BENTONITE Bentonite is a type of clay that is formed from the weathering of volcanic ash. It is named after the largest deposit of bentonite clay located in Fort Benton, Wyoming. Bentonite clay is composed mainly of montmorillonite, a soft...
Astaxanthin Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that belongs to a larger class of compounds known as terpenes. It is a red-orange pigment and is often classified as a type of xanthophyll, which is a subset of carotenoids. Astaxanthin...
BERGAMOTA Citrus bergamia Bergamot refers to both a citrus fruit and the essential oil extracted from its peel. The bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) is a small, pear-shaped citrus fruit that is a cross between a sour orange and a lemon...
MAGNOLIA Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia refers to a large genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Magnoliaceae. These trees and shrubs are known for their large, fragrant flowers and are native to East Asia, Southeast Asia, and North America. Magnolias...
FENUGREEK Trigonella foenum-graecum Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual herb belonging to the Fabaceae family, and its seeds are commonly used as a spice and an ingredient in traditional medicine. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, Southern Europe,...
ORRIS Rhizoma iridis Orris refers to the rhizomes, or underground stems, of the iris plant, particularly those of the Iris germanica and Iris pallida species. The rhizomes of these iris plants are dried and processed to extract orris root, which...
CARDAMOM Elettaria cardamomum Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a spice native to the Indian subcontinent and is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is well-known for its warm, aromatic flavor and is used in both sweet and savory dishes....
VETIVER Chrysopogon zizanioides Vetiver, scientifically known as Vetiveria zizanioides, is a tropical grass that is native to India. It is a tall, slender plant with long, thin leaves and an extensive root system. The essential oil extracted from the roots...
YLAN YLANG Cananga odorata Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The tree produces fragrant flowers, and the essential oil extracted from these flowers is known as ylang-ylang essential...
WILD ORANGE Capparis mitchelli Wild orange, scientifically known as Citrus sinensis, is a type of orange that is known for its sweet and citrusy aroma. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and is a citrus fruit. Wild orange is commonly...
RASSOUL CLAY Moroccan Stevensite Rassoul clay, also known as Rhassoul clay or Ghassoul clay, is a natural mineral clay that has been used for centuries for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. It is sourced from ancient deposits in the Atlas Mountains...
BLUE TANSY Tanacetum annuum Blue tansy, scientifically known as Tanacetum annuum, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Morocco and Portugal and is known for its striking blue color, which is derived from the presence...
SANDALWOOD Sandalwood refers to a class of fragrant woods from trees belonging to the genus Santalum. The most well-known and widely used species are Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) and Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum). These trees are valued for the aromatic...
ROYAL JELLY Royal jelly is a substance produced by worker bees in a honeybee colony, and it is fed exclusively to the queen bee throughout her entire life. It is a milky-white, gelatinous substance that is secreted from the glands...
COCONUT CHARCOAL Cocos nucifera Coconut charcoal, also known as activated charcoal made from coconut shells, is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. Activation involves exposing...
BEE POLLEN Bee pollen is a mixture of flower pollen, nectar, enzymes, honey, wax, and bee secretions that bees collect and pack into granules. It is considered a superfood due to its rich nutritional profile. Bee pollen is collected by...
RAW HONEY Raw honey is honey that is unprocessed and unfiltered, straight from the beehive. Unlike the honey you typically find on supermarket shelves, which has often been pasteurized and filtered to remove impurities, raw honey retains all of its...
SHEA BUTTER Vitellaria paradoxa Shea refers to shea butter, a fat extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa or Butyrospermum parkii). Shea butter is widely used in cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products for its moisturizing and...
PERU BALSAM Myroxylon balsamum Peru balsam, scientifically known as Myroxylon balsamum, is a resinous substance obtained from certain trees native to Central America, particularly from the Myroxylon genus. The two primary species that produce Peru balsam are Myroxylon balsamum var....
AMARANTH SEED Amaranthus Amaranth refers to a group of plant species that are cultivated for their edible seeds, leaves, and stems. Amaranth has a long history of use as a food source and has been cultivated by various cultures around...
SCHISANDRA FRUIT Schisandra chinensis Schisandra is a berry-producing plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The plant is native to Northern China, Russia, and parts of Korea. The berries of the...
