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At Le'Saric we have taken the best that nature has to offer and blended them together by hand and created the freshest, purest chemical free spa and body care products to make you, the freshest-u you can be. We have chosen only the highest quality, purest, freshest ingredients available from around the world. Each and every ingredient is hand chosen for its special qualities to create a unique body experience. You will never find petroleum based or mineral oils, solvents, sodium laurel sulfate, fillers, pesticides or herbicide residues in any of our natural products. All of our products are environmentally friendly and cruelty free. There is absolutely NO animal testing.
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Botanicals
Arrowroot
A natural fine white powder. Excellent to create a smooth silky feel. This is a nutritious starch from the root of the plant; named appropriately "Arrowroot" is due to its use to help aid in healing wounds from arrows.
Calendula
Has many therapeutic properties; it is known to be antifungal, antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and antiviral. Which makes it effective for red and inflamed skin to include sunburn and minor burns; for acne, eczema and other rashes. Calendula is also healing for cuts, scrapes, bruises and wounds. It is helpful in treatment of athlete’s foot, diaper rash and cradle cap. May help relieve muscle spasms, bug bites and stings. Also soothes breast tenderness from nursing. Wonderful in baby care products.
Chamomile
Is known for being anti-inflammatory and a relaxant. It has a constituent known as "spiroether", that is said to be a very strong antispasmodic, which makes it great for relaxing and healing inflamed and itchy skin, including eczema. It may also help aching and sore muscles. In infusion form, (tea) it is very claming and helps one to sleep, especially children. May help to heal bug bites and stings. Relieve sore and tired eyes.
Lavender Flowers
Our Natural Blue Lavender is a beautiful deep color with an intense sweet scent. The Romans used lavender in water baths for ailments and from this practice lavender got its name from the Latin word "lavar" meaning "to Bathe". Today, Lavender is known world wide for its wonderful aroma and soothing benefits to the skin and mind. Using Lavender may help to relieve sleeplessness, snoring, headaches, irritability, and depression. Helping to calm nerves, reduce muscle tension and relieve cramps. Lavender is also known to be antibacterial, insecticidal and an antiseptic.
Peppermint Leaves
Peppermint is a hybrid of the watermint and spearmint which have milder therapeutic properties. Peppermint is a potent herb that has been around for many years, it was even found in the Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1000 BC. Peppermint is known to be antiseptic, relieve muscle spasms, antispasmodic, cooling and antifungal. It is excellent for the digestive tract (wonderful as a tea) and may help to relieve cramps, headaches and migraines.
Poppy Seeds
Le'Saric's blue-gray poppy seeds from Holland make a nice exfoliate in soaps, body scrubs, foot scrubs. Since ancient Greece , Poppy Seeds have long been known for its medicinal and culinary properties.
Rosemary Leaves
In France, at the time of World War II a mixture of rosemary and juniper berries were burned in hospitals to kill germs. In ancient Greece, students wore rosemary in their hair while studying, they believed it strengthened their memory. An evergreen, rosemary grows up to 6' feet with silvery green needles and pale blue flowers. The whole plant is strongly aromatic with a fresh minty, herbaceous scent and a woody, balsamic undertone. Rosemary is known to be antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, fungicidal, stimulant and a disinfectant.
Rose Petals
Our dried rose buds and petals are beautiful and with they’re softening and toning ability are excellent used in body care products. Roses may be helpful on dry and sensitive skin. They are also food grade and make a wonderful rose petal tea.
Organic Vanilla Beans
Imported from Madagascar. The name Vanilla comes from the Spanish "vainilla", meaning "little pod". Vanilla is a seed bean of a tropical orchid.Highly fragrant with an exotic aroma. Vanilla is known for reducing stress, being calming and as an aphrodisiac. Our vanilla hot oil hair treatment will leave your hair soft shiny. Used extensively in baking, vanilla sugar is a wonderful way to use the vanilla beans, just add a vanilla bean to a jar of sugar for 3-4 weeks for the flavor to flow throughout. Then add to your baked goods.
Citric Acid
A crystalline powder originally derived from citrus fruit, now produced by fermentation of glucose derived from starch, widely used in foods and cosmetics. Used to adjust pH in lotions and other toiletries. A main ingredient in Bath Bombs and bath Fizzes.
Clays and Powders
Have been used for centuries to help beautify the skin. Clays have a high mineral content that helps to rejuvenate the skin while the clay exfoliates, cleans and invigorates the skin improving blood circulation. Clay has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and toxins from the skin. Regular use of clay in body masks or facials will leave the skin feeling fresh and healthy. Each clay has the ability to absorb toxins from the skin, depending on the clay used they each have their unique abilities.
Bentonite Clay
Is a combination of montmorillonite and volcanic ash. It is highly absorbent clay that pulls oils and toxins from the skin. It is best suited for oily skin.
Cocoa Powder
Loaded with anti-oxidants and helps to soften skin.
Dead Sea Clay
This clay is rich in minerals found in the Dead Sea and is imported from Israel.
French Green Clay
This is extremely absorbent clay rich in minerals that will help to draw out impurities and toxins from the skin, also helping to improve oily skin. French green clay has toning abilities helping to tighten pores and stimulate the skin. Naturally green in color. Limit to 1 application per week. It is best suited for oily skin. Not appropriate for sensitive skin.
Fullers Earth
Oily and acne skin types will benefit from its use, due to its strong drawing properties. It draws out impurities from the skin and it has been known to lighten (bleach) the skin.
