Distilled water
is water that has had virtually all of its impurities removed through distillation
(boiling the water and collecting the steam).
Aloe Vera
The most common uses of aloe vera have been from topical use on human skin to treat various conditions. This plant contains over seventy-five nutrients and twenty minerals, eighteen amino acids and twelve vitamins. It has even been referred to as “a pharmacy in a plant” (Farrar, 2005). With so many useful vitamins, nutrients and minerals, it is easy to understand why so many cosmetic companies are now adding this plant to every product possible including makeup, soaps, sunscreens, shampoos and lotions. Companies tend to add it to any product that is created to soothe, protect and moisturize the skin. Aloe can sometimes be added to a product in a small amount to increase the soothing of skin.
Witch Hazel
is an astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub
Witch hazel Hydrosol is used in skincare, is highly anti-oxidant and astringent. It has been recommended for psoriasis, eczema, cracked or blistered skin, for treating insect bites, poison ivy.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar restores the natural acid balance of human and animal skin and hair (fur, too) after washing with soaps of any kind, which are by nature, alkaline.
That means it helps fight various skin disorders, heal chapped and dry skin and soften hair. It also fights against fungus and bacterial and viral infections
Vinegar has a tonic action that promotes blood circulation in the small capillaries that irrigate the skin. It is also antiseptic, preventing the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, or yeast that trigger infection. It can dissolve excessive fatty deposits at the surface of the skin and reduce scaly or peeling conditions. Lastly, vinegar regulates the pH of the skin. Vinegar is most effective when used with lavender, rosemary, rose, or elder flower.
Vegetable Glycerine
Vegetable Glycerine has a rich oily texture, but is water soluble. Because it is derived entirely from vegetable oil and pure, it is hypoallergenic and safe for food and cosmetic purposes.
Vegetable glycerine comes to us through a very complex and sophisticated method of extraction known as Hydrolysis, and the end product that we refer to as "Vegetable Glycerine" is usually the by-product of another oils production. The basics of this system is that the fats and oils of a raw ingredient (usually palm or coconut oils) are split into crude glycerol fats, under the combined action of water, temperature and pressure. These temperatures can exceed 400° degrees and the material is usually kept under pressure for 20-30 minutes. What is actually occurring is a sort of "counter-flow" where the water absorbs glycerol from the fatty acid phase of the oil production. After this phase this glycerol is isolated and further distilled to give buyers a standard 99% Glycerine product.
Vegetable Glycerine is a clear, colorless, and odorless liquid with an incredibly sweet taste having the consistency of thick syrup. It is used as an agent in cosmetics, toothpaste, shampoos, soaps, herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals, and other household items. Because it is soluble in both, water and alcohol, its versatility is a major benefactor in its purported growth and popularity within the manufacturing sector. It is invaluable as a natural source ingredient with emollient like properties which can soften and soothe the skin and it assists the outer epidermis is retaining moisture. This helps to explain why it is one of the most popular cosmetic additives used today.
Other uses include its solvency action which aides herbalists in extracting botanical properties from plant materials without the use of alcohol. This is especially helpful for those with alcohol sensitivities as most liquid herbal extracts contain alcohol.
Tween 20 - Polysorbate 20
is one of an extensive line of ingredients for your cosmetic, soap-making and herbal needs.
POLYSORBATE 20 A noionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol which is obtained from various types of fruit.Polysorbate 20 is a water- soluble somewhat yellowish liquid that is used as a dispersing agent to mix oil and water and to solubilize fragrances and essential oils. It is also a great lubricant and has a pleasant, soothing effect on the skin.
Tea tree
has a long history of traditional use. Australian aboriginals used tea tree leaves for healing skin cuts and infections, by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area. The oil contains constituents called terpenoids, which kill fungus and bacteria.
Acne, Athlete's foot, Minor injuries, Vaginitis, Thrush,As an antiseptic,Boils
Lice, Psoriasis,Yeast infection
Common Doses
Tea tree comes in cream, ointment, lotion, and soap forms. It can also be found as a pure oil. Tea tree oil has been used as a spot treatment for acne, for fungal infections of the toenails, and diluted as a mouthwash for oral yeast (thrush). When gargling, the solution is never swallowed after use.
For application on the toenails, tea tree can be used at a strength of 70-100%. Any application to the skin or as a gargle or douche should be diluted under qualified supervision.
