Description
Coconut Oil:
INCI: Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut oil
Has numerous health and beauty benefits:
- Rich in healthy fatty acids
- Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects
- Improves nutrient absorption
- Stimulates metabolism
- Supports digestive health
- Benefits for bone and dental health
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
- Protects against Candida albicans infections
- Hydrates the skin
- Repairs hair, bones, and dry skin
- Protects against aging and UV damage
Shea Butter :
INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit
A true natural treasure from Africa, shea butter has multiple benefits. Used for centuries for its exceptional properties on skin and hair, its composition rich in fatty acids and vitamins makes it a choice ingredient in any natural and effective skincare routine.
- Active ingredients of Shea: Shea butter is rich in oleic acid, stearic acid, essential fatty acid (linoleic acid), phytosterols with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and vitamins A and E. These components give it exceptional moisturizing, nourishing, regenerating, healing, and protective properties for the beauty of skin and hair. Thanks to its rich and creamy texture, shea butter is easily absorbed by the skin, leaving it soft, supple, and perfectly moisturized. Another positive aspect is that it forms a protective barrier that helps prevent dehydration and protects the skin from external aggressions such as wind, cold, or sun.
- Thanks to its exceptional properties, shea butter is perfect for preserving natural moisture and intensely nourishing dry skin on the face and lips. It penetrates deep into the epidermis, providing a soothing, healing, and regenerating effect. It helps restore the natural skin barrier while leaving the skin soft, supple, and radiant.
- To reduce stretch marks on the body: Shea butter is renowned for its regenerative and healing properties, making it an effective treatment for reducing the appearance of stretch marks on the body. By regularly massaging the affected areas with shea butter, you can improve skin elasticity, stimulate collagen production, and reduce the visibility of stretch marks. It is particularly ideal for all expectant mothers to prevent stretch marks. It can be safely used undiluted during pregnancy.
- To reduce wrinkle depth: Thanks to its anti-aging properties and vitamin content, shea butter can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By improving skin elasticity, it helps smooth and firm the skin, for a more youthful and radiant complexion. Applied regularly, it helps prevent skin aging and maintain its youthfulness and vitality. It also creates a protective barrier against external aggressions and oxidative stress, which are responsible for premature aging.
In short, shea butter is a true plant-based treasure, offering a multitude of benefits for skin and hair. Whether it is to calm irritation, soothe sunburn, reduce stretch marks, or prevent the first signs of wrinkles, it is a natural and effective choice for daily self-care.
Cocoa Butter:
INCI: Theobroma CACAO Seed butter
Cocoa butter is a natural ingredient with numerous benefits, particularly for skin, hair, and cardiovascular health.
- Moisturizing Properties: Cocoa butter is an excellent natural moisturizer. Thanks to its richness in fatty acids, it penetrates deeply into the skin, nourishing it and leaving it soft and supple. It is particularly effective for treating dry and rough skin, and it helps retain moisture by forming a protective barrier.
- Antioxidant Effects: Rich in antioxidants, cocoa butter helps protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals. These antioxidants can also reduce inflammation and slow skin aging by diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Benefits for Skin and Hair: Cocoa butter is often used in cosmetic products for its soothing and healing properties. It helps to soothe skin irritations and promotes skin cell regeneration. In addition, it is beneficial for dry hair, restoring its elasticity and shine.
- Mood Boost: Cocoa butter contains compounds that stimulate the production of serotonin and dopamine, two neurotransmitters that can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.
In summary, cocoa butter is a versatile ingredient that offers numerous benefits for skin, hair, and overall health. Whether in cosmetics or cooking, it is a valuable asset to incorporate into your daily routine. To enjoy its benefits, you can use it pure or incorporate it into homemade skincare recipes.
Jojoba oil:
INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis
Organically crafted Jojoba oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Simmondsia Chinensis shrub, native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Northern Mexico and arid California.
Although referred to as an oil, Jojoba is actually a liquid plant wax with remarkably similar properties to our skin’s own sebum – the oily secretions our skin produces to protect itself.
Rich in beauty-boosting vitamins A, E and D, plus antioxidants and fatty acids, Jojoba oil is able to penetrate deeply, reaching below the top layer of skin for maximum nourishment.
As Jojoba oil is so closely matched to the skin’s natural oil, it is quickly absorbed, helps to hold moisture in the skin without leaving a greasy residue.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Jojoba oil has wonderful nourishing, regenerative and moisturizing properties, hence it is helps to soothe sensitive and inflamed skin and is a good treatment for dry and mature skin.
