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GINGER OIL

Our organically crafted Ginger Essential Oil is steam distilled from the spicy, intensely aromatic rhizomes of the Zingiber officinale plant livening the tropical coastal locales of India with its rich green, brilliantly red, flowering fields. Our exquisite Ginger Essential Oil is from the freshly harvested, rather than the dried Ginger rhizomes, giving it a lively, fresher and sweeter aroma.

Like Cinnamon and Cardamom, Ginger is another well-known spice used extensively in food and beverage preparation, traditional and herbal medicine, as well as in aromatherapy and perfumery. It is employed by holistic healthcare practitioners, herbalists and aromatherapists for a diversity of wellness support. Ginger Essential Oil is also a superb choice for personal care, cosmetic and skin care applications, where the distilled (essential) oils of Ginger are recommended, rather than the more pungent and very concentrated Ginger CO2 extracts.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Ginger Essential Oil is a wonderfully warming oil that is useful in massage and other blends intended to support warmth, maintain healthy circulation, reduce unwanted muscle spasms and help manage minor pain and inflammation. Ginger Oil is also highly regarded for its ability to help support healthy digestion. This essential oil can boost a compromised immune system and help support proper lung function, especially when dealing with a cold or the flu. In skincare, Ginger Essential Oil soothes redness, eliminates bacteria, inhibits the signs of skin damage and aging, and restores color and radiance to a dull complexion.

Emotionally and energetically, Ginger Essential Oil warms and stabilizes. This essential oil stimulates willpower and restores motivation. The deeply warming qualities of Ginger Root Essential Oil render it useful as a general restorative for emotional depletion; it is highly effective in revitalizing energy and counteracting exhaustion. It is also a potent aphrodisiac and is said to increase sexual openness in both men and women.Zingiber officinale3174

GINGERGRASS OIL

Our organically crafted Gingergrass Essential Oil is steam distilled from the rich, spicy green leaves of the Cymbopogon martini var. sofia herb growing wild in India. With its fresh, lemony, earthy, sweet, spicy aroma, Gingergrass Oill is an uplifting, purifying and a wonderful addition to blends created for supporting a balanced, grounded perspective of healthy well being.

While Gingergrass Essential Oil shares a very similar Latin name with Palmarosa Essential Oil, the two are very different oils. Gingergrass Oil has many uses in the home including use in insect repellant blends, as an addition to invigorating massage oils, soaps, cosmetics, skincare and moisturizing lotions.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Along with helping to usher balance and calm, Gingergrass Essential Oil is used to help improve circulation and increase blood flow. This essential oil can help relieve sinus congestion and headaches, especially those related to stress. Gingergrass Oil can also help manage minor pain and inflammation and help reduce the presence of unwanted viral activity. This essential oil is a fabulous choice to use in a massage blend for relieving muscle tension and to help ease joint pain. Gingergrass Essential Oil is also helpful in supporting healthy lung function, especially when it comes to congestion and allergies.

Emotionally and energetically, Gingergrass Essential Oil refreshes and uplifts. Gingergrass Oil offers emotional protection and can help reduce overall fatigue and improve overall mood. Its lemony like softness is both soothing and astringent, dispersing and gathering – centering and comforting the heart and mind and clearing away depression.Cymbopogon martinii var sofiaCertificate of Analysis (COA)

GRAPEFRUIT OIL

Our organically crafted Grapefruit Oil is cold pressed from the lusciously fragrant rinds of the Citrus paradisi fruit harvested from orchards in the South African countryside. Reviving, uplifting and imparting emotional buoyancy, our Grapefruit Essential Oil has a fresh, light, citrusy, sweet, slightly bitter aroma, with a rather pithy note in the drydown, thanks to certain chemical constituents found only in Grapefruits.

