Natural Honey and Pollen

Honey has become a popular ingredient in some of today's body and beauty care products. Being a natural humectant, honey attracts and retains moisture and when applied to the skin honey has the ability to keep the skin hydrated and moist. It also has the ability to fight against the signs of ageing skin and can be used on the most sensitive skin.

Honey is rich in essential vitamins and minerals which help it improve cell production and blood circulation  when applied to the scalp. Honey is also rich in enzymes and amino acids, making it a powerful antibacterial ingredient that is excellent for treating acne, as well as reducing redness and inflammation. Rich in antioxidants, honey also helps regenerate damaged tissue, deflect free radicals and improve skin tone and elasticity.

Honey has been used in beauty products since the time of ancient Egypt when Cleopatra is said to bathe in a mixture of milk and honey to keep her skin feeling soft. The Greek physician Hippocrates used honey to cure skin infections, infected wounds and ulcers on the lips. Queen Anne of England used to blend honey and oil together to form a serum that helped her locks thick, shiny and lustrous.

Working with a major supplier of honey and pollen Truly Natural Products Pty Ltd has included honey and pollen as key ingredients in some of the products it formulated and manufactured. Among the products using honey are: face, body or foot scrub, moisturisers, cleansers and creams.

Tea Tree Oil and Hydrosol

The Tea Tree Oil is becoming increasingly known and used as a first aid remedy for a number of skin ailments. The Aboriginal communities of Australia has long known its therapeutic properties and used the oil in many of its treatments. The oil is commonly obtained from the Melaleuca alternifolia and the Melaleuca linariifolia, two species grown mainly in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Sometimes known as the "medicine chest in a bottle," Tea Tree oil is a strong antiseptic. It is used in the treatment of acne, athlete's foot, rashes, cod sores and many other skin ailments. Tea Tree has many properties including the capacity to stimulate the immune system, inhibit the growth of viruses, prevent or destroy fungal infections and to kill bacteria. It blends well with many oils and is increasingly being used as an ingredient in a range of body and skin care products.

Tea Tree hydrosol, obtained during the oil distillation process has produced some remarkable results when used as a wash and disinfectant. It is used in shampoos and body sprays.

Truly Natural Products Pty Ltd uses Tea Tree Oil in some of its formulations. The oil has been sourced exclusively from a plantation located in the South Coast of Sydney.

Among the products that Truly Natural Products Pty Ltd uses Tea Tree Oil in are:

• Soaps
• Shampoos
• Creams
• Lotions
• Washes

Please contact us for more information or a sample of Tea Tree Oil or Hydrosol.

Cosmetic Clays

Natural Clay has been known for its healing properties and various applications for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians used it for the cure of inflammation and ulcers as well as for embalming. In Roman times clay was used in the treatment of fractures and was an important addition in baths because of its skin rejuvenating and healing qualities.

Clay has the ability to absorb excess oils, dirt and harmful toxins from the skin and is used in masques, soaps and cosmetic preparations. 

It is important to note that the clay that we speak of is of therapeutic value and specially prepared for the purpose.

The therapeutic properties of clay are that it:

• Detoxifies, cleanses and disinfects by attracting and removing toxins, impurities, chemicals, microbes, bacteria and viruses.
• Stilmulates the repair and healing of muscle bone, joint, ligament and skin.
• Deodorises and neutralises odours and absorbs liquids and grease.
• Stimulates and activates the immune function.

lays are made up of different mineral contents mainly silicates and oxides. Cosmetic clays come in different colours, each having different properties and with benefits for different types of skin.

Green Clay - The finest and most absorbing of all clays, green clay can be used in all sorts of skin conditions. It is rich in calcium, magnesium potassium and sodium giving its antiseptic properties that help the healing and energising of the skin and tissue. It is an emollient, which leaves the skin silky smooth.

It is used in the treatment of acne, and neglected or disturbed skin, oily or matured skin.

Red Clay - An oily and less absorbent clay, red clay is used for dry or sensitive skin. It derives its colour from the iron oxide containing copper and this enhances the condition of the skin and its appearance.

White Clay - This has the same properties as green clay; the only difference lies in its lack of trace elements. A mild clay, it is used for sensitive skins. Its absorbing properties make it an excellent body deodorant.

Yellow Clay - Derived from iron oxide, yellow clay is used for tired and neglected skin and when the skin need revitalising.

Pink Clay - A smooth blend of red and white clays, it is recommended for dehydrated or delicate skin.

Herbs in Haircare

Herbs have been used for centuries to naturally soften hair, increase manageability, and restore lustre, body and bounce. Used as oils, extracts, infusions, powdered, ground or crushed.

Over 5,000 years of recorded history of:

• Egyptian
• Roman
• Greek
• Chinese
• Indian

Using herbs and plants blended with non-plant material in hair treatments

Why we use herbs in our Formulations

• Natural herbs are generally gentle and nourishing for the scalp.
• They rely upon botanicals to promote healthy hair and scalp.
• Can provide a cleansing, lighten, darken or enrich your hair colour, soothe irritation, prevent dandruff or stimulate scalp to increase growth.
• Many incorporated in modern treatments.
• Increasing consumer demand.
• Have a History.
   

Challenges

• Problems with reliable supply.
• Stability and consistency of supply.

Herbs and Natural Ingredients used in Hair Care Products:

Aloe Vera – A versatile plant used in many cosmetic formulations.Stimulates new hair growth, fights frizz and works as a natural conditioner.

Burdock – Promotes hair growth, increase shine and healthy body, and fights dandruff.

Cosmetic Clay – Deodorises and neutralises odours and absorbs liquids and grease.

Horsetail – (Equisetum arvense) A herbal remedy dating back to ancient Roman and Greek medicine. Rich in silica and minerals such as Potassium and Manganese. Its properties help skin regenerate, improve the elasticity of skin and hair, and stimulates hair growth.

Maidenhair – (Adiantum Capillus-veneris) A powerful plant with a powerful secret. The extract provides body and sheen to hair preparations.

Nettle – An extract of the root is recommended for external use on the scalp for hair loss.

Rosemary – A classic traditional and versatile herb. For strengthening hair; as an aid against premature balding.

Saw Palmetto – A versatile herb used in several medicinal preparations. Used to help cure baldness.

Thyme – (Thymus Vulgaris) Helpful for hair growth and making hair shinier and healthier.