Natural & Herbal Remedies

Saje provides wellness products formulated using only 100% natural ingredients. Pure ingredients straight from nature are environmentally friendly, healthy, and are more supportive of the body’s natural breathing, living, and healing functions. 

Our 100% all natural product line provides consumers with chemical and drug free choices for daily health, beauty, and personal care needs. Unlike others that claim to be 100% natural, Saje delivers on our promise staying FREE OF petro-chemicals, preservatives, artificial colours, synthetics, animal products, byproducts or testing – just compare ingredient lists! 

Below is a list of many of the natural “active” ingredients Saje uses to make our unique product line.

Alfalfa Leaf – Alfalfa is a rich source of protein, vitamin A, D, E, B-6, and K, calcium, magnesium, chlorophyll, phosphorous, iron, potassium, trace minerals and enzymes and may be beneficial for cholesterol levels, reducing tissue damage from radiotherapy, jaundice, biliary fistula, cleansing the body, fighting infection, natural deodorizing, water retention, urinary and bowel problems and cancer.

Arnica (Arnica Montana) – Native to Europe and southern Russia, Arnica montana is a perennial plant with bright yellow, daisylike flowers. Some of its common names include leopard’s bane, wolf’s bane, and mountain tobacco. Arnica in such topical formulations as creams, gels, and ointments is extremely popular in Europe. A 1981 German study identified the plant’s active ingredients as sesquiterpene lactones. These substances act as counterirritants, which means that they produce a stimulating sensation that boosts circulation in the area where the arnica is applied. For use in skin care, this promotes the healthy functioning of the skins cells and regulates the production of new skin cells, which is a process that slows down with ages and can lead to wrinkles. The herb’s active ingredients also have mild pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial actions. One of arnica’s primary components, helenalin, also has a strong anti-edemic (anti-swelling) effect. Given these qualities, as well as its regenerative and restorative qualities it’s little surprise that traditional healers recommend it often.

Celophyllum Inophyllum – Helps to control the regeneration of new skin cells, and it aid in the lightening of scars and heals bruises. Helps to reduce visible signs of ageing and protect against sun damage (UVA & UVB rays).

Chamomile Flowers (Anthemis Nobilis) – One of the safest medicinal herbs, chamomile is a soothing, gentle relaxant that has been shown to work for a variety of complaints from stress to menstrual cramps. This herb has a satisfying, applelike aroma and flavor (the name chamomile is derived from the Greek kamai melon, meaning ground apple), and it’s most often taken as a delicious, mild therapeutic tea. Concentrated extracts of chamomile are also added to healing creams and lotions or packaged as pills and tinctures. Two species of chamomile–German chamomile and Roman chamomile–are used in healing and both work equally well. In North America and central Europe, products made from the German–sometimes called Hungarian–chamomile (Matricaria recutita) are the most widely available. In Great Britain, Roman (or English) chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile or Anthemis nobilis) is more commonly sold. Although best known as a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic, chamomile also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory capabilities, making it a welcome addition to therepuetic skin care products. The plant’s healing properties come from its daisylike flowers, which contain volatile oils (including bisabolol, bisabolol oxides A and B, and matricin) as well as flavonoids (particularly a compound called apinegin) and other therapeutic substances. Another benefit of Chamomile is that it is generally a very powerful anti-allergenic, which when used in skin care becomes useful for treatment of conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, which can be triggered by an allergic reaction.

Chickweed (Stellaria Media) – It has been said that there is no part of the world where the Chickweed is not to be found. It is a native of all temperate and north Arctic regions, and has naturalized itself wherever the white man has settled, becoming one of the commonest weeds. Chickweed, which gets its name because chickens love it, tastes similar to spinach. Finely chopped chickweed has a soothing effect on irritated skin. It’s good to use on cuts, minor burns, and rashes mostly because of its high mineral and nutrient value. Chickweed is particularly high in ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and mucilage, and also provides rutin, para amino benzoic acid (PABA), gamma linolenic acid (GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid derivative), niacin, riboflavin (B2), thiamin (B1), beta carotene (A), magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, sodium, selenium, and silicon. Externally, chickweed relieves itching and inflammation and is generally soothing and moisturizing. It can be used for any minor skin infections or irritations, and is an ingredient in a number of commercial skin care products. However, the benefits ascribed to chickweed may simply be the result of its high nutritional value, especially the presence of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). The medicinal effects of this fatty acid read much like the values ascribed to chickweed. GLA is recommended for a variety of skin problems, for hormone imbalances as in PMS, and for arthritis. It clears congestion, controls obesity, reduces inflammation, reduces water retention, acts as tonic for the liver, and reduces the negative effects of alcohol abuse.

