Ingredients Glossary
Packed with amino acids, minerals and vitamins it helps moisturise the skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Well known for its skin soothing and repairing properties. Hydrates, reduces redness & irritation.
Camomile is a very soothing and relaxing essential oil which is well known for promoting sleep. It is delicate on sensitive skin and helps to balance the feminine reproductive system.
The borage plant is not grown for its leaves and steams, but rather for the very valuable oil found in its seeds, Borage oil. The great value of this oil is that it is the richest known source of an essential fatty acid called gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which makes up 24% of the essential oil. For everyday use, Borage oil has been shown to be very effective in treating the redness and inflammation associated with dry skin.
It helps to restore moisture & soften dry, uneven-textured skin.
This essential oil, well-known for its remarkable rejuvenating properties, is extracted from a small bush native to Africa. Its sweet and woody scent has a restorative effect on the mind and body.
Due to its high levels of vitamins A and E this plant butter has excellent moisturising qualities. Its cinnamic acid content means that it plays a protective role against UV rays.
Distilled from the delicate flower, this exotic and relaxing essential oil has a soothing effect on the skin and is suitable for both dry and oily skin types.
This bright, warm and woody scented essential oil is antiseptic and has a euphoric effect on the mind which is relaxing and stimulating.
Cinnamon leaf essential oil is known for its distinct warm, spicy, oriental fragrance, which brings about connotations of Christmas. It also works as an excellent skin cleanser due to its antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-viral and bactericidal properties.
Produced from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, the sweet scent of petitgrain essential oil has an uplifting effect on the mind. It is a mild antiseptic and is particularly effective at cleansing the skin.
This essential oil is extracted by cold press from the peel. It has antiseptic, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also known to eliminate toxins from the body and support collagen formation.
Neroli is an extremely precious and highly valued ingredient. It has a sweet, distinct scent which brings about connotations of Mediterranean orange groves. And has a rejuvenating and regenerating effect on the skin making it suitable for all skin types. It’s antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties make it a welcome addition to any cleanser.
Obtained from the peel of the grapefruit, this essential oil’s tangy aroma is stimulating, refreshing and invigorating.
High in Vitamin C, to help brighten & hydrate your skin.
Full of all the anti’s: anti-ageing, anti-itching, antimicrobial, antioxidant and antibacterial. This astringent, purifying and refreshing essential oil is known for its citrus aroma and revitalising and uplifting effect on the mind.
This warming and uplifting essential oil has a sweet, tangy, zesty scent. It helps to increase circulation to the skin and is often combined with other essential oils for sensitive skin and baby products due to its very gentle nature.
Distilled from the coriander seeds, this essential oil’s sweet and spicy fragrance helps to induce sleep. It is also packed full of antioxidants and effectively relieves muscular aches and pains.
This essential oil has a sweet, balsamic and woody aroma which is often used by women experiencing menstruation or the menopause due to its balancing effect on the mind. Cypress Leaf oil has astringent properties, which make it excellent for fighting signs of dandruff.
This essential oil’s citrus lemon/ freshly cut grass-like aroma is revitalising for the mind and body, brightening tired and dull skin and relieving aching muscles. Its antiseptic, antibacterial and deodorising properties make lemongrass a fresh and effective natural cleanser.
Attributed with soothing, moisturising and cell-regenerating properties. It is said to have an immediate calming and refreshing effect on both dry and congested skin types. To help brighten your complexion, it also eases tension in the facial muscles.
Sourced from the deep green, sickle-shaped leaves of the tree, eucalyptus essential oil is antibacterial, antiseptic, refreshing and stimulating. Its distinctively sweet, fresh yet woody aroma clears the mind and encourages a sense of well-being.
This antiseptic essential oil is both uplifting and stimulating. It is restorative and soothes tired muscles.
Distilled from the steam of crushed fennel seeds, this essential oil has a distinctly sweet aniseed-like scent with earthy undertones and has a toning effect on the skin.
This lipid is an anti-irritant, antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent emollient which soothes muscles and stressed joints. It also has anti-depressant and mood-lifting properties.
Juniper oil has a dry, woody-balsamic scent and is known for stimulating blood circulation which helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Due to its antiseptic and astringent characteristics it has a cleansing effect on the body.
