Key Ingredients
Organic Aloe Vera
It has wonderful moisturising and emollient properties, as well as an anti-ageing effect on the skin, Wound healing properties have been reported. Used for radiation dermatitis, roentgen dermatitis, burns, ulcers, etc. The Indians call the aloes 'wands of heaven' because of their wonderful medicinal powers. Legends say that it was the only plant which came direct from the Garden of Eden. According to legend, Socotrine Aloes was known to the Greeks as early as the 4th century B.C.; the Greek colonists were sent to the island by Alexandra the Great solely to preserve and cultivate the aloe plant. The drug was apparently known in England in the 10th century, and from the 17th century records of East India Company it would appear that they frequently purchased the whole stock of aloes of the "King of Socotra".
Organic Beeswax
The building frame of the beehive, which can be safely harvested with no harm to the bees or the hive. It is a complex and unique wax that has protective properties on the skin.
Organic Calendula
Calendula has traditionally been used for skin care in the Mediterranean regions to help preserve skin freshness, protect skin from over drying, and to help reduce sun-induced wrinkles and sun caused aging during summer time. Calendula oil is good for all skin types, and is considered valuable for treating skin damage such as wounds, scars, burns, inflammation and other injuries as it is said to be an effective aid in tissue regeneration. Calendula is also tonic, soothing, restorative oil, good for any type of skin, but especially suitable for dry and/or aging skin. When used regularly helps protect the skin from age related thinning and drying out. It is magical in its ability to prevent tearing, soothe pain, stop bleeding, promote rapid healing, and prevent scarring.
Frankinsence Essential Oil
Rejuvenating, balancing, relaxing. Resinous tears extracted from the small bush native to Africa, Frankincense oil has a beautiful fragrance which has been used in religious ceremonies and as an aid to meditation for over 2000 years. The action of Frankincense is deeply relaxing whilst uplifting the spirit. Of particular value in skincare because it has exceptional rejuvenative properties. Gives new life to ageing skin and reputedly smooths out wrinkles! A real tonic to the skin.
Jasmine Essential Oil
The delicate white flowers of this climbing tree are picked at night when the aroma is most intense. Jasmine grows to about 20 feet and originates from Iran and Northern India. The extraction process is a delicate one and demands great skill. Huge quantities are needed to produce the oil, making it very expensive. (The ‘king of flower oils’ has long been used in love potions so powerful was its reputation as an aphrodisiac.) A luxurious and highly effective balm and tonic for dry and sensitive skin though beneficial for all skin types. Increases skin elasticity and is often used to soften stretch marks and scarring.
Organic Jojoba Oil
Its molecular structure, Jojoba oil mimics the action of sebum, which is the skins own natural lubricant. This versatile oil deep cleanses blocked pores, moisturises and promotes a healthy, glowing complexion.
Organic Lavender Essential Oil
Relaxing, soothing, rejuvenating and antiseptic. Lavender grown at high altitudes exhibits the highest total ester content – 52% (linalyl, terpenyl, lavandulyl and geranyl acetates) which makes it the most relaxing of all the lavenders. This oil appears to have the ability to uplift the mind whilst being relaxing to the body. Valuable for most skin conditions since it promotes growth of new cells and exerts a balancing action on sebum. It has a pronounced healing effect on burns and sunburn and helpful in cases of eczema and psoriasis.
Orange Seed Extract
Source of vitamin C and has natural preservative powers.
Mandarin peel extract
Source of vitamin C and has skin firming properties.
Neroli Essential Oil
Rejuvenating, relaxing and restoring: The name is said to originate from an Italian princess, Anne-Marie, Countess of Neroli, who used the oil as a perfume and scent her gloves and bathwater. Distilled from the freshly picked blossoms of the Orange tree. Orange flower petals have long been a feature of wedding bouquets to secure love. Marie Antoinette is said to have used it to improve her rather sallow skin. A very expensive oil – it takes a great mass of flowers to make a thimbleful of oil. Neroli is an excellent skincare oil helping with regeneration of skin cells and improving skin elasticity. Valuable for dry, sensitive and mature skin. Generally helpful for all skin conditions particularly thread veins, scarring and stretch marks. The beautiful fragrance is deeply relaxing to the mind.