Cleavers (Galium Aparine) – Cleavers is an annual plant found in moist or grassy places and along river banks and fences in Canada, the eastern half of the U.S., and the Pacific Coast. The small, white or greenish-white flowers appear from May to September. The plant exudes a strong, honey-like odor and is best gathered in July. Cleavers has been known for it’s skin healing properties. When used topically it cools and tightens the skin, reducing any irritation for those with sensitive skin. Since it is a toxin eliminating herb which acts on the lymphatic system, toxins are drawn out through the urinary system, which also benefits the skin as well. People with sensitive skin would benefit from this herb because there skin is more susceptible to the daily exposure to toxins and pollution. Cleavers is very effective in dealing with conditions like eczema and psoriasis. It is also used for urinary complaints such as kidney stones and cystitis. The fresh juice is said to decrease swelling and tumors. Cleavers has a long history of domestic medicinal use and is also used widely by modern herbalists. A valuable diuretic, it is often taken to treat skin problems such as seborrhoea, eczema and psoriasis, and as a general detoxifying agent in serious illnesses such as cancer.

Comfrey Root (Symphytum Officinale) – Commonly known as comfrey, is an evergreen herb belonging to the borage family. Comfrey is a native herb of Eurasia, but is also grown in the United States. Comfrey is widely consumed by humans as a medicinal herb and is also used as a therapeutic treatment for many illnesses. Preparations of the roots and leaves are available in a capsule form and as an herbal infusion or tea. Many members belonging to the borage family, including Comfrey, are found to contain the chemical constituent allantoin, which promotes healing. Other chemical constituents found in Comfrey are phytosterols, triterpenoid (isobauerenol), phenolic compounds (including caffeic, chlorogenic and lithospermic acids), tannin, asparagine, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (including symphytine, cynoglossine, consolidine), inulin, resin, gum, and starch. The impressive wound-healing properties of Comfrey are partially due to the presence of allantoin which stimulates cell regeneration, thereby accelerating wound-healing both internally and externally. This property also makes Comfrey useful in herbal skin care products by aiding in the constant regeneration of skin cells which slows down with age. Maintaining the growth of healthy skin cells is quite effective in the slowing of the visible signs of the ageing process. In superficial wounds this acceleration of the healing process can prevent scar formation. Allantoin is able to diffuse through the skin and tissues, hence its traditional use as an external application for the treatment of bone fractures, and why it is a valuable skin care ingredient. On the surface of the skin its action is aided by the contracting ‘plaster’ effect of the mucilage, tannins and resins as they dry, which when used in a skin care preparation aids in maintaining the moisture levels of the skins layers. Comfrey is an excellent remedy in the treatment of chronic and varicose ulcers, and it has been used topically with success in the treatment of psoriasis (allantoin promotes keratin dispersal).

Cowslip (Primula Veris) – Also called, Primula is a relaxing, sedative remedy, indicated in states of tension and nervous excitability. The flowers, which contain most of the essential oil known as “primula camphor”, are indicated in insomnia and nervous tension. The main active constituents are the flavonoids which exhibit anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic activity. They inhibit the release of histamine and act as free radical scavengers. The flowers also have a reputation for treating measles, and an ointment made from them brings relief to sunburn.

Elder Flower (Sambucus Nigra) – Part of the healing traditions of Greece and parts of Europe, and has also been incorporated into the Indian system of Ayurvedic medicine. The elder shrub has long been famed as a source of the blue-black berries, which is a natural source of anti-oxidants and are used to make elderberry wine and jelly. More important, its berries and flowers have been used medicinally for centuries to fight off respiratory infections and other ailments. Elder is found in the eastern part of North America. What accounts for the plant’s therapeutic properties is not well understood, but its healing effects are thought to originate in substances called flavonoids, which affect the body in a variety of ways. As antihistamines, flavonoids can be useful in the treatment of allergies. As antioxidants, they help counteract the cell destruction caused by toxic molecules called free radicals. And as antivirals, they aid the body in fighting off infection, which makes the elder a clinically very useful plant.

