Ingredients
Argan Oil (Certified Organic) - Argania Spinosa
Native to Morocco, Argan oil contains high levels of Vitamin E, phytosterols, protective mono-unsaturated fats, carotene and squalene. It helps renew the skin's structure and increase micro circulation, reinforcing the hydro-lipidic film for improved hydration and speeds up cell oxygenation for more elastic, luminous skin. It is an excellent oil for scar tissue and beneficial for all skin types.
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Is a new generation of bio available Vitamin C. Studies have shown this incredibly stable Vitamin C ester to mitigate the damaging effects of UV exposure. It stimulates Collagen production being twice as effective as ascorbic acid and clarifies and brightens the skin by inhibiting melanogenesis. Studies show Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to lighten pigmented skin at 2%
Babassu Oil (Certified Organic) - Orbignya Oleifera
Babassu oil Is cold pressed from the kernels of babassu nuts in the Amazon River Basin. The oil is high in lauric and myristic acids and similar to coconut oil in fact it is increasingly substituted in soaps and cosmetic formulation. I LOVE this semi solid oil and use it instead of coconut oil because babassu is not comedogenic like coconut oil is, it is also very well absorbed and not oily like coconut oil.
lt is super emollient which leaves a very pleasant feeling on skin and hair. It can also be used to provide a protective barrier against the climate and pollution and leaves the skin soft. Babassu Oil is also great for treating damaged dry hair as it contains glucosides, vitamins, and minerals that help soften hair and makes it supple. It's believed to nourish, aid with moisture, and restore hair strength and elasticity. Giving you shiny, healthy looking hair.
Backuchiol - Psoralea Corylifolia
Bakuchiol is a concentrated natural Retinol alternative clinically proven to reduce multiple signs of ageing but without the inherent safety & stability issues of Retinol.
Results comparing this particular Bakuchiol extract and Retinol clearly showed that, after twelve weeks of treatment, there was a significant improvement in lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness and overall photo-damage but with no irritating effect on the skin. Retinol and Bakuchiol regulate skin cell behavior in a similar way.
Buriti Fruit Oil - Mauriitia flexuosa
Buriti Oil is considered the richest natural source of beta carotene which is an excellent natural antioxidant. The beta carotene concentration protect the skin cells against photo oxidative damage due to its ability to absorb radiation in the range of visible light and ultraviolet it is very useful in a range of products.
Buriti Oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids it is a fantastic emollient which helps to rebuild, moisturise and rehydrate skin cells. It is easily absorbed and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, helps lightening dark spots and burns caused by sun exposure it also reduces redness and restores skin elasticity.
Cacay Oil (Cold Pressed) - Caryodendron Orinocense
Wildcrafted cold pressed Cacay Oil sustainably harvested from the Brazilian Amazon which contains three times more of the retinol precursor and anti-ageing all-trans retinoic acid then Rosehip Oil and 50% more Vitamin E than Argan Oil.
Camellia Oil (Certified Organic) - Camellia Olieflora
Camellia oil has an outstanding moisture retaining ability and is one of the most rapidly absorbed plant oils. The unique make-up of the oil allows it to penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin; much like water, leaving it smooth and supple.
The non-drying and non-clogging oil is very rich in mono-saturated essential fatty acids. It is particularly high in oleic acid that exceeds the level of olive oil. Camellia oil contains vitamins, A, B, and E and various minerals, P, Zn, Ca, Fe, Mn, and Mg. Furthermore, camellia oil possesses a unique active constituent known as Squalene which is also an important component of the skin’s natural emollient system. A deficiency of squalene can result in dry skin and premature aging, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin.
Castor Oil (Certified Organic) - Ricinus Communis
According to North Carolina State University, castor oil is detoxifying and helps to break up oils on the face that clog glands and pores. Castor oil contains a compound called Undercylenic Acid, which can help to disinfect the skin and even kill bacteria that cause skin conditions such as acne.
Detoxification can be easily done by rubbing the oil into the skin each night and then washing off the excess. Castor oil can be very moisturizing and can even soften dry skin and rough age spots.
Capuacu Butter - Theobroma Grandiflorum
Theobroman Grandiflorum is a soft, nourishing emollient that comes from the Cupuacu Fruit Tree – native to the northern Amazon. It is related to the Cocoa tree from which cocoa beans ( chocolate ) come from and has been used for centuries in Brazil as a food. It improves the appearance of prematurely ageing and thinning skin while being a superior moisturizer with great water absorption – it is known as the vegetable version of lanolin.
