Favorite Ingredients
African Shea Butter is derived from the nut of the Karite (shea) tree of West Africa. Well known for its excellent properties that soothes, moisturizes & nourishes the body. Many make claims of healing properties too. Excellent for rough dry areas like hands, feet, knees, elbows & chapped lips. Shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E and F. Other uses: anti-aging skin, rashes, peeling after tanning, blemishes, itching, cracking skin, pre/post after shave conditioner, scarring, sunburn & insect bites. Note: Individuals with both Type B latex allergy & nut allergies can react to shea butter.
African Black Soap is called "Alata" in Ghana, and "Dudu Osun" in Nigeria. : Deeply cleanses and conditions face, body and scalp. Rids dandruff, eliminates bumps and spots on the skin, improves skin tone and texture, adds moisture and brilliance, fades uneven dark spots. Assist with healing acne, psoriasis, eczema, rashes, ringworm, & other miscellaneous skin ailments and body odors. Balances oily skin, prevents premature wrinkling. Great pet shampoo bar also. Recommended for all skin types. Products: Luxury 5 & Acne Soaps, Acne Wash, Liquid Soap, Shaving Soap.
Aloe Vera has long been considered for moisturizing soothing & healing the skin.
Argan Oil is known to regress the signs of aging. It eliminates wrinkles and other skin degenerations by fighting free radicals that causes skin aging. Helpful in many skin disorders – acne, chicken pox, psoriasis, dry skin, scars stretch marks and skin blemishes It helps freshen, soften and hydrate dry skin.
Comfrey can be used on cuts, scrapes, rashes, sunburns, and almost any other skin irritation. It can also bring comfort to aching arthritic joints and sore muscles.
Essential Oils are nature’s way of naturally making the world feel good and smell good! These 100% pure and natural essential oils are cold pressed or steam distilled. Essential oils are usually more expensive but excellent for aromatherapy
Olive Oil is mild & incredibly good for your skin. Rich in Vitamin E, it works to enhance skin's moisture & these benefits are known to protect the skin against razor burn & irritation
Oatmeal Moisturizes, gently exfoliates & soothes itchy & minor skin irritations
Wheat Germ contains anti aging properties. Smoothes & soothes problem skin
Premium Fragrance Oils are synthetic oils widely used in most candles and bath & beauty products. High Quality fragrance oils are also excellent for most aromatherapy products but a little less expensive than essential oils.
Lavender Essential Oil is known for relaxation, balance, soothing, skin conditioning and clarifying. Many people use it for headaches & migraines. Folk remedies that it prevent scarring, stretch marks and wrinkles.
Verbena Essential Oil (lemongrass) is considered to have anti-depressant, antiseptic properties and it is known to improve elasticity in skin and it has been used to reduce puffiness. Can be uplifting Refreshing and stimulating
Tea Tree Essential Oil has bactericidal, fungicidal, and anti-inflammatory properties that make it a good choice for fighting infection. It has become a staple in many high end shaving products. Tea tree oil is known to fight off ingrown hairs and razor bumps and it can also help prevent dry skin and razor burn. Repels insects also.
Vitamin E, a natural anti-oxidant & is known to help moisturize & regenerate skin.
Cosmetic Clays:
Rhassoul Clay is used to help cleanse, detoxify the skin, to improve skin texture & helps give soap extra "slip" for a superior spa shave.
White Kaolin Clay for sensitive, dry or maturing skin, gently exfoliates, cleanses detoxifies & softens the skin.
