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Grape Seed Oil is prized for its use within personal care, spa, aromatherapeutic and culinary applications. Due to its rapid absorption and excellent emolliency, it is especially well suited for use in facial, lip, body, hair care and massage products. Containing anti-oxidants and omega-6 fatty acids, Grape Seed Oil has become a sought-after ingredient for general skincare and for products devoted towards addressing challenging skin problems including itchy and severely dry skin. It is a stable lipid that is prized for its light color and virtually odorless aroma. This particular Grape Seed Oil is solvent extracted and has been refined, bleached, deodorized and winterized. We also offer cold pressed Grape Seed Oil including our cold pressed Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil and Riesling Grape Seed Oil. Please inquire for current availability and pricing for our range of Grape Seed Oils. Cosmetic Uses: Grape Seed Oil is a highly penetrating, emollient oil. It is rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids and Omega-9 fatty acids, gamma tocopherols (Vitamin E) and antioxidants. Its composition and beneficial properties helps to support skin health, tone and texture without exacerbating acne. Properties: Medium Viscosity Absorbs Quickly, Non-Greasy Mild Scent, with a Delicate, Sweet, Pleasant Aroma Rich in Tocopherols (Vitamin E) Noteworthy Ratio of Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids and Omega-9 Fatty Acids Antioxidant Anti-Fungal Anti-Bacterial Stable Shelf Life Grape Seed Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications: Skin Care Lip Care Hair Care Cosmetics Massage Recommended Usage Rate: 1-100%.

The Baobab tree is native to Africa and regions of India. Traditionally, all parts of the tree are utilized for nutritive, culinary, personal care and beauty applications.The seeds produce an oil that native women have used for countless years to protect their skin and hair from harsh weather conditions. Baobab Seed Oil is highly stable and is an excellent source of essential and other fatty acids, including Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) and Linolenic Acid (Omega-3). Praan Naturals Baobab Seed Oil is unrefined but has been filtered. It is carefully stored and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this premium quality, nutritive oil.

Coral Kaolin Clay is a gentle clay, making it suitable for sensitive skin. It helps stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing it. Kaolin Clay does not draw oils from the skin and can therefore be used on dry skin types. Uses: Cosmetic/Medicinal. Suitable for Dry, Sensitive or Normal Skin/Hair Types

Corn Starch is a silky powdery starch made from corn. In Britain, it is sometimes referred to as Corn Flour. Use Corn Starch in body powders, cosmetics, milk baths and bath bombs to add silkiness and to soothe the skin. Corn Starch is a safer alternative than using talc on babies. It can be added to diaper area barrier creams to keep the skin dry and protected from moisture. When used in water-based formulations, Corn Starch will act as a thickener.

Elderberries are small, dark purple berries that grow on leafy shrubs. The shrubs produce small, white, fragrant flowers that develop into the deeply colored berries. Elderberries have been traditionally used in herbal medicine and as natural flavorings for jams, cordials and other foods and beverages. Elderberries are rich in phenolics, anthocyanins, and flavonols that exhibit natural broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. They are particularly effective against fungal microorganisms such as C. albicans and A. brasiliensis. As the media continues to focus its attention on the risks of parabens, formaldehyde releasers, and other synthesized preservatives, product formulators and manufacturers are facing the growing challenge of procuring natural alternatives that provide suitable broad spectrum protection. Praan Naturals is pleased to offer manufacturers and formulators a range of premium quality natural preservatives, including Elderberry Extract. Elderberry Extract helps to resist microbial contamination and control microbial growth while simultaneously offering antioxidant and conditioning benefits to the skin. Properties: Product Form: Liquid Solubility: Oil Color: Clear, Slightly Hazy Odor: Faint, Slightly Bitter, Characteristic Aroma Viscosity: Medium Skin Conditioning Antimicrobial (Antibacterial and Antifungal) Microorganisms Tested: E. coli P. aeruginosa S. aureaus C. albicans A. brasiliensis Uses: Elderberry Extract is well suited for use as a natural antimicrobial in the production of skin care, hair care and cosmetic formulations. It is particularly effective against fungal microorganisms. In addition to its application as a natural antimicrobial, it also helps to condition and protect the skin. Elderberry Extract is oil soluble and can be incorporated into anhydrous or oil-based formulations. It is stable and efficacious at temperatures up to 167 degrees F (75 degrees C) and within a pH range of 3-8. Recommended Usage Rate: 1 - 5% All formulations should be challenge tested by a qualified laboratory to ensure that each batch is properly preserved. The method of production, the specific components of the formulation, the environment in which the batch is formulated and the method of packaging all play a crucial role in the resulting shelf life of a batch. Therefore, we cannot guarantee your results when incorporating natural preservatives into your formulations. Only lab challenge testing can determine how and if a preservative is achieving the desired results. Storage Information: Mix well before use. Store in a cool, dry location. The ideal storage temperature range is 73-78 degrees Fahrenheit (23-25 degrees Celsius). Do not freeze. Test Results Please refer to the Praan Naturals Elderberry Extract Product Literature for test results.

