Aloe Vera

Aloe Barbadensis

Aloe is a succulent perennial of the lily family with skin enhancing value in the juice of its leaves. It is native to Africa and commercially grown in warm and tropical climates around the world. The leaf gel is rich in beneficial polysaccharides and amino acids and has been used to soothe the skin for more than 2500 years. Is used externally to rebalance dryness and calm delicate skin.

Arnica

Arnica Montana

The arnica plant has a bright yellow, daisy-like flower that has been used in homeopathic medicine for hundreds of years. It is typically applied to the skin to soothe sensitive areas as it helps to rebalance sensitivity and cool delicate skin.

Black Elder

Sambucus Nigra

Elder flowers grow in large flat umbels and are followed by small round deep purple berries. Elder extract has antioxidant properties and helps brighten and refresh and soften the skin.

Burdock

Arctium Lappa

During the Middle Ages, burdock was valued for treating a number of ailments and is a popular folk medicine today. Burdock has pronounced soothing properties and has been used traditionally to rebalance sensitivity on the skin and scalp.

Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) Oil

A natural, waxy plant extract used as an emollient to help moisturise, soften and smooth the skin, keeping it supple.

Calendula

Calendula Officinalis

Known for its bright yellow and orange flowers, calendula has been has pronounced soothing properties and has been used to rebalance sensitivity on the skin and throughout the body for centuries.

Chamomile

Matricaria Recutita

Chamomile is a very popular herbal tea and is known to have hydrating and calming properties. It rebalances dryness and helps restore the skin’s radiance and freshness.

Daisy

Bellis perennis

Daisy has astringent and calming properties and is used to refresh the skin whilst helping to rebalance oiliness.

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

It is used in traditional American Indian medicine to help fight winter chills. It is a bitter, astringent herb that helps to rebalance oiliness on the skin.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

The ginkgo is the oldest living tree species, geological records indicate this plant has been growing on earth for 150 - 200 million years. Ginkgo has powerful antioxidant properties and helps to reduce the visible signs of ageing, by protecting and firming the skin.

Green Tea

Camellia Sinensis

It is rich in natural plant antioxidants that are beneficial to the skin by helping to reduce the visible signs of aging. It helps maintain a smooth, balanced and enlivened complexion by protecting the skin from the damage caused by free radicals.

Groomwell extract

Lithospermum erythrorhizon

A Chinese herb with pronounced soothing and cooling properties to help rebalance sensitivity on the skin.

Horsetail

Equisetum arvense

Horsetail is rich in a variety of minerals and grows wild in hedgerows in Northern Europe. It is a flowerless plant that has the mineral silica deposited in its stems. It has been used to hydrate, fortify and maintain balance on the skin

Juniper Berry

This aromatic, bittersweet herb known for its powerful cleansing and tonic action on the skin. The essential oil is hydrating and revitalising to the skin.

Kaolin (Green Clay)

Kaolin is naturally-sourced clay that helps to rebalance oiliness and absorb impurities. It contains beneficial minerals and trace elements that help leave it feeling hydrated and refreshed.

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

A well known hydrating and calming essential oil, often used in aromatherapy and cosmetic preparations. It is used to rebalance dryness on the skin leaving it feeling refreshed and hydrated.

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

What we think of as ‘licorice’ flavour is mostly anise; licorice itself tastes very sweet and musty. Traditionally the dried root has been used for its excellent soothing and hydrating properties help it to rebalance dryness. It also known to have skin brightening and softening properties.

Marshmallow

Althea officinalis

Marshmallow root contains a high percentage of natural mucilage; giving extracts of a marshmallow root a thick, syrup-like consistency. It is this humectant quality that gives marshmallow its intensive hydrating and softening properties that rebalance dryness on the skin.

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Peppermint is has a refreshing aroma, due to the volatile oil present in its leaves, which provide a soothing and cooling effect on the skin.

Rose

Rosa gallica

Rosa gallica is an old fashioned, sweetly fragrant rose whose precious, rich oil is used to soften, balance, and restore the skin.

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary contains potent antioxidants and a natural compound called ursolic acid which has skin restorative properties. Rosemary invigorates, restores and enlivens the skin and scalp, rebalancing oiliness. Its essential oil has a reputation for enhancing focus and memory during stressful times.

Sage

Salvia offinalis

Sage is primarily a culinary herb as all parts of the plant have a strong, scented aroma and a warm, bitter, somewhat astringent taste, due to the volatile oil contained in the leaves. It has an astringent action on the skin and helps rebalance oiliness.

Sichuan Peppercorn extract

Zanthoxylum alatum

A Chinese herb with a gentle warming and soothing effect that calms delicate skin, rebalancing sensitivity.

Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

A waxy material derived from cocoa beans and used for its natural emollient, moisturising and skin softening properties.

Turmeric

Curcuma Longa

It is rich in natural plant antioxidants that are beneficial to the skin by helping to reduce the visible signs of aging. It helps maintain a smooth, balanced and enlivened complexion by protecting the skin from the damage caused by free radicals.

Viola

Viola odorata & viola tricolor

Viola has pronounced soothing properties. Viola is particularly cooling to the most delicate skin and helps to rebalance sensitivity.

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Witch hazel is a refreshing astringent, with clarifying and toning properties. It helps to rebalance oiliness whilst firming and smoothing the skin.