Grapefruit Oil, like all citrus peel oils, have a predominance of Limonene, the bright, lemony monoterpene that provides an absolutely delightful aroma when diffused to refresh and disinfect room environments. Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a hybrid of Pomelo (Citrus maxima) and Sweet Orange (Citrus x sinensis). Its olfactory character is almost entirely attributed to powerful trace components, most notably Nootkatone and traces of a sulfur-containing compound.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Apart from being an exceptionally refreshing purifier, Grapefruit Oil is renowned for its broad spectrum of uplifting effects on the body and mind. Grapefruit Essential Oil is useful when looking to support minor pain and inflammation relief, to help build up the immune system, as a lymphatic stimulant, and as a tonic for promoting healthy skin. Like other astringent citrus oils, Grapefruit Oil is believed to restore smoothness and suppleness and to beautify the skin.

Emotionally and energetically, Grapefruit Essential Oil is uplifting and cleansing. This essential oil promotes positive energy and is a welcome comfort when dealing with tension and situational depression. A mild euphoric, Grapefruit Essential Oil can soothe and uplift the emotions and spirit and help balance a tired and overstimulated nervous system. Its light, zesty aromatic profile imparts those same qualities upon inhalation.Citrus paradisi3203

GARLIC OIL

INTRODUCTION

A member of the onion family, the garlic bulb is an indispensable flavouring in cooking and is widely used throughout Southern Europe, the Middle East, the far East, Africa , the West Indies, Mexico, and North and South America. A native of Asia, it is easily grown and widely cultivated in warm climates throughout the world. It can be grown successfully in northern Europe and in North America, but in cooler conditions the bulb never reaches itsrnmaximum flavour potential.

Garlic has been used medicinally and as flavouring for at least 5000 years, and has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region since the time of the ancient Egyptians. The anglo-saxons grew it, too, and gave it its name:rngar, a lance, and leac, a leek. Roman soldiers ate it as stimulant, and ancient mariners always took it as a part of their ships stores.

The straight, rigid stem, topped by a spherical pink or white flower head, grows to a height of 60 cm. Each bulb is made up of several cloves, which may have white, pink or purple skin, encased in a paper-like sheath.ODOUR PROFILE

Spicy, sharp, warm, characteristic garlic-like odourAllium sativum3137

PAPAYA LEAF EXTRACT

Papaya Leaf Extract, which comes from leaves of the Carica papaya, is typically listed in skincare products meant to exfoliate and/or brighten the appearance of skin while promoting a hydrated complexion. This extract is used for its softening, moisturizing and exfoliating properties. Papaya Leaf Extract is excellent for use on dry or prematurely aging skin as it helps to boost skin cell renewal and rejuvenate the skin.

Originally from southern Mexico, Central America and northern South America, Carica papaya is now cultivated in most tropical countries, such as Brazil, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines and Jamaica. In cultivation, it grows rapidly, fruiting within 3 years. The popularity of natural, holistic skin and hair care treatments has risen exponentially over the years. Aryuvedic lifestyles are becoming more mainstream; and naturalists are frequently using ingredients such as Papaya to combat issues associated with problem skin and hair. The natural enzymes in fruit and leaves are being utilized in a wide variety of hair and skin care products within the industry.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

The three proteases in Papaya latex – Papain, Chymopapain and Papaya-proteinase III – have proteolytic activity. Papain in Papaya Leaf Extract is attributed with soothing skin irritations and exfoliating dead cells. Papaya Leaf Extract also contains Arginine, which is an amino acid that smoothes skin and aids in cell regeneration. Papaya Leaf Extract is above all a remedy for the skin, providing effective treatment for most minor skin problems. Cosmetically, this product is recommended for use in soothing, after sun care, treatment of irritated and sensitive skin, night creams and shampoos for normal to fine hair.

Papaya Leaf Extract also acts as a skin conditioning agent with soothing, cooling and astringent properties. It is moisture binding, refines pores, balances skin’s oils, alleviates inflammations and irritants and also tightens and tones skin. It is an ideal active for formulations in remover creams or smooth care creams for outline eyes. Papaya Leaf Extract can also be an active ingredient for products as anti-wrinkle tensor cares, creams or depigmentary gels.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our range of Herbal & Ayurvedic Product > Herbal Extracts Manufacturers are specifically designed for use in skincare products and cosmetics, and are made from the organically -grown, ethically sourced, pesticide-free and best quality plants. These botanical extracts are prepared via a cold process to avoid potential damage heat processing can have on product effectiveness. There are no solvents used in the extraction and it contains no added preservatives or antioxidants. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control efforts to assure consistency from batch to batch.

