Cackleberry Apiary Natural Soaps and Products Contain:
No Artificial Dye
No Artificial Preservatives
No Parabens
No Phthalates
No Cocamide MEA or Cocamide DEA
No TEA,
No propylene glycol
No amino methyl propanol.
 No Petrochemicals
No Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS), or other detergents

We DO occasionally use manmade fragrances when the essential oil is not stable and the fragrance is particularly captivating, Products that use ONLY Essential Oils are noted with the initials EO, Products containg Fragrance Oils are noted with the initials FO.

The information provided for these products is for educational purposes only.
It does not constitute medical or professional advice and is not intended for diagnosis, treatment, prevention or cure of diseases.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE?!

Absolutely! All of our bar soaps are made using sodium hydroxide, no exceptions. Soap is made by mixing an acid and a base to produce soap. The acid are your oils, and your base is the sodium hydroxide. Through the magic of chemistry, no sodium hydroxide remains in the final bars at the end of the curing process. All that remains are pure, gentle bars of soap.

(Sweet) Almond Oil, Prunus dulcis, cold pressed from the dried kernels of the almond tree, is an excellent emollient (softening and soothing to the skin) and is known for it's skin nourishing properties.  It is a great moisturizer, makes a stable luxurious mild lather and helps condition the skin. This oil has a fine texture and is easily absorbed, leaving the skin soft and smooth without a greasy feel.  Not only does this oil help protect the skin's surface, but it also acts as a conditioner to help promote a clear, clean, young looking complexion.  It is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and Eand is said to relieve dry, itchy skin. 

Almond Butter, Ultra Refined, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Almond Oil), Elaeis guinneensis (Palm Oil), Glycine soja (Soybean Oil)& Gossypium (Cottonseed Oil)
Almond Butter is derived from sweet Almonds, specifically from the Mediterranean area, and is obtained by cold pressing of selected fruits followed by a full refining process.
The natural oil contains essential fatty acids, but also contains unsaponifiables as natural waxes/paraffins, which are collected during the refining and deodorization process and are blended with hydrogenated almond oil to render a “butter-like” consistency.
In cosmetic preparations, the feel and behavior of Almond Butter is very similar to that of shea butter.
Almond Butter exhibits excellent spreadability on the skin, making it ideal as a massage butter or carrier for treatment products. It adds moisturizing attributes to creams and lotions and bar soaps. May be used in cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, massage oils & balms, hair care and sun care preparations.
Use from 3% to 100% pure (as a butter-like balm).

Apricot Kernel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca, is expeller pressed from the fruit of the apricot fruit.  It is a light oil rich in vitamins A, D & E and in both oleic acid and linoleic acid.  Non-greasy and easily absorbed into the skin, apricot kernel oil is frequently used in massage.  A great moisturizing and conditioning oil for mature and sensitive skin and skin that is inflamed and dry.  It has been said to aid in the repair of the skins elasticity in prematurely aged skin.

Avocado oil, Persea gratissima, expeller pressed from the pulp of the avocado fruit, is a highly therapeutic exotic oil.  Wonderfully rich in vitamins A, D, and E, avocado oil is an ingredient in expensive skin care products and shampoos.  Avocado oil is very penetrating and imparts valuable nutrients to the skin while it softens, increases elasticity, moisturizes and leaves no greasy residue.   Avocado oil is classified as a mono-unsaturated oil and is used for dry or mature skins.  It is not only a good moisturizer, but it is believed to be very therapeutic for dry skin and eczema because it is a penetrating substance rich in vitamins A, B1, B2 panthothenic acid, E and lecithin and fatty acids.  It is also used to treat sun damaged skin that is dehydrated and under nourished.  Avocado oil, said to help with the regenerating of skin cells, is often found in products for damaged hair and is believed to be a good hair stimulant and an excellent protein conditioner for the hair & scalp. Avocado oil helps restore luster and hydrate dry and damaged ends.

