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Why Argan is fantastic for wrinkled and acne prone skin.

About Our Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa) 

Argan is a perfect night cream.
It balances sebum and
naturally exfoliates skin
which you sleep.
Buy Pure Cert. Org Argan here. 

It is a yellowish liquid with medium viscosity. It does not have a distinctive odour, so won’t clash with perfume or fragrance.

From: Morocco (only natively grown in Morocco)

Method of distillation: Cold-pressed

Certification: Australian Certified Organic (ACO)

Quality: First Distillation / Therapeutic Grade (highest possible quality)

100% Pure, Unadulterated, Undiluted Carrier Oil

Chemical, Pesticide, Paraben Free

Buy Australian Certified Organic Argan Oil Here.

Use Coupon Code : Q244087E6 and get 20% off your Argan Oil and Free Delivery Within Singapore. S$10 delivery to India and Australia.

What is Argan Oil?

It is the essence of the argan tree. Only the oil from the nuts are used. Each batch of nuts is manually ground and pressed by hand.

Absolutely no heat is used to extract the oils. It takes about 12 man hours to produce just 1 litre of our premium argan oil. That’s how precious our argan oil is. 

Argan oil extracted from roasted nutsis used as salad dressing in the middleeast. Unroasted argan oil, which is cold-pressed is the right kind for skin care. Buy great quality argan for skin here.

Why Our Oils Are Offered Only In Small Volume Sizes?

15ml - You only need very small quantities of our oils for it to be effective. This size should last you 2 months.

Other oils may appear to be cheaper, but you need to use more of it and they are riddled with chemicals and pesticides. Completely unsafe for topical application. In the natural skin care industry, you really do get what you pay for.

Main Active Ingredients in Argan Oil

Oleic acid (43-50%), linoleic acid (29.3-37%), palmitric acid (10-15%), strearic acid (4.3-7.2%) and others.

What Do They Do?

The body cannot make any of the unsaturated essential fatty acids (UEFA) listed above. Yet they are vital to healthy skin.

High in anti-oxidants, vital for cell reproduction and health.

What Does That Mean For Your Skin?

Regulates sebum - this is why is it great for both oily and dry skin and combats acne.

Argan is high in UEFA, it is instrumental in cell nutrition, health, reproduction and elimination of waste. This means that skin will be bright, fresh, plump and heal quickly without scaring.

How Is It Currently Being Used In The Skin Care Industry?

• It is popularly used in hair care products.
• However, The Little Essentials’ Argan Oil is pure, organic and therapeutic grade. Perfect for skin! It cannot be stressed just how nourishing argan oil is to the skin. We call it SKIN SUPERFOOD!
• Great for wrinkles, dry skin/hair, eczema, oily or dry skin and brittle nails.
• Argan can be used by anyone (except those with nut allergies), on any part of the body and even on sensitive skin. It is the perfect serum for sexy, youthful, pump skin.
• Our argan is pure, unadulterated, Australian Certified Organic and cold-pressed. It is the best possible quality you can find on the market.
• How To Use On Your Face
• Direct application highly recommended.
• Ditch your face cream altogether and replace it with argan. Just a little will do. Simply fantastic!

How To Use On Your Body

Ditch your body moisturiser for argan. It doesn’t leave an oily residue but leaves a silky sheen on the skin. If this is too pricy an option, try applying it to extra-dry areas like your knees, elbows, feet and hands. 

How To Use On Hair

Direct application :

i) Use as a hair mask or leave-in conditioner. 3-4 pumps for a hair mask and rinse. Or just 1 pump as a leave-in conditioner.

ii) Rub 0.5 pumps in the palm of your hands and gentle fluff through your hair. Then pat down the ends. It will tame fly-away hairs and add a natural sheen.

To Condition :

We don’t recommend using argan in shampoo as argan does its best work on the hair itself. Not recommended for people with flat oily hair.

Other Uses Of Argan Oil.

Hot bath - Add 4 pumps to a bath. It will leave a natural glow to your skin.

Eczema - It is not known why eczema occurs. However, argan can treat the symptoms. Gently rub into infected areas. Even if your skin has cracked and is weeping, argan can still be applied. It contains no chemicals or steriods. It is safe to use on children with eczema.

Warning - Argan is a nut oil. It is not suitable for people with nut allergies.

