List of ingredients in our recipes and their benefits

Alphabetical List of Ingredients

Benefits

Moisture treatment with aloe-vera: Sea water, sand and sun can dry out the skin. To prevent damage, apply a cream containing aloe-vera after showering. A moisturizer, aloe-vera leaves the skin healthy and elastic. Go to Weather Protection

Aloe-vera gel for healing: Aloe-vera gel is recognized as an effective aid in healing almost any type of burn or wound. It can help replenish the skin with moisture and foster cell regeneration. Go to After Sun Lotion

Aloe-vera gel: Extracted from the interior of aloe-vera leaves, aloe-vera gel has moisturizing properties that regenerate and heal rough, dry skin. Go to Night Cream

Moisture treatment with aloe-vera: Sea water, sand and sun can dry out the skin. To prevent damage, apply a cream containing aloe-vera after showering. A moisturizer, aloe-vera leaves the skin healthy and elastic. Go to Weather Protection

Aloe-vera juice: Aloe-vera juice is made from the healing gel extracted from aloe-vera leaves. Since it's mildly astringent, aloe-vera juice dries oily and soothes flaky, irritated skin. Juice purchased at stores is preferred for homemade cosmetics, since a gentle, non toxic preservative is added to it. Fresh-squeezed aloe gel spoils very quickly. Go to Cleansing Oil

Aloe-vera juice to cool and moisturize: Aloe-vera juice gives your homemade deodorant a mildly cooling effect, especially pleasant and refreshing at hot times of year. Including the juice in your deodorant means you also benefit from aloe-vera's remarkable healing and moisturizing properties. These ensure that the skin is adequately conditioned and that any type of irritation or itchy allergic reaction is quickly and easily alleviated. Go to Herbal Deodorant

Aloe-vera oil for healing: The aloe plant is renown for its healing and moisturizing properties. Oil extracted from aloe leaves and added to a base, such as hazelnut oil, is excellent for all skin types. This double dose of oils replenishes and provides skin with healing ingredients. Go to Moisturizing Oil

For removal of scaly, tough, dry skin, ground almonds prove both thorough and gentle, and provide more moisture. Wheat or oat bran is an excellent, non-abrasive and non-irritating exfoliator for sensitive skin. Go to Body Scrubs

Apple-cider vinegar for blocked pores: Unprocessed and unheated apple-cider vinegar, which is light brown, cloudy liquid, contains malic acid, a natural alpha-hydroxy acid. This substance gently loosens the dead skin cells on the surface of the face, leaving smooth, silky skin. Diluted apple-cider vinegar also acts as a normalizer, since it can regulate the oiliness of the skin. In addition, it helps prevent inflammation. You can find it in many health food-stores. Go to Toner

Vinegar for hair repair: Apple-cider vinegar smoothes the hair cuticle and protects against structural damage. This helps chemically treated hair, as chemical processing roughens and damages the cuticle. Go to Hair Setting Lotion

Apple-cider vinegar for silkiness: Adding a little bit of raw apple-cider vinegar to the deep-conditioning hair treatment provides an astringent effect; it works by tightening the cuticle, giving tresses shine and silkiness. In addition, it helps to ensure that the ingredients blend well. Raw apple-cider vinegar which has a cloudy appearance can be found in many grocery stores and is good for all hair types. Go to Hair Treatments

Apricot-kernel oil for skin: Apricot-kernel oil is a nurturing, conditioning treatment for normal skin. The oil's fine consistency allows it to quickly penetrate, giving your skin a naturally fresh and soft luster. It is also recognized as one of the most delicate oils, making it a good ingredient for use in homemade lotions. Apricot-kernel oil is an excellent basic massage oil, as well. Go to Body Lotion

Oils for delicate skin: Apricot-kernel oil contains vitamin A and has a light consistency, allowing it to penetrate deep into the skin. Hazelnut oil has a high vitamin-E content and is especially nurturing because of its unsaturated fatty-acid content. Go to Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Apricot-kernel oil for nourishment: The light oil of apricot kernels can penetrate easily into the sensitive, delicate skin around the eyes, as well. The oil from the first pressing of the apricot kernel is the most valuable, since it contains vitamins and minerals that are especially beneficial to aging skin; it is also good for sensitive, inflamed skin. Apricot-kernel oil nourishes the skin and  protects it from the cold and dryness, helping it stay supple and wrinkle-free. Go to Eye-Wrinkle Cream

Healing arnica flowers: Antiseptic arnica is a good remedy for skin irritations. Its flowers disinfect blemished skin and help heal acne, stimulating blood flow and reducing swelling. Go to Steam Facial

Nourishing herbal oils for dry skin: Thick, pale-green avocado oil conditions and regenerates dry, lackluster skin and supplies it with essential fatty acids. Olive oil provides vitamins and makes the skin soft and smooth. Go to Body Lotion 

Avocado oil to fight wrinkles: Avocado oil is rich in vitamin A, B, D and E and lecithin, all beneficial for moisturizing, preventing the formation of liver spots and protecting the skin from sun damage. Eating avocados or other foods rich in these vitamins will also work to help protect the skin. Go to Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Avocado for sensitive skin: The essential fatty acids and vitamins in fresh avocado regenerate the skin while they nourish, invigorate and restore the uppermost layer. This provides protection against minor sun damage, chapping and small wrinkles. The vitamin E in avocado benefits the connective tissue from the inside out and counteracts cell damage. Go to Facial Pack

Avocado oil conditions and protects: Oil from the fleshy part of the avocado is very beneficial for dry skin, as it contains high levels of vitamins, lecithin and unsaturated fatty acids. Avocado oil can be used as a light sunscreen and is good for long-term use, since it does not spoil easily. Be sure to use only cold-pressed, unrefined avocado oil. Go to Suntan Oil

Avocado oil for softness: Avocado oil, obtained from the flesh of ripe avocados, contains large quantities of vitamins and essential fatty acids, which are nourishing for dry skin. Its medium to fine consistency helps it penetrate the skin easily and help prevent wrinkles. Go to Facial Scrubs

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