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Aloe vera plant is a succulent perennial of the lily family native to Africa. It is known for its hydrating and soothing properties. Transparent gel from the pulp of the meaty leaves have been used topically for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, burns and numerous other dermatologic conditions. This plant contains over seventy-five nutrients and twenty minerals, eighteen amino acids and twelve vitamins. |
| Chamomile is the dried flower head of an annual member of the aster family. Extract from the white and yellow heads of this daisy like plant (chamomile flowers) is used as an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. It is used in hair care products to enhance color, boost shine and soothe the scalp. The plant's healing properties come from its daisy-like flowers, which contain volatile oils as well as flavonoids and other therapeutic substances. |
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Cucumber is native to India and may have been domesticated there as long as 3,000 years ago. High in potassium, silicon, sulphur and other minerals, it is a natural emollient with softening and soothing qualities.
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| Grapeseed extract as its name implies, is derived from the small seeds (and occasionally the skins) of red grapes - the same kind that are pressed to make wine. Used extensively in Europe, grapeseed extract is rich in flavonoids and phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties. It is a natural source of essential fatty acids and has a high linoleic acid content. Antioxidants found in grape seeds can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause. |
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Green tea extract contains numerous compounds, including the flavonoid catechin, that have antioxidant and health enhancing properties. Green tea contains volatile oils, vitamins, minerals, caffeine and polyphenols. The polyphenols are believed to be responsible for most of green tea's roles in promoting good health. |
| Hops, a climbing plant native to Europe, Asia and North
America, is best known as the source of beer’s bitter flavor, but they have a long history of use in herbal medicine as well. The antiseptic and seborrhoeic properties of hops are of great use in shampoos. They have hair and skin conditioning properties. |
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Lavender - The name lavender is derived from the Latin verb lavare--to wash. It has been cherished for its unmistakable perfume as well as its medicinal properties since ancient times. The leaves, flowers and oil from this plant are used in hair and skincare . |
| Lemongrass, a perennial herb widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics, resembles a gigantic weed. It is an aromatic tropical plant with long, slender blades believed to have a wide range of therapeutic effects. Its astringent, tonic and antibacterial properties can reduce the oiliness and greasiness on hair and scalp. |
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Nettle - Eating nettle or drinking it as a tea can make your hair brighter, thicker and shinier. It can make your skin clearer and healthier too. It is used in hair products for its cleansing and antiseptic properties. Many of the benefits are due to the plant's very high levels of minerals. (calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, silica, iodine, silicon, sodium and sulfur) Nettle is a good source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and B complex vitamins. The plant is also useful to wildlife. Red Admiral Butterflies lay their eggs on the undersides of leaves so their young will have a meal as soon as they hatch. |
| Peppermint is a perennial herb from the Labiatae family. It contains the vitamins A, C and E, as well as magnesium, potassium, inositol, niacin, choline, copper, iodine, silicon, iron and sulfur. Peppermint is the result of a breeding experiment blending watermint and spearmint plants together. Both the oil and the extract can have antimicrobial properties. |
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Silica is a trace mineral believed to be needed in the making and maintaining of connective tissue. It is necessary for healthy hair, nails and skin. It helps hair look shiny and remain strong. |
| Pacific Sea Kelp, commonly referred to as seaweed, grows along coastlines around the world. Botanically this plant is classified as algae. It is a rich source of natural vitamins and minerals, including essential trace minerals. Kelp is dependent upon the sea for its nourishment - an excellent source since the sea is the repository of all the minerals that have been washed from the land through the millennia. It contains vitamins A, B,C, D, E and K. Kelp proteins are comparable in quality to animal proteins. |
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Panthenol, another form of vitamin B5, is used in hair care products because it makes hair more manageable, softer and shinier. It penetrates the hair shaft to moisturize dry hair. It helps prevent split ends and smooth the cuticle. It increases the hair’s diameter for fuller, thicker hair giving it a more substantial, smoother feel. |
| Vitamin E (also known as the tocopherols) occurs naturally in foods such as nuts, seeds, whole grains, cold-pressed vegetable oils and dark-green leafy vegetables. Considered an antioxidant superstar, vitamin E protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble parts of the body. Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage. It imparts luster to the hair. It keeps moisture in when the texture is dry and improves movement when hair is stiff or brittle. |
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Wheat Protein contains both proteins and amino acids. The amino acids are readily absorbed by skin and hair, while the proteins coat the outer hair shaft keeping the amino acids in place. The result is shiny, healthy looking hair. It is an excellent nutrient for skin and hair. Wheat protein penetrates the hair shaft and helps mend split ends. It coats the outside of the hair filling in gaps between the cuticles which provide protection and a soft feeling. |
| Witchhazel is a small autumn blooming tree native to damp woodlands in eastern North America. The herbal lore of witchhazel dates back to the Native Americans. The plant gets its name because it is able to flower in cold weather which makes it seem rather supernatural. Equally startling, when the fruit dries, it discharges its seeds so forcefully they land as far as 45 feet from the plant. Actions: Astringent, anti-inflammatory. The primary known constituents of witchhazel include tannins, catechins, proanthocyanins, flavonoids, essential oil in the leaves, choline, saponins and bitters. |
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