Essential Oil of Blue Tansy (Tannacetum Annum) – A safe and mild anti-inflammatory with a delightfully fresh, honeyed apple scent. This oils is known for its antihistaminic and anti-allergic properties, especially blended with helichrysum. It is also called ‘Moroccan chamomile’, and is also known to calm down dermatitis inflammations resulting from many different causes.

Essential Oil of Cistus (Cistus Ladaniferus) – Used to treat chronic slow healing skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema, infected and inflamed skin conditions of all sorts. It is very effective at controlling wrinkles, and very good for those with Mature skin. It’s also very commonly used as a scent fixative in lotions, powders and soaps.

Essential Oil of Helichrysum (Helichrysum Italicum) – This oil has been found by European researchers to generate tissue, reduce tissue pain, helps improve skin conditions, circulatory function, prevents phlebitis, helps regulate cholesterol, stimulates liver cell function, reduces scarring and discoloration. It is anticoagulant,anticatarrhal, mucolytic, expectorant, and antispasmodic. It has been known to help in improving certain types of hearing loss.

Eyebright – As the name suggests, Eyebright is great for the eyes. It’s an antioxidant herb that fights free-radical damage, especially in the eyes. Since the Middle Ages, Eyebright has been a popular herbal eyewash. In Milton’s epic poem “Paradise Lost,” the archangel Michael uses Eyebright to restore the health of Adam’s eyes. Eyebright contains bitters, essential oils, several B vitamins, and Vitamins A, C, D, and E.

Fenugreek (Trigonella Caerulea) – One of the oldest medicinal plants, fenugreek’s earliest recorded use dates back to the ancient Egyptians. As far back as 3000 BC, the Egyptians were employing fenugreek to help prevent wrinkles. Both Hippocrates and Pliny also refer to the herb. Remains have been found in Egypt from as early as 3000BCE. Fenugreek seeds were found in Tutankhamen’s tomb. Unlike the more exotic botanicals, fenugreek, indigenous to the Mediterranean region, was easily available. An ancient remedy for bronchial infections and tuberculosis, a poultice of the pulverized seeds was used, because of its regenerative properties, to treat cuts, wounds, sores, skin irritations and swollen glands. For cosmetic purposes, fenugreek has a reputation as a skin softener and in Western herbalist teaching is often a component of soothing facial masks.

Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) – Look at the nutrition label on your orange juice or multivitamin and you may notice that ginseng has been added. That’s because smart marketers have caught on to this herb’s 2,000-year-old reputation as a “feel good” tonic that can boost energy, combat the physical effects of stress, empower the immune system, improve concentration, and provide antioxidant actions. Ginseng helps to balance the oil gland production and improves the skin texture by preventing the formation of wrinkles. Its legendary properties, particularly as an aphrodisiac, were once so prized in China that only the emperor was allowed to gather the herb. The healing ingredients in Panax ginseng are concentrated in the root, or what traditional Chinese healers call the “man root” because it’s shaped like a person. This classic form of ginseng, also known as Asian, Chinese, or Korean ginseng, is the most widely available and extensively studied form. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) are botanical cousins with different effects. A growth period of four to six years is necessary for full maturity of the herb’s complex mixture of energizing compounds known as ginsenosides, panaxans (substances that reportedly lower blood sugar), and polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules that enhance the immune system). High-quality ginseng root is expensive and must be properly cured to be of any therapeutic value.

Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) – Found growing in hot, swampy regions around the world, from India to the southern United States, the herb gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has a storied past. Centuries ago, practitioners of the ancient Hindu system of healing known as Ayurveda began using this creeping perennial therapeutically. It was the leaves–fan-shaped when grown in water but small and thin when grown on land–that were most useful for medicinal purposes, including the control of skin problems. By the l880s, gotu kola’s reputation for treating skin and other disorders had spread throughout Asia to Europe. The enduring popularity of gotu kola has been attributed to active ingredients known as triterpenes. These substances are believed to enhance the production of the tough, fibrous protein known as collagen, which is found in cartilage, bones, and connective tissues. Triterpenes also help to keep blood vessels strong and assist in producing essential neurotransmitters, the brain’s chemical messengers. When applied externally as part of a compress, gotu kola encourages the healing of burns, wounds, and various skin irritations. Some studies suggest that you can apply a gotu kola ointment directly to affected areas to promote healing as well.

Indian Gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis) – A wonderful fruit and one of the precious gifts of nature to man. It is probably the richest known natural source of vitamin C which is readily assimilated by the human system. It contributes greatly towards health and longevity. The Indian gooseberry is indigenous to India. It has been used as a valuable ingredient of various medicines in India and the Middle East. Shusrut, the great Ayurvedic authority, considers it as the best of all acid fruit and most useful in health and disease. Like Ayurvedic physicians, Hakims of Unani medicine also use it very commonly and regard it as a good medicine for heart and bodily defects. They also use it in external applications due to its cool and astringent properties. The juice of Indian gooseberry, mixed with honey, is useful in preserving eyesight. It will also be beneficial in the treatment of conjunctivitis and glaucoma. It reduces intraocular tension in a remarkable manner. Indian gooseberry has revitalizing effects. It contains an element, which is very valuable in preventing aging and in maintaining strength in old age. It improves body resistance and protects against infection. It strengthens the heart, hair and different glands in the body. It is said that the great ancient sage Muni Chyawan rejuvenated himself in his late 70s and regained his virility by the use of amla.

Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense) – An herb dating back to at least ancient Roman and Greek medicine, was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. The name Equisetum is derived from the Latin roots equus, meaning “horse” and seta, meaning “bristle.” Today, horsetail continues to have medicinal value. The plant’s stems are rich in silica and silicic acids, which help mend broken bones and form collagen, an important protein found in connective tissue, skin, bone, cartilage, and ligaments. Horsetail is also used to treat infections of the urinary tract, kidney and bladder stones, and as topical therapy for burns and wounds.

Lavender Flowers (Lavendula Angustifolia) – Globally recognizable for its fresh and heady fragrance, the lavender plant (Lavendula angustifolia), a flowering evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region, also boasts a long history in herbal healing. Romans scented their baths with it (in fact lavare means to wash in Latin), and the Tibetans still make an edible lavender butter to use as part of a traditional treatment for nervous disorders. Today, the essential oil of lavender is widely used across Europe topically and internally for a host of ills, from anxiety to sunburn. The aromatic lavender flower has natural antiseptic and astringent properties that folk healers recognized centuries ago. Applied topically, lavender can soothe and protect sunburned skin and possibly prevent infection in blisters that often accompany more severe sunburns. Cool compresses soaked in strong lavender tea promote healing for sunburns as well as other minor skin problems. The lavender tea fights germs and tightens the skin, protecting it from further damage and encouraging healing.

Lecithin – Lecithin is in definition a phospholipid found in egg yolks and the membranes of plant and animal cells. It is widely used in cosmetics as an emollient and water-binding agent. A phospholipid is a type of lipid (fat) composed of glycerol, fatty acids, and phosphate. Phospholipids are essential to the function of cell membranes by providing a stable surrounding structure. Lecithin is included as an ingredient in some of Saje’s lotions, including Sentiva, Acne Zap Lotion, Goddess Lotion, as well as some of our new skin care products. The lecithin used in our products is naturally derived from soybeans. The concern about lecithin being included in skin and beauty care products is due to its penetration enhancing properties, which means that it increases the skins ability to absorb other ingredients. As per the Environmental Working Group website: 

”for more than 20 years drug companies have used penetration enhancing chemicals to deliver patch drugs like birth control and nicotine deeper and faster through the skin and into the blood vessels below. In some cases penetration enhancers increase absorption of a drug by 100-fold relative to absorption without the enhancer.

