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Get Local at
Tidal Creek Co-op
and Lovey's Market
Wilmington, NC
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There are eight main islands that make up the state of Hawaii and each is unique in its own way.
Hawai'i
The Big Island
Kaua'i
The Garden Island
Lana'i
The Pineapple Island
Maui
The Valley Island
O'ahu
The Gathering Place
Moloka'i
The Friendly Island
Ni'ihau
The Forbidden Island
Kaho'olawe
None :(
In Hawai'i...
the state individual
sport is surfing |
KONI HAWAIIAN INGREDIENTS |
| The companies from which we purchase our unrefined shea butter (Fair Trade), organic virgin coconut
oil and organic cornstarch are certified USDA organic. The ingredients in our products are 100% pure and natural. |
| Brief Information about the ingredients... |
| Coconut Oil |
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The organic virgin coconut oil used in Koni Hawaiian products are Non-GMO, USDA Certified Organic.
NO additives and NO preservatives and is 100% natural virgin coconut made from certified organic coconuts grown
without pesticides or fertilizers. Virgin coconut oil, rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E, contains capric acid,
caprylic acid, and lauric acid. These three fatty acids have strong disinfectant, antimicrobial, antioxidant,
antifungal, antibacterial and anti microbial properties. It protects skin from microbial infections because it
is rich in proteins that help keep skin healthy and rejuvenated. It has been used traditionally for centuries by
Pacific Islanders for medicinal purposes internally and externally. Coconut oil is most effective on scars, and
bruises as it speeds up the healing process by repairing damaged tissues. Coconut oil also helps in treating various
skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema. |
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| Unrefined Shea Butter |
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Our Shea butter comes from Togo, Africa. And is produced from the Karite Shea tree which is only found in the tropics
of Africa. The nuts from the Shea tree are crushed and processed, yielding a vegetable fat; shea butter. This process is mostly done
by the women of Africa. Unrefined shea butter has a wide range of benefits because it's naturally rich in proteins, essential vitamins
(A, E and F), and fatty acids (fatty acids are needed for normal growth and behavior and help with healthy cell membranes). It is more
expensive than refined shea butter because organic products take more time to process.
Just a note not all shea butters are the same. There is refined and unrefined. Refined, not so good - has been stripped of most of it's
nutrients through a chemical process. Unrefined - good, it's in the most natural form. |
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| Jojoba Oil |
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Jojoba oil is used in the Koni Hawaiian oils. Jojoba oil rich in vitamin E, B complex is used for treating sores, cuts, bruises
and burns and helps to heal scars and promotes healing of the skin. It has antimicrobial properties, which discourages the growth of some
bacterial and fungal microbes that attack the skin. The chemical composition of jojoba closely resembles that of the skin’s natural
sebum, so it is easily absorbed and rarely causes allergic reactions, even in the most sensitive individuals. |
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| Organic Cornstarch |
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Our cornstarch is 100% pure cornstarch made from certified non-genetically modified corn. |
Allergies vary with individuals and may affect people with varying degrees. Allergies may develop mildly at first,
with increasing severity over time, or they may appear suddenly. It is important to remember, when using natural body products,
that some people may have allergies to even natural ingredients. Oils derived from nuts, for example, are found in many natural skincare products.
There have been no medical reports of nut reactions to shea butter.
Unrefined shea butter naturally contains small portions of latex.
Individuals with both a Type B Latex allergy and a nut allergy can
have a reaction to shea butter. As with many other natural products, natural
rubber latex contains proteins to which some individuals may develop an allergy. |
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Koni Hawaiian, LLC is not responsible for any individual reaction to any particular ingredient. Shea butter is not recommended
for people with nut or latex allergies. Even though the percentages are low, it is still better to be cautious. Sometimes the
proteins in the natural products could also be the cause a rash. Each product includes a complete list of ingredients on the
website and on the label. Anyone with skin allergies to any listed ingredients should not use the product. In case you are in doubt always
try an allergy patch test and if at any time irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Information provided is of a general and traditional nature and is not intended as medical advice for any individual.
No standard of care is stated or implied on this site. Please consult a nutritionist or organic skin care specialist. All our products are tested on
friends and family with excellent results. |
