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PLATE No. 001
- Fig. 1 Comfrey plant
- Fig. 2 Comfrey flower cluster
- Fig. 3 Comfrey leaf
- Fig. 4 Allantoin molecular structure
- Fig. 5 Allantoin crystals
- Fig. 6 Allantoin powder
PLATE No. 001
Allantoin
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PLATE No. 002
- Fig. 1 Mature plant
- Fig. 2 Open flower spike (infloresense)
- Fig. 3 Unopened flower bud
- Fig. 4 Young plant
- Fig. 5 Longitudinal leaf section
- Fig. 6 Inner leaf tissue
PLATE No. 002
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis
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PLATE No. 003
- Fig. 1 Flowering Candeia Branch
- Fig. 2 Candeia Flowering Inflorescence
- Fig. 3 Candeia Bark and Wood Section
- Fig. 4 Candeia Bark
- Fig. 5 Alpha-Bisabolol Liquid
PLATE No. 003
Alpha-Bisabolol
Eremanthus erythropappus
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PLATE No. 004
- Fig. 1 Flowering branch
- Fig. 2 Flower bud
- Fig. 3 Developing fruit
- Fig. 4 Ripe apricot
- Fig. 5 Fruit cross-section
- Fig. 6 Stone (pit)
- Fig. 7 Open stone with kernel
PLATE No. 004
Apricot Kernel Oil
Prunus armeniaca
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PLATE No. 005
- Fig. 1 Fruiting branch
- Fig. 2 Flower
- Fig. 3 Immature fruit
- Fig. 4 Mature fruit
- Fig. 5 Argan nut
- Fig. 6 Split nut showing kernel
- Fig. 7 Argan kernels
- Fig. 8 Argan oil
PLATE No. 005
Argan Oil
Argania spinosa
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PLATE No. 006
- Fig. 1 Babassu palm & fruit cluster
- Fig. 2 Flower
- Fig. 3 Whole fruit
- Fig. 4 Longitudinal section
- Fig. 5 Open nut showing kernels
- Fig. 6 Babassu oil
PLATE No. 006
Babassu Oil
Attalea speciosa
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PLATE No. 007
- Fig. 1 Babchi Plant (Psoralea corylifolia)
- Fig. 2 Babchi Flowers
- Fig. 3 Babchi Seed Pods
- Fig. 4 Babchi Seeds
- Fig. 5 Bakuchiol COâ‚‚
PLATE No. 007
Bakuchiol COâ‚‚
Psoralea corylifolia
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PLATE No. 008
- Fig. 1 Bergamot Tree (Citrus bergamia)
- Fig. 2 Bergamot Flower
- Fig. 3 Bergamot Fruit
- Fig. 4 Bergamot Rind, Sectioned
- Fig. 5 Bergamot FCF Essential Oil
PLATE No. 008
Bergamot FCF Essential Oil
Citrus bergamia
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PLATE No. 009
- Fig. 1 Black Cumin Plant (Nigella sativa)
- Fig. 2 Black Cumin Flower
- Fig. 3 Black Cumin Seed Capsule
- Fig. 4 Open Black Cumin Seed Capsule
- Fig. 5 Black Cumin Seeds
- Fig. 6 Black Cumin COâ‚‚
PLATE No. 009
Black Cumin CO2
Nigella sativa
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PLATE No. 010
- Fig. 1 Black cumin plant
- Fig. 2 Flower
- Fig. 3 Mature seed capsule
- Fig. 4 Seed capsule, longitudinal section
- Fig. 5 Seeds
- Fig. 6 Black cumin seed oil
PLATE No. 010
Black Cumin Seed Oil
Nigella sativa
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PLATE No. 011
- Fig. 1 Blue Tansy Plant (Tanacetum annuum)
- Fig. 2 Blue Tansy Flower Cluster
- Fig. 3 Blue Tansy Flower Heads
- Fig. 4 Blue Tansy Stem and Leaves
- Fig. 5 Blue Tansy Essential Oil
PLATE No. 011
Blue Tansy Essential Oil
Tanacetum annuum
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PLATE No. 012
- Fig. 1 Rapeseed Plant (Brassica campestris)
- Fig. 2 Rapeseed Flowers
- Fig. 3 Rapeseed Pods and Seeds
- Fig. 4 Tung Tree (Vernicia fordii)
- Fig. 5 Tung Fruit and Seeds
- Fig. 6 Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
PLATE No. 012
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
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PLATE No. 013
- Fig. 1 Plant
- Fig. 2 Flowering stem
- Fig. 3 Flower
- Fig. 4 Seed pod
- Fig. 5 Open seed pod
- Fig. 6 Seeds
- Fig. 7 Broccoli seed oil
PLATE No. 013
Broccoli Seed Oil
Brassica oleracea var. italica
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PLATE No. 014
- Fig. 1 Open flower, showing the pale throat
- Fig. 2 Flower in side view
- Fig. 3 Unopened bud
- Fig. 4 Young pod, the spent flower still attached
- Fig. 5 Pod opened at maturity, seeds in place
- Fig. 6 Seeds
PLATE No. 014
Butterfly Pea Flower
Clitoria ternatea
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PLATE No. 015
- Fig. 1 Detached leaf
- Fig. 2 Mature flower
- Fig. 3 Flower bud
- Fig. 4 Mature seed capsule
- Fig. 5 Open capsule exposing seeds
- Fig. 6 Detached seeds
PLATE No. 015
