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Ingredients
WATER
Deionized Water. Water, a solvent and moisturizer, is
the most common cosmetic ingredient. The deionizing process
removes metallic irons, kills microorganisms through exposure
to ultraviolet light, and uses a sub-micron filter to further
remove impurities.
OILS
Borage Oil. Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins,
and minerals. Calming and anti-inflammatory, borage oil
is regenerative, slows the aging process, and is good for
all skin types.
Hazelnut Oil. Contains vitamins, minerals, and protein,
and is very easily absorbed, leaving no oily residue. An
excellent carrier for essential oils, hazelnut oil is slightly
astringent and toning, and helps to maintain skin elasticity;
has a soft, natural, nutty fragrance.
Jojoba Oil. Made from the bean of an evergreen bush
native to the Southwest. Closely resembles skin's natural
oils; contains protein and minerals, and is good for all
skin types, to soothe, soften, nourish and protect. Jojoba
oil is light and easily absorbed; helps prevent stretch
marks.
Olive Oil. Rich in vitamins and minerals; contains
some protein. Olive oil is stable, resists rancidity and
has excellent lubricating qualities. Nourishing and calming
to the skin, it is believed to have cell-regenerative capabilities.
Rose Hip Seed Oil. Extracted from the seed of a South
American wild rose, the oil has been used for centuries
for healing and skin care. Contains linolenic acid and a
form of vitamin A which helps slow skin's aging. Smoothes
fine lines and wrinkles; has been used to treat skin pigmentation
disorders, scars and sunburn.
Safflower Oil. A nutritive oil high in polyunsaturated
fatty acids. Soothes bruises and irritations, and is easily
absorbed into the skin.
Sesame Oil. Pressed from the sesame seed; rich
in vitamins and minerals. Contains some proteins and lecithin,
and may help protect the skin from sun.
Sunflower
Seed Oil.
Rich in linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid); vitamins
A, B, D, and E; minerals; and lecithin. Sunflower seed oil
has a light texture and fragrance, is easily absorbed, and
soothes, softens and protects all skin types.
PURE
ESSENTIAL OILS
Lavender (Lavendula vera). Invaluable for all types
of skin. Soothing, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and
reduces scarring. Lavender is uplifting and relaxing.
Lemon
(Citrus limonun). Cooling, refreshing, and uplifting;
lemon promotes mental clarity and improves concentration.
Has antibacterial properties, fights infection, and softens,
tones, and soothes the skin.
Mandarin
(Citrus reticulata). Cooling, calming, and purifying;
mandarin is uplifting, relieves emotional tension and stress,
and promotes mental clarity.
Neroli
(Citrus bigaradia). Known for its rejuvenating properties
and its ability to stimulate new cell growth and soften
the skin; calming.
Orange
(Citrus aurantium).
Has a balancing effect on the skin and supports collagen
production. Calming, softening, and moisturizing; promotes
happiness.
Petitgrain
(Citrus aurantium). Has a fresh, floral-citrus scent.
Petitgrain is uplifting, calming, promotes mental clarity,
and relieves anxiety and tension; soothing to the skin.
Rose
(Rosa damascena). Especially good for dry, sensitive,
or mature skins. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, with
a deep, sweet floral fragrance that has been treasured throughout
time.
Sandalwood
(Santalum album). Has a calming, balancing effect and
is good for all skin types, with moisturizing, soothing
and softening qualities; relieves itching and irritation.
Comforting and relaxing.
Ylang-Ylang
(Cananga odorata). Suitable for all skin types, ylang-ylang
balances, moisturizes, softens, smoothes and rejuvenates.
Soothing, uplifting.
HERBAL
AND PLANT EXTRACTS
Algae Extract. Rich in vitamins and minerals; conditions
and hydrates the skin while it nourishes, rejuvenates, detoxifies,
and replenishes minerals.
Calendula
Extract (Calendula officinalis). Soothes, reduces inflammation,
helps prevent scarring, and promotes healing. One of the
most gentle and effective herbs for healing skin irritations.
Cucumber
Extract (Cucumis sativus).
Soothing and cooling, with slight astringent properties.
Rich in beneficial minerals and amino acids, cucumber moisturizes,
smoothes, and softens the skin, and has anti-itching and
anti-inflammatory properties.
Green
Tea Extract (Thea sinensis). Anti-inflammatory, anti-irritation,
and antioxidant properties.
Mallow
Extract (Althea officinalis). Used throughout time in
the treatment of wounds and abrasions, mallow is emollient
and soothing, and is useful for any sore or inflamed skin
conditions.