Avocado Butter: Camellia Sinensis Leaf oil - Hydrogenated(Avocado oil),
The pure avocado butter that we use is expeller crushed from the fresh flesh of the avocado fruit and then hydrogenated to yield a soft greenish butter. This is a much softer butter than many of the other butters.
Avocado butter is a very rich, moisturizing treatment for the hair and skin, and it has some natural sunscreen properties.

Beeswax, Cera Alba, produced by the (female) worker honeybees, is secreted from wax glands on the underside of the bee's abdomen.  The bees mold the wax into six-sided cells which are filled with honey and then capped with more wax.  When honey is harvested, the top layer of wax that covers the cells, called the cappings, must be removed from each hexagon-shaped cell.   These beeswax cappings, which contain some honey and propolis is what we use in our bath and body products which nourish and soothe the skin.  Unrefined beeswax will vary in color from yellow through brown to black and retain a unique sweet odor.  Skin-nourishing propolis and trace amounts of vitamins and minerals are found in unrefined beeswax.  Beeswax also forms a lovely, light barrier on your skin that prevents the loss of moisture from dehydrated skin and helps to seal in the moisturizing oils and butters, without clogging pores.

Canola Oil, Brassica napus canola, is a moisturizing oil that promotes healthy skin.  It is nutritious, conditioning, and penetrating for all skin types.  Rich in essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 (linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid) and high percentage (66%) of oleic acid, canola oil is noted for its conditioning qualities.  This medium light oil contains the essential fatty acids, plus vitamins, specifically vitamin E, and minerals.  Effective in preventing evaporation of moisture from the skin, canola oil helps to soften and smooth the skin in the same way as other emollients.   It is a fabulous oil in soaps and also adds a silkiness to the lather.  We use expeller pressed, non GMO, canola oil. 

Castor Bean Oil, Ricinus communis, also known as Palma Christi oil is expeller pressed from the castor bean plant.  It has been in use by many cultures for thousands of years as a folk medicine, being first recorded by the Egyptians as medicinal oil.  Rich in fatty acids, it is a soothing, lubricating oil that is readily absorbed by the skin.  It moisturizes by acting as a humectant which means it attracts and locks moisture to the skin, creating very emollient bar of soap.   Castor bean oil adds mildness and richness to soap and provides a conditioning, fluffy lather with thick, large bubbles.  Great in shampoo bars, Castor oil is commonly used in hair conditioners for the treatment of brittle, damaged hair or hair loss.  Castor oil has hair conditioning and hair stimulant properties.

Cocoa Butter, Theobroma cacao, a prime pressed creamy yellow butter from the seed of the Cacao Tree, has the distinct aroma of chocolate.  Cocoa butter is an excellent all over the body moisturizer as it acts as an emollient (softening and soothing to the skin) that aids in preserving the skin by providing a protective layer that locks in natural moisture. It soothes and softens dry, itchy skin.  It is good for all skin types and is particularly excellent for dry skin. The natural emolliency,  moisturizing and antioxidant characteristics of cocoa butter make it an excellent choice to rejuvenate the skin.  Cocoa butter is often found in products that claim to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. In soap, cocoa butter helps make a hard, very moisturizing bar - great for very dry skin. 

Coconut oil,Cocos nucifera, one of the main soapmaking oils, comes from the fruit of the Coconut Palm.    This oil gives soap cleansing properties and makes a rich creamy lather with big, fluffy bubbles.  It is a great moisturizer which is quickly absorbed by the skin and never leaves a greasy feeling.  This is one of the best oils known for its lathering and moisturizing properties.  It even produces an incredibly rich, creamy, fluffy lather in cold seawater!!  Coconut oil is also great in lotion bars,  creams, and hair care products. 