We can customize the base used for extraction to fit your individual requirements. Requests for customized extracts can be made through our customer service.

Water Soluble Extract Bases Available: Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol

Oil Soluble Extract Bases Available: Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Oil, or any other carrier oil.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.Carica papaya6654

WATERMELON EXTRACT

Watermelon Extract, produced from the fruits of Citrullus lanatus, is the newest beauty care superfood and is currently being widely incorporated into cosmetics because of its emollient and moisturizing action, but also for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties. This juicy super fruit is rich in potassium, Vitamins A, C, and B, amino acids, and Lycopene: a powerful antioxidant that helps minimize the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. Lycopene is responsible for the deep red color of theWatermelon fruit, and it is one of the most potent antioxidants in skin care. Antioxidants are substances that neutralize the free radicals that are found in the environment. It also can help reduce skin inflammation, improve skin pigmentation, and promote healthy collagen production.

Watermelon Fruit Extract increases the natural defense system of the skin due to the synergistic acting effect of the vitamins, carbohydrates and Citrulline. The Watermelon Extract has been found to improve the appearance of aged and stressed skin. Watermelon Extract gives the look of a younger, regenerated skin and has been shown to reduce appearance of skin redness after UV irradiation. The extract is also rich in Vitamin C and naturally occurring carbohydrates and amino acids helping to protect the skin from everyday environmental elements and promoting a rejuvenated look of the skin.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Watermelon plants have their own defence system by producing solutes that protect the cells against drought, heat & UV-rays by a DNA-protecting mechanism. These are water soluble molecules, for example amino acids, which penetrate easily into the skin. Amino acids are often used in a variety of cosmetic applications not only for their conditioning benefits, but also to keep our skin and hair hydrated. In addition to being the fundamental building blocks of all proteins, amino acids also contribute to our body’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) to maintain proper hydration levels.

Watermelon Extract‘s synergistic composition is also very strong in protecting the DNA of the skin’s fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Watermelon Fruit Extract helps prevent DNA damage in skin cells in two ways: by preventing direct damage from UV light and by inhibiting the release of free radicals induced by UV light.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our range of Herbal & Ayurvedic Product > Herbal Extracts Manufacturers are specifically designed for use in skincare products and cosmetics, and are made from the organically -grown, ethically sourced, pesticide-free and best quality plants. These botanical extracts are prepared via a cold process to avoid potential damage heat processing can have on product effectiveness. There are no solvents used in the extraction and it contains no added preservatives or antioxidants. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control efforts to assure consistency from batch to batch.

We can customize the base used for extraction to fit your individual requirements. Requests for customized extracts can be made through our customer service.

Water Soluble Extract Bases Available: Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol

Oil Soluble Extract Bases Available: Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Oil, or any other carrier oil.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.Citrullus lanatus6657

WILLOW BARK EXTRACT

White Willow Bark, belonging to the Salicaceae plant family and genus Salix, is an organically cultivated plant extract that provides astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects for cleansing face tonics for young skin, soft peelings, anti-dandruff shampoos and foot care products for sweaty feet. The plant is native to much of Europe but is also found in North Africa and Asia, thriving in damp areas, such as on riverbanks. White Willow, a deciduous tree can grow to 25 m (80 ft.), with green tapering leaves and catkins in spring.

Willow Bark Extract is a source of natural Salicylic Acid – like ingredients which has been shown to contribute effects similar to those seen from synthetic salicylic acid with none of the drawbacks associated with its use, primarily irritation. As such, it is a safe way to get the benefits of a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA). Willow Bark Extract has been found to be non-irritating to the skin, even at a level of 100%, equivalent to 10% synthetic salicylic acid.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Salicylic Acid, when used in cosmetic formulations at 0.5% to 1%, enhances skin cell turnover by promoting exfoliation, resulting in a general improvement in the appearance of the skin and a smoothing effect with accompanying reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Also known for its antimicrobial properties, it can be useful as a remedy for problem skin conditions. In addition, clinical testing has shown that in cosmetic formulations, Willow Bark Extract when present in concentrations of 2.5 – 5%, contributes to the preservative efficacy of formulas even when no other synthetic chemical preservatives are used. It has proven efficacy against gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mould.

