A to Z of our ingredients A to Z of our ingredients

 

Our Natural Skincare products are made with the following skin loving ingredients!

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract - Aloe Vera (Organic)

Aloe has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.  It soothes and heals, whilst providing an effective protective barrier against the environment.  It also stimulates cell production.

Arnica montana - Arnica Tincture (Organic)

Arnica has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.  Arnica stimulates the activity of white blood cells which allows for any trapped blood to be dispersed.

Bisabolol

Is the active ingredient found in chamomile. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Butyrospermum parkii - Shea Butter (Organic)

Shea is moisturising, protecting and contains phytosterols which stimulate cell growth.

Calendula officinalis - Marigold (Organic)

Calendula has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antifungal properties and assists in skin repair.

Cananga odorata - Ylang ylang Essential Oil (Organic)

Ylang ylang is an uplifting oil with a fresh floral aroma with antiseptic properties.  It is great for balancing sebum in dry, oily and combination skin. 

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Is an emollient that softens the skin.

Carapa guaianesis seed oil

Rich in fatty acids and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil - Thistle Oil (Organic)

Thistle Oil is very high in omega 3 and 6 oils.

Cera alba - Bees Wax (Organic)

Bees wax is antiseptic and an emollient known for its soothing, softening and protecting properties.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl is made from sustainable palm kernel oil and gives a firm consistency to creams, making the skin smooth and soft.

Citrus aurantium amara flower water - Neroli Floral Water (Organic)

This fragrant floral water is a by-product from the distillation of Neroli Essential Oil.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil - Petitgrain Essential Oil (Organic)

Petitgrain has a floral and woody aroma.  This oil has antiseptic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.  It is great on problem skin and also as a cell regenerator.

Citrus Aurantium - Neroli Essential Oil (Organic)

Neroli has a sweet, floral aroma with antiseptic and antibacterial properties.  It is beneficial for all types of skin in particular mature and sensitive skin as it improves elasticity and helps to regenerate skin cells.

Citrus Bergamia - Bergamot Essential Oil (Organic)

Bergamot has a citrus and warm spicy floral aroma offering an uplifting effect.  It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that are useful in balancing the skin.

Citrus Noblis Peel Oil - Mandarin Essential Oil (Organic)

Mandarin has antiseptic and antifungal properties making it excellent for congested skin.

Clay

Clay is rich in minerals, antioxidants and active enzymes.  It stimulates the blood and lymphatic circulation, removes dead cells, whilst absorbing daily grime and other oils.  It also tones the skin and improves the complexion.

Copaifera officinalis (Balsam copaiba)

Has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Cucumus sativus - Cucumber Extract (Organic)

An anti-inflammatory that soothes skin irritations.

Cymbopogon martini oil - Palmarosa Essential Oil (Organic)

Palmarosa has a sweet, uplifting floral aroma.  It has antibacterial properties which are beneficial to the skin.

Daucus carota - Carrot Seed (Organic)

Carrot Seed has antioxidant and antibacterial properties that are excellent for toning mature and dry skin.

Echinacea purpurea - Echinacea Tincture (Organic)

Echinacea has antibacterial properties that stimulate wound healing.  Echinacea also soothes the skin and increases its overall immunity.

Eleutherococcus Senticosus - Siberian Ginseng (Organic)

An adaptogen that is rich in polysaccharides.  It strengthens the immune system and is an anti-inflammatory.

Epilobium fleischeri extract

Rich in fatty acids and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Equisetum arvense extract - Horsetail Tincture (Organic)

Strengthens, tones, and stimulates connective tissue and skin.

Euphrasia officinalis - Eyebright Tincture (Organic)

Contains constituents which aid inflammation, irritation and itchy eyes.

Ethylhexylglycerin

A preservative used to inhibit the destructive activities of micro organisms.

Euterpe oleraca fruit oil

Rich in fatty acids, this fruit oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Glycerine

Vegetable derived humectants that draws in and lock moisture to your skin.

Glyceryl Stearate

Vegetable based emulsifier from sustainable palm oil

Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel (Organic)

Has astringent and anti -inflammatory properties.

Hammamelis virginiana flower water - Witch Hazel Flower Water (Organic)

The floral water by-product from the distillation of the Witch Hazel flower tops.

Helianthus anuus - Sunflower Oil

Rich in omega 6 fatty oils.

Hippophae rhamnoides extract - Sea Buckthorn Extract (Organic)

Excellent anti-inflammatory that contains Vitamin A, K,E,C, B1, B2, Folic Acid and essential fatty acids, minerals and amino acids.  Sea Buckthorn promotes cellular rejuvenation.

Hydroxyethyl cellulose, sodium acetate - Cellulose

Derived from plant fibres used to make gels.

Hydrolyzed Lupine protein

Derived from the lupine flower, this peptide helps to renew the skin’s outer layers by stimulating the collagen and elastin production.