Commonly known as Red Gromwell and belonging to the Boraginaceae (Borage) plant family, the species Lithospermum erythrorhizon is a flowering plant that is native to Asia. The plant offers a rich, fascinating history. For over a thousand years, the dark red roots of Gromwell have been cultivated in Japan and used for their extensive wellness and skincare applications. In the present day, Gromwell Root Extract is gaining greater attention and is used in an array of luxe skin care products including creams, facial serums, cleansers, toners and masks. Praan Naturals Gromwell Root CO2 Total Extract contains approximately 20% naphthoquinones, a group of organic compounds that is responsible for the dramatic red hue of the extract. These compounds offer impressive benefits within skin care applications. These naturally occurring components include shikonin, acetylshikonin, deoxyshikonin, isobuyrylshikonin, isovalerylshikonin, a-methylbutyrylshikonin B-hydroxyisovalerylshikonin and B,B-dimethylacrylshikonin. Our premium quality Gromwell Root CO2 Total Extract is obtained by supercritical fluid extraction using carbon dioxide as the solvent. The resulting extract is then deodorized and standardized by adding Organic Jojoba. The extract is mild in aroma and possesses a thick, liquid consistency at room temperature.

Praan Naturals Abyssinian Oil is derived from the tiny seeds of Crambe abyssinica, considered a crucifer. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, Crambe abyssinica is now grown in several other regions of the world. Abyssinian Oil is a highly stable oil that is regarded for its significant content of Erucic Acid, a monosaturated Omega-9 fatty acid known for its ability to act as a natural lubricant for massage, skin and hair care applications. Praan Naturals Abyssinian Oil is sustainably produced using rigid and demanding standards that ensures that the Crambe abyssinica crops are closely monitored and that production of the oil complies with all quality control standards. The oil is then carefully packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this nutritive oil.

Praan Naturals Cocoa Select CO2 Extract is highly aromatic and possesses a delicious cocoa aroma that we find to be even more delightful than that of our premium quality cocoa butters. Cocoa Select CO2 Extract can be used to impart your finest natural products with a beautiful cocoa aroma while simultaneously enriching your product with its nutritive and skin soothing benefits. Praan Naturals Cocoa Select CO2 Extract is produced by CO2 supercritical extraction of cocoa beans, Theobroma cacao, resulting in a beautifully aromatic, nutritive extract. Although Praan Naturals Cocoa Select CO2 Extract is best classified as a CO2 Select, it is rich in saturated fatty acids and possesses a thicker consistency similar to CO2 Totals that are abundant in fatty acids. Cocoa Select CO2 Extract is solid at room temperature and is tan/caramel in color. It melts easily with gentle warming to 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).

The seeds of Daucus carota var. Sativa (also known as Wild Carrot or Queen Anne’s Lace) are responsible for producing a remarkably nourishing and rejuvenating oil ideally suited for the finest moisturizers and personal care applications. Unlike many “carrot seed oils” that are derived by macerating carrot seeds in sunflower or another vegetable oil, our Carrot Seed Oil is a true, 100% pure cold pressed oil. Praan Naturals superior quality, unrefined, extra virgin Carrot Seed Oil is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive, cold pressed oil.

