COSTA RICA

NATURAL BEAUTY EXTRACTS

NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME PART BENEFITS / APPLICATIONS PRICE / Gal

Aloe Aloe vera Leaves Astringent - Healing - Anti-inflammatory USD 70.14

Apple Malus

domestica Fruit Anti-aging - Energizing - Toner USD 80.64

Avocado Persea

americana Fruit Antioxidant - Moisturizing - Follicle stimulant

USD 70.14

(Oil) USD 160.60

Banana Musa

paradisiaca Fruit Antioxidant - Anti-irritant - Regenerating USD 67.14

Basil Ocimum

basilicum Leaves Toning - Antiseptic - Antioxidant USD 80.64

Beet Beta vulgaris Root Anti-aging - Anti-inflammatory - Fungicidal USD 67.14

Blackberry Morus sp. Fruit Anti-aging - Regenerative USD 70.14

Carrot Daucus carota Root Healing - Soothing - Tonic USD 110.64

Chamomile Anthemis nobilis Flower Regenerative - Antiseptic - Anti-allergenic USD 87.12

(Alc) USD 90.36

Coconut Cocos nucifera Nut Soothing - Emollient - Moisturizer USD 80.64

Cucumber Cucumis sativus Fruit Astringent - Emollient - Soothing USD 67.14

Ginger Zingiber

officinale Root Antioxidant - Anti-cellulite USD 80.64

Red Grape Vitis vinifera Fruit Antiseptic - Astringent - Soothing - Tonic USD 80.64

Kiwi Actinidia

deliciosa Fruit Moisturizing - Whitening USD 80.64

Lemon Citrus limon Fruit Whitening - Antiseptic - Astringent - Tonic USD 67.14

Mango Manguifera

indica Fruit Hydrating - Cleansing USD 68.64

NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME PART BENEFITS / APPLICATIONS PRICE / Gal

Melon Cucumis melo Fruit Antioxidant - Toning - Moisturizing USD 67.74

Mint Mentha sp. Leaves Soothing - Cooling - Decongesting USD 80.64

Orange Citrus sinensis Fruit Antioxidant - Anti-cellulite USD 67.14

Oregano Origanum

vulgare Leaves Antibacterial - Astringent USD 80.64

Papaya Carica papaya Fruit Exfolliant - Lifting USD 67.14

Parsley Petroselinum

crispum Leaves Cleansing - Lightening USD 95.64

Passion fruit Passiflora edulis Fruit Anti-aging - Hydrating USD 68.64

Pineapple Ananas

comosus Fruit Exfolliant - Anti-inflammatory - Analgesic USD 70.14

Rosemary Rosmarinus

officinalis Leaves Tonic - Astringent - Antiseptic USD 80.64

Spinach Spinacia

oleracea Leaves Antioxidant - Healing USD 80.64

Starfruit Averrhoa

carambola Fruit Antioxidant - Nourishing USD 67.74

Strawberry Fragaria

ananassa Fruit Cleansing - Astringent - Teeth Whitening USD 71.64

Tamarind Tamarindus

indica Fruit Exfolliating - Elasticity - Anti-aging USD 69.24

Tangerine Citrus tangerina Fruit Cleansing - Antioxidant USD 77.64

Thyme Thymus vulgaris Leaves Antiseptic - Bactericide - Tonic USD 80.64

Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Fruit Moisturizing - Astringent USD 67.74

ALOE | Aloe vera

APPLE | Malus domestica

AVOCADO | Persea americana

BANANA | Musa paradisiaca

Aloe vera extract is widely used for treating damages by

irritation, burns, wounds, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and der-

matitis. It contains anthraquinones, saccharides, prostaglan-

dins, enzymes, amino acids and minerals that help fight in-

fections, reduce swelling, itching, inflammation and pain.

Aloe is also a lofty source of antioxidants.

Applied to the skin, apple is a great toner and an excellent

nutrient that supplies vitamins, antioxidants, and alpha-

hydroxy acid; which purify, refine and rejuvenate the skin.

Apple fruit has also high elastase inhibition activity, suitable

for treatments aimed at recovering and maintaining elastic-

ity of the skin.

Avocado is rich in phytonutrients, Vitamins A, D and E; offer-

ing remarkable benefits to skin. Its oils are similar to the ones

in human skin and provide lubrication, softening, stimulation

of collagen formation, and prevention premature wrinkling.

