Ingredients

  What is Aloe Vera?

Aloe is a genus containing over 500 species of flowering succulent plants.
Aloe Vera (also known as barbadensis Miller) is the Aloe species you're most likely to recognise.

The Aloe Vera plant has thick cactus-like leaves consisting of a firm outer leaf, and aloe latex filled inner leaf. The aloe latex is a sticky gel that comprises of over 90% water and is the part of the plant which is used medicinally.

What is Aloe Vera good for?
The use of Aloe Vera in organic skincare dates back to antiquity. Egyptian royalty such as Queen Cleopatra and Nefertiti believed that bathing in 'the plant of immortality' would prolong and enhance their beauty and complexion. Alexander the Great also used Aloe Vera on the battlefield as a healing solution for wounded soldiers.

Today, Aloe Vera is used in organic skin care products in the place of water as a base for hydration as Aloe Vera gel is absorbed almost four times quicker than water by the body by the skin. It is able of delivering an extensive range of beneficial nutrients including Vitamins A and B, folic acid, enzymes, proteins, amino acids, good fatty acids into some of the deepest tissue in the body.

Used consistently, it also improves the appearance of aged or damaged skin by promoting new skin-cell growth due to it’s a natural pH balancer qualities.

Aloe Vera gel is also beneficial topically on swollen skin and muscles as the natural anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce the swelling.
It is also used for minor skin irritations, abrasions, burns, ulcers and other skin conditions such as cold sores, eczema and psoriasis. 

When applied directly to a wound the anthraquinones found in the gel of the plant have an anaesthetic effect, whilst it's medicinal properties fight off bacteria, help dilate capillaries and increase blood flow.

Mild, moderate and severe sunburn can also be eased by directly applying Aloe Vera gel to the skin.

 What is Blue Tansy?    

 Blue Tansy is a yellow-flowered Mediterranean herb native to Morocco - the name Blue Tansy itself is actually a misnomer. The oil of the Blue Tansy plant belongs to the same family as the chamomile oils, which includes German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile. Blue Tansy is sometimes referred to as “Moroccan Blue Chamomile.” 

 What is Blue Tansy oil good for?  

Blue Tansy is an oil with powerful soothing effects due to the a relatively high chamazulene content.  Chamazulene, a chemical component in Blue Tansy, provides the characteristic indigo color and is recognized for its skin soothing benefits.  

Aside from its chamazulene content, Blue Tansy oil is also unique because of its sabinene and myrcene content. Sabinene is a cyclic monoterpene known for its woody and spicy aroma. Research has shown it may be soothing and help diminish the appearance of blemishes on the skin.

 What is Copaiba oil?  

Copabia is an essential oil is that extracted from the Copabia tree via steam distillation of the resin. There are four different species distinct types of Copaifera trees which are native to Central and South America.

 What is Copaiba oil good for?  

Copaiba essential oil is calming, soothing, and supportive to the skin and nervous system. It has a a grounding effect with it’s spicy, woody. Topically applied Copaiba oil may also help keep the skin clean and clear while helping to reduce the appearance of blemishes.

 What is Hemp seed oil?  

 Hemp seed oil is an nutrient dense oil that is obtained by cold pressing hemp seeds.

 What is Hemp seed oil good for?  

 Hemp seed oil is known to contain an abundance of essential fatty acids of omega-3, omega-6 and omega 9. It has properties which help to even out skin tone and relieves skin blotches and lesions that arise from overly dry skin and can be used to moisturise the skin without leaving a greasy residue or a sticky feel to the skin nor clog the pores. Hemp seed oil also has natural anti-oxidant properties which help to clean and detoxify the skin.

Hemp Seed Oil will hydrate and protect your skin and hair with its high source of natural nutrients.

One of the most common advantages associated with hemp seed oil is its ability to enhance skin quality. Hemp seeds contain an abundance of essential fatty acids that may help alleviate dry skin, eczema, and other skin irritations by offering certain benefits, including: Moisturization, anti-inflammation, skin cell repair, balanced oil production, anti-aging properties

Hemp seed oil when applied topically reduces irritation by using nutrients such as linoleic acid to enable skin cell generation and repair. These nourishing components are also responsible for the ability of hemp oil to moisturize the skin without clogging pores. Because of this, hemp seed oil can be used to alleviate acne prone skin by moderating its oil production and reducing the chance of clogged pores. 

 What is Manuka oil?  

Manuka oil is an oil extracted from the New Zealand Native shrub 'Leptospermum scoparium'  via steam distillation of the leaves.

 What is Manuka oil good for?  

  This incredible oil is an effective antibacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory ingredient. In fact, Manuka oil is reported to contain levels of Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) 100 times stronger than Manuka honey when compared gram for gram. Manuka Oil is perfect for keeping the skin clear and fighting off any bacterial growth. This bacteria is often the cause behind unpleasant skin conditions such as breakouts and blemishes. Manuka Oil also can be used as an effective way to treat damaged skin and scarring caused by acne, as it works to promote the regeneration of healthy new skin cells.

  What is Shea butter?
With a botanical name of Butyrospermum Parkii. Shea butter is essentially a fat with an off-white or ivory-colored appearance that possesses a creamy consistency. It is extracted from the nuts of the Shea-Karite tree, found in the tropics of West Africa.

What is Shea Butter good for? 

Shea butter is known to contain high levels of Vitamins A, E and F. 

This makes it particularly great for skincare as using shea butter on your body, especially your face, provides the nutrients your skins loves to condition, tone, and smoothen your skin’s complexion. 

For centuries, shea butter has been used to keep skin and hair in healthy condition and is particularly useful for applying to sun damaged skin or skin that is dehydrated, as it helps with skin elasticity. It can also be applied directly onto stretch marks and skin blemishes to reduce the visibility of these marks.

High concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins make shea butter an ideal ingredient in our skincare range for softening your skin.  

  What is Red Raspberry Seed oil? 

Red Raspberry Seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the raspberry fruit through cold pressing and filtration to ensure the natural composition and components of the oils are maintained.

What is Red Raspberry Seed oil good for? 

Red Raspberry Seed oil possesses high levels of alpha and gamma tocopherols, vitamin A and omega-6 fatty acids. It is known to have absorbance in the UV-B and UV-C ranges meaning that it is useful in a broad spectrum UV protectant for skincare. The oil is also rich in alpha linolenic acid suggesting anti-inflammatory properties.

 What is Wild Orange oil?
Wild Orange oil is extracted through a cold press method from Oranges of the Citrus sinensis variety. It is an evergreen tree, also commonly referred to as the Sweet Orange tree. 

 What is Wild Orange oil good for?

 The primary chemical constituent of Wild Orange oil, Limonene, is a monoterpene that is known for its cleansing properties when used as a skin or surface cleanser, as well as it's stimulating and enhancing effects on mood when used applied topically and aromatically.