At Old City Apothecary, we believe in the power of nature to nurture and heal. Our all-natural skincare products and plant remedies are crafted with care, using only the highest-quality, non-toxic ingredients to deliver safe and effective solutions for your skin. We are passionate about helping you live a low-tox life, which means choosing products that are not only kind to your skin but also to your overall well-being. Let’s explore some of the incredible ingredients we use and why they’re so important.
The products we choose to put on our skin are absorbed into our bodies, which is why it’s crucial to opt for ingredients that are both effective and safe. The shift toward a cleaner lifestyle means making mindful choices about what we put on our skin and in our bodies, avoiding potentially harmful chemicals and synthetic fragrances that can disrupt the body’s natural hormones. By choosing natural, we’re supporting our overall wellness.
Old City Apothecary is committed to creating products that align with your values and your health goals. Each of our offerings is carefully formulated with pure, plant-based ingredients that nourish and protect your skin, leaving you feeling confident.
For the first ingredient highlight, we’re going to discuss the benefits of babassu oil. Babassu oil, derived from the seeds of the Babassu palm native to Brazil, is a luxurious and nourishing oil known for its moisturizing and soothing properties. Rich in essential fatty acids babassu oil is a natural emollient that deeply hydrates and protects the skin without leaving a greasy residue. It is often celebrated for its ability to balance oil production, making it suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin. Additionally, babassu oil is packed with antioxidants, helping to fight free radicals and support healthy, youthful-looking skin. This versatile oil is also beneficial for hair care, providing moisture and shine while strengthening and reducing frizz. With its light, non-comedogenic nature and impressive moisturizing benefits, babassu oil is a go-to ingredient in both skincare and haircare formulations. Babassu oil is often considered a good alternative for people who are allergic to coconut oil. While both oils come from tropical plants, they have different chemical compositions, which may make babassu oil a safer option for those with coconut oil sensitivities.
Skin Care Benefits
Babassu oil is especially renowned for its moisturizing and soothing properties, making it a valuable ingredient in skincare products. Its high content of fatty acids, such as lauric acid and myristic acid, allows it to penetrate the skin quickly, providing deep hydration without leaving a greasy residue. Unlike many oils that may clog pores, babassu oil is lightweight and non-comedogenic, making it suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Additionally, the anti-inflammatory properties of babassu oil help calm and heal irritated or inflamed skin. It can be used to treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn, promoting faster healing and reducing redness and discomfort. The oil’s ability to form a protective barrier on the skin also helps lock in moisture, making it an effective choice for treating dry, cracked skin, especially in harsh weather conditions.
Anti-Aging Properties
Babassu oil contains antioxidants, including vitamin E, which help protect the skin from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Hair Care Benefits
The moisturizing properties of babassu oil extend beyond the skin, offering significant benefits for hair health. Its rich fatty acid content nourishes the scalp, promoting hydration and preventing dryness, flakiness, and dandruff. Babassu oil can also be used to condition and repair damaged hair, providing essential nutrients that strengthen hair strands and improve overall texture.
For those with frizzy or unruly hair, babassu oil serves as a natural smoothing agent. Where are the curly girls at? It helps to tame frizz, reduce split ends, and increase shine, leaving hair soft and manageable. Its lightweight nature makes it less likely to weigh the hair down compared to other oils, making it ideal for individuals with fine or oily hair. Our Latherleigh soap makes a wonderful shampoo bar.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Another significant benefit of babassu oil is its sustainability. The babassu palm grows abundantly in the Amazon rainforest, and the oil is extracted from its seeds without harming the tree. This makes babassu oil a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternative compared to other oils that contribute to deforestation or land degradation.
Furthermore, babassu oil production is an important source of income for local communities in Brazil, supporting the livelihoods of farmers and artisans who harvest and process the oil. This means that purchasing babassu oil can contribute to the protection of both the environment and the livelihoods of local people.
Babassu oil is a versatile and powerful natural product that offers numerous benefits. From its ability to nourish and protect the skin to its potential to improve hair texture, this oil stands out for its rich nutrient profile and broad range of applications. Moreover, its eco-friendly and sustainable production process adds to its appeal, making babassu oil an excellent choice for those seeking a holistic, natural approach to self-care. Used in cosmetics babassu oil offers an exceptional combination of effectiveness and sustainability.
A Message From Our Founder
This is going to be an exciting series! You can look forward to a monthly blog featuring ingredients used in our Old City products “The Power of Nature: Ingredient Highlight”. It’s always been my goal at Old City Apothecary to be more than a retail site, to be a place where you can ask questions and learn about herbs. My passion for real products made from real ingredients stemmed from making homemade items for my family. I hope to inspire you to lean into a low-tox lifestyle, to really understand the power of plants and why each product is formulated with the ingredients we use.
Yes! Just this morning I went to slap some cream on my face . Noted , not much natural to I and wondered “uh, what am I putting on my skin ? It is going to get sucked into my organs through my skin )! And that I might want to re think this . i’ve always just put it on mom used oil of Olay and it was a little expensive for me so I got the Walmart brand knock off and have been slapping it on my face for years now.! I think I need to download that ‘Think Dirty ‘app. It tells you all the nasty goodies in all yer stuff.