Glossary of Inanna Ingredients & Benefits

A light nearly odorless oil. Sweet almond oil is said to have great nutritional value for all skin types, and it helps relieve itching, soreness and dryness. Soothing, healing, lubricating, softening, revitalizing and nourishing. Good for sensitive or irritated skin Has a similar make up to baby's sebum, the oil naturally produced by the skin to protect it, and is easily absorbed. It was highly valued by the ancient Egyptians for cosmetic purposes.

Almond meal is used in many skin care preparations such as scrubs, masks and cleansers. When finely powdered, almonds gently exfoliate the skin without being harsh.

"Glacier clay stimulates circulation, detoxifies and exfoliates while it tightens wrinkles, leaving the skin soft and smooth... It produces local skin warming, accelerates physiological processes and increases cell division in surrounding tissue. It is the perfect balancer and revitalizer. Glacial Clay in both natural and powdered forms has become an important replacement for Dead Sea Mud products."... Mossberry

Products containing beeswax form an effective barrier, protecting the skin from harsh environmental conditions.

Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, astringent, styptic, vulnerary

Helpful for acne, insect bites, oily complexion, psoriasis; refreshing and uplifting

"One of the most versatile and important herbal medicines. Rapid skin epithelisation (healing) in damaged skin tissue. " (2)

This herb has antiseptic, sedative, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Topically, Chamomile is used to treat a wide variety of skin disorders such as eczema, bedsores, post radiation therapy, skin inflammation, and contact dermatitis.

Absorbs oils secreted from the skin. Clays are used to draw out impurities and toxins through absorption. Great for insect bites and stings. Clays remove old sebum that is clogged in pores. They also remove environmental poisons left on the skin. White clay has electromagnetic qualities and attracts oils and particles left on the skin.

A major ingredient in chocolate, which accounts for its rich candy bar aroma. Cocoa butter is solid at room temperature, and wonderful for any skincare product, especially soaps, creams, balms and lotions.

"Rapid healer of flesh and bones, by its property to accelerate mitosis (cell division). Comfrey helps eliminate toxic minerals. Neutralizes free radicals" (2)

"Used for nervous tension, neuralgia and stress-related conditions. Helpful for broken capillaries, eczema, mature skin" (4)

A natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, & antifungal compound which can be used as an effective preservative in cosmetics and foods.
Acne can be caused by bacterial infections. GSE reduces bacterial growth, and its astringent nature dries up glandular secretions, reducing the opportunity for bacteria to breed. It also helps open pores, keeping them clean and unclogged, thus reducing blackhead and pimple formation.

Guar gum is used as a thickener in cosmetics. It has a very high viscosity (thickness) even when very little is used.

Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products. Honey can help exfoliate the skin. Increased exfoliation, or renewal of the skin cells, can give skin a younger, more vibrant look.

Hydrosols are very gentle and can be used in higher concentrations than essential oils, directly on the skin.

Hydrosols contain tiny micro-droplets of essential oils making them a great complement in skincare products.

Because of its rich texture, it adds a denseness to skin lubricants. Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax that closely resembles the sebum produced by human skin. This makes the oil especially suitable for any skin type. Jojoba oil has a very long shelf life, is easily absorbed, and is great for mature skin.

Helpful for high blood pressure, pain, headaches, nausea, depression, insomnia, aids respiratory tract.

Exfoliant and emollient, Oats are used mainly in skin soothing oatmeal baths, moisturizers, facial scrubs and masks. Oats have a gentle cleansing effect on the skin's surface, especially sensitive skin, and serve as a natural anti-itch agent.

Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, nervine, aphrodisiac

Peppermint is cooling, digestive, anti-spasmodic, painkilling, and promotes sweating. (4)

It is suitable for all skin types, but it is especially valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skins. It has a tonic and astringent effect on the capillaries just below the skin surface, which makes it useful in diminishing the redness caused by enlarged capillaries. (6)

Rosemary extract is not a preservative, but as an anti-oxidant, it helps extend shelf life by retarding the rate at which fatty oils become rancid

Antidepressant, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, sedative (4)

Sea salt softens the water and can be used for cleansing, abrasive exfoliate and helps draw toxins from the body. Contains minerals from the ocean. People worldwide have used the healing power of salts baths for centuries. The minerals and trace elements deep clean and revitalize the body. The Dead Sea in Israel attracts visitors because it is the lowest point on the earth, and contains a high percentage of natural minerals. In many countries people with conditions labeled incurable have reduced the symptoms or completely resolved them after being treated with mineral hydrotherapy. (3)

Antidepressant, bactericidal, fungicidal, hypotensive, nervous sedative, digestive stimulant. (4)

Tea tree oil is a natural antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-infection oil. It is effective against nail fungus, ringworm, athlete's foot, dandruff, acne and many types of infestations including lice, mites and scabies.

Tea tree oil is capable of penetrating into the lower skin layers with its anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, analgesic (pain killing) and wound-healing qualities. It helps the skin to heal by encouraging the formation of scar tissue.

Extremely low potential for skin irritation or sensitization.

Vanilla beans yield a subtle, unique, deep, exotic aroma.

Vitamin E is a natural anti-oxidant containing alpha -tocopherol, which extends the shelf life of oil-based products by slowing the natural oxidation process.