OUR INGREDIENTS TELL AN ENCHANTING STORY!
We use certified organic raw materials that are responsibly sourced, and sustainably disposed. Further, our products are dermatologically tested, cruelty-free, and ethically traded. Our handpicked formulas rely on nourishing oils, moisturizing butters, and elevating botanicals to deliver targeted skin care.
Our final products are nothing short of a slice from nature!
VIRGIN ORGANIC OLIVE OIL (VOOO)
VOOO sourced predominantly from Spain is rich in three major antioxidants: vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols. These Antioxidants, when topically applied, may help protect the skin from premature skin aging, and against ultraviolet light [1]. Hydroxytyrosol, a rather rare phytosterol compound found in olive oil, prevents free radical damage to the skin [2]. Also, while Olive oil penetrates the skin deeply, it does not clog the pores and thereby creates a cleansing effect. VOOO is a good moisturizer, which also produces a soft luxuriant lather in soaps.
VIRGIN COCUNUT OIL (VCO)
VCO contains a variety of fatty acids and has a good concentration of Vitamin E, Vitamin K, iron, polyphenols, proteins, lipoproteins, and moisture. A significant portion of the VCO is made up of lauric acid that is known for its ability to protect the body and skin from the attacks of harmful Bacteria, Viruses, Yeast, Fungi, and Parasites [3]. The lipid components of VCO from its active individual fatty acids are excellent Anti-bacterial and anti-microbial agents [4]. Coconut oil is a high lathering component and if used independently in soaps, it may lead to drying of skin.
SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC PALM OIL (SOPO)
SOPO makes a harder soap bar with more bubbles and a creamy texture. It contains the highest known amount of tocotrienols (up to 70 percent ) in their natural form. Tocotrienol comes in four forms viz. alpha, beta, delta and gamma. Palm oil contains all four Tocotrienol, with alpha-tocotrienol and gamma tocotrienol being in the highest concentration. Benefits offered by Tocotrienols include protection from the sun and helping in minimizing scars. Tocotrienols are also being studied for their role in fighting cancer, Osteoporosis, heart disease and brain disorders. SOPO used in CAMIA soaps are carefully shipped from sustainable farms in South East Asia
COLD PRESSED CASTOR OIL (CPCO)
Pressed from the seeds of the castor plant or Ricinus communis, CPCO has a unique chemical composition. It is a triglyceride, composed of fatty acids, 90% of which is Ricinoleic acid [5]. The oil’s antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, mostly due to Ricinoleic acid, [6] helps manage skin conditions like eczema and scalp conditions like cradle cap in babies. Castor oil not only keeps the body hydrated but also induces good sleep [7]. Castor oil is also known to work wonders for mild acne, thanks to antibacterial fatty acids present in it.
ORGANIC SHEA BUTTER (OSB)
Extracted from nuts of shea trees found mostly in South Africa, Shea butter is composed of triglycerides as well as unsaponifiable compounds. OSB finds frequent use in cosmetics due to its high percentage of the unsaponifiable fraction (e.g., triterpenes, tocopherol, phenols, and sterols), which possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties [8].
HIMALAYAN SALT
Found extensively in the Himalayan ranges, Pink Himalayan salt is said to be the purest & the best among all types of salts. The Salt contains 84 out of the 92 elements required by the body including calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and copper, and it has abundant cleansing and detoxifying properties. When used on skin, the salt exfoliates dead cells and protects its natural layers, giving it a youthful, glowing look. Salt grains can cleanse skin pores better than any soap or cleansers, while also improving blood circulation. It has no drying effect.[9]
FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Frankincense is a hard, gelatinous resin exuded from the trunk incisions of the frankincense tree, in the genus Boswellia and family Burseraceae. Sourced mainly from Somalia, Ethiopia, and India, it is used as a cosmetic and a fragrance. Frankincense oil may have many medicinal uses given its properties as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-ulcer, antioxidant, and memory booster [10]. The use of Frankincense for cleansing and religious rites goes back to Mesopotamia and the Eastern Mediterranean from the earliest antiquity.
ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) essential oil is high in flavonoids and terpenes, which helps to improves skin elasticity and hydration. It also has numerous other biological and medicinal properties, demonstrating their antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, fungicidal, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and anticancer activities.[11]. Rosemary was considered sacred to ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks [15], and it found its way from the West to China in 220 AD during the reign of the late Han dynasty
LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from Leamon grass which is found extensively in India & Sri Lanka. It has plethora of medicinal uses due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, which is comparable to penicillin in effectiveness [12]
CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL
Known to have been first used by Sumerians, Cedarwood essential oil is very effective in dermatological issues like Acne, cracked skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, eruptions, fungal infections, genital infections, greasy and oily conditions, inflammation, insect bites, psoriasis, scabs, and ulcers [13]
LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
Lavandula angustifolia is a plant of Lamiaceae family, with many therapeutic properties and biological activities. Lavender oil helps relax the body and induce sleep given its anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory activities.[14]. Lavender oil is produced around the world, with Bulgaria leading the global industry.