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We
make plant based, organic, fair-trade, natural products using all
natural ingredients. Our product recipes are originally developed with
Moroccan tradition and skin nutrition as the primary goals. We make all
recipes from scratch and do not use use sulphates, parabens,
polysorbates, fragrances, perfumes, dyes or harsh preservatives. Our
products are known to nourish the skin and soothe many dry skin
irritations aggravated by acne, eczema, psoriasis. At Zakia's Morocco
we want our friends, readers and customers to be well informed as it
pertains to our ingredients. We strive to provide as much information
as we can find. Below you will find a list of all the ingredients used
by Zakia's Morocco as well as the known and reputed benefits for each.
Indeed, if we learn of adverse news regading an ingredient we will
notify immediately on our website and look to find
replacement products.
Our products are natural and largely whenever possible organic. We hope you find this section both informative and interesting.
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Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa)
Argan Oil has
almost twice as much vitamin E as olive oil and is rich in
anti-oxidants. It is 80% unsaturated, containing eight essential fatty
acids. Argan oil also contains rare plant sterols not found in other
oils, which have anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for arthritic
or rheumatic conditions. It helps to prevent loss of moisture from the
skin. It reduces pain and swelling |
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Nutmeg (Myristica Powder)
Nutmeg
oil has a warm, spicy, sharp aroma; it has a number of properties
including being analgesic, anti-septic, digestive, an aphrodisiac,
stimulant, tonic and anti-oxidant. In aromatherapy, Nutmeg is used in
the treatment of a number of conditions; it is used to treat arthritis,
gout, rheumatism, poor circulation, indigestion, constipation,
flatulence, nausea, nervous fatigue and anxiety. |
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Apricot Oil (prunus armeniaca)
Apricot Oil is
rich in the essential oleic and linolenic fatty acids and is known for
its ability to penetrate the skin without leaving an oily feel. It
moisturizes and revitalizes dry or aged skin. |
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Oats (Avena sativa)
Used
in our Cereals Gommage, Oat straw and the grain are considered to be a
mild antidepressant, gently raising energy levels and supporting an
over-stressed nervous systems. Oats are thought to stimulate sufficient
nervous energy to help relieve insomnia.
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Avocado Oil(persea gratissima)
Avocado Oilcontains
vitamins A, B, and D and is rich in lecithin. It penetrates the upper
layers of the skin and has beneficial effect on dry skin. |
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Olive Oil Paste (Potassium Olivate)Olive Oil paste
is 100% vegetable base and an exceptional emollient as well as offering
exfoliant and moisturizing properties. It removes the dead skin cells
and helps purify the skin by removing excess toxins. The principal
ingredient in our Savon Noir or Black Soap. |
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Barbary Fig (Opuntia Ficus-Indica)
Extremely
rare and precious oil that is very high in vitamin E. It is an
extraordinary oil that has high anti-inflammatory, anti-oxident and
anti-aging properties. It has been used for medicinal purposes north
Africa for centuries. |
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Orange flower (citrus aurantium amara)Orange flower water(citrus aurantium amara)
is used for dry skin, broken capillaries and to stimulate new cell
growth. It is an antiseptic, tones the skin, impedes redness, soothes
and cools. |
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Barley (Hordeum)
Used in our Cereals Gommage, Barley is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols & tocotrienols |
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Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Apart from being a great Pizza topping, oregano is one of the best dermatolical antiseptics because of its high thymol content. |
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Coconut Oil(Cocos Mucifera)
Coconut Oilmoisturizes, conditions and protects the skin. Coconut
Oil has a light viscosity; it is a natural emollient, penetrates the
skin easily with no oily after-feel and could be applied with ease to
benefit from its natural moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-microbial and
anti-inflammatory properties. |
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Poppy Seed (Papaver)
Poppy
Seed oil is very high (70%) in linoleic acid. Linoleic acid has become
increasingly popular in the beauty products industry because of its
beneficial properties on the skin. Research points to linoleic acid's
affective properties when applied topically on the skin, ie.
anti-inflammatory, acne reduction, moisture retention properties. |
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Corn (Zea mays)
Used
in our Cereals Gommage, it is a good emollient poultice for ulcers,
swellings and rheumatic pains. It contains the cell-proliferant and
wound-healing substance allantoin, which is widely used in herbal
medicine to speed the healing process.The plant is said to have
anticancer properties and is experimentally hypoglycaemic and
hypotensive. |
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Potassium alumPotassium
alum is an astringent/styptic and antiseptic. For this reason, it can
be used as a natural deodorant by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria
responsible for body odor. Use of mineral salts in such a fashion does
not prevent perspiration. Its astringent/styptic properties are often
employed after shaving and to reduce bleeding in minor cuts and
abrasions, nosebleeds, and hemorrhoids. It is frequently used topically
and internally in traditional systems of medicine including Ayurveda. |
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Ginger root (Zingiber officinale)
It
is highly beneficial in combating depression. It has also proved its
effectiveness in relieving pain. Ginger essential oil is sought after
due to its aphrodisiac and stimulant properties. Ginger herb is
extensively brought to use for its moisture retention characteristics.
