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Mangifera Indica seed oil and Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter are the fats expressed from the seeds (also called kernels) of Mangifera Indica.

Mango butter is obtained from the fruit seed of Mango Tree, which is native to the sub-tropics of India and other similar climates throughout the world. Its chemical structure is similar to both Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter and is used in similar applications.

Mango is a large, evergreen tree, thought to have originated in the Indo-Burma region and is now grown throughout the world. It has been cultivated for over 6,000 years.

Mango Butter is naturally white or yellow in color with a slight odor. Mango Kernels have an oil contens of 8% to 10%.

Mangoes are an excellent nutritional source, containing an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants - calcium, potassium, Vitamin A, E and C and several B Vitamins. Many studies have shown the health-promoting benefits of Mango.

Vitellaria Paradoxa Nilotica (Shea Butter tree) is an indigenous African tree species that is widely distributed in the dry areas of northern and eastern Uganda.

Vitellaria Nilotica Butter is produced only in Uganda and Sudan and is softer, melts at a lower temperature, has a higher absorbtion rate and smells less strongly than the western kind (Vitellaria Paradoxa), that is produced in Ghana among others.

Real Shea Butter is an off- white or ivory-colored fat extracted from the nut of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria Paradoxa). Kpangnan Butter is yellow in color and comes from the African Butter Tree.

Kpangnan butter is affectionately known as "Yellow Shea Butter" or "Golden Shea Butter".

This Shea Butter is very smooth, with a firm consistency that is to be expected from raw shea. It has a light nutty smell that is also typical of real Shea.

Most people gravitate towards Kpangnan because of the consistency, the tale of it being Golden Shea, and its a bit cheaper to supply. Eastern African (Kpangnan Butter) Shea Butter is softer than West African Shea Butter. It is creamier and silky, making it quick and easy to apply. Eastern Shea Butter has a sweeter scent than West African shea butter.

Chemical structure:

Shea Butter is a triglyceride composed primarily of a monounsaturated fatty acid - oleic acid(omega-9)  (40-60%), and a saturated fatty acid - stearic acid (20 - 50%). These components make it melt around body temperature, and absorb well into skin.

Shea Paradoxa contains more Vitamin A and is better if you want to use it on scars. The Western Shea contains more Vitamin E than the nilotica.

Kpangnan unsaponifiable value is not as high as unrefined Shea Butter.

The Maya believed the Kakaw (Cacao) was discovered by the gods in a mountain that also contained other delectable foods to be used by them. According to Maya mythology, the Plumed Serpent gave Cacao to the Maya after humans were created from maize by divine grandmother goddess Xmucane.

Mango Butter is known for its abundant emollient properties and is known for its ability to aid in healing wounds and regenerative cells. It has a long history of use in tropical regions as a skin softener and for its ability to moisturize, protect, restore and reduce the degeneration of skin cells. It is also known to protect against UV radiation.

Mango Butter has a protective effect against UV radiation. Dermatologists often recommend Mango Butter for the treatment of wrinkles

Kpangnan Butter is softer - powdery like - leaving you with a drier yet, silky feeling. Shea Butter is a bit harder than Kpangnan Butter and upon application leaves a bit of shine while absorbing into the skin. If you want quality, go with 100% unrefined Shea Butter for the hair and skin.

Arthrospira is a genus of free-floating filamentous cyanobacteria characterized by cylindrical, multicellular trichomes in an open left-hand helix. There is a dietary supplement made from Arthrospira Platensis and Arthrospira Maxima, known as Spirulina.

The Maxima and Platensis species were once classified in the genus Spirulina. There is now agreement that they are in fact Arthrospira; nevertheless, and somewhat confusingly, the older term Spirulina remains in use for historical reasons.

Arthrospira Platensis and Arthrospira Maxima occur naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes with high pH and high concentrations of carbonate and bicarbonate. Arthrospira Platensis occurs in Africa, Asia and South America, whereas Arthrospira Maxima is confined to Central America and Arthrospirapacifica is endemic to Hawaii Islands of America.

Most cultivated Spirulina is produced in open channel raceway ponds, with paddle-wheels used to agitate the water. The largest commercial producers of Spirulina are located in the United States, Thailand, India, Taiwan, China, Pakistan, Burma, Greece and Chile.

Glass dropper bottles are available in a great selection of sizes, shapes and colors, from the 1/3 oz green glass boston round to the 2 oz oval amber bottles.

The glass euro dropper bottles have many features that make them great bottles for essential oils and oils. The glass bottles come complete with orifice reducer for controlled essential oil dispensing. Dark color glass bottles such as blue and amber could possibly be helpful for light sensitive products.

Essential oil sample bottles are a convenient, simple way to share essential oil and oils samples with friends, family, and prospective customers and distributors.

Hippophae Rhamnoides, common Sea-Buckthorn, is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeagnaceae. Hippophae Rhamnoides can grow 2 - 4 m high. The leaves are alternate, narrow and lanceolate, with silvery-green upper faces.

It is dioecious, which means that the male and female flowers grow on different shrubs. The male inflorescence is built up of four to six flowers without petals. The female inflorescence consists normally of only one flower without petals and contains one ovary and one ovule. Male plants need to be planted near the female plants to allow fertilisation and fruit production. The oval or lightly roundish fruits grow in compact grapes varying from pale yellow to dark orange and weighing from 0,2 g to 1 g. Oil can be extracted from either the seeds or the pulp of the fruit.

