-BodEscentials-

Natural Body Care Products

Services

Navigation

Why Ask Why

Why do we use natural preservative? Because, lotion is a great place for bacteria and yeast to grow. If there were no preservatives added, lotion wouldn't have a very long or healthy shelf life. Natural preservatives extend and improve lotions life. The following is a list and brief explanation of some of the preservatives that BodEscentials uses.

Borax (sodium Borate)- Is a PH adjuster, emulsifying agent & cleaner. May irritate sensitive skin.

Lecithin powder- from soybeans is an emulsifier, thickening agent & mild preservative.

Citric acid- Anhydrous citric acid comes from the fermentation of crude fruit sugar and is mostly used to prevent color, texture and appearance loss in cosmetic products.

Zinc oxide- has the greatest UV absorption of all commercial pigments. It is the most effective natural sun block. It also has an "antiseptic" like function.

Potassium Sorbate-is the potassium salt of scorbic acid, a naturally occuring organic acid. Sorbic acid was first discovered in the Mountain Ash Tree. Potassium sorbate is a naturally occuring unsaturated fatty acid and is completely safe with regard to health.

It's The Only Way To Learn

Why do we use the oils that we do? Each oil has it’s own special contribution. The following is a list of some of the oils and their many benefits.

Almond oil…it is good for all skin types. It softens soothes and reconditions.

Apricot kernel oil…it is good for mature skin. It softens and protects without oily residue.

Avocado oil…it contains high amounts of vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E. It is high in amino acids, sterols, pantothenic acid, lecithin and essential fatty acids.

Borage seed oil...has the ability to calm and reduce inflammation, and has been used successfully to alleviate pain, sweeling and joint stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It has also been used with positive results for many skin skin disorders such as, psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea and prematurely aged skin.

Calendula Oil...emollient & healing. Cooling & soothing. Good for skin irritations, rashes, and dry sensitive skin. Good for babies.

Hemp seed oil…is high in omega fatty acids and protein.

Jojoba oil…is a natural antioxidant and is similar to our own body’s sebum.

Macadamia nut oil…is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, closely resembles our skins own sebum. It is often used for scars, sunburn and skin irritation.

Safflower oil…is high in linoleic acid and oleic acid. It is deeply moisturizing.

Sesame oil…is full of vitamins A and E and essential proteins. It is a natural antioxidant.

Shea nut oil…is good for dry skin and cuticles.

Sunflower oil…has high amounts of vitamins A, D and E. It is nourishing and conditioning. It is good for dry weathered and damaged skin.

Wheat germ oil…is rich in vitamins A, E, and D and in proteins. It is excellent for dry, rough, mature skin.

Butters are also fantastic for the skin, some are:

cocoa butter...softens and moisturizes. Good for scars.

Kokum Butter...helps regeerate skin cells, and support elasticity and gereral flexibility.

Mango Butter...rich in fatty acids

Sal Butter...high in steric & oleolic acids. Wonderful for skin because of it's emolliency. It's oxidative stability keeps skin moist and protected from harsh elements.

Shea Butter...high in moisturizing quaulities.

Why Additives

The following is a list of some additives and a brief explanation of their qualities

Stearic acid- is a natural acid from vegetable fats. It is also an emulsifying agent.

Emulsifying wax- is a vegetable base from naturally occurring fats & esters. Helps create a "bond" between oil & water, improving texture. Keeps creams & lotions from separating.

Vegetable Glycerin (Pure liquid (palm) glycerin)- is an emollient & natural humectant. It helps to retain moisture.

A Salty Explanation

Why Dead Sea salt what’s the difference? Dead sea salt contains many different minerals and vitamins, like: magnesium which promotes healing of the skin and is essential for cell metabolism, bromide, sooths skin relaxes body muscles and tranquilizes nerves, iodine, is important factor in the body's metabolic exchanges, sulfur, a natural disinfectanct, potassium, a moisture regulator that maintains a neutral enviroment in the skin, calcium, a building block for corrective tissue under the skins surface, sodium, relieves stiffness and muscle cramps and zinc, a key factor in enzymatic regulation of cell proliferation.

Bravenet.com