Cupuacu Butter has high levels of essential fatty acids including Omega 9, polyphenols and phytosterols which increase your skin's elasticity and improve the overall appearance of your skin.
Again this exotic butter works wonders on dry and brittle hair as it replenishes the natural moisture and elasticity of the hair follicle leaving your hair as it does the skin – incredibly soft and smooth.
DPHP Skinlift - Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
This plant derived anti ageing natural amino acid and fatty acid active that stimulates skin proteins such as Collagen and Elastin. It has been shown to have a long lasting firming and moisturising effect on the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles providing volume, suppleness, and tone to the skin.
Echinacea Extract (Certified organic) - Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea has incredible benefits for your skin. Scientific research has shown that echinacea was “effective in improving skin hydration and reducing wrinkles.”
Another study showed that it prevented damage to collagen from free radicals. It is this damage that is the reason why our skin starts to lose its elasticity as we age, so echinacea can keep your skin youthful and beautiful. It is also very effective in the prevention and/or treatment of skin damage caused by ultraviolet/ultraviolet B radiation.
Wild Plum extract (Wild Harvested)
Kakadu Plum, Burdekin Plum & Illawarra Plum
These Uniquely Australian wild harvested super fruits have been shown to reduce oxidative damage to the skin, stimulate hyaluronic acid synthesis hydrating the skin, increasing pro-collagen 1 and fibronectin synthesis and thus limiting the ageing process. Long term hydration of the skin is improved up to 128% after 30 days.
Glycerin (Certified Organic)
Glycerin helps to balance the skin's natural moisturising factor (NMF) through its humecctant effect ; it attracts water from the atmosphere to your skin thus improving skin hydration and strengthening the skin barrier. It is also found naturally occurring in your skin, making it highly compatible and beneficial in improving and maintaining your skin's natural barrier against external elements.
Glycine Soja - Non GMO
Soybean Oil is rich in protein minerals and vitamins especially vitamin E. It is excellent for skin conditioning and firming as it is a natural emollient and moisturizer.
Gotu Kola (Certified Organic) - Centella Asiatica
Gotu Kola is rich in triterpenoids which has been shown to accelerate the regeneration of skin cells and underlying connective tissue having a toning and tightening effect on the skin when applied topically.
Due to its ability to stimulate collagen production, Centella Aasiatica can improve the appearance of ageing skin affected by fine lines and wrinkles. The reduction of collagen in the skin’s supporting matrix is a key reason for the formation of fine lines and wrinkles as skin matures. Its ability to replenish collagen supplies makes Centella Asiatica a useful anti-ageing ingredient.
Grapefruit Peel Essential Oil (Therapeutic Grade) - Citrus Paradisi
Grapefruit Essential Oil is rich in vitamin C, a recognized and respected anti-oxidant, and topical application of grapefruit essential oil can boost the skin's regenerative abilities. It helps to clear congested oily skin and balances excess sebum production, while toning the skin and tissues.
Hyaluronic Acid - Sodium Hyaluronate
Over half of the Hyaluronic Acid found in the body is present in the skin layers of the dermis and epidermis. Hyaluronic Acid keeps skin hydrated and facilitates the transport of nutrients to the cells. With age, the ability of skin to produce Hyaluronic acid decreases leaving the skin unnourished and wrinkled.
Hyaluronic acid is the subject of a great deal of research due to it’s amazing properties to rejuvenate and moisturize the skin.
Jojoba Oil (Certified Organic) - Simmondsia Chinensis
Jojoba is structurally similar to your skin's sebum (the oil that skin produces), it penetrates deep into the skin and contains powerful antioxidants, Omega 6 and 9 essential fatty acids and vitamins A, D and E. It is non-clogging for your pores an deeply nourishes and soothes the skin.
Kakadu Plum Extract (Wild Harvested) - Terminalia Ferdinandiana
Kakadu Plum has been used for many generations by Indigenous Australian People in the Northern Territories for food and traditional medicine.
It is proven to contain the highest naturally occurring levels of vit C (a powerful anti-oxidant) in the world – 3150mg/100g of the fruit, compared with rosehip (2000mg/100g), and oranges (50mg/100g). When applied topically, vit C plays an essential role in the body’s production of collagen thus promoting supple, youthful looking skin.
