Yours Essentially

We Have Moved!

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To All Customers,

Thank you for your continuous support for Yours Essentially, we have now moved to http://www.yoursessentially.com! Customers will now enjoy greater convenience with a shopping cart. Do register an account with us for easy shopping :)

The new site would not be possible without your support. We also have Samantha to thank--for her expertise and many late nights to rush out the shopping cart for us.

Do continue to send your enquiries to yours.essentially@gmail.com. We hope to serve you better with this new change!

Have fun shopping, and cheers to natural skin care ;)

Louis & Jess

Our Blends

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Our blends are specially formulated for specific problems. However, do take note that not everyone will suit the blends formulated and offered here, as it is really up to individual's reaction to certain ingredients. **Always read the directions/warnings prior to application.

We would suggest to purchase a sample size to try out, please do a patch test to test for allergies before application. We do custom blends too, just email and ask ;)

Newly added products

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Check this space often for newly added products!

Hydrosols

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Hydrosols or distillates are products from steam distilling plant materials used for aroma-therapeutic purposes. They cannot be made by combining essential oils with water. The highest quality of hydrosols come from the distillers who steam the floral and plant material strictly to produce a hydrosol. Yours Essentially offers hydrosols that are produced in this manner. Hydrosols contain very small doses of the essential oil; they are usually clear and have the appearance and consistency of water. They are also generally safer for babies and individuals with low immune systems.

Pure hydrosols do not have possess the anti-bacterial properties as compared to essential oils, hence they are subject to degradation. Our hydrosols are free of additives and preservatives; they are a fresh product and should be treated like perishables. Store them in the fridge to prolong their shelf life, however, it is fine to decant a small amt to bring out as a facial/body freshener.

There are many uses for hydrosols and they will impart both fragrance and therapeutic benefits to your products. Gentle enough even for babies, Lavender, Helichrysum or Rose can be used for a nappy rash; spray directly on skin to soothe and heal, or add some to small bucket of warm water for washing at change time. It can also replace synthetic baby wipes.

You could use them as toners (we love!), body sprays, DIY clay masks formulation, room sprays. Expired hydrosols (don't toss them out!) could also be diluted to water the plants or used as a hair rinse.

All our hydrosols (including samples) come in blue/amber bottles with mister.

Essential Oils

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Essential oils are derived from the true plants; unlike fragrance oils which have been created artificially and contain artificial substances. They do not offer any therapeutic benefits as opposed to essential oils.

Essential oils should be kept away from heat and light to preserve their freshness and potency; it is also best to keep your oils stored in dark glass colored bottles such as amber or cobalt (blue). As essential oils are used up, it is recommended that they be transferred into smaller bottles so that there would be lesser room for air in the container. Oxygen would degrade the essential oil over time.

Do not store essential oils in plastic bottles or in glass bottles that comes with rubber stopper droppers, since they will eat through the plastic/rubber over time, which in the long run will lead to toxins in the essential oils.

Citrus oils have the shortest shelf life of all essential oils. They should be used within one year. The longest-lasting oils such as frankincense, myrrh, sandlewood, vetiver, spikenard and patchouli tend to improve with age.

Dilute your essential oils accordingly. The common dilution is 2.5% = 15 drops of the total essential oil used to one ounce of carrier oil. Start at 1% dilution if you are unsure/having 1st attempt at using essential oils.

Our essential oils come in blue glass bottles with orifice reducers. Samples come in amber glass bottles (without orifice reducers).

**For 5ml sample size, simply top up $1/pc to opt for blue bottles with orifice reducers.

Carrier Oils

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Essential oils should be diluted in carrier oils before they can be applied on the skin. Carrier oils have a somewhat greasy texture whereas essential oils do not. They provide the lubrication to allow the hands to move freely over the skin instead of "dragging", at the same time carrying the essential oils into the body.

Carrier oils play significant roles because they offer an abundance of health-giving benefits of their own; they contain vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, and some of them soften and improve the condition of the skin. In fact, many people focus on essential oils and do not realise the benefits of what carrier oils would bring about.

Many carrier oils are also highly effective in treating irritated, sensitive conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as helping to reduce wrinkles and scar tissue. Carrier oils have healing properties and so by combining two or more carrier oils in a blend, the synergistic properties actually helps to add extra healing potential.

Choosing a carrier oil is the same as choosing an essential oil - you choose one with the properties that you need for your particular needs. You just need to know some basic facts about the properties, actions and viscosity of vegetable oils, and then choosing becomes easier.

Do take note of any allergies present prior to selecting a carrier oil; someone who has nut allergies should not be using Sweet Almond oil or Hazelnut oil for example. It is also important to use your carrier oils in a timely manner as some of them will go rancid in a relatively short time frame. Refrigeration, or mixing highly stable oil with an unstable oil (oil that goes rancid quickly) assists in stretching the shelf life.

Cold Pressed: The nuts or seeds are placed in a horizontal press with a rotating screw known as an "expeller" and the oil is literally squeezed out. Temperatures are rigorously controlled to ensure that it does not exceed 27° or 33° C, hence it causes little damage to the oil. The oil is then filtered and then sold as a finished product. Although not a practical method of extraction for all vegetable oils on the market, it is highly regarded as the extraction method of choice.

Expeller Pressed: This method of oil extraction is an alternative to the hexane-extraction method used for many conventional oils. Expeller pressing is a chemical-free mechanical process that extracts oil from seeds and nuts where a small amount of heat is produced simply through the frictional heat created by hydraulic presses. Usually around 60° or 99°C, it makes the oil suitable and economical as a base for cosmetics because of its fairly undisturbed molecular state. The temperature reached during pressing depends on the hardness of the nut or seed. The harder the nut or seed, the more pressure required to extract the oil, which in turn creates more friction and higher heat. There is no external heat applied during expeller pressing. Expeller pressed oil also makes a fine food grade oil.

Buy cold/expeller pressed oils whenever possible for aromatherapy for the full benefits, instead of oils that have been solvent extracted.

Refined: A fully processed oil which has been exposed to all methods of refinement, which include flash fluctuation in temperature as high as 230°C and winterisation as low as -34°C, deodorisation, which removes the heavy and often unsettling odor in oil, and finally bleaching, where natural clays and other mediums are used to alter or remove an oils color, and scent.

Highly refined, solvent extracted oils usually end up in supermarket, sold for use in cooking, and are unsuitable to use in aromatherapy. All the vitamins, minerals and fatty acids have been destroyed during the extraction process and they are a "dead" product. Choose unrefined oil whenever possible. However, unrefined Coconut oil is impossible to use since it sets like butter, and is therefore made available in the form of a "fractionated" oil.

Unrefined: A process of mechanical extraction and screen filtering where no additional refining process has taken place. This ensures the finest quality product and makes the oil the most exquisite for food and cosmetic preparation. Unrefined oil retain a rich, strong flavour and colour that is true to its natural state, they are also always darker in colour and richer in scent.

Partially Refined: A process where only some of the methods available are employed to produce a manufactured oil. Only one or two of the three available methods are used in a partially refined oil. These include, but are not limited to; deodorisation, winterisation and natural bleaching.

Partially refining methods are used for oils which have been known historically to go rancid quickly, and they are also used to further stabilise an oil or remove its heavy odor and deep color.

Our carrier oils are not solvent, hexane or alcohol extracted, they also do not go through heat intensive hydraulic extraction. The products offered by Yours Essentially is for cosmetic purpose only.

All our carrier oils comes packed in amber glass dropper bottles, sample bottles comes with the screw cap without droppers.

Clays

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Clays are part of most soils and they contain minerals, trace elements and nutrients. In skincare, the properties of the clays don’t change although the applications differ.

Clay comes in many different colors, textures, and adsorption abilities. Clay adsorbs rather than absorbs, that is, toxins are attached to the outside of the clay particles (adsorb) rather than being taken up (absorb) by the clay particles. Clays draw toxins from deep in the skin’s tissues, thus they cleanse and detoxify the skin. Their slighty grainy texture exfoliates dead skin cells from the surface layer of the skin, while the nutrients contained in the clays have a toning and firming effect on the skin.

Clays have negative electrical attraction for particles that are positively charged. Most toxic poisons, bacteria and viruses are positively charged, hence they are irresistibly drawn towards the clay.

Facial Clays should be used once or twice a week prior to toning and moisturising, as a special cleansing skin treatment. We also like adding clay to some aloe vera gel as a morning facial wash.

The natural benefits of the different facial/body clays can be further enhanced by adding honey, aloe vera, essential oils and hydrosols . In short, simply add on ingredients that are suitable for your skin type.

A refreshing DIY morning cleanser: Mix aloe, honey, peppermint hydrosol and clay together. Gently massage on face and leave on while you bathe. Rinse off after bathing and feel refreshed! Alternatively, add some clay to your current cleanser for a gentle exfoliating effect (only add in the clay when you need it, not into the whole bottle of cleanser).

For mask: Mix with water or hydrosols. Apply to face, allow to dry for oilier skin. Not necessary to wait until the mask is fully dried for dry/sensitive skin. Add honey (for healing and retaining moisture), lemon juice (for whitening) or royal jelly (for firming, collagen!), a drop of Tea tree oil or/and Lavender essential oil (for combating acne), the combination is endless!

Clays can also be used for joints, sprains, ulcers, abcesses, wounds, infections, burns etc.

For Poultice: Spread a very thick layer of paste (about 1cm) onto a piece of gauze. Apply direct to the affected area, lightly secure with a bandage. Leave it on for 1-2hours but do not allow the paste to dry. Discard and re-apply if required.

Our clays come in screw-top containers except for samples (ziploc bags).

