The Secret to Healthy Hair

Castor Oil - It is a natural moisturizer  excellent for dry skin. It is a natural emollient to hair. It will penetrate and make hair & skin softer. It is pressed from castor beans. Castor beans are native to tropical Africa. In Indian, Brazil & Thailand the crop is important because of it's commerce value. In Northern Africa, castor oil have been discovered in the Egyptian tombs dating as far back as 4000 BC. Castor oil in ancient times was also used for wick lamps and facial oils.

What are Essential Oils? Essential oils come from the flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, seeds, and bark of many plants. The oils are formed in the green (chlorophyll-bearing) parts of the plant, and with plant maturity are transported to other tissues, particularly to the flowering shoots.  Essential oils are pressed from the leaves, flowers & etc. of the plants they represent. So these oils contain the essence of a particular plant. Essential oils are potent and should be used wisely.

Unrefined Wheat Germ Oil - Rich in B Vitamins & Vitamin E. Because it is unrefined, it is very sensitive extreme temperatures. So it is stored in cool dark places. Because of it pure source of Vitamin E. Great for hair and skin. Used in various cosmetics.

Peppermint Oil - Can be used for hair conditioning. Used widely by the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. The term "mint" is from the Greek word "Mintha". Mintha is a  mythological nymph transformed into a plant by the goddess Persephone after she learned of her husband Pluto's love for her.

Lavender Oil - Lavender is comes from the Latin word "lavare",  which means to wash. It was the favored fragrance of Rome and was added to bathwater for a fresh, clean aroma.

Orange Oil - Oranges are mentioned in ancient Chinese writings as early as 2400 BC, and, like most citrus fruits, were heavily traded and widely popular as a food and a fragrance. It takes 1,000 lbs. of fresh oranges to make 10 lbs. of Orange Oil.