Ingredients glossary

ALMOND OIL: extracted from almond nut kernel and a rich source of proteins and minerals. Highly nutritious, naturally protecting and nourishing and especially recommended for dry skins. Has a calming effect on irritated skins.

ALOE VERA: naturally soothes and cools skin and helps healing, has excellent moisturising properties. Aloe also has a calming effect on inflamed skin (such as sunburn).

ANISEED ESSENTIAL OIL: a warm, spicy essential oil. Used in aromatherapy for its naturally comforting effect.

APRICOT: naturally high in vitamins and minerals. An extremely effective nutrient for the skin which is easily absorbed. Especially beneficial for dry and/or sensitive, prematurely aged and inflamed skin.

AVOCADO OIL: an exceptional skin nourisher which helps to keep skin supple. Ideal for dry, dehydrated and mature skins. Naturally rich in protein and fatty acids. Also high in Vitamin C, a natural antioxidant.

BASIL: a natural tonic with anti-fatigue benefits. Relieves muscular aches and pains, enlivens dull-looking skin and improves its overall tone. Gives the complexion a rosy glow.

BEESWAX: makes skin feel supple and provides nutrients to the skin.

BENTONITE CLAY: renowned for its superb deep-cleansing and refining action. Ideal for enlarged pores, oily areas of the skin and for clearing blemishes.

BENZOIN: a soothing, warming and comforting oil with natural anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Benzoin has a rich, creamy, vanilla-like fragrance. Naturally eases tired muscles when used in massage and helps to heal cracked, chapped skin.

BERGAMOT: a refreshing, uplifting and antiseptic essential oil expressed from the peel of the fruit. Has a wonderful citrus aroma that is uplifting to the emotions. Also extremely effective in caring for blemished, oily and sensitive skin.

BLUE CHAMOMILE: an essential oil renowned for its exceptionally soothing and calming properties. Naturally anti-inflammatory and ideal for treating sensitive, itchy skin. Helps to reduce redness of the skin.

CALENDULA: naturally soothing, regenerating and anti-inflammatory. Ideal for dry, damaged skin. Reduces redness and irritation, antifungal and antiseptic.

CARROT SEED OIL: naturally high in vitamins, helps to give skin a fresher appearance. Believed to stimulate red blood cells, adding tone and elasticity and possibly reducing facial lines.

CARRAGEENAN SEAWEED: contains an abundance of mineral salts, trace elements, proteins and vitamins. Used in lotions to soften the skin and prevent premature aging and has a natural soothing action. Recent studies have proved it has good anti-inflammatory effects.

CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL: excellent for dry or oily skins and scalps, has a natural balancing effect on the sebaceous glands.

CHAMOMILE: renowned for its naturally soothing and healing effect on the skin and for helping to relieve stress.

CINNAMON ESSENTIAL OIL: has a naturally astringent and toning action on skin. Also a good antiseptic.

CLARY SAGE: distilled from the flowers and leaves of the plant, clary sage is a deeply relaxing oil that imparts a feeling of well being. Its antispasmodic properties are useful for soothing muscles. Clary Sage is used in skin care as it helps to regenerate cells.

CLOVE ESSENTIAL OIL: a stimulating oil renowned for its natural antibacterial effect.

COCOA BUTTER: oil extracted from cocoa beans. Naturally moisturising, helps to leave skin soft and supple.

CORIANDER: distilled from the seeds, this oil has a spicy, sweet, fragrant aroma. Relieves muscular aches and pains, increases circulation, aids sleep and helps with nervous exhaustion.

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL: an excellent source of fatty acids necessary for healthy skin. Moisturises and softens the skin.

EUCALYPTUS: obtained from the deep green, sickle shaped leaves of the tree. Naturally, antiseptic, clearing and stimulating. Traditionally inhaled for relief during chill or the cold season. Highly effective for muscular fatigue.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: naturally rich in proteins, fatty acids and minerals. Excellent for nourishing and protecting the skin and preventing moisture loss.

FRANKINCENSE: a rejuvenating, balancing and relaxing essential oil extracted from the small bush native to Africa. Renowned for its exceptional rejuvenating properties.

GERANIUM: a balancing, stabilising and nurturing essential oil with a wonderfully fresh floral aroma. Helps to normalise dry and greasy skin.

GRAPE SEED OIL: naturally rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals. An exceptionally nourishing emollient.

GRAPEFRUIT: a naturally uplifting, stimulating and refreshing oil obtained from the peel of the fruit. Grapefruit oil has a delightful tangy aroma that is invigorating and highly refreshing.

GREEN CLAY: stimulates the skin, removing impurities from the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin cells). As the clay dries on the skin, it causes the pores to tighten and the skin to feel firm.

GREEN TEA INFUSION: a natural antioxidant found to be highly beneficial to the skin, mainly in the prevention of cell damage due to UV rays.

JASMINE: a relaxing and sensual oil renowned for its warming and uplifting effects.

JOJOBA OIL: naturally high in proteins and minerals and very similar to the sebum (the oil naturally produced by the skin). Nourishing for the skin with antibacterial qualities.

KAOLIN CLAY: a white powder clay, obtained from Kaolin in South East China. Renowned for its oil-absorbing properties, refines the skin and helps to clear breakouts.

KIWI EXTRACT: naturally high in vitamin C.