Its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties are perfect for healing acne-prone skin as well as other bacterial skin conditions.
Jojoba oil is also high in Vitamin E which supports skin elasticity and helps to reduce the appearance of ageing.
Because Jojoba oil absorbs deep into the skin, it works well as a scalp and hair moisturizer, hydrating hair follicles from the inside out.
Its natural emollient properties help seal moisture into dry, split ends and also works well for treating dry scalp and dandruff.
Shea Oil :
INCI: Vitellaria paradoxa
Our organically crafted Shea Oil, also called Shea Nut Oil, is extracted from the nuts of the Vitellaria paradoxa (formerly Butyrospermum parkii), commonly known as Shea (Karite) Tree, indigenous to Africa. Shea Oil is a lighter-weight, more potent sibling of the more popular deeply-nourishing ingredient, Shea Butter.
Shea Oil can be considered as a fractionated form of Shea Butter since it is actually obtained as a co-product in the Shea Butter making process. Unlike Shea Butter, which remains solid and waxy at room temperature, Shea Oil has a smooth, velvet-like consistency similar to that of a typical cold-pressed oil, thus making it easier to use in cosmetic formulations.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Used topically, Shea Oil absorbs easily into the skin to deliver intense moisture without irritating skin, leaving an oily residue, or clogging pores. This makes it ideal for skin types that are oily, sensitive, and mature as well as skin afflicted with acne and eczema. Rich in compounds that restore collagen, Shea Nut Oil is an effective anti-wrinkle treatment that plumps the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and aging. Shea (Vitellaria Paradoxa) Oil can be useful in treating burns and sun damage and is also a favorite for helping reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. It is commonly found in cosmetic products such as face creams, lip balms, and sunscreens, as its antiseptic and astringent properties help to repair skin.
Because Shea Oil has excellent emollient and moisturizing properties, it is also widely used in shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments. Its conditioning properties moisturize dry, frizzy, damaged, and brittle hair without leaving hair smelling unpleasant or feeling heavy and greasy. By eliminating dandruff, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil strengthens hair and reduces hair loss, enhancing the growth of healthier and possibly longer hair.
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Saffron is a valuable ingredient for the skin, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and brightening properties that help improve the appearance and health of the skin.
Antioxidant Properties
Saffron is rich in antioxidants, such as crocin and safranal, which protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals.
These compounds help prevent premature aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Brightening Effects
Saffron has brightening properties that can help reduce hyperpigmentation, age spots, and blemishes.
By inhibiting melanin production, it contributes to a more even and radiant complexion.
Anti-inflammatory Properties
Saffron’s anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent choice for soothing skin irritations and inflammation.
It is particularly beneficial for sensitive skin and skin prone to conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Hydration and Nourishment
Saffron is also known for its ability to deeply hydrate and nourish the skin.
It contains essential vitamins and minerals that help maintain hydration and strengthen the skin barrier, leaving skin more supple and radiant.
Healing and Repair
Saffron promotes collagen production, which helps accelerate the wound healing process and reduce the appearance of scars.
Its restorative properties make it an ally for improving skin elasticity and promoting a smoother texture.
How to Use Saffron
To benefit from saffron’s properties, it can be used as a serum, mask, or incorporated into moisturizers.
Regular application is recommended to maximize its beneficial effects on the skin.
In short, saffron is a true treasure for skincare, offering a multitude of benefits that help maintain healthy, radiant, and rejuvenated skin..
Sweet Almond and Saffron oil:
INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis oil and Crocus Sativus extract
Organically crafted Saffron oil, is produced by low temperature maceration of the vivid, crimson threads (stigmas) derived from the flowers of the Crocus Sativus (commonly known as the Saffron Crocus) in organic cold pressed Sweet Almond oil. Saffron has been used as a natural skin treatment since ancient times and continues to be a popular choice for healing salves and skin care around the world.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Sweet Almond and Saffron oil is a natural anti-aging remedy, rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. It’s known to have skin brightening and healing properties and can help cure marks, even out skin texture and lighten skin complexion giving the skin a golden glow. It is also an excellent moisturizer and skin conditioner.
Sweet Almond and saffron oil also has powerful antioxidant and skin protective properties. Its antioxidant nature means it is useful for both preventative methods for skin care as well as for healing already damaged skin. Besides, Saffron infused Oil is excellent for nourishing and strengthening hair and scalp, and soothing irritation and swelling from hot conditions including rashes and eczema. With all its benefits, Saffron infused oil makes a fabulous addition to all your skin and healthcare products.
