These lovely powders can be used for a variety of uses: to make face or body masks (nice when mixed with clay and floral waters) or as an addition to bath salts, bath bombs and creamers,  body exfoliators etc

Coconut Milk Powder great for softening and smoothing the skin, it will also add a lovely light coconut scent to your products.  It also has the same anti viral, anti bacterial properties as associated with coconut oil.

Orange Peel Powder a rich source of Vit C and is excellent to use for facial or body products, it helps to cleanse the skin, remove excess oil, tighten the pores and improve blood circulation.  It can also be used in a hair mask (maybe with ayurvedic powders, clays etc) to help improve softness and shine.

These lovely powders can be used for a variety of uses: to make face or body masks (nice when mixed with clay and floral waters) or as an addition to bath salts, bath bombs and creamers,  body exfoliators etc

Carob Powder (from the Carob Bean) rich source of Vitamins A, B and minerals, also a rich source of protein (up to 8%) this will add a lovely choclatey colour and light scent to your products

Mango Powder rich in vitamins A & C, antioxidants and is a natural moisturiser making it useful for dry skin

Walnut Shell Powder: (fine for face): a mid brown, finely ground powder suitable for making facial exfoliants.  Really quick and simple recipe is to mix a little organic liquid castille soap or carrier oil with the powder and apply to the face.

Rice and Adzuki Bean Powder: (medium coarse): a wonderful ingredient (lets get cooking!) which can be used for deep exfoliating and/or as a face mak.  As an exfoliant, it is more suitable for use on the body and would work a treat on the buttocks and thighs!  Again, for a very basic exfoliating scrub, mix this blend with a little organic liquid castille soap or carrier oil and apply to the body (in the shower).  You could also mix this with a little water or floral water, a smidge of glycerine or carrier oil and maybe essential oils to make a face mask.  The rice powder is excellent for inflamed skin, acne; has moisturising and water retaining effects and is also said to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin, which improves suppleness.

Dessicated Coconut (medium texture) a great exfoliant in body scrubs, massage bars or soaps and can also be used as an addition in bath salts (where it will have skin softening and moisturising effects) and also as a decorative topping for bath melts, body creamers.

These powders are all excellent to use for making skin, hair and natural healthcare products.  They could be used to make herbal oils or water infusions at 5% herbs to 95% oil or water.  Simply infuse on a double boiler for around 1 hr, strain and decant.  The resulting product could then be used on its own or as an ingredient in more complex recipes e.g body creams, balms, hair conditioners, shampoo's, rinses etc

Horsetail Powder:contains high levels of Silica and has traditionally (in Ancient Roman and Greek medicine) been used to help "heal and knit" skin and bones making it a useful herb in products made for inflammation, burns, breaks etc.  The high Silica content also makes Horsetail an excellent anti ageing herb, useful ingredient for brittle nails (maybe infused in a carrier oil) and its high Selenium content makes it a useful ingredient in hair care products, particularly for improved scalp circulation which can stimulate hair growth.  Not suitable for water retention due to impaired cardiac or kidney function

Oatstraw Powder: also another high Silica nutritive herb, which is excellent for the bones (in particular osteoporosis), skin, hair and nails. Oatstraw is also a great nerve tonic for exhaustion, stress and anxiety but can also be applied topically for nerve conditions such as neuralgia.

Seaweed Powder: this is a fantastic all rounder which can be used for skin and hair care: purifies and soothes the skin and/or scalp (useful for dry itchy conditions), helps to improve skin elasticity, is balancing to dry or oily skin/scalp,  can help to break down fatty depositis (e.g cellulite of course when combined with a healthy diet, exercise and plenty of water intake).  Seaweed is also rich in vitamins A, B, C, K and E plus trace minerals.  Can be used to make facial or body masks, bath salts, body exfoliators or even infused in carrier oil as a hair oil as it will help to detoxify and improve scalp circulation which assists hair growth.  Not suitable for those with Iodine allergies or thyroid conditions

Amla, Brahmi, Methi (Fenugreek) and Hibiscus (25% of each) A powerful natural blend of Indian Ayurvedic Herbal Powders, which help to: Promote Hair Growth,Strengthen and Stimulate the Roots Thicken and Soften the Hair, Add Shine,Tones the Scalp, Clear Dandruff and Scalp infections.  This blend can be used to make a Natural Herbal Hair Rinse (add 2-3 tsp to a cup of water), Hair Pack (mix with Oil or Water), Oil Infusion (add 2-3 tbs to a cup of Oil, gently heat and strain) or added to your Deep Conditioner (1-2 tbs) or Homemade Liquid Shampoo or Shampoo Soap Bars to create powerful hair treatment products.  Not Suitable for: Pregnancy or Diabetes (Methi/Fenugreek lowers blood sugar levels)

