Oolong Tea (Wu-Long tea)
Oolong Tea (Wu-Long tea) has a very long history in Asia as being used for everything from helping control weight...
INGREDIENTS
This is the Ingredients Section. All ingredients posted herein have actually be used.
(I will never post info about an ingredient I’ve never owned. However just because it’s not listed yet doesn’t mean I’ve never used it. 😉)
Olive Squalane, A Better Alternative to Squalene
Olive Squalane INCI: Squalane (Olive) Olive Squalane is often used to increase the skin's regenerative effects. It's a clear light...
MSM
MSM is one of those powerhouse additives added to hair and skincare products because it serves a special purpose. That...
Sodium PCA
INCI: Sodium PCA (sodium L-pyroglutamate) Sodium PCA is a humectant and light conditioning agent for hair and skin derived from...
Chlorella
INCI: Chlorella vulgaris Chlorella is a single-celled green algae high in chlorophyll. It's a gorgeous green color which some people...
HairFix XH Maltodextrin [Update]
INCI: Maltodextrin / VP copolymer (UPDATED) HairFix XH Maltodextrin is a "naturally-derived" (buzzword) sugar-based, non-ionic polymer manufacturers use when they...
ICE Conditioner
ICE Conditioner INCI Name: Cetyl alcohol, behentrimonium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan laurate ICE Conditioner is a special emulsifier derived from...
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is used as a humectant and is derived from a sugar solution called dextrose which originates from wheat. It...
Behentrimonium Chloride
INCI Name: Behentrimonium chloride, ethyl alcohol You should be familiar with the word 'behentrimonium' itself already. It's the 'B' and...
Orange Peel
Orange Peel (INCI: Citrus sinensis) aka: Valencia Orange, Navel Orange, Sweet Orange Orange peel is the cut and dried peel...
Celery Seed (Apium Graveolens)
INCI: Apium Graveolens Other Names: Wild Celery, Ajamoda, Smallage Celery itself has many benefits for the body. It's full of...
Lemon Verbena
INCI: Aloysia Citriodora Other Names: Aloysia Triphylla, Louisa Herb, Vervain Lemon Verbena is probably the most naturally lemon scented plant...
Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot (INCI: Tussilago Farfara) is an antibacterial herb typically used to reduce inflammation and help condition hair. It's full of...
Fenugreek (Methi)
Fenugreek haircare INCI: Trigonella foenum-graecumAKA: Methi, Chandrika, Madhika, Greek Hay Seed Fenugreek is a well-known ayurvedic beauty secret used to...
Dulse Extract
Other Names: Dillisk, Palmata, Palmaria, Kuntze, Dilli, Purple Dulse INCI: Capric Triglycerides, Palmaria Palmata Extract Dulse extract is the extracted...
Liquid Aminos
Ingredients: Certified Non-GMO Healthy Soybeans and purified water Liquid Aminos is most often used as a lower sodium alternative to...
Black Seed Oil
INCI: Nigella sativaOther names: Kezah, Kalonji, Black Caraway Black Seed oil, or Black Cumin oil, is known as a powerhouse...
Neem
Neem oil - INCI: Azadirachta Indica Neem oil is on the list of powerhouse ingredients used for everything from helping...
Amla
Amla powder is a staple in Ayurvedic hair and skin treatment where its cooling effect is used, among other things,...
Oil of Oregano
INCI: Origanum vulgare Oregano is becoming a popular additive to hair products because of its very strong antibacterial properties. It...
Alkyl Esters
Alkyl Esters INCI: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Alkyl Esters is known as the silkiest of all the esters used in hair...
Royal Jelly Extract
INCI: Vegetable Glycerin (and) Apis mellifera (Royal Jelly) Extract (and) Gluconolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate Royal Jelly Extract is said to...
Panthenol (ProVitamin B5)
INCI: Panthenol Panthenol! Panthenol is a great additive to use in your haircare DIY mixes. It has strengthening properties and...
Caprylic Capric Triglycerides
INCI: Caprylic Capric Triglycerides Caprylic Capric Triglycerides is a great product to use in your DIY mixes. You'll find it...
Optiphen
Optiphen INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol Usage rate: 0.5% - 1.5% Optiphen is a broad-spectrum preservative you'll see quite often...