It helps a great deal in toning the body. |
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Rosemary (Rosminarus officinalis)
The
oil extracted from rosemary is a popular choice for massage, which can
be attributed to its sweetness and freshness. Rosemary is a great
antidepressant, antiseptic, stimulant and a wonderful pain killer.
Rosemary is a wonderful skin cleanser. For sore and aching muscles,
rosemary essential oil application serves as the best remedy. |
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Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera)
Grapeseed
Oils pressed from specific grape varieties including chardonnay and
riesling grapes. It has mildly astringent qualities which help to
tighten and tone the skin, which makes it useful for acne and other
skin complaints.It is rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid
quite important for the skin and the cell membranes.Grape seed oil has
regenerative and restructuring virtues and has great skin moisturizing
properties. |
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Spearmint (mentha spicata)
Spearmint is good for the skin, has antiseptic properties and a tingling, cooling feeling when applied to the skin. |
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Jojoba oil (simmondsia chinensis)
Excellent
moisturizing and emulsifying properties. Jojoba is rich in Vitamin E,
contains proteins and minerals, as well as myristic acid, which is an
anti-inflammatory agent. Helps eczema, psoriasis and inflamed skin.
Excellent for inflamed or irritated conditions, a mild sunscreen. |
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Sesame Seed Oil (Sésamum Indicum)
Sesame Seed Oil contains approximately
16% saturated fat, 40% oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 44% linoleic
acid (an omega-6 essential fatty acid), and less than 1% alpha
linolenic acid (an omega-3 essential fatty acid). |
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Lavender (lavendula augustofolia)
This
essential oil has a sweet, crisp scent. A powerful, yet mild
antiseptic, it can be used directly on the skin for urgent needs such
as bee stings, minor cuts and burns. It tones, hydrates and freshens
skin after cleansing, shaving or anytime. Lavender is beneficial for
all skin types, particularly oily and/or blemished, sensitive skin. |
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Sweet Almond(PrunusAmygdalus Dulcis)
The
oil is easily absorbable and serves as a great emollient, by lending a
soft glowing beautiful touch to the skin. It balances the moisture in
the body. In case of loss of moisture, it helps to restore it. It makes
a great lubricant, thus aids in combating itching and inflammation. It
is an excellent natural moisturizer that is suitable for all skin types. |
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Lime Oil (Citrus Aurantifolia)
Lime
oil has antiviral and anti-bacterial properties and is considered
beneficial to the immune system, easing infection in the respiratory
tract and relieving pain in muscles and joints, while revitalizing a
tired mind and banishing the feeling of apathy, anxiety and depression. |
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Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis)
An essential
oil has strong antibacterial properties. The acid content in the sweet
orange essential oil gently dissolves grease and dirt buildup. It is
beneficial and soothing to dry irritated skin. Regenerative properties
make it good for aging or rough skin. |
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Morrocan Lava Clay
Is a
naturally occurring clay which may be combined with water or
moisturizing oils to make a facial or body mask. It is known for its
absorbing properties. It is excellent for all skin types: it can be
used to balance combination skin, normalize oily skin, and revitalize
dry skin. Moroccan Lava Clay is rich in vitamins and minerals, and has
antiseptic healing properties that help alleviate skin problems and
relieve pain. It leaves the skin feeling silky smooth. |
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme oil is strongly antibacterial and antifungal. |
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Nigella Sativa Oil
Herb
of the Mediterranean region having pungent seeds used like those of
caraway. It has been used for centuries as a theraputic remedy from
everything from hair loss to low sperm count!
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Water (Aqua)
Distilled
water has virtually all of its impurities removed through distillation.
Distillation involves boiling the water and then condensing the steam
into a clean container, leaving nearly all of the solid contaminants
behind. Distillation produces very pure water. |
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Winter savory (Satureja montana)
The
essential oil forms an ingredient in lotions for the scalp in cases of
incipient baldness. An ointment made from the plant is used externally
to relieve arthritic joints. Used for hundreds of years it reputed to
be a known aphrodisiac |
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We use Sodium and Sodium Hydroxide in the traditional and ancient process of soap manufacturing.
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