Avocado also excels as capillary agent, stimulating hair

growth and helping against dandruff.

Bananas are natural anti-irritants with regenerating and reju-

venating properties. They promote healing of the skin and

absorption of nutrients. Bananas are also rich in potassium

and vitamin A.

BASIL | Ocimum basilicum

BEET | Beta vulgaris

BLACKBERRY | Morus sp.

CARROT | Daucus carota

Basil has antiseptic and purifying properties, which help pre-

vent skin diseases. It also has antibacterial and antifungal

activity that help treat eczema, acne, and pimples. Basil

tones the skin, helps remove dark spots, and is rich in antioxi-

dants.

High in folate, beet root stimulates the repair of damaged

cells; which helps protecting against premature aging. Beet

root also contains betanin, betacyanin, and betalain, pow-

erful antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and natural fungi-

cides. Beetroot is also rich in nutrients like Vitamin C.

Blackberry is one of the fruits with the highest antioxidant

content. Its anthocyanocides and polyphenols fight against

free radical damage while aiding in skin cell renewal. Black-

berries also have a high Vitamin C and ellagic acid con-

tent; very effective in promoting wound healing, helping in

sunburn recovery, and reducing the appearance of wrin-

kles.

Carrot is rich in beta carotene, vitamins A and E, pro-vitamin

A, antioxidants and nutrients. It has moisturizing, anti-irritant,

soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.

CHAMOMILE | Anthemis nobilis

COCONUT | Cocos nucifera

CUCUMBER | Cucumis sativus

GINGER | Zingiber officinale

Chamomile is a flower with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,

antiseptic, and anti-allergenic properties. It contains volatile

oils and flavonoids which speed the healing of skin ulcers,

wounds, or burns and prevent bacterial infection. It also

helps reduce inflammation, soothes skin rashes (including

eczema), minor burns and sunburn.

The fruit of the coconut is rich in essential oils and medium

chain fatty acids, which not only nourish the skin, but also

act as a moisturizer, emollient, antibiotic, antifungal, multi-

vitamin, multi-nutrient and antioxidant. It provides a soften-

ing and soothing effect which may also help soothing itchi-

ness and dryness.

Cucumbers have a high content of Vitamin E & K, natural

fats, antioxidants and water; which contribute on the ton-

ing, softening and hydration of the skin. It is widely used to

revitalize and freshen the skin, and to reduce swelling and

dark circles around the eyes.

Natural antioxidant gingerols contained in the rhizome of

this plant are excellent for treating oily skin, preventing wrin-

kles and premature aging. They also help smoothing rough

and dull hair. Ginger has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory

properties. Since it’s believed to improve circulation, ginger

is often used in anti-cellulite treatments.

RED GRAPE | Vitis vinifera

KIWI | Actinidia deliciosa

LEMON | Citrus limon

MANGO | Manguifera indica

Grapes have a high antioxidant content, especially in the

form of Glycolic acid. Their juice also prevents pigmenta-

tion, detoxifies the skin, and nourishes it by supplying vitamin

C, fruit sugars, pectin, bioflavonoids, and fruit acids. Grapes

also contain alpha hydroxy acids that help to make

smooth, wrinkle-free skin and help removing surface scars as

well.

Kiwi is the leading source of soluble Vitamin C among the

common fruits, which is a precursor for collagen and a nat-

ural antioxidant. It is also a good source of Vitamin E, anoth-

er antioxidant which applied topically may help reduce the

depth of wrinkles.

The fruits of the lemons supply high levels of Vitamin C,

which acts as an antioxidant, a refreshener, and a skin ton-

er. This helps by reducing the visible signs of aging and reju-

venating the skin. Lemon juice also has antiseptic, bacteri-

cide and astringent properties.

Mango is a fruit from India, rich in minerals and vitamins A,

B1, B2, B3, B6, C and E. It is also rich in antioxidants and beta

-carotene. Mangoes are also used for their hydrating,

cleansing and skin-lightening properties.

MELON | Cucumis melo

MINT | Mentha sp.

ORANGE | Citrus sinensis

OREGANO | Origanum vulgare

Commonly known as cantaloupe, melon is a rich source of

vitamins A, B, and C; and a wide range of various antioxi-

dant compounds. Melons also have toning and moisturizing

properties.

Mint leaves have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, cooling

and decongesting activity. They help calming and soothing

skin conditions like rashes and itches. Mint leaves also supply

the skin with antioxidant vitamin C and Vitamin A.

