Benefits of Key Ingredients
Aloe Vera Extract
(Also known as Medicinal Aloe) Contains 75 nutrients including 8-essential amino acids and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E.
BENEFITS: This succulent plant grows in arid climates and is commonly found throughout Africa and India although it can be found in other areas. Long noted for its healing properties, aloe vera is used in the treatment of wounds, burns and minor skin infections.
Arnica
Is a bright yellow flower that grows in the mountainous regions of North America, Europe and Siberia.
BENEFITS: Arnica is a natural anti-inflammatory that helps to increase circulation and reduce pain and swelling. Commonly used for those with muscle aches and pains, Arnica is excellent when used topically or as a bath soak.
Calendula
Contains fatty-acid esters, carotenoids including beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene, flavonoids, and minerals such as iodine and manganese.
BENEFITS: Calendula is known to bolster the production of collagen and reduce inflammation aiding skin’s natural recovery and restoration.
Camellia Seed Oil
Is rich in oleic acid, as well as vitamins A, B, C and E and various minerals including potassium, zinc, calcium and iron. Notably, camellia seed oil also contains naturally occurring squalane.
BENEFITS: Excellently suited to all skin types, camellia seed oil absorbs deeply into the skin providing long-lasting moisture. Skin will feel softer, more supple and smooth. The nutrients in camellia seed oil help restore skin’s natural pH balance, protect skin from environmental pollutants and age spots/hyper-pigmentation, smooths wrinkles and fine lines and soothes irritation.
Cranberry Seed Oil
A natural anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic agent, Contains omega 6 (linoleic), omega 3 (alpha-linolenic), and omega 9 (oleic) fatty acids, vitamin A, an unprecedented profile of all 8 isomers of vitamin E, and a variety of healthy phytonutrients.
BENEFITS: Cranberry seed oil is ideal for the treatment of rough, dry or mature skin. Relieving scaly, itching skin conditions, this oil penetrates deeply for long-lasting moisture and protection from the elements and sun damage.
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Is rich in Lauric Acid and contains Vitamin E and K.
BENEFITS: Organic coconut oil is known as an exceptional conditioner, leaving hair and skin silky soft.
Goji Berry
Is high in protein, vitamins and minerals such as B1, B2, B6, vitamin E and vitamin C and they contain more carotene than carrots.
BENEFITS: Goji berries, known as one of the “super foods,” can help to soothe numerous skin conditions such as rashes, allergies and psoriasis.
Green Tea
Contains polyphenols and is a rich source of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) a powerful, natural antioxidant.
BENEFITS: Green tea extract naturally removes toxins from the skin. It has even been studied in the prevention of skin cancer as it appears to reduce levels of cancerous proteins, blocking the reaction which causes tumors to grow.
Olive Squalane
A natural powerful antioxidant and contains vitamins A, D, E and K.
BENEFITS: Natural and potent antioxidant, the addition of olive squalane oil to our blend is vital for fighting stubborn, acute, dry skin. It is also known to clear up difficult skin problems, such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes and helps prevent brown age spots from forming.
Passion Fruit
Is high in Magnesium, Potassium and especially high in Vitamin A and C as well as essential fatty acid Linoleic Acid.
BENEFITS: Passion fruit is known for its anti-inflamatory properties and makes an excellent emollient. Recommended to treat dry skin conditions and to help nourish the scalp.
Pomegranate
Is a potent source of antioxidants and punicic acid (an essential fatty acid).
BENEFITS: Pomegranates contain ingredients that are natural anti-aging agents. The oils extracted from this fruit help to improve skin’s elasticity, texture and tone while soothing and leaving skin well hydrated.
Rose Hips Oil
Rose hips oil contains a notably high amount of vitamin C as well as essential fatty acids, oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids and trans-retinoic acid.
BENEFITS: Rose hips oil is well-known for repairing damage created by scarring, acne, burns and sun exposure. Beyond its rejuvenation abilities, rose hips oil is also an excellent hydrator reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on mature or aging skin.
Shea Butter
Is rich in vitamins A and E.
BENEFITS: Shea butter has a wide range of healing and preventive benefits. Increasingly popular among massage therapists, shea butter will leave skin soft, supple and healthy.
Titanium Dioxide
Is a naturally occurring mineral.
BENEFITS: Titanium dioxide is used for its excellent reflective qualities as it helps protect skin from harmful UV rays.
Vitamin E
Is a potent fat soluble antioxidant. which is most know for its ability to help protect against environmental damage and remove free radicals which damage cell structure.
BENEFITS: Also knowns as tocopherol, vitamin E is well known for its ability to help protect against environmental damage, remove free radicals (responsible for cell damage) and helps to improve circulation and promote healing when needed. This makes it especially good for scar treatment, acne and the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.
Zinc Oxide
Is an active ingredient used as a protective ingredient in sunblocks.
BENEFITS: Because zinc oxide and the other most common physical sunscreen, titanium dioxide are not absorbed into the skin, they are nonirritating and nonallergenic.