Hydrolysed vegetable protein

Together with sodium lactate, sodium PCA and urea, these substances occur in our skin.  They increase the skin’s capacity of binding moisture to itself.

Illite - Green Clay

Illite is rich in minerals, antioxidants and active enzymes.  It stimulates the blood and lymphatic circulation, removes dead cells, absorbs daily grime and other oils.  It also tones the skin and improves the complexion.


Lavandula Angustifolia - Lavender Essential Oil (Organic)

Lavender has a light fresh aroma.  It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-toxic properties that work well on all skin types.

Lavandula angustifolia - Lavender Floral Water (Organic)

This floral water is by-product from the distillation of Lavender Essential Oil.

Lavandula Intermedia - Lavandin Essential Oil (Organic)

A light floral aroma with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.  

Litsea cubeba - May Chang Essential Oil (Organic)

An uplifting oil with a sweet and intense aroma that is similar to lemongrass.  May Chang has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil - Macadamia (Organic)

Rich in Omega 7 ,9 and Palmitoleic acid.

Michelia champaca flower extract - Champaca Absolute

A rich, floral and green aroma, Champaca is known for its skin rejuvenation properties.

Montmorrilonite - Red Clay

Rich in minerals, antioxidants and active enzymes.  It stimulates the blood circulation and lymph, removes dead cells, absorbs daily grime and other oils.  It also tones the skin and improves the complexion.

Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose (Organic)

High in Omega 6 oil and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Oryza sativa bran oil - Rice Bran Oil

Rich in omega 6 and 9 oils, and contains many tocotrienols (Vitamin E).

Panax ginseng -Ginseng Tincture (Organic)

An adaptogen with antioxidant properties.

Persea gratissima - Avocado (Organic)

Rich in omega 6, 7 and 9 oils.

Phenoxyethanol (see Ethylhexylglycerin)
Potassium Sorbate (see Ethylhexylglycerin)
Prunus Armeniaca - Apricot Kernel (Organic)

High in Omega 9 oil, it enhances skin elasticity and softens the skin.

Retinyl Palmitate - Vitamin A

A powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that nourishes the skin and protects the cell membrane.

Ricinus communis - Castor Bean Oil (Organic)

Rich in omega 9 oils, castor oil is excellent in drawing out daily grime and in removing make up.

Ribus Nigrum - Arctic Blackcurrant Seed Extract (Organic)

Rich in Omega 3 and 6 oils.   It has anti-inflammatory properties and also aids cell rejuvenation. 

Rosa damascena flower water - Rose Floral Water (Organic)

This floral water is a by-product from the distillation of Rose Essential Oil.

Rosa rubiginosa seed oil - Rosehip Seed Oil (Organic)

Rich omega 3 and 6 oils. It is high in antioxidants and great for cellular regeneration

Rosemary Leaf Extract - Rosemary (Organic)

Packed full of antioxidants that protect both the skin and the product.

Salvia Hispanica - Chia Seed Oil (Organic)

High in Omega 3 and 6 oils, it improves skin elasticity and soothes fine lines.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil - Jojoba (Organic)

Rich in Omega 7 and 9 oils.  It is a liquid wax that protects the skin and has excellent moisture retaining properties.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate - Vitamin C

Its antioxidant properties protects the skin against UVB damage and is essential for the formation of collagen.

Sodium benzoate (see Ethylhexylglycerin)
Sodium Hyaluronate

Helps skin to retain moisture and in doing so increases the volume of the skin.  This process contributes towards reducing and delaying the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Sodium lactate (see Hydrolysed vegetable protein)
Sodium PCA (see Hydrolysed vegetable protein)
Sodium phosphate

Helps to maintain water balance of the cells.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Vegetable based emulsifier from sustainable palm oil.

Sorbitol

A humectant that draws moisture to the skin.

Spilanthes Acmella

Has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is also rich in fatty acids.

Squalane

Derived from olive oil

Symphytum officnalis -Comfrey Root Extract (Organic)

Has anti-inflammatory properties that are calming and soothing for the skin.

Theobroma cacao - Cocoa Butter (Organic)

Cocoa butter adds softness, nourishment and protection to the skin.

Theobroma grandiflorium - Cupucau (Organic)

Small bio-scrub particles from the (South American native) Cupucau tree.

Tocopheryl acetate - Vitamin E

Powerful antioxidant, protecting the phospholipids in the cell membranes even from UV induced inflammation. It also stimulates the blood circulation, regulates skin’s elasticity and prevents wrinkles.

Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl acetate, C12-15,  Alkyl benzoate (Co enzyme Q10 plus Vitamin E)

A powerful antioxidant.

Urea (see Hydrolysed vegetable protein)

Xanthan gum

A thickener in skin care products.

Yeast Extract

Allows deep hydration and increases the skin's moisture binding activity.