Ingredient

Description

 Geranium

An essential oil obtained from the leaves, stalks and flowers. Balances sebum production, detoxifying, stimulates lymphatic system, cell regenerating.

 Ginseng

An extract obtained from the root of the plant. Rejuvenating, stimulant, tonic for maturing skin, aids in diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, aids skin elasticity, oxygenating.

 Glycerine 

A humectant derived from vegetable oil. Hydrating

 Grapefruit

An essential oil obtained from the fruits rind. Cleansing, purifying, tightens and tones, fortifying, comforting, activates circulation and aids in reduction of fluid retention.

 Grapeseed oil

Obtained by pressing the grapeseeds. A very light oil that penetrates the skin well, non-comedogenic, occlusive, emollient, soothing.

 Green Clay

A mineral. Detoxifying, cleansing, revitalizing, highly absorbent, most active clay

 Green tea

An extract obtained from both the plant and its dried leaves. A powerful anti-oxidant, stimulant, anti-inflammatory, tonic for maturing skin

 Hawthorn

A plant infusion obtained from hawthorn berries. Anti-ageing stimulates circulation.

 Hazelnut oil

A carrier oil obtained from the nuts of the hazel nut tree. Slightly astringent, soothing, softening

 Horsetail

A plant from which an infusion or extract is obtained from its stems. Aids skin elasticity, sebostatic (controls sebum production), its high silica content makes it excellent for skin and nail care, stimulating, healing, softening, strengthener.

 Infusion

Oil or water into which the properties of the herb are imparted.

 Jasmine

An essence rather than an essential oil, obtained from the petals of the jasmine flower. Skin tonic, increases skin elasticity, moisturizing, soothing and healing

Jojoba oil

A liquid wax not an oil; obtained from the seed of the jojoba plant. Emollient, high vitamin content thus nourishing, protecting, keeps skin supple, helps restore skins pH, moisturizing.

 Juniper

An essential oil obtained from the plants berries. Purifying, cleansing, aids with fluid retention, detoxifying.

 Kiwi extract

Extracted from the seeds of the kiwi fruit. Purifying, has a peeling effect, refreshing.

 Lavender

An essential oil or infusion obtained from the plants flower tops. An all purpose oil credited with many properties. Antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, balancing, soothing, healing, calming, hydrating, cell regenerative, reduces puffiness.

 Lemon

An essential oil obtained from the peel of the lemon fruit. Aids with desquamation (i.e. removal of dead skin cells), cleansing, aids with telangiectasia (spider veins/broken capillaries), antiseptic, depurative and lymphatic stimulant.

 Lime

An essential oil extracted from the skin of the lime fruit. Clears the mind, refreshing, purifying, tightening and toning

Macadamia Oil

A carrier oil extracted from the nuts of the macadamia nut tree. Emollient, anti-ageing, softening, soothing, closely resembles the oil naturally produced by the skin.

Mallow/Marsh Mallow

An infusion that can be obtained from all parts of the plant. Emollient, helps hydrate the skin.

 Mandarin

An essential oil obtained from the peel of mandarin orange fruit. Refreshing, uplifting, cleansing, softening, moisturizing, strengthening.

 Manuka Honey

A honey created by bees who feed from the nectar of the manuka bush. Healing, soothing, antiseptic.

 Marine collagen

 Marjoram

An essential oil obtained from the flowering leaves and tops of the plant. Warming, relaxing, encouraging, calming, nourishing.

 May Chang

An essential oil obtained from the fruits of the tropical tree. Balances sebum, cleansing, uplifting, refreshing, skin tonic

 Myrrh

An essential oil obtained from the dried sap/gum of the shrub. Warming to mind, fortifying, mind clearing, tonic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.

 Nettle

An infusion obtained from the leaves of the herb. Tonic, purifying, stimulating, antioxidant, healing.

 Niaouli

An essential oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of the plant. Cleansing, tonifying, uplifting, refreshing, healing, improves circulation.

 Oliv-emulse

INCI Name- Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate. An emulsifying wax made from olives. Used to allow the combining of oil and water to create a cream/lotion. Softening and imparts a silky feel.

 Optiphen Plus™

Paraben and Formaldehyde free preservative (Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Sorbic Acid)

 Palmarosa

An essential oil obtained from the leaves, stems and flowers of the plant. Stimulates sebum production, hydrating, aids cell regeneration, soothing, moisturizing.

 Papaya extract

An extract obtained from the papaya fruit. Anti-inflammatory, refreshing, purifying, hydrating, cleansing and exfoliating properties.

 Patchouli

An essential oil obtained from the dried leaves of the bushy herb. Re-texturizing, soothing to dry skin, aids healing of scars – repairing scar tissue, tonifying, tightening, regulates sebum production, aphrodisiac qualities, lifts moods.

 Pink clay

A mineral. Smoothes, re-texturizes, strengthening.

 Peppermint

An essential oil extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant. Cooling, refreshing, soothing.

 Potassium Hydroxide

An alkali used to make liquid soap.