Kaolin Clay
Also known, as China or white clay, is the mildest of all clays. It helps stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing the skin. It does not draw oils from the skin and can therefore be used on dry skin types. Suitable for sensitive skin.
Moroccan Red Clay
Moroccan red clay comes from the depths of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. This clay is strong cleansing clay that will draw impurities and excess oil from the skin, stimulate circulation and act as a strong astringent. It is used in many spas around the world in our facial and body masks. Limit to 1 application per week. It is best suited for oily skin. Not appropriate for sensitive skin.
Rhassoul Clay
An ancient clay that is imported from Morocco . The people of Rome and Egypt have used Rhassoul clay for centuries. Rich in minerals of calcium, silica, iron, potassium, magnesium and sodium. It gently exfoliates and helps detoxify the skin. Used by the finest spas around the world. Suitable for All Skin types.
Rose Clay
Also known as pink clay, is mild kaolin clay that will gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin while improving the skin’s circulation. Suitable for normal to dry skin.
Salts
Bali Sea Salts
Traditional Bali sea salts are known for the ancient methods used to produce the crystals. The production is only possible during the dry months, as the warmth of the sun is the initial and final drying process. The sea water is placed in canal systems (made of tree trunks) for evaporation, then the solid salt crystals are hand carried to a drying platform, housed in a grass hut, fuelled by coconut husk fire. The sea salt crystals are then sun-dried again. Due to this traditional process, the texture of the salts will vary. A beautiful natural light gray color and unique shape. Aids in detoxifying the body of impurities and relieving stress.
Dead Sea Salts
Unrefined and natural, our Dead Sea salts are imported from the Southern Dead Sea in Israel . The waters of the Dead Sea are very special, having a total salt concentration that is 10 times higher than ocean water, reaching 33 % versus 3 %. The composition of the Dead Sea salt is also unique, comprising magnesium, potassium and calcium chlorides, with high concentration of bromides.
This has made the Dead Sea an ideal spot for people seeking relief from skin and rheumatic disorders. In fact, these soothing miracle working waters have a reputation that dates back over 2000 years. Now your bathtub, Jacuzzi or whirlpool can be a private health spa. Dead Sea Salts can assist in detoxifying, improving circulation and suppleness of the skin. It may help with skin disorders such as acne, dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, scabies, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, back pain, bursitis, fibrosis, osteoarthritis and tendonitis and stress.
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)
Relaxes tired and sore muscles. Epsom salts are one of the most effective means of making the magnesium your body needs readily available. Epsom salts may help flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances.
Mineral Salts
Mineral Salts are full of minerals that aid in relaxing and detoxifying the body of impurities.
Essential Oils
Le'Saric Essential Oils are 100% pure.
Anise Essential Oil
With its wonderful warm and spicy licorice scent, this annual herb with delicate leaves and white flowers is used as a domestic spice. In ancient times the Romans used Aniseed to pay their taxes. It is known to be antiseptic, antispasmodic, stimulant, and an expectorant. Anise essential oil is used in products for muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, chest rubs and is known as a masking agent of human scent, they say it attracts fish too.
Sweet Basil Essential Oil
Sweet Basil essential oil has a fresh green aroma that is slightly sweet and spicy with herbaceous nuances. Widely used in Far Eastern medicine especially in the Ayurvedic tradition and in high-class perfumes. It may help with rheumatic pain, irritable skin conditions, muscle aches and insect bites. It is know to help relieve emotional and physical fatigue associated with stress.
Bergamot Essential Oil
A rich citrus, fresh, sweet, scent with analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. May help with depression, stress and anxiety. Our furocoumarin free Bergamot is safe for skin care.
Cajeput Essential Oil
Cajeput essential oil is from Indonesia, but in Malaysia it is called "caju-puti" meaning "white wood". It has a flexible trunk with a whitish spongy bark that flakes off easily. Growing up to 90' high with thick pointed leaves and white flowers, it has a camphoraceous, medicinal scent. It is known to be antimicrobial, antiseptic, expectorant, disinfectant and an insecticide. It may help relieve muscular aches and pains, insect bites and infections. The vapors are known to open up sinus and breathing passages.
Camphor White Essential Oil
Is a very powerful essential oil. It is known to be antiseptic and may help to relieve muscular aches, stiffness and pains.
Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Exceptional essential oil for mature skin, steam distilled from the seeds. Carrot seed oil is known to stimulate red blood cells and to help tone and add elasticity to the skin. Reduces and or prevents wrinkles and helps to regenerate the skin. Removing toxins, giving a fresh look to the skin. It also aids in reducing water retention. Excellent in helping to heal burns and scars. Carrot Seed Oil has a woody, earthy scent.
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
With its warm, spicy, sweet, scent cinnamon has been used for centuries. It was the most sought after spice of the 15th and 16th centuries. At one time it was more valuable then gold. It is known to be an antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, stimulant, antibacterial and a disinfectant. It may help to improve circulation, reduce cellulite, stress, fatigue, and loosen tight muscles, being uplifting and repelling to insects.
Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil
A majestic evergreen tree that can grow up to 140 ft. Having grayish/green needle like leaves and a warm, woody, almost sweet scent. Cedarwood Atlas essential oil essential oil was highly prized and valued by the Egyptians for its use in cosmetics. It is known to be antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, expectorant and a fungicidal. May help relieve muscle soreness, arthritis, dandruff, eczema, dermatitis, acne, sinus and chest congestion, infections, athletics foot, stress and is a strong insect repellent.