Oat extract
Oats are good for inflammations and rough skin. Helps soften the skin (to draw out splinters and foreign bodies). An exceptional healing poultice for the skin. An extract of oats is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to cure opium addiction.
Organic Olive Oil
An oil that is mentioned in the Bible and was known to the ancient Greeks and Phoenicians, who introduced it into Spain. This oil is legendary for its safe, gentle care and treatment of the skin. It is full of phytosterols, isoflavonoids and nourishing fatty acids. A protecting oil without equal for the skin.
Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil
This oil is floral, fresh and sweet with the characteristic smell of geranium oil, but with a rose-overtone - hence the alternative name rose geranium. It helps with skin problems such as candida, rashes, scaly and flaky skin. It is antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. .
Organic Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
Soothing and relaxing. The oil is distilled from the flowering heads of the plant to produce a beautiful pale blue oil with a sweet herbaceous fragrance. It is particularly beneficial in skincare to soothe sensitive, red, dry or itchy skin, eases puffiness and strengthens the tissues . Smooths out broken capillaries, improving skin elasticity.
Organic Rose Essential Oil
Rejuvenating, relaxing, balancing. Rose essential oil was a constituent of the earliest cold cream, a recipe recorded by the Greek physician, Galen, in the second century. This beautifully feminine oil is excellent in skincare for dry, mature and ageing skin. It gives a boost to tired, lifeless skin that is in need of rejuvenation. Its effects on the emotional system is uplifting, balancing and stabilizing, particularly during the monthly cycle. Its tonic and soothing quality is helpful for inflammation and a constricting action on the capillaries is a valuable treatment for broken thread veins.
Organic Rose Geranium Essential Oil
It makes a very refreshing and relaxing bath oil with a delightful light rose perfume and a fresh green note. Said to balance sebum levels. Also good for sluggish, congested and oily skins and is a good skin cleanser.
Organic Rosehip Seed Oil
Recent studies have shown Rosehip Seed oil to be a powerful skin cell regenerator that also helps prevent premature ageing and minimizing wrinkles. Produced from the seeds of Rose Hips, this oil is also known to be excellent for use with stretch marks, scar tissue or problem skin types.
Organic Rosemary Essential Oil
The old custom of leaving rosemary at the graveside and for handing a bunch of it to those bereaved is carried on to this day. Rosemary and distilled water were the constituents of Hungary Water, a rejuvenating lotion named after Queen Elizabeth of Hungary, whose use of it kept her skin free from wrinkles.
Seaweed (Carrageenan)
Externally it is used as a lotion for dermatitis, demulcent which is said to soothe, soften, reduce irritation and protect the mucous membranes. People from the Irish coast mix it with milk. For a long time the product was sold in Ireland under the name of Carragheen, after the name of an Irish village located on the southern coast of Waterford.
Organic Sesame Oil
Also known as gingilli oil, this oil has been known since earliest antiquity, from ancient Egypt to the Indian continent, as a soothing, gentle emollient. It is an extremely good substitute for olive oil and has excellent longevity in massage preparations.
Organic Shea Butter
Shea Butter has natural antioxidant properties and is said to contain a small quantity of allantoin which is renouned for its healing qualities. It is also said to protect the skin against external aggressions, and sunrays. It is an effective skin emollient and skin smoother.
Organic Soybean
This plant has been known and used by the Chinese for more than 4,000 years, though today most of the oil comes from the USA . This oil is an excellent moisturiser full of phytosterols and unique fatty acids to protect and nourish the skin.
Organic Sunflower Oil:
A simple emollient oil, well tried and tested for generations in a wide variety of emulsions formulated for face and body products. Held in high esteem by the Aztecs who considered it represented their sun god.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
A natural anti-oxidant and scavenger of free radicals that can damage skin cells and break down precious skin lipids. It is the oldest and most respected of protective agents for the skin that has many years of safe and tested benefit.
Organic Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang is extremely effective in calming and bringing about a sense of relaxation. Ylang-ylang in the Malayan language means "flower of flowers." The scent is very sensual, sweet and reminiscent of almonds. It is mentally relaxing and soothing. It is said to relax facial muscles, and a massage with ylang-ylang helps to ease tension headaches.