Juniper berry essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy.
This essential oil has a sweet, warm and woody-balsamic scent. It has astringent and antiseptic properties helping to balance oiliness and has a soothing and relaxing effect on the mind.
It also relieves itchiness, and is helpful for anyone suffering from eczema and psoriasis.
This iconic essential oil has coined its popularity for good reason. Regarded as the most versatile essential oil, it has antiseptic, soothing and energising characteristics which compliment all skin types. Its distinctive floral aroma promotes relaxation and is widely used to induce sleep.
May chang fruit oil has deodorising properties which cools over-heated skin. It also has balancing and uplifting qualities, and has a toning effect on the body.
Peppermint oil has a distinct fresh, sharp, menthol fragrance which is invigorating and refreshing. It is mildly antiseptic and purifies the skin.
Although similar to its sister Peppermint, Spearmint is more mild making it suitable for sensitive skin. Revitalising and refreshing, it has a cooling and soothing effect which helps to reduce redness and inflammation.
Whilst purifying, decongesting pores and reducing skin imperfections, it also improves skin tone & texture.
Famous for its delicate and sweet lemony-vanilla scent, this essential oil is an uplifting aromatic which relieves depression and reduces anxiety. When mixed with carrier oils it deeply nourishes the skin leaving it well conditioned. It can also lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as lighten dark sun spots and calm acne.
Additionally, it helps to calm & soothe your senses, whilst easing away muscular tension.
Extracted from the plant pelargonium, the geranium bourbon flower oil has balancing and nurturing properties. These emotionally stabilising characteristics combined with its pungent floral scent make it a popular women’s oil.
This sweet-smelling essential oil can uplift your mood, lessen fatigue and promote emotional wellness. These benefits along with its rose scent make it particularly popular among women during menstruation and menopause. Rose geranium oil can also reduce muscular pain and skin inflammation. Its antiseptic properties help speed up the healing of wounds and treat a variety of skin problems such as scaring or acne.
Sweet almond oil is an effective emollient because it locks moisture inside the skin providing a deeply nourishing treatment. Rich in vitamins A, B & E it is excellent at relieving the signs of dull or dry skin, by helping to calm and protect.
Apple seed extract is rich in fatty acids that enhance the overall appearance of the skin. These fatty acids play a crucial role in the functioning of the body, and infuse softness and nutrition. They help keep skin supple, firm & toned, making it look vibrant and youthful.
This essential oil is high in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid which reduces the signs of ageing. It also tackles the drying effects of the sun and climate, and assists with attenuating both accidental and surgical scars. It supports the skins healing and regeneration process and promotes the healing of burns and stretch marks.
Well known for its defence qualities against colds, flu and infections. Rosemary leaf essential oil also encourages mental focus, by balancing mental fatigue and calming mental exhaustion.
This comforting and uplifting essential oil has a warm, yet light herbaceous fragrance and induces a sense of relaxation.
This gentle oil has soothing properties which calm irritated skin and fatigued muscles. Its relaxing effect is enhanced by its comforting vanilla fragrance.
This deeply relaxing essential oil has an uplifting and stabilising effect which rejuvenates the skin giving it a youthful and radiant appearance.
Cranberry works as an effective skin-conditioning agent. Rich in antioxidants such as Vitamins A,C,E,K, it helps to improve skins elasticity & boost collagen.
Apple Seed Oil softens and nourishes the skin making it look youthful and radiant. A powerful antioxidant that promotes collagen production and enhances the appearance and texture of skin & hair. It strengthens your skins barrier and prevents free radical damage from environmental toxins whilst providing a rejuvenated look. Apple Seed Oil provides a good source of oleic & linoleic essential fatty acids that will help to moisturise & nourish.
This herb has astringent and tonic properties which make it an effective natural cleanser. Yarrow can also help to aid poor circulation, relieve menstrual problems and combat symptoms of oily or problem skin.
A rich, colourless oil which is extracted from the plant. Caster Seed Oil can be used as a natural barrier as it forms a protective, waterproof coating to both hair and skin.
Expressed from the fruit of the tree, Olive Oil is renowned for its softening effect on the skin and lubricating texture. As a result, it is often used as an emollient or soap base.
