Glossary
Clove Bud Essential Oil
(ECO) organic - Eugenia Caryophyllus
About - Distilled from the immature flower bud, our clove bud oil comes to us from Madagascar .
Benefits - This antiseptic and antifungal oil lends a sweet, spicy note to our soaps.
Coriander Essential Oil
organic – Coriandrum Sativum
About - Distilled from the seed, our coriander eo comes to us from the US and has a distinct spicy, sharp odor. It is a popular fragrance that scents many soaps and deodorants.
Benefits - This antiseptic oil is uplifting and motivating. Coriander is known to relieve stress.
Ginger Essential Oil
Zingiber Officinale
About - A spicy, warm and sharp oil from China , ginger is distilled from the ground rhizome.
Benefits - Ginger is anti-inflammatory.
Lavender Essential Oil
organic – Lavandula Angustifolia
About - A sweet, herbaceous oil distilled from Bulgarian Lavender flowers. The word lavender comes from the Latin word lavare, which means “to wash”. It is among the safest and most widely used essential oils in aromatherapy.
Benefits - We consider it first aid in a bottle! This balancing oil relaxes and stimulates. Used for: Scarring and Stretch mark prevention, Burns, Sun Damaged skin, Wounds, Rashes, Skin Infections.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
organic – Cymbopogon Flexuosus
About - Distilled from the leaves of the plant, this essential oil comes from India and has a distinctive lemon fragrance.
Benefits - Used for skin infections and oily hair, as well as a deodorant. Also great for headaches, the fragrance of lemongrass is sedating and soothing. Repels insects.
Lime Essential Oil
organic - Citrus Aurantifolia
About - Our lime oil comes from the West Indies and is distilled from the peel.
Benefits - Useful in the treatment of acne and depression, lime oil is astringent, antiseptic and non-irritating.
Nutmeg Essential Oil
organic - Myristica Fragrans
About - This pungent, spicy oil is from Indonesia and distilled from the seed.
Benefits - A gentle stimulant, nutmeg is used to stimulate circulation and to relieve achy joints.
Oats and Oatmeal flour
Avena sativa
About - Used for centuries to soothe irritated skin.
Benefits - Oats act as a gentle exfoliant, while helping to absorb oils. Well known to soothe skin, oats can relieve irritation of dry, itchy skin.
Olive Oil
Olea europaea
About - Olive oil is obtained by crushing and pressing the fruit of the olive tree. We use certified organic extra virgin olive oil in all of our soaps. Obtained from the very first pressing of organic olives, our olive oil is greenish in color.
Benefits - Packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, this highly nutritive oil is rich in unsaponifiables. Olive oil penetrates the upper layer of the skin for superior moisturizing.
Orange Essential Oil
Citrus sinensis
About - Cold pressed from the peel of the orange.
Benefits - Great for oily skin. This calming oil is soothing to those with depression,hysteria and shock. Combined with Patchouli in our Enchanted Earth Soap, sweet orange balances your mood and your skin!
Palm Oil
Organic - Elaesis guineesis
About -The Palm fruit is reddish, about the size of a large plum and grows in large bunches. Each fruit contains a single seed (the palm kernel) surrounded by a soft oily pulp. Palm Oil is extracted from the pulp.
Benefits -A rich source of Vitamin A.
Palm Kernel Oil
Elaesis guineesis
About - The Palm fruit is reddish, about the size of a large plum and grows in large bunches. Each fruit contains a single seed (the palm kernel) surrounded by a soft oily pulp. Palm Kernel Oil is extracted from the seed.
Benefits - Palm kernel oil is an edible oil used mainly for soapmaking to boost lather and create a nice hard bar.
Patchouli Essential Oil
Pogostemon cablin
About - This intense oil actually gets better with age! Distilled from fermented leaves, the fragrance is heavy,earthy and woody.
Benefits - A most distinctive scent, Patchouli counters nervousness and depression. Great for athlete's foot, as it is an antifungal oil. Patchouli is also an antiseptic that rejuvenates cells, while treating acne,eczema,dandruff and mature skin.
Rosewood Essential Oil
organic - Aniba Roseadora
About - Our plantation grown rosewood oil is distilled from wood chips. It's pleasant fragrance is sweet,woodsy and rosy.
Benefits - This beautiful oil is one of our favorites! Rosewood rejuvenates cells and helps all skin types. Especially good for dry skin when combined with sandalwood in our Rosewood Forest Soap. Also an antidepressant, rosewood encourages tranquility.
Sandalwood Essential Oil
organic - Santalum Album
About - This rich, luxurious, fragrant oil is one of the oldest known perfume materials.
Benefits - Sandalwood helps reduce tension and anxiety, and is moisturizing to dry skin and hair. It is believed to be an antidepressant, expectorant and aphrodisiac.
Shea Butter
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Spearmint Essential Oil
Mentha spicata
About - Distilled from the plant leaves, spearmint has a minty fresh odor.
Benefits - Spearmint stimulates the skin's oil production. A milder choice, we find spearmint is less irritating than peppermint. Experience Spearmint with ground oats in our soothing yet refreshing Moonglow Mint Soap!
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease. This information is not meant to treat any medical condition or to replace the care or advice of a qualified health professional.