Oatmeal is comprised of naturally occurring gluten in the form of avenin protein, not the gliadin protein contained within wheat gluten. Colloidal Oat Flour is used as a thickener, binder and protein source within skin care, beauty and personal care product applications. Praan Naturals Fine Grain Colloidal Oat Flour can be used in a wide range of products including cream, lotions, soap, facial and milk bath formulations.

Bentonite Clay (Sodium Bentonite) is a combination of montmorillonite and volcanic ash. Bentonite Clay is a highly absorbent cosmetic clay that pulls oils and toxins from the skin and is one of the best clays for making clay poultices. It is best suited for oily skin. Bentonite Clay is also a good clay for shaving soaps (use about 1 tablespoon per pound of soap) and for use as an oily hair and scalp treatment. Bentonite Clay is suitable for oily skin and hair.

The amla fruit, also known as the Indian Gooseberry, is a highly nutritious, greenish-yellow fruit with an intriguing, sweet yet sour flavor. The berries grow on a small deciduous tree with small branchlets. In its native India, the amla tree has been worshiped as Mother Nature because it has numerous internal and external applications within traditional Ayurvedic practices. The nourishing fruit is naturally rich in Vitamin C, minerals, polyphenols including ellagitannins (tannins), flavonoids, ellagic acid and other phytochemicals. The seeds are reported to be comprised of a significant quantity of Linolenic Acid, an omega-3 essential fatty acid and Linoleic Acid, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Amla Oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its wide range of beneficial applications. The oil is especially well embraced for its remarkable ability to nourish and promote healthy hair and scalp. Praan Naturals Amla Oil is meticulously produced using a multi-step process that incorporates the nutritive benefits of expeller pressed amla seed oil with the benefits of amla fruit macerated/extracted into sesame seed oil. To begin the process, amla fruit is crushed and is then boiled to release the natural fruit oils. The infusion is then reduced under vacuum pressure. The resulting hydro-extract is then gently warmed in sesame oil, and the remaining moisture is removed. Separately, the seeds are expeller pressed. The resulting expeller pressed seed oil is collected and added to the sesame oil extract to produce the final Amla Oil. Properties: Golden Yellow to Light Brown Hue Characteristic Light, Sweet, Nutty Aroma Medium Viscosity Medium Absorption Effective Slip/Glide Highly Moisturizing and Emollient Uses: Amla Oil possesses an impressive reputation for its efficacy in nourishing the scalp, conditioning dry and brittle hair and for promoting strong, healthy and shiny hair. Amla Oil is especially well suited for use in conditioning curly, wavy, textured and all hair types that benefit from significant hydration and moisturization. It also helps to dramatically soothe and moisturize the scalp and assist with dry and problem scalp concerns. Amla Oil helps support natural, healthy hair growth and provides exceptional conditioning and moisturization to the hair and scalp when used as a hot oil treatment, deep conditioner or hair pomade. It is also effective when incorporated into shampoos, scalp treatments and other hair and scalp formulations. Amla Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications: Hair Care Scalp Care Recommended Usage: 1-100%

Praan Naturals Lavender Essential Oil is steam distilled from certified organic Bulgarian lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. It possesses an incredible, well-rounded lavender aroma that is perfectly suited for the finest aromatherapy, beauty, cosmetic and skin care applications. Lavender Essential Oil is one of the most popular and most versatile essential oils because it is so helpful for emotional wellbeing as well as for physical wellness applications including within skin and hair care. Praan Naturals Lavender Essential Oil contains over 31% of Linalyl Acetate and over 32% Linalol. It is a beautifully calming essential oil that is helpful in formulations intended to ease anxiety, irritability and stress. It is an excellent choice for formulations intended to help bring peace of mind and to help support restful sleep. Within skin care applications, our Lavender Essential Oil can be used with all skin types. It helps to balance and support healthy skin, and it's wonderful for soothing minor skin irritations.