Grapeseed Oil, Vitis vinifera, is extracted from the seeds of wine producing grapes.  It is a gentle lightweight oil that absorbs into the skin quickly without leaving a greasy feeling.  It is very rich in linoleic acid, (also known as Omega 6), an essential fatty acid quite important for the skin and the cell membranes.   Oils rich in linoleic acid provide the best moisturizing properties.  Grapeseed Oil is believed to have skin cell regenerative properties.  It is good in massage oils for those whose skin does not seem to absorb easily and does not aggravate acne. 

Hemp Seed Oil, Cannabis sativa, is not, as so many people assume, the same plant as marijuana.  It is a non- narcotic variety.  Medicinal uses for hemp plant seed oil extend as far back as the Ming Dynasty.  Hempseed oil is expeller pressed from a tiny nut, rather than a seed, that contains about 20 to 35 percent protein.  Hemp seed oil is one of the world's richest sources of polyunsaturated fats and contains more naturally occurring essential fatty acids (EFA) than any other plant-derived oil.  Hemp oil is high in both of the essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6) and GLA (gamma Linolenic acid), which make it an excellent natural Hemp seed oil,  contains 50%-60% linoleic acid.   Oils rich in linoleic acid provide the best moisturizing properties.   It is rich in vitamins, such as the natural anti-oxidant vitamin E.   Hemp seed oil, which easily penetrates the skin, is believed to reduce skin discomfort by soothing and restoring dry or damaged skin and increasing the natural moisture retention capacity.  It leaves skin smooth and moisturized.  Hemp oil creates a silky nourishing  bar of soap and a nourishing lotion bar.  In shampoo products, hemp seed oil imparts gloss and manageability to hair, bringing relief from dry scalp or hair damage by blow-dryer heat, chemical perms, coloring or sunlight.  The essential amino acids in hemp seed oil aid in keratin formation. Keratin is the principal protein of hair (and nails). It helps increase volume, comb ability and shine.   Hemp seed oil smoothes down the cuticle of the hair, which  reduces the scattering of light and improves the luster and feel of the hair.  Do not confuse hemp seed with its distant cousin, marijuana.  Hemp seed oil is drug-free.

Honey, Cleopatra is said to have ruled Egypt with an iron fist. Apparently, it was also a smooth fist, since she was one of the more famous people in history to use honey for its skin-enhancing properties. In fact, Cleopatra's legendary milk and honey baths are just one of many historical examples of people using honey to pamper their complexions. While Cleopatra didn't know why honey softened her skin, new research suggests the queen of the Nile was definitely onto something. Manufacturers have used honey in everything from hand lotions and moisturizers to bar soaps and bubble baths. One reason they use honey is for its wholesome, all-natural image; more and more consumers are demanding cosmetics and personal care products made from natural ingredients. In the case of honey, however, image is just the beginning. First, honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. This makes honey a natural fit in a variety of moisturizing products including soaps,, creams, shampoos and conditioners. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products.

Historical Honey Beauty Secrets

 

Jojoba Oil, Buxus Sinensis,  expeller pressed from the jojoba bean, has been used for skin and hair care for hundreds of years.  It's humectant properties help the desert jojoba plant retain water during drought. In reality jojoba oil is not an oil but a liquid wax, and is pronounced "ho-ho-ba."  Because the structure of jojoba oil closely resembles that of your own skin sebum (the oil your skin produces), its is considered nature's most effective natural moisturizer.  It penetrates the skin easily, is an excellent moisturizer and is ideal for all skin types.  It contains myristic acid which also has anti-inflammatory actions.  Jojoba oil is believed to rebalance, repair, lubricate, moisture, soften and trap bacteria which is then washed away.  It can be used on acne without any problems.  It is believed to be great for mature, aging skin and has excellent mildness for sensitive skin.  Jojoba is believed to promote hair growth and improve the overall health of the scalp and hair.  Jojoba actually creates a protective film over the skin and hair that keeps moisture in.  It does not clog pores.

