Lotions
The lotions are made with Avocado Oil, Mango butter, wax (to emulsify and thicken) and Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) for preservation. They are hand mixed and poured. As the ingredients are all natural, the lotion should be kept out of the sun and heat. The shelf life is 1 ½ to 2 years.
- Avocado Oil: has Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E and beta carotene. Well-suited for dry skin.
- Mango Butter: has antioxidants and moisturizes rough, dry skin.
- Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE): is derived from the seeds and membrane portion of the grapefruit, and is gluten-free. It is reputed to have effective broad-spectrum anti-microbial properties. Specifically, Grapefruit Seed Extract has demonstrated its ability to kill or inhibit the growth of a wide array of potentially harmful bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoan parasites.
Lip Balm
The lip balms consist of beeswax, mango butter, avocado oil and essential oils for scent and flavouring. The beeswax, mango butter and avocado oil are melted down; the essential oils are then mixed in and hand poured.
Essential Oils (used in lip balm)
- Peppermint: an energizing digestive aid and mental stimulant
- Orange: an antidepressant, antiseptic, plus a digestive aid
- Grapefruit: a diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, antidepressant, antiseptic
- Mandarin: an antiseptic, antispasmodic, circulatory, digestive, nervous relaxant, sedative