Ingredients
Acerola
Long prized for their nutritive value, the fruits of the acerola tree—known also as the Barbados Cherry—are one of the richest sources of vitamin C in the world. While 100 grams of oranges contain 50 mgs of vitamin C, the same amount of acerola contains 17,000 mgs. Acerola is also high in magnesium, niacin and a number of B vitamins. It is an ideal ingredient in skin care due to its high level of antioxidants known to fight the damage that can lead to lines, lost elasticity, and uneven skin tone.
Aloe Vera
The succulent aloe plant is believed to have originated in the southern arid regions of Africa. It is known world-wide for its aloe vera extract, which works as an effective moisturizer and is frequently used in herbal medicine to soothe irritated skin. Aloe Vera is also a popular ingredient in both cosmetics and alternative medicine for its time-tested properties believed to soothe, heal and rejuvenate.
Argan Oil
Traditionally harvested by hand, this rare and precious oil is extracted from the fruit kernels of the argan tree, a native of Morocco. Argan oil contains twice the amount of tocopherols (vitamin E) as found in olive oil, and is loaded with essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, well-known for their moisturizing and anti-oxidant properties. These powerful anti-oxidants help neutralize free-radical damage in the skin.
Awapuhi
Also known as Hawaiian white ginger, the awapuhi plant of Hawaii is as cherished for its bright blooms of red and pink as it is for the medicinal benefits of its extract. For centuries, awapuhi extract has been used by natives as an aide for toothaches and indigestion, and as an anti-inflammatory to help soothe and nourish the skin.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba is a perennial woody shrub native to northwestern Mexico and southern Arizona and California. For centuries, Native Americans of the region have extracted oil from the jojoba’s seeds to treat wounds and moisturize skin and hair. Many of jojoba oil’s beneficial properties come from the fact that it matches the molecular structure of hair and skin sebum. As a result, it can quickly penetrate your skin and scalp without leaving an oily residue.
Millet Oil
The delicious, nutty-flavored millet grain is not only a favorite in gluten-free diets, but it also produces an oil with considerable medicinal benefits. Rich in fatty acids, amino acids and other minerals, millet oil contains high levels of vitamin E, B6 and linoleic acid. Millet oil has also been shown to help improve the skin’s barrier function, and help prevent skin damage from free radicals.
Shea Butter
Rich, hydrating shea butter is the product of the West-African shea tree, currently grown in protected and ecologically responsible areas of the African Savannah. This rare and exotic tree reaches maturity only after 40 years sustained growth. The highly emollient butter derived from its nuts is rich in vitamins A, E and F, and effectively benefits both rough, cracked skin and dry, damaged hair.
Tea Tree
A native of the Australian coast and long recognized by Aborigines for its abundant healing and cleaning benefits, tea tree oil has for the last half century been the subject of considerable medicinal research in Australia. Continued scientific testing there has revealed tea tree oil to contain over 100 different chemical compounds, making this singular leaf-derived oil an effective anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and detoxifying agent.
