Apricot kernel oil
This nut oil is rich in skin-conditioning vitamin E and is known for its soothing and nourishing properties. It is a mild oil that is very easily absorbed, making it particularly good for sensitive skin.
Argan oil
The Argan tree is unique to the south-western corner of Morocco. Its oil - produced by cold pressing the seeds inside the nut of the Argan fruit - is rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acids (omega 6) which help keen skin healthy and supple.
Avocado oil
This tasty fruit is rich in Vitamins A, D and E as well as deep penetrating oils, which hydrate, nourish and soften the skin.
Beeswax
Beeswax is a mixture of plant wax, pollen and a secretion from a gland on the underside of the bee. Used in beauty preparations for centuries, it has great skin softening properties and provides a protective layer on the skin’s surface, locking in moisture.
Bergamot essential oil (bergapten free*)
This uplifting and aromatic essential oil - most famous for its use in Earl Grey tea - is cold pressed from the peel of the Sicilian Bergamot orange.
*Bergamot contains a substance called bergapten which can make the skin photosensitive when exposed to the sun. For this reason, they only use oils that are bergapten-free.
Borage oil
Also known as starflower oil, this oil is pressed from the seeds of the blue borage flower. It has high concentrations of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), which helps keep skin healthy, supple and wrinkle-free. It is thought to be particularly good for treating acne and eczema.
Cetearyl glucoside
This corn- and coconut-derived emulsifier is produced using ecologically-friendly principles, without the use of chemicals or solvents. It helps bind moisturisers together and maintain their consistency.
Chamomile extract
A member of the daisy family, this flower is bursting with a substance called azulene, which has superb soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chamomile floral water
A distillation of fresh chamomile flowers and water.
Cocoa butter
The cocoa tree is a tropical evergreen grown in South America and Africa. The butter is produced from the seeds of the tree’s cucumber-like fruits. Its rich, nourishing and protective properties make it particularly good for dry skin or lips.
Cranberry seed extract
Bursting with omega 3 and antioxidants such as Vitamin C, this seed extract is an all-round skin conditioner.
Echium extract
This nourishing seed extract is rich in stearidonic acid - a rare form of omega 3 - that helps to regenerate the skin and reduce wrinkles.
Frankincense essential oil
Distilled from the resin of the Boswelia tree, this fragrant essential oil is the ultimate skin tonic – great for mature skin and smoothing out facial lines.
Geranium essential oil
This common garden plant has a cooling and calming effect on the skin, making it great for balancing combination complexions.Geranium floral water
A distillation of fresh geranium flowers and water.
Glycerine
This colourless, syrupy liquid is derived from natural vegetable oil. Glycerine is known for its ‘humectant’ properties, meaning it attracts moisture from the air and draws it into the skin.
Jasmine absolute
This uplifting and exotic oil is intricately extracted from the delicate white flowers of the climbing Jasmine tree.
Jojoba oil
Extracted from the seeds of a desert shrub, this oil helps keep skin soft and supple. Similar in composition to the skin’s natural sebum, it melts away to leave a silky smooth complexion.
Juniper essential oil
Distilled from the berries of the evergreen Juniper shrub, this oil’s purifying properties make it the perfect tonic for oily or combination skin.
Lavender essential oil
This sweet-smelling herb has been used in skincare preparations since Roman times. It promotes the growth of new skin cells whilst having a balancing effect on sebum production.
Macadamia nut oil
This nourishing nut oil keeps skin soft and supple. It’s rich in palmitic acid, an oil naturally produced by our skin, which diminishes as we get older.
Manuka oil
Manuka has been used by the Maoris for centuries. Its strong regenerative and antibacterial properties make it ideal for treating congested, inflamed skin.
Neroli essential oil
Derived from the orange blossom, this highly concentrated (and expensive!) oil is particularly good for stimulating cell regeneration and improving skin elasticity.
Rose geranium essential oil
A beautifully scented, refreshing oil that helps rebalance the skin.
Rose water
A distillation of fresh roses and water. This wonder flower helps skin to retain moisture. Its rejuvenating and restorative properties make it particularly beneficial to scarred or sun-damaged skin.
Rosehip oil
This fruit of the rosebush is a great skin healer, which has been used for centuries (even by the Incas) to treat skin problems. It’s rich in omega 3 and 6 as well as antioxidants like vitamin C, which together work to regenerate damaged skin.
Rosehip seed extract
This seed extract is rich in omega 3 and 6 as well as antioxidants like vitamin C, which together work to regenerate damaged skin.
Rosemary antioxidant
Rosemary has powerful cleansing and revitalising properties, which help boost circulation and skin regeneration.
Rosewood essential oil*
This sweet, floral oil is distilled from the heartwood of an evergreen tree found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil. Its strong regenerative properties help combat dry and ageing skin.
*They only source certified organic oil from suppliers that are licensed by the UN and committed to sustainable cultivation and the curbing of deforestation.
Shea butter
Shea butter is extracted from the stones of the Karate tree fruit, which grows in West Africa. It has a unique natural UV protection, which has been used by the West Africans for centuries to protect their skin from the drying and damaging effects of the sun. The butter is one of nature’s best emollients (moisturiser).
Sweet almond oil
Similar in composition to apricot kernel oil, this nut oil has excellent moisturising and soothing properties, making it ideal for dry skin or lips.
Thistle oil
Although prickly on the outside, this plant is packed with skin-friendly omega 6 and is excellent at clearing congested skin and reducing large pores.
Vitamin A
This vitamin helps increase the rate of cell turnover, helping to replace dry skin with younger, smoother skin. It helps reduce wrinkle formation and protects the skin against pollution.
Vitamin E
Naturally occurring in wheatgerm oil, this vitamin is an anti-oxidant that helps prevent wrinkles, stimulate blood circulation and regulate skin elasticity.
Water
They use distilled water to eliminate impurities and thereby help their products stay fresh longer.