Deep Cleansing Scrub

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Our Deep Cleansing Scrub is a dry mix, so you would need to add in your wetting agent before using. The scrub gently deep cleanses the skin of dead cells and impurities, softens and smoothen the skin texture. Using a base of french green clay and coupled with healing herbs, it is suitable for most skin types especially problematic ones. It is also perfect as a gentle body scrub!

Ingredients: French Green Clay, Organic Oat Bran, Apricot Kernel Meal, Brown Rice Powder, Certified Organic Lavender Flower Powder, Certified Organic Comfrey Root Powder, Yucca Root Powder, Pink Rose Powder, Certified Organic Licorice Root Powder, Certified Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder.

Directions: In a palm or ceramic bowl, add wetting agent to the mask mix a little at a time until you get a paste-y texture. Rub paste between palms and massage on skin in a gentle, circular motion. It is optional if you want to leave it on for 5-10mins. Rinse off.

**Avoid open wounds or abraded skin. Patch test for allergy is recommended.

Price:

S$4.00 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$7.50 for 1oz
S$11.00 for 2oz

Healing Herbal Clay Masque

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A dry mask mix made from white kaolin clay and natural herbs, Healing Herbal Clay Masque aids in skin regeneration and is beneficial for inflamed skin and surface blemishes. It can also double up as a very mild exfoliant that is suitable for delicate skin.

Ingredients: White Kaolin Clay, Certified Organic Arrow Root Powder, Brown Rice Powder, Certified Organic Beet Root Powder, Certified Organic Comfrey Root Powder, Certified Organic Chamomile Powder, Certified Organic Calendula Flower Powder, Certified Organic Burdock Root Powder, Certified Organic Slippery Elm Bark Powder, Certified Organic White Willow Bark Powder.

Directions: In a palm or ceramic bowl, add wetting agent to the mask mix a little at a time until you get a paste-y texture. Rub paste between palms and apply to skin in a circular, massaging action. Leave on for 5-10mins (it is not necessary to leave a thick layer for the mask), rinse off with water.

**Avoid open wounds or abraded skin. Patch test for allergy is recommended.

Price:

S$4.00 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$7.50 for 1oz
S$11.00 for 2oz

Certified Organic Sunflower Oil

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Certified Organic Sunflower Oil
Botanical Name: Helianthus annus
Origin: Switzerland
Extraction: Expeller pressed/Partially Refined
Shelf life: 12 months

Benefits and Uses:

- High amounts of Vitamins A, D, and E.
- Deeply nourishes and conditions the skin.
- Used in formulations suitable for dry, weathered, aged, and damaged skin.
- Easily absorbed.
- Aids cell regeneration.
- Can be used to combine with fragile oils such as evening primrose or hemp seed oil.
- Used in formulations where light oil is desired.
- Used in The Oil Cleansing Method

Price:
S$1.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$3.00 for 15ml
S$5.00 for 30ml

Witch Hazel Extract (Hamamelis virginiana)

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Witch Hazel Extract (Hamamelis virginiana)
*Double distilled

Origin: USA
Parts Distilled: Twigs and bark
Extraction Method: Alcohol and water (14% alcohol)
Shelf life: 3 years

Witch Hazel Extract has astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic properties. It can be used alone or combined with other ingredients in your formulations. The Witch Hazel extract we carry is double distilled, contains 86% Witch Hazel extract and 14% alcohol. Lesser sting and more soothing.

Intended for external use only. Avoid using Witch Hazel extract close to the mucus membranes/ eye area, as it contains a small amount of alcohol. Do not use on unbroken skin, serious burns, cuts or wounds. May cause irritation in some individuals, patch test before application.

Uses:

- Bruises, eczema, insect bites, sore muscles, swelling, psoriasis, cracked or blistered skin, diaper rash, windburn, and sunburn.
- Aftershave or a facial toner (astringent), reduces pore size.
- Combine with Aloe Vera Gel to soothe skin and minimise pores after an extraction.
- Suitable for oily, acne prone skin, as well as dry & mature skin.
- Rubbed into arms and legs before or after workout to prevent sore muscles.

Price:

S$3.30 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$7.00 for 2oz
S$9.00 for 3oz
S$19.00 for 8oz

Clay Sampler Pack

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In response to your requests, the Clay Sampler Pack is here to stay!

The Clay Sample Pack consists of:

- 0.5oz White Kaolin Clay
- 0.5oz Bentonite Clay
- 0.5oz Rhassoul Clay
- 0.5oz Fuller's Earth Clay
- 0.5oz French Green Clay

Price:
S$13.00
(works out to be $2.60 per clay instead of $3.00 when you buy samples individually).

French Green Clay

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French Green Clay

Origin: Origin- France
Extraction: Quarry mined and processed rock and mineral content
Shelf life: Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)

French Green Clay (also known as Sea Clay) possess wonderful properties to adsorb due to the constitution of its micro molecules. It stimulates and tones the skin by bringing fresh blood to damaged skin cells and removes dead skin cells at the same time, hence pores are tightened and complexion is smoothened & revitalised.

Uses:

- Suitable for oily, acneic and most problematic skin.
- "Soaks" up excess oils.
- Highly micronised, greater absorption and cleanses the skin of impurities, dust, oil, contaminants.
- Removes dead skin cells and promotes healthy skin renewal.
- Use it alone or with Bentonite clay in baths for troubled skin.
- Use as a poultice for abcesses and wounds.

Price:

S$3.00 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$5.50 for 1oz
S$8.00 for 2oz

Revitalising Oil Cleanser

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We have taken a step further to the OCM (Oil Cleansing Method) and created the Revitalising Oil Cleanser! The Revitalising Oil Cleanser works the same as the traditional OCM except that we have added in essential oils for additional benefits to revitalise and rejuvenate the skin, helping to reduce scars and prevent acne at the same time.

Ingredients: Certified Organic Sunflower Oil, Certified Organic Camellia Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Certified Organic Castor Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Certified Organic Mandarin (Red) Essential Oil, Frankincense Essential Oil, Certified Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Certified Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Grapefruit (White) Essential Oil, Carrot Seed Essential Oil, Certified Organic Lavender Spike Essential Oil, Certified Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil, Certified Organic Patchouli Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil, Certified Organic Rosemary Essential Oil, Certified Organic Rose Geranium Essential Oil, Certified Organic Sweet Fennel Essential Oil.

Directions: Follow directions with the traditional OCM.

*May cause irritation for some individuals, patch test recommended especially for people with extremely sensitive skin. Not for use for individuals with high blood pressure or epilepsy. Avoid use when pregnant. Night use only, follow up with a sunblock in the morning.

**With many thanks to one of our customers who is asthmatic, she had warned that the traditional way of holding the warm cloth to cover the entire face may aggravate asthma. What can be done: Place the warm cloth at different "sections" of the face as seen below to open up the pores, wipe off the oil as per normal.

Revitalising Oil Cleanser comes in amber glass bottles with screw cap, a glass pipette is given with each order (excluding sample size) for ease of usage.

Price:
$3.50 for 5ml (sample size)
$12.50 for 30ml

White Kaolin Clay

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White Kaolin Clay

Origin: USA
Extraction: 100% naturally occurring quarry mined and water washed
Shelf life: Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)

White kaolin, also known as white clay or kaolinite. It is the mildest of all clays and suitable for sensitive skin. It helps to stimulate skin's circulation, at the same time gently exfoliates and cleanse. Kaolin Clay is high in calcium, silica, zinc and magnesium, which are beneficial for oily, blemished skin. It does not draw oils from the skin, so it can also be used on dry skin types without negative results.

Uses:

- Helps heal blemishes and inflammations, prevent new ones from forming.
- Rejuvenates the skin
- As with other clays, it removes dead skin cells and debris from the pores to bring about a smooth healthy glow.

- Used for formulation of soaps, scrubs, poultices, deodorants, facial powders

- Mildest clay, suitable for sensitive skins.

Price:

S$3.00 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$5.50 for 1oz
S$8.00 for 2oz

Bentonite Clay

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Bentonite Clay

Origin: Wyoming/USA
Extraction: 100% naturally occurring and naturally quarry mined
Shelf life: Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)

Also referred to as Montmorillonite, it is adsorb toxins and impurities and has ability to attract and soak up poisons on its exterior wall. It is also known as "living clay" for it consists of minerals, enhancing the production of enzymes in all living organisms.

We have feedback from customers that Bentonite clay is lumpy and hard to mix, but there is a trick to getting a nice and creamy texture for this clay. And the tactic to it is called "patience".

Put a little wetting agent in the bowl 1st, then sprinkle the bentonite clay on top, akin to taking pinches of salt and sprinkling on food. When you have sprinkled enough clay, add a little wetting agent on top again (best if you have a spritzer).

Do not disturb :)

Bentonite clay needs time to settle and soak, so don't disturb and poke/stir at it otherwise it will not mix well and you'd end up with the lumpy texture. Let it settle for 10-15 min or so, while you wash your face and get ready for masking. After waiting, stir the mixture slightly and you should find the texture less lumpy, but thick and creamy to spread on the face. The benefits from Bentonite Clay is worth the wait!

Uses:

- Used in DIY facial clay recipes.
- Controls itching and dries up blisters.
- Healing compress.
- For 1st Aid, sprinkle direct onto open wounds to stop bleeding.
- Healing clay for infection, abscesses, acne, bites, stings etc.
- Apply thinly as a spot treatment for pimples/acne, leave overnight and wash off the next day.
- Combine with Fuller's Earth Clay for exceptional drawing properties (beneficial for oily skin).

