Other ingredients (including powders and herbs) used in Aldendale Products:

 

Activated Charcoal - natural odor absorber.

Aloe Vera Leaf Powder - skin healing properties.  Used for irritated, sunburned, or inflamed skin. Aloe vera powder contains salicylates, understood to relieve pain.  High in antioxidants, vtamin C, and other minerals which allow the skin to heal faster.

Barley grass - Contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, beta carotene, pantothenic acid, and folic acid; iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, chlorophyll, and amino acids.  Known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-acne, and anti-aging properties.

Bee Pollen Powder - rich in vitamins A,C,D,and E, contains 22 amino acids, 27 mineral salts, hormones, carbohydrates, and more than 5,000 enzymes.  Used as an antibiotic, anti-itch, anti-inflammatory agent.

Beeswax - extracted from the honeycomb of a bee hive, and filtered. 

Beet Root Powder - known for its high levels of nutrients; containing beta carotene, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin C, glycine, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, tryptophan, tyrosine, and zinc.

Black Walnut Hulls Powder - anti-fungal, antiseptic, and anti-viral qualities. Contains natural iodine, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese.  Can soothe inflamed skin.

Blueberry Fruit Powder -considered a superfood; high in antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.  May help rejuvenate the skin.

BTMS 25% Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol- natural, conditioning emulsifier derived from Colza oil. Provides soft feel to the skin.

Burdock Root Powder -  From John Heinerman's book, "Enclyclopedia of Healing Herbs & Spices" this is considered the most important herb for treating chronic skin conditions.

Calendula Flowers & Powder - healing properties used for skin irritations and inflammation. 

Camu Camu Fruit Powder -considered a superfood; provides vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B3, beta-carotene, amino acids, phytochemicals, bioflavanoids, phosphorus, potassium, iron, antioxidants, and calcium.

Chamomile Flowers & Powder – Used for Hemorrhoids, minor abrasions, cuts, scrapes, and wounds.

Comfrey leaf - contains allantoin,supposedly promotes cell regeneration.

Dandelion, cut & sifted - Contains vitamins and minerals - vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and D, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, boron, potassium, manganese, and choline.  Used for ezcema, acne, age spots, and blemishes.

Frankincense tears-  INCI (Boswellia carteri).  Also called olibanum.  Purported benefits include rejuvenattion of the skin, treats acne, fight fungal and bacterial infections, and to treat wounds.

Hibiscus Flowers (whole) & Powder - high in antioxidants and amino acids. Provides wrinkle-smoothing, toning, soothing, and softening. Used to thicken hair, reduce hair loss, and fight dandruff.

Lavender flower powder- can soothe irritated skin. 

Menthol Crystals-100% Pure (crystalized peppermint essential oil).  Provides a cooling affect to bath and body products.  Can cause skin sensitivity if used in large amounts.

Mica Powder, body safe - used to give "sparkle" and color to products.

Mullein Powder has been used by herbalists to treat skin ulcers, wounds, sunburn.  

Myrrh Gum Powder is known to exhibit antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.  May help heal cracked and damaged skin.

Nettle leaf - Anti-inflammatory, an effective treatment for many skin conditions.

Noni Fruit Powder -contains 17 of the 20 amino acids. high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, has shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, promotes cell rejuvenation. 

Optiphen – Preservative that is paraben free, and does not produce any formaldehyde when used in  formulas.

Orange Peel Powder - many nutrients for skin - Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Vitamin B1, beta-carotene, and numerous other vitamins and minerals.

Parsley Leaf Powder - high in vitamin A, contains histidine, an amino acid which supposedly inhibits tumor development within the body.

Natural dried, Papaya Leaf (powder)-  INCI (Carica papaya). Papaya leaf contains beta-carotene, viamin C, calcium, niacin, papain, and tannins.  May help treat acne and nourish the skin.

Natural dried passion flower herb (cut & sifted)-  INCI (Passiflora incarnata).  Supposedly is a natural way to relax the body.

Peppermint Leaves, powder & whole - is believed to help headaches. Produces a cooling and numbing effect on the skin.

Pomegranate Fruit Powder - high level of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, vitamin K, anthocyanidins, sodium, and calcium.  Anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

Rosehips Powder- high levels of vitamin C.  Also contains vitamins E, A, and D. Used because of its high level of antioxidants and anti-aging properties.

St. John's wort has been used to treat anxiety and depression.  Is used as a natural sedative, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an astringent.  

Silky Emulsifying Wax- Plant based mixture of fatty alcohols and ethoxylated fatty alcohols. Non-toxic and non-irritating to skin or eyes.

Soap Dye, body safe - adds color to bath & body items.

Spirulina Powder- features Vitamin B12, Vitamin F, natural beta-carotene, and iron. Used to nourish skin, hair, and nails.

Natural dried, Strawberry Leaf (cut & sifted)-  INCI (Fragraria vesca).  Strawberry leaf contains antioxidants, tannins, and vitamin C. Used in cosmetics to treat skin conditions such as rashes, eczema, psoriasis, acne.  It is also said that strawberry leaf relieves the pain of arthritis.