Hey, y’all!

This is something I’ve been meaning to create for awhile, and I’ll continue to add to it as time goes on. Whenever I include a list of key ingredients in a post, I’ll link it back to this page to include the benefits of individual ingredients. It’s in alphabetical order for easy reference.

Blue Algae:

• Soothes & nourishes skin
• Reduces visibility of fine lines

Honey:

• Antibacterial properties make it great for acne treatment and prevention
• Antioxidants slow down aging
• Moisturizes & soothes
• Opens up pores, making them easier to unclog

Probiotics:

Protect & nurture skin

Pumpkin:

• Fruit enzymes + alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) increase cell turnover
• Vitamin A & C soften, soothe, and increase collagen production
• Zinc (found in the seeds) help with acne by controlling hormone levels and oil production, as well as helping skin to heal
• Fatty acids and Vitamin E (also found in the seeds) help maintain skin’s natural barrier and regulate sebum

Seaweed:

• Hydrates skin
• Amino acids help to plump up skin, reducing fine lines
• Omega, zinc, & magnesium help heal conditions like acne and rosacea while creating a barrier from harsh environmental conditions
• Antioxidants include Vitamins B & C and help clear pigmentation issued caused by sun exposure

Shea Butter:

• Source of fatty acids, antioxidants, and Vitamins A, D, E, & F
• Moisturizes & soothes skin
• Treats acne & blemishes
• Reduces inflammation
• Anti-aging
• Anti-free radicals
• Relieves itchy/peeling skin (including a dry, itchy scalp)
• Restores elasticity
• Reduces razor irritation
• Reduces stretch marks
• Unrefined shea butter is safe for use on babies and toddlers (excellent for use on diaper rash or eczema)
• Great for lip care
• Repairs damaged hair
• Prevents hair loss
• Treats split ends & breakage
• Natural conditioner
• Soothes muscle aches
• Can alleviate Rheumatism
• Can alleviate Arthritis
• Can alleviate nasal inflammation & congestion
• Lowers cholesterol
• Treats diarrhea
• Wound & insect bite healing
• Natural UV protection
• Cooking alternative to coconut oil, butter, or olive oil

Turmeric

• Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties reduce redness from blemishes and calm conditions like eczema and rosacea
• Combats acne
• Reduces dark circles
• Improves fine lines & brown spots caused by sun damage, as well as preventing the loss of elasticity
• Reduces appearance of stretch marks
• Soothes dry skin

White Clay:

Draws out impurities without stripping skin