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Some information on the ingredients we have used for our Organic Body Butter with Sea Buckthorn Berry and Seed oil:
Sea Buckthorn Berry & Seed Oil contains over 20 minerals and 60 antioxidants, 3 times more Vitamin A than Carrots and a potent amount of Vitamin E. It also contains fatty acids and Omegas 3, 6, 9 and 7. It’s the only plant source on the planet that contains the elusive omega 7. Thanks to all those vitamins and minerals, Sea Buckthorn can promote the overall health of the skin by boosting elasticity, hydration and inflammation, as well as fighting acne-causing bacteria. Sea buckthorn contains an incredible 190 nutrients and phytonutrients. In fact, its vitamin C concentrations are 12 times higher than that of an orange. It is excellent for reducing acne breakouts, because it signals the oil glands to stop creating excess amounts of sebum. A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that supplementation with sea-buckthorn pulp oil effectively alleviated eczema symptoms in eczema patients during the four week study period. Sea buckthorn oil is clinically approved for use in hospitals in Russia and China. The pharmacological functions of Sea buckthorn oil could be summarised as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, pain relief and promotion of regeneration of tissues.
Sweet almond oil is full of vitamin E, vitamin A, mono-saturated fatty acids, protein, potassium, and zinc. Sweet almond oil is mostly non-comedogenic, which means it’s unlikely to clog your pores. Almonds are a major source of vitamin E in the Alpha-tocopherol form and contain such essential oils as Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic and Linoleic Acid. Sweet almond oil is known for moisturizing the skin, reducing pruritus (scratching/itching) and reducing inflammation of the skin. It is especially useful in the treatment of dry and scaly skin. It is used in dermatological applications for; Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema, Acne, Sunburn, psoriasis, Ichthyosis, Xerosis (dry skin) and Rosacea.
Castor oil stimulates collagen production, it smooths the skin, it has antibacterial and antiviral properties and anti-inflammatory properties which make it useful in managing eczema and psoriasis. Castor oil minimises scarring as it is high in fatty acids and can also promote the growth of healthy skin tissue, making it helpful in restoring uneven skin tones. Castor oil contains Triglycerides. Triglycerides help maintain moisture in the skin making it a useful treatment for dry skin. It is also helpful in removing dirt from the skin due to its Triglycerides properties. Castor oil can draw moisture from the air into the skin which is what keeps the skin hydrated.
Cocoa has been used in medicine for around 3,000 years. Cocoa butter is high in antioxidants, which help minimise damage to the skin. It is also an anti-inflammatory. It is high in fatty acids which hydrate the skin deeply. Cocoa Seed butter is known to hydrate and nourish the skin as well as improve elasticity.
Our body butter has organic Shea butter inside as it is said to be a humectant, an occlusive, and an emollient. The unsaponifiable (healing) fraction for Shea butters is generally about 7-12% (some say as high as 17%) vs 1% or less for other seed oils. Shea butter has proven anti-inflammatory and healing properties. It is high in fatty acid and vitamin K concentration which is what helps our body heal faster when the skin has been compromised. It is easily absorbed into the skin due to its emollient properties and the moisturising effects last for hours unlike other moisturisers full of nasty chemicals. There are high levels of Vitamin E as well as vitamin A and vitamin C. These 3 antioxidant vitamins work together to increase the overall efficacy of each vitamin when applied to the skin. Our skin produces the same moisturisers found in shea butter by our sebaceous glands, no wonder why it’s called "The Tree of Life" and was a must in our formula!
Organic Coconut oil as it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Coconut oil is mainly composed of healthy fats, it contains cleansing, healing and moisturising properties. When coconut oil is absorbed into the skin, it disrupts the natural environment for microbes that trigger skin conditions. Coconut oil has healing properties as it has antiseptic properties which speeds up the healing process (emollient & occlusive).
Jojoba oil as it naturally contains a balance of vitamins A, D and E which are known as skin healing vitamins. Jojoba is naturally rich in natural Vitamin A, and unlike synthetic formulas, is safe through pregnancy, for babies and adults. It has Essential fatty acids omega 6 and 9 which help to regenerate skin cells and repair damaged skin tissue. It has powerful antioxidant properties that penetrate down to the skin matrix level (humectant & emollient). Jojoba Oil is an excellent moisturiser and this is because it mimic's the skins sebum. We combined Jojoba oil with all our other ingredients so it can deeply penetrate all the goodness into the skin.
When Beeswax is applied on the skin, it forms a natural protective barrier around it, protecting it from certain environmental nasties and locking in essential moisture. Beeswax attracts moisture and allows your skin to absorb essential water molecules, keeping your skin fresh and hydrated (emollient & occlusive). It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and healing properties as well as being high in vitamin A. It is hypoallergenic and moisturising which is why we combined beeswax with other oils to be able to seal and deeply penetrate into the depths of the skin.
We also offer Candelilla Wax as a Vegan alternative to beeswax. Candelilla wax is a “vegetable” wax that is obtained from the Euphorbia cerifera botanical, better known as the small, wild Candelilla shrub. Candelilla Wax functions as an emollient, and a skin-protective barrier agent that helps prevent the skin from losing moisture. It is a nourishing skin conditioner. Candelilla Wax is reputed to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks as well as the signs of aging, such as wrinkles and age spots. Furthermore, it is said to hydrate parched and scaly skin for enhanced smoothness. Please make selection when you add item to cart.
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