Price:

S$3.00 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$5.50 for 1oz
S$8.00 for 2oz

Certified Organic Rosehip Seed Oil

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Certified Organic Rosehip Seed Oil
Botanical Name: Rosa rubiginosa
Origin: Chile
Extraction: Cold Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life: 12-18 months

Benefits and Uses:

- Wonderful for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.
- Benefits scars, wrinkles, UV damage, radiation damage.
- Contains vitamin A, promotes cell regeneration, collagen and elastin levels.
- High amount of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E.
- Reduces stretch marks.
- Soothes eczema, psoriasis.
- Benefits brittle nails.
- Repairs dry and damaged hair.

**Although Rosehip Seed Oil is a wonderful product to have, it is not suitable for acne prone/oily skin.

Price:
S$2.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$6.00 for 15ml
S$11.00 for 30ml

Certified Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil

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Certified Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil
Botanical Name: Punica granatum
Origin: Turkey
Extraction: Cold Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life: 14-16 months

Benefits and Uses:

- A rich, luxurious, penetrating and regenerative oil.
- Remarkable for the skin, nourishing to the outer epidermal layer.
- High in antioxidant.
- Benefits dry, cracked, mature, and irritated skin.
- Revitalize dull or mature skin, anti-aging.
- Relieves skin irritations and inflammation, including dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and sunburned skin.
- Anti-inflammatory properties.

Price:
S$6.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$16.75 for 15ml
S$32.50 for 30ml

Rice Bran Oil

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Rice Bran Oil
Botanical Name: Oryza Sativa
Origin: Vietnam
Extraction: Cold Pressed
Shelf life: 12 months

Benefits and Uses:
-A wonderful skin protectant.
- Used in Japan to protect and moisturize the skin, high level of the antioxidants gammaoryzanol and tocotrienols (vitamin E).
- Provides moderate penetration with little greasiness.
- Promotes of collagen formation.
- Improves skin tone and delays wrinkle formation.
- Benefits dry, mature, sensitive skin.
- Benefits rosacea skin.

Price:
S$2.00 for 5ml (sample size)
S$4.00 for 15ml
S$7.00 for 30ml

Certified Organic Camellia Oil

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Certified Organic Camellia Oil
Botanical Name: Camellia Oleifera
Origin: Australia
Extraction: Cold Pressed
Shelf life: 24 months

Benefits and Uses:

- Non-greasy oil, easily absorbed.
- Contains skin restructuring and moisturising properties.
- Used in Japan for centuries to moisturise and condition the skin, hair and nails.
- Suitable for all skin types, from dry to blemished to oily and dehydrated skin.
- High in oleic acid, antioxidant, anti-aging properties.
- Contain Vitamins A, B and E.
- Reported to diminish fine lines and pitted acne scarring, lighten freckles and reduces the appearance of pores.
- Prevents stretch marks.
- UV protectant.

Price:
S$2.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$5.75 for 15ml
S$10.50 for 30ml

Peppermint Essential Oil (Certified Organic)

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Peppermint Essential oil (Certified Organic)
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Origin: USA
Method of Cultivation: Organic
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flowering Herb

Properties and Benefits:

- Analgesic, anesthetic (mild), antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiphlogistic, antipruritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, sedative and cooling.
- Calms palpitations, soothes headache and cramps.
- Suits oily skin, acne and eczema.
- Relieves cold and sinusitis.
- Benefits people with hypotension and asthma.
- Uplifting, prevents lethargy and mental fatigue.
- Calms hysteria, shock and nervous stress.
- Well accepted by most children.

Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration), possible sensitization due to menthol. Do not use on sensitive or abraded skin. Use in moderation. Not recommended for us while pregnant.

Price:
S$9.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$18.60 for 10ml
S$27.50 for 15ml

Basil Essential Oil (Certified Organic)

2008-04-06T01:06:00.000-07:00

Basil Essential Oil (Certified Organic)
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Origin: USA
Method of Cultivation: Organic
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves and flowering tops

Properties and Benefits:

- Antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, estrogen-like hormone qualities, and tonic.
- Relieves headaches, stress related allergies, and painful menstruation.
- Relieves symptoms of sinus congestion, such as loss of smell.
- Relieves muscle aches and pain.
- Suitable for asthmatic people.
- Prevents hairloss.
- Calms the nervous system, encourages concentration.
- Helps slow down and relax children with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder).

Avoid during pregnancy, skin irritant (dilute before using externally), It may trigger epileptic seizures in susceptible individuals.

Price:
S$6.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$12.60 for 10ml
S$18.50 for 15ml

Rosemary Essential Oil (Certified Organic)

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Rosemary Essential Oil (Certified Organic)
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Origin: Spain
Method of Cultivation: Organic
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves, tops, flowers

Properties and Benefits:

- Analgesic, antidepressant, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, fungicidal, restorative, stimulant, and tonic.
- Treats general weakness, mental fatigue and sore muscles.
- Used for haircare (benefits greasy hair, prevents dandruff and stimulates healthy hair growth).
- Relieves headache, painful menstruation and nervous tension.

Non-toxic, non-irritant (in dilution only), non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to be used by epileptics. Should be avoided by people with high blood pressure and anyone subjected to epilepsy/seizures.

Price:
S$7.00 for 5ml (sample size)
S$13.60 for 10ml
S$20.00 for 15ml

Grapefruit Essential Oil

2008-04-06T00:34:00.000-07:00

Grapefruit Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus paridisi
Origin: USA
Method of Cultivation: Cultivated
Common Method Of Extraction: Cold Pressed
Parts Used: Rind

Properties and Benefits:

- Antidepressant, antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, restorative, stimulant (lymphatic, digestive), and tonic.
- Benefits people with hair-loss.
- Suitable for oily, acneic and congested skin problems.
- It is diuretic, hence it is useful for treatment of obesity, cellulites and water retention.
- Uplifting, induces euphoria and relieves anxiety.

Non-toxic, non-irritant, and relatively non-sensitizing. Some cases of skin irritation have been reported, so use with caution. Not to be used while pregnant. Might be phototoxic and has a shorter shelf-life.

Price:
S$5.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$10.60 for 10ml
S$15.50 for 15ml

Out, Damned Spot!

2008-03-16T20:32:00.000-07:00

Out, Damned Spot! is a spot treatment for zapping out pimples; it is also coupled with scar-healing properties.

Ingredients: Vodka, Certified Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Certified Organic Tea Tree Oil, Frankincense Essential Oil, Certified Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Certified Organic Mandarin (Red) Essential Oil, Grapefruit Essential Oil.

Directions: For night use. Apply on affected areas only, do not apply on the whole face. Use as the final step of skin care regime (after moisturiser). May be drying on extremely dry skin. May cause irritation for some individuals, patch test recommended especially for people with sensitive skin. Not for use when pregnant.

Out, Damned Spot! comes in blue glass bottles with orifice reducers (including sample size).

Price:
$5.00 for 5ml (sample size)
$7.00 for 10ml

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2008-03-16T06:18:00.000-07:00

New products added! Click here to view!

Sept Promo now up!

New Shipping Policy:
**Due to overwhelming response and orders, we have now dedicated 2 "packing days" to increase productivity.

-For payment received from Sundays to Tuesdays, your orders will be packed on Wednesday and sent out on Thursday morning.

-For payment received from Wednesdays to Saturdays, your orders will be packed on Sundays and sent out on Monday morning.

It will be good for customers to try to make payment before the cut-off date, so that you wouldn't need to wait too long until the next packing day.

This arrangement applies only during the peak period. We would still adhere to the "2-3 days" shipping policy during off-peaks. We make a point to notify all customers the expected shipping date regardless peak or off-peak period.

Certified Organic Hemp Seed Oil

2008-03-02T18:42:00.000-08:00

Certified Organic Hemp Seed Oil
Botanical Name: Cannabis sativa
Origin: Canada
Extraction: Cold Pressed / Unrefined
Shelf life: 8 months

Benefits and Uses:

- Suitable for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.
- Moisturises and balances dry skin.
- Increases elasticity, manageability, and shine for hair.
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing.
- Helps heal skin lesions.
- Anti-oxidants, contains moisture balancing properties.
- Easily absorbed through the skin.
- Possibly effective as a broad-spectrum ultraviolet skin protector.

Price:
S$1.95 for 5ml (sample size)
S$4.25 for 15ml
S$7.50 for 30ml

Certified Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)

2008-03-02T06:50:00.000-08:00

Certified Organic Cocoa Butter
Botanical Name: Theobroma cacao
Origin: Harvested in Africa and processed in Italy
Extraction: Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life: 1 year

Unrefined cocoa butter is lightly odoriferous and will scent your products in moderation. Our cocoa butter may contain natural sediments (due to its unrefined nature) which will appear on the surface of the oil after the butter is melted. Straining the oil through muslin cloth is recommended, based on the product that is being formulated. For example, straining isn't necessary in soap formulation. The usage of this butter in any cosmetic product should not be affected by its unrefined nature.

Cocoa butter will soften at body temperature, it helps to reduce dryness and for the improvement of skin elasticity.

Benefits and Uses:

- Natural antioxidants and Vitamin E.
- Provides the skin collagen, assists with wrinkles and other signs of ageing.
- Thickening agent, and is a common ingredient in lipsticks, soaps and emollient creams.
- Cocoa Butter is easily absorbs into the skin and imparts sheen.
- Relieves dry and irritated skin, prevent stretch marks

**Not recommended by those with nut allergies.

Price:
S$2.50 for 10g (sample size)
S$5.50 for 1oz
S$8.50 for 2oz

Fuller's Earth Clay

2008-03-01T08:29:00.000-08:00

Fuller's Earth Clay

Origin: USA
Extraction: 100% naturally occurring quarry mined (intergrowth of hormite and smectite minerals)
Shelf life: Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)

Fuller's Earth is composed mainly of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia, and water, in extremely variable proportions, and is generally classified as a sedimentary clay. It is a wonderful whitening clays and is exceptionally beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin. It is able to remove oils and impurities from the skin and produce a lightening effect on the outer epidermal layer.