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil
Cinnamon leaf essential oil has a warm, spicy, sweet, scent. Cinnamon has been used for centuries, it was the most sought after spice of the 15th and 16th centuries. At one time it was more valuable then gold. It is known to be an antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, stimulant, antibacterial and a disinfectant. It may help to improve circulation, reduce cellulite, stress, fatigue, and loosen tight muscles along with being uplifting and repelling to insects. Use sparingly in skin care products.
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Clary sage grows to 3' high and has flowering tops that are steam distilled. Our clary sage is from France and is of superior quality especially nice for perfumery products. The scent is a nutty herbaceous with a slight sweet note. It is known to be antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, astringent, deodorant and a sedative. May help to relieve muscular aches and pains, acne, stress, dandruff, inflamed skin conditions, oily skin and hair.
Clove Bud Essential Oil
Our Madagascar Clove Bud essential oil has a sweet-spicy scent. A slender evergreen tree growing up to 40 ft. It has bight green leaves with rosy-pink buds. The essential oil is obtained from the buds. In ancient Persia clove was used in love potions and clove oil was also used to disinfect large public areas. Clove Bud essential oil is known to be an antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-viral, aphrodisiac, expectorant, stimulant, insect repellent, disinfectant and anti-fungal Use in soaps, perfumes, diffusers, massage oil, aroma lamps, muscle rubs, foot creams, potpourri, bug repellents, aromatherapy and air fresheners. May help to relieve arthritis pain, sprains, athlete's foot, muscle aches and open sinus.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
The essential oil is obtained from the leaves and twigs of the tree. It has a cooling and stimulating effect and is known to be an antiseptic, decongestant, disinfectant, expectorant and antimicrobial. May help to improve circulation, relieve aching and sore muscles, helping to heal cuts and being energizing and reviving. Also may repel insects and kills lice.
Eucalyptus Lemon Essential Oil
Eucalyptus lemon has a strong fresh citrus like scent with balsamic undertones. It was used for scenting the linen cupboard by placing the leaves in a sachet. It is known to be an excellent insect repellent, disinfectant, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-viral, deodorant and fungicidal. May help athletes foot, infectious skin conditions, cuts and dandruff. Is known to kill germs in the air during cold and flu season. A must have for all seasons.
Fir Needle (Siberian) Essential Oil
The scent of Siberian Fir Needle takes you to the high mountain woods right after a rain shower. Only the needles from Siberia are steamed distilled creating one of the finest fir needle essential oils. Known to be antiseptic, deodorizing, expectorant and a stimulant. May help to relieve muscular and rheumatic pain.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil has a warm, rich, woody scent with a sweet balsamic undertone. It is from a small tree or shrub with white or pale pink flowers, a natural oleo gum resin is produced. Native to the Red Sea region, it grows wild throughout north-east Africa.Frankincense was used in ancient Egypt in rejuvenating facial masks, cosmetics and perfumes. Also may be used for rheumatism, blemishes, dry and mature skin, scars, wounds and wrinkles. May help with anxiety and stress related conditions. It is known to be anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent.
German Chamomile Essential Oil
Has had a medicinal reputation for over 2,000 years. It was also called the "Plants Physician" as it would promote health of nearby plants. The essential oil is obtained by the flower heads and has a sweet, herbaceous scent. German Chamomile contains a higher percentage of azulene. The azulene is formed after the essential oil is distilled and is also what gives the oil its blue color. It has been found to have excellent anti-inflammatory properties. It is known to be antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, and antispasmodic to name just a few. It may help to heal burns, acne, wounds, dermatitis, eczema, inflammations, bug bites, rashes, bruises and stretch marks. It may help to relieve muscular pain, sprains, arthritis and stress. It is very calming.
Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger has been used for thousands of years in the East as a domestic spice and for remedies. In the 16th century Henry VIII recommended ginger as a remedy for the plague. In Oriental medicine ginger is used in about half of the formulations. It is know to be an antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, expectorant and a stimulant to name a few. Ginger essential oil is warming and may help to improve circulation and may help to relieve muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains, cramps, gout, and fatigue. A warm ginger footbath may help to stimulate and warm the entire body.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
The scent is just like sweet, freshly picked fruit from the tree. High in vitamin C. It is cold pressed from the fresh peel and is known to have antiseptic, astringent and antibacterial qualities. May help to reduce stress, muscle fatigue, stiffness, water retention, acne and cellulite. It is uplifting and possible toning the skin.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender is one of the more widely and commonly used essential oils. Imported from France it has a strong floral, herbal scent. With its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties it makes an excellent choice to add to most skin care products. Lavender is also known for its relaxing and calming effects, soothing headaches, insomnia and stress related conditions. Possible aiding to heal acne, athletes foot, burns, bruises, eczema, bug bites and wounds to name just a few.
Lemon Essential Oil
With its light fresh citrus scent, its no wonder that the Greeks used Lemon Essential Oil to perfume they’re clothing. In England , Lemon Essential Oil is used in hospitals to freshen the air and uplift the spirits. The oil is expressed from the outer part of the fresh peel. High in Vitamins A, B, and C. Our Lemon Essential Oil is produced in the USA . It is know to be antimicrobial, disinfectant, antiseptic, insecticidal, astringent and bactericidal. Lemon Essential Oil is refreshing and may help to sharpen the senses. It also may reduce stress, promote a restful sleep, be relaxing, calming, and reduce cellulite.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass essential oil has a warm, fresh, grassy-lemony scent and an earthy undertone this highly aromatic essential oil is from India. It is known to be an antidepressant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, fungicidal, deodorant, and an excellent insecticidal. May help acne, athlete's foot, skin and muscle tone, muscular pain, poor circulation, reduce stress and open sinuses, relieve headaches and repel insects.
