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Alfalfa
High in vitamin K, A, D and minerals. Good for
conditioning and strengthening the hair.
Althea Root
Originally used to provide marshmallow with its pillowy
consistency. Althea is an extract that softens and soothes.
Apricot
A skin softener and toner, apricot acts as a
brilliantine adding sheen without an oily film.
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Birch Bark
American Indians used birch bark extensively for many
purposes, it acts as a tonic, refreshes the skin and has
anti-inflammatory qualities.
Bladderwrack
Beneficial to scalp.
Borage
An emollient herb that has a cooling and soothing
effect, allaying irritation.
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Chamomile
A daisy - like plant. Extract from its white and yellow
heads impart luster. An essential source of vital minerals
for hair.
Cinnamon Bark
One of the spices that spurred world exploration,
cinnamon bark is a natural astringent known to suspend
excess oil on oily skin or scalp.
Clove
An antiseptic, flavoring and stimulant. It is up to 85%
eugenol - regarded as an excellent water absorber.
Clover Blossom
Beneficial in the treatment of acne.
Coltsfoot
A healing herb with emollient properties that is
soothing to the scalp.
Comfrey Root
Comfrey Root extract is rich in allantoin, known for its
ability to heal wounds and stimulate the growth of healthy
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Eucalyptus
Antiseptic, cooling and stimulating, eucalyptus oil has
blood stimulation properties, beneficial for the treatment
of hair loss. |
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Horsetail
Beneficial for the treatment of acne, horsetail has a
high silica content providing texture. |
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L
Lavender
Its name derived from the Latin verb "to wash" lavender
is a relaxing, cleansing herb that is also a circulation
stimulant.
Lemongrass
Used for sheen and cleansing. Also used as an
elasticizer in hairsprays.
Lichen Extract
Highly concentrated extract of alpine linchen (usnea
barbata). It is a bactericide, fungicide and is also
effective against yeast. Used in deodorants, foot care
products, mouth hygiene, and
antimicrobial washes. |
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M
Matricaria
Also known as Chamomile |
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N
Nettle
Rich in minerals and plant hormones, nettle extract is
cleansing and astringent. Used in folk medicine to stimulate
hair growth, it also acts as a glossifier. |
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Oat
Extract of oat has cleansing and soothing properties.
Orange Flower
Used for emmoliency and to impart luster. |
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Parsley
Infusions of parsley are known to be cleansing and
soothing also having high vitamin and mineral content.
Peppermint
Emolient herb that is astringent, stimulating,
cleansing, restorative and healing. |
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Raspberry
Stimulating and astringent.
Rose
Rose water has been used as early as the tenth century
for its cleansing and astringent benefits.
Rosemary
Very rich in natural minerals, rosemary is soothing,
cleansing, stimulating and astringent. It also brightens and
adds high gloss to the hair. |
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S
Safflower
Safflower oil is an unsaturated vegetable oil derived
from safflower. It is used for its moisturizing and
softening properties.
Sage
Calming, cleansing, soothing and astringent, sage was
associated with longevity in ancient times.
Slippery Elm
Used for its emollient properties.
Sweet Almond Oil
A natural "non - oily" oil that adds sheen.
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Thyme
A calming cleanser, thyme tones and refreshes while also
having antiseptic benefits.
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Wheat Germ Oil
An oily extract from wheat germ that is very rich in
natural vitamin E.
Witch Hazel
Used as an astringent, and an aid in setting hair.
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Yarrow
An extract for cleansing and astringency.
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