Iron Oxides: Oxidized minerals from the earth. Crush Groove is made from lead-free inorganic oxides. Historically, minerals were used by the ancient Egyptians to ward off evil spirits as well as to provide relief from the glaring sun.
Lavender: A native to the Mediterraneann and is well known for its aromatherapy for the mind, body , and soul. The aromatic flowers reduces stress, nervous tension, irritability and also treats depression as well as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Unlike artificial fragrances, lavender is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
Arrowroot Powder: Native to the tropics of South America. It has a long history of cultivation by native peoples of the Arawak tribe, who developed an extensive treatment process for extracting the usable arrowroot powder from the roots. Arrowroot powder is healthier alternative for talcum in baby powder and natural cosmetics.
Zinc Oxide: A natural mineral combined with a compound of oxygen that acts a an astrigent, antiseptic, and sun-screen agent.. This mineral is also a natural care treatment for dry skin, acne, dermatitis, rashes, cuts, eczema, burns, cuts, and poison ivy to name a few.
Calendula: The flower petals of the calendula plant that provides antibacterial and immunostimulant properties. The herb stimulates the production of collagen at wound sites and minimizes scarring.
Hemp: A cannabis plant that has been used for culinary, medicinal, and industrial purposes from many cultures for centuries. It is an excellent skin conditioner and is rich in Omega 3 &6 Essential Fatty Acids.
Neutral Henna: A conditioning herb that will not stain the skin but gives all other benefits of henna. Neutral henna is traditionally used for medicinal purposes.
Jojoba: A liquid wax that comes from the beans of the shrub like plant, simmondsia chinensis. It is bright and golden in color and has absorption properties that are similar to our skins own sebum.
Kudzu: A root that is also known as the Japanese arrowroot, which is an edible vegetable of Asian origin with a medicinal root used in interal and external healing for over 2000 years.
Neroli: A sweet-floral essential oil produced by the blossoms of the bitter orange tree which is used for problem skin.
Seamoss: A cartilaginous alga that appears at low tide on all the shores of the North Atlantic with anti-aging properties that promote youthful and soft skin.
Shea Butter: A fatty extract from the seed of the Shea treeused for centuries on the African continent for it's remarkable healing properties for various skin ailments. Unrefined Shea Butter is a superior moisturizer, providing minor sunscreen and anti-inflammatory agents for soft, beautiful skin.
Sweet Almond Oil: An emollient that is known for its ability to soften, soothe, and re-condition the skin. It is Naturally pressed from raw almond kernels and is exceptionally rich in fatty acids containing Vitamins B1, B2, B6, amd Vitamin E.
Virgin Coconut Cream: Expeller pressed coconut flesh that helps to retain the moisture in your skin. The oil is obtained from the Philippines and it is extracted from the coconut with simple techniques which have been used for centuries by the natives.
Green Tea: Plant-derived leaves rich in polyphenols that even skin cell and skin pigmentation and possesses anti-inflammatory activity.
Ylang Ylang: A small flower from the Cananga tree native to the Philippines, Maylasia and Indonesia. The essential oil acts as an antidepressant, anti-bacterial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, calmative, euphoric, hypotensive, nervine, regulator, sedative (nervous), stimulant (circulatory), and tonic.
French Clay: A clarifying clay that is mined from the bedrock quarries in France and is used to detoxify impurities from the skin.
