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  • Escentia Cocoa Butter Unrefined 500g

    N$389.85

    Cocoa Butter Unrefined

    Cocoa butter is extracted from the roasted cocoa beans from Theobroma cacao plant, native to Amazonian areas of South America and the tropical areas of Africa and Asia. Cocoa is usually associated with chocolate making, but it has been used by South American civilisations for thousands of years as food and to moisturise skin and promote skin health. Cocoa butter has become a popular ingredient in natural skincare products and is suitable for cooking, baking and vegan recipes.

     

     

    Further information:

    Did you know?

    Cocoa Butter is rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, trace minerals such as Copper, Magnesium and Manganese and is believed to help boost the immune system, control blood sugar and appetite, support brain functions, boost the mood and lower blood pressure.

     

    Ingredients:

    Pure cocoa butter, unrefined

     

     

    Refined or unrefined?

    There are generally two grades of cocoa butter for skin care: raw or unrefined and refined. Raw (unrefined) cocoa butter has not been heated to a high temperature in the production process. … Refined cocoa butter is often deodorised which means it will smell less (or not at all) of chocolate.

     

  • Escentia Shea Butter Unrefined 1L

    N$388.10

    Shea Butter Unrefined

    100% pure, unrefined shea butter can be used as a body butter for soft, younger-looking skin. Shea Butter’s skin care benefits are numerous, particularly so when applied to dry, dehydrated, or aged skin.

    • 100% natural and unrefined
    • Packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids
    • Natural antioxidant
    • Fabulous, natural moisturiser for your face, hair and body
    • Helps reduce the signs of ageing
    • Can be used as a body butter for soft, smooth skin
    • Helps reduce stretch marks
    • Can be used help heal cuts, burns and skin rashes
    • Particularly good for cracked, dry skin

     

    Shea butter has a limited capacity to absorb ultraviolet radiation and therefore can be used as a mild sunblock lotion (Factor 6).

    It can also be used to treat other skin problems such as; blemishes, eczema, skin allergies, wrinkles, itching, insect bites, and even frost bite.

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

    Hair tip: You can use shea butter to reduce frizziness and get your hair to curl the way you want. Just apply a small amount of shea butter to fingertips—press your fingertips to the butter with moderate pressure to get just enough to feel tacky. Then rub fingertips on unruly hair. You can then restyle with a blow drier and brush. The heat from the dryer melts the shea butter, the brush spreads it evenly through your hair, and the hair curls the way you style it.

     

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    Tips on working with Shea Butter in Formulations:

    Shea butter contains various fatty acids which each have a specific temperature range where they melt and solidify. When the butter is melted and heat is unevenly distributed some fatty acids may solidify quicker than others, resulting in a grainy texture. Sometimes these grains take days, weeks or even months to appear. There is nothing wrong with the butter if it is grainy, but most prefer a smooth, buttery texture.

    To prevent graininess and grain formation you will need to make sure that heat is evenly distributed during the cool down process. This is best achieved by constantly stirring the melted butter during cool down. Unfortunately simply pouring melted shea butter into jars and leaving to cool at room temperature without evenly distributing the heat will likely result in grains. So rather gently stir your melted butter while it cools for best results.

  • Escentia Shea Butter Unrefined 500ml

    N$216.00

    Shea Butter Unrefined

    100% pure, unrefined shea butter can be used as a body butter for soft, younger-looking skin. Shea Butter’s skin care benefits are numerous, particularly so when applied to dry, dehydrated, or aged skin.

    • 100% natural and unrefined
    • Packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids
    • Natural antioxidant
    • Fabulous, natural moisturiser for your face, hair and body
    • Helps reduce the signs of ageing
    • Can be used as a body butter for soft, smooth skin
    • Helps reduce stretch marks
    • Can be used help heal cuts, burns and skin rashes
    • Particularly good for cracked, dry skin

     

    Shea butter has a limited capacity to absorb ultraviolet radiation and therefore can be used as a mild sunblock lotion (Factor 6).

    It can also be used to treat other skin problems such as; blemishes, eczema, skin allergies, wrinkles, itching, insect bites, and even frost bite.

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

    Hair tip: You can use shea butter to reduce frizziness and get your hair to curl the way you want. Just apply a small amount of shea butter to fingertips—press your fingertips to the butter with moderate pressure to get just enough to feel tacky. Then rub fingertips on unruly hair. You can then restyle with a blow drier and brush. The heat from the dryer melts the shea butter, the brush spreads it evenly through your hair, and the hair curls the way you style it.

     

    Further information:

    Tips on working with Shea Butter in Formulations:

    Shea butter contains various fatty acids which each have a specific temperature range where they melt and solidify. When the butter is melted and heat is unevenly distributed some fatty acids may solidify quicker than others, resulting in a grainy texture. Sometimes these grains take days, weeks or even months to appear. There is nothing wrong with the butter if it is grainy, but most prefer a smooth, buttery texture.

