Crepey Skin Peptide Firming Vitamin C Rejuvenating Body Cream with Squalane, Glycolic Acid

This rich moisturizing body moisturizer helps the skin look and feel soft, even and firm. Fortified with AHA’s (alpha-hydroxy acids) which may make the skin more sensitive to sun. This works great for crepey wrinkled skin. Packaged in an 8 oz. Jar.  Also available in a 4 oz jar.  

Skin Benefits of Key Ingredients

Squalane:
Enhances skin elasticity
Hydrating the skin and making it more vibrant and healthier
Excellent natural emollient that smoothes and softens skin
Promoting a youthful appearance and fighting skin damage and free radicals
Alleviating the appearance of temporary redness and inflammation
May help eczema
Softening and smoothing the skin and supporting its natural barrier

Aloe:
Fading Dark Spots (Hyperpigmentation): Dark spots on the skin, whether from sun exposure, acne, or aging, can be stubborn. However, aloesin, a compound in aloe vera, can help lighten hyperpigmentation. Studies show that topical application of aloesin inhibits melanin production, reducing dark spots. Moisturizing and Hydrating: Aloe vera’s innermost layer contains abundant water, making it an excellent hydrator. It also contains mucopolysaccharides, which help retain moisture in the skin. Aloe stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin fibers, essential for maintaining hydrated, firm, and supple skin. These components naturally decline with age.

Glycolic Acid:
Improved moisture retention by increasing skin levels of hyaluronic acid
Exfoliating properties that remove dead skin cells and reveal brighter skin
Skin brightening by reducing pigmentation and uneven skin tone
Encouragement of new skin cell growth by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin
Skin repair and regeneration by increasing fibroblast and keratinocyte proliferation rates

Acetyl Hexapeptide-1:
As melanin not only gives the skin its nice, tanned color but also works as a natural protection factor, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, aka Melitane does the same. It not only boosts a natural or an artificial tan but gives extra protection against UV-induced DNA and free radical damage and protects the skin against UV-caused redness. Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It promotes skin firmness and elasticity, contributing to a more youthful complexion. Skin Brightening:This peptide plays a role in regulating melanin movement within the skin. As melanin gives the skin its tanned color, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 can promote a more even skin tone. Hydration: By enhancing the skin’s natural defense mechanisms, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 helps protect against environmental aggressors. It has a calming effect and contributes to overall skin hydration. UV Protection: Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 provides extra protection against UV-induced DNA damage and free radicals. It helps shield the skin from UV-caused redness.

Vitamin C:
Boosts Collagen Production: Collagen is the foundation of skin, hair, muscles, and tendons. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to sagging skin. Topical vitamin C accelerates collagen and elastin production, keeping the skin plump and firm. Reduces Hyperpigmentation: Vitamin C helps improve skin complexion by minimizing the appearance of dark spots. It inhibits the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for melanin production, thus preventing hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure. Anti-Aging Effects: Topical vitamin C prevents premature aging by boosting collagen production, reducing wrinkles, and maintaining skin elasticity. It also combats unwanted dark spots caused by factors like smoking, pollutants, and chronic sun exposure. Protects Against Sun Damage: Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, shielding the skin from harmful UV rays. While it won’t fade normal dark skin pigmentation, it prevents abnormal melanin deposits due to excess sun exposure. Promotes Wound Healing: Vitamin C aids in wound repair and tissue regeneration, contributing to faster healing. Hydrates Skin: Proper hydration is essential for healthy skin. Vitamin C helps maintain skin moisture levels. Reduces Redness: Whether due to irritation or inflammation, vitamin C can help soothe redness.

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate:
Used in anti-aging creams to target wrinkles such as laugh lines and crow’s feet. It smooths the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. An in-vivo study was carried out with real participants, which showed 21% smoother skin and 15-20% reduction in wrinkles. The smoothing effect was measurable on 80% of the volunteers, while the wrinkle reduction effect was evident on 73%.

Tamanu Oil:
Reducing and preventing breakouts and soothing and moisturizing the skin
Reducing the appearance of scars and hyperpigmentation
Nourishing and moisturizing the hair and scalp
Soothing and reducing redness and irritation of sunburns, minor wounds, and eczema
Promoting collagen and GAG production and skin regeneration
Fighting against damage from free radicals and preventing wrinkles caused by sun damage
Providing sun protection by absorbing UV light 

Company Updates

All of our products are free of perfumes and fragrances, some are 'scented' with essential oils.  We are now offering our customers the option to have essential oils added of your choice so you have greater flexibility in ordering.  You can purchase many of our products in their natural state without essential oils added or with the essential oil or essential oil blends of your choice for NO charge.  Perfumes and artifical fragrances are very toxic for all of us, this is even more critical with chronic illness or for those that suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities. 

