
Butters and Waxes
Butters and waxes help provide the texture and consistency in recipes for skincare products. Butters are nourishing and softening as they melt on the skin and are partially absorbed, whilst waxes remain on the surface of the skin, providing protection from the environment and preventing loss of moisture.
| Avocado Butter
Avocado Butter is made from the pulp of avocados and cold pressed to preserve its therapeutic properties. It contains essential fatty acids and vitamins. It is beneficial for all skin types. |
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| Beeswax
Beeswax is a thick waxy substance made by bees. It is mainly used in skincare products as a thickening agent or as a barrier to protect the skin, for example in ointments and lip balms. May cause an allergic reaction to people with a bee allergy. |
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| Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax is extracted from the young leaves of the Carnauba wax palm. It has a high melting point and is gentle on the skin. It is used in lip balms to make them less likely to melt in pockets or warm weather. |
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| Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Butter is produced from the seeds of the cocoa tree. It is ideal for massage creams because it is solid at room temperature and melts at body temperature. Cocoa Butter is used as a skin softener and moisturiser because of its mild and nourishing properties. It helps improve the consistency of lip balms, creams and ointments. |
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| Coconut Butter
Coconut Butter is made from the pulp of coconuts. It is solid at room temperature and melts upon contact with the skin. |
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| Kokum Butter
Kokum Butter is cold-pressed from the garcinia tree in India. It is used in skin care products and soaps to soften the skin and restore elasticity. |
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| Mango Butter
Mango Butter is made from mango kernels. It has similar properties to Cocoa Butter, but Mango Butter is softer because it has a low melting point of 40-45°C. |
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| Shea Butter
Shea Butter is extracted from the seed of the Karite tree. It has been used by the people of West Africa for centuries, as food, medicine and skin protection. Shea butter is nourishing for all skin types and contains naturally occurring pro-Vitamin A and Vitamin E. |
Please note: The information in this section relates specifically to our ingredients. It may not apply to the same ingredients from other sources. We check with our suppliers to make sure all our ingredients are vegetarian.
