Ingredients
All of our ingredients are from the finest quality, organic and local when possible.
Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) The soothing properties of Aloe Vera are ideally suited to caring for lips , protecting the lips against the sun and wind. It is anti-inflammatory and soothing to skin irritations.
Apricot Oil (prunus armeniaca) is rich in the essential oleic and linolenic fatty acids and is known for its ability to penetrate the skin without leaving an oily feel. It moisturizes and revitalizes dry or aged skin.
Beeswax is a rich source of carotene. The body converts carotene into vitamin A which is necessary for normal skin development. Beeswax also has natural antibacterial properties
Citronella Oil from the leaves of this grass is often used to repel insects including mosquitoes, black flies and ticks.
Cocoa butter (theobroma cacoa) is a wax obtained from the roasted cocoa bean (Theobroma). Its light creamy consistency has emollient qualities and absorbs quickly into the skin.
Cocoa Palm (cocos nicifera palm wax) Used as an Emulsifying wax to hold water and oil in suspension.
Coconut Oil adds additional moistu- rizing properties to soap and helps to harden soap. It is THE most important ingredient for rich full, fluffy lather even in cold or salt water. Coconut oil moisturizes, conditions and protects the skin.
Dead Sea Salt At 394 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the most saline rich natural body of water in the world. Rich in minerals, (calcium, sodium, bromine, potassium, magnesium) the Salts found along the shore are unique in character and famous for their healing and therapeutic properties.
Distilled water has virtually all of its impurities removed through distillation. Distillation involves boiling the water and then condensing the steam into a clean container, leaving nearly all of the solid contaminants behind. Distillation produces very pure water.
Eucalyptus oil (eucalyptus globulus) as well as being antiseptic and antibacterial it provides a subtle, natural fragrance. It works as an emollient and skin freshener
Evening Primrose Oil Maintains smooth, supple skin, improves elasticity and soothes minor irritations. Evening Primrose has been extolled by herbalists as a treatment for eczema, psoriasis and many other adverse skin conditions.
French Green Clay (Montmorillonite ) is a naturally occurring clay which may be combined with water or moisturizing oils to make a facial or body mask. It is known for its absorbing properties. Green clay is the most popular base for a facial mask because it can be used on all skin types: it can be used to balance combination skin, normalize oily skin, and revitalize dry skin. Green clay is rich in vitamins and minerals, and has antiseptic healing properties that help alleviate skin problems and relieve pain. It leaves the skin feeling silky smooth.
Glycerin (Vegetable) A favorite in keeping the skin soft. Glycerin has been used in cosmetics for thousands of years as a solvent, plasticizer, humectant, emollient, and a lubricant. Vegetable Glycerin is known to moisturize and soft skin tissue.
Grapeseed Extract (citrus medica limonum) is a bio-citrus extract acting as a natural preservative.
Hemp oil (prunus armeniacia) (organic) These essential fatty acids produce anti-allergy chemicals (prostaglandins) that fight against conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. We use the unrefined, meaning it has been left in its virgin state after pressing. This oil has not been run through filters or chemical processess. This is completely natural.
Lavender(lavendula
augustofolia) essential oil has a sweet, crisp scent. A
powerful, yet mild antiseptic, it can be used directly on the skin
for urgent needs such as bee stings, minor cuts and burns. It tones,
hydrates and fresh
ens skin after cleansing, shaving or anytime.
Lavender is beneficial for all skin types, particularly oily and/or
blemished, sensitive skin.
Lemon(citrus medica limonium) essential oil has a clean, refreshing and uplifting scent. Lemon will purify stale air and act as a disinfectant. It also stimulates the white corpuscles in the body which help to fight infection.
Olive Oil is desirable in soap as it is anexcellent moisturizer. It attracts external moisture and holds it to the skin, helping to prevent loss of internal moisture
Patchouli is a powerful, pungent essential oil, mossy and musty, earthy and exotic. It regenerates skin cells, heals sores and fades scars. Patchouli cools and calms inflamed, dry, cracked skin and sunburn and helps control acne.
Peppermint (mentha piperita) has a powerful, sweet, menthol aroma. It revitalizes, refreshes and cools.