Shikakai and Aritha : another potent blend of Natural Indian Ayurvedic Herbal Powders .  Shikakai and Aritha act as a Natural Hair and Scalp Cleanser, Astringent for the Scalp, Root Strengthener and also Promote Hair Growth.  This blend can be used to make a Natural Herbal Cleansing Hair Rinse (add 2-3 tsp to a cup of water) and mixed with Castille Liquid Soap (1-2 tsp) to make a Natural Shampoo or added to your Home Made Shampoo Bars.  The Blend is primarily Cleansing and recommendedfor Normal or Oily Hair.  For those with Dry Hair, either mix the blend with Oil, preshampoo your Hair with Oil or use in smaller quantities.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK PLEASE DO NOT ORDER Cassia Obovata (Origin: India) (also known as Senna Obovata) is a natural plant powder, which is used as a natural conditioning hair treatment.  It will leave your hair feeling soft, shiny and if naturally curly, will temporarily help to loosen any coils or kinks in the curl pattern.  For those with grey, blonde or very light brown hair, Cassia may lighten your hair depending on the length of time it is left on.  It can also be mixed with Henna for Strawberry Blonde or Coppery tones. Not Suitable for Pregnancy or Lactation

Henna (Origin: Egypt Expiry: 10/2013) (Lawsonia Inermis) is a natural hair dye, which comes from the leaves of the Henna plant.  It is long lasting and the colour outcome will vary from intense red (on blonde hair) to coppery red (on grey hairs) to reddy, burgundy higlights on brown, dark brown or black hair.  Henna also strengthens the hair and like Cassia, can temporarily loosen the curl pattern of tightly coiled or kinky hair.   Not Suitable for: G6DP Deficiency, (Glucose-6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Extreme Anemia, Hyperbilirubinemia, Any chronic or acute condition affecting your blood system or immune system, High Risk pregnancy please check with your GP or Nurse

Indigo (Origin: Iran Expiry: 10/2013 is used as a natural dark blue plant dye for colouring the hair dark brown or black.  Please note, indigo must either  be mixed with Henna or applied after a full Henna treatment.  Otherwise, your hair will have a "blue rinse" hue to it.

Available in 100g, 250g and 500g.

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These herbs are all excellent to use for making skin, hair and natural healthcare products.  They could be used to make herbal oils or water infusions at 5% herbs to 95% oil or water.  Simply infuse on a double boiler for around 1 hr, strain and decant.  The resulting product could then be used on its own or as an ingredient in more complex recipes e.g body creams, balms, hair conditioners, shampoo's, rinses etc

Coltsfoot: soothing and softening for irritated and/or rough skin, anti-inflammatory (inflamed skin, arthritis, rheumatism), good source of protein for hair and skin, stimulates scalp circulation.  Not suitable for pregnancy or lactation

Nettle: anti-inflammatory, scalp stimulant, useful for all skin conditions.  Not suitable for water retention caused by cardiac or kidney complaints, pregnancy and lactation, high blood pressure or diabetes.

Comfrey: excellent wound healer as it helps regenerate new skin cells: scars, burns, an excellent anti-inflammatory herb, also conditioning and astringent for the skin and scalp.  External use only.

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK PLEASE DO NOT ORDER Hibiscus: again useful for dry, irritated, itchy and damaged skin, removes excess sebum from the skin and scalp, assists with dandruff, gives shine and smoothness to the hair when used as a hair rinse and is also said to stimulate hair growth.  Not suitable for Pregnancy or Lactation.

Irish Moss: (Carrageen or Rock Moss as it's known in Ireland) belongs to the Red Algae seaweed family.  It is a naturally hydrating skin & hair nourisher and contains a variety of nutrients such as protein (10%) chlorophyll, carotene, potassium, sodium, calcium, manganese, iron, iodine, copper, sulphur, vitamins & protein. It can be used to create your own gels for hair, face and body products from scratch! Not Suitable for: Chron's Disease, those taking Blood Thinning Medication

Dried Flowers can be used in creating flower oil or water infusions, which may be used alone or added as an ingredient for advanced cream and lotion recipes.  May also be added in its raw state to bathing salts, bath melts etc

Calendula: has antiseptic properties, reduces inflammation, controls bleeding and soothes irritated tissue - therefore useful for acne, eczema, psoriasis and similar conditions. Use topically for minor wounds, blisters and cysts as well as nappy rash and cradle cap in infants. It is also high in carotenoids which assist in quick repair of skin damage and the effects of ageing.  As an anti-fungal agent, it can be used to treat athlete's foot, ringworm, and candida.  bath teas, soaps etc.  Looks lovely when added to soaps and can be immersed into the soap, as it retains its colour and suspends nicely.  Not suitable for Pregnancy.

