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USE
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WARNINGS
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Aloe Vera
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Derived from the aloe plants leaf, it's one of the oldest remedies for skin care known to man.
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German Chamomile
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Anti-inflammatory, good for all skin types, especially sensitive skin. Aids in reducing
eczema, broken capillaries and itchy skin.
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Don't use if allergic to pollen.
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Cocoa Butter
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Softens and lubricates the skin. Melts at body temperature and is
frequently used in cosmetics, creams and lotions.
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Coconut Oil
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Can be used "as is" for massage, or blended with other carrier oils to suit your needs
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French Green Clay
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Clays (or natural silicates), are the single most perfect base materials for facial masks.
They stimulate circulation by generating heat as they dry, and promote toxin elimination
(impurities are drawn out of the skin's tissues like a magnet, binding to the clay minerals).
Clays are excellent for inflamed skin, because they restore it to its proper equilibrium.
Clays are perfectly safe, but can tend to dry skin if used too often.
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If used too often, it can tend to sry the skin.
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Ginger
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Anti-oxidant, stimulates circulation.
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Always dilute well when used on the skin. Can irritate sensitive skin.
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Goldenseal Root
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Antibiotic, used to fight infections of all kinds, helps healing eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.
Draws out impurities.
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Lavender
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Good for all skin types. Helps with dandruff, acne, allergies, bruises, eczema, insect bites,
sunburns and more.
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Lemongrass
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Anti-oxidant, astringent, anti-septic, bactericidal, skin/tissue toner, helps with acne.
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Oats
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Natural exfoliant. Gently removes dead skin cells, refreshed and rejunvenates the skin.
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Don't use if allergic to oats.
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Peppermint
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Opens the pores, stimulates circulation, helps with acne, ringworm and dermatitis, reduces oily skin.
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Don't use on sensitive skin or children.
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Rose Petals
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Good for all skin types and skin irritations.
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Rosemary
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Helps with acne, dandruff, eczema, dermatitis, promotes hair growth, stimulates the scalp, reduces
oily skin
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May irritate sensitive skin.
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Shea Butter
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Skin protectant. Helps repair cellular degeneration while providing
essential fats and vitamins. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks
and other skin blemishes. It is more emollient than cocoa butter.
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Sweet Almond Oil
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Provides minerals, vitamins and proteins that are essential for
beautiful skin. Penetrates skin easily and provides a protective barrier against the elements
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Tea Tree Oil
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Helps with acne, dandruff, burns, rashes, reduces oily skin, helps heal infected skin.
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May irritate sensitive skin.
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Ylang Ylang
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Good for all skin types, reduces oily skin, scalp tonic, makes a good hair rinse, aids in
hair growth, helps with acne and irritated skin.
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