Radish Seed Extract helps to promote hair and nail growth and nourish the skin, it is particularly effective as an intensive moisturiser for dry scalps or hands.
It can also help protect against sun damage and reduce inflammation caused by acne breakouts and other skin conditions such as dry skin and rashes.
Traditionally used as a medical plant in herbal medicine, Sea Buckthorn contains a variety of essential fatty acids and antioxidants (including vitamin’s C and E), making it a popular natural cosmetic ingredient too. When applied topically it soothes irritated skin and can be used to combat skin concerns such as acne, eczema and rosacea.
Rich in Omega 3 & 6 it will also help to hydrate, rejuvenate, alleviate redness & discomfort.
Pressed from the seeds, Sunflower Seed Oil is packed full of vitamins (A, C, D and E) and essential fatty acids. Making it an effective ingredient to promote overall skin health and hair growth. Often used as a emollient, it effectively moisturises the skin as well as providing it with essential nutrients which help to reduce signs of aging and acne.
Derived from the plant known either as fireweed or willow herb. Fireweed extract is renowned for its soothing and antioxidant effects on the skin.
Distilled from the resin that naturally occurs in the bark of the small tree, found in the countries bordering the Red Sea. The oil is an amber-coloured, tacky substance much like the sap of a tree. It has both preserving and antiseptic properties.
Cold-pressed from the seed, Cucumber Seed Oil contains high amounts of fatty acids. The oil is effective at restoring moisture in the skin without leaving a greasy residue.
Expressed from the root of the tree, Oak Root Extract contains astringent, anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties making it an effective natural cleanser.
Extracted from the kernels of the argan tree found in Morocco. Argan Kernel Oil contains essential nutrients which promote hair and nail growth and skin cell renewal.
Derived from the meadowfoam seeds, Meadowfoam Seed Oil contains essential fatty acids. These provide anti-oxidant properties and skin softening benefits when used in cosmetics.
Extracted from the flower, Rosehip Oil is effective at reducing the appearance of scar tissue or stretch marks.
Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, essential fatty acids it helps to hydrate, exfoliate & brighten your skin.
To help stimulate blood circulation, brightening the complexion. Tones and tightens the skin. Treats and heals blemished or sensitive skins.
An excellent tonic for blemished & uneven skin or mild acne.
A powerful antioxidant that helps retain moisture to keep your skin looking radiant and healthy.
Rich in antioxidants & Vitamin A, B & C, crucial for collagen synthesis therefore helping to improve your skin’s structure, firmness, plumpness and brightness.
Traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory and to heal and soothe the skin. Moisturising and hydrating, Marigold contains essential fatty acids of Linoleic (Omega 6) and flavonoids (plant compounds) that help to support and protect skins healthy functioning.
An anti inflammatory, to help soothe, calm & tone your skin. Great for dry, congested and very sensitive skin types.
To hydrate your skin & help to reduce oiliness.
To help reduce inflammation and redness, as well as supporting healing.
To help lift dull & dry skin cells to reveal soft, smooth & healthy skin.
A gentle AHA that is suitable for sensitive skin types. To help improve the skin's hydration levels, speedup cellular turnover & stimulate collagen production.
Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines & dark spots.
Present in apples, Malic Acid provides a deep chemical exfoliation to help remove dead skin cells & improve the texture of your skin.
Considered as a cleanser and gentle exfoliator able to dissolve keratin (dead skin cells), Papaya Enzyme softens and helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Naturally occurring, Hyaluronic Acid helps to boost hydration levels & improve the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.
Bursting with antioxidants to help soothe, nourish & protect your skin.
Helps promote collagen production and leaves skin looking healthy & vibrant.
An active derived from camomile, Bisabolol is high in antioxidants to help enhance skin hydration and comfort and reduce inflammation and redness.
A powerful antioxidant, to help decrease melanin production, lightening the skin & reducing the appearance of acne, stimulating collagen synthesis & improving skin firmness.
To help balance the skin's natural functioning.
A form of Vitamin B3, Niacinamide helps to minimise large pores & smooths uneven skin textures, encouraging brighter looking skin & smoother feeling complexion.