Lanolin
Lanolin, an oil removed from sheeps wool, acts as a skin ointment, water-proofing wax, and raw material.
The color and odor of lanolin make it ideal for use in lip care products where color is important. It can be used as a substitute for mineral oil in any type of skin care oil or formulation. It provides superior emolliency and protection from epidermal moisture loss. Lanolin is great in balms, hair treatments and conditioners, body oils, bath oils, rich creams and other products where high emolliency is needed. It acts as a waterproofing wax, and recent studies indicate that antibiotics are also present in the lanolin. It is used commercially in a great many products ranging from rust-preventative coatings to cosmetics to lubricants. Lanolin is used as a cream to soothe skin and breastfeeding mothers use Lanolin on sore and cracked nipples. Lanolin can also be used to treat chapped lips, diaper rash, dry skin, itchy skin, rough feet, minor cuts, minor burns and skin abrasions. As an ointment basis, it readily absorbs through skin, facilitating absorption of the medicinal chemicals it carries.

Macadamia Nut Oil,  Macadamia ternifolia, expeller pressed from the macadamia nut, is a luxurious oil that easily absorbs into the skin and acts as an emollient moisturizing your skin cells.   Since it is believed to be an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes from deterioration, it is great for dry and aging skin.  It's properties are very similar to mink oil and to the natural oil (sebum) of human skin.  Its high palmitoleic acid content protects the skin just like human sebum--no other known plant oil has a similar composition.  It penetrates quickly and hydrates the skin .  

Macadamia Nut Butter,Macadamia ternfolia, (Macadania Seed Oil, Elaeis guineensis(Palm Oil),Glycine soja (Soybean Oil)& Gossypium (Cottonseed Oil) A highly emollient butter, Macadamia Butter provides moisture for dry skin. The butter, as with the oil, has a good resistance to rancidity. Yellow in color with a mild aroma. Macadamia Butter, produced from the oil, has a high concentration of palmitoleic acid which is a naturally occurring fatty acid produced by the sebaceous glands. This production decreases as we age making the inclusion of Macadamia Butter in products for mature and dry skin particularly important.

Mango Butter, Mangifera indica, is an extremely gentle exotic butter that is obtained from the fruit kernels of the Mango tree.  Mango butter is rich in high quality essential fatty acids necessary to restore skin tone, elasticity and flexibility, and reduce degeneration of skin cells.  It is a great moisturizer and is soothing, softening, and nourishing to your skin.  It is non-greasy, absorbs easily into the skin and provides a natural protective effect against UV radiation.  Mango butter has been traditionally used in the tropics for its skin softening, soothing, moisturizing and protective properties.   An ideal moisturizer for all skin types, Mango butter is believed to prevent drying and formation of wrinkles.  Mango butter has been used to provide relief from the dryness of eczema and psoriasis.

Neem Oil, Azadirachta indica, Our neem seed oil is Wild-crafted, unrefined, certified lead free and cold pressed from carefully stored seeds of the Neem tree. It is an excellent moisturizing oil whose medicinal use can be traced back to the Indian Harappa culture, 4,500 years ago.  In India it is known as “the village pharmacy."  Neem's skin rejuvenating and skin soothing qualities have been celebrated for centuries.  This oil is cold pressed from the Neem or Margosa tree, which bears a fruit that contains a substance that has been used as a medicinal treatment of skin diseases and in the manufacture of medicated soap.  Due to neem's antibacterial and antifungal properties, it is effective in fighting many skin aliments such as acne, psoriasis and eczema. It is especially gentle and nourishing when used for itchy, sensitive or dry skin conditions. In hair care, this oil, derived by crushing the seeds of the Indian Neem, or Margosa Tree, is used to treat itchy, irritated scalps, other scalp problems.

PLEASE NOTE: Full strength neem oil has been used topically as a contraceptive and has been given internally to woman in labor to augment uterine contractions. Neem products are not recommended for use by pregnant or nursing women or anyone (male or female) trying to get pregnant.