Camellia Seed Oil
Camellia oleifera
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PLATE No. 016
- Fig. 1 Leafy branch, in flower and fruit
- Fig. 2 Flowering spike
- Fig. 3 Immature seed capsule
- Fig. 4 Mature seed capsule
- Fig. 5 Split seed capsule
- Fig. 6 Castor oil
PLATE No. 016
Castor Oil
Ricinus communis
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PLATE No. 017
- Fig. 1 Honeybee (Apis mellifera)
- Fig. 2 Natural Beeswax Honeycomb
- Fig. 3 Natural Beeswax
- Fig. 4 Cera Bellina (Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax)
PLATE No. 017
Cera Bellina
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
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PLATE No. 018
- Fig. 1 Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis)
- Fig. 2 Ripe Oil Palm Fruit Bunch
- Fig. 3 Individual Ripe Palm Fruit
- Fig. 4 Longitudinal Palm Fruit Section
- Fig. 5 Cetyl Alcohol + Stearyl Alcohol Molecular Structures
- Fig. 6 Cetearyl Alcohol Beads / Waxy Solid
PLATE No. 018
Cetearyl Alcohol
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PLATE No. 019
- Fig. 1 Flower cluster
- Fig. 2 Individual flower
- Fig. 3 Immature green cacao pod
- Fig. 4 Mature ripe cacao pod
- Fig. 5 Split cacao pod showing fresh beans in white pulp
- Fig. 6 Fermented/dried cacao beans
PLATE No. 019
Cocoa Butter
Theobroma cacao
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PLATE No. 020
- Fig. 1 Fruiting coconut palm
- Fig. 2 Flowering inflorescence detail
- Fig. 3 Mature fruit
- Fig. 4 Fruit cross-section
- Fig. 5 Coconut kernel/flesh
- Fig. 6 Coconut oil
PLATE No. 020
Coconut Oil
Cocos nucifera
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PLATE No. 021
- Fig. 1 Oat plant
- Fig. 2 Oat spikelets
- Fig. 3 Oat grain in husk
- Fig. 4 Oat grain
- Fig. 5 Oat groat, longitudinal section
- Fig. 6 Colloidal oatmeal powder
PLATE No. 021
Colloidal Oatmeal
Avena sativa
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PLATE No. 022
- Fig. 1 Mature fruiting vine
- Fig. 2 Open flower
- Fig. 3 Immature fruit
- Fig. 4 Mature fruit
- Fig. 5 Longitudinal fruit section
- Fig. 6 Seeds
- Fig. 7 Cold-pressed seed oil
PLATE No. 022
Cucumber Seed Oil
Cucumis sativus
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PLATE No. 023
- Fig. 1 Fruiting branch
- Fig. 2 Flower
- Fig. 3 Mature fruit
- Fig. 4 Longitudinal fruit section showing pulp & seeds
- Fig. 5 Seeds
- Fig. 6 Cupuaçu butter
PLATE No. 023
Cupuaçu Butter
Theobroma grandiflorum
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PLATE No. 024
- Fig. 1 Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
- Fig. 2 Sunflower Head
- Fig. 3 Sunflower Seeds
- Fig. 4 Sunflower Seed Section
- Fig. 5 d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Molecular Structure
- Fig. 6 Vitamin E Tocopheryl Acetate Liquid
PLATE No. 024
D-alpha tocopheryl acetate
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PLATE No. 025
- Fig. 1 Flowering Avocado Branch (Persea americana)
- Fig. 2 Avocado Fruit
- Fig. 3 Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) Molecular Structure
- Fig. 4 D-Panthenol Molecular Structure
- Fig. 5 L-Panthenol Molecular Structure
- Fig. 6 DL-Panthenol Powder
PLATE No. 025
DL-Panthenol
Provitamin B5
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PLATE No. 026
- Fig. 1 Plant
- Fig. 2 Flowering stem
- Fig. 3 Flower
- Fig. 4 Flower bud
- Fig. 5 Seed capsule
- Fig. 6 Open seed capsule
- Fig. 7 Seeds
- Fig. 8 Evening primrose oil
PLATE No. 026
Evening Primrose Oil
Oenothera biennis
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PLATE No. 027
- Fig. 1 Oat Plant (Avena sativa)
- Fig. 2 Oat Panicle
- Fig. 3 Oat Grains
- Fig. 4 Oat Grain, Longitudinal Section
- Fig. 5 Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
- Fig. 6 Foaming Oats PF
PLATE No. 027
Foaming Oats PF
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
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PLATE No. 028
- Fig. 1 Coastal British Columbia Glacial Landscape
- Fig. 2 Glacial Rock & Mineral Sediment
- Fig. 3 Glacial Marine Clay Deposit Section
- Fig. 4 Raw Glacial Marine Clay
- Fig. 5 Solar-Dried Glacial Marine Clay
- Fig. 6 Ultrafine Glacial Marine Clay Powder
PLATE No. 028
Glacial Marine Clay
Sea Silt
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PLATE No. 029
- Fig. 1 Guar Plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)