Soothes sensitive skin & helps regulate the skin’s microbiota pathways.
High in antioxidants including Vitamin C, to help brighten & hydrate, and Caffeic Acid to aid in the improvement & renewal of skin showing the first signs of ageing.
To help rejuvenate & tone your skin.
To detoxify your skin.
Mildly exfoliating & cleansing clay to help remove oiliness.
Eg. Malic, Citric & Lactic Acid. They help improve skin texture, appearance and increase cell turnover.
A plant-based collagen. Helps to plump your skin & increase it's elasticity and suppleness. Whilst improving and enhancing skin's radiance, plumpness and vitality.
An antioxidant, high in Vitamin A,C & E, that helps to regenerate compromised skin.
To boost your skins hydration & regulate moisture levels.
An excellent antioxidant to help reduce the visible signs of ageing.
High in Vitamin C. Cloudberry Oil helps to improve your skin’s condition by brightening & energising.
A plant based retinol alternative to help improve skin tone & texture, to reveal a smoother complexion.
A fruit acid derived from citrus fruits.
A fruit acid naturally occurring in sugarcane, Glycolic Acid is associated with softer, healthier, and younger looking skin. It acts by dissolving away a stubborn build up of dead skin cells and improves skin hydration by enhancing moisture uptake as well as the skin's ability to bind water. Beneficial for acne prone skin, it helps to keep pores clear and diminish the appearance of dark spots. Hydrating and skin normalizing, it helps lead to a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
A component of the skins natural moisturising factor. Lactic Acid is a fruit acid found naturally in in the body within the blood and muscles tissue as a by product of metabolism. Studies indicate it has the ability to increase water retention capacity of the skin, improving its tone, texture and feel. It can help in the process of removing excess pigment from the surface of the skin and improve fine lines and wrinkles.
A fruit acid found naturally in apples. Malic Acid is found within anti-ageing and skin refining products.
To help soothe and calm your skin whilst also reducing irritation.
Skin cleansing and purifying.
Beneficial for dry, flaky and itchy skin. Dandelion extract contains Vitamin B & C and has toning and refreshing properties.
Essential Fatty Acids are polyunsaturated fats the body requires for good health. Also known as Omega 3 (alpha linolenic acid), Omega 6 (linoleic acid) and Omega 9 (oleic acid).
Locks in moisture & smooths your skin.
Rich in Vitamins A, B6 and C. Ginger Root Oil has healing, toning, antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties.
To boost hydration levels and leave your skin feeling soft and moisturised.
To help lock moisture into your skin, leaving it feeling soft & supple.
To help calm & soothe your senses, whilst easing away muscular tension.
Stimulating, healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, Nettle Extract is also high in Vitamin E.
Found in seeds and oils such as flaxseed, walnut, and Chia, Omega 3 is known to inhibit melanin production and hyperpigmentation. With anti inflammatory properties it also benefits blemish prone skin.
Found in plant oils such as soybean, sunflower, almond and rosehip, Omega 6 is an emulsifier, cleansing emollient and skin conditioner that fortifies and protects the skins barrier, providing moisture and plumpness whilst preventing dryness and roughness. Particularly helpful for eczema and psoriasis.
Omega 9 can improve skin conditions such as rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. Obtained from various vegetable fats and oils such as olive oil, grape seed and sea buckthorn, it reinforces and strengthens the skins cell walls, helping to repair and calm inflammation.
To help hydrate, energise & brighten your skin.
Reputed to balance the skin’s natural oil production, and generally rejuvenate the complexion, Rose Geranium leaf can help boost your skin’s health, giving it a natural glow.
To cleanse, exfoliate & detoxify.
Rich in antioxidant Vitamin E and linoleic acid, Sunflower Seed helps your skin stay hydrated, keeping it feeling toned, fresh & healthy.
Rich in Vitamin E & D, Wild Mint Leaf Oil helps your skin become more supple and toned. Whilst boosting hydration levels and renewing and reviving the skin.
An antioxidant that helps to revive your skin & gives the formula its bluish tint.
To help maintain the natural pH balance of your skin.
Rich in essential fatty acids & vitamins A, B and E and helps to soothe & relax.
Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, promoting skin hydration, elasticity, and cell regeneration.