower botanical, a relative of the Sunflower. Discover the various ways it can be used topically and medicinally to strengthen immunity, enhance circulation, and help eliminate bodily toxins.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Reputed to enhance cerebral function, skin health, sensuality, and reproductive health, Evening Primrose Carrier Oil is ideal for both cosmetic and medicinal use. Discover various applications for promoting vigor and clarity in both body and mind.
HEMP OIL
For millenia, Hemp and Hemp Oil have been used in many cultural and medicinal traditions to create clothing, paper products, and remedies as well as to heighten spiritual connectivity. Discover more uses, benefits, and properties of Hemp Seed Carrier Oil.
FRENCH CLAYS
Clays are natural sources of minerals, which are essential for several body processes, such as the integration of proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, and fats. Discover how French Clays cleanse, clarify, balance, and repair the skin, hair, and body.
MINERAL SALTS
Composed of elements that are essential for human life, mineral salts are valuable for naturally detoxifying the body and indoor environments. Discover the various ways they can be used to soothe, relax, clear, and energize both the body and the mind.
DEAD SEA MINERAL MUD
Harvested from the “Sea of Salt,” Dead Sea Mineral Mud is a nourishing silt with hydrating and purgative properties. Discover the various ways it can be used to stimulate, soothe, and restore the health of the skin, hair, and body.
POMEGRANATE OIL
Pressed from the oil-rich seeds of the berry that is fondly referred to as “The Fruit of Life” and as “Nature’s Power Fruit,” Pomegranate Carrier Oil is known to revive dull, lifeless hair and skin while enhancing numerous body systems.
APRICOT KERNEL OIL
Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil is pressed from the oil-rich kernels of Apricots and closely resembles the sebum produced in human skin. Discover the various ways it can be used topically and medicinally to moisturize, facilitate healing, and relieve pain.
RICE BRAN OIL
Rice Bran Carrier Oil is derived from a rice grain’s Bran, a layer with high oil content. Discover the various uses of this cleansing, softening, nourishing oil that is obtained from a staple diet item for over half the world.
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.
ALMOND OIL
Known as the “King of Nuts,” the Almond is revered in many cultures, religions, and traditional medical practices. Find out how Almond Oil can boost skin health, cognitive function, immunity, and the strength of muscles, hair, and nails.
AVOCADO OIL
The Avocado fruit’s high oil content has earned it the nickname “vegetable butter” and “butter pear.” Discover why the cleansing and nourishing Avocado Carrier Oil – ideal for cosmetics and soaps – has also been given the status of a prescription drug.
GRAPESEED OIL
Although they are often discarded, the seeds of a grape are said to be the parts of the fruit that are most conducive to health. Discover the benefits of Grapeseed Carrier Oil for skin, hair, and overall health.
PALM OIL
“Palm Carrier Oil” and “Palm Kernel Carrier Oil” are often used interchangeably, but it is important to note their distinguishing characteristics. Learn more about the benefits of these two different oils from the same fruit.
NEEM OIL
According to Hindu texts, Neem is referred to as “Sarva Roga Nivarini,” meaning “one that cures all ailments and ills.” Discover more about what makes Neem Oil one of the most popular choices for use in soaps, cosmetics, massage oils, and more!
OLIVE OIL
The tradition of using Olive Oil as an antibacterial agent, a cleanser, a moisturizer, and a massage oil continues today. Discover how this “liquid gold” can be used for cosmetic and pharmaceutical purposes.
JOJOBA OIL
Known for having a chemical composition that closely resembles the sebum found in human skin, the liquid commonly known as Jojoba Oil is not an oil but rather a liquid wax ester. Discover why and how it can effectively enhance skin and hair.
ARGAN OIL
Known as the “Liquid Gold” in the cosmetic industry, Argan Oil is an incredibly nourishing and moisturizing oil for skin and hair. Gain in-depth knowledge about this valuable oil.
CASTOR OIL
The advantages of Castor Oil were made popular by “the Father of Holistic Medicine,” who taught the public about its healing properties for a vast range of health issues. Discover what makes Castor Oil such a potent remedy around the world.
COCONUT OIL
The use of Coconut Oil has been a prolific and fundamental aspect in the lives of many societies all around the world. Discover more about the different Coconut Oil varieties, their constituents, and their cosmetic benefits.
ROSEMARY ANTIOXIDANT
Rosemary Antioxidant CO2 Extract is derived from the leaves of the Rosmarinus officinalis botanical through Carbon Dioxide extraction. This additive enhances and preserves the freshness of carrier and essential oils while preventing their oxidation.