- Fig. 2 Guar Flowers
- Fig. 3 Guar Pods
- Fig. 4 Open Guar Pod & Seeds
- Fig. 5 Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Powder
PLATE No. 029
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
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PLATE No. 030
- Fig. 1 Hibiscus plant
- Fig. 2 Flower
- Fig. 3 Mature calyx
- Fig. 4 Calyx & seed capsule section
- Fig. 5 Seeds
- Fig. 6 Hibiscus powder
PLATE No. 030
Hibiscus Powder
Hibiscus sabdariffa
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PLATE No. 031
- Fig. 1 Honeybee and Honeycomb (Apis mellifera)
- Fig. 2 Honeycomb Detail
- Fig. 3 Honey
PLATE No. 031
Honey Quat
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
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PLATE No. 032
- Fig. 1 Domestic Sheep (Ovis aries)
- Fig. 2 Sheep Wool
- Fig. 3 Wool Fiber, Magnified
- Fig. 4 Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein
PLATE No. 032
Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein
Hydrolyzed Keratin
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PLATE No. 033
- Fig. 1 Quinoa plant
- Fig. 2 Developing quinoa panicle
- Fig. 3 Mature quinoa panicle
- Fig. 4 Quinoa seeds
- Fig. 5 Hydrolyzed quinoa protein
PLATE No. 033
Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein
Chenopodium quinoa
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PLATE No. 034
- Fig. 1 Rice plant
- Fig. 2 Rice spikelet
- Fig. 3 Longitudinal section of rice grain
- Fig. 4 Dehulled rice grain
- Fig. 5 Hydrolyzed rice protein
PLATE No. 034
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Oryza sativa
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PLATE No. 035
- Fig. 1 Oil Palm Fruiting Specimen Elaeis guineensis
- Fig. 2 Oil Palm Fruit Bunch and Individual Fruits
- Fig. 3 Flowering Rapeseed Brassica napus
- Fig. 4 Rapeseed Pods and Seeds
- Fig. 5 IBT50 Pastilles
PLATE No. 035
IBT50
Elaeis guineensis / Brassica napus
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PLATE No. 036
- Fig. 1 Female flower
- Fig. 2 Male flower cluster
- Fig. 3 Immature fruit
- Fig. 4 Mature fruit opening on the branch
- Fig. 5 Mature jojoba seed
- Fig. 6 Longitudinal section of the fruit showing the seed
PLATE No. 036
Jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis
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PLATE No. 037
- Fig. 1 Fruiting vine
- Fig. 2 Flowering vine
- Fig. 3 Flower
- Fig. 4 Fruit
- Fig. 5 Fruit section
- Fig. 6 Seeds
- Fig. 7 Kalahari melon seed oil
PLATE No. 037
Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
Citrullus lanatus
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PLATE No. 038
- Fig. 1 Kaolinite-Bearing Rock
- Fig. 2 Kaolinite Mineral
- Fig. 3 Kaolinite, Magnified
- Fig. 4 Kaolin Clay
PLATE No. 038
Kaolin Clay
Kaolinite
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PLATE No. 039
- Fig. 1 Mature flower
- Fig. 2 Flower buds / developing flower cluster
- Fig. 3 Immature fruit
- Fig. 4 Mature fruit
- Fig. 5 Longitudinal section of ripe fruit
- Fig. 6 Seed
PLATE No. 039
Kokum Butter
Garcinia indica
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PLATE No. 040
- Fig. 1 Flowering plant
- Fig. 2 Flowering stem
- Fig. 3 Flower spike
- Fig. 4 Flowers & buds
- Fig. 5 Dried flower buds
- Fig. 6 Lavender essential oil
PLATE No. 040
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavandula angustifolia
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PLATE No. 041
- Fig. 1 Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera)
- Fig. 2 Coconut Fruit
- Fig. 3 Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis)
- Fig. 4 Oil Palm Fruit
- Fig. 5 Lumorol K 5229
PLATE No. 041
Lumorol K 5229
Laureth-4, MIPA-Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol
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PLATE No. 042
- Fig. 1 Fruiting branch
- Fig. 2 Flowering panicle
- Fig. 3 Immature fruit
- Fig. 4 Mature fruit
- Fig. 5 Longitudinal fruit section
- Fig. 6 Split stone with seed kernel
PLATE No. 042
Mango Butter
Mangifera indica
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PLATE No. 043
- Fig. 1 Flowering branch
- Fig. 2 Flowering stem
- Fig. 3 Flower
- Fig. 4 Leafy branch
- Fig. 5 Manuka essential oil
PLATE No. 043
Manuka Essential Oil
Leptospermum scoparium
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PLATE No. 044
