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![ingredients [e]](images/ingredientssmheader.gif "Natural Ingredients Dictionary [E]")
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At Vada Natural Body Care, we think there is something magical about nature. We seek to capture that magic in each of our luxurious handmade, natural bath and body products. Therefore, we use the finest natural ingredients from around the globe.
This Natural Ingredients Dictionary is a good reference for the definitions and descriptions of the benefits of our natural ingredients
Please select a letter below to choose an ingredient.
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Echinacea/Echinacea Angustifolia Root Powder: an antibacterial, anti-irritant
and anti-inflammatory herbal extract containing powerful anti-oxidants. Echinacea is
very stimulating, so it is used to help improve acne-prone skin
Elderberry/Sambuccus Nigra (elderberry) Fruit Powder: used for bluish-purple pigment
Epsom Salts/Magnesium Sulfate: This very plentiful and popular salt helps to detoxify the skin and soothe swollen joints and limbs. Epsom Salts contribute to an especially enjoyable foot soak.
Erythrulose/d-Erythrulose: A non-toxic sugar derived from red raspberries that
effectively darkens the colour of skin, similar to the process oxidation of fruit, ie
bananas or apples, browning when left exposed to air. The effects of erythrulose are
normally seen 24-48 hours after application.
Essential Oil: Essential oils are distilled from plant material using water, steam or
both. The process involves placing plant material over a grate and forcing steam
through the grate. Alternatively, the plant material can be placed in boiling water. In
either case, the heat from the steam and/or water causes the plant material to break
apart and release an aromatic vapour. This vapour is condensed through cooling tubes
into liquid form. This liquid is the essential oil of the plant, along with the hydrosol
(water) of the plant. The essential oil and hydrosol are then separated from one
another and separately bottled for shipping and sale. Essential oils have remarkable
qualities that enhance health, beauty and well being. They help to revitalize skin,
encouraging radiance and resilience.
Eucalyptus/Eucalyptus Globulus (eucalyptus) Leaf Oil: The eucalyptus tree
grows to heights approaching 100 feet. The silvery-green leaves are dried and
included in our natural, handmade bath tub tea blends. Eucalyptus is often used as an
antiseptic and decongestant and is believed to relieve cold and flu symptoms. In
skincare, eucalyptus essential oil is employed for its reputed astringent and
anti-inflammatory properties.
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