Oranges contain natural antioxidants and polyphenols that

nourish and enrich the skin. They assist the lymphatic system

in detoxifying congested skin, support collagen formation

and regeneration, increase circulation and cell hydration.

Oranges are used in cosmetics to prevent capillary fragility

and for anti-cellulite treatments.

Oregano is a herb that contains the unique compounds

thymol and carvacrol; with strong antibacterial, astringent,

and antiseptic properties that cleans the skin and help pre-

vent conditions like acne, fungal infections and scabies.

PAPAYA | Carica papaya

PARSLEY | Petroselinum crispum

PASSION FRUIT | Passiflora edulis

PINEAPPLE | Ananas comosus

Papaya helps stabilize oily skin and helps exfoliate dry are-

as: It contains the unique enzyme papain, which removes

dead skin cells naturally. Papaya is often used in cosmetic

products for natural lifting and rejuvenation of the skin. Pa-

paya also contains Vitamin A, a which helps repair skin

through increasing the rate of new cell formation.

Parsley leaves have cleansing, antioxidant, and anti-

inflammatory properties. Applied externally they have itch

relieving activity. Parsley also helps lighten and even skin

complexion, while supplying bioflavonoids with antioxidant

activity.

Also called Maracuyá, passion fruit is a lofty source of vita-

mins, essential fatty acids, and minerals. Passion fruit has

plenty of Vitamin A and C with anti-aging and rejuvenating

properties. It is also a source of carotenoids, oleic, and lino-

leic fatty acids that help hydrating and calming the skin,

due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Pineapple fruit contains bromelain, a unique enzyme that

hydrolyzes dead skin cells , thus activating the cell renewal

cycle and providing a natural, effective exfoliation. Brome-

lain also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Pine-

apple is also a good source of vitamins C and B1 on the

skin.

ROSEMARY | Rosmarinus officinalis

SPINACH | Spinacia oleracea

STARFRUIT | Averrhoa carambola

STRAWBERRY | Fragaria ananassa

Rosemary is a tonic, astringent, and restorative herb with

antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, analgesic, stimulant, and

mild antioxidant activity. It assists in hormonal stimulation of

the epidermis and capillary tissue, increasing blood circula-

tion and stimulating hair follicles.

Spinach leaves contain abundant amounts of water, iron,

and vitamins A and C. They are rich in natural antioxidants

that help minimizing wrinkles and maintaining the skin youth-

ful appearance. Spinach also has healing and detoxifying

properties, which help in providing relief in case of skin itch-

ing or insect bites.

Starfruit is a very unique and exotic fruit very rich in iron and

vitamins A and C. It also has a high content of flavonoids

and antioxidants, as well as thiamine, riboflavin, and nia-

cine in small amounts.

Strawberries have cleansing and astringent properties. They

contain salicylic acid, a compound that gently exfoliates,

removes impurities, helps fight blackheads and acne,

brightens the skin, and shrinks pores. Strawberries also have

malic acid, which is a natural whitener for the teeth and a

natural lightener for the skin.

TAMARIND | Tamarindus indica

TANGERINE | Citrus tangerina

THYME | Thymus vulgaris

WATERMELON | Citrullus lanatus

Tamarind fruit contains AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), which

exfoliate dead cells, giving the skin a youthful appearance.

Tamarind also significantly improves skin elasticity and hy-

dration. It's moisturizing activity helps smoothing lines and

wrinkles, which is why it is widely used in anti-aging formula-

tions.

Tangerines stimulate blood circulation, help clearing impuri-

ties from the skin and have a high vitamin C and folic acid

content. They also make skin softer and more supple by en-

riching the epidermis with vitamins. Tangerines have antioxi-

dant activity and promote healing and repair of skin.

Thyme is a herb with antiseptic, bactericide, cicatrizing, and

tonic properties. It is widely used as a cleansing agent.

Thyme also acts as a rejuvenator; slowing the effects of free

radicals, assisting in cellular renewal, and calming irritated

epidermis. Thyme is often used as a tonic to stimulate hair

growth and treating dandruff.

Watermelon is a storehouse of water and potassium, as well

as lycopene, vitamins A, C, and B6. While its water content

helps moisturizing the skin, vitamin A helps shrink the pores,

minimizing excessive secretion of oil. Watermelon is also a

natural toner with rejuvenating and revitalizing properties.

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