Stingless Bee – “meliponines”

Benefits:

• Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
• Potential benefits for wound healing, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Properties:

• The flavor can be described as sweet, sour, floral, fruity, or even spicy
• Stingless bee honey has higher moisture content than honeybee honey, making it thinner and more prone to fermentation.

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The oil is distilled from the freshly cut leaves. The lemongrass collection, processing and oil extraction work is done by our partners, the Community Forest Management Groups from the four Eastern Districts of Bhutan.

Method of Distillation: Steam distilled method using stainless steel distillation units.

Properties:      The oil with top to middle note has a consistent light and appealing lemony aroma which makes it unique from other oils. The reddish yellow to brown color oil is invigorating, stimulating, balancing and has antiseptic properties. It has a high citral content (more than 75%), the major component of lemongrass, and has geranial, neral and citronella.

Why Bio Bhutan’s Lemongrass Oil?

• 100 % purity and high-quality essential oil
• Sustainably collected/harvested by farmers from the wild pristine forests
• We pay back directly into the value chain, thus benefitting the local communities.
• Lemongrass species native only to Bhutan
• Organic certified in accordance with the “Organic Standard under the regulation (EC) No 834/2007 & regulation (EC) No 889/2008 and the Swiss Organic Farming Ordinance (SR 910.18).”

Ingredients

100 % pure Lemongrass Essential Oil

How to Use

Lemongrass oil has a wide range of application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy Use: For aromatherapy, the popular way to use lemongrass essential oil is by using a diffuser or humidifier to diffuse or inhale the scent directly out of the bottle. It is a natural refresher and believed to uplift mood, helps relieve stress and anxiety. The aromatic oil provides a relaxing, soothing, and balancing environment.

Topical Use: Known for its antibacterial, antifungal, and disinfecting activities, it is recommended to topically add a drop or two to a warm bath.

Insect Repellent: Lemongrass essential oil is known for its insect repellent property, especially against mosquitoes.

Safety Information

Like any other essential oils, lemongrass oil should be treated with caution. The oil is for external use only. Do not ingest; avoid contact with eyes; keep away from heat, flame, direct sunlight; always dilute and keep out of the reach of children.

Do not apply oil without first diluting in carrier oil or other appropriate mediums.

Disclaimer

This information is for informational purpose only. Lemongrass essential oil is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and should not be used by pregnant women without consulting a medical professional.

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Distillation Method: Steam distilled using stainless steel distillation unit

Properties:      The fresh top note oil with its characteristic fresh and camphoraceous woody scent has numerous beneficial uses, which can be attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, deodorant, and antiseptic qualities.

Ingredients

100 % Pure Eucalyptus Essential Oil

How to Use

This fresh, stimulating, and antibacterial oil is ideal for use in aromatherapy, on skin, as a surface cleaning agent for its purifying, cleaning, and clarifying properties.

Aromatherapy Use: When diffused using diffuser, the oil purifies the air and soothes the nerves.

Topical Use: The oil is a popular additive blend in massage blends for its soothing and antibacterial properties.

Safety Information

The oil is for external use only. Do not ingest; avoid contact with eyes; keep away from heat, flame, direct sunlight; always dilute and keep out of the reach of children.

Do not apply oil without first diluting in carrier oil or another appropriate medium.

Disclaimer

This information is for informational purpose only. Eucalyptus essential oil is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be used by pregnant women without consultation from qualifiedmedical professional.

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Method of Distillation: Steam distilled in stainless steel distillation unit

Properties:      The pale-yellow colored oil contains high α-pinene, β-pinene and limonene and exudes a fresh woody fragrance reminiscent of a forest. The scent is known for having a clarifying, uplifting, and invigorating effect.

The oil has antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-neuralgic and anti-rheumatic properties.

Ingredients

100 % Pure Pine Needle Essential Oil

How to Use

Pine essential oil has become a popular aroma in detergents and cosmetic products.

Aromatherapy Use: When diffused using a diffuser, its purifying and clarifying properties are known to cleanse the air for easy breathing and positively impacts the mood, thereby beneficial for meditation and other spiritual practices. Pine needle oil is an ideal air spray that helps purify indoor environments, promote mental alertness, and enhance energy.