After using our premium quality argan oil, you may be tempted to never use moisturiser or conditioner again - Try it today! 

The Science Behind Argan’s Efficacy

According to the Argan Oil Society (www.arganoilsociety.org), Argan oil is able to treat hair, skin, nails, stretch marks and various dermatological conditions due to the presence of essential unsaturated fatty acids like sterols, polyphenols, ferulic acid, linoleic acid and Vitamin E. 

Essential unsaturated fatty acids are important to the human body as they are vital for repairing cell membranes. However, they cannot be synthesised by the body, so they have to be ingested or topically applied. The extra benefit here is that while 80% of Argan oil is made up of unsaturated fatty acids, these fatty acids are extremely high in anti-oxidant properties.

Essential unsaturated fatty acids are also instrumental in obtaining optimum nutrition for cells as well as in excreting harmful waste materials. They also regulate sebum and assist in the formation of prostaglandins. These essential fatty acids are vital for the regulation and maintenance of healthy skin and prevention of premature aging.

Argan's Fatty Acid Profile

Palmitic Acid : 10-15%   Strearic Acid : 4.3-7.2%   Oleic Acid : 43-50%   Linoleic Acid : 29.3-37%

Enter here to discover the function these fatty acids have on your skin. Once you discover just how effective they are, you'll never use synthetic creams again.

* Each batch of the oils we get will be different from the next, so the percentage mix of each compound will be different. The reason being is that this is a completely natural product, with no added ingredients, synthetic or otherwise. The chemical make up of the tree will vary according to soil, rainfall and other weather related conditions. Whatever is distilled from the plant, flower or nut is, refined if necessary, then bottled. Indicated above is the average range in which the active ingredients of our essential oil falls into.) 

 

** If you would like an exact breakdown of the compounds found in the particular bottle you purchased from us. Feel free to email us at enquiries@thelittleessentials.com with your name, the name of the oil, the batch number and the order number you got when you purchased from us. We will be delighted to email the information to you.

Buy Australian Certified Organic Argan Oil Here.

Use Coupon Code : Q244087E6 and get 20% off your Argan Oil and Free Delivery Within Singapore. S$10 delivery to India and Australia.

HOW I USE ESSENTIAL OILS IN MY DAY by Dianne Little

HELLO,

When I first starting using essential oils, I found it complicated and confusing. I soon reaslied that this was because many retailers bombarded me with an overwhelming amount of information about what essential oils can do. Frankly, I got lost in that sea of information.

While I am in awe of the flexibility of essential oils, when you distill all that information down, certain oils with certain grades and more suited for certain things. So, the information on this website is primarily targeted for skincare and topical application. The reason being is that our products are all therapeutic grade. This means that they have strong remedial and healing properties. Our products are also 100% certified organic. This means that they are pesticide and chemical free.

Put this all together and you get a premium product which is safe (please see disclaimer) and effective for skincare and topical application. It would be a waste to use such premium products in your household cleaners or in a diffuser for scent purposes. So, we've kept it simple - providing information on essential oils for skin radiance because that's what the quality of our oils are designed for.

Your skin is the external representation of you. At The Little Essentials we want to invite you to take care of your skin the best way you can with the best natural skincare you can find.  

I personally use all of the pure essential oils in our range. After all, if I don't use or believe in the quality of my product, why should I expect you too. I wanted to share with you how I personally use essential oils in my day. Perhaps it may give you some inspiration into how to use it in yours.

Also I would like to know how you use The Little Essentials essential oils in your day. I'd love to hear from you via Facebook, Twitter or send me a personal email on dianne@thelittleessentials.com.

Warm Regards,

Dianne Little

CEO & Marketing Director

The Little Essential Pte Ltd

The following is an example of how I use essential oils in my day : 