- Fig. 1 Marula Tree (Sclerocarya birrea)
- Fig. 2 Marula Flowers
- Fig. 3 Marula Fruit
- Fig. 4 Marula Stone, Opened to Show Kernels
- Fig. 5 Marula Kernels
- Fig. 6 Marula Oil
PLATE No. 044
Marula Oil
Sclerocarya birrea
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PLATE No. 045
- Fig. 1 Main flowering plant
- Fig. 2 Flower viewed from below
- Fig. 3 Flower bud
- Fig. 4 Mature seed capsule
- Fig. 5 Seed capsule, cut open
- Fig. 6 Seeds
PLATE No. 045
Meadowfoam Oil
Limnanthes alba
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PLATE No. 046
- Fig. 1 Mica, Layered Structure
- Fig. 2 Cosmetic Mica Pigments
- Fig. 3 Mica Particles, Magnified
- Fig. 4 Pearlescent Mica Pigment
PLATE No. 046
Mica & Lab-Created Mica
Mica (Mineral Group) / Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
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PLATE No. 047
- Fig. 1 Niacinamide Crystals Under Magnification
- Fig. 2 Niacinamide Crystals
- Fig. 3 Niacinamide Powder
PLATE No. 047
Niacinamide
Niacinamide
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PLATE No. 048
- Fig. 1 Mature branch
- Fig. 2 Flower cluster
- Fig. 3 Immature fruit
- Fig. 4 Mature fruit
- Fig. 5 Longitudinal fruit section
- Fig. 6 Olive pit (stone)
- Fig. 7 Olive oil
PLATE No. 048
Olive Oil
Olea europaea
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PLATE No. 049
- Fig. 1 Olive Branch (Olea europaea)
- Fig. 2 Olive Flowers (Olea europaea)
- Fig. 3 Olive Fruit (Olea europaea)
- Fig. 4 Olive Fruit, Longitudinal Section
- Fig. 5 Olive Squalane
PLATE No. 049
Olive Squalane
Squalane
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PLATE No. 050
- Fig. 1 Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis)
- Fig. 2 Oil Palm Fruit Bunch
- Fig. 3 Oil Palm Fruit, Sectioned
- Fig. 4 Oil Palm Fruit Pulp
- Fig. 5 Palm Oil
PLATE No. 050
Palm Oil
Elaeis guineensis
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PLATE No. 051
- Fig. 1 Fruiting plum branch
- Fig. 2 Flower
- Fig. 3 Whole plum
- Fig. 4 Plum cut open showing ston
- Fig. 5 Whole stone & extracted kernel
- Fig. 6 Plum kernel oil
PLATE No. 051
Plum Kernel Oil
Prunus domestica
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PLATE No. 052
- Fig. 1 Male flower (open)
- Fig. 2 Female flower with immature ovary
- Fig. 3 Flower bud
- Fig. 4 Immature green pumpkin
- Fig. 5 Mature pumpkin
- Fig. 6 Fruit in section, seeds in the cavity
- Fig. 7 Hulled pumpkin seed (pepita)
- Fig. 8 Whole pumpkin seed with hull
- Fig. 9 Loose pumpkin seeds
PLATE No. 052
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Cucurbita pepo
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PLATE No. 053
- Fig. 1 Raspberry fruiting cane
- Fig. 2 Flower
- Fig. 3 Mature fruit
- Fig. 4 Achenes / seeds
- Fig. 5 Raspberry seed oil
PLATE No. 053
Raspberry Seed Oil
Rubus idaeus
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PLATE No. 054
- Fig. 1 Rice Plant (Oryza sativa)
- Fig. 2 Rice Panicle
- Fig. 3 Rice Grain, Sectioned
- Fig. 4 Rice Bran
- Fig. 5 Rice Bran Oil
PLATE No. 054
Rice Bran Oil
Oryza sativa
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PLATE No. 055
- Fig. 1 Main flowering and fruiting stem
- Fig. 2 Open flower
- Fig. 3 Reverse of flower showing persistent sepals
- Fig. 4 Rosehip cross-section
- Fig. 5 Dried rosehip and achenes (seed study)
PLATE No. 055
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosa canina
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PLATE No. 056
- Fig. 1 Flowering branch
- Fig. 2 Flowering stem
- Fig. 3 Flower
- Fig. 4 Dried rosemary leaves
- Fig. 5 Rosemary essential oil
PLATE No. 056
Rosemary Essential Oil
Salvia rosmarinus
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PLATE No. 057
- Fig. 1 Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera)
- Fig. 2 Coconut Fruit
- Fig. 3 Coconut, Longitudinal Section
- Fig. 4 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) Powder
PLATE No. 057
SCI Powder
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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PLATE No. 058
- Fig. 1 Fruiting branch
- Fig. 2 Cluster of ripe berries
- Fig. 3 Berry cross-section
- Fig. 4 Seed
- Fig. 5 Thorn
PLATE No. 058
Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
Hippophae rhamnoidesHippophae rhamnoides
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PLATE No. 059
