Echinacea - (Coneflower) Echinacea angustifolia , Echinacea purpurea . Calms, revitalizes, stimulates, purifies. Echinacea herb is used internally as a blood purifier. Two varieties of this versatile herb are used both internally and externally in folk medicine as natural antibiotics to treat a variety of ills. A number of studies have pointed to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Its root extract is used in celltherapy and anti-wrinkle creams as a hydrator and firming agent.

Eclipta Alba - (False Daisy) Used as a natural coloring agent in henna hair preparations.

Egg Oil - The extract from whole eggs, rich in natural emulsifiers. An excellent emollient and humectant featured in shampoos, rinses and conditioners for dry or damaged hair for its soothing and moisturizing properties. In skin care products, it improves texture and soothes and hydrates skin without clogging the pores.

Elastin - One of the three main proteins found in the skin (along with collagen and reticulin).

Elder Flower, Elder Berries Sambucus nigra . A superb skin softener. Contains an oil high in fatty acids (66%), very beneficial to the hair and skin.

Emblica Officinalis - (Indian Gooseberry) Used as a natural coloring agent in henna hair preparations.

Essential Oils - Volatile liquids extracted from plant materials by steam distillation or expression, which contain the characteristic plant aroma. Unlike fixed plant oils (such as olive oil), essential oils evaporate at room temperature and do not leave an oily residue on the skin.

Ester-C Topical - A patented form of natural vitamin C, both oil- and water-soluble, clinically shown to retain its potency longer than other forms. While ordinary vitamin C degrades quickly in skin care products, Ester-C Topical is stable and delivers the full benefit of this powerful antioxidant, penetrating into deep layers of the skin to promote collagen production

Eucalyptus Oil - Eucalyptus globulus . Essential oil with powerful antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Used in cleansers, massage formulations and bath soaks for its cooling, soothing effect on the skin. Herbalists recommend a few drops of the oil in a hot bath to open up blocked sinuses and help clear a stuffy nose.

Eucalyptus, Blue Mallee Essential Oil - Antiseptic, stimulating, decongestant.

Evening Primrose Oil - Oenothera biennis . Superb emollient and skin nutrient, high in essential fatty acids. A source of rare gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), also found in human breast milk. Extremely beneficial in the treatment of eczema and other dry skin and scalp conditions.

Evergreen Oil - Magnolia grandiflora . Mild astringent and tonic. Similar to cucumber oil, it has a cooling effect on the skin.

Everlasting Oil - Helichrysum italicum . Essential oil often used as a fragrance.

Eyebright - Euphrasia officinalis . Astringent and tonic. Has antiinflammatory properties.