	WEEKDAY	WEEKEND
Diffuser	In my car : I reuse Glade car freshners (the kind that comes in a bottle and clips onto your air-con vent). I wash out the wick and bottle and fill the bottle with lemongrass oil. It's a fresh and uplfting scent.	3-4 drops of lemongrass oil into a diffuser. It makes my bathroom smell like a spa.
Skin	Day : Eucalyptus spray under my arms. It kills odour causing bacteria which deodarants do not do. However, I use an anti-perspirant after it dries to reduce sweat as essential oils do not help with this. Night : Replace moisturiser with rosehip	Day: Use a lemongrass spray on my legs. I'm prone to insect bites. Eucalptus works too but doesn't smell as great. Night : Replace moisturiser with Argan
Hair	Argan on my tips to prevents fly-away hairs and repair split ends. I use a tea tree hair spray to give my hair a nice scent.	In the Pool : I rub rosehip onto my hair to seal the shaft. It prevents chlorine from entering into it and drying it out. Rosehip is a dry oil so it won't disappate into the pool
Face	Day - Tea tree spray as a face toner. I suffer from acne and tea tree is toxic to bacteria found in acne.	Night - I use 1 pump of argan under my eyes, my face and neck. I do not own night cream. Although I'm prone to acne. Argan oil has actually reduced my acne.

CLICK HERE FOR SUGGESTED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE  ESSENTIAL OILS

Organic Paraben, Fragrance and Sulphate Free Bath Supplies

A premium organic bath range without chemicals and fragrances.
Safe for the elderly, children over 6 months, people with sensitive skin and those suffering from eczema.

The Little Essentials Bath Range is designed to provide your skin with premium hydration and protection without chemicals or fragrances which could irritate skin. We've removed anything unhealthy for skin to maintain skin's natural oils and PH balance.

THIS IS A PREMIUM RANGE DESIGNED USING AUSTRALIAN FORMULATIONS AND SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN AND CHILDREN OVER 6 MONTHS. 

Bath Gel, Aloe Gel, Day Cream, Body Butters, Body Mist, Shampoo, Conditioner ... etc. Free delivery within Singapore. 

Buy Organic Paraben, Fragrance and Sulphate Free BATH SUPPLIES here

How Essential Oils Are Extracted From Flowers, Bark & Leaves.

ALL OUR ESSENTIAL OILS ARE EITHER
 COLD-PRESSED OR STEAM-DISTILLED TO
MAINTAIN THERAPEUTIC GRADE AND
ORGANIC STATUS

I'm fascinated by how amazing it is that a flower, stem or leaves of a plant can be reduced to it pure essence (essential oils) and enjoyed as a raw concentrate. The time, effort and sheer amount of plant material required to do this has led me to compile some of the more time-tested methods of essential oil extraction methods. This may lead you to understand that essential oil quality DOES matter. 

Cold-Pressed

Cold-pressed oils are oils made by first grinding nuts, seeds, fruits or vegetables (depending on the oil being made) into a paste. Then an oil stone or other tool is used to press the paste which forces the oil to separate out.

Effleurage

Effleurage is an archaic method of extracting essential oils. It is rarely used nowadays because it’s a costly and time-consuming method of extraction. It involves placing the flower petals onto a layer of glass that is has been layered with fat called “chassis”. The oil from the petals diffuses into the fat. The fat is then collected and the oil is extracted from the fat using alcohol. Once the alcohol evaporates what is left behind is pure essence.

Expression

When oils are taken from the rind of fruits they are called “expressed oils”. This method is cold and does not involve any solvents or heat. Most of the citrus oils are extracted in this manner including mandarin, lime, orange and lemon essential oils.

Since citrus fruits are constantly sprayed with pesticides and cold methods do not adulterate the essence, pesticides can be present in high quantities in the oils. For this reason, our mandarin oil is organic, pesticide and chemical free.

Steam Distilling

Steam distillation has been used for hundreds of years and today remains one of the most common methods of extracting essential oils.

There are three different steam processes but in all of the methods, steam is used to rupture the oil membranes in the plant and release the essential oil. The steam lifts the essential oil into a condenser and as it re-liquefies the lighter essential oil floats to the top. The water is more commonly known as floral water and the oil is known as essential oil.

The distilling equipment including the distillation temperature and pressure will all have an impact on the quality of the oil. Essential oil distillers must have the knowledge and expertise to know how to produce therapeutic grade essential oils

Solvent Extraction

Solvent extraction is a method dominated by the perfume industry. Technically it does not produce therapeutic grade oils because chemicals such as hexane, acetone, di-methylene-chloride and others are used in the process. Plant material is immersed into the solvents to become a thick substance called ‘concrete’.

The oil particles are released when the ‘concrete’ is mixed with alcohol. When the alcohol and the ‘concrete’ are separated the chemicals still remain in the oil. These are perfume or aromatherapy grade oils. As they have chemicals in the oils, they are unsafe for direct application onto skin or hair.