- Fig. 1 Flowering branch
- Fig. 2 Flower cluster, opening
- Fig. 3 Young fruits, green
- Fig. 4 Ripe fruit
- Fig. 5 Fruit opened, nut within
- Fig. 6 Nut in section, kernel filling the shell
- Fig. 7 Kernel in the half shell
- Fig. 8 The butter, worked from the kernel
PLATE No. 059
Shea Butter
Vitellaria paradoxa
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PLATE No. 060
- Fig. 1 Corn Plant (Zea mays)
- Fig. 2 Corn Kernels
- Fig. 3 Corn-Derived Glucose
- Fig. 4 Sodium Lactate Solution
PLATE No. 060
Sodium Lactate
Zea mays (botanical source)
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PLATE No. 061
- Fig. 1 Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis)
- Fig. 2 Oil Palm Fruit, Sectioned
- Fig. 3 Palm Kernel
- Fig. 4 Stearic Acid Flakes
PLATE No. 061
Stearic Acid
Elaeis guineensis (botanical source)
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PLATE No. 062
- Fig. 1 Female Dairy Goat (Capra hircus)
- Fig. 2 Goat Milk
- Fig. 3 Milk Fat Globules, Magnified
- Fig. 4 Goat Milk Soap
PLATE No. 062
Goat Milk
Capra hircus (source animal)
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© Rowan & Thistle 2026
An illustrated guide to the botanicals, ingredients, and materials that shape Rowan & Thistle
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AllantoinMeet Allantoin, a nature-identical skin-conditioning ingredient with a counterpart found in plants such as comfrey. It helps soften rough, dry-feeling skin and support comfort without adding heaviness. Discover the connection between nature and cosmetic science in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Aloe VeraAloe barbadensisDiscover Aloe Vera, a succulent whose water-rich leaves have been valued for generations. See why it's soothing, moisture-supporting properties have earned it a place in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Alpha-BisabololEremanthus erythropappusNaturally derived from the Brazilian candeia tree, Bisabolol is a lightweight soothing ingredient chosen to help calm sensitive skin and reduce the appearance of redness.Read the field guide →
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Apricot Kernel OilPrunus armeniacaDiscover Apricot Kernel Oil, a silky botanical oil hidden inside the hard stone at the center of the fruit. Naturally rich in skin-loving fatty acids, it helps soften, condition, and protect against moisture loss.Read the field guide →
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Argan OilArgania spinosaDiscover Argan Oil, a golden oil from the kernels of Morocco’s remarkable argan tree. Naturally rich in fatty acids and protective plant compounds, it helps soften, condition, and support moisture retention in skin and hair. Explore its story in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Babassu OilAttalea speciosaDiscover Babassu Oil, a silky botanical oil from the kernels of Brazil’s babassu palm. Solid when cool and quick to melt with warmth, it provides rich conditioning with a surprisingly light feel. Explore this unusual palm oil in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Bakuchiol COâ‚‚Psoralea corylifoliaA gentle, plant-derived active often compared to retinol, supporting smoother, brighter, more even-looking skin.Read the field guide →
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Bergamot FCF Essential OilCitrus bergamiaDiscover Bergamot FCF Essential Oil, an aromatic citrus oil from the rind of Citrus bergamia. Fresh, green, and softly floral, its unusual FCF designation gives this familiar citrus a particularly interesting place in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Black Cumin CO2Nigella sativaDiscover Black Cumin COâ‚‚, a concentrated botanical extract obtained from the distinctive black seeds of Nigella sativa. Valued for helping dry or uncomfortable skin feel soft and conditioned, it brings the unusual chemistry of black cumin seed to the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Black Cumin Seed OilNigella sativaDiscover Black Cumin Seed Oil, a deep amber botanical oil pressed from the tiny black seeds of Nigella sativa. Its fatty acids and naturally occurring plant compounds help support softness, moisture retention, and the skin barrier. Explore this remarkable seed in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.
