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Pumice Stone is made from volcanic rock, which is created from the extremely hot and pressurized conditions of a volcanic eruption. Pumice stone is very lightweight, but can be extremely abrasive because it has a similar makeup to glass. Pumice stone is ground to make soft pumice powder, which is popularly used in the cosmetic industry. Pumice powder is used as an exfoliant in soaps and scrubs. Although it is soft, we recommend using this powder in products intended for tough areas of the skin such as the hands and feet. Pumice can be used to replicate sand in beachy recipes!

Illite clay is a natural substance that is produced from the oxidation of rocks and sediment over time. Orange Illite clay is naturally orange in color and contains higher levels of iron, calcium and magnesium. It is thought that these vitamins and minerals are great for the skin. Illite clay is used in face masks and soap to reap the benefits of its skin-loving properties. This clay is commonly used in cold and hot process soap for the rich, orange color it produces.

Oats are nutrient-rich cereal grains that can be consumed for nutrients or used in skincare. Oat Scrub is made from real oats that have been ground to make an ideal size, shape and texture for cosmetic use. Oats are thought to be an exfoliant gentle enough for young as well as sensitive skin. Oats can be used to add exfoliating properties to soaps and scrubs that are safe for the face and body. They can also be used to add a light, sweet smell and as a natural attractiveness in or on top of soap bars.

Ice wine is a type of wine that is made from grapes that have been naturally frozen while on the vine. The grapes are then pressed and left to ferment until made into a concentrated, sweet wine. Apple ice wine, also called ice cider, is made from a similar process using apples instead of grapes. Ice wine is made in areas where winters are cold and springs and summers are mild. Both types of ice wine are very sweet tasting and fragrant. Crisp Apple Ice Wine Fragrance Oil perfectly represents the sugary, crisp scent of chilled apples. This fragrance is light, sweet and ideal for ice wine connoisseurs.

Avocado is a fruit that can be found in subtropical and Mediterranean climates all over the world. It is packed with vitamins and healthy fats that are beneficial in diets as well as in cosmetic products. Our avocado powder is made from the fruit of real avocados and is processed into a powder form. This powder is a very trendy product that is often used to nourish the skin in products like facial soaps and face masks. Avocado is also thought to be full of nutrients that can benefit the hair to make it strong, healthy and shiny.

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Crafter’s Choice Palm Oil - No Stir is made from 100% palm oil, with some of its unsaturated fats removed. The removal of the extra fat results in a luxurious texture that does not separate and is easy to scoop. Palm shortening offers all of the same benefits of palm oil, including fluffy lather and high tocotrienol levels, at a lower cost. Additionally, Crafter’s Choice Palm Oil - No Stir is certified sustainable by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Use our responsibly sourced, easy to use palm shortening in cold and hot process soap, as well as whipped soap and lotion.

Cucumber Powder made from all natural, freeze dried cucumber fruit. Crafter’s Choice Cucumber Powder comes from fresh grown cucumbers in Mexico. It can be used in soap and cosmetics for its natural smell, natural color and/or its added benefits. Cucumber is commonly used in skincare products because it is thought to be andemollient and a skin conditioning agent. Cucumber is commonly associated with facial care because they are so mild and gentle on the skin. Not only is cucumber powder great for face masks and face soap, but it can also be used in hair products, body soaps, lip balms and more!

Crafter’s Choice Caffeine Extract is made from extracting caffeine from real Robusta Coffee seeds. Robusta Coffee is known to have almost double the amount of caffeine as other coffee beans, such as Arabica, therefore making it a better option for an extract. Caffeine is used in skincare for reasons similar to why we consume it in our coffee every morning. We use caffeine in skincare because it is thought to make the skin look tighter and more awake. It is also used in hair care products because some believe it invigorates the scalp helping to stimulate hair growth. Use this popular product to “wake-up” the skin and stimulate the scalp in a variety of products including under eye serum, face masks, face cream, hair conditioner and more!

Aloe Vera has long been used in skincare for its many believed properties. Aloe Vera is thought to soothe sunburned skin, moisturize, reduce redness and more! Crafter’s Choice Aloe Vera Powder – 100x is made from completely dehydrated aloe Vera leaf. This powdered form of aloe Vera is very concentrated, easy to work with and cost effective. Aloe Vera powder can be used on many different skin types and in a variety of different products. Use Crafter’s Choice Aloe Vera Powder – 100x in anything from face masks and hair conditioners, to body lotion and baby creams.

“There are many plants that contain indigo and there are many terms for indico - indigotin, indican, anil, nila, xiquilite, gara, landian and ai - but all the plants contain (and all the terms refer to) the same dye.”1“...The queen of all dyes (indigo) is still more mysterious since the dye matter itself - indican in the indigo plants and isatan B in woad - is actually invisible.”1There are many ways to retrieve the indigo from a plant. Some methods are bathing, steeping, drying, composting, and mounting an indigo dye vat.1“In Japan, dark blue is known as kon and indigo blue as ai (like the plant). Nando and asagi are intermediate shades of blue and kamenozoki is the term for several shades of pale blue.”1“Indigo dying is a universal practice. The process unfolds in the same manner the world over, involving exactly the same the same steps: cultivation or wild harvesting of the plant, extraction of the pigment, preparation of the dye bath, and dyeing of the cloth or yarn.”1“There are hundreds of varieties of blue-dye plants. Some trail and others climb and cling on to supports. Some are sown and carefully tended, while the wild varieties are gathered in the forest or in the bush. Woad is adapted to a temperate climate, whereas Indigofera plants are happiest in the heat of the tropics.”Source: 1.) INDIGO, The Color That Changed The World by Catherine Legrand. Published by Thames & Hudson 

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