Cactus oil (also known as prickly pear seed oil), is extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear cactus. It is a powerhouse of essential vitamins and fatty acids that can help promote healthier hair. Cactus oil has a higher concentration of minerals, vitamins and fatty acids compared to argan oil. Cactus oil is rich…

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Black pearl is a precious gemstone primarily cultivated around the islands of French Polynesia, around Tahiti. Black Pearls are not always black, they could be purple, green, brown, blue or silver. It has been revered for centuries for its stunning beauty and rarity. Through history, it was used in ancient Chinese medicine and also in…

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Birch juice (also known as birch sap or birch tree water) is extracted from birch trees. In Finland, Sweden and Norway, it is generally used as a refreshing and hydrating drink. However, in Korea, birch tree sap is mainly used in skincare products (moisturizers, toners, and serums) for its hydrating and nourishing properties. Overall, birch…

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I. Introduction Beta-glucans (β-glucans) are naturally occurring polysaccharides (a long chain of glucose molecules) found from the cell walls of various organism such as oats, barley, yeast, algae, and mushrooms. It is a soluble fiber that forms a gel-like substance when mixed with water, which makes it useful in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. They long…

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I. Introduction Bamboo is a variety of giant grass and popular do to its sustainability (as it can grow rapidly and requires little water or fertilization compared to other crops). Plus, its cultivation doesn’t require pesticides, and once it grows one mature bamboo plant can absorb and sequester up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide…

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