Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is widely used as a preservative for food and cosmetics. In a solution it releases sorbic acid which is the active compound.
I use this as my preservative in my skin care products (only in those that require a preservative).
Potassium sorbate is effective against yeasts and moulds and can be used for a variety of preservative applications .
100g
Clay – Australian Washed Blue
Washed Blue Clay from Australia
It is used in the treatment of oily and problematic skin, cleanses hair follicles and dissolves impurities on the skin. Washed Blue Clay helps to regulates sebum flow.
Blue Clay is particularly effective for mature or oily skin, and for dry or coloured hair. The benefits include removing impurities, pollution, and dead skin. It also oxygenates the skin.
Can be used in detoxifying body wraps, facial masks, face and body scrubs, soaps, mineral based or cream based cleansers, cosmetics and facial powders
100g
To Use.
When using clay add purified water or floral water, mix into a paste, and apply to the face or body. Allow to dry, rinse it off, spray with floral water or toner, and use your favourite moisturiser to finish.
Clay – Australian Olive Green
Olive Green Clay from Australia
Recommended for normal to oily skin, draws out impurities and tightens pores. Olive Green Australian Clay is the strongest of all clay's and is best for detoxification and acne prone and oily skin.
Said to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which makes it useful for muscular pain, swelling and arthritic or rheumatic conditions
Can be used in detoxifying body wraps, facial masks, face and body scrubs, soaps, mineral based or cream based cleansers, cosmetics and facial powders
100g
Clay – Australian Beige
Beige Clay from Australia
Contains minerals including magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, and potassium
It is said it stimulate blood circulation and the lymph system. Helps to eliminate toxins. Provides a toned, refreshed and youthful glow. It is suitable for both dry and oily skin types
Can be used in detoxifying body wraps, facial masks, face and body scrubs, soaps, mineral based or cream based cleansers, cosmetics and facial powders
100g
Menthol Crystals
Menthol crystals are naturally produced through Peppermint (Mentha arvensis) essential oil extraction. Menthol is the solid constituent this oil which gives the oil it's characteristic odour.
Menthol crystals are cooling, refreshing and have a strong peppermint perfume. They are used in perfumes, throat sprays and lozenges, analgesic balms, lotions, medicated creams, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, and are especially useful in liniments that help relieve muscular aches, coughing, and respiratory problems.
Menthol crystals are easily solubilized in slightly warmed fixed oils, making it easily added to ointments, salves and balms. Menthol is used in pharmaceutical formulations for its analgesic and cooling effects. It can be used in cosmetics containing peppermint to boost its cooling and freshening effects. It is also widely used in the confectionery and flavoring industries.
Activated Charcoal
Activated Charcoal - Pharmaceutical grade
Activated charcoal has a long history of medical and cosmetic use. It is also often used in soap making
Activated charcoal is a special form of carbon that can bind other substances on its surface (adsorption).
Caution: charcoal stains fabric
This product has not been certified as food grade
Aloe Vera Gel – Organic
(contains Aloe Vera Liquid, Potassium Sorbate and natural thickener Xanthan Gum)
Aloe Vera relieves itching and swelling, so apply the gel to insect bites/allergies.
It is the best available natural treatment for sunburn. It soothes damaged skin and fastens healing.
Lanolin
Lanolin is similar to substances found in humans skin it acts as an excellent emollient acting to soothe, moisturise and protect the skin whilst also functioning as an occlusive to help prevent moisture loss though the epidermis.
It is high alpha hydroxy acids which are commonly touted as having anti-aging and wrinkle reducing properties.
can also be used to treat chapped lips, diaper rash, dry skin, itchy skin, calluses, minor incisions and abrasions. Many varieties of shaving cream contain lanolin. As an ointment base, it is readily absorbed through skin.
Can be used in lip balms, moisturisers, body butters, creams, lotions, soap and hair products.
Witch Hazel extract
Witch Haze is anti-oxidant, astringent, reduces inflammation, bruises and swelling, speeds healing, toning, useful in treating 1st degree burns and sunburns, inflamed skin conditions, dandruff, insect bites, bleeding wounds and haemorrhoids.
Witch Hazel is tree native to North America, it twigs and bark are distilled to produce an astringent liquid which is also referred to as Witch Hazel. Witch Hazel has a long history of use for medicinal applications dating back to the Native Americans and after centuries of popular use, it is still used today in many leading personal care products.
Witch Hazel's renowned astringent properties lend themselves to a variety of cosmetic and therapeutic applications. It can be used on all skin types including sensitive, dry or oily and is commonly found in cleansers, toners and product for blemish or acne -prone skin
Contains alcohol as a natural preservative.
Rosewater/Rose Hydrosol – Organic
Common Names - Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose
Botanical Name – Rosa Damascena
Organic Status - Organic
Extraction Method - Steam Distilled Hydrosol (100% pure and free from preservatives, alcohol and emulsifiers)
Parts Used - Flower Petals
Country of Origin - Bulgaria
Aroma - Sweet, powerful floral aroma of fresh roses
Due to a poor growing season I am unable to make anymore Rosewater from our roses hence I have imported this amazing product
Lavender Hydrosol
Lavender hydrosol (water) is the by product of the making of lavender essential oil, which I have distilled myself from the lavender flowers I grow.
