I have found over almost 50 years of teaching about Herbal Medicine & Natural Skin care Formulation, that ALOE VERA should be an ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT, that is added to almost ALL formulations.
It is the ANTI-AGING and HEALING herb, with an amazing capacity to produce more fibroblast cells, some 6-8 times faster than normal cells. These particular cells manufacture collagen, which keeps the skin firm and elastic. Skin cells become softer, smoother, more alive and vibrant, as Aloe vera allows the skin to rejuvenate itself at a much deeper cellular level.
Aloe vera contains more than 75 nutritional compounds in approximately 1% of the plant. It has the UNIQUE ability to penetrate body tissues up to 7 layers deep, assisting to carry, not only itself, but the other ingredients within your formula much much deeper into the tissues for greater healing and regeneration. Aloe Vera cleanses, anaesthetizes, and promotes wound healing, reduces scarring, cools inflammation, and greatly promotes the growth of new healthy cells from deep within and it does this very gently, and safely on all skin types.
Aloe vera should not be used at higher ratios than 15 to 20% of your formulations, or it will exhibit a drying quality on the skin – however, this may be a requirement of formulas created perhaps for excessively oil and problem skin types, acne or for weeping burns etc. where extra drying ability is important. Aloe vera is also most effective for scalp issues too.
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This Beautiful Range of Organic Aloe Vera Herbal extracts is unique in that the natural fragrances and colours related to each plant used, are fully extracted from our chosen plants. There are no additives, just organic plant material and organic Aloe vera, with a shelf life of 18 months. We currently have only a limited range available of these gorgeous products, with more to come in the future. They are only available in 50ml and 100ml dropper bottles and are not currently able to make any other sizes.
In this post we are highlighting two specific extracts; Heirloom Rose Aloe Vera Extract and Hibiscus Aloe Vera Extract, hence the gorgeous red and pink colours of the products that you can see in the photos!
HEIRLOOM ROSE ALOE VERA EXTRACT
This has THE most beautiful rich natural rose scent and colour, and may be added safely to ANY product range from newborn bubs to old damaged skins. It has extremely high levels of anti-oxidants, Vitamins such as Vit C, E, A, B1, B2, B3, Vit K, Bioflavonoids, polyphenols and pectin, and will create a gentle pink tone to your creams, lotions, gels etc, along with a delicious scent of Roses.
HIBISCUS ALOE VERA EXTRACT. Hibiscus is known as the BOTOX PLANT
It firstly has the deepest colour, a very deep red scarlet shade and a gentle fragrance uniquely Hibiscus. Hibiscus plumps and firms the skin. It is a rich natural source of AHA = Alpha Hydroxy Acids, is very high in Anti-oxidants, Vitamins and minerals. It slows Collagen degradation and prevents Elastin breakdown, and when extracted via Aloe Vera, it becomes a most powerful anti-aging ingredient, that also has a rich mucilage content that aids in retaining cell moisture levels to offer a younger, plumper and firmer look to the skin.
The other extracts in this range are :
Marshmallow root
Red clover flowers
Kawa Kawa
Kaffir Lime
Calendula
Lemon Verbena
Lavender
MSM
Vanilla bean
Prices are 50ml = $9.95
100ml = $19.50.
Both in dropper bottles
Order your delicious herbal extracts from Cottage Hill Herbs! You can place your order via phone (04-526 4753) or e-mail donna@cottagehillherbs.co.nz.