The extract we use has been studied by the Southern Cross University in NSW, Australia and due to the unique extraction process, is proven to contain more stable levels of vit C over a longer period of time (compared to those currently on the market). This ensures greater potency of Vitamin C resulting in a far superior end product.
Kokum Butter - Garcinia Indica
Kokum Butter has been obtained from the fruit of the Indian tree. From its fruit kernels the butter is extracted and further processed and refined to obtain a white butter which has a very mild odor and is extremely hard.
It is a natural emollient that has a long history of being used for its healing properties due to its ability to rejuvenate damaged skin cells. Of course it is Kokum Butters ability to rejuvenate the skin and restore skin flexibility that makes it such an important butter when it comes to treating damaged, aged skin.
Licorice Extract - Glycerrhiza Glabra
Licorice contains a compound called Glabridin which is a phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens are plant derived compounds with biological activities comparable to the human hormone Oestrogen. It is well known that Oestrogen stimulates the body to make collagen and hyaluronic acid – two essential components of the skin which form an important part of the connective tissue and keep our skin looking young.
Licorice also contains glycyrrhizin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity because it has been found to mimic cortisol in our bodies. Licorice also enhances skin penetration of bio actives and provides skin lightening properties and treats melasma.
Marula Oil (Certified Organic) - Sclerocarya Birrea
Marula Oil Organic and cold pressed from the nut of the Marula Fruit is incredibly nourishing rich in Antioxidants and EFA's Omega 6 & 9 linoleic which deeply hydrates, reduces redness and improves the skins elasticity
Murumura Butter (Wildcrafted)
(Astrocaryum Murumura) is pressed from the reddish-orange fruits of this tall palm tree, native to Brazil and other regions of the Amazon. You will find Murumura butter in balms, creams, and lotions for hair and skin products. Murumuru Seed Butter's unique composition of essential fatty acids and Pro-Vitamin A help restore elasticity to damaged and ageing skin making it a particularly useful product in anti-ageing products.
It is also a soothing addition for products intended to heal dry and cracked skin, eczema and psoriasis. Murumura will work wonders on hair that is dry, damaged and brittle as it is super emollient and known to promote moisture retention, restore sheen and softness while improving the flexibility of your hair.
Niacinamide - Vitamin B3
Improves skin moisturization, boosts production of collagen and strengthens the stratum corneum—which is the outermost layer of the epidermis. Studies have shown that it can stimulate new fibroblasts by 20 percent and collagen secretion by 54 percent.
Niacinamide improves skin's elasticity by promoting healthy skin tone and texture, preventing moisture loss, stimulates microcirculation, mitigates acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Neroli Essential Oil - Citrus Aurantium
One of the most precious oils on the market today. This incredible smelling anti ageing skin regenerating essential oil is extremely effective in reducing and healing scar damage and stretch marks caused by acne or pregnancy. Neroli oil with all of its extensive benefits is very easy to use on all skin types due to its non-sensitizing and non-irritating nature.
It is also one of the only citrus oils that are not phototoxic. Neroli oil regenerates the skin from a dermic level making the effects of this ingredient a main contender in the fight against ageing.
Red Raspberry Oil (Certified Organic)
Red Raspberry Oil contains an exceptionally high proportion of Alpha Linoleac Acid, an anti inflammatory essential omega 3 fatty acid and omega 6 fatty acids, as well as VitaminA and Vitamin E.
It also ranks very high on the ORAC scale (this measures a substances anti oxidant capacity) due to the high amount of antioxidant anthocyanins it contains. Red raspberry oil has also been shown to absorb UVB & UVC rays giving some protection against the suns rays.
Rice Bran Oil (Certified Organic) - Oryza Sativa
The main benefit of Rice Bran Oil to the skin is its wonderful deep-moisturizing capability. This is due to its combination of vitamin E and fatty acids, which go deep into skin to improve its ability to hold onto hydration.
Rice Bran Oil also contains “squalene,” by helping to replenish our supply of squalene, rice bran oil helps the skin naturally regenerate itself, leading to younger, fresher looking skin.
