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 Ingredients & What Each Is Said To Do

Almond Oil* Soothes and moisturizes dry skin and leaves a sweet fragrance 
Apple Cider Vinegar Soothes itchy skin and inhibits bacterial growth; balances pH and is often found in astringents
Avocado/
Avocado Oil*		 Nourishes dry skin - particularly great for moisturizing dry or aging skin
Castile Soap* Mildly cleanses your hair and body
Egg White Thickens beauty products and serves as an astringent for oily skin
Egg Yolk Thickens and adds texture to products. The yolk contains fatty substances, which are used to treat dry skin
Essential Oil* Naturally fragrant oils extracted from plants, herbs and flowers which some say have a therapeutic effect. Avoid if you are pregnant or have sensitive skin.
Chamomile Relieves muscle pain, sedates and promotes sleep
Citronella Helps ease arthritis pain, cold/flu symptoms, mosquito repellant
Eucalyptus Acts as a decongestant, helps with asthma, fever and aching joints
Geranium  Decreases stress, balances emotions, relieves fatigue and PMS
Grapefruit Lifts melancholy, an astringent, refreshes and energizes
Jasmine Lifts melancholy, aphrodisiac, relief from painful periods/labour
Lavender  Balances emotions, decreases stress, promotes sleep and heals skin
Lemon  Acts as a disinfectant, refreshes and uplifts, balances nervous system
Peppermint Brightens mood, improves memory, increases energy
Pine Eases breathing, immune stimulant, increases energy
Rosewood Eases jet lag, creates calm, stimulates immune system
Spearmint Relieves bronchitis, headaches, energizes and decreases fatigue
Tea Tree Acts as an immune stimulant, relieves inflammation, a disinfectant
Ylang Ylang Relieves anxiety and anger, brightens mood, an aphrodisiac
Honey Soothes skin and helps "lock in" moisture
Lemon/
Lemon Juice		 Cleanses oily skin; exfoliates, tones and lightens skin (do not sunbathe after using a lemon-based product)
Milk Beautifies the skin (for oily skin - use skim milk; for dry skin - use whole milk)
Oats Aids in gentle cleansing - great for sensitive skin; serves as an anti-itch agent by soothing irritated skin
Sea Salt* Exfoliates and rejuvenates skin
Vegetable Oil Moisturizes with an amazing penetrating ability
Vitamin E Oil* Cleanses with a soothing quality
Yogurt Cleanses with a soothing quality

* Available at health food stores and some larger grocery stores.