Now we are offering 16 oz. REFILL sizes on our Aromatherapy Air Freshener, Insect Deterrent and Foaming Hand Soaps.  This is a more 'green' option rather than buying multiple spray bottles. 

New Products Here!

• New Natural Organic Jojoba Lotion - many options available for essential oil/essential oil blends  including our Cellulite Essential Oil Blend.  We previously only had the Shea Butter with the Cellulite Formula, now you have the option of getting this in a lotion!
• Whipped Organic Unrefined African Shea Butter loaded with antioxidant & anti-aging oils including Argan & Squalane Oils. 
• Natural Organic Bug Away Insect Deterrent  - yes, it really does work!
• Free and Clean Conditioning Shampoo with Broccoli Seed Oil - SULFATE/PARABEN FREE, Broccoli Seed Oil gives your hair that silcone like shine without the toxic chemicals.  Choose your essential oil(s) or order 'unscented' 
• New Moisturizing Conditioner - Choose your essential oil(s) or order 'unscented'
• Emu Oil Muscle/Joint Formula - it's back by popular demand, now stronger than ever. 
• Emu Oil in 8 oz. size - back by popular demand. 
• Belle Peau Organic Calendula Butter Crème 8 oz. Jar - ONLY 2 LEFT AT A RIDICULOUS SALE PRICE! Supports skin elasticity and helps to regenerate tired and worn skin cells, also for stretch marks.  
  
  

New Whipped Organic African Shea Butter with Argan Oil and Squalane

We just launched our new Whipped Organic Raw African Shea Butter with Argan & Squalane and other great anti-aging and antioxidant oils!

Organic Raw African Shea Butter is whipped to perfection in small batches with luxurious antioxidant and anti-aging oils beneficial for your skin. Leaves your skin feeling silky smooth. Your skin will love this! Fast-absorbing and easily spreadable, this concentrated, waterless recipe allows for preservative-free formulation. Melts instantly upon contact with your skin. Great for skins that are sensitive, normal, dry or prone to eczema.

ARGAN OIL:
A wonderful moisturizer, rich in fatty acids, it is better than most moisturizers. Helps to stimulate the renewal of skin cells and improving skin elasticity. Improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Natural, safe for all ages and all skin types. Antimicrobial properties, easily absorbable by the skin. May help to reduce stretch marks in pregnant women when applied regularly. May reduce skin inflammation and may help eczema and psoriasis.

AVOCADO OIL:
The sterolins in this oil have been known to reduce the appearance of age spots and to provide relief for sun damaged skin. At least one study has shown that this oil can increase the levels of collagen in the skin. Collagen is one of the most crucial proteins for your skin as it provides structure and elasticity, which helps fight the formation of wrinkles in particular. Great for use on dry skin, helps to soften the skin and to deeply moisturize it. Highly therapeutic oil is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2 Panthothenic acid, Vitamin D, E, protein, lecithin and fatty acids. It's a very good, penetrating nutrient for dry skin and eczema. Avocado oil is said to have healing and regenerating qualities.

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL:
Anti aging properties, helps to reduce and lessen the signs of aging decreases fine lines and wrinkles, helps to smooth rough skin, aids in repairing the skin and helps skin elasticity. High in gamma-linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid) making it an exceptionally nourishing oil. The human body does not produce essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids therefore it is important to get these nutrients through diet and skin care products. Essential fatty acids inhibit bacterial growth and allow our systems to defend against infection and inflammation. This oil is highly recommended for dry skin problems.

HEMP SEED OIL:
The topical use of fatty acids has an anti-inflammatory action on the skin and also recompenses for the lower ceramide levels, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Hemp seed oil has a high amount of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids).

MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL:
When added to cosmetics and creams, it re-moisturizes the skin in ways no oil can. May contain Ultra-violet protection, Non-greasy feeling, soaks into the skin easily, Reduces wrinkles and signs of aging.

OLIVE OIL:
Great skin moisturizer, contains linoleic acid which prevents water from evaporating. According to Leslie Baumann, M.D., author of The Skin Type Solution, olive oil can promote healthy skin and also contains at least four different antioxidants, which can help "neutralize damaging free radicals that can lead to skin aging and skin cancer."