Lime Essential Oil
An evergreen tree growing up to 15', with small white flowers and producing pale green fruit. Le'Saric lime essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of the fruit in the USA and has a fresh, sweet citrus scent.It is known to be anti-viral, bactericidal, antiseptic, antidepressant, astringent, disinfectant and an insecticide. May help to relieve poor circulation, stress, rheumatism, cellulite, acne, brittle nails, boils, corns, insect bites, varicose veins and warts. It is refreshing, uplifting and reviving.
Litsea Essential Oil
Litsea essential oil is fruity, sharp and sweet is the best description of this lemony essential oil. Litsea blends beautifully with other citrus oils and Le'Saric makes a delicious body lotion. Derived from a tropical fruit tree in China, the small berries resemble peppers.Litsea is known to be antiseptic, astringent, a deodorant, disfectant, anti-inflammatory and an insect repellent. It may be calming and uplifting, may also help with fatigue, insomnia, depression and anxiety.
Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh essential oil has a warm, rich, spicy, balsamic scent adding depth to any essential oil blend. It is from a small tree or shrub with knotted branches and aromatic leaves and white flowers. Native to the Red Sea region. Myrrh is used in china for arthritis and sore muscles. Myrrh essential oil used in skin care may help with chapped and cracked skin, eczema, wounds, wrinkles, ringworm, athlete's foot and mature skin. Myrrh may also help rheumatism. It is known to be anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial, fungicidal, revitalizing and astringent.
Nutmeg Essential Oil
This Indian Nutmeg essential oil has a sweet - warm spicy scent. An evergreen tree growing up to 65 ft. with smooth bark, dense foliage and small yellow flowers. Nutmeg is know to be an antioxidant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, Antispasmodic, a stimulant and antibacterial.May help to relieve muscular aches and pains, gout, poor circulation, rheumatism and fatigue.
Palmarosa Essential Oil
Palmarosa essential oil is from Nepal and has a fresh sweet, fruity, floral scent with green undertones. Wild growing green and straw-colored grass, with long slender stems with flowering tops and fragrant grassy leaves. Palmarosa is refreshing and rejuvenating helping with calming down stress and exhaustion. Excellent for oily, mature and inflamed skin. Helping to balance the hydration levels and stimulating skin cell regeneration, along with balancing the production of sebum which helps to keep the skin soft and supple. Works well for acne prone skin, dermatitis, scarring and minor skin infections. Foot care products will benefit from using palmarosa essential oil, helping sore, tired feet and athlete's feet.
Palmarosa essential oil is known to be antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, digestive, hydrating.
Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli essential oil has a deep, rich earthy scent. Reminiscent of the 60's and imported from Indonesia this bushy herb growing up to 3' with a hairy stem, has large fragrant furry leaves and white flowers with a bit of purple. It is known to be an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-viral, aphrodisiac, astringent, and a deodorant. This oil may help acne, athlete's foot, chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, wounds and wrinkles to name a few.
Peppermint Essential Oil
You cannot mistake the refreshing, grassy, sweet scent of peppermint. It is a stimulating, invigorating, and cooling oil. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent properties. Peppermint is known to help relieve fatigue, muscle aches, headaches and stress.
Rose Absolute
Exquisite oil found in upscale products. Known as the queen of oils with an alluring scent. Rose symbolizes passion, romance and luxury. Wonderful when used in skincare products, refining the structure of the skin and toning, making it an excellent choice for the sensitive skin surrounding the eye area and for maturing, sensitive and damaged skin. Rose opens the heart and has brought calming comfort to many births. It takes 60,000 rose blossoms, picked in the early hours of the morning to create 1oz of oil.
Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Imported from Egypt , Egyptian Rose Geranium has a sweet, floral, earthy scent that is extracted from the flowers, leaves and stems. It is known to be antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory, just to name a few. This wonderful oil is known to be skin balancing, reparative, cleansing and also is known to reduce bruising, acne and eczema. Works great on burns and cuts, kills lice and works as a bug repellent.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Our Rosemary essential oil is from Morocco and is one of the earliest plants to be used in medicine and food. In France , at the time of World War II a mixture of rosemary and juniper berries were burned in hospitals to kill germs. In ancient Greece , students wore rosemary in their hair while studying; they believed it strengthened their memory. Rosemary essential oil is known to be antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, fungicidal, stimulant and a disinfectant.
Sandalwood Essential Oil
We have searched extensively to find an exquisite Sandalwood Essential Oil. This East Indian Sandalwood is it. The scent is alluring with its exotic, deep, subtle, sweet-woody aroma. Being one of the oldest known perfume materials, with at least 4,000 years of use. It is known to be an aphrodisiac, antidepressant, antiseptic, bactericidal, expectorant, insecticidal, sedative and anti-inflammatory.