Safety
Occasionally, people have allergic reactions to tea tree oil, such as itching skin and rashes.
Call your health practitioner if you experience any side effects: excessive drowsiness, sleepiness, poor coordination, diarrhea, vomiting.
Important Points About Tea Tree Oil
Avoid taking tea tree oil internally. It is toxic at small doses and can cause potentially fatal central nervous system depression (excessive drowsiness, sleepiness).
Keep tea tree oil out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Toxic to cats
Lavender
Lavender’s reputation in wound healing appears to be due mainly to its antibacterial properties.
Before World War II, Lavender was used as an antiseptic dressing for wounds and as a method to get rid of parasites. In the days when corsets were the fashion, ladies would tuck some Lavender oil in a bottle around their necks to revive them when they were feeling faint. Lavender was a popular strewing herb in the Middle Ages and used as an ingredient in sachets to repel moths and other bugs from stored clothing. It was burned in sick rooms during the Bubonic Plague so as to prevent the spread of the disease. It was also used to scent leather.
An essential oil or fresh plant can be rubbed on the body as a natural bug repellent. It can prevent not only mosquito bites, but also lice and scabies infestation. The essential oil can be used topically on venomous bites such as bee stings, mosquitoes, black widow and brown recluse spiders, wasps and snakes.
Orange
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal, fungicidal
Petitgrain
Petitgrain essential oil has been traditionally used in aromatherapy for acne, excessive perspiration, greasy skin and hair
Geranium
Wonderful in skin care and a great hair care ingredient
this essential oil is also an antiseptic
geranium essential oil is a favorite in balancing skin disorders or sluggish skin. Many people who have excessively dry (such as excema) or oily skin, report positive results when using geranium.
Eucalyptus
Treat cuts and scrapes and other minor wounds. In test tube studies, eucalyptus oil has been shown to fight infection-causing bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This antiseptic action, as well as its anti-inflammatory powers, helps explain the oil's popularity for treating wounds in the pre-antibiotic era.
Rosemary
rosemary for hair, scalp
Believed to stimulate hair follicles and hair growth, rosemary is generally believed to slow down or even permanently hold off premature hair loss and gray hair
Rosemary oils and concoctions will soothe and condition dry, flaky scalps
Lemon
Lemon is also an effective skin care ingredient for oily and inflamed skin.
Lemon Essential Oil is a powerful antiseptic
also contains antifungal compounds
Cinnamon Leaf
antibacterial,antifungal
Powerful antiseptic, analgesic, antiviral, antirheumatic, powerful antispasmodic
anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, deodorant, expectorant, fungicidal, insect repellant
Clove Bud
It is anti-infectious, antibacterial, anti viral, antifungal, anti parasitic, and antiseptic.
skin parasites,scabies, fungal infections
juniper
Juniper oil that is distilled from the berries is widely sought after, due to the quantity needed to make the oil and the long period of ripening. It is rare but when found is worth the expense. Juniper oil, made from berries, is extremely good for oily and congested skin: also it is used as a disinfectant to rid of lice, ticks, fleas and dermatitis.
Scotch pine
Boils, cuts, fleas, sores, eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, lice, congested skin, purifies skin esp. grey, oxygen poor skin (smoker’s skin)
thyme
antibacterial, antiseptic
It is often used to invigorate and stimulate hair growth. It is used as a tonic for hair and to help treat dandruff and hair loss.
It is also useful in hair and skin care remedies. A natural insect repellent
Neem
Neem oil is a broad spectrum botanical insecticide, miticide and fungicide treatment
It is useful as a natural remedy for head lice
Neem has been used for centuries to treat problems of the skin and to prevent infection. Neem may reduce the pain, kill the bacteria that may cause infection, and aids in healing with reduced scarring.
Calendula
Good for all skin types. Valuable oil for treating wounds, scars, burns, inflammation and other injuries as it aids in tissue regeneration.
This is an infused oil containing the active principles of the marigold flower,
Calendula officinale. It is
best to infuse in a light textured oil. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic qualities
Some of the most beneficial oils can prove harmful under certain conditions. Concentrated oils are very strong, and just because a product is natural doesn't mean that it's harmless.
The information above has been found from other web sites
to help you understand the ingredients used,
most of these ingredients used have many more other use's than listed.
