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A humble ingredient that can be found in a vast majority of personal care products, cosmetics, creams & butters, ointments, and lotions. It can also be used in some food products and pharmaceutical processes. Mineral Oil (Light) when highly refined and purified is noncomedogenic meaning it does not clog pores making it a great base oil to use in your formulations. It is also great for sensitive skin as it has a very low likelihood of causing any atopic reactions. When using Light Mineral Oil in foods it is most commonly used as a binding agent or lubricant in the manufacture of yeast and can be applied to grains such as wheat, rice, oats & barely to keep dust from adhering to the product. It can also be found in some sweet treats! For Pharmaceutical purposes Light Mineral Oil can be used in laxative products to aid the digestive tract. So many uses from this base oil! Contact us today for more information on why you should be using Mineral Oil in your formulations.

Charcoal can have a beneficial action in cases of flatulence. It helps absorb gases, thus relieving the symptoms. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of bacteria known to be present in the gastrointestinal tract. The use of a supplement containing Lactobacillus acidophilus leads to an increase in nutrient absorption and digestibility, facilitating the digestion process and leading to the restoration and protection of the intestinal flora.

Coconut Oil is not a conventional fat in nontropical countries, but it is a healthy and functional alternative that can replace some of the refined vegetable oils that are typical of the Western diet. It can be consumed naturally in its unadulterated form, just like a spread to accompany slices of bread or toast. It can also be used in cooking recipes and is ideal for frying, roasting, grilling and sautéing, as well as for seasoning salads amongst others. For many, it is considered one of the most stable oils in the kitchen and it performs better at high temperatures due to being formed from saturated fats. More than 50% of the fatty acids present in the coconut are from the mediumchain, namely lauric acid. Socalled Mediumchain Triglycerides are very important in the energy generation process, they are easily and readily absorbed without being stored as fat. This means that the body saves liver and muscular glycogen, which improves performance during physical activity.