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balm mint: see Melissa Officinalis.

basil oil: belongs to the labiate botanical family, which contains the largest number of medicinal plants. This essential oil contains linalol, thymol, tannins, pinene, and camphor, making it excellent for healing and soothing the skin. It has a stimulating effect on the skin's circulation and the oil glands, and is also balancing. Excellent for use on muscular aches and pains.

bee pollen: extract rich in vitamins, amino acids and minerals. Antioxidant, soothing and healing.

beeswax: natural wax produced by pees. Used as a naturally non-comedongenic oil-absorbing ingredient and emulsifier in a wide variety of cosmetics.

bentonite: a naturally occuring white clay from volcanic ash. Absorbs oil and is excellent for refining appearance of large pores.

bergamot: citrus essential oil excellent for use when anxiety, depression or stress-related conditions are present; a refreshing, uplifting essential oil.

beta-caratene: present in quantity in a variety of orange/yellow fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, cantaloupe, and papaya. Carotene has an orange color that oxidizes (fades) when exposed to sunlight. It is converted into vitamin A by the body, and is used for its cellular renewal and healing abilities.

bilberry extract: a natural flavanoid with anti-oxidant properties. Improves microcirculation and protects cells and membranes from free radical damage.

bioflavonoids: naturally found in a number of fruits and plants, particularly citrus fruits. Help reduce inflammation, strengthen capillaries and stimulate healthy circulation.

birch extract: antiseptic, softening and circulation, stimulating. Helps to heal skin irritations.

black pepper extract: stimulates circulation, promotes good muscle tone, has detoxifying and diuretic benefits.

black spruce: essential oil known for its ability to help relieve muscular aches and pains, alleviate anxiety.

black walnut extract: non comedogenic ingredient with astrigent and fungistatic properties; soothing and anti-itching.

bladderwrack: see algae extract.

bois de rose oil: used for variety of skin conditions such as dryness, irritation, and puffiness.

borage oil: anti-inflammatory, beneficial for sensitive skins; rich in vitamin C, potassim and calcium. Emollient and soothing to sore eyes. Very high in gamma linoleic acid, said to help slow skin's aging process.

boswellia serrata: an extract well known in Ayurvedic medicine for its calming, anti-redness, anti-inflammatory properties. It also reduces irritant effects of extreme pH. An ideal ingredient in products designed for sensitive skin.

bromelain: an proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple stem. Digests dead protein, as in surface skin cells.

burdock root: a purifying extract credited with anitbacterial and antifungal properties, and an ability to help regulate/normalize oil production. Excellent for refining, clearing and soothing skin.

burdock root powder: see burdock.

butcher's broom exract: root extract known to protect capillaries, decrease redness and sensitivity.

butylene glycol: a humectant resistant to high humidity; also antimicrobial and preservative.