INGREDIENTS IN KIWI BORN PRODUCTS
Below are the ingredients contained in my products. They are organic, natural, and safe, even for use on newborn babies.
I use the fewest amount of ingredients, to obtain the best result. Each ingredient is chosen for its safety and low rate of allergy or sensitivity.
There are a few common ingredients, that I choose not to use, due to there being very little evidence of their safety, or that there has been some concerns raised about an ingredient, such as Lavender, but may just be theoretical and not yet proved, but why chance it?
I keep up to date with latest research, and will remove or replace any ingredient that comes under suspicion, until proven safe.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding my ingredients or reasons I don't choose to use others. I am always interested in your opinions or research finds.
Aloe Vera is a succulent type plant that, when broken off, produces a clear gel that is safe enough to put directly on the skin . It has proven healing properties, and has been used since Egyptian times, where they called it the 'the plant of immortality' It's effective in relieving or preventing itching. It has a naturally high water content and is great for keeping skin hydrated. It can be used for burns, eczema, ulcers and scalp conditions. It also softens and smooths skin, and increases circulation. It is used extensively as a treatment for sunburn.
Beeswax acts as a gentle skin protector, especially from moisture. It is a safe non-allergic medium to disperse other ingredients.
Coconut oil (Cocos nuciferais) a natural, safe oil, that is antibacterial, antiviral and anti fungal. It is excellent in the treatment of dry skin conditions, and incidence of allergy or sensitivity is exceptionally rare.
Grapeseed oil (Vitis vinifera) is a polyunsaturated oil. It is obtained from the seeds of grapes, it's absorbed quickly, leaving no oily residue. It contains the highest amounts of linoleic acid among any oil. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid, needed to maintain normal cell growth throughout the body. It has excellent moisturising abilities, and is gentle, safe and easily absorbed into the skin, and sensitivity is very rare. Makes an excellent carrier oil.
Jojoba oil (pronounced Ho-ho-ba) (Simmondsia chinensis) it closely resembles human sebum, which is a moisturiser, produced by the body's sebaceous glands. It contains natural collagen, which has an almost identical structure to collagen in the human skin.
Jojoba oil is hypoallergenic, and non-pore blocking, making it excellent for sensitive skin.
It is often used to treat cold sores, acne and psoriasis. It softens and protects the skin, it also unblocks pores and therefore reduces the risk of skin infections.
Jojoba oil is hypoallergenic, and non-pore blocking, making it excellent for sensitive skin.
It is often used to treat cold sores, acne and psoriasis. It softens and protects the skin, it also unblocks pores and therefore reduces the risk of skin infections.
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Shea butter - (Butyrospermum parkii)
is a naturally occurring butter, from the Shea nut. It is an exceptional skin conditioner, that promotes cell regeneration and improves circulation. Thought to possibly improve the appearance of stretch marks and scars when used with a massaging action. It is also antioxidant and anti inflammatory. |
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Manuka Oil - (Leptospermum scoparium)
Maori have long valued the Manuka tree for its healing properties. Infusions and poultices were made from the bark and leaves, and the seeds could be chewed. The Manuka tree also produces a nectar, that bees turn into the famous Manuka honey . Manuka oil is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and is anti-allergenic. It can be used with acne, chicken pox, cold sores, insect bites and warts.
It is made solely from the New Zealand Manuka tree. Often mistakenly thought to be the same as Tea Tree Oil, but unlike Tea Tree, it has no toxic levels.
Maori have long valued the Manuka tree for its healing properties. Infusions and poultices were made from the bark and leaves, and the seeds could be chewed. The Manuka tree also produces a nectar, that bees turn into the famous Manuka honey . Manuka oil is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and is anti-allergenic. It can be used with acne, chicken pox, cold sores, insect bites and warts.
It is made solely from the New Zealand Manuka tree. Often mistakenly thought to be the same as Tea Tree Oil, but unlike Tea Tree, it has no toxic levels.
Natural Vitamin E - (Alpha-tocopherol) is both skin conditioning and an antioxidant – essential for the maintenance of healthy skin. There are no concerns about applying diluted Vitamin E to the skin, although there is some concern relating to high doses of Vitamin E taken as supplements, particularly in pregnancy, the same concerns do not exist when applied to the skin.
Ylang Ylang (pronounced E-lang E-lang) Ylang ylang oil is extracted from the flowers of the Cananga odorata tree – a tall tropical tree, with large pink, mauve or yellow flowers, that only develop on a mature tree. It is also known as the 'flower of flowers'.
It balances the natural oils of the skin, correcting either over dry skin or over oily. It also has natural antiseptic properties. It has a very small incidence of sensitivity if used undiluted, but considered very low allergy risk, when diluted with other oils.
It balances the natural oils of the skin, correcting either over dry skin or over oily. It also has natural antiseptic properties. It has a very small incidence of sensitivity if used undiluted, but considered very low allergy risk, when diluted with other oils.