Uses:

- DIY facial clay recipes for oily and acne prone skin.
- Skin whitening properties.
- Combine with Bentonite clay for exceptional drawing properties.

Price:

S$3.00 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$5.50 for 1oz
S$8.00 for 2oz

Lemon Balm Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

2008-03-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

Lemon Balm Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

Origin: California
Parts Distilled: Leaf of Melissa officinalis
Method of Cultivation: Organic

Lemon Balm, or Melissa hydrosol, has powerful and positive uses for skin care. It is packed with anti-fungal properties, relieves skin infection and breakouts.The essential oil is one of the most expensive but the hydrosol is very affordable.

The herb has potent uses in skin and body care-add to clay mask for skin healing. It is also emotional calming, sooths anger, and relieves insomnia. Could be used during pregnancy (could also be combined with Peppermint hydrosol) for relieving morning sickness. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, calms rash, irritations and eczema. Calming to the body without being overly sedative. Combine with Neroli hydrosol for an exceptional calming benefits.

Uses:

- Refreshing Facial Toner.
- Body Spray/Splash.
- Relieves sores, breakouts, skin irritations.
- Ease PMS and menstrual discomfort.
- Combats anxiety and stress.
- Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Price:

S$4.80 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$11.60 for 2oz
S$15.20 for 3oz
S$33.20 for 8oz

Neroli (Orange flower) Hydrosol (EU Certified Organic)

2008-03-01T06:12:00.000-08:00

Neroli (Orange flower) Hydrosol (EU Certified Organic)

Origin: USA
Parts Distilled: Budding flower of Citrus auranthium
Method of Cultivation: Organic

It is mentioned by Jeanne Rose, the founder of hydrosols, that 850 kg of carefully picked Neroli Orange flowers yields only 1 kg of Neroli oil after steam distillation. The essential oil is very precious and expensive, hence the hydrosol is a good alternative to enjoy its wonderful benefits in skincare. Neroli hydrosol is a powerful astringent, but gentle enough to be used on delicate and sensitive skin. It is perfect as a daily toner for extremely oily, acne prone, or irritated skin.

Neroli hydrosol has a natural hydrating and regenerating effect on the skin which makes it perfect for refreshing and reviving dull, tired skin. It is very helpful for calming stress (especially when combined with Lemon Balm hydrosol), soothing the central nervous system without causing sleepiness.

Uses:

- For most skin types especially oily and acne prone skin.
- Revitalises dull complexion.
- Calms caffeine/nicotine withdrawal jitters.
- Calms hysterical babies or children.
- All over mist for detoxification.
- Relieves stress related bloating, gas, cramps and constipation (mist on the abdomen and massage).
- Deodorant.
- Aphrodisiac, mentally uplifting.
- Controls water retention.

Price:

S$4.80 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$11.60 for 2oz
S$15.20 for 3oz
S$33.20 for 8oz

Helichrysum Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

2008-02-13T19:45:00.000-08:00

Helichrysum Hydrosol (Certified Organic)
Origin:USA
Parts Distilled: Flowers of Helichrysum angustifolium
Method of Cultivation: Organic

One of our most sought-after hydrosol despite its debatable aroma! Helichrysum is a healing hydrosol for inflammation, lymph acne problem, acne scars, swelling, bruises, aches and pains. It is a must-have for post surgical recuperation and scar healing. It is hydrating as a toner and appropriate even for sensitive skin. Like Neroli, the essential oil is very precious and expensive, hence the hydrosol is a good alternative to enjoy its therapeutic effects.

Uses:

- Trauma injuries such as bruises, wounds, scars and prevention.
- Healing of the skin, anti-inflammation.
- Acne, blemish and oily skin.
- Strong anti-hematoma, mild analgesic, anti-viral, anti-spasmodic
- Sports rub after a workout or physical labor.
- Cleaning & healing tattoos or body piercing.
- Relieve Rosacea symptoms.
- Sensitive, mature or congested skin.
- Heal ingrown hairs.

Price:

S$4.00 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$10.00 for 2oz
S$13.00 for 3oz
S$28.00 for 8oz

Privacy Policy

2008-02-11T18:55:00.000-08:00

We are committed to Privacy

At Yours Essentially, we are committed to the importance of privacy and security with regard to shopping online. We respect your right to privacy and will review periodically to enhance the policy in the best interest of you. All detailed client information is held in strict confidence and is never sold, transferred, shared or solicited to other parties. We will be responsible for all the personal data collected and processed in the fairest way.

Processing your information

We use the personal information for the sole purpose of completing that order. We do not share this information with other parties except within Yours Essentially to complete the order.

All personal information will not be stored on the company’s website server or Internet connected server. Once the order had been completed, the information will be eradicated.

We embrace the importance of privacy and security with regards to email addresses. As such, we will not condone junk or spam mail. All email addresses will be held in strict confidence and is never sold, transferred, shared or solicited to other parties. Promotion emails will only be sent with the consent of the clients.

We do not use ‘cookies’ or any other tracking technologies to collect information from users of our website.

Processing your order

At present, Yours Essentially only uses the transfer of funds between banks’ accounts domiciled locally. The banks’ security set-ups will serve as an additional security level to the ordering process. The account numbers that are used in the ordering process will be kept in strict confidence and destroyed once the order had been completed.

Contact us

Yours Essentially is truly committed in protecting the privacy of our clients in any best way. We will review our policy periodically to ensure the relevance and efficiency of the private policy.

Should there be any concerns about our private policies, feel free to email us at yours.essentially@gmail.com

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii)

2008-02-11T01:11:00.000-08:00

Shea Butter
Botanical Name: Butyrospermum parkii
Origin: Africa
Extraction: Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life: 1 year

The unique healing properties from Shea butter is how the Shea tree got its name, the karite tree, which means the Tree of Life. Only pure, unrefined Shea butter has the true healing and moisturising properties. In the process of refining shea, the majority of the effective agents are removed and its healing values are significantly reduced. The end result is an odorless, white butter that may be aesthetically appealing, but lacks the true moisturising, healing, and nutritive properties of true traditional Shea butter. If you have been purchasing Shea butter without the characteristic scent, then you have not been purchasing good quality Shea butter.

Benefits and Uses:

- Rich in Vitamins A, E, and F
- Promotes skin renewal, increases the circulation, accelerates wound healing.
- Dry skin, stretch marks.
- Itchy skin, skin rashes, Eczema, and Dermatitis.
- Sunburn, wounds, insect bites.
- Muscle aches, fatigue, tension.
- Wrinkles and signs of ageing.
- Chapped skin.
- Dry or over processed hair.
- Diaper rash.
- Skin allergies.
- Frost bite.
- Low level of UV protection (approximately SPF6).
- Soothing nature, anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating effects.

A little goes a long way, you could melt it and whip it up to make whipped shea butter, and/or add your own essential oils for synergistic healing purposes. 100% natural source, without the use of hydrogenation, foreign ingredients, synthetics, perfumes or preservatives. Our shea butter comes packed in a screw top container.

Price:
S$2.50 for 10g (sample size)
S$5.50 for 1oz
S$8.50 for 2oz

Palmarosa Essential Oil (Certified Organic)

2008-02-10T22:54:00.000-08:00

Palmarosa Essential Oil (Certified Organic)
Botanical Name:Cymbopogon martinii
Origin: Nepal
Method of Cultivation: Organic
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves, stalks, and flower heads

Properties and Benefits:

- Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide and hydrating.
- Useful during convalescence, cools the body of fever.
- Aids digestive system, helps clear intestinal infection.
- Effective in relieving sore, stiff muscles.
- Moisturises skin, balance hydration levels and stimulates cell regeneration.
- Balances production of sebum, keeps the skin supple and elastic.
- For use with acne, dermatitis, prevents scarring, rejuvenates and regenerates the skin.
- Fights minor skin infections, sore tired feet and athlete's foot.

Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.

Price:
S$4.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$8.60 for 10ml
S$12.50 for 15ml

Tea Tree Essential Oil (Certified Organic)

2008-02-10T22:42:00.000-08:00

Tea Tree Essential Oil (Certified Organic)
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Origin: Australia
Method of Cultivation: Organic
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves and twigs

Properties and Benefits:

- Analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, decongestant, fungicidal.
- Immuno-stimulant and increases the body's ability to fight off any infections.
- Wards off bacteria, fungi and viruses.
- Helps with influenza, cold sores, catarrh, glandular fever and gingivitis.
- Aids clearing bronchial congestion, asthma, coughs, sinusitis, whooping cough and tuberculosis.
- Clears abscesses, acne, burns, herpes, oily skin, athlete's foot, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts, sunburn and infected wounds, fights dandruff on the scalp.

Non-toxic, non-irritant, with possible sensitization in some individuals. Not to be used internally.

Price:
S$7.00 for 5ml (sample size)
S$13.60 for 10ml
S$20.00 for 15ml

Lavender Essential Oil (Certified Organic)

2008-02-10T21:45:00.000-08:00

Lavender Essential Oil (Certified Organic)
Botanical Name: Lavendula angustifolia
Origin: Bulgaria
Method of Cultivation: Organic
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Flowers

Properties and Benefits:

- Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wonderful healing properties.
- Antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antitussive, antivenomus, deodorant.
- Calms and relaxes.
- Prevents scarring and balances the skin.
- Effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia.
- Soothes bronchitis, asthma, colds, laryngitis, halitosis, throat infections and whooping cough.
- Relieves pain for rheumatism, arthritis, lumbago and muscular aches and pains.
- Revitalises, useful for all types of skin problems such as abscesses, acne, oily skin, boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, lice, insect bites, stings and also acts as an insect repellent.

Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitising.

Price:
S$8.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$16.60 for 10ml
S$24.50 for 15ml

Certified Organic Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia integrifolia)

2008-02-10T20:28:00.000-08:00

Certified Organic Macadamia Nut Oil
Botanical Name: Macadamia integrifolia
Origin: Kenya
Extraction: Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life: 10-12 months

Benefits and Uses:

- One of the best regenerative oils.
- Closely resembles human sebum.
- Protects and heals skin blemishes such as scars, sunburn, minor wounds and other irritations.
- High absorption rate for greater moisturising properties.
- Nourishes the skin and locks in moisture, replenishes fatty acids, prevents and reduces the signs of ageing.

Price:
S$1.70 for 5ml (sample size)
S$3.50 for 15ml
S$6.00 for 30ml

Neem Oil (Azadica Indica)

2008-02-10T18:50:00.000-08:00

Neem Oil
Botanical Name: Azadica Indica
Origin: India
Extraction: Cold Pressed
Shelf life: 2-3years
*Included 15% certified organic Olive oil to assist in pourability.

Benefits and Uses:

- Foot soak for athlete's foot.
- Dandruff and head lice.
- Garden pesticide (when mixed with castille Soap and water, spray onto infested plants as needed).
- Acne.
- Bug repellent: Use in lotion to deter bugs and mosquitoes.
- Anti-bacterial properties.
- Relieve redness and itching of irritated skin.
- Lighten scars and pigmentation,
- Soothe and moisturise dry and cracked skin.
- Boils/Ulcers.
- Dry Skin, eczema.
- Oily Skin.
- Psoriasis.
- Scabies.

Price:
S$2.25 for 5ml (sample size)
S$5.25 for 15ml
S$9.50 for 30ml

Grapeseed Oil (Vitis vinifera)

2008-02-10T18:36:00.000-08:00

Grapeseed Oil
Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera
Origin: Chile
Extraction: Expeller Pressed/Partially Refined
Shelf life: 12-14 months

Benefits and Uses:

- Wonderful hair oil.
- Good moisturizing and nourishing properties.
- Leaves your skin soft and smooth without feeling greasy.
- Easily absorbed into the skin.
- Good oil for acne and oily skin.
- Slightly astringent.
- Helps strengthen tissue cells.
- Low odor and satin finish.
- Aids skin penetration, especially in those that does not easily absorb oil.
- Regenerative and restructuring properties.
- Anti-oxidant.
- Stabilisation of collagen and maintenance of elastin-two critical proteins in connective tissue that support organs, joints, blood vessels, and muscle.

Price:
S$1.60 for 5ml (sample size)
S$3.25 for 15ml
S$5.50 for 30ml

Certified Organic Castor Oil (Ricinus communis)

2008-02-10T18:13:00.000-08:00

Certified Organic Castor Oil
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis
Origin: India
Extraction: Expeller pressed/refined
Shelf life: 2 years

Benefits and Uses:

- Ringworm, fungal and bacterial infections.
- Wounds.
- Abdominal stretch marks (prevention.
- Chronic fluid retention with swollen joints and pain, arthritis.
- Thickens eyelashes.
- Potent anti-inflammatory properties, healing and cleansing.
- As a compress, it penetrates into deeper layers of the skin.
- Soften corns and dry, chapped skin, and as a natural hair conditioner.
- Used in The Oil Cleansing Method

Price:
S$1.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$3.00 for 15ml
S$5.00 for 30ml

Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites moluccans)

2008-02-10T17:40:00.000-08:00

Kukui Nut Oil
Botanical Name: Aleurites Moluccans
Origin: Hawaii
Extraction: Cold Pressed/Partially Refined
Shelf life: 12-14 months

Benefits and Uses:

- Contains Vitamins A, C, and E, anti-oxidant.
- Locks in moisture, effective skin softener, conditioner.
- Great for all skin types, even acne-prone and sensitive skin.
- Very light and non-greasy oil, absorbs rapidly.
- Sunburn, windburn, radiation burns, and heat induced burns.
- Eczema, chapped skin, psoriasis.
- Mature and prematurely aged skin.
- Dry skin conditions.
- Aids in healing acne.
- Lighten scars.
- Conditions dry hair and scalp.

Price:
S$2.50 for 5ml (sample size)
S$6.00 for 15ml
S$11.00 for 30ml

Certified Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)

2008-02-10T06:15:00.000-08:00

Jojoba Oil (Back in stock!)
Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis
Origin: USA
Extraction: Cold pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life: 2-3 years

Benefits and Uses:
- Highly stable.
- Great hair oil, scalp cleanser.
- Absorption properties similar to our skins own sebum.
- Reduce sebum production, protects the skin from harmful bacteria.
- Moisturises dry or flaky skin.
- Clears and minimizes pores while clearing skin of blemishes.
- Aids in the healing of psoriasis and eczema.
- Helps to prevent wrinkles and lines.
- Prevents stretch marks.

Price:
S$2.20 for 5ml (sample size)
S$5.00 for 15ml
S$9.00 for 30ml

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca)

2008-02-10T04:39:00.001-08:00

Apricot Kernel Oil
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca
Origin: USA
Extraction: Expeller Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life: 12 months

Benefits & Uses:
- Prevents evaporation of moisture.
- Adds good slip and lubricity.
- Offers rapid skin absorption.
- Contains high Vitamin A and E.
- Helps skin retain elasticity, clarity, and suppleness.
- Good for sensitive, dry, inflamed skin.
- Good as a hair oil.
- Fighting fine lines and revitalize the skin.
- Helps to increase elasticity and reduces stretch marks.

Price:
S$1.70 for 5ml (sample size)
S$3.50 for 15ml
S$6.00 for 30ml

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

2008-02-01T21:24:00.000-08:00

-How do I make an order?
For inquiries and orders, simply send an email to yours.essentially@gmail.com and we will get back to you in 1-2 working days on the total cost and payment instructions. We make it a point to reply all emails, hence if we do not acknowledge your order or reply to your inquiries after 2 days, it could be a technical glitch of "lost email".

Do re-send your email if you do not hear from us! If items ordered are unavailable, an email will be sent to notify our customers for further action.

Please include the following in your orders:

- Name
- Order items
- Delivery options (registered/non-registered mail)
- Address

-Methods of payment.
At this point of time, we only accept bank transfers (Internet Banking/ATM Transfers). We will provide customers with payment instructions in our acknowledgment email.

-Why don't you have a shopping cart feature? It makes things so much easier!
We acknowledge that a shopping cart feature would make shopping a breeze for our customers. Yours Essentially has just started out, and having a shopping cart now would mean that we can't pass on a lot of savings to our customers due to an extra cost. If responses are good, we will definitely look into having a shopping cart without compromising our products pricing :)

-Cancellation of Orders.
We do not entertain any cancellations once we have confirmed and acknowledged the order.

-How many days does it take to ship?
Estimated shipping date will be given upon acknowledgment of orders. We do not ship out the goods before receipt of payment. It takes about 2-3 working days to ship upon receipt of your payment. However, in times of overwhelming response, orders might take 3-5 working days to ship. We will definitely notify customers in times of any delays.

Our working hours are 9am-6pm from Mondays to Fridays.

**Due to overwhelming response and orders, we have now dedicated 2 "packing days" to increase productivity.

-For payment received from Sundays to Tuesdays, your orders will be packed on Wednesday and sent out on Thursday morning.

-For payment received from Wednesdays to Saturdays, your orders will be packed on Sundays and sent out on Monday morning.

It will be good for customers to try to make payment before the cut-off date, so that you wouldn't need to wait too long until the next packing day.

This arrangement applies only during the peak period. We would still adhere to the "2-3 days" shipping policy during off-peaks. We make a point to notify all customers the expected shipping date regardless peak or off-peak period.

-Where do you ship to?
We currently only ship within Singapore. However, overseas customers could drop us an email and we could make special arrangements for your order. We will definitely open up more options for overseas customers if there is a demand for our products.

-What are the shipping charges?
We use SingPost, our local postal service for our delivery.
For sample orders and orders not exceeding 2 items : S$1.20.
All other orders not exceeding 2kg: S$3.50.
Registered postage: Add $2.30.

For orders that exceed 2kg, we will contact you for other shipping options and rates.

Registered postage is recommended for tracking purpose and added security. Yours Essentially will not be responsible for any lost mails. We seek your understanding on this issue.

Customers will be provided with the Registered Article number to aid in tracking and reporting of any lost registered articles.

-Returns
To ensure the purity of our products, we do not accept returns because we cannot guarantee the purity of our products once it has left our hands. All our goods sold are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

In the event that we make an error, we will gladly authorise the return of incorrect or defective products and pay for the return shipping costs. Customers agree to carefully inspect all products upon arrival and report any problems or need for replacement within 3 days of arrival.

-What constitutes as a defective product?
Yours Essentially reserves the right to determine what constitutes as a defective product. We take extra caution to secure and bubble-wrap every product that we send out. In case of any defects, do let us know and we will definitely honour them and follow up with corrective actions. All defective products should be reported within 3 days of arrival. We will not be able to honour any returns should defects be reported later than that. Should we be unable to replace products due to shortage of stock, customers are welcome to exchange it for other items in our store of the same value, if not lower. However, we would not be able to refund the balance should the new product be of a lesser value.

