Wednesday, 3 October 2018
Information Sheets - Ghassoul Clay
Moroccan
Ghassoul Clay
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English
Name
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Moroccan
Ghassoul Clay
Rhassoul Clay
Moroccan Lava
Clay
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Description
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A brown clay
extracted from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
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Properties
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Cleanses,
nourishes and conditions skin and hair
It is rich in
minerals such as: Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Silica, Magnesium & Sodium.
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Medicinal
Uses
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The clay
absorbs excess oil, toxins and dirt.
Good for
keeping blackheads and acne at bay.
Detox and a
scrub.
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Fragrance
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Rose water
can be added to hydrate the clay instead of ordinary water.
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Methods of
using:
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The clay can
be used as a:
Facial
cleanser (put a few
drops of water onto a small piece of clay to rehydrate it. Once it looks like
a smooth mud paste apply it to your face and wash off)
Detox face
mask (prepare the
paste as above but leave on for 10-15 minutes. Follow by toning your face
with rose water, then apply a moisturiser)
Body scrub (Prepare enough paste for your body
apply to wet skin then rinse off)
Body mask (Prepare enough paste for your body,
apply to wet skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off well)
Shampoo and
conditioner (Prepare
enough paste for your length of hair, wet your hair and apply the clay. If
you have dry hair you may need to add some oil before or after washing with
the clay).
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Customers are advised to do a test patch on the skin and a strand test before applying any products. We will not be held responsible for undesired results from products that we sell. Our website provides information only and does not replace the need to consult with your health care professional for specific relevant advice on using products.
Information Sheets - Sidr
Sidr
English
Name
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Lote tree
leaves;
Lotus leaves
(not the lotus flowers that grow in water);
Jujube
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Other Names
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Sidr
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Scientific
Name
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Zizyphus
Spina-Christi
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Description
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Green leaves
ground into powder
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Properties
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Natural
cleansing agent like soap
(Contains saponins,
tannins, anti-bacterial agents and alkaloids) Note: some people who are
allergic to latex may have similar reactions to the sidr alkaloids so seek
advice first before using)
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Medicinal
Uses
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Cleanse skin and
hair
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Fragrance
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Smells like
wet grass
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Methods of
using
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Sidr for
hair and body:
Add 1
tablespoon of powdered sidr to approximately 1 cup of warm water. Mix it
vigorously with your fingers to make it frothy and like soap suds. Wash your
hair with it, leave on for a few minutes while washing the rest of your body,
then rinse out completely.
A day after
hair has been washed with sidr it will be shiny and full of volume!
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Customers are advised to do a test patch on the skin and a strand test before applying any products. We will not be held responsible for undesired results from products that we sell. Our website provides information only and does not replace the need to consult with your health care professional for specific relevant advice on using products.
Information Sheets - Lubaan
Lubaan/Frankincense
English
Name
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Frankincense;
olibanum
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Other Names
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Lubaan
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Scientific
Name
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Boswellia
frereana; boswellia carteri; boswellia sacra.
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Description
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A golden
yellow gum resin extracted from a tree trunk
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Medicinal
Uses
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Purifies the
air from unwanted smells.
Lifts the
mood of a person.
Helps improve
memory.
Neutralizes
bad breath.
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Fragrance
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Purifies the
air when burnt
(place a
piece of lubaan on an electric burner or on a piece of hot coal)
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Methods of
using
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Drink the liquid after soaking lubaan in
water (place a small piece in a glass
of water and leave to soak for a couple of hours.
Chew a piece of lubaan until it becomes
like chewing gum then remove and throw it away - do not swallow.
Inhale the fragrance by burning lubaan on
coals or on a burner.
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More
Information
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http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200003/scents.of.place-frankincense.in.oman.htm
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Customers are advised to do a test patch on the skin and a strand test before applying any products. We will not be held responsible for undesired results from products that we sell. Our website provides information only and does not replace the need to consult with your health care professional for specific relevant advice on using products.