Praan Naturals Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is produced from Chamomilla Recutita and is also known as German Chamomile. It contains both the volatile and non-volatile CO2 soluble components of Chamomilla recutita (synonymous with Matricaria recutita). CO2 Totals are CO2 Supercritical Extracts that have been extracted at higher pressure than those classified as CO2 Selects. CO2 Totals are the closest representation of the natural plant ever achieved. Aromatically, Praan Naturals Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract possesses a pleasant, fruity, floral chamomile aroma that is similar in aroma to that of the original botanical. It is much fresher, sweeter and pleasant in aroma than most steam distilled German chamomile essential oils. If you tend to prefer the aroma of English and Roman chamomile essential oils to that of German chamomile oils, then there is an excellent chance that you will be very pleased with the aroma of our Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract. Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is especially soothing, calming and supportive for dry, mature, damaged and problem skin types. Due to its Matricin content, it is also highly anti-inflammatory. Praan Naturals Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is similar in color, aroma and composition to that of our Organic German Chamomile Total CO2 Extract. Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is a deep golden green. It consists of 7-17% essential oil. In addition to its essential oil content, it contains the heavier waxes, fatty acids, resins, color compounds and other non-volatile compounds. Present within the extract is 20-45% of Bisabolol (Sesquiterpenol), 5-20% Bisabolol Oxide (Oxide) and 1-3% Matricin (Sesquiterpene). Matricin, a sesquiterpene that is present within the CO2 extract but not the steam distilled oil, is reported to offer superior anti-inflammatory action to that of Chamazulene. Because Matricin is considered to be more effective than Chamazulene, less CO2 is often needed to achieve the same results and efficacy in comparison to working with the steam distilled essential oil. Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is thick at room temperature and should be gently warmed before incorporating it into blends and formulations. It is soluble in essential oils and vegetable oils.

Baby 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)

Castor Oil is rich in fatty acids. It is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, and is soothing and lubricating. Castor Oil is ideally suited for use within hair oils, balms, and other thick emulsions intended for the skin and hair. In combination with other oils and as a superfatting agent, Castor Oil lends emolliency to soap formulations.

One of the rarest and purest clays in the world, Glacial Clay is gaining widespread recognition for its efficacy within beauty, cosmetic and personal care applications. Praan Naturals Glacial Clay is a 100% natural cosmetic clay sourced from a deposit that has recently been discovered in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Comprised of nontronite, illite and kaolin clays, Glacial Clay was gradually formed over the span of millions of years from the continuous striking of ancient glacial ice with volcanic ash. Green nontronite is a rare, mineral-rich clay that belongs to the smectite group of clay minerals. Praan Naturals Glacial Clay is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity and freshness of this highly beneficial clay. The clay is not irradiated.

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

Finely ground Rice Powder is used traditionally in Japanese and Indian beauty treatments as a gentle, natural exfoliant and face powder. It can be blended with any type of facial mix or body scrub for light exfoliation. Rice Powder can also be added to body masks, clays packs, bath powders and other powdered formulations.

Our pure, therapeutic quality Green Mandarin Essential Oil is pale to medium green in hue. From Italy, it is a wonderfully and intensely fragrant essential oil that is cold pressed from the rinds of mandarins (Citrus reticulata) that haven't fully matured. Aromatically, Green Mandarin Essential Oil is a beautiful, sweet yet pleasantly tart citrus oil. It possesses a wonderfully more dynamic, tart character than Red Mandarin Essential Oil. For emotional applications, Green Mandarin Essential Oil is the perfect addition to formulations intended to promote calmness, relaxation and a sense of well-being. Green Mandarin Oil is gentle enough for children and can help relax them before sleep. Green Mandarin Essential Oil is well suited for use in personal care products intended for oily skin or hair. Aromatically, Green Mandarin Essential Oil is a beautiful, sweet yet pleasantly tart citrus oil. It blends well with other citrus essential oils and oils in the mint, floral, wood, herbaceous and spice families. Cold pressed Green Mandarin Essential Oil is not phototoxic. Below is a summary of the primary constituents present within our Green Mandarin Essential Oil: Limonene: 79.81% Terpinene: 9.67% Myrcene: 1.85% a-Thujene: 1.57%