Spearmint Essential Oil
Spearmint is a warm, refreshing, spicy, minty scent. The ancient Greeks use to scent their bath water with it. It has invigorating, cooling and stimulating properties. Spearmint has also been known to relieve headaches, stress, fatigue and muscle aches.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Has a sweet, fresh, fruity scent. It is a very nutritious fruit containing vitamins A, B and C. Cold pressed from the fresh ripe peel and is known to be an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. It may also help to reduce cellulite, stress and acne. It is calming and helps to promote a restful sleep, along with being uplifting and may improve alertness. It is also a very good degreaser.
Tangerine (Dancy) Essential Oil
Just like peeling into a fresh juicy tangerine with an intensely sweet, citrus scent. This essential oil is produced in the USA and is cold pressed from the fresh peel. An evergreen tree having fragrant white flowers that produces the edible fruit. It is known to be an antiseptic, sedative, antidepressant and revitalizing. May help to reduce cellulite, water retention, restlessness, insomnia, nervous tension, acne, oily skin, scars and stretch marks. It is uplifting and may help to tone the skin.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, which is grown in Australia. Tea Tree oil has been proven a natural antiseptic against bacteria, fungi and viruses. It has a fresh, clean, spicy, medicinal scent. Tea Tree's anti-infectious,anti-inflammatory and fungicidal properties Great to use in a diffuser during the winter months.
Ylang Ylang (Extra) Essential Oil
This is a very intriguing exotic oil imported from the Comoro Islands , with its rich top note and sweet, soft, floral, spicy scent. Our Ylang Ylang extra is from the first distillate of the freshly picked yellow flowers, which is the top grade. In Indonesia the fresh Ylang Ylang flowers are placed on the bed of newlyweds and in the Malayan language Ylang Ylang means "flower of flowers". It is know to be an aphrodisiac, antidepressant, anti-infectious and antiseptic. It may help with depression, insomnia, stress, acne and insect bites.
Exotic Butters
Cocoa Butter
From the seed of the Cacao tree, this natural cocoa butter has a rich distinguished scent of chocolate. It has been used for centuries in Africa for skin care. Cocoa butter is known to stay on the surface of the skin to help protect the skin and lock in moisture and to heal and moisturize skin that has been exposed to the harsh elements of wind, sun and cold. It may also help reduce the chance of stretch marks from forming during pregnancy and to help heal cracked feet.
Kokum Butter
Is extracted from the fruit kernel of the Indian tree "Garcinia Indica". It has a high content of stearic-oleic-stearic triglycerides. It is one of the most hard and stable exotic butters known. With its excellent emollient properties, it helps to soften and soothe dry and damaged skin. It may help in preventing and reducing wrinkles, degeneration of skin cells and to help restore elasticity and flexibility to the skin. It is also very effective on ulcerations of the hands, lips and feet.
Mango Butter
Mango butter is obtained from the fruit seed of the Mangifera Indica (Mango Tree) native to the tropics. It is known to be very emollient helping the skin to retain moisture and it has a high oxidative ability. It is known to have UV radiation protective properties and may help with protection against the sun and extreme weather conditions. It is wonderful to use in wound and burn healing products along with aiding in the reduction of scars. It has skin regenerative properties while restoring elasticity to the skin.
Olive Butter
Is derived from olive oil (Olea europaea), grown specifically in the Mediterranean region. It is obtained by cold pressing of selected fruits followed by a full refining process. The natural oil contains essential fatty acids and also contains unsaponifiables as natural waxes and paraffin’s, which are collected during the refining and deodorization process and from the squalane production process. It has natural antioxidants and is a wonderful emollient.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is obtained from the seed of the Karite Tree in Ghana West Africa. We fair trade with hard working women’s cooperative. It is cold pressed without the use of solvents. Naturally occurring vitamins A and E, this helps to improve a number of skins conditions, including, eczema, blemishes, dermatitis, wrinkles and extreme dry, itchy skin. Shea Butter has properties that may help skin allergies, insect bites, sunburns and frostbite. The vitamin E that naturally occurs in Shea Butter helps the skin by increasing the microcirculation to the skin, which results in increased blood supply to and from the skin and may serve by as an anti-free radical agent aiding in preventing the damaging effects of sun and environmental exposure. Le'Saric shea butter is very creamy. It has been used traditionally in Africa for thousands of years for treatment of dry and aging skin while restoring the skin's natural elasticity. It is known to be an anti-inflammatory for sprains, muscle aches and arthritis and a healing salve for babies. The positive biochemical effect shea butter has on skin injuries makes this butter ideal for wound healing and aids in the reduction of scars. Shea butter enables your skin to absorb moisture from the air and as a result it becomes softer and stays moisturized.
Exotic Oils
Apricot Kernel Oil
Is a highly unsaturated emollient that provides a rich natural moisturization and nourishing EFA's, linoleic acid, in a light non-greasy form. It has been shown to improve rough and scaly skin, and will aid in the repair of the skins elasticity and lipid barrier in prematurely aged skin and is wonderful for sensitive skin types.
Avocado Oil
Is from the pulp of the fruit and is a wonderfully rich and therapeutic oil high in many fatty acids, protein, amino acids and vitamins A, B1, B2, B5 (panthothenic acid), D, E minerals, protein and potassium. It is a wonderful moisturizer and is known to heal and soften skin and aid in cell regeneration. Great for dry and damaged skin including eczema.
Borage Oil
Comes from the leaves and seeds of the Borage plant and has the highest level of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) vitamin F. These GLA's are essential fatty acids that the body does not produce, but is needed for healthy skin. Studies have shown that the topical application of this oil can repair severely dry skin and may help with arthritis. Borage oil nourishes and hydrates the skin and is easily absorbed. It has also shown to reduce epidermal water loss for several days after application.