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Blue Tansy Essential OilTanacetum annuumDiscover Blue Tansy Essential Oil, a striking deep-blue oil steam distilled from the yellow flowers and stems of Tanacetum annuum. Valued for helping skin feel calm, soft, and comfortable, it is one of the most visually distinctive botanicals in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil CopolymerBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil CopolymerExplore Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium—a plant-based ingredient that helps retain moisture while softening and smoothing skin, hair, and lips.
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Broccoli Seed OilBrassica oleracea var. italicaDiscover Broccoli Seed Oil, a remarkably silky oil pressed from the tiny seeds that develop after broccoli flowers. Its exceptional slip helps smooth, condition, and add shine without a heavy feel. Explore this unexpected botanical in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Butterfly Pea FlowerClitoria ternateaA deep indigo flower extract that colors a formula without synthetic dye, and brings its own antioxidants with it.Read the field guide →
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Camellia Seed OilCamellia oleiferaDiscover Camellia Seed Oil, a light, silky oil pressed from the seeds hidden inside camellia's woody capsules. Naturally rich in oleic acid, it helps soften and condition skin and hair without an overly heavy feel. Explore its story in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Castor OilRicinus communisDiscover Castor Oil, a remarkably rich oil pressed from the mottled seeds of Ricinus communis. Its naturally thick texture provides exceptional slip, gloss, and substantial conditioning. Explore what makes it so distinctive in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Cera BellinaPolyglyceryl-3 BeeswaxDiscover Cera Bellina, a refined wax derived from natural beeswax and valued for its exceptionally smooth, silky feel. It helps soften dry skin and lips while supporting lasting moisture in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Cetearyl AlcoholMeet Cetearyl Alcohol, a plant-derived fatty alcohol that behaves very differently from the drying alcohols its name may bring to mind. Derived from palm, it helps create rich texture while leaving skin and hair soft and conditioned. Explore the science behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Cocoa ButterTheobroma cacaoDiscover Cocoa Butter, the rich plant butter hidden inside the seeds of Theobroma cacao. Firm at room temperature and quick to melt with warmth, it provides lasting softness and substantial conditioning. Explore the plant behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Coconut OilCocos nuciferaDiscover Coconut Oil, a familiar ingredient with a surprisingly complex fruit behind it. Obtained from the oil-rich white flesh of the coconut, it provides rich conditioning and lasting softness for skin and hair. Explore the plant behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Colloidal OatmealAvena sativaDiscover Colloidal Oatmeal, where the familiar oat becomes an exceptionally fine powder valued for soothing dry-feeling skin and supporting its protective barrier. See what makes it different from ordinary oatmeal in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Cucumber Seed OilCucumis sativusDiscover Cucumber Seed Oil, a lightweight oil pressed from the tiny seeds hidden inside a familiar cucumber. Naturally rich in linoleic acid, it helps support softness and moisture without a heavy feel. Explore the unexpected side of cucumber in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Cupuaçu ButterTheobroma grandiflorumDiscover Cupuaçu Butter, an exceptionally creamy butter from the seeds of an Amazonian relative of cacao. Especially useful for dryness, it helps condition dry or damaged hair while leaving skin soft and comfortable. Explore its story in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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D-alpha tocopheryl acetateVitamin E is actually a family of compounds, and d-alpha tocopheryl acetate is one particular member. Discover why its chemistry makes it useful in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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DL-PanthenolProvitamin B5A moisture-binding provitamin B5 ingredient that helps leave hair and skin feeling soft, smooth and conditioned.
