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It is never too late to begin your own personal journey to live as healthy a lifestyle possible for you. We can all live a more joyful and fulfilling life by showing more love and respect for each other and our environment. May we all strive to live in harmony with each other and Mother Earth.
In addition to the wonderful aroma, please see below for a list of the many uses and benefits provided by the Certified Organic Essential Oils used in Ancient Wisdom products:
Geranium (Rose) Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Aroma: Herbaceous, green, sweet, slightly floral
Traditional Use: fragrance in all kinds of cosmetic products: soaps, creams, and perfumes..
Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, fungicidal, regenerative, sedative.
Benefits: Acne, antidepressant, athlete's foot, balancing for both oily and dry skin, broken capillaries, bruises, burns, calming, cancer (uterine), candida, cellulitis, circulatory disorders, depression, dermatitis, diabetes, diarrhea, eczema, edema, engorgement of breasts, female reproductive disorders, fertility, hemorrhoids, herpes, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, menopause, mosquito repellent, nervous tension, neuralgia (facial), PMS, ringworm, shingles, sore throats, sterility, stimulates the psyche, tonsillitis, ulcers (internal and external), and wounds.
Ylang Ylang Extra Essential Oil
Effective in calming and relaxing, considered a romantic favorite.
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Aroma: Sweet, soft, flowery scent, slightly spicy
Traditional Use: fragrance, soaps, cosmetics, perfumes.
Properties: Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, calmative, euphoric, hypotensive, regulator, sedative (nervous), stimulant (circulatory), and tonic.
Benefits: Acne, circulation, depression, frigidity, hair growth, high blood pressure, hyperpnoea, hypertension, impotence, insect bites, insomnia, nervous tension, oily skin, palpitations, PMS, regulates cardiac and respiratory rhythms
Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, a few cases of sensitization reported. Use in moderation, since its heady scent can cause headaches or nausea. It is best avoided if pregnant.
Lemon Essential Oil
Purifying, revitalizing and uplifting.
Botanical Name: Citrus limonum
Aroma: Strong, clean, citrus scent
Traditional Use: Fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics, toilet waters and perfumes.
Properties: Anti-anemic, antibiotic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, calmative, digestive, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticidal, sedative, stimulant
Benefits: Acne, anemia, arthritis, boils, brittle fingernails, bronchitis, colds, corns, counteracts stomach acidity, cuts, depression, detoxification, digestion, dyspepsia, fever, flu, general fatigue, herpes, infectious diseases, insect bites, mouth ulcers, obesity, oily skin, rheumatism, sore throat, varicose veins, warts, and wrinkles.
Safety Data: Should not be used on the skin prior to exposure to the sun. Generally non-toxic, but it may cause dermal irritation or sensitization reactions in some individuals. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.
Orange, Sweet Essential Oil
Lifts the spirit, calming – rich in d-limonene antioxidant
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
Aroma: Sweet, fruity, citrus
Traditional Use: Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics, perfumes, and in the food and drinks industry.
Properties: Antibiotic, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antigenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, calmative, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, humectant, sedative (nervous), stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), stomachic, and tonic.
Benefits: Anxiety, bronchitis, chills, colds, constipation, dull and oily skin conditions, dyspepsia, flu, helps eliminate toxins, intestinal gas, mouth ulcers, nervous obesity, palpitations, spasm, tension and stress, and water retention.
Safety Data: Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing, although caution must be used when applying it to the skin.
Lavender Essential Oil
One of the essential oils that no home should be without – synonymous with relaxation, stress reliever, balancing, soothing and refreshing.
Botanical Name: Lavendula angustifolia
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, herbaceous, floral
Traditional Use: Soaps, lotions, pharmaceutical antiseptic, ointments, burn salves, and fragrance.
Properties: Analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, insecticide, parasiticide, sedative, and stimulant.
Benefits: Abscess, acne, allergies, alopecia, asthma, athlete's foot, boils, bronchitis, bruises, burns, carbuncles, childbirth, conjunctivitis, cramps, cystitis, dandruff, depression, dermatitis, diarrhea, diphtheria, dyspepsia, earache, eczema, epilepsy, fainting, fistula (anal), flatulence, flu, gall stones, gonorrhea, halitosis, headache, hiccups, hoarseness, hypertension, hysteria, inflammations, insect bites and stings, insect repellant, insomnia, laryngitis, leucorrhea, lice, lumbago, migraine, nausea, nervous tension, neurasthenia, palpitations, PMT, psoriasis, rashes, rheumatism, ringworm, scabies, sciatica, scrofula, shock, sore muscles, sprains, stiff joints, stress, sunburn, sunstroke, throat infections, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, ulcers, vertigo, vomiting, whooping cough, and wounds.
Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Energizing oil which may help to restore mental alertness when fatigued.
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Aroma: Strong, fresh, herbaceous, sweet, camphor-like, and slightly medicinal woody aroma
Traditional Use: Soaps, detergents, cosmetics, household sprays and perfumes.
Properties: Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cordial, decongestant, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, restorative, stimulant
Benefits: Acne, amenorrhea, arouses memory, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, cirrhosis, colds, colitis, constipation, coughs, dandruff, dermatitis, diarrhea, eczema, enhances circulation, epilepsy, fainting, flatulence, flu, fluid retention, general weakness, gout, greasy hair, hangovers, headache, hepatic disorders, hypotension, hysteria, increases the secretion of bile, insect repellant, jaundice, lice, mental fatigue, migraine, muscle pain and spasms, nervous disorders, neuralgia, palpitations, rheumatism, scabies, sinus problems, sore muscles, varicose veins, whooping cough, wounds
Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant (in dilution only), non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to be used by epileptics. Contraindicated in cases of high blood pressure.
"All Natural" products that contain substances from plants may be more at risk for bacteria and must be properly preserved.
A preservative is essentially a chemical agent that will destroy microorganisms or prevent their growth. It is very important that cosmetic products are protected by an effective preservative system to ensure safety and sufficient shelf life.
Preservative ingredients serve the very important role of preventing bacteria and fungus from growing in the product.
In recent years, synthetic preservatives have come under scientific and regulatory scrutiny, and in large part for good reason. However, I think it is important to say that most naturally-based preservatives in and of themselves, are not yet sufficient to preserve safely for a long period of time. A truly natural broad spectrum preservative is not currently available. Though natural alternatives derived from botanicals are currently being explored by researchers and are in the process of being tested and developed.
Natural preservatives tend to have a shorter shelf life than the commercial, chemically preserved products. Many of the mass-produced preservatives can be toxic to both you and the environment. However, having said that, there are synthetic preservatives available that when used carefully and conscientiously in low doses are both safe and effective.
At Ancient Wisdom we use a combination of naturally-based and synthetic preservatives. Our naturally-based ingredients include Grapefruit seed extract, essential oils and Vitamin E, and some food-grade preservatives such as potassium sorbate and citric acid in our products. We use only a miniscule amount of synthetic preservative to ensure a safe and quality product. Use of these ingredients is well below the level which the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) considers safe.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel consists of scientists, doctors and other relative experts. These members review and assess the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics in an open, unbiased, and expert manner.
Please read the ingredients on product labels before you purchase. There are many ingredients commonly found in our food, cosmetics and cleaning products that are toxic to us and our environment.
DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Never use an essential oil (EO) undiluted. Treat as you would any medication and keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test using properly diluted Essential Oils.