Prunus amygdalus dulcis

Cold-pressed from the nut kernels (fruit) of the Sweet Almond tree, this fine emollient, is especially mild and gentle. It is extremely well-tolerated by the skin and is easily absorbed. Due to its high content of essential fatty acids (especially linoleic), it helps to protect the skin from drying and improves the skin’s barrier function, keeping it smooth and supple.

Aloe Barbadensis

The gel derived from the cell walls of this plant is rich in water, minerals, amino acids, proteins, and polysaccharides, making it a valuable moisturizing, healing, and soothing ingredient.

ALA may very well join the ranks of Vitamin C and E as part of your first line of defense against free radicals. Known as the “Universal” Antioxidant, It neutralizes free radicals in both the fatty and watery regions of cells. It directly recycles and extends the metabolic life spans of vitamin C and it indirectly renews vitamin E.

PROFESSIONAL MEDI-SPA FACIAL LINE-NOTE: Our traditional facial line offers an amazing and effective .2% ALA in each listed product. However, the professional line has a 1.5% per volume “concentrate”, adding the amazing benefit in aiding Acne vulgaris. Not only can it heal scars, foul pigmentation, and reduce deep vitiation, it proves to be one of the most beneficial ways of treating inflammatory hide conditions. A natural substance, which works with the collagen layers to enhance resiliency and improve your skins natural biological and chemical functions.

Purified or distilled, water helps to provide consistency to creams, lotions, and gels. It is also used as a carrier for plant extracts and a skin-hydrating agent.

Pimpinella anisum

Used for asthma, bronchitis, colds, colic, coughs, cramp, flatulence, increasing breast milk, calming, circulation, emotional balance, heartache, indigestion, relaxation, muscle spasm, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, stress from overwork.

Soothing properties, and beneficial to dry skin, contains malic and tartaric acid from apple juice and can exfoliate skin to some degree.

Sodium bicarbonate

Non-irritating, balances pH, cleanses and absorbs odor.

Provides large amounts of Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin C, and as a supplier of potassium. Potassium is very important to healthy hair function and is the nutrient most often associated with relieving intramuscular tension.

Derived from the herb; stimulates circulation, relaxing and clearing.

Cera alba

Derived from honeycomb; emollient, nourishes, moisturizes and softens.

Natural, grey, montmorillonite clay that provides thickness and texture to the formulation.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia

Bergamot Essential Oil is extracted from the rind of both ripe and unripe fruit of the Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Tree of the Rutaceae family. The scent of the oil is mostly citrus, yet fruity and sweet, with a warm spicy floral quality to it. In aromatherapy, Bergamot Oil is employed to create a more relaxed and happy feeling, while in skin care it helps to fight oily and acne-prone skin.

Betula alba

Derived from the tree, birch leaf has conditioning, toning and astringent properties.

Juglans regia

Black walnut hulls contain juglone, a chemical that is antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and a fungicide. As a skin wash, black walnut hulls are used to treat ringworm and yeast infections of the skin. Taken internally, black walnut hulls are used to treat intestinal worms

Anthemis Nobilis

Roman Chamomile is indigenous to Europe, but is often cultivated in American gardens, on account of its many virtues. Chamomile flowers have been used for centuries and are highly esteemed for their tonic and de-stressing properties.

Chamomilla recutita

Derived from the flower; soothing, anti-inflammatory, regenerates and adds shine to hair.

Anthemis nobilis

Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, hydroflorates, flower waters or distillates are produced from steam-distilling plant materials. Hydrosols have similar properties to essential oils but are much less concentrated. Unlike their “essential oil added to water” counterparts, true steam-distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer.

Hydrosols are usually a by-product of essential oil production, but the highest quality comes from devoted distillers who, with artist-like precision, steam small batches of fresh floral and plant material strictly to produce hydrosol.

Cinnamomum cassia

An evergreen tree native to southern China, Bangladesh, India and Vietnam. Like its close relative, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also known as “true cinnamon” it is used primarily for its aromatic bark and oil. Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation and has a warm, spicy musky scent. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antifungal ingredient with warm and stimulating aromatherapeutic benefits.

