A WORD ABOUT PRAIRIE SUN NATURAL MOISTURIZERS
Prairie Sun uses a wide variety of natural moisturizers in
our products. As you will discover, most of these
products are not found in the lotions and creams sold
in retail stores. Take a few minutes to study
the beneficial qualities and properties of these products.
Each meets a wide range of needs. We strongly
believe that every one is wonderful for your skin in
its own way and are proud to use them in our handcrafted
products. If you have a specific need, please let us
help you find the right product.
Beeswax
Beeswax is a hydrating ingredient that increases
the skin’s essential moisture. It also helps us
emulsify the ingredients in many of our products.
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Castor Oil
You may not have liked castor oil if you had to drink
it as a child, but we can’t say enough about all the
good things it does for your skin. A great conditioner,
this oil also helps your skin retain moisture and is
used to create sudsy lather in soap.
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Cocoa Butter
Many believe that this exceptional skin softener
is the ultimate moisturizer. Cocoa Butter acts as a
protective layer to hold the moisture to the skin. Rich
in emollients, it also helps preserve the skin’s natural
elasticity.
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Honey
Honey has been used throughout the centuries as part
of skin and hair treatments. The skin’s ability
to stay hydrated is an important factor in its ability
to maintain softness. As skin ages, or is exposed
to the strains of environmental factors, it loses the
ability to retain water and so becomes dry and appears
wrinkled. Honey is a humectant and can attract
and retain water. This makes honey a natural choice
to use in moisturizing products. And, because
honey is also an anti-irritant, it is great for sensitive
skin.
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Honeyquat 50
A modified, pure, high grade honey that is
practically non-sticky. Honeyquat 50 enhances
honey’s effectiveness by making it a far more powerful
humectant - the ability to attract and retain
moisture. This product has twice the moisturizing
capability of glycerin. We add it to products for its
ability to soften skin by adding critical moisture.
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Jojoba Oil
This “oil” is actually a liquid wax that is extracted
from the desert loving Jojoba plant. Nourishing to dry,
mature skin, jojoba oil is an excellent skin softener
and moisturizer. Its healing qualities help nurse
inflamed skin and it is often used in the treatment
of psoriasis and dermatitis.
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Mango Butter
This exotic oil is extracted from the fruit of the
mango. At body temperature it has the consistency
of butter. It has incredible regenerating and moisturizing
properties.
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Olive Oil
This heavy weight oil acts as an excellent moisturizer
because it attracts and holds moisture close to the
skin preventing the loss of internal moisture. It
is also known to be very soothing to inflamed skin.
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Red Turkey Oil
This oil is not really red and has absolutely nothing
to do with turkeys. It is a sulfated castor oil.
It has the distinction of being the only oil that
will completely disperse in water. Not as thick
as regular castor oil and clear in color, we use this
oil because it will not leave a nasty ring in your tub.
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Shea Butter
The benefits of this amazing butter have been known
for centuries in Africa where it is also known as “Women’s
Gold” as the processing of this product has created
countless jobs for the women of that continent. Shea
Butter is smooth, creamy and extremely moisturizing
and gentle to the skin. It provides protection
to the skin against weather, sun and aging. Best
of all, this butter absorbs quickly into the skin without
leaving a greasy residue.
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Sweet Almond Oil
This is an unscented oil known for its healing, nourishing,
and softening properties. Sweet Almond Oil contains
organic components such as vitamins and other natural
elements that are extremely beneficial for the skin.
As an emollient, it also helps skin to balance
its loss and to absorb moisture.
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Vegetable Glycerin
Liquid vegetable glycerin is a natural emollient
that provides unbelievable benefits to your skin’s health.
Glycerin cleanses and moisturizes without stripping
or disturbing the delicate natural pH balance of your
skin
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Vitamin E Oil
This oil has long been known for its healing properties,
but it also nourishes dry, itchy skin. At Prairie
Sun we often add Vitamin E oil to our products as it
acts as a natural preservative.
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