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ingredient faq'sYou can feel good about using Paradise City Herbal's natural bodycare. Made by hand, it contains only herbs and flowers, pure vegetable oils and butters, and real essential oils.

Many of the herbs used come straight from my own garden. Any ingredients I don't produce myself come only from known, trusted suppliers and are organic whenever available.

Always free from synthetics, chemical preservatives, animal products and petroleum by-products. And of course, there's no animal testing.

Everything is tested by volunteer humans and is 100% guaranteed.


Shouldn't herbal products be in dark-colored glass?

I read that all the time too! But research shows that "UV light of high enough energy to cause photochemical reactions in most organic molecules is absorbed (not transmitted) by normal glass, regardless of color, it makes no difference if the oils are in brown, blue, green, purple or whatever color glass." I chose to use clear glass so you can see the beautiful, natural hues of my handmade bodycare. Just be sure to store herbal products in a dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.


What's in Paradise City Herbal's Bodycare? (last update: 05/29/10)

Ingredient

Origin

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

what doesn't come from my garden is USA, Organic

Soothing, healing, antibacterial and antiseptic. Excellent for dry skin, wounds and burns.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Egypt, Organic

Chickweed (Stellaria media)

my garden

Cooling and soothing. Used for itching, burns, sores, and cuts.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

my garden

Soothing and emollient. Used for rough skin, aching joints, burns and cuts.

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris)

my garden

Astringent properties arrest bleeding. Used on wounds and cuts.

Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)

Argentina, Organic

Relaxing, calming, antibacterial and antiseptic. Used for stings, burns and cuts.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

my garden

Anti-bacterial.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Guatemala, Organic

Marshmallow

USA, Organic

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

my garden

A bitter aromatic. Helpful for sore, aching muscles and bruises.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)

India, Wildcrafted

Red Clover

USA, Organic

Rosemary

Spain, Organic

Rose (Rosa centifolia)

India, Organic

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

my garden

Anti-inflammatory and nervine properties. Useful for sore muscles, wounds, bruises, varicose veins and mild burns, especially sunburn.

Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris)

my garden

Astringent, possibly antibiotic. Used on wounds and cuts.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

my garden

Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Used for wounds, cuts, burns and rashes.


Aloe Vera gel (Aloe barbadensis)

USA, Organic, Ground fillet of inner leaf/cold pressed

Created by hand, removing the inner fillet of whole Aloe Vera leaves, and then sent to a cold pressed production facility.

* includes natural preservatives of Potassium Sorbate (0.10%), Citric Acid (0.10%)

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca)

India, Expeller Pressed/Unrefined

Softens & protects skin without leaving a greasy residue. Very emollient, ideal for sensitive and mature skin.

Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)

Philippines, Certified organic, Cold Pressed/Unrefined (Virgin)

Moisturizing, mild and gentle.

Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)

Harvested in Africa and processed in Italy, Certified organic, Expeller Pressed/Unrefined.

A moisturizing solid vegetable fat. Rich in vitamin E. Helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin. Provides collagen which assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing.

Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis sativa)

Canada, Cold Pressed/Unrefined

Certified organic, cold-pressed. A rich oil high in essential omega fatty acids and proteins.

Olive Oil (Olea europaea)

made in Argentina using the highest quality Tunisian Olives, Certified organic, unrefined, extra virgin.

Rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins plus essential fatty acids.

Mango Butter (Mangifera indica)

India, Expeller pressed/Refined

Softening, soothing, moisturizing and protective properties. Restores flexibility and reduces appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa rubiginosa)

Chile, Cold Pressed/Unrefined.

Very high in essential fatty acids, rich in vitamins. Used for dry, weathered, dehydrated skin, scars, and wrinkles.

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii)

Ghana, Hand-harvested, Certified organic, Expeller Pressed/Unrefined (raw)

naturally rich in Vitamins A, E, and F. Conditions and protects skin. Intense moisturizer, revitalizes damaged skin and hair.

Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus annus)

Switzerland, Certified organic, Expeller pressed/Partially Refined.

Rich in nutrients, containing minerals, essential fatty acids and vitamins.

Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols from GMO free Soy sources)

Spain, Vacuum Distilled/Unrefined

Wheat Germ Oil (Triticum vulgare)

USA, Cold Pressed/Unrefined.

Rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins, especially vitamin E.

*should not be used by those with wheat or gluten allergies, either externally or internally.

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