Where Nature Meets Beauty
WHERE NATURE MEETS BEAUTY
Herb |
Extraction Method |
Properties |
Therapeutic Use |
CHAMOMILE |
Steam distillation from flower head |
Antiseptic, Bactericidal Anti-inflammatory Hypo-allergenic , Anti-fungal |
Allergies, Dermatitis, Eczema, inflammations, rash Reduces redness & inflammation, soothes irritation |
CALENDULA Contains Vitamin A, B, D & E |
Flower maceration |
Anti-inflammatory, Anti bacterial Nourishing & Restorative Regenerative |
Nourishing and restorative to dry and chapped skin Promotes hair growth & hydrates |
Essential Oil |
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FRENCH LAVENDER |
Steam distillation from fresh flowering tops |
Bactericide, Antiseptic, Antiviral Anti-depressant Deodorant & decongestant |
Dandruff and Dermatitis, Eczema, Inflammation, Depression, emotional stress and mental distraction |
YLANG YLANG |
Steam distillation from freshly picked flowers |
Antiseptic Anti-depressant Aphrodisiac |
Oily skin, poor hair condition, irritated skin, prevents fading of colour treated hair |
BERGAMOT |
Peel extraction |
Antiseptic Anti-depressant Deodorant |
Eczema, oily scalp, psoriasis Stress related conditions, anxiety and depression |
GLOSSARY
Behentimonium Methosulphate – non Genetically Engineered rape seed oil, the mildest detangling ingredient available
Cetearyl Alcohol – plant derived wax from coconut, used as a thickener and emulsifier.
A white waxy solid with a low fatty alcohol odour used to bind together water and oils. Suitable as a detangling ingredient and helps thicken conditioners.
Citric Acid – Vitamin C, preservative. Derived for Citrus, a natural preservative
Cocamidopropyl Betaine – coconut and palm oil, a low foaming agent
An organic compound that is extremely mild and easily biodegradable cleanser. Natural and safe foaming qualities gently clean without stripping away natural oils.
Dimethicone - Derived from Silica, makes hair shiny and slippery
Glyceryl Stearate – vegetable emulsifier. 100% vegetable derived. Gentlest and safest emulsifying wax available.
Uses as a natural emollient and thickening agent. Adds thickness, shine and manageability whilst soothes, softens and protects.
Hydrolized Collagen – soy bean, nourishes hair follicles
Hydrolysed soy protein – protein, nourishes hair. Natural ingredients made from soybeans.
Acts as a conditioner, giving body and texture to hair. The protein becomes attracted to the hair cuticles and forms a protective layer, then softens and repairs hair in addition to providing fullness, shine and gloss.
Olefin Sulphonate – derived from Olive oil
Panthenol – Vitamin B5, strengthens hair
Readily absorbs in to the hair, contact with the hair cuticle it penetrates directly into the cortex of the head. Provides added lustre, long lasting moisturisation and has a conditioning effect. Reduces the formation of split ends, serves to repair damaged hair and can thicken up damaged hair up to 10%
Simmondsia Chinensis – Jojoba seed oil - Jojoba seed is the liquid wax produced in the seed of the Simmondsia Chinensis plant (Jojoba plant). An emollient and has excellent moisturising properties.
Sodium Chloride – sea salt, used as a thickener
Tocopherol – Vitamin E, keeps hair flexible. Effective anti-oxidant with healing and rejuvenating benefits, help to prevent cell damage by neutralising free radicals.
Vegetable Glycerin – moisturiser