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extracts and botanicals provide proof that nature
wishes our skin to be beautiful! Read the following
benefits of these natural healing agents. |
Algae: This marine plant is used for its antibiotic qualities to deeply cleanse and restore skin of natural moisture. Algae is rich with chelated minerals that detoxify, repair, and rejuvenate dermal radiance internally, while relieving stiff muscles of irritation.
Aloe Vera: “The first aid plant,” Aloe Vera is commonly used for medical and cosmetic needs. The pulpy extract contains natural healing ingredients to sooth irritated the skin.
Argan Oil: Gaining popularity in Europe in 2001, this endangered tree from southwestern Morocco is traditionally used as a treatment for skin diseases. The long and careful process of extracting the oil along with tremendous healing powers of argan make it one of the most coveted skin care ingredients in 2008.
Aspilia Africana: Known in Africa as the “hemorrhage plant," the leaves and flowers from this herb is traditionally used to stop bleeding, block infection and progress wound healing. (Reuters)
Banana: This edible fruit is used for soothing burn wounds and healing scars.
Buchu Plant: Native to South Africa, the leaves from this tree are rich in essential oils and used as an herbal remedy skin lesions and ailments of the digestive track.
Kigelia Tree – This fruit has been used in Africa for centuries as a cure for a wide range of ailments including skin lacerations, rheumatism, snakebites, and syphilis. |
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Lavender: A native of the Sahara region, this widely used plant is coveted for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities. Used in aromatherapy, the essential oils from the lavender plant are known to calm headaches, and are used to induce sleep and relaxation.
Essential Oils should be used with caution, especially during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Marula Tree: Oil from this tree is naturally high in antioxidants and is widely used in the cosmetics industry as an all-natural oxidization stabilizer.
Olive Oil: High in oleic acid which rebuilds natural properties such as collagen, elastin, proteoglycans and glycoproteins. This ultra-moisturizing ingredient soothes inflamed skin and repairs damage.
Pomegranate: High in Vitamins B & C, pantothenic acid, potassium and antioxidant polyphenols, this fruit offers tremendous protection from skin damaging free-radicals. The highest quality pomegranates available come from the eastern Sahara.
Rooibos Tea: This tea, known as South African Red Tea, is popular among the health conscious because of its high levels of antioxidants. This tea can be added to body scrubs for energizing lifeless skin.
Shea Nut Butter: First collected in 1797, this rich emollient is found in cosmetics, skin care and hair care products worldwide. Shea butter is regarded as one of nature’s most powerful and well-rounded healing agents, tending to the following ailments:
Eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry and chapped skin, blemishes, dark spots, dermatitis, athletes foot, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretch marks, UV protection, wrinkles, dandruff prevention, mending hair breakage, strengthening nails and cuticles, and lessening the irritation of psoriasis. Extracted from the pit of the fruit grown on African magnolia trees shea butter is scarce in supply, and is regarded as one of the most complete natural healing agents on the planet.
Tangerine: Extracts from the interior peel tones and firms your skin, while leaving it perfectly balanced. Mandarin extract is used in aromatherapy for calming anxiety.
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