Castor Oil
Is extracted from the seed of the Castor Bean Plant, and is a thick viscous oil. It is a soothing, lubricating oil that is readily absorbed by the skin. It is a wonderful moisturizer by acting as a humectant, attracting and locking moisture to the skin. Rich in fatty acids your skin will benefit from using this oil. When castor oil is added to soap, it makes for a highly emollient bar of soap, we add castor oil to each and every bar of our soap. It is known to be a natural way to chase off moles, by pouring the oil down their holes.
Calendula Infused Oil
This herb is one of the most well known and versatile in western herbal medicines. It is known for its skincare properties. It helps to nourish the skin; softening and soothing dry chapped skin. It can aid in healing wounds, inflamed skin and most minor skin problems. It is antiseptic, antifungal, and antibacterial. Which makes it effective for red and inflamed skin to include sunburn and minor burns; for acne, eczema and other rashes. Calendula is also healing for cuts, scrapes, bruises and wounds. It is helpful in treatment of athlete’s foot, diaper rash and cradle cap. May help relieve muscle spasms, bug bites and stings. Also soothes breast tenderness from nursing.
Chamomile Infused Oil
With its very gentle and effective healing attributes. It is one of the more soothing herbs. Chamomile is known for being anti-inflammatory and a relaxant. It has a constituent known as "spiroether", that is said to be a very strong antispasmodic, which makes it great for relaxing and healing inflamed and itchy skin, including eczema. It may also help aching and sore muscles.
Coconut Oil
It is a perfect gift from nature (derived from the fruit of the coconut palm). When used in soap it will create a hard bar with large fluffy lather that is moisturizing, a must have in every good bar of soap. It will not clog pores and helps with dry, itchy and sensitive skin.
Comfrey Infused Oil
Infused from organically grown Comfrey roots and leaves. Comfrey's name comes from the Latin 'conferta,' which means "grow together. It is also known as knit bone, containing allantoin, a cell proliferant that helps repair damaged tissue. Use on its own for bruises, sprains, cuts, and scrapes, Excellent when used in healing products.
Emu Oil
This is pure refined emu oil and is sourced only from US domestic farm raised emus, and supports the agriculture for the preservation of family farming. Our Emu oil is refined using a natural process (no solvents or chemicals have been used) at one of the finest facilities in the industry with years of experience in the refinement of superior quality food grade emu oil. Their natural refining process produces superior, consistent quality emu oil. This refining facility is a certified business member of the American Emu Association (AEA), and complies with AEA trade rules, and has the most current industry knowledge for handling of emu oil. Emu oil acts as a transdermal carrier and because of its deep penetrating effects studies have shown that emu oil significantly reduces swelling, pain and morning stiffness in arthritis sufferers. The oil reduces inflammation around the joint allowing for freedom of movement. It has been proven to be non-pore clogging, non- irritating and odorless, while penetrating the skin quickly leaving it feeling soft. It is suggested that it will reduce wrinkles and restore moisture to irritated dry, chapped skin. Emu oil can be used on burns to lubricate and aid in healing, causing less scarring and blisters.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose oil is rich in essential fatty acids (linoleic and gamma-linolenic), which is necessary for healthy skin. Our bodies do not produce these essential fatty acids so it is important to get them through our body care and our diets. These essential fatty acids may help to defend our bodies against infection, and inhibit bacterial growth and promote the production of antibodies. This is very nourishing and soothing oil that absorbs easily into the skin and is an excellent choice for severely dry and damaged skin. May help eczema, psoriasis, dandruff and inflammation.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Imported from Italy . Extra virgin olive oil is the first pressing of the olives with an acidity level no higher than one percent, and no heat or chemical processing is used. Olives are actually a fruit so olive oil is a "fruit oil" and not a vegetable oil. One tablespoon of olive oil provides approximately 8 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin E. It also helps the body assimilate vitamins A, D and K. It is high in oleic acid making it a great skin cell regenerator. Rich in vitamins A1, B1, and vitamin E. It also has monounsaturated fats, anti-oxidants that fight against free radicals and minerals. It has the richest and fruitiest flavor, when used as a healthy additive sprinkled over salads or hot dishes, as this will bring out the foods full flavor. Extra virgin olive oil is considered to be the healthiest of all oils. It has long been a treasured beauty secret in Italy . It is a wonderful oil used in skin care, leaving the skin well-nourished and velvety soft. When used in pet products it will gently cleanse pets coat while maintaining natural skin balance too.
Glycerin (vegetable)
It is readily absorbed into the skin, imparting a smooth silky feeling. Glycerin is a naturally occurring by product of soap making. It is a humectant, emollient, moisturizer and thickener. It draws moisture to the skin, aiding in soothing dry, chapped skin.
Grapeseed Oil
Extracted from the seeds of wine producing grapes and high in vitamins, minerals, linoleic acid and other essential fatty acids. It is a light penetrating, dry oil that is a bit astringent. It is one of the favorite carrier oils for massage therapists.
Hazelnut Oil
Is a light penetrating oil that is slightly astringent. It is high in the essential fatty acids (oleic acid) and is soothing and healing to dry irritated skin. Studies have shown that it can filter sunrays and is used in several sun care products. Hazelnut oil absorbs quickly into the skin, not leaving a greasy feel.
