Hazelnut Seed Oil
Corylus Avellana
This oil is extracted from hazelnuts, and is a very effective moisturising agent. It has the ability to easily penetrate the outer layer of the skin best known for its astringent qualities, making it helpful to refine pores. Good choice for sensitive skin. Hazelnut oil is high in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E which helps to reduce the appearance of scar tissue.
Cucumber Seed Oil
Cucumber Seed Oil possesses a remarkable amount of phytosterols. Studies indicate that phytosterols help the skin strengthen its lipid barrier, restoring proper moisture balance, smoothing the skins surface and improving skin elasticity. Phytosterols are also known for their ability to nourish and stimulate the skin cells to encourage regeneration of healthy skin cells. Cucumber Seed Oil can be effective in treating dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, acne and sunburned skin.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Contains the highest levels of Betelains of any known plant (more than Acai, Pomegranate, Blueberries, Gogi and Beets). Betelains are super antioxidants with powerful anti-aging effects. The essential fatty acids in Prickly Pear oil – namely it’s high (60 %) Linoleic Acid content, make it absorb wonderfully into our skin. Prickly Pears high antioxidant activity stimulates cell renewal, leaving you with fresh, new skin.
Borage Seed Oil
Borago officinalis
Borage oil has one of the highest amounts of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, also known as omega-6), making it excellent oil for skin health, Borage oil also known as Starflower Oil, helps restore the suppleness, elasticity and tone of tired, dry, or scarred skin and soothing to irritated, flaky skin. Borage oil also has a combination of Omega 6 & 3 fatty acids which nourish the epidermis, giving it an extraordinary capacity of regeneration. It is also high in Salicylic acid which is beneficial in acneic skin types.
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
Hibiscus Extract boasts high levels of Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants, such as flavonoids, in addition to anti-bacterial properties. Vitamin C been shown to promote anti-aging and anti-oxidant properties required for collagen production. Collagen is essential in maintaining healthy-looking, young skin. In addition, Vitamin C is involved in the regeneration and maintenance of skin tissue.
Acmella Oleracea
It is an extract of a South African plant called Spilanthes Acmella.
Acmella Oleracea is a 100% natural plant derived, and is also ethically and sustainably sourced. The plants are grown by local farmers which sustain the local infrastructure and only the buds are used. This leaves the plant undamaged and any plant residue is used as compost. No insecticides or pesticides are used and it is GMO free.
This extract helps smooth out wrinkles and restores the skin’s elasticity and firmness.
Strawberry Fruit Extract
Fragaria Vesca
Strawberry extract is suitable for oily skin, as the fruit is rich in vitamin C and helps to remove excess sebum from the skin. Strawberries also contain an abundance of antioxidants, flavonoids and salicylic acid, making them an effective ingredient for rejuvenating and preserving the suppleness of the skin.
Edelweiss Flower Extract
Leontopodium alpinum
From the edelweiss flower, grown in the Swiss Alps, this extract is a wonderful anti-ageing ingredient. It contains Chlorogenic acid, Luteolin and beta sitosterol, compounds that have antioxidant and skin-soothing properties. Edelweiss is also used to stimulate cell regeneration, help smooth wrinkles and boost elasticity of the skin.
Vitamin E Natural
D-alpha-Tocopherol
Natural Vitamin e is used as an antioxidant and helps to preserve the oils. It also has anti-ageing properties in that it helps to prevent oxidation of cells due to free radicals.
Violet Leaf Absolute Oil
Viola odorata
A natural source of salicylic acid with the skin-protecting elements of flavonoids and saponins, Violet Leaf oil has a high moisture content, making it an excellent hydration agent for dry or damaged skin. It is often used to aid in wound repair, and has anti-inflammatory qualities.
Blue Lotus Flower Oil
Nymphaea caerulea
This exotic and ancient flower has both purifying and hydrating benefits for the skin. The Egyptians worshiped the Lotus flower and made healing balms and perfumes from the petals and seeds; there are remnants of Lotus flowers found in Pharaohs Tombs!
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