Coconut

Coconuts are a complete food, rich in calories, vitamins and minerals. Coconuts are a great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. They are loaded with calcium, potassium, and magnesium as well as many electrolytes. One of the prominent fatty acids in Coconuts is lauric acid, which helps the body to maintain healthy blood levels. Coconut Oil is used in a variety of food applications for cooking and baking as well as in numerous cosmeceutical applications to aid with hair shine, skin moisture, and natural softening abilities.

Tea

Green Tea is an excellent source of polyphenols as well as vitamin C, chromium and selenium. Polyphenols stimulate fat oxidation and metabolic processes in the body making Green Tea a useful application for weight loss.

Hemp

Hemp Protein is derived from the seeds of the Cannabis Sativa plant and contains non-traceable levels of THC. The proteins are concentrated by removing the oil and further concentrating the protein from the fiber. Hemp proteins provide an excellent source of highly digestible amino acids, protein, and fiber. With its essentials fatty acids, it is also a great addition to vegan products and diets.

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Olive

Olive Oil works as a great nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and functional food ingredient. Olive Oil is rich in monounsaturated fats which help support heart health. Olive Leaf Extracts are combined with Olive Oil in soaps and skin creams for application to the skin. Olive Oil is an excellent skin softener as it is a gentle oil rich in oleic acid which can be used in formulations for all skin types.

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to improve joint mobility and skin elasticity. Pomegranate Seed Oil is one of the only plant sources of conjugated fatty acids and it contains an abundant amount of punicic acid, a compound closely related to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Pomegranate Seed Oil is commonly used in cosmetic products to revitalize dull or mature skin, assist with wrinkles, and to soothe minor skin irritations. Pomegranate Extract is effective in stimulating the skin’s collagen production, rebuilding its outer layers, and inhibiting free radicals. Scientific studies have indicated that Pomegranate Extract may support the immune system and heart health.

Pumpkin

Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A and carotenoids, which may be helpful for supporting healthy vision. Carotenoids are also beneficial for the skin, keeping it smooth. Due to their content of vitamin C, Pumpkin Powder can also be useful to help bolster the immune system. The presence of zea-xanthin in Pumpkins works as a natural sun ray filter for the body. Pumpkin Seeds are rich in protein, minerals, vitamins and tryptophan, an amino acid noted in the production of serotonin which helps to regulate moods.

Rice

Brown Rice Protein is a great (vegan) supplement for building lean muscle mass. Along with protein, Brown Rice Protein provides essential amino acids, vitamins B and E, fiber and carbohydrates to the body.

Rose

Rose Hip Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, beta carotene, and lycopene. All of these nutrients hold valuable components in skin renewal and its anti-aging properties. Rose Hip Oil absorbs quickly and has been used for many skin softening applications

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Sunflower

Sunflower Seeds are full of antioxidants and nutrients with numerous health benefits. The magnesium and copper in Sunflower Seeds help to support bone strength as the vitamin E present helps to ease pain. The vitamin E also makes Sunflower Seeds a natural anti-inflammatory for inflammation due to overuse and exercise.

Tomato

Tomato Powders and Tomato Extracts are obtained from fresh tomatoes, sorted and then washed. After concentration of mashed tomatoes under vacuum, Tomato Powder is obtained by spray drying. Tomato Seed Oil is a remarkably nutritive and stable oil that is gaining increased demand as scientists continue to discover the functional and nutritive benefits that tomatoes offer.