Skincare

Olive Oil

Olive oil is high in anti-aging omega-3 and polyphenols.  It also contains vitamin K and squalene which assists to soften and hydrating skin.  Olive oil is helpful in hydrating the skin because of its fatty acid content, including oleic, palmitic, and linoleic acids. It also contains phenolic compounds that provide antioxidant benefits. 

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense strengthens skin and improves its tone and elasticity. With its powerful ability to inhibit the production of key inflammatory molecules, Frankincense Essential Oil is a natural pain reliever.  It works well to repair and strengthen troubled skin areas.

Shea Butter

The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in shea makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturising for skin. It is often used to remedy dry skin and to help protect the skin’s natural oils. Due to its cinnamic acid and other natural properties, shea butter is a great anti-inflammatory. 

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood essential Oil can help speed up skin and muscle repair.  The oil is particularly effective at healing sensitive areas, as it works very gently. It is a gentle antiseptic which can protect the skin from potential infections.  Active compounds in Sandalwood Oil, such as Santalol, work to effectively reduce inflammation. 

Camel Milk

Is known to have high concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), which help exfoliate dead skin, allowing for cell turnover and renewal, it’s an effective moisturiser because it contains lanolin.  Camel Milk contains Vitamin C and elastin which assists with skin repair and elasticity.

Macadamia Nut Oil

Macadamia nut oil has a high content of palmitoleic acid which makes macadamia nut oil an effective antioxidant. Macadamia nut oil is particularly good for dry or mature skin because of its high percentage of palmitoleic acid. The palmitoleic acid protects the skin. 

Aloe Vera

Contains many vitamins including A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6 & B12. Aloe Vera is known for its healing properties for the skin.  It is great for applying topically to burns and abrasions because Aloe acts as an analgesic, helping relieve pain of wounds. Due to aloe’s high-water content (over 99% water) it is a great way to hydrate, moisturise and rejuvenate the skin, Aloe increases the elasticity of the skin making it more flexible through collagen and elastin repair. Aloe is an emollient, helping to soften and soothe the skin. 

Honey

Honey is beneficial for the skin due to its amino acid, peptide, antioxidant, antibacterial composition.  Honey’s primary use in skincare products is related to its potent antioxidant properties. Honey has a multi-faceted role in helping wounds heal has been shown to have some benefits in comparison to traditional medicines and procedures. Honey forms a barrier on skin that can help soothe and protect.

Kakadu Plum Extract

Is well known for its incredibly high Vitamin C content.  When used in natural skincare products, it works to stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is a primary component of connective tissue and helps keep your skin looking young. Vitamin C is also effective at reducing the appearance of scarring or hyperpigmentation as it naturally lightens the complexion.  Kakadu Plum Extract is deeply soothing. Containing gallic acid (a natural anti-inflammatory), this botanical ingredient helps to reduce redness, inflammation and irritation.

Vanilla Essence Extract

The antibacterial properties of vanilla make it beneficial for the treatment of acne. Vanilla, through its antibacterial effects, helps cleanse your skin, reducing the occurrence of pimples and acne.  Vanilla is rich in antioxidants which prevent, and reverse skin damage caused by free radicals. Vanilla is a good source of B-vitamins like niacin, thiamin, Vitamin B6 and pantothenic acid which play an important role in the maintenance of healthy skin.