Good ingredients in personal care products
Apricot Kernel oil - High in Vitamin E, aids in retaining skin elasticity, clarity and suppleness.
Rosehip oil - Natural moisturising and antiseptic properties. Beneficial in tissue regeneration for burns, facial wrinkles, scars and signs of premature aging. It may country drying effects of the sun.
Carrot root oil - Rich in Vitamins B, C, D & E and carotene. An emollient suggested for acne, dermatitis, skin irritation and rashes, dry and aging skin. Derived from the carrot root.
Emulsifying wax - Emulsifier and thickening agent used to give body to a formulation. Derived from a non-GMO coconut source.
Citrus Seed Extract - Used as a preservative along with essential oils and may have antibacterial properties.
Jojoba oil - Natural moisturising and healing properties. Suitable for all skin types - dry, oily or sensitive. Beneficial for dry scalp and an excellent emollient for skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
Rose Floral water - distilled from roses and is soothing and mildly astringent.
Shea butter* - Protects from dehydrating and other climatic influences. Restores skin suppleness, increases moisture and can improve appearance of irritate skin.
Use caution when using essential oils: Pregnancy - most essential oils should be avoided or used with caution. Hypertension - Certain essential oils are to be avoided. Consult a Health Practitioner for advice in this regard.
Unwanted ingredients in personal care products
Colour - Skin sensitivity, irritation, may be carcinogenic
Diethanolamine (DEA) - Hormone disrupting chemical known for form cancer
Fragrance - Headaches, skin discolouration, irritation and rashes
Imadiazolidinyl Urea - Skin reactions, joint pain, allergies, depression, headaches
Isopropyl Alcohol - Headaches, flushing, dizziness and nausea
Mineral Oil - clogs and dehydrates skin, inhibits natural oil production
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) - toxic to kidneys, eczema, potentially carcinogenic
Propylene Glycol (PG) - Liver brain and kidney abnormalities, skin rashes
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) - may damage vital organs, thymus gland, immune system
Disclaimer - this list does not claim to include all information about all chemicals used in cosmetics and personal care products.
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