Olive Oil, Olea europea, has been treasured for centuries for its ability to nourish the skin.  It is an extremely mild oil  packed with vitamins, minerals and proteins.  Olive oil prevents the loss of skin's natural moisture.  It attracts external moisture, holds the moisture close to the skin, and forms a breathable film to prevent loss of internal moisture.  Since the fat composition of olive oil is very similar to that of human skin, it rarely causes allergic reactions and does not block the natural functions of the skin.  In addition, it’s absorbed quickly and helps lock in moisture and soothe sensitive skin.  Olive oil is believed to have healing properties, as well as being an excellent moisturizer.   It helps keeps skin soft, supple and younger looking. True old world style Castile soap is made exclusively with olive oil and produces an extremely mild low lathering soap with fine silky bubbles.  In hair care, Olive oil has been used for centuries in hot oil treatments.  Olive oil helps repair split ends, heals dandruff, and makes your hair shiny, silky, and lustrous.

Palm Kernel Oil, Elaeis guineensis, is pressed from the kernels or seed of the palm tree fruit.  It is very similar to coconut oil in that it has a high percentage of lauric acid which allows it to produce a hard soap with good lather.  It is a great moisturizer which is quickly absorbed by the skin and never leaves a greasy feeling.  This is one of the best oils known for its lathering and moisturizing properties.

Palm Oil, Elaeis guineensis, is produced from the pulp or fleshly portion of the fruit of the palm.  It makes a nice hard bar of soap that cleans well when used in combination with other oils such as coconut and olive oil. It lends hardness and smooth creamy bubbles to soap.  Palm oil is universal and used in many expensive luxury soaps.

Pistachio Butter: Pistacia Vera Seed Oil & Elaeis guinneensis (Palm Oil), Glycine soja (Soybean Oil)& Gossypium (Cottonseed Oil) Due to the low comedogenicity effects on the skin (meaning it won’t clog those pores), Pistachio Butter makes a moisturizing and rich facial scrub, massage butter or carrier for treatment products. Adds moisturizing attributes to creams and lotions and bar soaps. . Its moisturizing traits and easy spreadablility will soften up those hard working hands in no time! Pistachio Butter is derived from a seed oil rich in fatty acids that moisturizes and softens the skin. The seed kernels are green and are prized as much for their ornamental color as for their flavor and aroma. The butter has a mild, nutty odor reminiscent of fresh roasted Pistachios. Pistachio Butter exhibits excellent penetrating qualities and good spreadability on the skin.

Safflower Oil, Carthamus tinctorius, is expeller pressed from the seeds of the safflower.  Since it is a very light and quick to absorb oil, it is becoming a favored oil in the skin care field.  Safflower was mentioned in ancient Egyptian texts and was used to heal old wounds. Safflower oil is great addition to skin care products because it has one of the highest linoleic acid (over 70%) contents of all oils and therefore helps to moisturize, nourish and restructure the skin.  It's high in vitamin E,  a natural antioxidant,  which is believed to help keep the skin tissue younger making it especially helpful for delicate, dry or mature skin.  It is one of the most moisturizing vegetable oils.