Hippophae Rhamnoides is a native plant throughout Europe, including Britain, from Norway south and east to Spain and Asia to Japan and the Himalayas.

It is grown as an agricultural plant in Germany, France, Finland, India and China. China is the largest agricultural producer.

The origin of the plant is Nepal and it migrated to other parts of Eurasia after the last Ice Age. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Chemical structure:

Oils from Sea-Buckthorn seeds and pulp differ considerably in fatty acid composition. While linoleic acidand α-linolenic acidare the major fatty acids in seed oil, Sea-Buckthorn pulp oil contains approximately 65% combined of the monounsaturated fatty acid, palmitoleic acid, and the saturated fattyacid, palmitic acid. Few other vegetable oils contain a similar quantity of these fatty acids. Both the seed and pulp oils are rich in tocopherols, tocotrienols and plant sterols. In addition, the pulp oil contains especially high levels of carotenoids.

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon validus

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Part Typically Used: Wild grass leaves, grass tufts

Color: Light to mid yellow in hue

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Lemony/grass smell with slightly herbaceous base notes. Medium to Strong.

Cymbopogon  comes from the Greek ‘ kumb’ meaning nacelle (boat) and "pogon" meaning bores or beard. It is said that it appeared in the composition of holy oil (olive oil, grooves, myrrh and citronella).

Cymbopogon validus oil is a pure therapeutic quality aromatherapy essential oil, produced using wild-crafted plants and traditional methods, from South Africa, obtained from the grass.

The Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a woody shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its piquant berries. It is native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia where it prefers damp fertile soils and is widely cultivated both commercially and domestically.

The Back currantshrub is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is particularly popular in Eastern Europe and Russia. It is winter hardy but cold weather at flowering time during the spring reduces the size of the crop.

Bunches of small, glossy black fruit develop along the stems in the summer and can be harvested by hand or by machine. The fruit is rich in Vitamin C, various other nutrients, phytochemicals and antioxidants.

Ribes nigrum Buds essential oils obtained from three Blackcurrant varieties. Essential oils where distillation by steam distillation. In that time we get and blackcurrant distillate.

The oil itself is rich in Vitamins B1 and C, tocopherols, and phytopherols.

The Cucumber, or Cucumis Sativus, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of fruits, which also includes Melons, Squashes, and Gourds.

Cucumber Seed oil is perfect for making salad dressings (drizzling over salads) and mayonnaise or sprinkling on Cucumber salad.

Cucumber Seed oil works as an anthelmintic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, demulcent, diuretic, febrifuge, purgative, vermifuge.

Cucumber oil is believed to be beneficial for treating some dry skin conditions, acne, boils, and for helping the skin to retain moisture.

The high tocopherol and tocotrienol content indicates that Cucumber Seed oil would be effective in defending skin cells from free-radical damage.

This oil boosts production of collagen, stimulates cell turnover, and increases skin's suppleness.

Cucumber Seed oil can also help with healing of many illnesses including lung, stomach, and chest problems.

Moistens the lungs for lung dryness for those who live in or are travelling in hot or dry climates.

This oil cools the blood and has a purifying effect on the intestines. It also kills tapeworms.

It is good in all cases where it is necessary to neutralize the excessive acidity, as in diabetes, gout, obesity, arthritis.

Cucumber Seed oil can also be used on the scalp. Many psoriasis and eczema sufferers will also experience outbreaks in the scalp area. A couple of drops of Cucumber oil can be massaged into the scalp to help keep symptoms under control.

Suitable for sensitive, dry, combination, mature skin types.

Cucumber Seed oil can be effective in treating dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, acne and sunburned skin. It is a good choice for inclusion in formulations for revitalizing maturing skin. It is a good choice for inclusion in formulations for revitalizing maturing skin. It is excellent choice for use in moisturising formulations for the skin and hair care.

Cucumber Seed oil is very light with a fatty acid composition that helps to keep the skin fresh, soft and moisturized.

Cucumber Seed oil spreads easily and is absorbed relatively quickly by the skin. The oil is absorbed quickly by the skin and it spreads well without leaving a sticky skin feeling.

Studies indicate that phytosterols help the skin strengthen its lipid barrier. Restoring proper moisture balance, smoothing the skin's surface and improving skin elasticity. Phytosterols are also known for their ability to nourish and stimulate the skin cells to encourage regeneration of healthy skin cells.

The Vitamin B1 and C content of Cucumber oil is believed to help detoxify the skin's pores and, consequently, helps to eliminate some related conditions, such as acne or boils.

The tocopherols and phytopherols in this oil are believed to help restore the skin's moisture levels and help maintain proper balance. Cucumber Seed oil improving skin elasticity.

It could go into any skin care products for sensitive skin or around the eyes.

Another benefit of Cucumber Seed oil includes the properties of building elasticity of naturally curly hair, keeping it strong and preventing annoying breakage caused by weak, chemical and/or heat damaged hair.

The natural silica in the Cucumber Seed encourages new hair growth and helps to reduce the chances of hair loss.

Chlorinated water can inflict severe damage to the hair and applying Cucumber Seed oil will act like a shield by leaving a protective barrier on each hair strand so that the chemicals from pool water won't be absorbed by the hair. In addition, those who have brittle nails will also benefit from using this oil.

Cucumber Seed oil can lead to the accelerated healing of blemishes, pimples, and boils.