 Health concerns with penetration enhancers do not necessarily revolve around the toxicity of the enhancer itself, but instead with what it brings with it as it opens the skin up for greater absorption. In our assessment of 7,500 personal care products, we found that penetration enhancers are used in products that also contain ingredients with significant potential health concerns…” Thus, if Lecithin is in a product that also includes harmful chemical ingredients, then the inclusion of Lecithin is considered harmful because it serves to increase the skin’s absorption of the other harmful ingredients. In some cases, chemical ingredients included in skin and beauty care products are considered safe based on low absorption rates; however when lecithin is also added to the product, then the absorption rate of the harmful ingredient increases, and what was previously considered a safe level is no longer safe.

The real concern about lecithin is that it is produced from different sources, and depending on the source, it “May form carcinogenic compounds called nitrosamines on the skin or in the body after absorption. Alter(s) skin structure, allowing other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin, increasing the amounts of other chemicals that reach the bloodstream. Insufficient toxicity data to determine safety in products that will be inhaled, where chemicals become airborne and can be inhaled.”

Marshmallow Root (Althaea Officinalis) – A member of the mallow family, which prefers wet places such as marshes for its habitat – hence the name. Its high mucilage content makes it an appropriate supplement for the respiratory system, as well as a variety of skin care applications. Marshmallow is also known by the names Althea, Mallards, Sweet Weed, Hock Herb, Wymote, and Schloss Tea. The genus name Althea is from the Greek word “althe” and means, “to heal”. Marshmallow Root powder has been used as a binding agent to hold other herbs together in making pills, and other herbal products. Marshmallow contains rich stores of various vitamins and minerals, including key immune-system boosters such as vitamins A and C. Primary chemical constituents of Marshmallow include mucilage, polysaccharides, flavonoids (quercetin, kaaempferol), asparagine, tannins, lecithin, and pectin. The great demulcent and emollient properties of Marshmallow make it useful for inflammation and irritation. Recently, Marshmallow has been used as an expectorant to treat a variety of upper respiratory problems. Marshmallow contains large amounts of vitamin A, calcium, zinc and significant amounts of iron, sodium, iodine, and B-complex. Like slippery elm, Marshmallow reduces inflammation and has a calming effect on the body. The active constituents in Marshmallow are large carbohydrate (sugar) molecules, which make up the mucilage. This smooth, slippery substance can soothe and protect irritated mucous membranes and other tissues. Although Marshmallow has primarily been used for the respiratory and digestive tracts, its high mucilage content also provides relief for skin conditions such as rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema. Marshmallow’s mucilage content helps soothe inflamed tissues, and relieve dryness and irritation.

Oatstraw – This herb is known for its rich mineral content and ability to treat osteoporosis, menstrual disorders, urinary tract infections and even hysteria. Tinctures mad from Oatstraw are used in homeopathic preparations for use in arthritis, live ailments and skin disorders.

Organic High Oleic Safflower Oil – A naturally occurring liquid vegetable oil that exhibits extended shelf life, without requiring chemical modification of the original oil.

Propolis – Made when honeybees collect resins as a basic material on the buds of poplars, birches, pine trees etc. After the resin is chewed by the honeybee, and with the addition of saliva, other substances are formed. The finished product is called Propolis. It is believed that Hippocrates, the father of medicine, prescribed the use of propolis to help heal sores and ulcers, internally and externally, and today it is recommended by the W.H.O (World Health Organization). Unlike penicillin or other drugs, propolis is always effective, because bacteria and viruses cannot build tolerances against it. This has been clinically verified after its use in more than 16,000 situations. Propolis contains approximately 55% resins & balms, 30% wax, 10% etheric oils and 5% pollen. Rich in amino acids and trace elements, it also has high vitamin content, including the valuable bioflavonoid, Vitamin K. It’s these basic ingredients that give propolis its dynamic bacteria-destroying power, some of the best originating from North America. Since wax is part of its make-up, it’s very useful when used for skin care, because it can act to seal moisture in the skin.

Red Clover – A wild plant used as grazing food for cattle and other livestock, has also been used medicinally to treat a wide array of conditions. These have included cancer, mastitis (inflammation of the breast), joint disorders, jaundice, bronchitis, spasmodic coughing, asthma, and skin inflammations, such as psoriasis, eczema, and rashes.

