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Here's some information about coconut oil and why it's good for body care:

Coconut oil is found in the “meat” of the coconut. The meat is pressed, allowing the oil to be separated from the milk, and then the oil is extracted. It’s very rich in fatty acids (made up of about 65% of them). It is a highly effective moisturizer, but it carries the drawback of being greasy. Therefore, it is best to use on dry, cracked skin. Avoid using it on acne-prone areas on skin as it will hasten its progression. The following is all the ways coconut oil can contribute to your body care:

It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties that can treat candida & yeast infection as well as soothe irritated skin.

It also contains a high amount of antioxidants that further cleanse skin and provides a protective barrier from irritants.

For hair, it can pe*****te & moisturize deep into the hair shaft while moisturizing the scalp in the process, reducing dandruff. In regards to surface hair, it can control hair frizz and increase hair shine

Has a SPF of 7.1, offering moderate UV protection. It has the highest SPF rating out of all natural ingredients we use for body care.

REFERENCE LINKS
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282857
https://draxe.com/nutrition/coconut-oil-benefits/
https://www.byrdie.com/coconut-oil-for-skin
https://www.prevention.com/beauty/a20428276/coconut-oil-cures-for-your-skin-and-hair/
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/coconut-oil-for-skin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3140123/

Here's some information about argan oil and why it's good for body care:

Argan oil is made from extracting oil out of the seeds of argan fruits. They are found on trees in Morocco. This ingredient is mostly used in our hair products because it improves hair health in every possible way and it does not leave behind a greasy residue. However, it can also be used on the body and it can do amazing things for that as well. Here are all the ways argan oil can contribute to your body care:

The fatty acids & antioxidants in argan moisturize & cleanse the hair shaft and scalp, reducing hair frizz & breakage while improving hair elasticity.

The oil can be left in as a natural hair conditioner which can help prevent damage from hair styling.

For the skin, it is great at reducing oily levels on skin, reducing acne in the process.

It can also be used to moisturize cuticles, nails, and dry/cracked skin while providing a protective barrier from irritants.

It improves skin elasticity and in the process, reducing stretch marks

Offers minor UV protection

Allergies to argan are rare, so it’s typically safe for all skin types.

REFERENCE LINKS
https://www.healthline.com/health/argan-oil-for-hair-growth
https://www.byrdie.com/argan-oil-for-hair
https://draxe.com/beauty/argan-oil-benefits-skin-hair/
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/argan-oil-benefits
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/argan-oil-for-skin
https://inskin.vmvhypoallergenics.com/argan-oil-allergen/

Here's some information about aloe vera and why it's good for body care:

Aloe vera is a thick, short-stemmed, cactus plant that is relatively easy to grow. You can even find the plant in some households as interior decor. Inside its leaves contains the gel that is used in body care. It’s most effective at treating burns and managing symptoms that are burn-related. This is because it has anti-bacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties, and contains antioxidants. The following are all the other ways aloe vera can contribute to your body care:

It’s good at cleansing skin & scalp while providing a protective barrier on skin against irritants.

It is one of the strongest anti-inflammatories out of our ingredients.

It is an emollient

It offers minor UV protection

Allergies to aloe vera are rare, so it is generally safe for all skin types.

REFERENCE LINKS
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318591
https://www.healthline.com/health/7-amazing-uses-aloe-vera
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7654/the-benefits-of-using-aloe-vera-for-skin-care-and-more.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/alternative-health/potential-health-benefits-of-aloe-vera/
https://www.verywellhealth.com/aloe-vera-what-should-i-know-about-it-89401
https://www.nancykbrown.com/aloe-vera-allergies-sensitivities-or-allergies-in-skin-care-explained-how-to-test-for-nancy-k-brown

Here's some information about cedarwood essential oil and why it's good for body care:

Cedarwood oil is an essential oil that is extracted from the bark, leaves, and needles of cedar trees. This oil can be used for body care and aromatherapy. The following are all the ways cedarwood oil can contribute to your body care:

Has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated skin and scalp.

It can stimulate hair follicle growth while helping to prevent hair loss in the process.

It has antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antifungal properties that cleanse & protect skin from irritants, speeding up wound recovery. These same properties make cedarwood oil effective at treating acne.

In aromatherapy, this oil can relax the mind and induce sleep. It also can deodorize to a minor degree, and can ward away some insects (ants are most vulnerable to cedarwood).

