At MamaCare we are dedicated to looking
after mums all over the world.
Having a baby is such a special time and
with so much focus on baby we want to make sure that mums are pampered too.
Made in Australia,
the MamaCare Body Care range has been specifically developed with pure, natural
and organic oils and vitamins, designed to nurture, nourish and replenish the
changing needs of your skin.
Our Natural Ingredients
·
Tamanu Oil
The tamanu tree is commonly found throughout
the tropical South Pacific Islands. The seeds yield a thick,
dark green oil which has
been used by the islanders for many thousands of years for medicinal use
on wounds and has gained the attention more recently for amazing ability to help promote new skin tissue, reduce scarring
associated with stretch marks and it soothes dry itchy skin. #tamanuoil
Its
fatty acid profile contains:
·
Palimitoleic acid – this acid is vital for delaying skin ageing
·
Stearic acid – is a natural fatty acid providing a soft, pearly &
cooling feeling to the skin
·
Oleic acid – fantastic regenerative and moisturising properties
·
Linoleic acid – helps prevent water loss from the skin
Palmitic acid
|
12%
|
Stearic acid
|
13%
|
Oleic acid
|
34%
|
Linoleic acid
|
38%
|
· Macadamia Oil
The
macadamia tree is indigenous to tropical regions of Australia in north-eastern NSW and QLD,
and produces a small round nut that is widely popular and delicious to eat.
Macadamia oil derived from the macadamia nut contains 22% of the omega-7
(palmitoreic acid) which is vital for delaying skin and cell aging. It has high
oxidative stability meaning the use of added preservatives are not necessary.
Macadamia oil has a wonderful affinity for the skin. It contains oleic acid
which is fantastic for regeneration and moisturising and Phytosterols which are
the building blocks of our cell membrane and aids recovery. This oil works in
the same way as skin oils giving it great skin penetrating properties. #macadamiaoil
Macadamia Oil fatty acid profile contains:
Palmitic acid
|
4-9%
|
Stearic acid
|
1-3%
|
Oleic acid
|
62-86%
|
Omega-9 fatty acid
|
60-75%
|
Linoleic acid
|
20-30%
|
Vitamin E
|
0.4%
|
· Sweet Almond Oil
Almonds
are indigenous to the Mediterranean, Middle
East
and South
East Asia.
Almond oil is fantastic as an emollient, ideal for massage. It is resistant to
oxidation due to fatty acid content, and is used for restoration of skin lipid
balance. It is sebum restoring, and can penetrate and reach deeper layers of
the skin, hydrating skin and creating a barrier. It is so safe and natural that
it is edible. #sweetalmondoil #almondoil
Sweet Almond Oil fatty acid profile contains:
Palmitic acid
|
4-9%
|
Stearic acid
|
1-3%
|
Oleic acid
|
62-86%
|
Omega-9 fatty acid
|
60-75%
|
Linoleic acid
|
20-30%
|
Vitamin E
|
0.4%
|
· Shea Butter
Shea
butter is indigenous to Africa. It is an ivory coloured fat that melts at body temperature, extracted
from the edible nut of the shea tree. Shea butter is used widely in cosmetics
and moisturisers, as it is rich in vitamin A and is superb for treating
wrinkles, eczema, sunburn, itching, wound healing, allergies and stretch mark
prevention. The moisturisers in shea butter are very close in their molecular structure
to the sebum produced naturally in human skin. #shaebutter
Shea Butter fatty acid profile contains:
Palmitic acid
|
2-9%
|
Stearic acid
|
20-50%
|
Oleic acid
|
40-60%
|
Linoleic acid
|
3-11%
|
· Jojoba Oil
Jojoba
is indigenous to North America in the South Western areas. It has been used by the Native Americans
for hundreds of years as a salve for skin to heal and condition. It is
extracted from the seeds and nuts of the jojoba plant, and is a fantastic carrier
oil for the skin as it is so similar in molecular structure to the natural oil
produced by the body. It is light and readily absorbed resulting in soft and
supple skin. It is able to penetrate deeply into the skin, making it non-greasy
with no oil layer left on the skin. It is anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial, and is amazing for oily skin as it regulates the production of
sebum. #jojobaoil
Jojoba Oil fatty acid profile contains:
Palmitic acid
|
3%
|
Stearic acid
|
1%
|
Oleic acid
|
5-15%
|
Linoleic acid
|
5%
|
·
Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed oil is pressed from the seeds of
grapes.
It has mild astringent properties which help tighten and tone the skin.
It is rich in linoleic acid which is important for skin cell membranes. It is
highly moisturising and regenerative. #grapeseedoil
Grapeseed Oil fatty acid profile contains:
Palmitic acid
|
6.5%
|
Palmitoleic acid
|
0.2%
|
Stearic acid
|
3-3.7%
|
Oleic acid
|
12-25%
|
Linoleic acid
|
60-75%
|
·
Wheatgerm Oil
Although the oil content is only 3% of the
wheat grain, it contains nearly 25% of the protein, vitamins and minerals.
Wheatgerm oil is very high in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, and it is a
natural antioxidant. It helps promote the formation of new skin cells, improve
circulation and help repair damage to the skin. It also promotes younger,
smoother looking skin, and assists healing scar tissue and stretch marks due to
it high vitamin E content. #wheatgermoil
Wheatgerm Oil fatty acid profile contains:
Palmitic acid
|
11-16%
|
Palmitoleic acis
|
1%
|
Stearic acid
|
2.5-6%
|
Oleric acid
|
12-39%
|
·
Carbomer
Derived from acrylic acid, carbomer keeps
emulsions such as lotion and creams from separating into their oil and liquid
components, and controls the consistency and flow of the product.
·
Polysorbate-60
Derived from vegetable oils and fats. Helps
other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent they normally wouldn’t dissolve in,
like dispersing natural oils in a water based solvent, as well as thickening
the lotion to a luxurious consistency.
·
Natural
Vitamin E
A fat soluble vitamin that is isolated from
vegetable oil. It is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and fights free
radicals.
·
Glycerine
A sugar-alcohol derived from plants, used
for skin hydration. It is hygroscopic (draws moisture to itself).
·
Cetostearyl
alcohol
A fatty alcohol derived from plant oil, it
functions as an emollient, an emulsifier, and a thickener. It gives smoothness
and spreadability in lotions and creams.
·
Glyceryl
Stearate
Derived from plant oils, it slows moisture
loss from skin by forming a light barrier.
·
Chamomile
extract
Excellent calming properties on mind and
body. Used on the skin for eczema, wounds, and dry itchy skin. It’s also a
great skin regenerator and is high in (a)-bisabolol which promotes healing and
tissue regenerating.
·
Aloe Vera
Long recognised for its wound healing, scar
reducing and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces itching, accelerates
wound healing, is a superb moisturising agent and is highly penetrating, is
naturally hypoallergenic with the same pH as skin.
·
Natural
Fragrances
Cedar wood – calms, balances
energy, relieves itching
Rosemary – Increases
circulation, reduces puffiness and swelling, has a clear refreshing herbal
scent
Citrus oils – Promotes
feelings of happiness and warmth, supports collagen in the skin, relaxes and
detoxes, soothes dry irritated skin
Lavender – Calming, relaxing,
combats stress, prevents scarring, antidepressant, balances the skin
