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The African Traditional Healer: Any Africans believe (similarly to the Eastern culture of Tao) that life forces are present in everything. This spirit or power is the essence of every living creature, natural event or inanimate object. These life forces all have their own personalities and cosmic place. Therefore, the preservation or restoration of health is impossible without them. traditionally, African people have used herbal and plant products as medicines and poisons in their struggle for survival.

A healer’s power is not determined by the number of medicinal plants they know, but by the ability to apply an understanding of the intricate relationship between the patient and their surrounding world. Unlike a Western trained doctor, the traditional African healer looks for the cause of the patient’s misfortune in the relation to his social, natural and spiritual environment. More than half of the Western drugs currently available are either directly or indirectly based on natural substances. In African societies ancient remedies are even more important as they form an essential part of traditional healing.

 A Natural Alternative: Inkomfe uses a natural blend of ingredients, which creates a self-preserving system used in the inkomfe Special Scalp Wash and Special Scalp Care. The odorless and colourless combination of ingredients are as effective as a synthetic preservative, and are patented and present in the inkomfe Special Scalp Wash and Special Leave-On Scalp Care. This adds to the natural South African extracts that make up the inkomfe range, and brings with it the added benefits of a natural preservative system. The natural preservative system in the inkomfe Special Scalp Wash and Special Leave-On Scalp Care is less likely to cause an adverse reaction than a conventional preservative system.

Our Inkomfe Bar, Scalp Wash/Shampoo, Scalp Care/Conditioner and Repair Cream contain these Product Ingredients:African Potato

 

 

he African Potato has a legendary reputation for its soothing and anti-oxidant properties. Today the African Potato is receiving widespread attention amongst researchers as its beneficial properties are being recognized around the world. This root vegetable, with its distinctive yellow flower and strap-like leaves, takes six years to grow and mature. The African Potato used in inkomfe products is grown, hand-picked and processed on a farm classified as organic by the Department of Agriculture of South Africa. All the inkomfe products contain the African Potato.

 

 

Aloe Ferox

loes have been a part of man's natural dispensary for thousands of years and contain nutritional compounds, vitamins and minerals. Native communities through the ages have readily used the Aloe for its moisturizing properties. The gel of the Aloe is now widely used all over the world for various skin conditions. Some inkomfe products contain Aloe Ferox (Cape Aloe).This species of Aloe is one of 300 in South Africa and indigenous to the Cape Province. Aloe Ferox has many benefits; it is non-irritating, soothing, protective and nourishing. Its moisturizing action facilitates the transport of water through the skin helping provide increased hydration.

 

 

Rooibos

ooibos is pronounced "roy-boss" and was first used for its healing properties by the people of South Africa when they mashed the stems and leaves with hammers. It is rich in anti-oxidants, is naturally astringent and is both nourishing and soothing

 

 

Chamomile

hamomile has long been used and cultivated by Europeans and Americans. The word chamomile is derived from the Greek 'chamos' (ground) and melos (apple), referring to the plant's low growing habit and the fact that the fresh blooms are somewhat apple-scented.In the modern world, chamomile products including extracts are widely used as a refreshing beverage tea, and as an ingredient in numerous cosmetic preparations. Bisabolol is naturally derived from chamomile and is used in inkomfe Special Scalp Wash and inkomfe Special Leave-on Scalp Care. Bisabolol is a skin conditioning agent.

 

 

Marula Oil

he Marula Tree bears fruit which has been used as a source of food and beverage by the local tribes' people for centuries. The stone within the fruit contains several kernels, which are rich in oil. The fruit is only ready once it has fallen off the tree and is then collected, the oil being extracted by local farmers using pressing and filtering equipment. No solvents are used in a light refining process, and the presence of vitamins is thereby ensured, making the oil suitable for use in inkomfe products. Marula Oil is one of the richest natural sources of Oleic Acid, an essential component in the maintenance of healthy skin.

 

Glycerin Base -   The glycerin used in the inkomfe Bar is vegetable-based unlike animal-based glycerin found in typical soaps.  It's properties provide a natural moisturizing quality helping to maintain the skin's natural oils and minimize irritation.

Inkomfe Skin Repair with MLE
Inkomfe Skin Repair with MLE (Multi-Lamellar Emulsion) is the latest breakthrough in skin care technology which works to replenish the skin's own barrier function by providing essential lipids. Inkomfe Skin Repair with MLE is a special concentrated formula delivering intense moisturizing for dry and uncomfortable skin conditions. Intended for use over the entire body. Suitable for all skin types.
It contains African potato for its soothing and anti-oxidant properties.

 

                                                                      

The Butterfly-pictured on the outer wrapping of our Inkomfe Skin Bar and on our Shampoo/Conditioner is endangered and until a few years ago was threatened with total extinction.  Thanks to a campaign in South Africa to save this species, the Brenton Blue Butterfly shown here and throughout our website, has a chance of survival.