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Coral Calcium Powder is often referred to as Calcium Coral because it contains at least 35% calcium carbonate. In addition to its large ratio of calcium, Coral Calcium Powder also contains 72 other major and trace minerals. Many of the minerals that are contained in Coral Calcium operate synergistically with each other in a natural balance that cannot be replicated within man-made formulations. Coral Calcium Powder has been used internally within nutrition and medicinal applications for nearly 2,000 years and has recently been recognized for its ability to contribute to strong teeth and healthy skin, hair and nails when incorporated into cosmeceutical and dental formulations. Add calcium coral to any formulation in which a high mineral content is desirable such as scrubs, body polishes, massage butters, masks, facials, wraps, mineral makeup, lotions, dental powders and other formulations. Praan Naturals supplies only pure fossilized above sea Coral Calcium Powder. Fossilized Above Sea Coral Calcium Powder is carefully harvested from pure coral that has risen to above sea level. In contrast, marine coral is harvested from living coral reefs and the surrounding areas. Marine coral is inferior to fossilized above sea coral because it can contain impurities and other sea elements such as sea shells, rock and silica. The origin of Coral Calcium Powder can also be important. Praan Naturals sources its Coral Calcium from the Carribean Islands. Coral Calcium Powder originating from the Marshall Islands, for instance, may be contaminated by plutonium as a result of the nuclear testing performed in that area. Below is an abbreviated list of 15 of the 73 minerals contained in Coral Calcium Powder. Sources: 1. Praan Naturals Certificate of Analysis 2. Bruce W. Halstead, M.D., Fossil Stony Coral Minerals and Their Nutritional Application (Cannon Beach, OR: Health Digest Publishing Company, 1999), pgs. 37-82. Boron Calcium Copper Fluoride Iodine Magnesium Molybdenum Phosphorus Rubidium Selenium Silicon Strontium Sulfur Vanadium Zinc

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 Cherry Seed Powder is a finely ground, beautiful reddish tan 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 cherry stones. Cherry stones are also sometimes known as cherry pits, seeds or kernels. Suggested uses include liquid and bar soaps, washes, cleansers and scrubs. The concentration of Cherry Seed Powder incorporated into a formulation will affect the extent of exfoliation of the finished product.

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.

Honey powder is natural honey that has been spray dried into a fine, light tan powder. It is then blended with fructose and maltodextrin to keep it free flowing. Honey powder is similar in texture to corn flour. Honey is said to be a natural antiseptic due to its tendency to absorb the life-sustaining moisture out of bacterial cell walls. As such, it is useful to include in healing salves and to use as a natural wound cover. Honey attracts the dirt from skin pores and dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It, therefore, is said to be a natural skin cleanser and softener. Use honey powder in your creams, lotions, soaps, scrubs, facials, masks, body wraps, bath teas, milk baths, bath salts and bath bombs. PLEASE NOTE: Honey powder can absorb moisture during transit under certain weather conditions. We cannot guarantee that it will remain powdered. If it hardens, it can be powdered again in a food processor.

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.

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.

Praan Naturals Catnip Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Nepeta cataria, an herbaceous plant that is most well known for its immense appeal to cats. Catnip Essential Oil also offers numerous benefits when used within skin and personal care applications. Catnip Essential Oil is abundant in the lactone know as nepetalactone. Nepetalactone is the constituent responsible for making catnip so appealing to cats. Mosquitos and some other insects absolutely hate nepetalactone and tend to avoid Catnip Essential Oil and products that contain sufficient quantities of it. Catnip Essential Oil is an excellent choice for use within skin and hair care, holistic wellbeing, massage, soap making, fragrancing and cleaning applications intended to support general wellness, digestive and respiratory health and a healthy environment. Aromatically, Catnip Essential Oil is considered a middle note, and it possesses an herbaceous, woody aroma. Alone, it's aroma is not particularly pleasant, but it is an aromatically versatile oil that blends wonderfully with essential oils that are in the wood, mint, resin, herbaceous, spice and citrus families. Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young indicate that there is a low risk of skin sensitization with Catnip Essential Oil, so we recommend diluting it adequately for all topical applications. Below is a summary of the key constituents present within our Catnip Essential Oil: Nepetalactones (including Isonomers): 32.15% Caryophyllene (trans): 59.99%

Cosmetic grade, natural Cranberry Fruit Seeds are prepared by isolating the seeds from the dried fruit pulp and then carefully milling and sterilizing them. This process allows the seeds to be used in skin care formulations without the chance of contamination. Cranberry Fruit Seeds are a visually eye catching and colorful addition to skin care formulations. They are suitable for use in viscous applications such as soaps, gels, cleaners and scrubs or where more aggressive exfoliation is sought.

Praan Naturals Hazelnut Oil is a light, penetrating, monounsaturated oil that is slightly astringent. It is rich in Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. It is a highly versatile oil that is suitable for formulations intended for dry, oily and combination skin. Hazelnut Oil is also well suited for dry skin conditions. It is a nourishing addition to massage, hair care, cream, lotion and soap formulations.

Cosmetic grade, natural Black Raspberry Fruit Seeds are prepared by isolating the seeds from the dried fruit pulp and then carefully milling and sterilizing them. This process allows the seeds to be used in skin care formulations without the chance of contamination. Black Raspberry Fruit Seeds are a visually eye catching and colorful addition to skin care formulations. They are suitable for use in viscous applications such as soaps, gels, cleaners and scrubs or where more aggressive exfoliation is sought.

Cosmetic grade, natural Blueberry Fruit Seeds are prepared by isolating the seeds from the dried fruit pulp and then carefully milling and sterilizing them. This process allows the seeds to be used in skin care formulations without the chance of contamination. Blueberry Fruit Seeds are a visually eye catching and colorful addition to skin care formulations. They are suitable for use in viscous applications such as soaps, gels, cleaners and scrubs or where more aggressive exfoliation is sought.

Blueberry 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. Blueberry Fruit Fiber contains the fibrous components of the blueberry fruit. It is ideal for use as a natural, gentle exfoliant within soaps, scrubs and other skin care formulations.

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.

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.