-Why do the prices change from time to time?
Our prices are subject to change without notice due to market fluctuations. But this will also mean that when we manage to import our stocks at a lower price, our customers will get to enjoy the savings too!

-How would I know that your products are safe to use?
It started from an interest in natural/organic skincare, which was later developed into an online store. Yours Essentially takes pride in bringing in the best quality products for our customers; our products are specially imported from reputable sources. All our equipments and bottles are properly cleaned and sterilised before shipping out to you. In short, we only sell products that we will personally use.

Most of our natural products are subject to a normal range of variations in color, texture, odor etc. These variations can be due to seasonal changes and harvest. Being products from natural sources, these differences are normal and are not regarded as defects in the product quality. We will not accept returns due to these variations. If you know that product variations may affect your formulation, please purchase a small quantity first and confirm that your larger order will be from the same batch.

Purchase Quantity

2008-02-01T17:27:00.000-08:00

To make it simpler for our customers, below is a reference chart so you could roughly gauge the amount that you are getting.

Liquid Measures
1 cup	8 fluid ounces	1/2 pint	237 ml	16 tablespoons
2 cups	16 fluid ounces	1 pint	473 ml
4 cups	32 fluid ounces	1 quart	946 ml
2 pints	32 fluid ounces	1 quart	0.946 liters
4 quarts	128 fluid ounces	1 gallon	3.785 liters
8 quarts	one peck
4 pecks	one bushel
dash	less than 1/4 teaspoon
1 teaspoon	1/6 fluid ounce	5 grams	about 5 ml
1 tablespoon	1/2 fluid ounce	15 grams	15 ml	3 teaspoons
2 tablespoons	1 fluid ounce	30 grams	29.6 ml	1/8 cup
8 tablespoons	4 fluid ounces	1/4 pint	118.5 ml	1/2 cup
Dry Measures
3 teaspoons	1 tablespoon	1/2 ounce	14.3 grams
2 tablespoons	1/8 cup	1 fluid ounce	28.35 grams
4 tablespoons	1/4 cup	2 fluid ounces	56.7 grams
5 1/3 tablespoons	1/3 cup	2.6 fluid ounces	75.6 grams
8 tablespoons	1/2 cup	4 ounces	113.4 grams	1 stick butter
12 tablespoons	3/4 cup	6 ounces	.375 pound	170 grams
32 tablespoons	2 cups	16 ounces	1 pound	453.6 grams

Aloe Vera Gel (Organic) Back in stock!

2008-02-01T00:25:00.000-08:00

Aloe Vera Gel (Organic) Back in stock!

Great for treating burns, bites, and other skin problems.

Contains 99.7% pure organic cold pressed inner fillet of Aloe Vera leaves, natural preservatives and stabilisers consisting of: Potassium Sorbate and Citric Acid not to exceed 0.3%. May occasionally contain pieces of pulp and inner fillet.

Uses:

- Keeps the skin healthy, moisturises dry skin, relieves sunburn.
- Heals burns, anti-inflammatory, prevents infection, reduces scars.
- Combine with carrier oil as a gentle moisturiser.
- Soothes frostbite, eczema, burns, insect bites, blisters and allergic reactions, herpes simplex, burns, acne, bedsores, ringworm and painful shingles.
- Keeps skin flexible by giving oxygen to the cells which in turn increases the strength and synthesis of skin tissue.
- Improves the ability of the skin so that it can hydrate itself.
- *Not suitable for use on Staph infections.

Our Aloe Vera Gel comes in amber glass bottles with pump.

Price:
S$1.50 for 5ml (sample size in amber glass bottle with screwcap)
S$11.00 for 100ml

Rhassoul Clay (Back in stock!)

2008-01-31T22:30:00.000-08:00

Rhassoul Clay (Back in stock!)

Origin: Morocco
Extraction: 100% naturally occurring, naturally quarry mined and untreated.
Shelf life: Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)

Rhassoul clay is rich in trace minerals and they detoxify the skin, hence making it a top grade clay in spa treatment.

Uses:

- Spa treatments/ personal use.
- Cleansing, de-toxification, and general skin treatment.
- Soap, skin conditioner, shampoo, facial and body mask.
- Remove surface oil and oil around clogged pores.
- Removes dead skin layers (smoothing of the surface skin).

Price:

S$3.00 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$5.50 for 1oz
S$8.00 for 2oz

Lavender Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

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Lavender Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

Origin:USA

Parts Distilled: Flowers of Lavendula angustfolia
Method of Cultivation: Organic

Lavender hydrosol is beneficial for all skin types even acne prone and sensitive skin. It calms skin as it is absorbed, and acts as a humectant which helps to balance the skin. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties can be helpful in the prevention and healing of acne. It is a good cleanser for wounds and helps to prevent ingrown hairs, hence it's a good addition to pre-shave formulations.

Uses:

- Relaxing, revitalising and balancing (humectant).
- All skin types, especially oily and combination skin.
- Coolant for minor burns, rashes, insect bites and hot sores.
- Healing for fragile or damaged skin.
- Can be blended with chamomile hydrosol for a synergistic anti-inflammatory and calming blend.
- Body Spray/ splash

Price:

S$3.50 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$8.50 for 2oz
S$11.00 for 3oz
S$23.50 for 8oz

Rose hydrosol (Certified Organic)

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Rose Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

Origin: Bulgaria

Parts Distilled: Petals of Rosa damascena
Method of Cultivation: Organic

Rose hydrosol is a timeless tonic. It is a very mild astringent, prized as a restorative for mature skin, but can be used on all skin types. Scars, minor infections, sunburn, ageing skin and thread veins benefit from this hydrosol's application. It is a natural mild antiseptic and can help relieve nappy rash. It balances the emotions and female hormones.

Uses:

- After bath splash/ deodorant.
- Anti-anxiety spray, room freshener.
- Balances the skin (especially mature & sensitive skin).
- Mild astringent & humectant.
- Combats PMS and cramps.

Price:

S$4.00 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$9.50 for 2oz
S$12.50 for 3oz
S$27.50 for 8oz

Rose Geranium Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

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Rose Geranium Hydrosol (Certified Organic) Back in stock and now Certified Organic!

Origin: California
Parts Distilled: Flower and Leaf of Pelargonium graveolens
Method of cultivation: Organic

Geranium is cellular regenerative, hence a perfect toner for mature skin although it suits most skin types. It is also great to use in creating facial masks. Rose Geranium Hydrosol is recommended for balancing combination skin, since it balances both oily and dry skin. It is anti inflammatory, balancing, helps with acne, bruises, mild burns, cuts, eczema, hemorrhoids. It also Repels mosquitoes and may reduce cellulite deposits.

Rose geranium hydrosol is said to balance both female and male energies. By inhalation of the spray, it is said to be anti-depressant and to relieve hot flashes.

Uses:

- After bath splash.
- Regenerative facial toner.
- Balances facial oil.
- Replenish dry skin around cheeks & forehead.
- Cleanses sore eyes.
- Soothes razor burns & nappy rash.

Price:

S$4.80 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$11.60 for 2oz
S$15.20 for 3oz
S$33.20 for 8oz

Peppermint Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

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Peppermint Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

Origin: USA
Parts Distilled: Aerial parts of Mentha piperita
Method of Cultivation: Organic

Peppermint hydrosol's astringency make it the perfect toner for oily skin. Peppermint has cooling, stimulating and antimicrobial properties and helps to invigorate sluggish skin with an energising freshness. It aids mental clarity and concentration and an ideal for cooling and soothing hot, itchy skin.

Uses:

- "Refreshener" facial & body spray.
- Acne prone & oily skin.
- Ease itches, rashes, stings, mosquito bites.
- Soothing aftershave for razor burns.
- Eliminating bed mites.

Price:

S$4.25 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$11.00 for 2oz
S$14.50 for 3oz
S$32.00 for 8oz

Calendula hydrosol (Certified Organic)

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Calendula hydrosol (Certified Organic)

Origin: Washington
Parts Distilled: Flower of Calendula officinalis
Method of Cultivation: Organic

Calendula hydrosol is known for its astringent, detoxifying and superb wound-healing properties; it can be used for cleaning and healing wounds and burns, and generally for every skin disease. Also great as a mouthwash for any needed oral care, a wash for any sort of yeast or urinary tract infections.

Uses:

- Skin disorders (rashes, hotspots, epidermal healing, scratches, abrasions, sunburn, scars)
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, and astringent properties.
- Facial toner.
- Healing rinse/ wash.
- Aches and sprains.

Price:

S$5.25 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$14.00 for 2oz
S$18.50 for 3oz
S$41.00 for 8oz

Chamomile Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

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Chamomile Hydrosol (Certified Organic)

Origin: Washington
Parts Distilled: Flowers of Matricaria recutita
Method of Cultivation: Organic

One of the best all-purpose hydrosols! Chamomile hydrosol is calming and could be used in toners, creams, lotions, body sprays, room sprays and in place of water in most formulations. When combined with Neroli hydrosol (orange flower), it is extremely beneficial for acne and oily skin. However, do not use it lavishly on very dry skin.

Uses:

- Calm and ease the mind, reduce stress.
- An eye compress for dark circles.
- Relaxation and insomnia.
- Soothe irritated and problem skin (nappy rash, razor rash, acne, sunburns).
- Eczema and psoriasis.
- Cleanses and tones on sensitive skin conditions.
- Fairly astringent.

Price:

S$5.25 for 1/2oz (sample size)
S$14.00 for 2oz
S$18.50 for 3oz
S$41.00 for 8oz

Monthly Sale & Promotion

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Check this space for our monthly sale and promotions!

