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Praan Naturals Apricot Kernel Oil is cold expeller pressed from only carefully selected, certified organic kernels of Prunus armeniaca, a small, cultivated apricot tree that is believed to originate from western Asia. Apricot Kernel Oil is a light yet highly emollient oil that absorbs rapidly into the skin. It is an unsaturated oil that is similar in texture and composition to that of Sweet Almond Oil. However, Apricot Kernel Oil possesses a slightly higher composition of the omega-6 essential fatty acid Linoleic Acid.

Green Jojoba Wax Beads can be added to cleansers, scrubs, thick gels and creams to achieve gentle exfoliation. They look beautiful when suspended in suspension shower gels. Size: 28/60 (250 to 600 microns)

Professional Strength Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a powerful broad spectrum citrus based anti-microbial that can be used to extend product shelf life and protect personal skin care formulations against bacteria and fungus. Professional Strength GSE possesses strong antiseptic, germicidal, antibacterial, fungicidal and anti-viral properties and also acts as an anti-oxidant. Professional Strength Grapefruit Seed Extract is formulated from both the seeds and the pulp of grapefruits (Citrus grandis). The process of extraction yields an active botanically-derived product consisting of flavonoids, such as naringen, ascorbic acid, tocopherols and citric acid which is then blended with USP vegetable glycerin and additional ascorbic acid. The main active constituents are flavonoids and ascorbic acid. The heavy viscous liquid is yellow/golden brown in color and has a mild citrus aroma. Professional Strength GSE Properties: Antimicrobial Antioxidant Germicidal Antiseptic Antibacterial (Protects against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative bacteria including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.) Fungicidal (Protects against Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger.) Antiviral Biodegradable Non-corrosive Considered Environmentally Safe Non-Toxic and Non-Irritating (when used at dilutions of up to 0.2%) Composition: Active Ingredients (60%): Grapefruit Seed Extract: 42-46% Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): 14-18% Inert Ingredients (40%): Glycerine: 37-40% Moisture: 0-3% Uses: Grapefruit Seed Extract is a potent antimicrobial that should be considered for inclusion in personal care products that contain water, milk, hydrosols or other aqueous liquids. Moisturizers Serums Balms Facial Toners Mud Packs Exfoliants Personal Fragrance Products Liquid Soaps Hair Care Products Can Also Be Used to Help Disinfect Laboratory Utensils and Manufacturing Equipment Recommended Usage as an Antimicrobial in Personal Care Applications: 2,000 ppm (0.2%) This usage rate is provided as a guideline only. Formulations should be challenge tested by a qualified laboratory to ensure products are adequately protected. Soluble in the Following Fluids: Water Glycol Alcohol Organic Solvents Compatible With the Following Ingredients: Nonionic Agents Citric Acid Ascorbic Acid Acetic Acid Sodium Acetate Potassium Hydroxide Borax Sodium Sulfate Sodium Carbonate Isopropanol Alcohol Not Compatible With the Following Ingredients: Anionic Wetting Agents

Praan Naturals Emulsifying Wax is used to prevent oil and water from separating in creams and lotions. Emulsifying Wax is supplied in white waxy pellets or flakes, and it has low odor. It is made from vegetable source fatty alcohols. However, it is not considered "all natural." It combines the emollient, emulsifying, thickening properties of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. Emulsifying Wax can form extremely stable w/o or o/w emulsions.

Indonesian Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is steam distilled from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum burmanni tree. It is a warm, highly aromatic, spicy oil that possesses an aroma that is a cross between traditional Cinnamon Bark Oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and Cassia Bark Oil (Cinnamomum cassia). It is an affordable alternative to Cinnamomum zeylanicum and is well suited, in appropriate safe dilutions, for use in soaps, personal care and room fragrancing applications. The beautiful, spicy aroma blends well with oils in the citrus, floral, spice, woods and resin categories. It blends especially well with clove, ylang ylang, rose, frankincense, geranium and patchouli. It is a favorite aroma of all genders and ages. It can bring a lovely warmth and complexity to otherwise ordinary aromatic formulations. For holistic aromatherapy applications, Indonesian Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is especially energizing and uplifting. Although spice oils like Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil are warming and are most commonly used during the Autumn and Winter seasons, the oil is lovely to use at any time of year. As a warming oil, it is a wonderful addition to massage oil formulations. However, do not exceed the recommended usage rate. Use extreme care when including Indonesian Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil and do not exceed 0.07% in leave-on topical applications as recommended by IFRA and Essential Oil Safety (Edition 2) by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

Praan Naturals Apricot Seed Powder is a finely ground, beautiful tan and brown speckled powder that provides medium to aggressive abrasion when incorporated into exfoliating natural beauty and personal care products. The powder is produced by carefully selecting, drying, grinding, sifting and irradiating premium quality apricot kernels. Apricot seeds are also sometimes known as apricot kernels, pits or stones. Suggested uses include liquid and bar soaps, washes, cleansers and scrubs. The concentration of Apricot Kernel Powder incorporated into a formulation will affect the extent of exfoliation of the finished product.

