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Peppermint
(Mentha piperita) Essential Oil In any beauty and skin care products, the astringent property is very essential, as it helps to keep your skin young and healthy. This oil can be used to boost the health of the skin. The oil has the capability to prevent gums, muscles, and skin from becoming stiff. |
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Ravensara
(Ravensara aromatica) Essential Oil Ravensara aromatica is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family, and originates in Madagascar. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves. It is calming and refreshing. |
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Roman Chamomile
(Anthemis nobilis) Essential Oil Calming and relaxing, Roman Chamomile essential oil is great for sensitive skin. |
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Rose Water
(Rosa damascena) Rose Damascena has mild astringent properties, therefore can be used as a toner for oily skin, prone to acne. Rose water refreshes the skin, without stripping it of its natural oils (a common problem with alcohol-containing toners). |
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Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis) Essential Oil Rosemary is probably best known as an herb for cooking! The essential oil is distilled from the leaves and flowers of the rosemary bush. It promotes circulation and can aid dry and flaky skin. Rosemary has an energizing scent that can help clear your mind and boost your day. |
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Sage
(Salvia lavandulaefolia) Essential Oil Sage is a "cure-all" herb with astringent, antiseptic and stimulating properties. It contains camphor and is recommended as a natural antiperspirant. |
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Salt
Dead Sea Salt Dead Sea salt is good for all skin types – from dry and oily to sensitive and troubled. And when used on the skin it can also be good for the body as a whole. This means that it’s good for our skin, bones, and muscles. |
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Salt
Himalayan Sea Salt Himalayan salt makes a perfect bath soak or scrub because it contains larger granules, is good for digging deep, cleaning deep and refreshing all parts of the body. |
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Seaweed
(Hypnea Musciformis, Gelidiella Acerosa, Sargassum Filipendula) Algae Seaweed Algae extract is a rich source of trace minerals, sugars and amino acids derived from seaweed. It is moisturizing and soothing to the skin, helping to protect collagen and increase cell turnover. |
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Sesame
(Sesamum indicum) Seed Oil Sesame oil is rich in vitamins A and E. Vitamin A helps protect the skin. Sesame oil also has natural sunscreen properties and helps filter out some of the sun's rays. |
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Shea Butter
(Butyrospermum Parkii) Shea butter is very nourishing and helps soothe and soften chapped skin making it ideal for lip balms and creams! |
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Spearmint
(Mentha viridis)
Essential Oil Spearmint Oil is known for its antiseptic, restorative and stimulant therapeutic benefits. It helps to relieve headaches and improve congested and acne–prone skin. Aromatherapy Benefits: is known to be an uplifting oil, great for alleviating fatigue and depression. |
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Sugar
(Sucrose) Sugar is a natural humectant, which means it draws moisture from the environment and locks it into the skin. By applying products with sugar or sugar derivatives, your skin stays moisturized and smooth. |
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Sunflower
(Helianthus annuus) Seed Oil With vitamin E and essential fatty acids, sunflower oil is good for sensitive skin as well as mature skin. |
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Sweet Almond
(Prunus dulcis) Oil A source of essential fatty acid, Sweet Almond oil helps to nourish your skin. It is good for all skin types and can help relieve dry, itchy skin. It naturally contains vitamin E, a natural perservative, and therefore does not go rancid as quickly as some oils. Some people with nut allergies can be sensitive to this oil. |
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Tea Tree
(Melaleuca Alternifolia) Essential Oil Tea Tree Oil is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Tea Tree, native to Australia. This oil has excellent anti viral anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties and is known to help the healing of skin irritations and infections. |
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Vitamin E
(Tocopherol) Tocopherols are naturally derived forms of Vitamin E. They are a natural preservative, helping to extend the shelf life of a product while adding their own skin softening properties. |
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Witch Hazel
(Hamamelis virginiana) Water Witch hazel is a plant native to North America that has been used for centuries for its skin soothing properties. Plants like witch hazel contain a high level of polyphenols; the same compounds used to create anti-aging supplements. |
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Ylang Ylang
(Cananga odorata) Essential Oil Coming from the flowers of the plant, this essential oil can help reduce anxiety and is very calming. |
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