Neem Leaves come from an evergreen tree that is part of the mahogany family. Leaves from African Neem trees are found to contain higher levels of the most well-known active ingredient in Neem. Every part of the tree contains levels of the beneficial compounds. Neem leaves are used because harvesting them does not injure the tree. The beneficial properties of Neem leaves can be summarized as anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and as a facilitator of wound healing. Neem naturally creates compounds that have potent anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, as part of its defense system against environmental intruders. Neem can support skin repair, skin infections, and is particularly useful for skin conditions related to acne, psoriasis, and eczema, athlete’s foot, nail fungus, dandruff, or cold sores.

Aloe Vera leaf is a gel rich in minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids. It is wonderful for soothing and healing skin irritations. Aloe Vera also has an amazing ability to retain and lock in skin’s moisture.

Beeswax is made from flowers by honeybees to create their honeycomb. Used as an emulsifier, thickener and formula stabilizer that protects the skin and prevents moisture loss.

Black tea is rich in antioxidants, vitamin E and C and helps fight free radicals that cause premature aging. Black Tea may also limit the damage UV radiation inflicts on the skin.

Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids that rejuvenate skin, keeping it soft and supple. It works for all skin types and it works just as well for hair.

Dried Milk is an excellent emollient in body care. It contains natural lactic acid that softens and moisturizes the skin. It is also a mild exfoliator that helps reduce wrinkles and improves skin texture.

Lavender Oil – Lavender essential oil has long been used to treat tension and anxiety; in fact the scent of lavender actually increases the brainwaves associated with relaxation. Known for cell repair and rejuvenation, it also holds moisturizing effects for the skin. It helps in the healing of wounds, cuts and sunburns as it aids in the formation of scar tissue. Great for all skin types.

Tea Tree Oil– Helps fight skin infections caused by bacteria, virus or fungus. It is good for oily skin.

Orange Oil– Fights dull skin; is anti-septic, anti-depressant and lifts mood.

Grapefruit Oil– Lifts mood, eases muscle stiffness and helps with acne prone skin and clogged pores. Also helps tone skin with it’s anti-septic properties.

Eucalyptus Oil– Good for insect bites, burns and skin infections. It has a soothing effect on the skin and can help reduce rashes. It helps make skin less flaky and itchy. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Rosemary Oil– It stimulates blood flow and circulation and normalizes excessive oils in the skin. It is good for dry skin, eczema, and acne and has anti-septic, astringent and restorative properties.

Lemongrass Oil– This invigorating oil has great benefits as a muscle and skin toner. It is excellent for post-diet saggy skin. It helps regenerate connective tissue and ligaments, dilates blood vessels, promotes lymph flow and is anti-septic. Good for oily skin.

Cedarwood Oil– Promotes relaxation and supports treatment of acne and dermatitis. It has anti-septic properties and helps ward off bugs.

Peppermint Oil– Helpful for reducing skin irritations like poison ivy or bug bites. It is anti-microbial and helps cool and tone skin. It also constricts large pores (astringent).

Many of our Fragrance oils are blended from essential oils, but because they are not guaranteed to be 100% essential oil they are called fragrance oils. All of our fragrance oils are cosmetic grade.

French clay, or Green clay, is used in high-end spa treatments and is considered an exceptional clay for facial masks.  It removes oil and toxins, draws out impurities and provides deep cleansing by removing dead skin cells and unclogging pores.

Holds many anti-aging benefits. Vegetable glycerin has excellent moisturizing properties and helps keep skin looking young and healthy. It also draws oxygen into the skin, which is beneficial for anti-aging.

 

Just like the name sounds, Grapeseed Oil, also known as grape seed oil, is extracted from the seeds found in grapes. This oil extract is known for its restorative properties. It is light and doesn’t clog pores. It is excellent for supporting clear skin, tightening pores, moisturizing and relieving dark under eye circles.

Green tea is a powerful antioxidant with extraordinary skin benefits. It fights the signs of aging, helps prevent sun damage and boosts skin’s elasticity.

Extracted from a desert shrub, jojoba oil is nature’s most effective moisturizer for skin and hair. Jojoba oil helps prevent and reduce wrinkles, promotes new cell growth and makes skin luminous.

Pressed from the seed kernel of the Mango tree, Mango Butter has beneficial moisturizing properties and wound healing abilities. It also reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores skin’s elasticity.

Neem oil comes from the seeds of Neem trees, which produce a cocktail of molecules that have potent properties. Neem oil is known for being anti-microbial and anti-fungal, as well as having an anti-histamine component. It is rich in emollient fatty acids that can aid skin repair, skin texture, skin healing and skin elasticity.

Organic Liquid Castile soap is a mixture of oils more than it is a soap. It is made of vegetable oil and does not contain animal fats, as some soaps do, which makes it vegan-friendly. It is said to originate from the Castile region of Spain.

Sahara Desert Sand is a very fine, red sand we bring from Mauritania. It is used in soap to exfoliate and stimulate the skin.

Naturally found in the bark of the willow tree, Salicylic Acid is known for being a great treatment for oily and acne-prone skin. It’s known to open pores, increase cell turnover, and gently exfoliate allowing new cell layers to be revealed. It can also help reduce redness, remove discoloration, and stimulate collagen production, increasing skin’s firmness.

These salts have proven to hold therapeutic and rejuvenating properties within its unique mineral content. These minerals are useful in treating and preventing various diseases such as psoriasis, acne and rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and tension.

Shea Butter is a deep skin moisturizer that actually slows skin’s cellular degeneration, while helping skin maintain its elasticity and healthy radiance.

Sunflower oil has many medicinal and cosmetic uses and may be helpful for those suffering with acne, eczema or inflammation. It contains an extremely high amount of vitamin E which helps prevent sun damage of sensitive skin cells.

Sweet Almond oil is a light, nourishing oil that is absorbed easily into the skin without clogging pores. It is a great emollient and contains a high amount of vitamin E.

It is common knowledge that vitamin E is good for your skin. Vitamin E is one of the most powerful antioxidants that protects and repairs your skin. It neutralizes the oxidant effect of free radicals, which are molecules that damage collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles.

Willow Bark extract was the inspiration behind the pain-relieving properties made famous in Aspirin. Salicylic acid is another well-known derivative of Willow Bark, which also has properties that are astringent and anti-inflammatory. It helps the skin look smoother, firmer, and more youthful.