Brown Jojoba Wax Beads can be added to cleansers, scrubs, thick gels and creams to achieve gentle exfoliation. They look beautiful when suspended in suspension shower gels. Size: 28/60 (250 to 600 microns)

The Acai Palm, also known as the Assai Palm, is a species of palm trees native to Brazil and other regions of South and Central America. The Acai Palm bears small, dark purple berries that each contain one large seed. The small berries have been prized for generations by the region’s tribes for the healing and energizing sustenance that they provide both as an edible fruit and nutritive oil. Praan Naturals Acai Berry Oil contains and an impressive combination of Omega 3, 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids. Praan Naturals Acai Berry Oil is produced from premium quality acai berries that are sustainably harvested. After meticulous harvesting, Praan Naturals Acai Berry Oil is then carefully cold pressed, filtered, packaged and stored to maintain the purity, freshtness and beneficial properties of this nutritive, cold pressed oil.

Praan Naturals cosmetic grade Grape Seed Powder is produced from isolated, milled and sterilized grape seeds. This process allows the seeds to be used in skin care formulations without the chance of contamination. Grape Seed Powder is a visually eye catching, colorful and gently exfoliating addition to soaps, scrubs, and other products intended to provide mild exfoliation.

Cranberries are native to the cooler regions of the United States, Canada and portions of Europe and Asia. They are grown commercially in the United States as a food source and for their use in nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications. Cranberry Seed Oil is gaining increasing attention by personal care manufacturers and the spa and aromatherapy industries due to its significant content of nutritive components including essential fatty acids and sterols. It is an extremely stable lipid that has redefined performance and stability standards for oils rich in essential fatty acids. Praan Naturals Cranberry Seed Oil is prepared by mechanically cold pressing premium quality cranberry seeds. No solvents or chemicals are used to produce the oil. It is then carefully filtered and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive, cold pressed oil.

Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil, Citrus paradisi, is aromatically sweeter than White Grapefruit Oil. It is cold pressed from the peels of pink grapefruits and possesses a fresh, clean, uplifting aroma. The aroma is slightly tart while also being pleasant and sweet and is generally well favored even by those that don't enjoy consuming the fresh fruit itself. Within holistic aromatherapy applications, Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil has been used to uplift the spirits and relieve stress. Within skin and hair care applications, it offers astringent properties that help to balance oily skin and hair. It is a useful addition to facial toners. Aromatically, Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil is very versatile and blends well with other citrus essential oils and oils in the mint, floral and wood families. Cold pressed Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil is phototoxic. For leave-on topical formulations, IFRA and Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend a dermal maximum of 4%. If exceeding this guideline in topical applications, it is recommended that you avoid sun or UV exposure for at least 12 hours.

The Dead Sea is the deepest salt lake in the world. It's saline content is approximately 6-8 times higher than that of the oceans. It is named the Dead Sea because the salt concentration is so significant that plant and animal life cannot be sustained in these waters. In addition to its noteworthy sodium chloride (salt) content, the Dead Sea is remarkably rich in other minerals including Potassium, Magnesium, Bromide and an array of other essential and trace minerals. The shores of the Dead Sea are home to many health spas and resorts. Since ancient times, the Dead Sea has attracted visitors who are familiar with the many restorative benefits of soaking in these nutrient-rich waters. It is said that those that swim in the Dead Sea easily float on the water's surface due to the high concentration of sodium chloride. Dead Sea Salts have been used for centuries to help balance the skin, make it look and feel smoother and soothe damaged and problem skin. The synergistic mineral composition of Dead Sea Salts, including its high potassium and magnesium content, makes Dead Sea Salt one of the most beneficial natural salts available. The Dead Sea contains significantly higher quantities of these minerals than the does the ocean or other bodies of salt water. Dead Sea Salts, therefore, are superior for use in bath salts, natural exfoliants and products intended to help provide relaxation. Dead Sea Salts are an ideal choice for body exfoliating products as the salts help to re-mineralize the skin and balance moisture content. Dead Sea Salt Properties: Helps regulate the moisture level of the skin Re-mineralizes the skin Restores the skin's natural pH balance Revitalizes the skin Supports healthy skin Soothes damaged, problem skin Acts as a natural exfoliant Leaves skin looking smoother Relaxes muscles Dead Sea Salt Mineral Content: Calcium Chloride Potassium Chloride Magnesium Bromide Magnesium Chloride Sodium Chloride Other Essential and Trace Minerals Dead Sea Salt is a Highly Recommended Ingredient in Personal Care Products Intended for the Following: Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne and Other Skin Conditions Exfoliation Store or Stiff Muscles General Aches and Pains General Relaxation Improved Circulation Toxin Elimination The medium grain size is ideally suited for bath soak products.