**Our sale and promotional items are NOT expired or soon-to-be-expired products. They are as fresh as our other regular items. Sale and promotions are held monthly as an appreciation to our customers' support. Expired or expiring products will never be sold/given to customers ;)

Ingredients Checklist

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Harmful ingredients commonly found in skin care products, body wash, shampoos and conditioners etc.

The chemical database

www.hazard.com

Toxic Chemicals

1,4-dioxane

A carcinogenic contaminant of cosmetic products. Almost 50% of cosmetics containing ethoxylated surfactants were found to contain dioxane. See Ethoxylated surfactants

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
1,4-DIOXANE MAY EXERT ITS EFFECTS THROUGH INHALATION, SKIN ABSORPTION, AND INGESTION.
1,4-DIOXANE IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: 1,4-DIOXANE IS AN EYE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITANT, PRIMARY SKIN IRRITANT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT, NEPHROTOXIN, AND HEPATOTOXIN.

ACUTE EXPOSURE CAUSES IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, AND NARCOSIS. CHRONIC INHALATION EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE DAMAGE TO THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS, AND BLOOD DISORDERS.

MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE PRECLUDE FROM EXPOSURE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISEASE OF THE BLOOD, LIVER KIDNEYS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND THOSE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DERMATITIS.

2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol)

Toxic, causes allergic contact dermatitis.
See Nitrosating agents

Alcohol, Isopropyl (SD-40)

A very drying and irritating solvent and dehydrator that strips your skin's natural acid mantle, making us more vulnerable to bacteria, moulds and viruses. It is made from propylene, a petroleum derivative. It may promote brown spots and premature aging of skin.

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)

See Anionic Surfactants
See Sodium Laureth Sulfate
See Nitrosating Agents

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)

See Anionic Surfactants
See Sodium Laureth Sulfate
See Nitrosating Agents

Anionic Surfactants

Anionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats. They are used in car washes, as garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers - and in 90% of personal-care products that foam.

· Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

· Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

· Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)

· Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)

· Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

· Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

· Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

· Potassium Coco Hydrolysed Collagen

· TEA (Triethanolamine) Lauryl Sulfate

· TEA (Triethanolamine) Laureth Sulfate

· Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine

· Disodium Oleamide Sulfosuccinate

· Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

· Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate etc

Benzalkonium Chloride

Highly toxic, primary skin irritant.
See Cationic surfactants

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY TOXIC VIA ORAL ROUTE.

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: MISTS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN, EYES, NOSE, THROAT AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT. SYMPTOMS: MUSCULAR PARALYSIS, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CNS DEPRESSION AND WEAKNESS.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYES: CORROSIVE! IMMEDIATELY WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER.

INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN (IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT). CALL PHYSICIAN.

INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF FLUID TO DILUTE AND INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Dr Epstein reports in his book Unreasonable Risk this chemical is carcinogenic! Also known to cause allergic contact dermatitis.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Causes allergic contact dermatitis. Contains toluene.
See Toluene

Cationic surfactants

These chemicals have a positive electrical charge. They contain a quaternary ammonium group and are often called "quats". These are used in hair conditioners, but originated from the paper and fabric industries as softeners and anti-static agents. In the long run they cause the hair to become dry and brittle. They are synthetic, irritating, allergenic and toxic, and oral intake of them can be lethal.

	· Stearalkonium chloride
	· Benzalkonium chloride
	· Cetrimonium chloride
	· Cetalkonium chloride
	· Lauryl dimonium hydrolysed collagen

Cetalkonium chloride

See Cationic surfactants

Cetrimonium chloride

See Cationic surfactants

Chloromethylisothiazolinone and

Causes contact dermatitis

Isothiazolinone

Causes contact dermatitis

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
EYE CONTACT: CORROSIVE TO THE EYES WITH POSSIBLE PERMANENT DAMAGE.

SKIN CONTACT: CORROSIVE TO THE SKIN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN THIRD DEGREE BURNS. CAN BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED. CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

INGESTION: CAN BE FATAL.

INHALATION: CAN BE CORROSIVE TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND THE LUNGS. CAN CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS.

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
CAN CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.

Cocoyl Sarcosine

See Nitrosating agents

Cyclomethicone

See Silicone derived emollients

DEA (diethanolamine), MEA (Monoethanolamine), & TEA (triethanolamine)

Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with many fatty acids to convert acid to salt (stearate), which then becomes the base for a cleanser. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of hair and skin, and could be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.

These chemicals are already restricted in Europe due to known carcinogenic effects. Dr. Samuel Epstein (Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Illinois) says that repeated skin applications . . . of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of liver and kidney cancer.

See Nitrosating agents

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
Health Hazard Acute And Chronic: Product is severely irritating to body tissues and possibly corrosive to the eyes.

Explanation Carcinogenicity: Amines react with nitrosating agents to form nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic.

Diazolidinyl urea

Established as a primary cause of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Contains formaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical, is toxic by inhalation, a strong irritant, and causes contact dermatitis.

See Formaldehyde

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE

SYMPTOMS OF INHALATION: IF MISTED, WILL CAUSE IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, NOSE, EYES AND THROAT. COUGHING, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.

SYMPTOMS OF SKIN CONTACT: CONTACT CAUSES SMARTING AND BURNING SENSATIONS, INFLAMMATION, BURNS, PAINFUL BLISTERS. PROFOUND DAMAGE TO TISSUE.

SYMPTOMS OF EYE CONTACT: WILL CAUSE PAINFUL BURNING OR STINGING OF EYES AND LIDS, WATERING OF EYES, AND INFLAMMATION OF CONJUNCTIVA.

Dimethicone

See Silicone derived emollients

Dimethicone Copolyol

See Silicone derived emollients

Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate

See Anionic surfactants

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

See Anionic surfactants
See Ethoxylated surfactants

Disodium Oleamide Sulfosuccinate

See Anionic Surfactants

DMDM Hydantoin

Contains formaldehyde.
See Formaldehyde

Ethoxylated surfactants

Ethoxylated surfactants are widely used in cosmetics as foaming agents, emulsifiers and humectants. As part of the manufacturing process the toxic chemical 1,4-dioxane, a potent carcinogen, is generated.

On the label, they are identified by the prefix "PEG", "polyethylene", "polyethylene glycol", "polyoxyethylene", "-eth-", or "-oxynol-".

See 1,4-Dioxane

FD&C Colour Pigments

Synthetic colours made from coal tar. Contain heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin, causing skin sensitivity and irritation. Animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic.

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen (causes cancer). Causes allergic, irritant and contact dermatitis, headaches and chronic fatigue. The vapour is extremely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat (mucous membranes).

See Nitrosating agents

Fragrance

Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to four thousand separate ingredients, many toxic or carcinogenic. Symptoms reported to the USA FDA include headaches, dizziness, allergic rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and skin irritation. Clinical observation proves fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, and irritability.

Hydrolysed Animal Protein

See Nitrosating agents

Imidazolidinyl urea

The trade name for this chemical is Germall 115. Releases formaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical, into cosmetics at over 10°C. Toxic. See Formaldehyde

Imidazolidinyl Urea

See Nitrosating agents

Isopropyl Palmitate

A fatty acid from palm oil combined with synthetic alcohol. Industry tests on rabbits indicate the chemical can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Also shown to be comedogenic (acne promoting)

Lanolin

Any chemicals used on sheep will contaminate the lanolin obtained from the wool. The majority of lanolin used in cosmetics is highly contaminated with organo-phosphate pesticides and insecticides.

Lauryl dimonium hydrolysed collagen

See Cationic surfactants

Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine

See Anionic Surfactants

Lauryl Sarcosine

See Nitrosating agents

Liquidum Paraffinum

Liquidum Paraffinum is an exotic sounding way to say mineral oil (!!) See Mineral Oil

MEA compounds

See Nitrosating agents

Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Both cause cosmetic allergies

Mineral Oil

Petroleum by-product that coats the skin like plastic, clogging the pores. Interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins, promoting acne and other disorders. Slows down skin function and cell development, resulting in premature aging. Used in many products (baby oil is 100% mineral oil!) Any mineral oil derivative can be contaminated with cancer causing PAH's (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons). Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap.

Breast cancer and impurities. EWG's assessment of product ingredient labels and data on cancer-causing chemicals identified three common impurities in personal care products that are linked to mammary tumors in animal studies — ethylene oxide, PAHs, and 1,3-butadiene. Since September 2004 the EU has banned the use of petroleum jelly due to the carcinogenic contamination found in products containing petrolatum. The ingredients for which these impurities are of concern are used in one of every four personal care products on the market.

	· Mineral oil
	· Liquidum paraffinum (also known as posh mineral oil!)
	· Paraffin oil
	· Paraffin wax
	· Petrolatum

Nitrosating Agents

Antioxidant

The following chemicals can cause nitrosamine contamination, which have been determined to form cancer in laboratory animals. There are wide and repeated concerns in the USA and Europe about the contamination of cosmetics products with nitrosamines.

· 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol

· Cocoyl Sarcosine

· DEA compounds

· Imidazolidinyl Urea

· Formaldehyde

· Hydrolysed Animal Protein

· Lauryl Sarcosine

· MEA compounds

· Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60, etc

· Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

· Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

· Sodium Laureth Sulfate

· Ammonium Laureth Sulfate

· Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

· TEA compounds

Paraben preservatives (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl)

Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Highly toxic.

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.

SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDNESS, ITCHING, AND PAIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS.

EYE CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION, REDNESS, AND PAIN.

