Sepia Skin Care's line body care products are hand crafted from natural, nourishing raw materials. Our unique line of products nourish your skin by utilizing the finest ingredients nature has to offer, free of harsh chemicals that can rob your skin of its vitality. We invite you to take a moment and learn about the natural attributes of some of the ingredients commonly used in Sepia Skin Care products.
Shea butter is a slightly greenish natural fat extracted from fruit of the Shea tree by crushing and boiling. Shea butter is known especially for its cosmetic properties as one of the richest natural moisturizer and emollients. Shea butter has many beneficial properties and is effective at fading scars, as an anti-inflammatory agent, and at treating eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. Shea butter also provides natural UV sun protection. It is also serves as a hair conditioner, adding and maintain moisture in dry brittle hair, in addition to revitalizing, repairing and preventing breakage. With Shea Butter's wealth of beneficial properties, it was the natural choice as the primary base for Sepia Skin Care's products.
Cocoa butter, also called theobroma oil, is the edible natural fat of the cacao bean, extracted during the process of making chocolate and cocoa powder. Cocoa butter is one of the most stable fats known, containing natural antioxidants that give it a long storage life without preservatives. Cocoa butter is loved for its smooth texture and sweet fragrance. It is also used to enhance a suntan and help fade the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Patchouli, an essential oil, is derived from the leaves of a plant of the same name. It has been used for centuries in perfumes, and is grown in the East and West Indies. Patchouli oil can be used as a hair conditioner.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is an important antioxidant. Vitamin E is often used in skin creams and lotions because it plays a role in encouraging skin healing and reducing scarring after injuries such as burns.
Honey has been used to treat a variety of ailments through topical application or around 2000 years. Modern research into the use of honey as an antimicrobial agent has revealed potential treatments for a variety of ailments. Honey has natural Antibacterial properties, and reduces swelling and scarring
Mango oil is semi-solid at room temperatures, but melts on contact with skin, making it appealing for creams, suncare balms, hair products, and other moisturizing products. Mangos produce essential natural enzymes that hydrate your skin slowing the effects of time on your skin.
Sweet Almond Oil contains a wealth of proteins, minerals and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E, which nourish skin to naturally prevent dryness and itching.
Jojoba Oil is an oil which containing essential proteins and minerals similar to our bodies’ own natural moisturizer. Jojoba Oil facilitates new cell growth to promote vibrant and rejuvenated skin.
Olive Oil, rich in vitamin E, A, D and K, forms a breathable layer which prevents internal moisture loss without clogging pores. The minerals and proteins found in Olive Oil naturally exfoliate and moisturize.
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