Natural Skin Care Ingredients and Descriptions
When I formulate a Life Root product, 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. Life Root products are designed to be hypoallergenic, chemical free 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.
Oils (not organic)
almond oil
apricot oil
grape seed oil
hemp seed oil
olive oil
vitamin E oil
wheat germ oil
avocado oil
sunflower oil
jojoba oil
almond oil
organic Neem oil
Essential Oils Fragrance Oils
basil almond bergamot carnation
blue chamomile-extra charges apply chamomile carrot coco cedar grapefruit
chamomile lilac
cinnamon honeysuckle
clary sage jasmine
clove English rose
eucalyptus sandalwood
fennel musk
geranium vanilla ginger
juniper
lemon
lemon grass
lime
lavender organic and non-organic
marjoram
orange
patchouli
peppermint organic and non-organic
pine
rose (pure rose) -extra charges apply
rosewood
rosemary
sandalwood -extra charges apply
spearmint
tee tree
thyme
wintergreen
ylang ylang
Thickening/Emulsifying Agents Floral Water



bees wax rose water cocoa butter



emulsifying wax



glyceryl monostearate Preservatives



mango butter benzoin



palm stearic germall plus



shea butter potassium sorbate



vegetable glycerin



xanthan gum







Herb Infused Oil Herbs



calendula in grapeseed oil organic aloe vera



chickweed in olive oil echinacea



comfrey in olive oil golden seal



evening primrose in grapeseed oil myrrh



marshmallow in olive oil silica (horsetail)



peppermint in olive oil witch hazel



plantain in olive oil



rose in grapeseed oil



St. John's Wort in olive oil







Miscellaneous



apple cider vinegar organic



castile soap



green clay (France)



honey



micro-dermabrasion crystals



35 % peroxide



seaweed extract



vegetable glycerin



walnut shells