Paraffin wax/oil

Paraffin Wax is mineral oil wax. See Mineral Oil

Phthalates

Toxic gender bending chemical used as a plasticizer in food wraps and many pliable plastics and containers. Also used in hairsprays and some cosmetics including nail varnishes from where it is readily absorbed into the system. All 289 people in a recent test for body load of chemicals tested positive for phthalates. Phthalates are implicated with low sperm counts and also causing sexual abnormalities and deformities.

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) compounds

Potentially carcinogenic petroleum ingredient that can alter and reduce the skin's natural moisture factor. This could increase the appearance of aging and leave you more vulnerable to bacteria. Used in cleansers to dissolve oil and grease. It adjusts the melting point and thickens products. Also used in caustic spray-on oven cleaners. See Ethoxylated surfactants

Potassium Coco Hydrolysed Collagen

See Anionic Surfactants

Propylene/Butylene Glycol

Propylene glycol (PG) is a petroleum derivative. It penetrates the skin and can weaken protein and cellular structure. Commonly used to make extracts from herbs. PG is strong enough to remove barnacles from boats! The EPA considers PG so toxic that it requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles and to dispose of any PG solutions by burying them in the ground. Because PG penetrates the skin so quickly, the EPA warns against skin contact to prevent consequences such as brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. But there isn't even a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than in most industrial applications.

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
Health Hazard Acute And Chronic

INHALATION: May cause respiratory and throat Irritation, central nervous system depression, blood and kidney disorders. May cause Nystagmus, Lymphocytosis.

SKIN: Irritation and dermatitis, absorption.

EYES: Irritation and conjunctivitis.

INGESTION: Pulmonary oedema, brain damage, hypoglycaemia, intravascular hemolysis. Death may occur.

PVP/VA Copolymer

A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, wavesets and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.

Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60, etc

Toxic, causes skin rashes and allergic reactions. Formaldehyde releasers. Dr Epstein reports in his book Unreasonable Risk "Substantive evidence of casual relation to leukaemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers"

See Nitrosating agents

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
SKIN: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE MORE SEVERE RESPONSE IF SKIN IS DAMP.

MAY BE A WEAK SKIN SENSITIZER IN SUSCEPTIBLE INDIVIDUALS AT GREATER THAN 1% IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION.

Rancid Natural Emollients

Natural oils used in cosmetics should be cold pressed. The refined vegetable oils found on supermarket shelves and many health food stores which lack colour, odour and taste are devoid of nutrients, essential fatty acids, vitamins and unsaponifiables - all valuable skin conditioning agents! They also contain poisonous "trans" fatty acids as a result of the refining process.

Another important factor to consider with creams made from plant oil is the use-by date. The most beneficial plant oils (like rosehip, borage and evening primrose oils) are polyunsaturated, which means they oxidise and go rancid fairly quickly (about 6 months). Most off-the-shelf cosmetics have a shelf life of three years. Rancid oils are harmful, they form free-radicals, which damage and age your skin.

Silicone derived emollients

Silicone emollients are occlusive - that is they coat the skin, trapping anything beneath it, and do not allow the skin to breathe (much like plastic wrap would do.)

Recent studies have indicated that prolonged exposure of the skin to sweat, by occlusion, causes skin irritation. Some synthetic emollients are known tumour promoters and accumulate in the liver and lymph nodes. They are also non-biodegradable, causing negative environmental impact.

	· Dimethicone
	· Dimethicone Copolyol
	· Cyclomethicone

Silicone was and still is used as breast implants. Tens of thousands of women with breast implants have complained of debilitating symptoms. Anecdotal evidence indicates silicone to be toxic to the human body. For more detailed information on the dangers of silicone simply key "silicone toxicity" into the Google search engine

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

See Anionic Surfactants

Sodium Hydroxide

Also known as caustic soda. A powerful alkali used in industry for cleaning drains and pipe lines also used in oven cleaners. Workers exposed to steam containing sodium hydroxide have suffered lung damage and an increased risk of throat cancer. Used in toothpastes and as a pH adjuster in skin creams. Causes contact dermatitis and sensitizes individuals to other chemicals.

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): POISON! DANGER! CORROSIVE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. REACTS WITH WATER, ACIDS AND OTHER MATERIALS
Ingestion:
Corrosive! Swallowing may cause severe burns of mouth, throat, and stomach. Severe scarring of tissue and death may result. Symptoms may include bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, fall in blood pressure. Damage may appears days after exposure.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive! Contact with skin can cause irritation or severe burns and scarring with greater exposures.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive! Causes irritation of eyes, and with greater exposures it can cause burns that may result in permanent impairment of vision, even blindness.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged contact with dilute solutions has a destructive effect upon tissue.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)

When combined with other chemicals, SLES and ALES can create nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens. It is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".

See Anionic Surfactants
See Ethoxylated surfactants
See Nitrosating agents

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
WARNING! CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION! AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. THE MATERIAL WAS CLASSIFIED AS A MODERATE TO SEVERE EYE IRRITANT.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

See Anionic Surfactants

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)

Used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers - and in 90% of products that foam.

Animals exposed to SLS and ALS experience eye damage, central nervous system depression, laboured breathing, diarrhoea, severe skin irritation, and even death.

Young eyes may not develop properly if exposed to SLS and ALS because proteins are dissolved. SLS and ALS may also damage the skin's immune system by causing layers to separate and inflame. It is frequently disguised in semi-natural cosmetics with the explanation "comes from coconut".

See Nitrosating agents
See Anionic Surfactants

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
EYE CONTACT:

INSTILLATION OF A 29% SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE SOLUTION INTO THE EYES OF SIX ALBINO RABBITS PRODUCED SEVERE IRRITATION. THE MATERIAL WAS CLASSIFIED AS A SEVERE SKIN IRRITANT.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

See Nitrosating agents
See Anionic Surfactants

Stearalkonium Chloride

A chemical used in hair conditioners and creams. Causes allergic reactions. Stearalkonium chloride was developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, and is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which do help hair health. Toxic.

See Cationic surfactants

Talc

Scientific studies have shown that routine application of talcum powder in the genital area is associated with a three-to-fourfold increase in the development of ovarian cancer.

TEA (Triethanolamine) Laureth Sulfate

Synthetic emulsifier. Highly acidic. Over 40% of cosmetics containing Triethanolamine (TEA), have been found to be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens.

From Material Safety Data Sheet
Special Hazard Precautions: PRODUCT IS SEVERELY IRRITATING TO BODY TISSUES AND POSSIBLY CORROSIVE TO THE EYES. HANDLE WITH CARE. AVOID EYE & SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS IF GENERATED. IF THERE IS DANGER OF EYE CONTACT, WEAR A FACE SHIELD.

Explanation Carcinogenicity: AMINES REACT WITH NITROSATING AGENTS TO FORM NITROSOAMINES, WHICH ARE CARCINOGENIC.

See Anionic Surfactants
See Nitrosating agents

TEA compounds

See Nitrosating agents

Toluene

From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS):
POISON! DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.

VAPOR HARMFUL. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY AFFECT LIVER, KIDNEYS, BLOOD SYSTEM, OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

INHALATION: INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE FATIGUE, CONFUSION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS. PECULIAR SKIN SENSATIONS (E. G. PINS AND NEEDLES) OR NUMBNESS MAY BE PRODUCED. VERY HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH.

INGESTION: SWALLOWING MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL SPASMS AND OTHER SYMPTOMS THAT PARALLEL OVER-EXPOSURE FROM INHALATION. ASPIRATION OF MATERIAL INTO THE LUNGS CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS, WHICH MAY BE FATAL. SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES IRRITATION. MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.

EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION WITH REDNESS AND PAIN. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: REPORTS OF CHRONIC POISONING DESCRIBE ANEMIA, DECREASED BLOOD CELL COUNT AND BONE MARROW HYPOPLASIA. LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT HAS A DEFATTING ACTION, CAUSING DRYING, REDNESS, AND DERMATITIS.

EXPOSURE TO TOLUENE MAY AFFECT THE DEVELOPING FOETUS.

Apricot Kernel Meal

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Apricot Kernel Meal

Finely ground meal from the pits/kernels of Apricots. Include Apricot Kernel Meal into your DIY scrubs recipe, gentle enough for both face and body.

Price:

S$2.50 for 1/2oz (sample size in ziploc baggy)
S$4.50 for 1oz
S$6.50 for 2oz

Bottles & Packaging

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Customers get 10% off bottles, jars and containers when they buy 5 items or more from this category (you're allowed to mix and match).

5ml Amber Glass Bottle
$1.00/pc

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15ml Amber Glass Bottle with dropper
$1.60/pc

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30ml Amber Glass Bottle with dropper
$2.00/pc

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5ml Blue Glass Bottle with orifice reducer
$1.80/pc

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10ml Blue Glass Bottle with orifice reducer
$2.00/pc

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15ml Blue Glass Bottle with orifice reducer
$2.40/pc

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0.5oz/15ml Amber Glass Spray Bottle
$2.20

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2oz/60ml Amber Glass Spray Bottle
$2.50/pc

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100ml Amber Glass Spray Bottle
$2.80/pc

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100ml Amber Glass Pump Bottle
$2.80/pc

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8oz/240ml Blue Plastic (PET) Spray Bottle
$2.60/pc

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10g Plastic Screwtop Jar
$0.50/pc

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50g Plastic Screwtop Jar
$1.20/pc

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60ml Plastic Screwtop Jar (with plastic insert)
$2.40/pc

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60ml Plastic Screwtop Container
$1.20/pc

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Disposible Pipette with markings (3ml)
$2.50/pack of 5