Bakuchi Oil
INCI : Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Oil
Our organically crafted Babchi Oil, also called Bakuchi Oil, is cold pressed from the exquisite black seeds of the Psoralea Corylifolia plant, native to Sri Lanka and India. With its dark red-brown color and strong nutty aroma, Babchi Oil has since long been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its magical effects to cure various skin diseases such as psoriasis, leukoderma, and leprosy.
Psoralea corylifolia plant is of immense biological importance, naturally rich in the antioxidant Bakuchiol. In the recent years, Bakuchiol has been gaining popularity due to various researches and is touted to be the next alternative to Retinol – an ingredient that has traditionally been used in anti-ageing skincare products. The benefits of Bakuchiol are very similar to those of Retinol but without the downsides of Retinol – which can cause redness and skin irritation and is prone to photochemical instability. This means that cosmetics containing Bakuchiol can be used on sensitive skin and both morning and evening unlike Retinol which must be use overnight only due to its photo-sensitising effect on skin.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Babchi (Bakuchi) Oil is known to reduce the appearance of fine lines andu00a0face wrinkles by stimulating collagen production. It also helps improve uneven skin tone by reducing the pigmentation and also promote skin elasticity and firmness. Bakuchi Oil is also useful in products formulated for acne prone skin as it prevents the process of lipid peroxidation in the skin’s sebum by keeping the acid mantle active. This reduces the overproduction of bacteria on the skin’s surface and reduces the keratinization of cells.
Babchi Oil is also widely used in sunscreens and tanning products, and in hair and scalp products, particularly those that promote regrowth of hair lost due to alopecia. Bakuchi Oil is also useful in infections, as it inhibits the growth of fungi and bacteria due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.
This is a cosmetic ingredient meant for external use only
Argan Kernel oil:
INCI: Argania Spinosa Kernel oil
Organically crafted Argan Ooil is cold-pressed from the kernels of the Argania Spinosa trees growing in the arid valleys of southwestern Morocco. Popularly referred to as Liquid Gold, Argan oil is prepared by hand in a traditional, labor-intensive method and extracted directly from the dough-like paste by kneading it until all the precious oil is squeezed out.
Argan trees grow and tenaciously survive in semi-desert areas of the Mediterranean and are known to live up to 200 years. The deep roots and small leaves of the Argan tree allow it to resist arid winds and water loss, resulting in a nut with a unique oil profile. For centuries, women across the Mediterranean have used Argan oil in their beauty regimen for vibrant, healthy-looking skin and hair.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Argan oil is gaining increasing attention by personal care manufacturers and the spa industry due to its impressive sterol and fatty acid composition. The oil is rich in Omega-6 Linoleic Acid and Omega-9 that help the skin maintain its elasticity as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Argan oil can also be helpful in treating acne and other skin ailments, including psoriasis, and it is perfect for nourishing dry hair and nails. Argan oil improve the elasticity of the skin making it more supple and is recommended for inclusion in formulations intended to support maturing skin.
Argan oil is often used on the skin, nail and hair, and works well in lotion and cream recipes, or when used alone. Unlike many commercially-available varieties of Argan oil, ours is a high-quality oil with a mild, pleasant nutty aroma.
Vitamin E Oil:
Our organically crafted Vitamin E Oil is sourced naturally from non-GMO plant sources: Sunflower and Soybean Oils. Soothing and moisturizing, our Vitamin E Oil is high in d-alpha-tocopherol, a powerful antioxidant which helps in neutralizing free radicals, moisturizing skin, and improving the appearance of visible skin aging. By absorbing the energy from UV rays, Vitamin-E Oil provides photo-protection, preventing UV-induced free radical damage.
Cloudberry seed oil:
INCI: Rubus Chamaemorus seed oil
Organically crafted Cloudberry seed oil is cold pressed from the seeds of amber-colored Rubus Chamaemorus berries, also popularly called Nordic Berry or Knotberry, found deep in the Nordic marshes and wet meadows growing in damp and freezing conditions.
When ripe, this rare golden berry is slightly tart, lightly sweet, and very juicy and is commonly used to make jams, juices, and tarts.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Cloudberry seed oil is rich in Vitamin C, an antioxidant that stimulate the production of Collagen: a skin protein that promotes the renewal and growth of skin cells. Collagen is the protein that forms the protective tissue in the body. Rubus Chamaemorus seed oil is also high other antioxidants – Vitamin E, Carotenoids, Phytosterols and Ellagic Acid – that protect from free radical damage brought on by the harmful sun rays and other environmental factors, like pollution. By regenerating the skin cells from UV damage and promoting the healing of other scars and damage done to the skin, Cloudberry seed oil is able to help in delaying and combating fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging.