Sea Salt - Coarse Grain
Cosmetic Grade, Sodium Chloride
Sea salt, obtained by evaporating seawater, is used in cosmetics. Historically called bay salt, its mineral content gives it a different taste from table salt, which is pure sodium chloride, usually refined from mined rock salt (halite) or from sea salt.
Because sea salt generally lacks high concentrations of iodine, an element essential for human health, it is not necessarily a healthful substitute for regular iodized table salt, which is usually supplemented with the element, unless another source of dietary iodine is available (such as dairy products or regular processed foods). Unrefined sea salt contains many minerals that regular iodized table salt does not contain, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and sulfate.
Sea Salts are used in cosmetics as the main ingredient in the production of bath salts. . Bath salts have been developed which mimic the properties of natural mineral baths or hot springs. Fragrances, Essential Oils and colorants can be added to bath salts, and one purpose of salts is as a vehicle or diluent to extend fragrances, which are otherwise often too potent for convenient measurement or use. Bath salts provide a variety of benefits to a bather. Salts change the osmotic balance of the water so that less water is absorbed by the skin via osmosis. This reduces the "pruning" or "wrinkling" effect of prolonged exposure of skin to fresh water. Magnesium sulfate (Epsom Salts) has been shown to be absorbed through the skin and magnesium has an anti-inflammatory effect. Some bath salts act as Water softeners and change the way soap behaves and rinses. High concentrations of salts increase the specific gravity of the water and increase buoyancy which makes the body feel lighter in the bath. Very high concentrations of salts in water are used in flotation therapy.

Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii, also known as African Karite Butter, is obtained from the nut of the Mangifolia Tree.   Shea butter has a wide range of properties stemming from its physical make up of vitamins A, E, and cinnamic acid, just to name a few.  Shea Butter, containing a natural UV protection, was used for centuries by the natives of the Ivory Coast and Senegal to heal and protect skin due to its anti-inflammatory capabilities.  It has been shown to increase the healing of wounds and improve scars.  It is used to heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and to lessen the irritation of psoriasis.   Shea Butter penetrates deep into your skin, gives back its elasticity and helps dry aging skin.  It moisturizes and nourishes your skin and is excellent for dry, damaged and maturing skin. Shea butter contains unsaponifiable fats, which do not turn to soap and thus supply wonderful moisturizing properties in a bar of soap.  Shea Butter provides deep nourishment for the hair shaft, and moisturizes dry, dull hair resulting in improved brilliance and manageability.  It is also believed to help promote new hair growth.

Shea butter contains natural latex--people suffering from latex allergies should patch tes tany shea butter product before using it. Although many people with latex allergies are not effected by shea butter, some are, so it is better to be safe than sorry! 

Soy Butter, Ultra Refined: Glycine soja (Soybean Oil) Hydrogenated
Soy Butter is a soft, butter-like material which exhibits excellent spread-ability on the skin, making it ideal as a massage butter or carrier for treatment products. As the skin ages, the intercellular bond between the skin cells becomes depleted, making it dry and porous. This causes the skin to become a less effective barrier against moisture loss, and free radicals which can damage otherwise healthy skin. Therefore, the skin needs an infusion of lipids (oil-like substances) to hydrate and protect skin cells. Soy Butter replenishes the lipid barrier to help hold in the skin's intrinsic moisture while softening dry, chaffed and damaged skin. Soy Butter is also useful in hair conditioning products to add moisture, shine and conditioning attributes to hair without using petroleum based additives. Soy Butter adds moisturizing attributes to creams, lotions and bar soaps. it is used in cosmetics, toiletries, bar soaps, massage treatments, hair care and sun care applications.

Sunflower Oil, Helianthus annuus, expeller pressed from the seeds which contain 30% of the oil, contains vitamins A, C, and E.  It is also very high in essential fatty acids and helps to moisturize, regenerate and condition the skin.  This oil is easily absorbed and can be used on all skin types.  Its high in tocopherols (vitamin E),  a natural antioxidant,  which is believed to help keep the skin tissue younger making it especially helpful for delicate, dry or mature skin.  It is known to be one of the most moisturizing vegetable oils. Nutrient-rich sunflower oil moisturizes, nourishes and protects for silky, strong, healthy hair. 