Calendula officinalis, most commonly known as the pot or common marigold, has been used to soothe skin-related concerns since the 16th century. Noted for their vibrant yellow-to-orange hue, the edible petals are prized by chefs as an alternative to saffron. Calendula CO2 Total Extract is produced via CO2 Supercritical Extraction to produce a highly beneficial extract that can be used to incorporate the many benefits of Calendula into salves, ointments, balms, lotions, creams, lotion bars, and your other formulations. Calendula CO2 Total Extract is prized for its wide range of remarkably soothing and beneficial skin care properties. We encourage you to research all the skincare benefits that calendula offers. The main constituents of the extract include faradiol esters, carotenoids, sterrols (sitosterol) and cuticular waxes. Calendula CO2 Total Extract features a characteristic sweet, woody calendula aroma, dark brown hue and is typically semi-soft and waxy at room temperature. The recommended usage rate is .1-0.3%.

Blackcurrants are originally native to the United Kingdom and regions of Europe and Asia. The berries grow on shrubs that reach a height up to 6 feet tall. Blackcurrants are traditionally used as a natural flavoring and as a key ingredient in jams, deserts, syrups and liqueurs. Blackcurrants are beginning to gain widespread attention as they are rich in phytochemicals that naturally inhibit microbial growth. As the media continues to focus its attention on the risks of parabens, formaldehyde releasers, and other synthesized preservatives, product formulators and manufacturers are facing the growing challenge of procuring natural alternatives that provide suitable broad-spectrum protection. Praan Naturals is pleased to offer manufacturers and formulators a range of premium quality natural preservatives, including Blackcurrant Powdered Extract. Blackcurrant Powdered Extract helps to resist microbial contamination and control microbial growth while simultaneously offering nutritive skin conditioning benefits. Properties: Product Form: Powdered Extract Solubility: Water Color: Pale Pink with Deep Pink Specks Odor: Very Faint, Characteristic Aroma Texture: Free Flowing, Fine Powder pH (1% Solution in Water): 3.0-6.0 Skin Conditioning Antimicrobial (Antibacterial and Antifungal) Microorganisms Tested: E. coli P. aeruginosa S. aureaus C. albicans A. brasiliensis Uses: Blackcurrant Powdered Extract is well suited for use as a natural antimicrobial in the production of skin care, hair care and cosmetic formulations. Blackcurrant Powdered Extract also helps to condition the skin. It can be utilized in formulations intended for sensitive skin. Blackcurrant Powdered Extract is water-soluble and can be added to water based formulations or during the water phase of emulsions. It is stable and efficacious at temperatures up to 167 degrees F (75 degrees C) and within a pH range of 3-8. Recommended Usage Rate: 1 - 3% All formulations should be challenge tested by a qualified laboratory to ensure that each batch is properly preserved. The method of production, the specific components of the formulation, the environment in which the batch is formulated and the method of packaging all play a crucial role in the resulting shelf life of a batch. Therefore, we cannot guarantee your results when incorporating natural preservatives into your formulations. Only lab challenge testing can determine how and if a preservative is achieving the desired results. Storage Information: Storage Information: Store in a cool, dry location. The ideal storage temperature range is 73-78 degrees Fahrenheit (23-25 degrees Celsius). Do not freeze. Test Results: Please refer to the Praan Naturals Blackcurrant Powdered Extract Product Literature for test results.

Burdock Root Powdered Extract (4:1) is an astringent, soothing extract that helps tones the skin. When used in hair care formulations, Burdock Root Extract soothes scalp irritation, supports healthy sebum production and supports normal hair growth. This standardized herbal extract is water soluble and can be added to the water phase of your formulations.