Topical Use: The pine needle oil is blended into carrier oil and massage into skin to soothe skin conditions, muscles and joints, bodily aches, and pain. For general body aches and pains, it is recommended to add few drops of pine oil in your bath water. The detoxification and cleansing properties make it an ideal ingredient for moisturizers and cleansers.

Industrial Uses: The oil is a sought-after ingredient in the production of skin care products for its anti-septic, antimicrobial, cleansing and preservative activities.

Safety Information

The oil is for external use only. Do not ingest; avoid contact with eyes; keep away from heat, flame, direct sunlight; and always keep out of reach of children.

Do not use undiluted essential oil onto skin.

Disclaimer

This information is for informational purpose only. Pine needle essential oil is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and should not be used by pregnant women without consulting a medical professional.

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Method of distillation: Steam distillation in stainless steel

Ingredients

Mandarin “Orange Peel” Essential Oil (100 % Pure)

How to Use

The pleasant orange peel oil scent has a wide range of applications ranging from medicinal and perfumery to cosmetics.

Aromatherapy Uses: Known for its pleasant aroma which provides a relaxing and calming effect, the common usage is to use the oil in a diffuser or humidifier to diffuse or vaporize in a room. This method is believed to have a calming and balancing effect on mood, especially when experiencing anxiety. When diffused or sprayed into the room before going to bed, it is known to induce quality sleep.

Topical Uses: It is traditionally used in massages as an agent to increase blood circulation and relieve stress. The detoxification and cleansing properties make it an ideal ingredient for moisturizers and cleansers.

Industrial Uses: The oil is a sought-after ingredient in the production of skin care products for its anti-septic, cleansing and preservative activities. Recent scientific studies claim that it can provide effective relief from internal and external inflammation. This makes it a reliable agent in combating acne and dermatitis.

Safety Information

Mandarin oil is photosensitive, so avoid using on skin immediately before an extended sun exposure.

It is for external use only. Do not ingest; avoid contact with eyes; keep away from heat, flame, direct sunlight; and always keep out of the reach of children.

Always dilute in carrier oil or water before use.

Disclaimer

This information is for informational purpose only. Mandarin oil is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and should not be used by pregnant women without consulting a medical professional.

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For use as a spice in curries.

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The Artemisia Turmeric Natural Bar Soap Bar is handmade in small batches using cold pressed soap making method. The cold pressed method is a handmade process where the key active byproduct ‘Glycerin,’ an excellent natural moisturizer of the skin and the benefits of essential oils and natural ingredients are all preserved.

The versatile soap bar, laced with artemisia fragrance is a perfect blend of turmeric known for its natural antibacterial properties and Vitamin E content with raw beeswax which has antiseptic, deep cleansing, and preservatives properties.

For the saponification process to complete, the soap bars are kept for a month on shelves and then hand wrapped in locally produced Daphne paper (paper produced from the bark of Daphne plant).

Artemisia Turmeric natural bar soap bars are natural, biodegradable and contain NO harmful ingredients. They are free from chemical foaming agents, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parabens, artificial or added color, synthetic fragrance and preservative, and no animal testing.

Ingredients

Mountain distilled water ‘Aqua,’ Mustard ‘Brassica’ seed oil, coconut ‘Cocos nucifera’ oil, lye, beeswax ‘Apis,’ turmeric ‘Curcuma longa’ rhizome, ‘artemisia’ essential oil, sodiumcocoate** glycerin** vitamin c** curcumin** pinene** citronellol **  linalool** limonene **

**From 100 % natural essential oil.

Benefits:

Artemisia Turmeric natural bar soap bar is a great choice for those who have dry skin conditions. It is made with a gentle formula of potent ingredients that are beneficial for rashes and dried skin, thus helping keep the skin hydrated and soft.

The antioxidants components for improving skin conditions in turmeric help revitalize your skin cells for a lustrous and healthy glow. Furthermore, the orange essential oil is known to be a reliable agent in combating acne and dermatitis.

Good for Environment: The bar is wrapped in degradable papers as compared to liquid soaps using plastic pumps and squeezable bottles. Furthermore, the energy required for making the bar soap is far less than what is needed for liquid soaps.

