Personal Care

Aloe Vera, Intestinal. Skin is a nutritional storehouse, naturally containing several vitamins plus 18 amino acids, in addition to many other dietary factors. It soothes the skin and the tissues lining the digestive tract. It contains many biologically active compounds that support the digestion and absorption of food and nourish the intestinal system.

Many companies manufacture aloe vera, but most products on the market have lost much of the plant’s original benefits due to over-processing. Beware of aloe vera juice that claims to have no disagreeable taste. Removing this taste can leave you with a product that is only 10–15 percent aloe vera at best.

NSP aloe vera is processed in a special way to avoid the loss of essential vitamins, minerals and other constituents. The leaf is filleted; then the green outer portion that contains aloin is removed, leaving the gel that remains in the leaf. The gel remains thick when the leaf is first cut, but after a few minutes, an enzymatic reaction causes it to become liquid and freely run out.

It is this 100 percent pure liquid that NSP collects. To prevent bacterial contamination, we add sodium benzoate as a preservative. Sodium benzoate is effective in very small quantities, and it properly and safely preserves aloe vera juice.

                                                        

Black Ointment [Skin] is designed for topical use.

Historically, many of the herbs in this ointment were used to help soothe the skin.

Black Ointment contains extracts of olive oil, beeswax, pine tar, chaparral herb, chickweed herb, comfrey leaf, golden seal root, lobelia herb, marshmallow root, mullein herb, myrrh gum, plantain root, red clover herb and vitamin E oil.

Mixed with Bone/Skin Poultice, Black Ointment makes an excellent poultice.

Apply liberally as often as needed.
                                                        

EverFlex® Pain Cream [Structural] features the cooling relief of menthol plus a unique combination of cetylated fatty acid esters (cetyl myrsitoleate, myristate, palmitoleate, oleate, palmitate and laurate), olive oil and MSM. MSM is a great source of sulfur, an important structural component, while menthol is an approved active ingredient in many pain-relieving topical creams. This cream is easily absorbed through the skin for fast-acting structural support.

NOTE: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than seven days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of product and consult a physician. Do not apply to wounds or damaged skin. Do not bandage tightly. Keep out of reach of children.

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than three to four times per day. 

Children under 2 years of age, consult a physician.

                                                        

Description: Golden Salve [Skin] is a soothing herbal salve containing extracts of comfrey leaf, golden seal root, yarrow flower, white oak bark, black walnut hulls, marshmallow root, lobelia herb, scullcap herb, myrrh gum, mullein herb, wheat germ and chickweed herb in a base of olive oil, beeswax, vitamin E and eucalyptus oil.

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Adults: Use externally to soothe and moisturize rough, dry or patchy skin and lips. Apply liberally as often as needed.
                                                        

Description: Herbal Shampoo [Hair] is an all-natural, pH-balanced formula designed to promote clean, healthy hair. It has a coconut oil base and contains natural conditioners, chamomile extract and chlorophyll.
 
Shampooing often with Herbal Shampoo will help remove dead skin and old hairs. It will also cleanse the area of the sebaceous glands that secrete sebum.
 
Sebum is what the scalp secretes to lubricate hair shafts and the scalp.

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Recommended usage: Moisten hair thoroughly with water. Apply shampoo and gently massage into scalp and hair. Allow shampoo to remain on hair for a short time to permit conditioning action. Rinse. Repeat if needed.
                                                        

Description: Herbal Trim® Skin Treatment [Skin]. As the body’s most visible organ, the skin performs protective, regulative and eliminative functions. In its protective role, the skin shields the internal organs from microorganisms, weather and injury.
 
The skin also helps regulate body temperature and prevent dehydration. In its eliminative function, the skin excretes unusable substances from the bowel, kidneys, lungs and other organs, a function that has earned it the title, “third kidney.”

Nature’s Sunshine’s Herbal Trim Skin Treatment is a combination of herbs and other substances that complement this vital organ. It contains aloe vera to help provide moisture to smooth and soften dry, patchy skin. It promotes healthy-looking skin tone.

In addition to aloe vera, it contains water, pau d’arco extract, lobelia extract, xanthan gum, citric acid, Tei Fu oil blend (includes menthol, eucalyptus, wintergreen, camphor and clove oils), allantoin, hydrolyzed soy protein, safflower seed oil, lavender oil, carrageenan and soluble collagen.

This easily absorbed, non-greasy, emollient-rich formula offers penetrating improvement for rough, patchy skin.
For external use only.
                                                        

Jojoba [Skin, Hair]. The pressed seeds of this plant produce an oil that is used extensively in the cosmetic business, especially in products for the hair and skin. The yellow oil is somewhat like vegetable oil. A few drops lightly massaged into the hair and scalp after shampooing helps cleanse and moisturize the scalp.
 
Jojoba also lightly coats the hair, giving it extra shine, body and protection. Jojoba oil makes an excellent conditioning treatment.

After shampooing, apply a few drops to scalp and rub vigorously over entire scalp area.

                                                        

MSM/Glucosamine Cream [Structural] provides the body with MSM, a source of organic sulfur (an important constituent of the body’s tissues), and glucosamine, a building block of cartilage. These nutrients are micro-encapsulated into a patented liposome delivery system for concentrated, long-lasting delivery to the desired area. MSM/Glucosamine Cream supports joints, cartilage and connective tissue and promotes skin health and appearance. Fragrance-free. Contains 4 percent glucosamine sulfate and 2 percent MSM in a naturally derived cream base.

Apply liberally as needed to the skin and joint areas.

                                                        

Pau D’Arco [Immune] bark comes from a tree that grows primarily in Argentina and Brazil. The tree is known as taheebo. Unlike other trees in its midst, pau d’arco does not develop fungus growth. It contains a chemical called lapachol, which may account for the herb’s traditional use in strengthening and supporting the immune system. Pau d’arco also has been used traditionally to maintain a healthy circulatory system.

Nature’s Sunshine’s pau d’arco comes from Brazil. It is available in a variety of forms, including capsules, bulk for tea, liquid extract and soothing lotion. Each capsule contains 500 mg pau d’arco.

Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily. Five capsules are equivalent to two cups of Taheebo tea.
 
Liquid: Take 1/2 teaspoon with water three times daily.
 
Bulk: Add 1 heaping tablespoon to 2 pints boiling water and remove from heat. Steep for 20 minutes and strain. Makes 4 cups.
 
Lotion is for external use only.

                                                        

Peppermint Oil [Digestive]. This popular flavoring has a variety of uses in herbology. A couple of drops can be added to a glass of water or a cup of hot water for a soothing, refreshing after-meal drink.
 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) has been used to help promote digestion and has cooling and stimulating properties. Many people put a touch of Peppermint Oil on the temples.

While other manufacturers may be tempted to sell oil of cornmint or menthol as peppermint oil, Nature’s Sunshine sells only pure, unadulterated peppermint oil. A little goes a long way.

Add 1–2 drops to 8 oz. hot (tea) or cold water for a refreshing after-meal drink.