Jojoba is a shrub native to Mexico and regions of the U.S. including California and Arizona. It is a perennial evergreen with a life span of up to 200 years and grows 1-5 meters in height. Jojoba has broad, thick waxy glaucous gray leaves and yellow-green flowers. The hard seed consists of 45-55% liquid wax. This natural, golden wax is very similar in properties to sebum and spermaceti oil. It was originally extracted by Native Americans, but actual cultivation of Jojoba for the wax began after the ban of sperm whale oil imports in 1971. Jojoba is highly prized in the cosmetic industry for being similar to sebum in composition and for its extremely stable life. Praan Naturals Clear Jojoba Oil is cold expeller pressed from premium quality jojoba seeds. Minimum pressure is used to obtain the best quality. To produce Clear Jojoba, Golden Jojoba is decolorized and refined to result in a clear, translucent Jojoba.

The buriti, also known as the moriche palm, is a large palm tree that grows in swamp regions of South America. Natives refer to it as the Life Tree. The buriti tree bears a sweet fruit with a brown, scaly exterior and yellow pulp. The pulp is extremely rich in essential fatty acids and carotenoids, including beta-carotene. Buriti Fruit Oil is considered to be one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, with levels exceeding that of carrot seed oil. Brazilians treat the buriti tree as sacred because it contains the nutrients and the support needed to sustain life. The oil is used in traditional medicine to protect the skin and to address a variety of skin conditions.

Praan Naturals Aloe Vera Oil is processed and made in the USA by a processor that has received certification from the International Aloe Science Council (IASC). Aloe Vera Oil is produced by macerating aloe vera leaves in non-GMO soybean oil. It is clear to pale yellow in hue and has a very mild, characteristic aroma. Aloe Vera Oil can be incorporated into lip balms, creams, lotions, body butters, hair oil treatments and other skin care formulations. By using the oil, the beneficial properties of aloe vera can be incorporated into your formulation without needing to worry about the greater risk of bacterial and mold growth that can occur when using the pure gel.

Carnauba wax is a very hard, light yellow, high melt vegetable wax supplied in flake form. Carnauba wax is derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm, native to Brazil. This wax is extremely hard and is used to produce a glossy finish in automotive waxes, shoe polishes and floor and wood polishes. It is also used in tablet and candy coatings. Carnauba wax is often used in conjunction with beeswax or candelilla in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Carnauba wax flakes can be used in lip products, stick formulations, body butters, creams, lotions and hair pomades.

For centuries, Black Castor Oil has been claimed to be the secret to thick, luxurious, shiny hair in Africa and Jamaica. Although it is extracted from the same castor seeds as pale pressed castor oil, Praan Naturals Black Castor Oil is authentically produced by roasting the castor seeds prior to grinding. The seeds are then boiled to extract the dark oil. Roasting the seeds increases the ash content and lends a rich, dark hue to the oil. No solvents or chemicals are used to produce Praan Naturals Black Castor Oil. After production, Praan Naturals Black Castor Oil is then carefully packaged and stored to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this nutritive oil.

French Green Clay is also known as Green Montmorillonite Clay. It is a soft, mineral-rich clay that is found in and named after Montmorillon, a commune located in western France. French Green Clay is highly efficient at attracting and absorbing dirt, impurities and oil from the skin. French Green Clay is rich in important minerals. It is the most widely sought after clay for use beauty, cosmetic, hair and personal care applications. Praan Naturals French Green Clay is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and properties of this highly beneficial clay. The clay is not irradiated.

Fine Grain Himalayan Pink Salt is a crystal rock salt harvested by hand from the ancient rock salt beds that lie under the Himalayan mountain range. Spanning six countries, the Himalayas encompass the tallest peaks in the world. Himalayan Pink Salt is carefully harvested by hand, processed to remove impurities, crushed to the appropriate grain size and then stored so that the salts retain their purity, freshness and their natural balance of minerals.