How to Use

Wet and rinse your hand and face with clean water before you wash with the bar soap. Work the soap into nice lather and apply it to your face with your hands. Gently massage the foamy lather into your face with a circular motion for about 20 to 30 seconds and rinse well.

For shower and body wash, first wet your body and either rub the bar soap directly over skin or create lather in hands or washcloth before scrubbing thoroughly. Rinse well to finish washing.

How to Keep

Use a draining soap dish and whenever possible keep your bar soap away from water. This helps keep the soap bar dry between uses and extends the shelf life. In humid condition, you may observe crystallization of water droplets on the soap surface. This is normal and does not affect the quality of soap.

Caution

This is for external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water.

Use on small skin area first and if irritation occurs, discontinue use. Read the ingredient list carefully as some ingredients may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Keep out of reach from children.

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The Lemongrass Ginger Natural Soap Bar is handmade using a cold pressed soap making method. The cold pressed method is a handmade process where the key active byproduct ‘Glycerin,’ an excellent natural moisturizer of the skin and the benefits of essential oils and natural ingredients are all preserved.

The soap bar contains an exotic blend of refreshing organic lemongrass essential oil, ground ginger and other natural ingredients with antiseptic and skin care properties.

For the saponification process to complete, the soap bars are kept for a month on shelves and then hand wrapped in locally produced Daphne paper (paper produced from the bark of Daphne plant).

Bio lemongrass ginger bar soap are natural, biodegradable and contain NO harmful ingredients. They are free from chemical foaming agents, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parabens, artificial or added color, synthetic fragrance and preservative, and no animal testing.

Ingredients

Mountain distilled water ‘Aqua,’ lemongrass hydrosol, Mustard ‘Brassica’ seed oil, coconut ‘Cocos nucifera’ oil, lye, beeswax ‘Apiscerana alba,’ ginger ‘Zingiber officinale’ rhizome, lemon grass ‘Cymbopogon bhutanicus’ essential oil, sodium cocoate** glycerin** citral**  geranial** neral** gingerols** geranoil** citronella

**From 100 % natural essential oil.

Benefits:

The gentle soap with its zesty freshness of lemongrass oil and the warming properties of ginger makes it excellent as a body, hand, and face wash soap for oily and acne skin. It is deeply cleansing and revitalizes the skin.

Good for Environment: The bar is wrapped in degradable papers as compared to liquid soaps using plastic pumps and squeezable bottles. Furthermore, the energy required for making the bar soap is far less than what is needed for liquid soaps.

How to Use

Wet and rinse your hand and face with clean water before you wash with the bar soap. Work the soap into nice lather and apply it to your face with your hands. Gently massage the foamy lather into your face with a circular motion for about 20 to 30 seconds and rinse well.

For shower and body wash, first wet your body and either rub the bar soap directly over skin or create lather in hands or washcloth before scrubbing thoroughly. Rinse well to finish washing.

How to Keep

Use a draining soap dish and whenever possible keep your bar soap away from water. This helps keep the soap bar dry between uses and extends the shelf life. In humid condition, you may observe crystallization of water droplets on the soap surface. This is normal and does not affect the quality of soap.

Caution

This is for external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water.

Use on small skin area first and if irritation occurs, discontinue use. Read the ingredient list carefully as some ingredients may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Keep out of reach from children.

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The Rhododendron Coconut Natural Bar Soap is handmade in small batches using cold pressed soap making method. The cold pressed method is a handmade process where the key active byproduct ‘Glycerin,’ an excellent natural moisturizer of the skin and the benefits of essential oils and natural ingredients are all preserved.

For the saponification process to complete, the soap bars are kept for a month.

The sweet and exotic floral aroma of Himalayan Rhododendron anthopogon essential oil, enriched with additional pure coconut oil, glycerin and other gentle ingredients makes the soap ideal for all skin types. The benefits are due to the hydration attributes and strong antibacterial properties of naturally occurring lauric acid in coconut oil; naturally formed glycerin, a powerful ingredient when it comes to restoring skin’s moisture; and multiple healing properties of the exotic Rhododendron essential oil.