Willow Bark Extract, standardized for 9.8 – 11.5% natural salicylates, is completely water soluble and can be used in any cosmetic formulation to enhance cell turnover, act as a natural anti-microbial agent, or as a replacement for synthetic salicylic acid. White Willow Extract is astringent and was formerly used to staunch internal bleeding. White willow is also an excellent remedy for arthritic and rheumatic pain affecting the back, and joints such as the knees and hips. In combination with other herbs and dietary changes, it relieves inflammation and swelling, and improves mobility in painful or creaky joints.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our range of Herbal & Ayurvedic Product > Herbal Extracts Manufacturers are specifically designed for use in skincare products and cosmetics, and are made from the organically -grown, ethically sourced, pesticide-free and best quality plants. These botanical extracts are prepared via a cold process to avoid potential damage heat processing can have on product effectiveness. There are no solvents used in the extraction and it contains no added preservatives or antioxidants. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control efforts to assure consistency from batch to batch.

We can customize the base used for extraction to fit your individual requirements. Requests for customized extracts can be made through our customer service.

Water Soluble Extract Bases Available: Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol

Oil Soluble Extract Bases Available: Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Oil, or any other carrier oil.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.Salix alba6659

GALBANUM OIL

Our organically crafted Galbanum Essential Oil is steam distilled from the resin of the Ferula galbaniflua plant, native to the Middle East and western Asia, but now more commonly cultivated in Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and Lebanon. The dried resinous exudation is collected by incisions at the base of the plant; the resin itself has a very intense turpentine scent, thought when distilled, the aroma is a lovely, complex aromatic generally used as a fixative or base note in perfumery blends. To maintain purity of galbanum gum, Ferula galbaniflua must be harvested very carefully and not mixed with other Ferula species.

Galbanum Essential Oil has a powerful green, leafy-earthy aroma with smooth woody, balsamic undertone. Galbanum Oil has excellent fixative properties and, due to its intense aroma, requires only extremely small quantities to impart its green notes and to fix top notes and accords, with similar effects for middle and base notes.

The use of Ferula galbaniflua in traditional/herbal medicine and for incense goes back thousands of years when it was used in skincare and for health issues related to lack of energy and the respiratory system. The father of ancient medicine, Hippocrates, used it in many curative recipes. The Ancient Egyptians used Galbanum as incense and during the embalming process.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Incorporated into any perfumery composition, Galbanum Essential Oil boosts fragrance properties. It thus enters into the composition of many perfumes because of its power to fix odor and enhance long-lastingness. Galbanum Oil is also highly revered for its healing cicatrization properties which are great for the skin. It is generally used in the East in a similar way for treating wounds, inflammation and skin disorders. Additional reported benefits include its qualities as an emollient to rejuvenate mature skin and as a detoxifier. Along with helping to ease unwanted muscle spasms, Galbanum Oil is often used in pain and inflammation management.

Emotionally and energetically, Galbanum Essential Oil is often chosen to cleanse and protect the mind and spirit. It can provide emotional fortitude when one is overwhelmed or worried and usher in peace and comfort during trying moments. The herbaceous green, and slightly-sweet aroma of Galbanum Oil can also help soothe nervous tension and is ideal for personal meditation when added to a diffuser or personal inhaler.Ferula galbaniflua3117

LICORICE EXTRACT

Produced from the roots and rhizomes of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, Licorice Root Extract is a multi-functional botanical, whose chief components include the glycosides: Glycyrrhizin and Glycyrrizinic Acid, triterpene saponins and flavonoids. Licorice has a long history of use as an anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory. Licorice (or Liquorice) been used extensively in Europe and the US as a soothing ingredient in cough suppressants and is often used in Traditional Chinese medicine as an herbal healing agent.