    To prevent graininess and grain formation you will need to make sure that heat is evenly distributed during the cool down process. This is best achieved by constantly stirring the melted butter during cool down. Unfortunately simply pouring melted shea butter into jars and leaving to cool at room temperature without evenly distributing the heat will likely result in grains. So rather gently stir your melted butter while it cools for best results.

  • Faithful to Nature Extra Virgin Flaxseed Oil 250ml

    N$93.10

    Extra Virgin Flaxseed Oil

    Faithful to Nature Extra Virgin Flaxseed Oil is expertly sourced, extracted and cold-pressed to preserve the abundant flavours, aromas and nutrients within.  Use in moderation in your salad dressings, drizzled over veggies, in smoothies or even in dips.

    • Cold-pressed & unrefined
    • High in polyunsaturated fat
    • Naturally contains omega-3 fatty acids
    • No preservatives, or additives
    • Suitable for vegans and strict vegetarians

    Directions:

    Use in moderation in your salad dressings, drizzled over veggies, in smoothies or even in dips.

    Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.

  • Faithful to Nature Organic Shea Butter Unrefined Fragrance Free Vegan 200ml

    N$128.80

    Organic Shea Butter Unrefined Fragrance Free

    Faithful to Nature Shea Butter leaves the skin soft and supple with a long-lasting and radiant glow. Shea butter is rich in oleic, stearic acids, vitamin A and E. Use it to soothe & smooth your skin, hydrate your hair and nourish your nails. This shea butter is grown sustainably in Ghana and its production is used to empower rural women and local communities.

    • Raw, unrefined and unfragranced shea butter
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hydrates dry skin, hair & nails
    • Protects & soothes chapped lips
    • May help to soothe eczema & acne
    • Supports skin elasticity and boosts natural collagen production
    • Non-comedogenic (won’t block pores)
    • Suitable for vegans and strict vegetarians

    Raw, unrefined shea butter has a naturally earthen, nutty smell and is a sign that the product has not been exposed to excessively high temperatures, or treated with chemical deodorizers.

    Suggested use:

    Soften a dollop in the palm of your hand before applying to your face, body or hair. Apply as often as desired. Stop use and consult a doctor immediately in case of discomfort.

    Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

  • Selina Celtic Sea Salt Coarse Light Grey 227g

    N$425.00

    The original and most trusted sea salt brand, referenced in more culinary and nutritional books and journals than any other salt in the world. Celtic Sea Salt® is authentic, unprocessed, whole salt from pristine coastal regions. Our salts retain the natural balance and spectrum of essential minerals, supplying the body with over 74 vital trace minerals and elements.

    Light Grey Celtic® is a mineral-rich, whole crystal (coarse), moist salt that is completely unrefined and hand harvested. Dried by the sun and the wind; it retains the ocean’s moisture, locking in a vast array of vital trace elements. Light Grey Celtic® gets its light grey hue from the pure clay lining of the salt beds where it is harvested.

    Light Grey Celtic® is perfect for use in a grinder and for cooking. The whole crystals dissolve with heat and moisture, enhancing food with its rustic, old-world flavor while adding vital nutrients to your diet.

  • Soaring Free Dark Coconut Nectar 250ml

    N$98.30

    Coconut Blossom Nectar – The New Wholefood Sweetener

    Coconut Blossom Nectar is generating much interest in the health food market these days and it’s easy to see why. It’s really tasty and Coconut Blossom Nectar scores low on the Glycemic Index. It has been tested and sits at 36 out of 100 on the GI scale, making it a great sweetener for diabetics when used in small amounts. It naturally contains more vitamins, minerals, amino acids than processed sugar, as well as many other nutrients such as potassium, iron and zinc.

     

  • Truefood Organic Coconut Blossom Sugar 1Kg

    N$239.80

    Organic Coconut Blossom Sugar

    Truefood Organic Coconut Blossom Sugar is a natural unrefined alternative to processed sugar, great for cooking baking and sweetening RAW desserts. It has a similar taste to brown sugar with a slight caramel flavour.

    Coconut blossom sugar is said to contain some trace nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and copper. As well as small amounts of phytonutrients and inulin a prebiotic that is beneficial for good gut bacteria.

    Coconut blossom sugar is extracted from the nectar of the coconut palm blossom. This is done by farmers who climb to the top of the trees and make an incision in the stalk of the coconut flower, the sap runs from the blossom and is usually collected in the early mornings. Moisture is then evaporated from the nectar and the result is a natural unprocessed sugar that has been utilized by South-East Asia generations for hundreds of years.