Bio Rhododendron Coconut bar soaps are natural, biodegradable and contain NO harmful ingredients. They are free from chemical foaming agent, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parabens, artificial or added color, synthetic fragrance and preservative, and no animal testing.

Ingredients

Mountain distilled water ‘Aqua,’ rhododendron hydrosol, Mustard ‘Brassica’ seed oil, coconut ‘Cocos nucifera’ oil, lye, beeswax ‘Apis,’ rhododendron ‘Rhododendron anthopogon’ essential oil, sodium cocoate** glycerin** α-pinene** β-pinene** limonene ** lauric acid **  myristic acid**

Benefits

The exotic floral aromatic essential oil of Himalayan Rhododendron anthopogon has powerful healing properties and skin care benefits primarily due to its unique chemical composition consisting of A-Pinene, B-Pinene, Limonene and Delta-Cadinene.The coconut oil offers ample hydration and strong antibacterial properties due to its naturally occurring lauric acid and naturally formed glycerin which is a powerful ingredient when it comes to restoring the skin’s moisture. The combination of these nourishing oils makes soap that is gentle for all skin types with amoisturizing, anti-inflammatory and cleansingeffect for face, body and even hair.

Good for Environment: The bar is wrapped in degradable papers as compared to liquid soaps using plastic pumps and squeezable bottles. Furthermore, the energy required for the soap bar is far less than what is needed for liquid soaps.

How to Use

Wet and rinse your hand and face with clean water before you wash with the bar soap. Work the soap into nice lather and apply it to your face with your hands. Gently massage the foamy lather into your face with a circular motion for about 20 to 30 seconds and rinse well.

For shower and body wash, first wet your body and either rub the bar soap directly over skin or create lather in hands or washcloth before scrubbing thoroughly. Rinse well to finish washing.

How to Keep

Use a draining soap dish and whenever possible keep your bar soap away from water. This helps keep the soap bar dry between uses and extends the shelf life. In humid condition, you may observe crystallization of water droplets on the soap surface. This is normal and does not affect the quality of soap.

Caution

This is for external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water.

Use on small skin area first and if irritation occurs, discontinue use. Read ingredient list carefully as some ingredients may cause an allergic reaction in some individual. Keep out of the reach of children.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water): Distilled from natural free flowing mountain water.

Beeswax: With its natural anti-wrinkle, anti fungal and other skin care properties, it is known to help soothe skin and locks in moisture.

Citral: Main active constituents in the lemongrass essential oil. It has a fresh citrus fragrance.

Citronella: Obtained from the lemongrass during steam distillation. It is soothing to the skin and creates an uplifting environment.

Coconut “Cocos nucifera” Oil: This is one of the main base ingredients in our soap. It contains fatty acids mainly the lauric acid. Other minor components are caprylic, capric, myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic acid.

Ginger “Zingiber officinale” Rhizome: Cultivated in Southern Bhutan by small scale farmers, the high bioactive contents of Gingerols, shogaols and paradols are the key indicators for its superior quality.

Glycerin: This effective emollient is naturally produced from coconut oil during the soap making process.

Linalool: This is a natural fragrant alcohol which occurs in plants essential oils.

Mugwort “Artemisia” Essential Oil: Major constituents in Artemisia are camphor, and α-Thujone. The oil has an exciting antibacterial and antifungal.

Mustard “Brassica” Seed Oil: The mustard is cultivated and the oil extracted using cold pressed method by farmers from Dekiling under Sarpang District and Dagana under Dagana District.

Orange Peel “Mandarin” Essential Oils: The oil is distilled from peels of sweet oranges through steam distillation. The major component is d-limonene.

Organic Lemongrass “Cymbopogon bhutanicus” Essential Oil: Steam distilled pure essential oil from wild harvested lemon grass with its zesty freshness and skin care properties. The oil contains high citral content – which is a key quality indicator. Other important components are geranial and neral.

It is one of the main base ingredients in our soaps. The oil contains high oleic, linolenic and erucic acid and acts as natural preservatives.

PCA Glyceryl Oleate: This beneficial byproduct is naturally produced during the saponification process, a process that involves conversion of fats and oil into soap. Glyceryl Oleate is used in hair care products because of its wondrous smoothing properties.

