PABA (Aminobenzoic acid) - A water-soluble B vitamin that acts as a skin nutrient and sun protector, screening out the sun¹s harmful rays. PABA is the only natural sunscreen recognized by the FDA. While some suffer allergic reactions to its synthetic forms, I have found most people are able to tolerate natural, food-grade PABA, the only kind we use in our suncare products.

Palm Oil - Obtained from palm kernels, this rich oil is similar to coconut oil. Naturally saponified, it makes an excellent, mild soap.

Panthenol (Vitamin B-5) - A natural hair thickener that helps give hair body and hold. An excellent scalp nutrient and hydrator, also beneficial to the skin. It is sometimes known as Pantothenic Acid.

Papaya - An excellent skin softener.

Passion Flower - Its roots and leaves are used in skin care formulations for their soothing and conditioning properties.

Peanut Oil - An excellent emollient often used in natural massage oils.

Pectin - Obtained from the cell walls of plants, the peel of citrus and the crushed pulp of apples. Used as a thickening agent in natural cosmetics.

Peppermint Oil - An excellent freshener frequently used in shampoos and rinses for its toning effect on the scalp. Very soothing and cooling to the skin.

Pine Needle Oil - Extract from the needle of Dwarf, Scotch and Siberian pines. A natural freshener, it is sometimes added as a fragrance.

Pine-tree - The extract of pine tree leaves is blended with witch hazel, red vine and other herbals for its tonic effect on the skin. Combined with hops, rosemary and horsetail, it makes an excellent celltherapy moisturizer.

Primrose Oil - (See Evening Primrose Oil.)

Protein - (See Vegetable Protein; Soya Protein.)