Our Ingredients
We are proud of our organic and non-toxic formulas, based on heritage aromatherapy recipes passed down through our family. We source our ingredients from traceable sources and responsible farming practises. Here's an alphabetical glossary of everything you might find in our body products.
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder
Juice from the leaves of the aloe-vera plant has been used for centuries to heal dry and damaged skin, it’s great for soothing sunburn and irritated skin.
Aqua
Water, used as a universal solvent.
Benzyl Alcohol
Halal alcohol found in many fruits and teas, it works as a preservative, fragrance and solvent and is approved by the Soil Association.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Shea butter is a natural moisturiser, first used thousands of years ago in Ancient Egypt to protect against sun and fierce winds.
Cananga odorata flower oil (Ylang-Ylang)
Maintain skin moisture, clearing and healing of acne, promotes hair growth and acts a natural conditioning agent, it also as antimicrobial properties that can help reduce skin irritation and redness.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Used as a foaming agent and gentle surfactant.
Carpylic/Capric Triglyceride
Derived from coconut oil and is used as a moisturiser.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Stabilises products and stops them from separating and curdling, it is also used to soften skin and is a foam booster.
Chamomilla recutia flower oil (chamomile)
Used for its soothing properties.
Citric Acid
A weak acid found in citrus fruits that works a preservative.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil (Bitter orange leaves and twigs)
Used for scent.
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed
Sweet orange oil used as a fragrance and also serves as a detoxifier, it’s good for acne and dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Derived from coconut oil, this creates bubbles/foaming agent.
Coco Glucoside
Derived from coconut and fruit sugars, it’s a foaming cleanser.
Coconut alcohol
Emulsion stabilizer, surfactant, foam booster.
Decyl Glucoside
A gentle and effective cleanser, good for children’s and babies’ skin.
Dehydroacetic Acid
A Soil Association approved preservative that kills microorganisms and stops our products from spoiling
Glycerin
Found in most soaps and shampoos, glycerine helps to condition skin and hair.
Glyceryl Stearate
Mixture of stearic acid and glycerine which makes skin soft and supple and prevents moisture loss.
Glyceryl Stearate
This is a mixture of stearic acid and glycerine which makes skin soft and supple and prevents moisture loss.
Helianthus Annuus ( Sunflower) Seed Oil
Moisturiser, soothing and conditioning on skin and hair.
Lactic acid
Used in toiletries production as an anti-bacterial cleansing agent.
Lauryl Glucoside
Used as a foaming agent and a good conditioner.
Lavandula angustifolia oil (Lavander Oil)
Used to reduce anxiety and emotional stress, helps aide in the healing burns and wounds, improves sleep, reduces acne and slows aging with powerful antioxidants, improves eczema and psoriasis and can help alleviate headaches, plus it smells lovely.
Levulinic Acid
A natural acid which helps maintain the acid balance of products and the skin to increase resistance to microbial infection.
Maris Sal (Dead Sea Salt)
Salts derived from seawater, slows aging skin, helps to combat fluid retention.
Olea europea Fruit Oil (Olive)
Skin conditioning agent.
Persea Gratissima (Avacado) Oil
Contains vitamins A, various B Vitamins including B1 & B2, Vitamin D and E as well as beta-carotene, potassium and Lethicin, which helps with skin rejuvenation and is known for its anti-oxidant properties.
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil (Sweet Almond Oil)
Contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and Vitamin E, helps to keep skin smooth and gives shine to hair as well.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil (Jojoba)
Moisturising, anti-inflammatory properties, anti-microbial properties so it is good for acne, helps to keep skin firm and hydrated and is rich with Vitamin E.
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative that is accepted by the Soil Association.
Sodium Coco Sulphate
Acleanser derived from coconut oil, sodium coco sulphate also boots foam and bubbles.
Sodium Levulinate
Is the sodium salt of levulinic acid and is used as a preservative and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care product.
Sodium Phytate
Salt from of the corn-derived plant component phytic acid, used as a chelating agent in cosmetics, it has moisturising, skin brightening and oil control properties.
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
This is a skin and hair conditioning agent.
Sucrose Stearate
Skin emollient, it softens and smooths skin.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Commonly known a cocoa butter, it’s a fantastic moisturiser used in many skincare products.
Tocopherol
Tocopherols are a family of vitamin E compounds naturally found in vegetable oils, nuts, fish and leafy green vegetables. It has anti-oxidant properties that help care for the skin.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Pressed from grape seeds, this light oil is used to moisturise skin and hair.
Xanthan Gum
Naturally occurring substance that adds thickness to lotions and creams.