Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) is a member of the Elm family (Ulmaceae). The tree is also called gray elm, Indian elm, moose elm, red elm, soft elm, and sweet elm. It is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of moderately fast growth growing to 50-80 feet tall. The trunk is dark brown to reddish brown.
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Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein is a functional anionic surfactant. It is derived from coconut acids and sweet almond protein for its selective and physiological cleansing action, reducing the irritation potential of traditional surfactants.
St. John’s wort extract is widely used to care for irritated and reddened skin against sunburn, erythema, and superficial burns thanks to its anti-inflammatory, healing, softening, soothing, and purifying properties.
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate is a white or yellowish-white powder, a Glycyrrhizin (or glycyrrhizic acid) ester derivative.
Benzoin (Styrax Benzoin) is a mild stimulant with antiseptic properties. Styrax Benzoin gum has been used to cleanse the skin of impurities.
This crystalline disaccharide is obtained from sugar cane, sugar beet, and sorghum and forms the greater part of maple sugar.
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) oil is similar to a combination of cloves and anise. Ocimum basilicum essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the flowering herb.
This anti-inflammatory herbal extract accelerates wound healing and stimulates skin cell growth. It is used to soothe skin and to promote healing in minor cuts, burns, and sunburns.
Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) ointment greatly aids healing for almost any kind of sore or bruise. Many ancient healers employed comfrey in poultices around broken bones to aid in healing.
A synergistic combination of anti-irritants that supports soothing, recovery, calming, and redness reducing for sensitive skin. Extremely effective skin barrier intensification complex mimicking the three key elements of the barrier lipids, by CeramideBio, stearic acid, and phytosterols.
Thanks to the stimulating properties and heat sensation of capsaicin and capsaicinoids, wild chili paper has been used to treat arthritis, hair loss, and rheumatic pains for centuries.
Tangerine oil is an energizing, light, sweet, tangy citrus. The tangerine is a small evergreen tree Citrus Reticulata up to 20ft high with ovate leaves and small fragrant white flowers, and bearing fleshy fruit. The essential oil is obtained by cold compression from the outer peel.
The ancient Maya were the first known to have discovered the secret of cocoa. The word chocolate comes from the Maya word “xocoatl” which means bitter water. While indulging yourself with a piece of chocolate, you enjoy one of the oldest cultural creations of human beings.
Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) is one of the most widely antiseptic herbs. Thyme is a very effective parasiticide and has been used to treat problems such as ringworm, scabies, crabs, lice, and nits.
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) was used by the ancient Egyptians as an embalming agent, by the Romans as a skin freshener, and by the Greeks as incense at their altars.
The honey made from these flowers is regarded as the best flavored and most valued in the world. Linden (Tilia Cordata) tea is used in France for colds and coughs and gargled for hoarseness and sore throats.
Tilia x vulgaris (also known as a European lime, or Common linden) is a perennial tree of the family Tiliaceae.
Tocopheryl acetate is a specific type of vitamin E in a class of organic chemicals known as tocopherols. These compounds are considered fat-soluble antioxidants, but they also have many other functions in the body.
Various vitamin E derivatives are used in cosmetics as antioxidant and skin conditioning agents. Tocopheryl glucoside is more soluble, stable, and easily transported into the skin in comparison with tocopherol (vitamin E).
Maintaining skin hydration goes far beyond vanity. Only hydrated skin efficiently performs its protective barrier function, maintaining elasticity, flexibility, and softness and protecting it against the loss of epidermal water, external aggressions, microorganisms, and other pathologies.
Naturalized in the United States, Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) extract has been used as an antiseptic for open wounds, a poultice for scrofulous tumors, and a soothing agent for sore feet. It has also been used to treat bruises, fever, swelling, and skin irritations.
Uncaria Tomentosa Extract is an active ingredient obtained from the bark of the tropical woody vine called Cat's Claw, a species of Uncaria found in South America.
Moisturizes the skin, smooths, and relieves itching. As one of the most critical soluble substances of the stratum corneum, urea is of increasing importance in dermatological therapy and cosmetics.
Superfruits are fruits that naturally contain high concentrations of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and other important nutrients. Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium fruit) is packed with powerful antioxidants.
Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis) is regarded as a calmative in nervousness and hysteria and has been used for at least 1000 years. Many valerian products, often in combination with other sedatives of plant origin, are produced, marketed, and widely utilized in Europe.
Vetiver (Vetiveria Zizanoides) is a tall, tufted, perennial, scented grass, with a straight stem, long narrow leaves, and an abundant complex lacework of underground white rootlets.
Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) is native to the Mediterranean region and may also be indigenous in more northern parts of Europe. It is grown as a groundcover plant in gardens.
Derived from the French word "pensee," meaning "thought," the pansy's three colors (purple, white, and yellow) represent memories, loving thoughts, and souvenirs, all of which were said to ease the hearts of separated lovers.
Mistletoe (Viscum Album) was greatly revered by the Druids, who only sought it when they had visions directing them to do so. They sought Viscum Album for its mystical and mythical powers and believed it protected its possessor from all evil.
Vitazyme® A-Plus is a retinyl palmitate/carrot protein/beta-carotene complex, which, in contrast to all commercially available forms of vitamin A, delivers the vitamin as a water-dispersible substance.