Ingredients (Face Cream)
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil absorbs slowly without leaving a greasy residue. It is suitable for all types of skin including babies and especially mature skin due to its emollient, nourishing and revitalising properties. Suitable for use on sensitive skin and can be used when treating inflamed skin. Due to the polyphenols content, it supports the protective barrier of the skin, improves skin elasticity and tones.
Avocado Oil
Unrefined Avocado oil contains palmitoleic acid which is an excellent fatty acid supplement for mature skin care, contains vitamin A, B, & E, amino acids and phospholipid lecithin. Texture wise, this unrefined oil is heavy and lends a waxy fatty feel to the skin. It penetrates deeply into the skin.
Camelia Seed Oil
Camellia seed oil, also known as tea seed oil is actually green tea oil. It comes from the seeds of Camellia Oleifera, the plant from which all the tea is made. Tea seed oil is wonderful for cooking and can be applied to the face, neck and hands. It has excellent skin and hair conditioning properties and has skin restructuring and moisturising abilities.
Black Seed Oil
A yellow to greeny brown oil with a strong odour that is best masked with essential oils. Obtained by pressing the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant, it is also known as Black Caraway Seed Oil. It contains thymoquinone which is a very powerful antioxidant that has proven results.
Green Coffee Oil
As these beans have not been roasted there is no impact from heat processing, leaving all the nutrients in their purest form, being higher in nutrients, fatty acids and vitamins. A high level of chromogenic acid, making it a super antioxidant- boosting moisture retention & rapid skin penetration. Plenty of phytosterols & a fatty acid profile, which both boost moisture retention & rapid skin penetration. A highly moisturising oil which is easily absorbed. Aids damaged & wrinkled skin, helping balance the moisture levels. Increases natural production of collagen and elastin with the extra high concentration of essential fatty acids, sterols, Vitamin E, and antioxidants spurring the skin’s natural production into overdrive.
Frankincense Hydrosol
A hydrolat which is made by steam distillation of the resin gum of the Boswellia Carterii plant. It tones the skin and calms the mind. Frankincense is a humectant, it holds moisture in the skin and an astringent which helps to tighten the skin.
Vitamin E
This product is a viscous liquid vitamin E, widely used as an antioxidant in soaps and cosmetics and is derived from Soybean Oil. Due to its fat-soluble nature, vitamin E is able to penetrate deep into your skin to help preserve lipids (fats) and soothe your skin. If your skin has any cracks, vitamin E’s “healing” benefits will set to work to close those cracks to help prevent any moisture from escaping. This further helps to keep your skin lovely and hydrated!
Coenzyme Q10
CoQ10 works to block tyrosinase, which helps with the production of melanin, which means that CoQ10 can help fade and prevent dark spots. More energized skin cells mean healthier skin cells. Adding CoQ10 to your skincare may allow your cells to better utilize other nutrients, leading to healthier skin overall. Since CoQ10 aids in cell activity, it also means that your cells can be more efficient in flushing out toxins like free radicals and healing the damage they cause. This ingredient helps your body produce collagen and elastin, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Wu Zhu Extract
A Chinese fruit extract that quickly illuminates and brightens dull and lifeless skin making it look brighter and more healthy. It’s an anti-inflammatory powerhouse, known to soothe irritated, sensitive skin and reduce redness. It even reduces skin’s sensitivity to environmental stressors and pollution. Furthermore, studies have found that components in Evodia Rutaecarpa decrease melanin content, so it has the ability to brighten skin, improve texture by reducing the appearance of age spots, discoloration, and other pigmentation conditions.
Eco Marine Algae Extract
It is a powerful ingredient in anti aging products due to its nourishing effect. A yellow to orange, oily liquid with very little odour. It is highly concentrated in carotenoids, essential fatty acids and sterols that has an impressive effect on the skin.
Vegetal
An excellent, eco friendly emulsifier for all skin types including sensitive skin and babies. The emulsifier enhances the hydration of the skin and enables actives to be absorbed into the skin more effectively.
Preservative 12
A versatile and effective, broad spectrum preservative suitable for leave-on and rinse-off formulations. It is palm-free, formaldehyde-free, vegan and biodegradable.