Our 100% plant oil active ingredients

Ingredients

Almond sweet - prunis amygdalus oil

A "natural moisturising factor" oil mimics the structure & function of healthy skin. Soothing to dry skin & irritated areas with proteins & vitamin d, olein & glyceride linoleic acid.

Aloe barbadensis miller (aloe vera) gel/juice

With vitamins b1, b2, b6, c, niacinamide, choline & 18 amino acids. Containing acemannan (a fraction of aloe vera, with anti-viral/tumoral activities), aiding healing. It may enhance the proteolytic enzyme (breaks down protein) action in skin tissue process of cell division & exfoliation, rebuilding healthy tissue.

Apricot - prunus armeniaca oil

An oil with emollient properties that absorbs easily & is particularly rich in both oleic acid & linoleic acid. Used for dehydrated, delicate, mature & sensitive skin, helping to soothe inflammation. Rich in b vitamins.

Avocado - persea americana oil

With the "youth mineral" potassium, vitamins a , d & e, lecithin potassium & antioxidants to aid in increasing soluble collagen in the skin & phytosterols for deep absorption. Very beneficial for rashes, eczema, mature, ultra dry & aging skin.

Banana fruit - musa sapientum extract

Contains potassium, vitamins a & c & the vitamin b group. The properties of these compounds have a nourishing & soothing effect. Very good for dry skin.

Coconut - cocos nucifera oil

Contains trimyristin, tripalmitin, & triolein emollients/viscosity control agents & the volatile caproic, caprylic, & capric acids emollients - . Keeps moisture in the skin & prevents water loss. It softens & aids repair while soothing the skin.

Frankincense - boswellia carterii oil

Used on acne scars, blemishes & circulation problems, dry & mature skin. Helps to fade wrinkles, relieves scars, skin diseases or disorders & wounds.

Geranium - pelargonium graveolens oil

Helps to create a balance between oily & dry skin. It is analgesic, astringent & antibacterial & may help varicose veins, haemorrhoids & poor circulation.

Jojoba - simmondsia chinensis oil

Jojoba is a liquid wax, almost identical to the collagen present in our skin. High in vitamin e it is anti-inflammatory, with moisturising, restorative, anti-aging anti-bacterial & anti-oxidant properties. It can be healing & may improve blood circulation.

Lavender - lavandula angustifolia oil

The oil that started aromatherapy in the 1920’s. Now the most used essential oil for burns bites etc. An excellent healing, relaxing, sedative & toning oil. Excellent for dry & mature skins. Anti-microbial & highly anti-inflammatory. Can be used directly on skin.

Macadamia - macadamia integrifolia oil

Contains the skin lipid palmitoleic acid promotes young soft skin - , as well as omega 3 & omega 6 fatty acids. It is high in vitamin a, c & beta carotene. It may help prevent drying of the skin, reducing degeneration of cells, restoring flexibility.

Mango - mangifera indica fruit extract

High in vitamin a, c & beta carotene. It is said to prevent drying of the skin & formation of wrinkles. It reduces degeneration of skin cells & restores flexibility of the skin.

Olive - olea europaea oil

With polyphenols & squalene to 25% of that found in human sebum a protective bacterial & fungicidal coating. Helps to heal damaged skin, bruises & fades brown spots

Shea - nut butter butyrospermum parkii

An emollient that may aid aged & damaged skin. With oleic acid it may diminish bruising & soreness by penetrating the skin, leaving it soft & smooth.

Sunflower - helianthus annuus oil

Rich in fatty acids, argenine an amino acid that aids wound healing, hormone production, immune function & removal of ammonia. Potassium & minerals, vitamin e & f to moisturise & regenerate the skin. Its content of linoleic acid also protects the skin from abrasions.

Rosehip - rosa rubiginosa oil

For mature, dry or damaged skin. Contains fatty acids, anti-oxidants, vitamin c, linoleic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid & lycopene. It is also a natural form of tretinoin, the active ingredient in retinol, the purest form of vitamin a. It can aid the regeneration of skin & damaged tissues, fading fine lines.

Vitamin e – tocopherol (alpha)

Alpha tocopherol is a powerful anti-oxidant that assists in maintaining cell integrity & its moisturising ability. It blocks some damage caused by toxic by-products, related to premature aging.

Wheatgerm - tritcum durum oil

With essential fatty acids & vitamins e, a & d plus beta carotene it is a natural antioxidant to aid in eliminating the free radicals fromthe skin. May aid in promoting circulation, forming new cells to improve the appearance of skin, aiding the repair of sun damage. It also contains naturally occurring phosphatides & phytosterols that may enhance cellular health.