Frankincense resin has been used for centuries for meditation, spiritual and overall wellness applications. Praan Naturals Frankincense Essential Oil is artisan distilled in England using exceptional quality Somalian Boswellia carteri gum resin. The result is a beautifully aromatic and therapeutic quality Somalian Frankincense Essential Oil that is well suited for wellness, cosmetic, aromatherapy, spiritual and fragrancing applications. Within diffuser applications, Somalian Frankincense Essential Oil can be helpful in supporting a healthy respiratory system. In cosmetic and skin care applications, it can help provide support to problematic, wounded or mature skin. For emotional wellness, Frankincense Essential Oil is a very grounding and balancing oil. It helps center the mind and calm the spirit. Several different species of Frankincense exist, and each can offer a slightly different aromatic profile. Essential oil distilled from Boswellia carteri possesses a beautifully woody, balsamic, and slightly spicy aroma. It is a base note that blends well with many essential oils, especially those in the citrus, spice and wood families.

Lemon Essential Oil, Citrus limonium, is cold pressed from the peels of the fruit. It possesses a fresh, uplifting, lemony aroma. It is a pleasant and functional addition to cleaning formulations and air fresheners. Lemon Essential Oil helps to clean and cut grease while imparting a pleasant citrus aroma. Within hair and skin care applications, the astringency of Lemon Essential Oil makes it useful for combating oily skin and hair. Within holistic aromatherapy, the bright, citrus scent is stimulating, but it also is said to aid in focus and concentration. Lemon Essential Oil is often used by spas and incorporated into body massage oils, body wraps and salt soaks. Our Lemon Essential Oil is naturally comprised of 65% limonene, a monoterpene that is highly praised for its many beneficial properties and that contributes to the fresh, bright uplifting aroma of the oil. Aromatically, Lemon Essential Oil is very versatile and blends well with other citrus essential oils and oils in the mint, floral, wood, herbaceous and spice families. Citrus oils may become cloudy when subjected to cold temperatures due to the natural citrus wax present in the oil. Cold pressed Lemon 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 2%. If exceeding this guideline in topical applications, it is recommended that you avoid sun or UV exposure for at least 12 hours.

French Black Clay is also known as Terra Black Clay. It possesses a striking charcoal black hue. French Black Clay is a form of Montmorillonite clay, a soft absorbent clay named after the western region of France known as Montmorillon. Praan Naturals French Black Clay is mined, mechanically pulverized into a very fine powered consistency and dried without use of any chemical treatments or additives. It is then carefully packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this mineral-rich clay.

Cranberry Fruit Fiber is a natural, colorful fruit fiber that is prepared by drying the fruit pomace and then carefully sifting and milling it into a fine powder. Cranberry Fruit Fiber contains the fibrous components of the cranberry. It is ideal for use as a natural, gentle exfoliant within soaps, scrubs and other skin care formulations. The color of Cranberry Fruit Fiber can vary from a medium pink to a deeper red.

Aloe Vera Butter is an extraction of pure Aloe Vera using a fatty coconut fraction to produce a soft-solid butter that melts upon contact with the skin. It aids in the rapid hydration of dry skin. Aloe Vera Butter is quite versatile and is suitable for a wide variety of skin care applications including use in lotions, soaps, skin creams and lip balms. Use it to enhance moisturization and to include the properties of aloe in your formulations. General Usage Rate: 3-5%. Aloe Butter can also be used at 100% as a stand-alone product.

Avocado Oil is pressed from the flesh of the avocado, a fruit that grows on trees native to the Americas and the Caribbean. Also known as the alligator pear, the fruit has been cultivated since at least 900 A.D. This nutritive oil has been used for centuries in the beauty and skin care regimens of indigenous Central and North American populations. The emolliency and impressive nutritional profile of Avocado Oil makes it an ideal ingredient for inclusion in skin care formulations intended to soothe dry, dehydrated, damaged and mature skin. Its notable content of unsaturated fatty and essential fatty acids also makes it ideal for inclusion in nourishing, moisturizing hair care formulations. Praan Naturals superior quality Avocado Oil is cold pressed. It is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive oil.