Pumice sand acts as a gentle exfoliant to help increase circulation and facilitate the removal of dead skin build-up. Pumice sand enhances healthy skin tone.
Rosehip oil has significant anti-aging benefits due to it being packed with vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids. It contains vitamins E, F and pro-vitamin A, which contribute to its antioxidant effect. The presence of vitamin A also stimulate collagen production in the skin, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The fatty acid vitamin F works with vitamin A to help improve overall skin tone and texture..
Rosemary (rosemarinus officinalis) is very rich in minerals and is a traditional herb for hair care. A volatile oil in rosemary gets the blood flowing under the skin so it is excellent for many skin and scalp conditions. It is used to improve hair growth and also as a remedy for dandruff, eczema and psoriasis. Thanks to its soothing, cleansing and stimulating properties, rosemary added to a hair rinse will result in brighter, healthier hair.
Sandalwood essential oil has a rich, woody, earthy scent that many feel contain aphrodisiac qualities. Sandalwood has calming and soothing effects. For all those dedicated to having beautiful skin this is one of the most useful oils and is a classic choice for dry skin irritations, itching, redness, and sensitivity.
Shea Butter (butyrosperum parkii) is from the wild shea trees of Africa. It is an anti-inflammatory, both moisturizing and healing. Lanette wax is a natural substance that blends well in a mixture of oil and water, herbal infusions and florals. It works beautifully as a base for cosmetic creams.
Sunflower Oil (organic) makes a wonderful massage oil, and is high in Vitamins A, B, D, E. it also contains minerals and has beneficial amounts of lecithin, oleic (omega 9) and linoleic (omega 6). un It is known to treat dry, damaged skin, eczema and psoriasis.
Sweet Almond Oil (prunus amygdalus) is rich in minerals, vitamins and proteins. Excellent lubricant that is softening, revitalizing and nourishing to all skin types. Great for dry itchy skin.
Sweet Orange (citrus aurantium dulcis) essential oil has strong antibacterial properties. The acid content in the sweet orange essential oil gently dissolves grease and dirt buildup. It is beneficial and soothing to dry irritated skin. Regenerative properties make it good for aging or rough skin.
Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia) has a strong antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, fungicidal properties. Used for a variety of skin complaints e.g.. athlete's foot, boils, herpes, ulcers, psoriasis, warts.
Vit A There is scientific evidence showing that retinyl palmitate acts directly on the collagen metabolism and stimulate production of collagen and elastic fibres (6). Moreover, studies have also shown it can also thicken the epidermis and synthesize collagen in aged skin (7).
In addition to this, retinol is also a potent antioxidant and it is this attribute which enables it to induce collagen biosynthesis and reduce the expression of an enzyme that breaks bonds in collagen called MMP-1 (Collagenase 1) (8).
Consequently, retinyl palmitate can help build collagen fibres within the dermis, helping to strengthen the tissues in the skin, restore elasticity in the skin, and thus, repair or improve more efficiently (for example) wrinkles and fine lines caused by frequent sun exposure.
Vitamin C is known to boost and regulate the production of collagen by taking part in a chemical reaction that takes place between collagen molecules. This provides structural support to the skin, thus preventing formation of wrinkles, fine lines and saggy skin. Moreover, studies on vitamin C has also shown that it can inhibit collagen-degrading enzymes such as matrixmetalloproteinase (MMP- 1), also known as enzyme collagenase-1 (6), thus again protecting and maintaining the elasticity of the skin.
In addition to the above, vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that provides protection from free radicals produced by the ultraviolet radiation from the sun and other environmental stressors. It does this by neutralizing free radicals and disrupting the chain, consequently, it can prevent and reduce damage which leads to the formation of wrinkles and aging of the skin.
Vitamin E (dl-alpha Tocopherol acetate) Vitamin E is vital in protecting skin cells from ultra violet light, pollution, drugs, and other elements that produce cell damaging free radicals. Excellent as an addition to cosmetics to help sustain shelf life.
Zinc Oxide
This natural white
mineral pigment provides an effective moisture barrier to soothe
sensitive skin. An ingredient in many skin preparations that has a
mild astringent action and soothing effect. It can be used to soothe,
itchy or moist skin conditions. Zinc's natural white pigment is used
to impart opacity on the skin.