Rosehip Oil (Certified Organic) - Rosa Rubiginosa / Rosa Eglantteria
The oil which is produced via a cold press extraction process, contains: linoleic acid (omega- 6 fatty acid) which can play a role in the structure of the membranes of the cells− oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid) which is considered as keeping skin supple and moist− linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) is a good skin moisturiser − antioxidants, beta-carotene, lycopene and vitamin C, which are important for protection from free radical damage
Rose Maroc (Wild Harvested) - Rosa Centifolia
Our Rose oil is wild harvested in Morocco. It takes 30 roses to produce one drop of essential oil and this is why rose absolute is the most precious essential oil in the world.
Used in skin care for its moisturising, firming, smoothing and repairing action on the skin it is produces toning, calming and soothing. Rose also has a positive effect on broken superficial capillaries and is thus ideal for mature, dry or sensitive skin.
Rose Otto Super Hydrosol (Certified Organic)
Rich in floral aroma. The Rose Hydrosol we use is produced using Bulgarian organic roses. Unlike most typical hydrosols, this is not a bi-product of essential oil distillation; instead it is produced exclusively for the highly fragrant rose water.
Rose water is naturally cleansing, toning and regenerative for all skin types. It is hydrating and calming as it balances the skins ph - beneficial to both acne and sunburnt skin as well as having anti-viral and anti-septic activity.
Squalane
Squalane, derived from olives, is also a component of human sebum (the hydrolipidic film that protects our skin), giving it a natural affinity with our skin. Squalane production peaks in young adulthood and then begins to decline quickly. Use of Olive Squalane helps replenish that loss, resulting in the smoother, more elastic look of youth.
This botanical lipid exhibits the same molecular structure and weight as human lipids. Squalane has the remarkable characteristic of penetrating the skin rapidly and completely. This almost immediate absorption rate makes it the perfect carrier and deliver system for beneficial actives.
This odorless, colorless, non staining oil is an antioxidant, prevents UV damage and the formation of age spots, promotes cell regeneration and is an antibacterial. It also helps restores moisture balance without feeling greasy.
Tamanu Oil (Certified Organic) - Caalophyllum Inophyllum
Tamanu Oil is a remarkable traditional remedy from Vanuatu cold pressed from the nut kernel of the Tamanu Tree. Tamanu Oil has a regenerative effect on the skin especially in the epidermis which is why it is such an effective healing oil.
As we age our skin cell turnover slows so it is through this regenerative action on the skin that it is also revered for its anti-ageing properties. It is moisturizing ,nourishing and repairing in particular to the epidermal cells so reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
This unique and traditional healing oil relieves a range of skin conditions, particularly healing for red, itchy and inflamed skin such as eczema as it also has anti septic properties and is used to treat acne.
Studies have shown Tamanu Oil to significantly improve the appearance of scars and in particular scars that are more than one year old so is the oil to turn to for those pesky stretch marks.
Tamanu oil also contains Sc Glucan which provides natural UV protection in that it prevents 85% of the DNA damage and oxidative stress induced by UV radiation and studies conducted in Japan have found that several isolated chemical compounds in Tamanu inhibit skin tumor production.
Pumpkin Seed Oil - Curcubita Maxima
A natural source of Salicylic Acid it lightly exfoliates to refine and improve skin texture. Pumpkin Seed is a wonderful source of Zinc and Omegas 3 & 6, also helps to improve skin elasticity.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (CPTG Therapeutic grade) - Cananga Odorata
Flower of Flowers, Ylang Ylang has an exotic floral scent that is totally luxurious. It helps balance excessive oil production and minimize pores.
Tocopherol - Vitamin E
Tocopherol, or Vitamin E is a natural anti-oxidant, making it excellent at extending the shelf-life of our oils and hence our products.
We use the natural variety of mixed tocopherols (alpha, beta, delta and gamma), not the synthetic variety, as the natural varieties are more preferentially absorbed by your skin and hence more beneficial.
When applied to your skin, natural vit E exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, and is also beneficial when applied post sun exposure at helping to reduce the appearance of skin pigmentation.
Pumpkin Seed Oil - Curcubita Maxima
A natural source of Salicylic Acid it lightly exfoliates to refine and improve skin texture. Pumpkin Seed is a wonderful source of zinc and Omegas 3 & 6, also helps to improve skin elasticity.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (CPTG Therapeutic Grade) - Cananga Odorata
Flower of Flowers Ylang Ylang has an exotic floral scent that is totally luxurious. It helps balance excessive oil production and minimize pores.