Lavender: an excellent all rounder, useful for all skin types, inflamed skin, burns, eczema, bruises etc Also excellent for insomnia, often used as lavender pillows placed on or near the bed.  Lavender petals also add a wonderful scent and decoration to all beauty and holistic products.  Not Suitable for: Pregnancy

Rose: emotionally rose petals are soothing and calming, help to heal and recover from any issues which affect the heart.  As a skin or haircare product ingredient, rose petals are very soothing to any dry, irritated conditions and will also gently tone the skin/scalp. They also add a wonderful light scent and decoration to all beauty and holistic products - but please note when incorporated into soap, the petals may discolour to brown.  Not suitable for pregnancy

A lovely blend of 25% of each: Natural, Dead Sea, Himalayan Pink and Epsom Salts which can be used to make bath salts and/or body exfoliators.  To make your mix extra special, try blending with essential oils, a little clay or seaweed powder, botanicals and a little carrier oil to counteract any drying effect of the salts (take care if using in the bath the oil may make it slippery).  Our Salts blend is an excellent general skin detoxifier, exfoliator and also has positive therapuetic effect for a wide vareity of conditions: rheumatism, arthritis, joint inflammation, psoriasis, eczema and skin allergies.

Mineral rich mud straight from the Dead Sea, this is an excellent general skin detoxifier which also has positive therapuetic effect for a wide vareity of conditions: rheumatism, arthritis, joint inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, skin allergies and even is reputed to have anti ageing properties.  Apply to the face and/or the body preferably with a mask brush, leave on for 30 mins and wash off, follow by moisturising.  Please note this mud will stain clothes, soft furnishings so use an old towel and clothes to use.  Not suitable for very sensitive skin.  If in doubt, please carry out a skin test patch 24hrs prior to use.

Floral waters are a beautiful, lightly scented ingredient which can be used stand alone as a facial toner or mixed with other ingredients in many products such as clay facial or body masks, as the water phase for creams, lotions, shampoo's, conditioners, leave in moisturisers etc.  They are produced naturally as a bi-product of the process of distilling essential oils.  As a natural facial toner they are very gentle, will not strip the natural oils from the skin which some harsher toners containing alcohol readily do.  Harsh, stripping toners casuse the skin to produce even more oil which may not be desired for those with oily skin types.

Available (please type in the colour box which you would like..Witchazel is a separate price):

Rose: sensitive, dry, mature skin/scalp, soothing, calming to irritated conditions e.g eczema, psoriasis & also rosacea

Lavender: all skin types, antiseptic, wound healer, burns, cellulite, insect bites, balancing and toning to all skin types

Honey Myrtle: more suited to oily, congested and comination skin types, antiseptic and antibacterial (said to be more powerful than tea tree) so useful for acne, spots

Lemon Tea Tree: suitable for oily, combination and congested skin types, in particular acne, has antibacterial and antiseptic properties.  Not as harsh an aroma as regular Tea Tree.

Bergamot (citrusy): suitable for oily, combination and congested skin, scars, wounds, burns

Geranium: suitable for all skin types, in particular oily, congested and combination, balances the sebum (oil) production in the skin

Witchazel: an effective toner and astringent more suited to oily, congested and combination skin types, acne, open pores and spots.

Fullers Earth and Bentonite are both naturally occurring clays composed mainly of alumina, silica, iron oxides, lime, magnesia, and water, in variable proportions. They are highly absorbent and rich in minerals.  Both Clays are stimulating, deeply cleansing, soothing and calming for inflamed, acne and spot prone skin, oily skin, nappy rash.  Also used as a no shampoo, deep cleansing and clarifying hair mask for oily hair and scalp. It can also be used on Dry Hair, but a little Oil is advisable to prevent excessive drying and followed with a Deep Conditioner.  Fullers Earth and Bentonite Clays can also be used in Face and Body Masks, Bath salts, Bath Teas and as an addition to melt and pour soaps (1% max).

White Kaolin Clay (Cosmetic Grade): Rich in minerals. A mild and gentle, less absorbent clay (when compared to Fullers Earth or Bentonite) that effectively cleanses and clarifies the skin or hair. Softens and tones. Excellent for all skin types, particularly for sensitive, normal, dry and mature skin types or dry, fragile hair and sensitive scalps.  Can be used in Face and Body Masks, "No Shampoo" Hair Cleansing Masks, Bath salts, Bath Teas and as an addition to melt and pour soaps (1% max).       

An exquisite blend of Natural Powders: Rose, Aloe Vera and 2 types of Sandalwood Powder combined with Kaolin (White Clay). Suitable for All Skin Types to Purify, Soften, Soothe, Toneand help Regenerate the Skin.  Particularly useful for Premature Ageing, Pimples and Acne and Inflamed, Itchy and Sensitive Skin.  This blend could be mixed with Water, Floral Waters, Aloe Juice or Carrier Oils to create a Face Mask or be mixed in as a wonderful ingredient in your Homemade Products e.g Body Exfoliators, Bath Salts, Soaps etc.  Not Suitable for Pregnancy

TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK PLEASE DO NOT ORDER

A Beautiful and Potent Organic Clay, it is used in Morroco for Skin and Hair Care products.  Rhassoul is rich in magnesium, Silica, potassium and calcium. It is excellent for purification and is also reputed to help reduce dryness and flakiness, improve skin clarity and elasticity.  Rhassoul can be used as a Skin or Hair Mask mixed with Water or Floral Waters, Carrier Oils, Essential Oils etc or added as an ingredient in your Conditioners, Soaps, Bath Salts etc