Solvent extraction is faster and cheaper because the oil is cut with solvents and can increase production volume significantly. This grade of oil is often used in bath oils and gels, candles, shampoos, toothpaste, fly spray, and air fresheners.

Perfume or aromatherapy grade oils make up 98% of the oils sold in health food stores, retail outlets and aromatherapy suppliers. What you get at The Little Essentials is even rarer than the remaining 2% because, our products are also certified organic. You get nothing but premium,therapeutic grade oils here.

Percolation and Fractional Distillation

Fractional distillation separates the volatile oil in different portions at various boiling points. This method is used in oil refineries for distillation of petroleum products and is not suited for therapeutic grade essential oils.

Percolation is one of the newer methods of extraction essential oils. It is similar to normal distillation but the equipment is literally upside down! It has been used successfully in France; however sometimes an emulsion is produced that can’t be separated out, so until it can be further developed you will not see it in large scales.

Super Critical Fluid Extraction or Carbon Dioxide Extraction

Super critical fluid extraction or carbon dioxide extraction is also a fairly new solvent extraction process that uses carbon dioxide at very high pressures. The carbon dioxide is injected into the tank where the plant material is contained and acts as a solvent to extract the oil.

Carbon dioxide is colourless and odourless and can be completely removed. However, there is no research at this point to verify if there are any toxic effects of using this procedure. Additionally, the distilling equipment is extremely expensive. Until more is known about this process, it is advised using steam distilled and expressed oils is still safer.

Phytonic Process

The phytonic process is a one of the newest methods of extracting essential oils using non-CFCs (non-chlorofluorocarbons). It is also called florasol extraction and the oils are referred to as phytols. The oils are very natural. However, it does use fluoro-hydrocarbons which can be harmful to the environment!

Retail Quality Argan at Wholesale Prices

Hi All,

Just started a new Social Shop on Facebook selling Australian Certified Organic Argan Oil in sleek airless pump bottles.

I use Argan every night before I sleep and my skin is so smooth, I don't exfoliate anymore. I simply don't need to! Argan repairs, hydrates and exfoliates the skin naturally. Try it! You will feel and see a difference in just a day. You'll be surprised!

Dianne Little
Argan Oil User

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International Women's Day 2014 - HER FABULOUSNESS

International Women's Day 2014 Theme: HER FABULOUSNESS

Women's equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women's Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action.

HER FABULOUSNESS is the 2014 theme for International Womens' Day in Singapore. The United Nations declares an annual theme (see below) but in Singapore we have opted to select our own theme "Her Fabulousness" to celebrate the fact that women are not only strong, empowered and multi taskers but are beautiful, sexy and soft too. All aspects of a woman should be celebrated. Not just women's contributions in the public sphere.

In line with this, my company THE LITTLE ESSENTIALS will be sponsoring an event to celebrate International Women's Day in Singapore on March 7th (actual IWD is March 8th). Please see link below for details. If you are in the country, please stop by and receive free drinks, an enticing goodie bag, a fashion show and lots of entertainment ... See links below for event details. Hope to see you there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/213123522216168/?notif_t=plan_user_joined

https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleEssentials

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Each year International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. The first International Women's Day was held in 1911. Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day.

Some groups select their own International Women's Day theme, specific to their local context. For example, the European Parliament's 2013 theme was "Women's response to the crisis" and their 2012 theme "Equal pay for work of equal value".

The United Nations declares an annual theme:

- 2013: A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women
- 2012: Empower Rural Women – End Hunger and Poverty
- 2011: Equal access to education, training and science and technology
- 2010: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all
- 2009: Women and men united to end violence against women and girls
- 2008: Investing in Women and Girls
- 2007: Ending Impunity for Violence against Women and Girls
- 2006: Women in decision-making
- 2005: Gender Equality Beyond 2005: Building a More Secure Future
- 2004: Women and HIV/AIDS
- 2003: Gender Equality and the Millennium Development Goals
- 2002: Afghan Women Today: Realities and Opportunities
- 2001: Women and Peace: Women Managing Conflicts
- 2000: Women Uniting for Peace
- 1999: World Free of Violence against Women
- 1998: Women and Human Rights
- 1997: Women at the Peace Table
- 1996: Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future
- 1975: United Nations recognizes International Women's Day