Natural Skin Care Ingredients and Descriptions
When I formulate a CARŌL’S I set some very rigid standards. The products contain organic ingredients as available. If I would not use it on myself or my children, I will not use it in my products. All herbs are either certified organic or wild crafted (harvested in their wild natural state). One of my most enjoyable activities every year is the annual harvesting I go through to obtain fresh ingredients. CARŌL’S products are designed to be hypoallergenic and cruelty free.
Below is a description of each ingredient used. The following information is not intended as medical advice. Its intention is solely educational.
Herbs
Aloe (Aloe Vera)
Soothes sunburn and minor burns; relieves insect bites, skin irritations, minor cuts and scratches.
Calendula (C. Officianalis)
Benefits slow healing wounds, sores and bruises; has anti-fungal properties.
Chickweed (Stellaria Media)
Benefits cuts, scratches, itching, skin irritations, rashes, eczema and psoriasis.
Comfrey (Symphytum Officianalis)
Aids in the healing of superficial wounds, bruises, sores and insect bites; guards against scar tissue development. Please note: do not use products containing comfrey on deep cuts.
Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis)
Useful for rashes and other skin irritations.
Echinacea
Echinacea belongs to the daisy family of plants. An immune system booster
Golden Seal (Hydrastis canadenis)
A natural antibiotic and a remedy for various gastric and genitourinary disorders.
Lavender (Lavandula Officianalis)
Aids in wound healing, burns, insect bites; antiseptic, disinfectant and insecticide properties; calming to the nervous system.
Marshmallow (Althea Officianalis)
Useful for skin irritations, burns, carbuncles, and wounds.
Myrhh (Commiphora myrrha)
Astringent, healing, and stimulant actions. Used to treat spongy gums and ulcerated throats.
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)
Cooling effect on the skin; helps relieve itching; has antiseptic properties; repellent against mosquitoes.
Plantain (Plantago Lanceolata)
Aids wound healing, sores, cuts, scratches; relieves insect bites and hemorrhoids.
Rose
Tones the skin; helps reduce wrinkles.
St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
Helps heal burns, wounds, sores, bruises and other skin problems.
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana)
A natural, non-drying astringent, tonic, and sedative.astringent, valuable in checking internal and external haemorrhage, useful for bruises and inflammatory swellings.
Base Oils
almond oil
apricot oil
grape seed oil
hemp seed oil
olive oil
vitamin E oil (with almond oil)
wheat germ oil
avocado oil
sunflower oil
jojoba oil
organic neem oil
Herb Infused Oil Herbs
calendula in grape seed oil organic aloe vera
chickweed in olive oil echinacea
comfrey in olive oil golden seal
evening primrose in grape seed oil myrrh
marshmallow in olive oil silica (horsetail)
peppermint in olive oil witch hazel
plantain in olive oil
rose in grape seed oil
St. John's Wort in olive oil
Pure Essential Oils Fragrance Oils
basil almond
bergamot carnation
blue chamomile chamomile
carrot coconut
cedar grapefruit
chamomile lilac
cinnamon honeysuckle
clary sage jasmine
clove english rose
eucalyptus sandalwood
fennel musk
geranium vanilla
ginger green tea
juniper peaches & cream
lemon
lemon grass
lime
lavender organic and non-organic
marjoram
orange
patchouli
peppermint organic and non-organic
pine
rose (pure rose)
rosewood
rosemary
sandalwood
spearmint
tee tree
thyme
wintergreen
ylang ylang
Thickening/Emulsifying Agents Floral Waterbees wax rose water
emulsifying wax
glyceryl monostearate Preservatives
mango butter benzoin
palm stearic germall plus
shea butter potassium sorbate
vegetable glycerin Optiphen Plus
cocoa butter Grapefruit seed extract
xanthan gum
Miscellaneous
apple cider vinegar
castile soap
green clay (France)
honey
micro-dermabrasion crystals
35 % peroxide
seaweed extract
vegetable glycerin
walnut shells
carrot tissue
camphor
menthol crystals
denatured alcohol
soy protein
silk protein oat flower
arrow root powder
tapioca flour
pttato starch
caprylic acid
liquid silica