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Evening Primrose OilOenothera biennisDiscover Evening Primrose Oil, pressed from the tiny seeds that develop after evening primrose's yellow flowers fade. Its distinctive fatty-acid profile helps support the skin barrier and keep dry or stressed-feeling skin comfortably conditioned. Explore its story in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Foaming Oats PFSodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat ProteinDiscover Foaming Oats PF, a gentle cleansing ingredient made from oat protein and a coconut-derived component. Valued for creating lather while leaving skin and hair feeling soft and conditioned, it brings an interesting intersection of plant protein and cleansing chemistry to the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Glacial Marine ClaySea SiltBorn from the movement of ice, rock and water, glacial marine clay has a geological story still unfolding along the coast of British Columbia. Explore its origins and cleansing properties in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCyamopsis tetragonolobaDiscover Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, a plant-derived conditioning ingredient that begins with guar seeds. Valued for helping hair feel soft, smooth and easier to detangle, it brings the conditioning qualities of guar to the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Hibiscus PowderHibiscus sabdariffaDiscover Hibiscus Powder, a vivid botanical made from dried Hibiscus sabdariffa. Its naturally occurring plant compounds help support softness, moisture, and manageability in textured hair. Explore the plant behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Honey QuatHydroxypropyltrimonium HoneyDiscover Honey Quat, a conditioning ingredient derived from honey and valued for helping skin and hair hold onto moisture. It brings softness, smoother-feeling hair, and lightweight conditioning to the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Hydrolyzed Keratin ProteinHydrolyzed KeratinDiscover Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, a sheep-wool-derived protein with a natural connection to the keratin found in human hair. Used in Rowan & Thistle hair care, it helps support stronger, more resilient hair while improving elasticity and reducing breakage.Read the field guide →
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Hydrolyzed Quinoa ProteinChenopodium quinoaDiscover Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, where the tiny seeds of a familiar grain become a lightweight conditioning ingredient for hair. Especially useful for color-treated and dull hair, it helps support softness, shine, and color retention. Explore the transformation in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.
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Hydrolyzed Rice ProteinOryza sativaDiscover Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, where a familiar grain becomes something surprisingly useful for hair. Breaking rice protein into smaller pieces creates a lightweight ingredient that helps support strength, moisture, body, and shine. Explore the science behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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IBT50Elaeis guineensis / Brassica napusDiscover IBT50, a plant-derived conditioning ingredient made from materials originating in oil palm and rapeseed. Valued for the soft, silky feel it brings to both skin and hair, it helps our formulas condition beautifully without an overly heavy finish.Read the field guide →
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JojobaSimmondsia chinensisA liquid wax that closely resembles human sebum, making it exceptionally compatible with skin and scalp.Read the field guide →
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Kalahari Melon Seed OilCitrullus lanatusDiscover Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, a lightweight botanical oil pressed from the seeds of a melon adapted to the dry landscapes of southern Africa. Naturally rich in linoleic acid, it helps support the skin barrier while leaving skin soft and conditioned. Explore its story in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Kaolin ClayKaoliniteDiscover Kaolin Clay, a naturally occurring mineral clay known for gentle oil absorption and an exceptionally fine texture. Used in both skin and hair care, it helps lift away excess oil and buildup while leaving skin and hair feeling clean and refreshed.Read the field guide →
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Kokum ButterGarcinia indicaDiscover Kokum Butter, a remarkably firm plant butter pressed from the seeds hidden inside kokum's dark purple-red fruit. Its distinctive fatty-acid profile helps soften, condition, and support moisture retention in dry-feeling skin. Explore the fruit behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Lavender Essential OilLavandula angustifoliaDiscover Lavender Essential Oil, a concentrated aromatic oil distilled from lavender's distinctive purple flowering tops. Its floral scent is layered with fresh, green, and herbaceous notes that give true lavender its unmistakable character. Explore the plant more closely in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.