Hemp Seed Oil Unrefined Organic
Our natural hemp seed oil is a dark green with a nutty scent. Hemp oil is one of the richest known sources of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (the “good” fats). It's quite high in some essential amino acids, including gamma linoleic acid (GLA), a nutrient also found in mother's milk. Naturally rich in omega 3, 6 and 9 and also contains important minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It is a very effective ingredient in anti-inflammatory skin care products. Our hemp seed oil is imported and pressed from the highest quality seeds available. It is known to help in the healing of dry, itchy skin and to help heal skin lesions and inflammation of the joints.
Jojoba Oil
Most closely resembles our own natural sebum. Jojoba (pronounced hoho ba) is not actually oil it is a liquid wax. When used in skin care blends, you will find that it is a wonderful addition (it helps to balance natural skin oils). Jojoba contains a natural anti-inflammatory called “myristic acid” and is great when used for arthritis and rheumatism products. It also has natural anti-oxidant properties.
Kukui Nut Oil
Kukui (means “enlightened”) has been used for hundreds of years by the Hawaiians. It has high penetrability and soothing properties. Containing essential fatty acids (linoleic acid and linolenic acid), which are similar to skin lipids. It also contains vitamins A, C, and E all anti-oxidants that help protect and heal skin tissue. Kukui oil is an outstanding. It is known to have moisturizing and restructuring effects on the skin, with an excellent skin feel due to its low viscosity. Good for sensitive, delicate and sunburned skin. May help eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.
Macadamia Nut Oil
Macadamia oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and has a high percentage of palmitoleic acid (an effective anti-oxidant), which protects the skin just like human sebum does. It is beneficial for all skin types especially for dry and mature skin. It is an effective anti-oxidant. Macadamia oil is a protective oil with a high absorption rate and is used as a healing oil for scars, sunburns, minor wounds and other irritations. It is readily absorbed by even the driest skin, providing tissues with essential benefits.
Monoi de Tahiti
This exceptional exotic natural oil from Polynesia is one of our favorites. The word Monoi means scented oil. Monoi de Tahiti has been shown to penetrate and hydrate the skin rapidly and to reduce trans-epidermal water loss with its conditioning and reparative properties. Monoi de Tahiti is the product obtained by macerating "Tiare" blossoms in refined coconut oil. This oil is to be extracted from mature coconuts (Refined coconut oil has recognized emollient properties) gathered from Cocos Nucifera trees growing in the coral soil in the geographic area of French Polynesia exclusively. Only "Tiare" flower buds (Tiare flowers are well known for their soothing and purifying properties.) From the Gardenia Tahitensis species and of Polynesian origin are acceptable. Our Monoi de Tahiti carries an “Appellation of Origin” guarantee.
Olive Oil Pure
This is pure olive oil, Grade A imported from Italy. Olives are actually a fruit so olive oil is a "fruit oil" and not a vegetable oil. One tablespoon of olive oil provides approximately 8 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin E. It also helps the body assimilate vitamins A, D and K. It is high in oleic acid making it a great skin cell regenerator. Olive oil is known to attract moisture to the skin and allow the skin to sweat, shed dead skin and release the body’s natural sebum. It is known to help stretch marks, psoriasis, extreme, rough, dry and inflamed skin.
Pistachio Nut Oil
This is an excellent emollient, which provides a high level of moisturization to the skin. It is rapidly absorbed into the skin and does not leave a greasy feel. Pistachio nut oil will soften and nourish the skin.
Rosehip Seed Oil
The fruit also known as hips is harvested by hand in southern Chile . The hips contain a good amount of ascorbic acid (vitamin C.) Rosehip oil has natural anti-oxidant properties. It is high in essential fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. When topically applied it has been known to reverse several abnormal skin conditions and help improve elasticity of the skin, regenerate skin cells and slow down premature aging. It is also know to reduce the formation of wrinkles, and reduce scarring, even healing skin lesions. Rosehip oil not only provides moisturization by preventing transepidermal water loss, but also bolstering the skins epidermal lipids with essential fatty acids.
Sesame Seed Oil
Sesame oil is a wonderful, natural oil that will soften, hydrate, rejuvenate and condition the skin, rich in essential fatty acids. It is known to penetrate deeply and gather oil soluble toxins taking them into the blood stream to be eliminated by the body as waste. It also is known to neutralize free radicals, which are thought to be one of the main causes of aging from natural and environmental toxins, which cause the skin to look old. It absorbs quickly through the skin into the tissue and may help with inflammation while making the skin look and feel soft and resilient.
Sunflower Oil High Oleic Oil
A light oil that is very high in essential fatty acids. High oleic sunflower oil is rich in Vitamins A and E and helps to moisturize, regenerate and condition the skin. A good oil for sensitive, dry, damaged and aging skin. A great mineral oil alternative.
Sweet Almond Oil
Pressed from the kernel of the almond this is a wonderful emollient for softening and conditioning the skin. It is a very versatile and effective oil known for its high levels of skin nourishing properties rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B, E and minerals. It is known to help repair the skins lipid matrix barrier. May help with eczema, dry, itchy and inflamed skin. Sweet Almond oil is a light oil with great nutritional value, penetrating easily into the skin.
Vitamin E T-50
This is a deep bronze color naturally, low mixed tocopherols (D-Alpha, D-Beta, D-Gamma, D-Delta) this natural Vitamin E T-50 is not less then 500 mg of total tocopherols. It is a natural antioxidant that protects cosmetic products and oils from oxidation and rancidity and aids in healing the skin. Vitamin E moisturizes the skin, promotes wound healing and aids in the prevention of scars and stretch marks.
Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat Germ Oil is rich in Vitamins A, B and D. It is extremely high in vitamin E and also lecithin and protein making it very nourishing to the skin. It is known to prevent moisture loss from the skin, and it soothes irritated, dry, cracked and sunburned skin. It helps skin to feel softer and smoother and may help in reducing wrinkles.
Other Natural Ingredients
Aloe Vera
The aloe leaf contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and is rich in vitamins A, B, C and E. The gel is placed on burns to relieve pain and prevent blisters. Aloe may reduce inflammation, decrease swelling and redness, and accelerate wound healing. Aloe can aid in keeping the skin supple, and has been used in the control of acne and eczema. It can relieve itching due to insect bites and allergies. Aloe's healing powers come from increasing the availability of oxygen to the skin, and by increasing the synthesis and strength of tissue. Cleopatra used it in her skin care rituals. It is exceptional when included in after sun products.
Beeswax
Beeswax is a hydrating ingredient that increases the skins essential moisture. It helps lock in your skin's own moisture, nourishes skin cells and creates a barrier against free radicals caused by the environment.
Coffee
Coffea Arabica/ the coffee plant and is known to have antioxidant properties.
Fragrance oil Cosmetic Grade
Are synthetically made to duplicate a scent. This is not the same as an Essential Oil, which is all-natural and is derived from the plant.
Glitter
Fine and cosmetic grade sparkles.
Green Tea Organic
There are four primary polyphenols in green tea and they are often collectively referred to as catechins. Powerful antioxidants, catechins have been shown in recent studies to slow aging, slow aging, and have an overall beneficial effect on health. Clinical tests have shown that catechins destroy free radicals with positive effects on the entire body. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules and fragments of molecules that can damage the body at the cellular level leaving the body susceptible to cancer, heart disease, and many other degenerative diseases. EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) an antioxidant found in green tea, is at approximately 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting cells and DNA from damage believed to be linked to cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses. Some benefits of drinking green tea is it may reduce high blood pressure. Green tea polyphenols and polysaccharides are effective in lowering blood sugar. There have been many studies that have shown that green tea catechins are effective at preventing cancer. Green tea also boosts the immune system because of its high concentrations of polyphenols and flavenoids. In 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. Green tea has the reputation to be helpful with cancer rheumatoid arthritis high cholesterol levels cardiovascular disease infection impaired immune function. Green Tea may help suppress inflammation and irritation of the skin and leave it feeling renewed.
Goats Milk Full Cream
It is free of growth hormones, antibiotics and preservatives. It contains vitamin A, calcium and folic acid. The texture of the milk is smooth. Goat milk cleanses and moisturizes the skin. It is particularly good for irritated dry chapped and itchy skin. Sensitive skin will benefit from goats milk.
Honey
Rich in many essential nutrients including vitamins C, D and E, honey is also a natural humectant that draws moisture to the skin. Being a good source of antioxidants. You can use honey instead of alpha hydroxy masks, because if its high content of the acid. Sensitive skin will benefit from honey too.
Mineral Makeup
What is Mineral Makeup? Mineral Makeup is natural with a common ingredient “minerals”. Mineral makeup takes its cue from minerals and inorganic pigments that exist in nature. Combinations of these colored minerals, such as mica, titanium dioxide, zinc and iron oxides, can be created to make just about every cosmetic there is. Mineral powders are inorganic and contain no moisture, bacteria does not grow and no preservatives are needed. It looks great on everyone, works in every climate and contains sunscreen. Even if you sweat, your makeup stays put. Benefits of using mineral makeup are having a natural look and feel, stays on all day long and is good for sensitive skin and will not clog pores. It has Anti-inflammatory properties and may help to calm and soothe irritated skin.
Menthol Crystals
Is a crystalline substance, with a very strong scent. Menthol Crystals are a natural product that comes from the oil of the peppermint plant. May help muscular aches and pains.
Oatmeal (Colloidal)
Helps to soften the skin while it cleanses, exfoliates, and soothes the skin from rashes, insect bites and dry skin A lukewarm bath with oatmeal may help to relieve hives. Wonderful for sensitive skin.
Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE)
Rosemary Oleoresin Extract is known to have anti-microbial characteristics. It is considered an all-natural preservative.
Rooibos Tea Certified Organic (Red Tea) (Pronounced Roy-boss)
The taste is a natural, sweet, nutty, vanilla flavor. Rooibos, an African slang word of Dutch origin meaning “Red Bush”. Red tea is rich in flavonoids and may have up to 50 times more antioxidant properties than green tea. It is rich in vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, zinc and alpha-hydroxy acid. In South Africa Red Tea has been applied directly to the skin to help soothe eczema, skin irritation, itchy skin and skin rashes. Rooibos tea contains no caffeine, colors, additives or preservatives, making it an excellent natural beverage. According to studies conducted in South Africa and Japan Rooibos has been shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension. Rich in flavonol quercetin which is known to increase capillary strength. Rooibos Tea is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage for active people, including children.
Sodium Bicarbonate
A naturally occurring earth mineral, It has cleansing & soothing properties may help to relieve itching, soothe insect bites and burns.
Witch Hazel
Used for toning and cleansing the skin. This soothing, refreshing and mild astringent has anti-inflammatory action and is very soothing for minor scrapes, cuts, and bruises.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