Oat
Extract (Avina sativa). Rich in vitamins and minerals,
with the best balance of amino acids of all cereal proteins.
Oats soothe sensitive skin, moisturize, and relieve itching,
irritation and inflammation.
Rosebud
Extract (Rosa damascena). Soothing and harmonizing to
the skin; good for all skin types.
Witch
Hazel Extract (Hamamelis virginiana). An herbal extract
with a long history of use for its anti-inflammatory and
astringent properties. Softening, soothing, and anti-itching.
VITAMINS
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Used for its antioxidant
properties, which protect skin cells from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl
palmitate (Vitamin C). Also a form of Vitamin C with
antioxidant properties.
Panthenol
(Pro-vitamin B-5). Used to moisturize the skin; soothing,
nourishing, aids in tissue repair and cellular regeneration.
Retinyl
palmitate (Vitamin A). Helps tissue generation, repair,
and maintenance; deters dryness and has antioxidant properties.
Supports collagen production and increases the skin's elasticity.
Tocopheryl
Acetate (Vitamin E). Antioxidant and moisturizing qualities.
Vitamin E slows the degeneration of skin cells, and promotes
cellular renewal, skin elasticity, and healing.
OTHER
Allantoin. Derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin
is especially helpful for sensitive skin; it protects, softens,
and soothes, with healing and anti-irritation properties.
Aloe
Vera Gel. Transparent gel from the leaves of the tropical
Aloe vera plant; promotes healing and cellular renewal.
Soothing, moisturizing, toning for all skin types, antibacterial,
and anti-inflammatory.
Beeswax.
A natural substance obtained from bees' honeycombs. As a
thickener and emulsifier commonly found in salves and lotions,
beeswax reduces inflammation, softens skin, and has antioxidant
properties.
Rose
Water. Through the distillation process, roses produce
both essential oil of rose and rose hydrosol, or rose water.
Gentle, soothing, balancing, and harmonizing for the skin;
especially good for sensitive skin.
Shea
Butter. Also known as karite, shea butter is extracted
from the fruit of a tree found in Africa. Rich in essential
fatty acids and vitamins A and E, shea butter heals, soothes,
and protects the skin from environmental damage. Safe for
even sensitive, fragile skin, it is a superb, easily absorbed
emollient.
Sodium
Bicarbonate. A salt used as a buffering agent; soothes,
softens and smooths skin.
Sodium
Chloride. A mineral salt, commonly known as table salt,
with natural astringent and antiseptic properties. Refreshes
the skin.
Sodium
hydroxymethylglycinate. A preservative (necessary for
water-based cosmetics) derived from the amino acid glycine.
Sodium
Sulfate. A naturally occurring mineral salt.
Squalane. Derived from olives, squalane is especially good
for dry and sensitive skin; helps accelerate new cell growth
and leaves skin soft and smooth as it helps to retain moisture.
Vegetable
Glycerin.
A natural humectant, or product which attracts and holds
moisture; used in cosmetics to relieve dryness.
Xanthan
Gum. A natural thickener and skin soother derived from
the fermentation of a carbohydrate with Xanthomonas campestris.
AROMATHERAPY
True aromatherapy is an ancient healing tradition that uses
concentrated plant essences, known as essential oils, in
carefully blended combinations and proportions. These gifts
of nature add the purest forms of fragrance to beauty products,
but also lend subtle yet powerful benefits to the body and
the spirit. Some essential oils have a calming effect, others
uplifting; some soothe, heal, or contribute to soft, healthy
skin. The essential oils in Bella Mama skin care products
have been chosen for these benefits, as well as for safety
and effectiveness in pregnancy.
Bella
Mama products contain high quality pure essential oils.
These exquisite, professional-quality pure essential oils
are made from organically grown or wildcrafted plants, with
no chemical additives or thinners. Bella Mama blends oils
in bases of vibrant, cosmetic-quality natural plant oils,
such as borage, rose hip seed, jojoba, hazelnut and sunflower,
which nourish and soften the skin. Finally, we add botanical
herbs to calm the skin, promote healing, reduce inflammation,
and prevent scarring.
A
few words about Preservatives. Bella Mama is committed to
natural ingredients as well as to the long-term safety and
effectiveness of our products. Water-based personal care
products, such as Bella Mama Face & Body Spritzer and
Healing Sitz Bath, require some preservative action to maintain
freshness and quality at room temperature and to prevent
microbial growth. We use an extremely gentle and safe preservative,
derived from natural amino acids, to keep Bella Mama's water-based
products completely usable and enjoyable over time.
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