Triethanolamine is used as a pH balancer in cosmetic preparations in a variety of different products - ranging from skin lotion, eye gels, moisturizers, shampoos, shaving foams etc. It is used widely in transparent soap. It is sometimes listed on the ingredient label as TEA. When used in lotion it acts as a moisturizing agent.

Black teas will sometimes cloud when cooled. The cloudiness is caused by tannins in the tea which are released into the hot brew but can bind together when the brew cools and cause cloudy tea. Higher quality teas like Darjeeling's and Assams tend to have more tannins and are more likely to cloud. Hard water can also cause tea to become cloudy. The cloudiness does not affect flavor just the appearance of the tea. To remove the cloudiness add a half cup of boiling water per gallon of tea and stir. See similar questions...

Yes, black, oolong, green and white tea all contain polyphenols. Polyphenols are potent antioxidants that are widely acclaimed to help improve the body's defenses and suppress free radical activity. See similar questions...

There is no wheat gluten in contact - or anywhere near - our tea. It is not run on the same machines, nor stored near our raw materials. Our tea is free from that particular allergen. See similar questions...

No, tea in its natural form (without added fruits, for example) does not have carbohydrates. Some of our teas like Berry Black or Lime Oasis, because they are fruits, are natural carbohydrates. See similar questions...

No - simple tea leaves do not contain calories, but when blended with fruits they will possess a small amount of caloric energy potential. See similar questions...

Tea has been an item of trade and tribute for at least three thousand years. It was first cultivated and brewed in China, and many of the best varieties still come from China. Some of the finest oolongs in the world are grown in Taiwan. Japan also produces a considerable amount of green tea, most of which is consumed domestically. After the British took up tea drinking, they began cultivating the plants native to India in order to have more control over the trade. See similar questions...

Green tea naturally has approximately 15 to 50 mg of caffeine per cup. Coffee has 80-200 mg/cup. Black Tea has 40-90 mg/cup. See similar questions...

All real tea contains caffeine unless the tea has been artificially decaffeinated. (The only exception to this rule is Japanese kokicha, made from stems of the tea plant. Its caffeine content is negligible.) Tea also contains a related chemical called theobromine, which has similar (slightly milder) effects on the body. The amount of caffeine in a cup of tea varies tremendously, depending on the variety of tea and the brewing time. See similar questions...

Tannins in tea are what give the tea the slightly astringent taste, especially when the tea is of poor quality or is brewed strong. Because Numi never uses the tea dust or "fannings," the teas are less bitter tasting. This is based on the commitment to use only the full tea leaf and highest quality teas in their blends. See similar questions...

According to various reports I've read from people who have kept Kombucha bottled for that length of time, they say it tastes smooth and mellow, and not the least bit vinegary. See similar questions...

A colony usually has to ferment for about 3 weeks in order to consume most of the sugar. (depending upon how much sugar was added at the start of fermentation.) See similar questions...

Olivus olive leaf tea has a unique taste. A light steeping delivers a satisfying mellow flavor. Longer steeping or brewing in a tea press creates a stronger, slightly bitter infusion than can be mellowed with a slice of fresh lemon, stevia, soy, milk, sugar and other herbal flavorings. Olivus olive leaf also blends well with Green and other teas and herbs. Olive leaf can also be delivered into your diet powdered, in capsules, liquid extract and applied to the skin topically. See similar questions...

We use ultramarines and iron oxides for our colorants. We never use FD&C colorings in any of our products. All of the colors in the soaps are all scented the same. For instance, with lavender-mint the blue is not lavender and the green is not mint. The same goes for sandalwood-citrus. Both colors are scented the same. See similar questions...

A.--That is one of the things my soaps are known for. When I develop a new recipe, one of the first things I look for is a good, fluffy lather. If the finished soap doesn't lather well, I will work with the recipe until it does. See similar questions...

Although I found I could not prevent new acne with any special soaps, skin products, or additional cleansing of the skin, my dermatologist recommended using a hypo-allergenic non-irritating soap to not cause any additional burning sensation on skin areas already broken out. See similar questions...

Handmade bar soaps are the mildest form of soap that can be made. Raising their free oil content by using added cocoa, shea, mango avocado, or other vegetable butters, hemp, black seed or other light oils at 1% to 3%, will enhance the "hand lotion in soap effect". Be sure to use extra rosemary extract to preserve free oils. Aloe vera, comfrey, milk proteins, oatmeal, beta glucans proteins etc. contain natural anti-inflammatory ingredients that help soothe irritated skin. See similar questions...

No. A deodorant soap is a cosmetic product intended for washing the body to eliminate odours. A deodorant soap may or may not contain an ingredient that kills or inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria. See similar questions...

Unlike vermicompost, compost tea does not have a long shelf life. The more quickly it is used, the greater its potency. If you must store it, keep it in a shaded area with ventilation. See similar questions...