Tinosan SDC Natural Preservative, Silver Citrate and Citric Acid
The 1st All Natural Preservative to have everything you want and nothing you don't want!
Silver Based Antimicrobial for personal care applications.
+ Formaldehyde Free
+ Paraben Free
+ Non-Halogenated
+ No Phenols
+ No Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Active Ingredient: Silver Citrate - Silver ions (2400 ppm) and Citric acid USP (Fruit Based)

What is Tinosan SDC?
Tinosan SDC is a relatively new to the market all natural preservative and antimicrobial based on a stabilized silver complex produced by a unique electrochemical process with silver and citric acid. It is water-soluble silver citrate.
It is formaldehyde free, non-halogenated, contains no phenols and no quaternary ammonium compounds. It passed challenges tests for Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, Yeast and Molds and fulfilled USP test requirements in formulations with anionic and nonionic emulsifiers and shampoos.
Tinosan SDC provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and is effective against unwanted skin bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms. Its fast-killing activity makes Tinosan SDC an effective antimicrobial for home and personal care products and hospital formulations.
Bacteria have been exposed to silver ions for over 4 billion years and no widespread resistance has been evident to date. The risk for microbial resistance to Tinosan SDC is considered low.
Tinosan SDC has meet FDA standards for these intended uses.
Applications include: Deodorant active for Personal Care Products
Antimicrobial active ingredient for Personal Care Products
Preservative for Personal Care Products
Tinosan SDC is a colorless, odorless, low viscous liquid. It has no known adverse effects on human health and is classified as not hazardous under OSHA regulations.

Tocopherol T-50,Natural Vitamin E, 100% Pure is an anti-oxidant that is processed in a manner to minimize deterioration. Vitamin E derived from natural sources has a higher biological activity on a weight basis than Vitamin E derived from synthetic sources. Tocopherols are transparent, viscous, oily liquids with slightly characteristic odor and have colors ranging between light yellow to reddish brown. They are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The color changes gradually into dark brown after contact with air or light though it does not alter the antioxidant acivity. Tochopherol is Vitamin E in the alcohol form; a hydroxyl group (-OH) is positioned on the aromatic ring at position 6. This hydroxyl group acts as a hydrogen donor which allows for the antioxidant effect of Vitamin E, limiting free-radical damage to other molecules. Because the hydroxyl group of Vitamin E gives itself up to oxidation so readily, tocopherols degrade when exposed to oxygen, high temperatures or metal ions. In order or maintain stability tocopherols should be stored in airtight containers and at cool temperatures. Vitamin E has long been considered the most important oil-soluable antioxidant and free-radical scavenger with studies indicating that Vitamin E can perform these noted functions when applied topically.
Common Uses of Vitamin E
* Anti-aging creams and lotions
* UV protective products
* Moisturizers
* Effective in the treatment of burns
Benefits of Vitamin E:
* Antioxidant
* Photoprotectant and helps protect cellular membrane from free-radical damage
* Protects against oxidation
* Absorbes well into the skin
* Improves skin's water binding ability
* Improves appearance of rough, dry and damaged skin

Wheat Germ Oil, Triticum vulgare, expeller pressed from the germ (fertile part) of the wheat kernel.  High in Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, and E, as well as phosphorus, zinc, iron, sulphur, potassium, carotene and vegetable lecithin, wheat germ oil is  a highly nutritive ingredient in skin care products.  It soothes and nourishes irritated skin and may be helpful with eczema.   It is particularly high in vitamin E, a natural antioxidant, which is believed to promote skin elasticity, nourish skin cells, and prevent moisture loss resulting in smoother, younger looking skin.  Mature skin, in particular, will benefit from wheat germ oil. The powerful anti-oxidants in wheat germ oil improve the scalp’s ability to utilize oxygen, leaving the scalp healthy.  Hair needs oxygen to grow and excessive hair thinning may be due to poor circulation (lack of oxygen) to the affected area.  Poor circulation, lack of stimulation, adverse scalp conditions and clogged follicles can all result in less oxygen to the hair follicle.   Wheat germ oil also softens hair.

 

These ingredient descriptions were collected from many, many sources and edited for our use. Many, many thanks to the folks who shared this wisdom

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