Recent research indicates Licorice Root Extract shows promise as a soothing ingredient for the relief of eczema. Liquorice Extract benefits in skin lightening products as it contains Liquiritin and Isoliquertin, flavonoid containing glycosides which induce skin lightening by dispersing melanin pigment and enhancing more even pigment distribution. Used in cleansers, serums, moisturizers and spot treatments, Licorice Extract helps fade sun damage and hyper-pigmentation safely for all skin tones, while blocking melanin production to prevent more from forming.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Licorice Extract can help increase skin elasticity and enhance penetration, moisturizing and hydration. This product also has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits, which is helpful for calming visible irritation. Suggested uses includes products for soothing and brightening skin, and hair color protectors.

Characteristics:

1. Whitening: it can effectively inhibit the activity of tyrosine and prevent melanin growth with excellent skin whitening and lightening effect.

2. Scavenger of oxygen free radical: It has SOD-like activity to scavenge oxygen free radical.

3. Antioxidation: It has an approximate resistant force to activated oxygen as vitamin E.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our range of Herbal & Ayurvedic Product > Herbal Extracts Manufacturers are specifically designed for use in skincare products and cosmetics, and are made from the organically -grown, ethically sourced, pesticide-free and best quality plants. These botanical extracts are prepared via a cold process to avoid potential damage heat processing can have on product effectiveness. There are no solvents used in the extraction and it contains no added preservatives or antioxidants. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control efforts to assure consistency from batch to batch.

We can customize the base used for extraction to fit your individual requirements. Requests for customized extracts can be made through our customer service.

Water Soluble Extract Bases Available: Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol

Oil Soluble Extract Bases Available: Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Oil, or any other carrier oil.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.Glycyrrhiza glabra6648

OLIVE EXTRACT

The Olive, Olea europaea, in the family Oleaceae, is a long-lived, evergreen, sub-tropical tree and has been cultivated for at least 40 centuries for its edible fruit, its valuable oil and for its wood. Unripe olives are green, dark bluish when ripe and are the source of the oil. The leaves are glabrous and grayish-green above and whitish with dense scales below. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean region, where its culture may have been begun as long ago as 3500 BC.

In the popular medicine, topical application of a leaves decoction is recommended to treat wounds and as an antiseptic. The antioxidant effect produced by Olive Leaf Extract is higher due to the synergy of flavonoids, polyphenolic components (gallic tannins), iridoids and oleuropein. Especially the gallotannins show strong antioxidant properties due to their scavenging effects on free oxygen radicals. Radical scavenging protection is an important supportive tool to prevent early signs of UV damage to hair fibres and skin.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Olive Extract is highly recommendable to formulate cosmetic products for skin and hair protection against oxidative processes, cosmetic products with anti-irritant activity and cosmetic products with purifying and antiseptic activity. Olive Extract can also be used to formulate cosmetic products with relaxing activity such as cosmetics for tired legs. Possible cosmetic effects include tonic, stimulant, astringent and calming with a maximum recommended concentration up to 10% for creams and lotions.

Cosmetically, Olive Leaf Extract is recommended for use in protective day cream for young (anti-irritant, anti- bacterial) and mature skin (anti-ageing: UV-protection, cellular stimulation), after-sun products, shower gels and shampoos for fine hair (to improve body and shine) and colour protection shampoos for all hair types.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Our range of Herbal & Ayurvedic Product > Herbal Extracts Manufacturers are specifically designed for use in skincare products and cosmetics, and are made from the organically -grown, ethically sourced, pesticide-free and best quality plants. These botanical extracts are prepared via a cold process to avoid potential damage heat processing can have on product effectiveness. There are no solvents used in the extraction and it contains no added preservatives or antioxidants. Each batch undergoes rigorous quality control efforts to assure consistency from batch to batch.

We can customize the base used for extraction to fit your individual requirements. Requests for customized extracts can be made through our customer service.

Water Soluble Extract Bases Available: Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol

Oil Soluble Extract Bases Available: Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Oil, or any other carrier oil.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally.Olea europaea6650