shea butter moisturizer recipe

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The ingredients and properties of the oil for soap, lotions, serums, Bath and Body

To help take the mystery out of the ingredients listed in the soap, lotion, serum or other products received from Momma Muse (made by hand or in the bathroom and other companies in the body), is a list of commonly used ingredients by the common name, name of the label (the FDA requires the name INCI – International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients) and description of the benefits of skin and properties it offers. Do not let those mysterious names on the labels of scare – much of it is just a complicated name for a simple ingredient.

Water distilled
– Always use distilled for purity and safety.

Hydrosols
INCI used depends on the hydrosol.
– Hydrosols are also known as floral waters, essential water and distillates. They purify the water that is produced during the extraction process essential oils of plants and flowers. The hydrosols we use are all natural, contains no fragrance.

Infusions & Teas
In some recipes, herb infused oils, or create a tea with distilled water and herbs are used to maximize the benefits of specific plants. Not to mention, is contested label beautiful.

Almond Oil
Prunus amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil
– An excellent skin softener and cream moisturizer. Almond oil is ideal for all skin types but especially beneficial for dry or irritated skin.

Apricot kernel oil
Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil
– High in both vitamins A and E. It helps moisturize and soften skin. Helps skin retain its elasticity, clarity and flexibility.

Rice bran oil
Oryza sativa (rice) bran oil
– A nourishing oil and a powerful skin protectant, high in gamma-oryzanol as well as antioxidants, which protect and nourish the skin. RBO is rich in phytosterols, helping to reduce inflammation and relieve discomfort. It also contains more vitamin E in the form Liquica. Beneficial to mature, sensitive and delicate skin.

Olive Squalane
Squalane (Olea Europea)
– Squalene is a very light, fine oil is absorbed deeply and quickly into the skin without leaving oily residue. Squalene oil is wonderful for skin problems such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes, psoriasis, cracks and therefore help with bruising or skin healing. Because squalene is naturally present in the skin (a botanical lipid) with a structure identical to human lipid molecule, which is used in products to help reduce facial wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin.

Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
– Jojoba oil contains proteins and minerals. It is similar to our own sebum which is secreted into the glands, helping to lubricate, as well as protect our skin.

Fractionated coconut oil
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
– This oil helps carry therapeutic oils light under the skin. Containing medium chain triglycerides, it also helps moisturize and soften skin.

Vitamin E
Tocopherol
– A natural antioxidant skin, promoting healthy tissue – healing and rejuvenation.

Monoi de Tahiti
Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil (and) Gardenia Tahitensis
– A moisturizer and natural fragrance oil that rapidly penetrates the skin acts as a natural barrier to help prevent dehydration (and wrinkles) of the skin. A wonderful, perfumed oil of course excellent for all skin types.

Palm Oil
Sodium palmate
– Used as a base ingredient in many soaps luxury and expensive. It is considered a vegetable tallow which produces a hard bar of soap that is to Once soft and clean.

Palm kernel oil
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
Sodium Palm kernelate
– Very similar qualities as palm oil, which produces a clean, hard bar of soap that lathers well.

Coconut Oil
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Sodium cocoate
– Coconut oil has a hard bar of soap that lathers beautifully.

Olive Oil
Olea europaea (Olive) Oil
Sodium Olivato
– A moisturizing oil used in soaps – soaps Castilla generally 100% olive oil, but there is no requirement as to what percentage should be used. Softens skin while attracting moisture to your skin. It makes a mild soap keeps skin soft, supple and youthful.

Shea Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) from fruit
– Shea Butter is deep penetrating and long acting. Is it necessary to restore the skin's moisture balance and prevent visible signs aging and wrinkles.

Cocoa butter
Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
Sodium Cocoa Butterate
– Cocoa butter is absorbed quickly into the skin to soften, lubricate, moisten and nutrients to the skin. great works to prevent and treat scars, striae, and skin damage.

Glycerin
Glycerin
– Glycerin is a humectant, which means it attracts moisture to the skin. This is the whole idea of lotion right? To hydrate your skin, keeping it soft. That is fine.

Emulsifier
Glyceryl stearate (and) Cetearyl alcohol (and) stearoyl lactylate
– Because the lotion is made with a mixture of oil and water, an emulsifier is required and keep mixing the two together. We chose a natural self-emulsifier that helps provide a natural moisturizing factor found in the skin. Our emulsifier provides a packaging and smoothness to the skin.

Stearic acid
Stearic acid
– We use acid 100% palm stearic acid derivative (ie vegetarian). Stearic acid is used to help bind oils and water, but also to help thicken, as well as stabilizing lotion.

Cyclomethicone
Cyclomethicone
– Used to prevent a greasy appearance and spread a silky smooth feel to the lotion. Commonly used in lotions to provide a powder "feel. It is also used as body sprays and bath (Bath salts, etc.).

Preservative
Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl urea, carbamate Iodopropynl
– Condoms we use in our lotions a broad spectrum, non-paraben bactericide and fungicide. It is very effective against gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, yeasts, molds and troublesome organisms home. We have tested our lotions, apart from giving to family and friends, but we always use the recommended percentage of condom with maximum safety for our users.

Bleach
Sodium hydroxide
– This is the chemical used to make soap. Without this chemical, there soap, period. makes sodium hydroxide a chemical reaction called saponification. Once saponification is complete, the finished product is soap – And there is no lye in the finished product. Sodium hydroxide will see our list of ingredients, however, another form of a list is like a saponified oil – for example, an olive oil soap could just list as sodium Olivato "- which means the same as sodium hydroxide, olive oil.

Fragrance oil
Fragrance
– Fragrance oils are added in small quantities as to be an irritant for most people. However, add just enough to give a light scent in your favorite scent, will struggle to resist the urge to smell your hands (again and again!). May not be included in lotions, as they are capable of making available unscented, natural aroma hydrosols or essential oils – usually by special order.

Dyes
– We use a combination of mica, oxides, spices, and clays to make colors in our products.

About the Author

Judi Cox is a work at home mom living in the Ohio Valley with her husband and 4 children. She enjoys gardening for fun and for the birds, playing with the kids, reading, and promoting other mom businesses. She has been making soap and lotion since 2001. Visit MommaMuse.com.

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