Praan Naturals Clove Bud Select CO2 Extract is produced from the flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, a flowering tree that offers numerous benefits for wellness applications. Aromatically, it possesses a spicy-sweet clove aroma that is a bit warmer, sweeter and more well rounded than its essential oil counterpart. Clove Bud Select CO2 Extract offers numerous applications within beauty, cosmetic, aromatherapy, and soapmaking applications. It is a warming extract that can help reduce mental fatigue, improve clarity and mood, help maintain alertness and support healthy digestion. We encourage you to research the numerous benefits of this helpful extract. This delightfully spicy CO2 extract is comprised of approximately 90% essential oil including approximately 45-75% eugenol, 5-25% eugenyl acetate, 10-20% beta caryophyllene and up to 5% humulene. It is light-medium yellow in color and is fluid at room temperature. It possesses a longer shelf life than does Clove Bud Essential Oil because the production of the essential oil exposes the oil to a great deal of heat during production. The CO2 extraction process uses virtually no heat and thus allows for a longer shelf life. Clove Bud Select CO2 Extract is wonderful to use year-round, but it is especially lovely for seasonal use during the Autumn and Winter seasons. In addition to its wellness applications, it is wonderful for use in home fragrancing, diffusion and potpourri blends. It is also said to be an aphrodisiac. Clove Bud Select CO2 Extract blends especially well with other CO2 extracts and essential oils in the wood, spice, citrus, floral and herbaceous families. It can be helpful in helping to improve the aroma of blends and formulations that have a "medicinal" or unpleasant scent to them. For topical formulations intended for adults, Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.5% for Clove Bud Essential Oil. We believe the same dermal limit holds true for Clove Bud Select CO2 Extract.

Brazil Nut Oil is pressed from the nuts of the Bertholletia excelsa tree, also known as the Brazil nut tree. The tree is one of the largest in the Amazonian region, extending upwards to 50 meters in height. Inside the hard, wood-like outer casing of the fruit is an average of 10 to 21 Brazil nuts, arranged like the segments of an orange. Brazil nuts consist of approximately 67% oil, which Brazilian natives utilize in cooking and within skin and hair care applications. Organic Brazil Nut Oil possesses a unique fatty acid profile that includes omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, making it an ideal ingredient for inclusion within cosmetic, personal care and spa applications. Praan Naturals superior quality Brazil Nut Oil is refined. It is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive oil.

Blue Jojoba Wax Beads can be added to cleansers, scrubs, thick gels and creams to achieve gentle exfoliation. They look beautiful when suspended in suspension shower gels. Size: 28/60 (250 to 600 microns)

Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil is steam distilled from the aromatic leaves of Eucalyptus globulus, an aromatic tree that is found in Australia, India and in temperate climates. Aromatically, Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil acts as a top note and possesses a fresh, crisp medicinal aroma. It blends well with peppermint, spearmint, lavender, lemon and other citrus oils and cedarwood and other wood oils. Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil is well suited for use in room diffusion and chest balm types of applications intended to support wellness. In holistic aromatherapy applications, Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil is typically considered to be energizing and uplifting. Is can be used in blends to help promote focus and clarity. Praan Naturals Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil has been rectified to contain 80% 1,8-Cineole (also known as Cineole or as Eucalyptol). According to the third edition of The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Volume 1 by Salvatore Battaglia, rectification is typical for Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil in order to improve its aroma. Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend avoiding use of Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil on or near the face of babies and children. For topical formulations intended for adults, they recommend a dermal maximum of 20%.

Praan Naturals Fractionated Coconut Oil is palm-free. Fractionated Coconut Oil is a light, fluid and stable lipid. It consists primarily of Caprylic and Capric acids, two important medium-chain triglycerides that are naturally present in coconut oil and that are fluid at room temperature. Fractionated Coconut Oil is produced through the distillation and fractionation of virgin coconut oil to isolate the Caprylic and Capric acids as they are both fluid at room temperature. A small percentage of unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic acid, an omega-6 essential fatty acid and oleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid, may also be present in the oil. Fractionated Coconut Oil is sometimes mistakenly referred to as MCT Oil. While both Fractionated Coconut Oil and MCT Oil share some similarities, it is important to recognize that MCT Oil is actually an ester, not an oil. Fractionated Coconut Oil is produced differently and possesses a somewhat different usage profile than products typically known as MCT Oil. Please refer to the Comparison Chart shown on the next page and the separate product literature available for our Caprylic Capric Triglycerides (MCT Oil).