The natural conditioning agents of the Cloudberry (Nordic Berry) seed oil are incredibly active and help noticeably in treating inflammation, soothe the skin surface and promote faster healing and recovery of damaged skin. In addition, it has antiseptic, fungicidal and bactericidal properties that make it helpful for acne and other skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. With its unique, well-balanced profile of Omega 3, 6 and 9 Essential Fatty Acids, Cloud Berry seed oil provides hair with excellent moisturizing benefits, bring out hair’s natural sheen, and help with easier manageability.
Lingonberry seed oil:
INCI: Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Lingonberry seed oil absorbs rapidly and serves as a versatile, nutritive oil within a wide array of cosmetic, personal care and aromatherapy applications.
Lingonberry seed oil is characterized by a very high content of Vitamin E in the form of Tocotrienols that are called super vitamin Es, due to their particularly strong antioxidant activity. Lingonberry Seed Oil also has the highest content of Alpha-Linolenic acid among all the berry seed oils.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Thanks to its high content of antioxidants in the form of vitamin E and phytosterols in the form of beta-sitosterol, Lingonberry Seed Oil shows nourishing, regenerating, protective and moisturizing effect.
Due to its unique composition, it is suitable for all skin types, especially dry, normal, tired and that with signs of aging.
Lingonberry seed oil works to deeply penetrate the skin to soothe and reduce inflammation while protecting skin against sun damage. Its high antioxidant content helps repair the damage caused by free radicals, which causes the skin to wrinkle and thicken.
When used as an ingredient in haircare products, the deep conditioning properties of Lingonberry seed oil introduce shine, softness, and volume to hair that is dull, dehydrated, and flat.
Its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties help eliminate dandruff, leaving a cooling sensation on the scalp. By stimulating circulation to the scalp and eliminating dirt and buildup therein, Lingonberry seed oil prevents damage to the hair follicles and increases the growth of stronger, healthier hair.
Rose de Mai Essential Oil:
INCI: Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Used throughout history for its evocative, delicate fragrance and visual beauty, Roses of every color and size seem to encourage feelings of ecstasy and contentment and are esteemed for being metaphorical heart openers. Because of its amazing therapeutic properties, wide array applications in skin care, aromatherapy, and fine perfumery, and extremely limited supply, pure genuine Rose Centifolia Otto is considered one of the most precious essential oils in the world.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Rose Otto has been used for centuries for its beautifying properties. This regal oil, widely used in emotional healing and boasting broad therapeutic uses, is one of the cornerstones of perfumery. Thanks to the unique combination of antioxidants like Citronellol and Geraniol, Rose Centifolia Essential Oil helps diminish signs of aging and slows down the free radical damage that causes aging. That makes it beneficial for dry, mature and sensitive skin.
In aromatherapy, Rose de Mai Essential Oil is thought to inspire mental calmness and emotional stability. The rose aroma is comforting, balancing, and rejuvenating. Since the dawn of time, Rose Oil has been considered one of the most potent natural aphrodisiacs. Rose Oil is also known as Women’s Oil helping with hormonal and menstrual problems and imbalances.
Colloidal Oatmeal:
INCI: Colloidal Oatmeal
The nutritional composition of colloidal oatmeal gives it numerous benefits, particularly in the treatment of dermatological conditions. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and emollient properties, it helps repair the skin barrier and helps relieve the following conditions:
- Rashes.
- Erythema.
- Itching and eczema.
- Dry skin.
- Atopic dermatitis.
- Burns.
- Diaper rash.
Emollients are substances that have the ability to soften and moisturize the skin to reduce symptoms such as itching and scaling. Although available in many forms, colloidal oatmeal stands out for its suitability for all skin types.
That said, studies suggest that this type of oatmeal is also useful for combating the symptoms of xerosis, or excessively dry skin. Generally, it is considered safe, well-tolerated, and can reduce the dependence on corticosteroids and their potential adverse effects.
Of course, it is important to note that this is not a first-line treatment for skin conditions. In cases of burns, acne, and dermatitis, it is essential to consult a dermatologist for other treatment options. Oatmeal is generally used as an adjuvant to soothe discomfort.