Nut Butter
Nut butters contain skin loving nutrients and have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and/or antviral properties. Some can even promote cell regeneration. The blend of nut butters in Essentials' Decadent Hand Cream, Luxurious Body Lotion, Salves and Whipped Body Butters are a special treat for both normal and dry skin.
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Cupuaçu butter contains phytosterols, has a high antioxidant content and the ability to absorb up to 200 percent of its weight in water!! It is high in oleic acid and some consider it to be akin to lanolin.
Kokum butter has a uniform triglyceride composition that may help promote cell regeneration.
Mango butter has natural emollient properties and a slightly different fatty acid content than shea and cocoa butters.
Murumuru butter, called the “vegetable silicone”, is high in lauric and myristic acids and rich in Omega fatty acids 3, 6 and 9 as well as Vitamins A and C. It also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties and can be a great option for sensitive skin.
Shea Butter is rich in essential fatty acids, minerals and vitamins A and C. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
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Bath Salts
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Our high quality blend of salts including Dead Sea, French Grey, Pink Himalayan, Sea (Atlantic and/or Pacific) and/or Magnesium Sulfate are a lovely addition to a warm bath. Morning, mid-day or after a long day, sprinkle Essentials' Bath Salt or Bath Soak blends into a bath tub or a foot bath with warm water, soak and enjoy! Bath salts are a great way to get magnesium and valuable trace minerals. Our skin soaks them in through the process of dermal absorption. Bath salts are also included in Essentials Bath Fizzies for bubble lovers.
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Dead Sea salt’s high mineral content is credited with cleansing and detoxifying skin and can be useful for soothing dry skin.
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French Grey salt contains trace minerals like calcium, potassium, copper, zinc and iron and can provide health-enhancing nutrients.
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Pink Himalayan salt is a powerful detoxifier that can help relax cramped muscles. It can be full of up to 84 valuable trace minerals.
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Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom) is considered to ease muscle aches and cleanse pores. It can be a beneficial because a number of maladies are associated with magnesium deficiency.
These statements are for information only. They have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.