Cetyl Palmitate is a waxy emollient derived from Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils. It has a rich feel and optimal melting point. Used for structuring skin creams.

Citric Acid exists in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably citrus fruits. Lemons and Limes have particularly high concentrations of the acid. Citric acid is used to optimize the pH of a formulation as well as help to refine and renew skin texture. Synthetic or naturally derived, Citric acid is one of the most widely used acids in the cosmetic and food industries.

Syzygium aromaticum

An effective antibiotic, antiseptic, antiviral, analgesic, antioxidant, carminative, expectorant, antifungal, anti-parasitic, spasmodic, and stimulant.

Theobroma cacao

Derived from roasted cocoa seeds; nutrient-rich emollient and skin moisturizer.

Polyphenols found in cocoa extract influence human cellular responses to oxidative stress.

Cocos nucifera

Derived from the fruit, rich in essential fatty acids and a nourishing and moisturizing anti-microbial that also provides natural fragrance.

Vegetable glycerol (Certified Organic)

Vegetable glycerin is a carbohydrate that is usually derived from plant oils. Raw Botanicals food-grade vegetable glycerin is 99.7% pure, with the remaining 0.3% being water. Vegetable glycerin not only makes skin look better, but also makes skin function better by supporting its maturation. Studies show that glycerin works by signaling the skin cells to mature through their normal stages. Researchers claim products containing the ingredient may have a positive affect on skin conditions like skin cancers (non-melanoma) and psoriasis (a chronic and sometimes severe thickening of the skin).

The active constituent in coffee extract that is a compound called chlorogenic acid. It neutralizes free radicals, and addresses the problem of hydroxyl radicals, both of which can lead to cellular degeneration if left unchecked. Compared to green tea and grape seed extract, green coffee bean extract is twice as effective in absorbing oxygen free radicals.

Dimethylaminoethanol

DMAE is your magic bullet for great skin tone, and for its ability to improve firmness and give the face a tightened appearance. DMAE is an antioxidant found in abundance in fish (salmon and sardines in particular). It is one of the few nutrients that research studies have shown to extend the life of cells. When applied topically, not only does it work within minutes of application, it continues to firm and tone the skin over time.

PROFESSIONAL MEDI-SPA FACIAL LINE-NOTE: Our traditional facial line uses a .25% per volume hand made batch. The professional line is 4% per volume “concentrate”. When applied to the skin DMAE will stimulate acetylcholine release which triggers a response in the muscles of the face. This activity creates a firmer facial tone and less sagging. The upgraded powerful professional “concentrates” can radically reduce fine lines and wrinkles showing a noticeable difference within 20 minutes of application. If irritation occurs, wash with soap and water.

Derived from cetearyl alcohol (coconut oil derived) and polysorbate (fatty acid derived); used to facilitate the coupling of water-soluble with water insoluble ingredients in formulation.

Eucalyptus globulus

Derived from eucalyptus tree; anti-viral, antiseptic and anti-fungal.

Corymbia citriodora

A tall tree, growing to 35 meters in height, the essential oil of the lemon-scented gum mainly consists of citronellal (80%), produced largely in Brazil and China. The refined form of this oil is used in insect repellents.

Oenothera biennis

The oil in the seeds of the evening primrose is particularly rich in linoleic acid (70%) and gamma-linolenic acid (7 to 10%), essential fatty acids that prevent moisture loss and naturally reconstitute the skin’s barrier.

A rare and precious ingredient: Gamma-linolenic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid, which the body does not naturally possess, and which is rare in nature; occurring in sufficient quantities only mother’s milk and a few plants, including borage oil, black current seed oil and evening primrose oil. Gamma-linoleic acid is essential for the skin because of its beneficial effect on the mechanisms triggering inflammation which is a factor in the skin’s ageing.

