Nature’s Jewels

Shima + Sahai uses natures finest resources to create products that are nourishing and enriching for your entire body. Because these ingredients are derivatives from nature, preservatives are required to ensure the quality of the product remains the same from our door to yours. In products that run the risk of being exposed to, and/or contain water, like Scrubs and Crème’s, preservatives are required to extend the life of the product. Without preservatives, said products run the risk of growing harmful bacteria, fungi, mold, or a combination of the three. The preservative that we use is safe for your skin and is formaldehyde and paraben FREE!

Below is a list of some of the ’Jewels’ from nature that Shima + Sahai uses to create these wonderful products for you. All made by hand, all made with ♥

Butters: Natural ingredients made from shea nuts, cacao seeds and mango seeds form a protective barrier over the skin to keep the skin from losing moisture. Body butters are more hydrating for the skin because of the process by which they’re made. These seeds and nuts are ground or cold-pressed until the oils they carry are extracted. The crushed seeds and nuts are then heated until the fat and oils that are left behind appear. What you get from that is an emollient (substance that softens and soothes the skin) base that is used to create BodyButters.

• Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter): extracted from the Cacao bean, cocoa butter is high in emollients, contains natural anti-oxidants, and melts at body temperature so that it absorbs into the skin easily.  It also creates a barrier between the skin and the environment to aid in retaining moisture.

• Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii): extracted from the nut of the Karite  Nut Tree (African Shea Tree or Mangifolia Tree) by crushing or boiling, shea butter promotes cell renewal in the skin and increases circulation. Shea butter also contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It also melts very rapidly at body temperature into the skin, without leaving a greasy feel.

• Mango Butter (Mangifera Indica Seed Butter): extracted from the seed kernels of the fruit of the tropical Mango Tree, mango butter is known for its emollient and hydrating properties. It is especially useful in renewing skin that suffers from the effects of sun and wind.

Essential Oils: Pure natural liquid that has been extracted (most frequently by distilling via steam or water) from the leaves, flower, roots, bark, stem or other element of a plant.  Essential oils are highly concentrated in aroma because they are the true and pure essence of the plant they were derived from.  Essential oils don’t have an oil-like, slippery feel to them and they also have a variety of healing and soothing properties.

• Camphor (Cinnamomum Camphora): relieves congestion and reduces muscular aches, pains and stiffness.
• Carrot Seed (Daucus Carota): stimulates circulation, repairs and tones the skin, increases elasticity and reduces the formation of wrinkles and scars.  Also aides in balancing oily and dry skin.
• Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana): aids in combating oily skin, greasy hair and dandruff.
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil): stimulates circulation and warms the body.  Also provides relief from congestion.
• Lavender (Lavendula Spica): relaxes and relieves stress and headaches.
• Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil): useful for combating oily skin and hair.
• Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia): useful for combating oily skin and hair.
• Niaouli (Melaleuca Quinquenervia): useful for the relief of acne and psoriasis.
• Orange (Citrus Sinensis): aids in relief of stress and anxiety.
• Peppermint (Mentha Piperita): helps increase alertness and helps reduces mental fatigue.
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis): helps increase circulation.
• Spearmint (Mentha Spicata): helps increase alertness and uplifts.
• Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia): essential anti-fungal/ anti-bacterial properties.

Fixed Oils: Oils that are normally originating from a vegetable by way of extracting from the seed or nut and often referred to as base oils.

• Almond, Sweet (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis): superb emollient, penetrates the skin easily, rich in fatty acids.
• Avocado (Persea Gratissima): a useful penetrating nutrient for dry skin with regenerating qualities.  Rich in vitamins A, B1 and B2.
• Babassu (Orbignya Oleifera): soothes dry skin, superior emollient for both dry and oily skin.
• Borage Seed (Borago Officinalis): nourishes and hydrates the skin.
• Brazil Nut (Bertholletia Excelsa): highly moisturizing for dry, cracked skin.
• Castor (Ricinus Communis) Seed Oil: rich in fatty acids, sooyhing and lubricating.  Attracts moisture to the skin.
• Coconut, Fractionated (Triglycerides Caprylic-Capric Acid – medium chain of triglycerides in Coconut Oil): absorbs in the skin well, excellent for dry, sensitive skin, used as a base oil.
• Coconut, Virgin (Cocos Nucifera): excellent for dry, sensitive skin.
• Emu (Emu Oil): restores moisture to dry, red, irritated skin.  Reduces the formation of wrinkles.
• Grapeseed (Vitis Vinifera): high in Vitamin E and the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid (Omega 6).  Also tightens and tones the skin
• Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis): highly penetrating and closely resembles the natural sebum* in the skin.

*sebum is the oily substance secreted by the sebaceous gland in the skin, to  make hair and skin waterproof and protect it from drying out.*

• Macadamia Nut (Macadamia Integrifolia): easily absorbed in the skin, high antioxidants that prevent the deterioration of cell membranes.
• Palm Kernel (Elaeis Guineensis) Oil: lathering and moisturizing properties
• Olive, Virgin (Olea Europaea): excellent for skin cell regeneration.
• Rice Bran (Oryza Sativa): natural antioxidant and extremely moisturizing.
• Rosehip Seed (Rosa Canina Fruit): helps improve the skins elasticity, regenerates skin cells and helps in reducing the formation of wrinkles.
• Shea Seed (Butyrospermum Parkii): moisturizes dry, aging skin and helps retain the skins elasticity.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherols): when applied topically, moisturizes the skin from within, promotes the healing of wounds and helps prevent scarring, helps decrease erythema (redness of the skin) after sun exposure.

Hydrosols: Derived from the Latin words “hydro” and “sol” meaning “water solution, hydrosols are the pure, distillate water that remains after essential oils have been steam distilled from the plant.  They may also contain small amounts of essential oil and water- soluble components of the plant material not found in the essential oil.  Hydrosols are not to be confused with ‘floral water’.

• Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile): helps calm and relax.
• Rose (Rosa Damascena Distillate): helps balance the skin and regulate sebum.
• Witch Hazel (Hamamenus Virginiana): cleans and soothes the skin.

Powders: Free flowing form of natural ingredients found in scrubs and masks.

• Aloe Vera Leaf (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf): soothes damaged and irritated skin.
• Coconut Milk (Dehydrated Coconut Milk, Maltodextrin, Milk Protein): softens and moisturizes the skin.
• Colloidal Oatmeal (Oat Flour): soothes, moisturizes and softens dry skin.
• Honey (Honey,Fructose,Maltodextrin): naturally attracts the dirt from skin pores.
• Kaolin Clay, White (Kaolinite): stimulates circulation in the skin while exfoliating and cleaning.
• Pumice, Ground (Pumice): naturally exfoliates.
• Yogurt (Yogurt Powder): softens and rejuvenates the skin.

Exfoliants: Natural abrasives used to slough away dead skin cells to reveal healthier, newer layer of skin underneath and is also intended to leave the skin feeling smooth.

• Coffee, Ground: invigorating exfoliant due to the caffeine content.
• Dead Sea Salt: helps regulate moisture in the skin, promotes healing and has a soothing and relaxing effect.
• Himalayan Pink Sea Salt: helps restore natural balance of the skin, improve circulation and helps draw out toxins from the skin.
• Pumice, Ground (Pumice): naturally exfoliates.
• Turbinado Raw Brown Sugar: mild exfoliant, aids in the removal of dead skin cells