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Lumorol K 5229Laureth-4, MIPA-Laureth Sulfate, Propylene GlycolDiscover Lumorol K 5229, a water-free cleansing blend with an unusual ability to bring oil, water, and foam together. In the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium, explore how this pale yellow liquid transforms when water enters the picture.Read the field guide →
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Mango ButterMangifera indicaDiscover Mango Butter, a rich botanical butter made from the seed hidden inside a mango's hard stone. Its naturally occurring fatty acids help soften, condition, and support moisture retention in skin and hair. Explore what's hidden inside the fruit in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Manuka Essential OilLeptospermum scopariumDiscover Manuka Essential Oil, a concentrated botanical oil steam distilled from the leaves and branches of New Zealand's manuka shrub. Valued in clarifying scalp care, it brings a distinctive woody-herbal character to the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Marula OilSclerocarya birreaDiscover Marula Oil, a silky botanical oil obtained from kernels hidden inside the fruit of the southern African marula tree. Valued for moisturizing skin and conditioning dry hair, it brings lightweight softness and smoothness to the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Meadowfoam OilLimnanthes albaDiscover Meadowfoam Seed Oil, a silky botanical oil grown primarily in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Valued for lasting moisture and lightweight conditioning, it’s a local favorite in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Mica & Lab-Created MicaMica (Mineral Group) / Synthetic FluorphlogopiteDiscover Mica & Lab-Created Mica, the light-reflecting minerals behind many of the beautiful colors used in Rowan & Thistle products. Explore how their layered structures create shimmer, how cosmetic pigments develop their distinctive shades, and the differences between naturally occurring and laboratory-created mica.Read the field guide →
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NiacinamideNiacinamideDiscover Niacinamide, a versatile form of vitamin B3 valued for supporting the skin’s moisture barrier, hydration, and a more even-looking complexion. It’s a hardworking ingredient with a wide range of skin benefits in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Olive OilOlea europaeaDiscover Olive Oil, a time-honored oil obtained from the fruit—not the seed—of Olea europaea. Rich and conditioning, it helps soften skin and brings substantial emollience to our formulas. Explore its story in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Olive SqualaneSqualaneExplore Olive Squalane in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium—a lightweight olive-derived ingredient that helps soften dry skin and smooth dry, rough-feeling hair.Read the field guide →
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Palm OilElaeis guineensisExplore RSPO-certified Palm Oil in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium. Discover how this fruit-derived ingredient contributes to creamy, long-lasting cleansing bars, how it differs from palm kernel oil, and why responsible sourcing matters.Read the field guide →
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Plum Kernel OilPrunus domesticaDiscover Plum Kernel Oil, a silky golden oil hidden inside the stone at the center of a plum. Lightweight yet richly conditioning, it helps soften dry lips and skin without a heavy feel. Explore what's hiding inside this familiar fruit in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Pumpkin Seed OilCucurbita pepoDiscover Pumpkin Seed Oil, a richly colored botanical oil pressed from the familiar seeds hidden inside a pumpkin. Naturally rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps soften, condition, and protect against moisture loss. See how Rowan & Thistle puts this familiar seed to work.Read the field guide →
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Raspberry Seed OilRubus idaeusDiscover Raspberry Seed Oil, a golden botanical oil cold pressed from the tiny seeds hidden throughout a raspberry. Naturally rich in essential fatty acids, it helps condition dry-feeling lips and support their ability to hold onto moisture. Explore the fruit behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Rice Bran OilOryza sativaDiscover Rice Bran Oil, a lightweight botanical oil made from the nutrient-rich bran surrounding the rice grain. Valued for softening, smoothing, and helping reduce moisture loss, it brings versatile conditioning to the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Rosehip Seed OilRosa caninaDiscover Rosehip Seed Oil, a richly colored oil pressed from the tiny seeds hidden inside the fruit of the rose. Naturally rich in essential fatty acids, it helps support the skin barrier, reduce moisture loss, and soften dry-feeling skin. Explore what happens after the rose blooms in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Rosemary Essential OilSalvia rosmarinusDiscover Rosemary Essential Oil, a concentrated aromatic oil steam distilled from rosemary's narrow, fragrant leaves. Its fresh herbal character makes it particularly useful in scalp-focused hair care. Explore the plant behind it in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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SCI PowderSodium Cocoyl IsethionateDiscover SCI Powder, a gentle cleansing ingredient known for its rich, creamy lather and comfortable after-feel. Used to cleanse both skin and hair, it removes oil and buildup without leaving them feeling unnecessarily stripped.Read the field guide →
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Sea Buckthorn Fruit OilHippophae rhamnoidesHippophae rhamnoidesDiscover Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, an intensely colored oil extracted from the brilliant orange berries of a thorny shrub. Naturally rich in carotenoids, it provides antioxidant support while helping dry or stressed-feeling skin feel soft and conditioned. Explore its story in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium.Read the field guide →
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Shea ButterVitellaria paradoxaThe richest of the plant butters, carrying an unusually large unsaponifiable fraction that does work no fatty acid can.Read the field guide →
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Sodium LactateZea mays (botanical source)Discover Sodium Lactate in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium, a corn-derived ingredient that helps skin retain moisture, feel softer, and remain comfortable after cleansing. Learn how fermentation transforms plant sugars into an ingredient that supports skin hydration.Read the field guide →
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Stearic AcidElaeis guineensis (botanical source)Discover Stearic Acid in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium, a plant-derived fatty acid that helps create creamy textures, firm cleansing bars, and a soft, conditioned skin feel. Learn why its name is misleading and why we choose responsibly sourced palm-derived ingredients.Read the field guide →
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Goat MilkCapra hircus (source animal)Discover Goat Milk in the Rowan & Thistle Herbarium, a traditional soapmaking ingredient valued for its natural fats and creamy character. Explore what makes goat milk distinctive and why we use it in our Skin Restore Goat Milk Soap for a comfortable, soft-feeling cleanse.Read the field guide →
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