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Ingredient info

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Isn't a moisturiser...... Just a moisturiser?

Well actually, no. The main 3 moisturising and hydrating categories are Humectants, Emollients and Occlusives. This also involves hair care too!

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Humectants attract and draw moisture into the outermost skin layers, or hair shaft, by binding with water molecules from the air and deeper layers of the skin, acting like water magnets. Examples of Humectants are Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, Panthenol, Urea.

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Emollients help soften and repair the skin surface, or hair shaft, by delivering lipids to replace lost natural skin lipids and smooth out rough skin texture. Examples of these include Cocoa butter, Shea butter, Fatty acids (eg coconut oil) and Plant oils (eg Olive oil).

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Occlusives help to seal in moisture and protect against external factors by creating a barrier on the skin surface and hair shaft. Examples of these are Fatty acids (eg Coconut oil), Waxes/Wax esters (eg Candelilla wax and Jojoba oil) and Silicones (eg Dimethicone).

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Actives: A broad term for additional ingredients added to skin or hair care products to change the skin or hair in a beneficial way. Examples are Retinol, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid, AHA natural fruit extract, Phytokeratin etc

Extracts/CO2 Extracts: These are natural essences extracted from plants for their therapeutic properties. They are extracted using Carbon Dioxide, the purest and gentlest way to extract the plant essence, creating a concentrated and potent form , used in skin and haircare products, examples are Sea Buckthorn, Comfrey, Rosemary, Aloe Vera, Horsetail etc.

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​Some of the ingredients we use are:

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Sweet Almond oil:

Easily absorbed by the skin and rich in Fatty acids, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E, Sweet Almond Oil is a great Emollient for moisturising and softening the skin. Vitamin E is also known for its antioxidant properties too.​

Olive Oil:

An emollient and occlusive, rich in Omega fatty acids with a high vitamin E and A content with antioxidant properties.​

Argan oil:

Known for its richness in fatty acids with high Oliec and Linoleic acids, and vitamin E. Argan oil has relatively small molecules so is absorbed easily into skin and hair. Argan oil has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, ideal for nourishing, regenerating and protecting all skin types. ​

Jojoba Oil:

Jojoba oil is actually a wax that is is liquid at room temperature. It has emolient and occlusive properties without clogging pores so it is especially good for acne prone skin. Jojoba oil closely resembles sebum which is our skins natural oil lubricant secreted by our skin. Not just an oil for acne prone skin, it is also fabulous for dry skin and mature skin. In hair care it forms a transparent protective film on the hair shaft to lock in moisture. The Erucic acid in Jojoba oil leaves a very silky texture to the hair shaft. It is also very heat stable so is perfect for use in hot oil hair treatments.​

Rice bran Oil:

A medium weight oil. It is rich in Ferulic acid which makes it a potent anti-oxidant. Often used in anti-aging products it helps to improve surface blood flow and skin metabolism. It is also used in hair care to soften and add flexibility to the hair shaft.​

Hempseed oil:

A medium weight dry feeling oil. It has a remarkable Essential Fatty Acid, EFA, content (these are fatty acids that cannot be made by the body so must be gained through diet or topical products) which is great for nourishing skin, hair and nails. It is also thought to have regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties and widely used to offer relief and comfort from Arthritis and joint problems. (There is no THC (Cannabis oil - Psychoactive) or CBD (non psychoactive) in this product).​

Fractionated Coconut oil:

Also known as Capric/Caprylic triglyceride.  A lighter, less greasy feeling oil, easily absorbed into skin and hair. Rich in medium chain fatty acids, it offers excellent emollient and Occlusive properties. It is also great to use in hair products to add shine.

Coconut oil:

 A soft solid oil, easily melted into the skin. An excellent Emollient and Occlusive for skin and hair. Great for giving hair shine and flexibility.

Vitamin E:

Widely known for its powerful antioxidant properties to protect skin cells from damaging free radicals. It also helps strengthen the skins barrier helping to lock in moisture. Widely used also in anti-aging products.

​Shea butter:

Rich in Fatty acids and antioxidants. It is believed to help reduce redness, irritation and inflammation. Acts as an Emollient and Occlusive.​

Cocoa butter:

A medium-hard butter often used in skin care. Rich in Vitamin E, with a high fatty acid content, it is a great Emollient and Occlusive and so is especially good for dry skin.

Panthenol:

Also known as Pro-vitamin B5. A humectant perfect in skin and hair care for deep hydration. Thanks to its small molecule size it can penetrate the hair shaft to give long lasting moisturization so is great for split ends and reducing static.

Dimethicone:

A Silicone fluid with Emollient and Occlusive properties fabulous for locking in moisture in both the skin and hair.

Glycerine:

A Humectant used to draw in moisture and hydrate the skin and hair. Gives a pleasant non-greasy feel to products.

Ecosilk:

(Isoamyl Laurate) A natural and Biodegradable Emollient that helps to give a silky feel to products and reduce the 'Greasy' feel.

Candelilla Wax:

 An Occlusive and vegan wax great for sealing in moisture and creating a protective layers Helps to create a more solid texture to products and often used in Lip balms and body balms.

Epsom Salt:

Also known as Magnesium Sulphate, Epsom salt is not actually a salt but a mineral and is made up of Magnesium, Sulfate and Oxygen. Epsom salts are widely believed to help soothe and relax aching muscles. Magnesium is a common ingredient in products aimed at helping ease aches and pains, and symptoms associated with conditions such as Restless leg syndrome, Muscle cramps, Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome.​

Dead Sea Salt:

Dead sea salt differs significantly to sea salt in it's content. Dead sea salt has a high mineral content and is extremely rich in Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium. The dead sea has been renowned for thousands of years for it's cleansing, detoxifying, restoring and healing properties.​

Himalayan Pink Rock Salt:

Mined in the foothills of the Himalayas, this salt gets it's well known pink hue from the minerals that naturally occur in this area. Himalayan salt contains an impressive amount of minerals, over 80, which is excellent at cleansing and de-toxifying skin.

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