The lavender water contains minute particles of lavender oil and smells wonderful.
Lavender Water, useful for cleaning, spraying on linen, or as air freshener , for washing minor wounds or burns and on teenage skin. Cooling on a hot day as a spritz or on sun-burn. Naturally anti-bacterial and anti- septic. It can also be used in your own natural skin care products.
Gum Rosin – WW Grade
Rosin, also called Colophony, and Greek pitch is a solid form of resin obtained from various species of Pine trees and some other conifers. The resin is usually produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vaporize the volatile liquid terpene components.
It is often semi-transparent and ranges in colour from black to yellow.
The commercial grades are numerous, ranging by letters from A (the darkest) to N (extra pale), superior to which are W (window glass) and WW (water-white) varieties, the latter having about three times the value of the common qualities.
At room temperature Pine resin is brittle, but it easily melts at slightly higher temperatures and is soluble in alcohol (to make a varnish) and mixed with bees wax and oil to make a wood polish
Natural Reusable Food Wraps
Gum Rosin is a popular ingredient for making reusable Beeswax food-wraps (often combined Beeswax and Jojoba oil).
In soap making it is used to make Pine Tar Soap, used at a rate of 2 to 5 % of total soap volume
Fine art uses rosin for tempera emulsions and as painting-medium component for oil paintings. It is soluble in oil of turpentine and turpentine substitute, and needs to be warmed.
An ingredient of depilatory wax
Players of bowed string instruments rub cakes or blocks of the resin on their bow hair so it can grip the strings and make them speak, or vibrate clearly.
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is a natural emulsifier, thickener and stabilizer, derived from bacterial fermentation of corn sugar. With amazing properties including solubility in both hot and cold water, tolerance to salt, tolerance to pH and temperature changes, it is ideal for making gels and for thickening and adding volume to lotions and creams. Use at 0.5-1%. For quick easy dispersion, mix Xanthan Gum with vegetable glycerin (this prevents lumps and reduces mixing time)
Food Use
Xanthan gum is also used as a substitute for wheat gluten in gluten-free breads, pastas and other flour-based food products. The Xanthan gum will help give the dough or batter a sticky consistency that would normally be achieved with gluten.
Use at 1-2 tsp per cup on gluten free flour.
Guar Gum
Guar gum is derived from the endosperm of the Guar or Cluster bean. It is a water-soluble, non-ionic thickener making it useful in a wide range of products
Food Use
Guar gum is a natural food thickener used in cooking and baking to bind, thicken and emulsify gluten-free ingredients. It has significantly more thickening ability than cornstarch. Guar gum is ideal for anyone looking for a thickener, emulsifier and firming agent in baked goods, jams and jellies, soups, salad dressings, sauces, syrups, juices and dairy products. Suggested usage rate ranges between 1/2 to 1 teaspoons per cup of flour
Mango Butter – Cold Pressed – Deodorized
Mango Butter is used for its skin softening, soothing, moisturizing properties. It contains vitamins A, high amount of vitamin E, C, D, group B vitamins, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium.
It is hard, but melts upon contact with skin.
Can be used in lip balms, moisturisers, body butters, creams, lotions, soap and hair products.
Avocado Butter
Avocado Butter is moisturizing and nourishing, contains vitamins A, B, G and E. Good for dry and damaged skin.
Made from Shea butter, Cocoa Butter and Avocado oil (no hydrogenated vegetable oils used)
It exhibits good spread-ability on the skin, making it ideal as a massage butter or body balm, and it can be added to soap, creams, lotions, lip balms, body butters
150g
Cocoa Butter – Refined
Cocoa butter is a naturally occurring butter and is one of the most stable fats known. It contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity and vitamin E, and has an extremely long shelf life. An excellent moisturising agent for the skin.
Moisturising, nourishing and revitalising, good for dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin. Also useful for nail, cuticle, hair and scalp care, as well as massage
Shea Butter – Refined
Moisturising, nourishing, anti-inflammatory and revitalising, good for skin blemishes, wrinkles, itching, sunburns, small skin wounds, eczema, skin allergies, insect bites. Also useful for nail, cuticle, hair and scalp care, as well as massage
Calendula Infused Oil – Organic
Buriti Oil – Organic Virgin Cold Pressed
Blackcurrant Seed oil – Organic Virgin Cold Pressed
Common Names - Black Currant, Cassis
Botanical Name – Ribes nigrum
Organic Status - Organic
Extraction Method - Cold Pressed, Virgin, Unrefined
Parts Used - Seed
Country of Origin - France
Black Cumin seed Oil – Organic Cold Pressed Unrefined
Common Names - Black seed, Black Caraway
Botanical Name – Nigella sativa
Organic Status - Organic
Extraction Method - Cold Pressed, Virgin, Unrefined
Parts Used - Seed
Country of Origin - India
Baobab Oil – Cold Pressed