Rhododendron “Rhododendron anthopogon” Essential Oil: This wondrous essential oil is distilled through steam distillation of Rhododendron leaves from wild harvested at 3500 to 4500 meters above sea level by semi nomadic yak herder from Dagala Mountains. The major components of the oil are the monoterpenes α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene and the sesquiterpene δ-cadinene.

Soap Nut “Sapindus” Shell: Our soap nuts fruits are wild harvested by local communities after they ripen.

Soap nuts contain natural surfactant called ‘Saponin,’ and is a wonderful alternative to chemical detergents and are also environmentally friendly.

Sodium Cocoate: This is a pure surfactant (cleanser) that is formed during the saponification process. It is an ingredient chosen for use in skincare for its safety because it is less irritating, non-toxic and natural. This makes the soap gentle and helps retaining natural skin oils.

Sodium Hydroxide “Lye”: Lye is the key element in the soap production process albeit in small quantity. None of the lye remains in finished product. The vegetables oils when mixed with lye, produce a glycerin rich soap bar that is nourishing to skin.

Turmeric “Curcuma longa” Rhizome: The product is cultivated and processed by women groups in Central Bhuan, Zhemgang District. It contains carbohydrates, protein, fat and minerals. Turmeric oleoresin is an orange-red viscous liquid, prepared from the powdered rhizome by solvent extraction.

Geranial**

Geranoil**

Gingerols**

Neral**

Limonene**

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The Artemisia Turmeric Natural Bar Soap Bar is handmade in small batches using cold pressed soap making method. The cold pressed method is a handmade process where the key active byproduct ‘Glycerin,’ an excellent natural moisturizer of the skin and the benefits of essential oils and natural ingredients are all preserved.

The versatile soap bar, laced with artemisia fragrance is a perfect blend of turmeric known for its natural antibacterial properties and Vitamin E content with raw beeswax which has antiseptic, deep cleansing, and preservatives properties.

For the saponification process to complete, the soap bars are kept for a month on shelves.

Artemisia Turmeric natural bar soap bars are natural, biodegradable and contain NO harmful ingredients. They are free from chemical foaming agents, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Parabens, artificial or added color, synthetic fragrance and preservative, and no animal testing.

Ingredients

Mountain distilled water ‘Aqua,’ Mustard ‘Brassica’ seed oil, coconut ‘Cocos nucifera’ oil, lye, beeswax ‘Apis,’ turmeric ‘Curcuma longa’ rhizome, “artimisia” essential oil, sodiumcocoate** glycerin** vitamin c** curcumin** pinene** citronellol **  linalool** limonene **

**From 100 % natural essential oil.

Benefits:

Artemisia Turmeric natural bar soap bar is a great choice for those who have dry skin conditions. It is made with a gentle formula of potent ingredients that are beneficial for rashes and dried skin, thus helping keep the skin hydrated and soft.

The antioxidants components for improving skin conditions in turmeric help revitalize your skin cells for a lustrous and healthy glow. Furthermore, the artemisia essential oil is known to be a reliable agent in combating acne and dermatitis.

Good for Environment: The bar is wrapped in degradable papers as compared to liquid soaps using plastic pumps and squeezable bottles. Furthermore, the energy required for making the bar soap is far less than what is needed for liquid soaps.

How to Use

Wet and rinse your hand and face with clean water before you wash with the bar soap. Work the soap into nice lather and apply it to your face with your hands. Gently massage the foamy lather into your face with a circular motion for about 20 to 30 seconds and rinse well.

For shower and body wash, first wet your body and either rub the bar soap directly over skin or create lather in hands or washcloth before scrubbing thoroughly. Rinse well to finish washing.

How to Keep

Use a draining soap dish and whenever possible keep your bar soap away from water. This helps keep the soap bar dry between uses and extends the shelf life. In humid condition, you may observe crystallization of water droplets on the soap surface. This is normal and does not affect the quality of soap.

Caution

This is for external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water.

Use on small skin area first and if irritation occurs, discontinue use. Read the ingredient list carefully as some ingredients may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals. Keep out of reach from children.

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