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Why Do We Need Natural Creams? AromaCreams Components |
The name AromaCreams reflects the importance of essential oils used in formulas. Our creams contain concentrations of essential oils considered to be therapeutic. Besides benefits for the skin and soothing effect for the nervous system, they protect creams and there is no need for using other preservatives. They contain ingredients naturally occurring in nature, compatible with skin metabolism. All of them, but lanolin, are of plant origin. Below is a list of components used for preparation of creams by Ms. Lavenda. |
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Vegetable oils: Almond, Apricot kernel, Avocado, Carrot, Evening Primrose, Rice bran, Rose hip seed, Safflower, Sea buckthorn
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Liquid oil part of the cream containing high levels of essential fatty acids such as linoleic, linolenic and oleic also known as vit. F. |
Nurturing to the skin, essential fatty acids are components for sebum production-skin's own natural oil, necessary for radiant moisturized skin, carriers for application of essential oils. |
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Vegetable fat, Cocoa butter Vegetable fat, Mango butter Vegetable fat, Shea butter
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Solid natural fat from cocoa beans. From the seed kernels of the fruit. Solid natural fat from nuts of Shea Nut Tree. Contains triterpenoids, allantoin, Vit.E, carotenoids. |
Emollient absorbed very quickly. Keeps the skin soft, prevents moisture loss, improves the healing processes, sun protective. |
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Infused Calendula Oil |
Prepared by maceration of Calendula petals in vegetable oil. |
Valuable oil, especially for dry, chapped skin. |
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Lanolin |
Fatty secretion from sheep's wool Emulsifier and emollient. |
Moisturizes and makes protective coating for the skin. |
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Lecithin |
Natural mixture of phospholipids, component of cell membranes & nerves. Emulsifier and emollient. Derived commercially from eggs or soybeans. |
Dermatophilic and skin supporting. Emulsifying agent of the hydrolipid layer of the skin. |
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Beeswax |
Waxy substance from the honeycomb of the honey bee. Emulsifier, thickener and emollient. |
Dermatophilic |
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Aloe Vera Gel |
Gel-like leaf pulp of aloe plant. |
Soothe, heal and moisturize the skin, protects from airborne infections, speeds cell regeneration, protects against UV rays, has some anticancer activity. |
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Water |
Pure, distilled water is used for creams. |
Essential component all living cells |
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Aromatic Hydrosols: Rose, Neroli, Lavender |
Watery part collected during the steam distillation of essential oils. Contain water soluble plant components, such as organic carboxylic acids. |
Very gentle, with antiseptic, antialergic and tonifying qualities. |
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Essential oils of: Chamomile, Lavender, Geranium, Myrrh, Frankincense, Immortelle, Jasmin, Neroli, Rose, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang.
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Only pure, unadulterated, high quality oils are used for creams. Due to antiseptic properties they act as natural stabilizers and natural fragrances. Concentration of essential oil is between 1 to 2 % (amount considered to be therapeutic) |
Natural skin antiseptics, work against bacteria, viruses or fungi. Depending on the oil, their actions may be anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, wound healing and cell rejuvenating. |
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Vitamin E |
Used in crems as a preservative (prevents oxidation). |
Cell membrane stabilizer natural antioxidant, promotes wound healing and minimizes scar tissue formation. |
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Natural Coloring |
Yellow or orange color of a cream comes from naturally occurring carotenoids in oils such as carrot, sea buckthorn and Calendula flowers. Oil infusion of alkanet root gives pink color |
Carotenoids act as antioxidants protecting skin cells as well as the cream from oxidation. |
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