The evening primrose limits the skin’s water loss, thus ensuring that it remains moisturized. It also encourages communication between cells, which is essential for their longevity, and stimulates the regeneration of young collagen in the dermis. Thus, the evening primrose restores the skin’s balance and its ability to protect itself from external aggressions, and helps balance and regenerate the skin.

Geranium maculatum oil

Derived from the plant; balancing, rejuvenating, promotes circulation.

Zinigiber officinale

Derived from the root; calming, soothing and is an anti-inflammatory.

Vitis vinifera

Derived from the skin of the grape; nutrient rich emollient, natural coloring and natural preservative.

Citrus paradisi

Derived from the rind of the grapefruit; astringent, clarifying and uplifting.

Also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit. Self-made natural grapefruit seed extract processed in the laboratory without solvents or synthetic agents is prepared by grinding the grapefruit seed and juiceless pulp, then mixing with glycerin. Grapefruit seed extract is sold as a food supplement and used in cosmetics because it is a claimed natural antimicrobial, slightly anti-bacterial and cleansing.

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Hibiscus oil extract is known for its skin soothing benefits as well as its skin toning properties. It is often added to healing skin balms for the treatment of weeping eczema. Derived from the flower; cleansing, soothing, moisturizing and refreshing. Provides a tightening effect without stripping the skin of its natural oils.

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Our hydrosol water is steamed distilled in small batches to produce a high quality hibiscus water made from organically grown, Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers which were distilled for the sole purpose of creating this hydrosol water. They are not the by-product of essential oil distilling, nor are they essential oils suspended in water with a cosmetic carrier.

Our Hydrosol waters provide mild tonic and skin cleansing properties and are generally safe for all skin types, even children.

A by-product of bees concentrating plant nectars; nutrient-rich emollient and humectant. Our criteria are as follows:

The few surrounding miles (where the bees can fly) must be certified as organic and not contain any pesticides or chemicals. What is used inside the hives must not contain any synthetic chemicals that are prohibited by the EU.

The certified organic distillate collected after passing steam through plant material and cooling the vapor that contains the plant extract. Hydrosol is a semi-solid, colloidal solution comprised of condensed steam, essential oils and other plant extract materials. Hydrosol is pure distillate and is neither further manufactured, enhanced, nor diluted.

Jasminum grandiflorum

Jasmine has a long history in perfumery including Cleopatra and Louis XVI. It has also been used for headaches and skin problems.

Properties: Analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, carminative, expectorant, tonic. For dry skin, greasy skin, sensitive skin, stress, acne, hair growth, hair rinse, insect bites, irritated skin.

Simmondsia chinensis

Derived from the bean; nutrient-rich, soothes, moisturizes and softens.

Raw Botanicals jojoba wax beads are made from 100% pure jojoba wax esters. A semisolid fraction of jojoba oil; derived from bean of the desert plant. These free flowing spherical beads are superior to nut shells and pumice because they do not leave micro-lacerations on the skin.

Laminaria digitata

Derived from kelp; highly moisturizing, smoothing and firming.

Lavandula officinalis

Derived from the flower; antiseptic, cleanses, balances, soothes and heals.

Lavandula officinalis

Whole juice derived from the flower; cleanses, balances, soothes and heals. The hydrosol is the distillate collected after passing steam through plant material and cooling the vapor that contains the plant extract. Hydrosol is a semi-solid, colloidal solution comprised of condensed steam, essential oils and other plant extract materials. Hydrosol is pure distillate and is neither further manufactured, enhanced, nor diluted.

Citrus limonum

Derived from the rind of the lemon; refreshing, anti-bacterial, clarifies, cleanses, Antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, Acne, insect bites and wrinkles. It may be used as a disinfectant to clean surfaces, blended into a mouthwash for its antibacterial properties, or blended into an air freshener.

Derived from lemongrass plant; refreshing, toning, and antiseptic. Helps to sooth muscle aches.

Citrus aurantifolia

Provides amino acids for healthy skin renewal, detoxifies, stimulates circulation and is soothing.