ROSEMARY EXRACT:
Antioxidant and anti rancidity actions.

ROSEHIP SEED OIL:
Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Great for maturing skin or for damaged skin where regeneration of new skin cells is needed.

SHEA BUTTER:
Recommended for wrinkle smoothing and prevention, and for the treatment of sun damaged skin. Shea butter is a particularly effective moisturizer because contains so many fatty acids, which are needed to retain skin moisture and elasticity. Its soft, butter-like texture melts readily into the skin. African healers have used Shea butter for thousands of years as the ideal treatment for dry or aging skin. Its high content of non-saponifiable fatty acids gives it the ability to moisturize and retain the elasticity of the skin. Shea butter also protects the skin against the damaging effects of the sun while repairing cellular degeneration.

Shea butter protects the skin from both environmental and free-radical damage. It contains vitamins A and E, and has demonstrated both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Has been used to help heal burns, sores, scars, dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff, and stretch marks. It may also help diminish wrinkles by moisturizing the skin, promoting cell renewal, and increasing circulation. Shea butter also contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays.

Organic, unrefined Shea Butter differs dramatically from the hexane solvent refined product commonly sold throughout the United States and Europe. Solvent refining strips the Shea butter of its natural vitamins and healing properties. Carotene and alantoin are just two of the healing factors found in natural Shea butter (and missing from solvent refined mass market products). Only properly made, raw Shea butter is suitable for proper use as a hydrolyzing skin treatment. Many companies use bleaches, deodorizers, or chemicals to alter the scent and appearance of Shea Butter. It is important to not purchase Shea Butter that has been altered in this way, as these processing methods deplete the product of its healing and medicinal properties, and also destroy the vitamins and minerals naturally present in Shea Butter. Allantoin: soothing, anti-irritant, skin protectant that increases the water content of the extracellular matrix which provides structural support to cells and is an important part of connective tissue. Allantoin also increases the smoothness of the skin; promotes cell replication; and promotes the healing of wounds, burns, and scars. Carotene: Enhance the appearance of the skin, antioxidant, used to prevent the signs of aging in the skin, healing. Daily application of organic unrefined Shea Butter has been reported to speed the healing of psoriasis and other skin conditions. Useful for burns, all dry and irritated skin conditions (except for Poison Ivy, Oak etc., which contain irritating oils that need to be removed

SQUALANE OIL:
Squalane's chemical similarity to human skin sebum has made it a popular component in natural cosmetic formulas designed to soften and protect the skin. The antioxidant properties of squalane have also been touted as being very beneficial for many skin conditions. In a study published in the International Journal of Cancer in July 2006, squalane was found to protect the skin of mice from developing tumors when exposed to carcinogenic substances. Olive Squalane Oil is derived from 100% pure olives and can be applied on all skin types, including acne-prone skin. It absorbs quickly, enhances skin elasticity, is dye-free and non-irritating, and won¡t clog pores. It is all-natural, non-greasy oil that is conditions and moisturizes the skin. The body produces a small amount of squalane early in life, but the amount starts to diminish beginning in our twenties. Olive Squalane Oil can help fight against and even prevent facial aging spots and lines. It contains a unique antioxidant from olives that protects the skin from free-radical damage.

The benefits of Olive Squalane Oil may include:
• conditions and moisturizes the skin
• enhances skin elasticity and moisture retention
• reduce the appearance of wrinkles
• imparts relief to dehydrated and ultra-sensitive skin
• softens rough & irritated skin
• boosts new cell growth
• protects against sun damage
• prevents age spots

TAMANU OIL:
Also known as Foraha oil in Africa. The oil is rich and smells similar to butter pecan ice cream. Tamanu oil has a soothing effect on the skin, and it helps to relieve irritations such as sun burn, inflammation and general rashes. Tamanu oil also helps regenerate skin cells and has a hydrating effect on the skin. Research shows that Tamanu oil is a strong anti-inflammatory, making it useful for the treatment of rheumatism, eczema and inflammatory skin conditions. The oil has been used for its ability to help heal cuts and wounds while acting as a germicide to prevent infection.

VITAMIN E OIL:
Natural skin protector, natural emollient, helps keep skin smooth and soft, improves skin moisture by offsetting dryness caused by aging and environmental factors. Acts as a free radical scavenger, hinders the oxidizing process in the skin and promotes soft and supple skin. As an antioxidant it defends the skin. Helpful in reducing scars and promotes healing. It acts as a natural preservative for products.