Cosmetic Herbs, Vitamins, Bases, Minerals and Oils
or LaVie Organique Skin Care Products

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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) – A stable Vitamin C derivative known for its good antioxidant properties.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf is obtained from the dried leaves of the peppermint plant. Its properties for skin include: antimicrobial, anti-irritant, astringent, cleansing, and stimulating. Peppermint is best for the following skin types: blemished, dry, normal-oily and oily skin.

Menthol – A natural antiseptic and analgesic that helps to calm the skin and reduce redness.

Molasses Extract softens, nourishes, and hydrates the skin thanks to its high concentrations of minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, and manganese.

Bibliography

  • The Herbal Body Book by Jeanne Rose, Grosset & Dunlap, NY 1976
  • The Complete Medicinal Herbal by Penelope Ody, Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London 1993
  • Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care by Audrey Hampton, Organica Press, Tampa, FL 1987
  • The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood, New World Library, San Rafael, CA 1991
  • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless, Element Books Ltd. Rockport, MA 1992
  • Aromatherapy Workbook by Marcel Lavabre, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT 1990
  • The Complete Woman's Herbal by Anne McIntyre, Henry Holt & Co., NY 1995