REFERENCES
https://www.healthline.com/health/cedarwood-essential-oil
https://draxe.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil/
https://www.bebeautiful.in/all-things-lifestyle/health-and-wellness/why-you-must-add-cedarwood-essential-oil-to-your-skincare-repository
https://nikura.com/blogs/essential-oils/benefits-and-uses-of-cedarwood-oil
https://www.surreycedar.com/blog/cedar-benefits/skin-hair-benefits-cedarwood-building-material/

Here's some information about lavender essential oil and why it's good for body care:

Lavender is a plant that grows in regions of Northern Africa & the Mediterranean mountains. Its oil is extracted from the flowers of the plant and can be used for both body care and aromatherapy. The following are all the ways lavender oil can contribute to your body care:

It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, killing most harmful irritants to skin while soothing it from irritation (especially from bug bites).

It carries a high amount of antioxidants, making it effective at cleansing & protecting skin from irritants.

It is effective at hastening wound healing

It is effective at reducing acne.

For your hair, the oil can cleanse the scalp, allowing hair to grow at a faster rate while minimizing hair loss.

In aromatherapy, lavender oil can be used to relax the mind, reducing the effects of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It also can ward off insects (especially mosquitoes).

REFERENCE LINKS
https://www.verywellmind.com/lavender-for-less-anxiety-3571767 #:~:text=Lavender%20essential%20oil%20is%20one,%2C%20nausea%2C%20and%20menstrual%20cramps.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265922
https://www.healthline.com/health/lavender-oil-for-skin
https://www.byrdie.com/lavender-oil-for-skin-4801192
https://www.byrdie.com/lavender-oil-for-hair-5204196
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3140123/

Here's some information about lye and why it's needed in producing soap:

Lye (aka. Caustic soda or sodium hydroxide) is a crucial ingredient to make soap; you cannot make soap without it. Lye allows oil and water to chemically react with each other to make soap. It looks and feels like salt, but it clumps easily.

Lye used to be produced from boiling wood ashes, but now it is made using table salt, water, and graphite rods. The rods are placed into a saltwater solution, allowing the salt to separate into its primary elements, sodium and chlorine. After that, sodium reacts with the water to make lye crystals. The crystals stick to the rod which can be easily removed, dried, and ready for use.

On its own, lye is dangerous if it makes contact with skin or you inhale too much of its fumes. Its pH can reach a level of 14, which is higher than bleach (max.13). However, it is completely gone after saponification (curing soap). It takes about a month for the saponification process to be complete.

REFERENCE LINKS
https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_lye_used_for/article.htm
https://www.beecleansoaps.co.uk/blogs/blogs/what-is-lye-all-you-need-to-know
https://oregonsoapcompany.com/blogs/news/what-is-lye
https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/environmental/environmental-health-topics/eht/sodium-hydroxide.html
https://www.healthline.com/health/sodium-hydroxide-skin-care -it-does
https://www.thespruce.com/ph-levels-for-common-cleaning-supplies-1900473

Here's some information about peppermint essential oil and why it's good for body care:

Peppermint is a plant that is a hybrid of the spearmint & watermint plant. The oil is extracted from its leaves and it’s used in a variety of ways. The main chemical component of peppermint is menthol(made up of 50-60%). Menthol is what gives the cooling/freezing sensation to your body when exposed to it. It’s important to use in low concentrations because it will be irritating to your body when used in high amounts. Here are all the ways using peppermint oil can contribute to your body care:

It is very effective at treating itchy skin

It is a strong antiseptic. It also has antifungal and other antimicrobial properties that all aid in cleansing skin and scalp.

It’s very effective at accelerating hair growth.

Has an SPF rating of 6.7, offering moderate UV protection.

In aromatherapy, peppermint can be used to provide a minor boost to energy and mental alertness. It is also good at warding off some insects.

REFERENCE LINKS
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-peppermint-oil
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/peppermint-oil-benefits
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/peppermint-oil
https://draxe.com/essential-oils/peppermint-oil-uses-benefits/
https://www.byrdie.com/peppermint-oil-for-skin-4801648
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3140123/

Here's some information about Polawax and why it's good for body care:

Polawax is an emulsifying wax used in lotions to blend water and oil together. It consists of four ingredients (Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-150 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, and Steareth-20). It looks like solid white beads with little to no odor. It is only used in our lotion, and the concentration amount is about 3%. Aside from fusing oil and water there are slight benefits Polawax provides for skin care:

It aids in moisturizing the skin

It doesn’t clog pores after application

It is safe for sensitive skin. Allergies to Polawax are rare

REFERENCE LINKS
https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca/products/waxes/polawax.html
https://sohacosmeticspk.com/pages/polawax
https://www.humblebeeandme.com/project/polawax/
https://www.skinsafeproducts.com/ingredients/polawax