Rosehip Oil – Has been used by the South Americans for generations to heal and nourish the skin. Today, it is renowned for its natural healing properties to dry, damaged skin. Research conducted by the cosmetic and dermatological industry has validated the ancient practice of rose hip oil for skin repair.

Seaweed Extract – Seaweed mucilage liquid increases blood flow thru the blood veins. It has the combined function of neutralizing, balancing and treating skin problems. It’s one of the best materials for cosmetic and skin care.

Silk Protein – Protein substance (also called sericin) formed by converting silk, which is the soft, lustrous thread obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm. Silk protein can have water-binding properties for skin. However, whether the protein applied to skin is derived from animals or plants, the skin can’t tell the difference. There is a small amount of research showing silk protein to have topical antioxidant properties (Source: Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, January 1998, pages 145-147). Silk proteins are excellent hair and skin conditioners and add a lovely, silky feel to soaps, lotions and gels.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus Fulva) – This herb is a member of the Elm (Ulmus) family, and is also known by red elm, moose elm, American elm, Indian elm, rock elm, sweet elm, winged elm. Native to Canada and the United States, it can be found growing in the Appalachian Mountains. The inner bark is collected from trees which are at least 10 years old, and is mainly powdered for therapeutic use. Slippery Elm was traditionally used by Native Americans as a poultice for boils, ulcers and for wounds in general. Internally, it was commonly used for colds or fevers and to soothe an irritated digestive system – one of its main uses today. These properties make Slippery Elm useful in controlling skin conditions such Eczema, and Psoriasis as it boosts the Immune system and negates and skin reactions based on food intake. The ‘Slippery’ part of Slippery Elm refers to the texture of the herb. This is because of the large mucilage content of Slippery Elm, which is also responsible for its wonderful healing and soothing action. In most herbal literature this is termed a ‘demulcent’ or an ‘emollient’ agent, which means it is a soothing substance. It not only soothes and heals all that it comes into contact with, but is highly nutritious. Slippery Elm is a wholesome food for the weak and convalescent, from infants to the elderly. When used externally it is known for drawing out toxins, especially those associated with boils, spots or abscesses and can assist the removal of splinters. It can also be applied to wounds, burns and inflammation of any kind, Slippery Elm will help to soothe, heal and reduce swelling and pain.

St John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) – Achieved instant fame in the US when clinical studies confirmed its effectiveness in the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression. The news came as no surprise to herbalists, who have long used St. John’s Wort not only for depression, but also for the treatment of wounds, burns, injured nerves, inflammations, ulcers, anxiety, and other ailments. Today, St. John’s Wort is one of the most frequently used treatments for mild-to-moderate depression in Germany, and it seems destined to become just as popular in the US. The plant has also generated intense scientific interest because of its potential as an antiviral agent. St. John’s Wort also has antibacterial and antiviral properties and, because of its anti-inflammatory properties, has been used to help heal wounds and burns, in a variety of skin care products.

Turmeric – Said to prevent the penetration of ultra violet rays of the sun into the skin and thus maintains the original color of the pigment of the skin. Its also is beneficial for the gentle skin around the eyes, healing blemishes, and preventing wrinkles.

Vitamin A – Helps maintain the surface linings of the eyes and the respiratory, urinary, and intestinal tracts. When those linings break down, bacteria can enter the body and cause infection. Vitamin A also helps maintain the integrity of skin and mucous membranes that function as a barrier to bacteria and viruses. Vitamin A helps regulate the immune system. The immune system helps prevent or fight off infections by making white blood cells that destroy harmful bacteria and viruses. Vitamin A may help lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infections, function more effectively.

Wheat Germ Oil – A very good source of the Vitamin E complex, making wonderful for use in skin care preparations. Wheat germ is essentially the “embryo” of an unprocessed wheat kernel, which is then processed into the oil. This oil gives a fair dose of vitamin E, some B vitamins, zinc and some minerals which help to nourish the skin and boost the immune system. It is useful for people regardless of skin type as it helps to minimize the depletion of the natural, protective oils in the skin.

Xanthan Gum – A naturally forming chemical found in cabbage plants, and its main use is as a binding agent.