BOTANICALS

Aloe:    A soothing, cooling healer, best known for its ability to aid burns.  Aloe has antioxidant and antibacterial properties and is deeply moisturizing and anti-inflammatory.  It can also treat various skin conditions such as psoriasis and acne. 

Apple Blossoms:  Produced in Spring, apple blossoms are highly aromatic.  High in antioxidants, they help rid the body of free radicals; it also acts as a stress-reliever, digestive aid and clears up the complexion.  Lots of Vitamin C brightens the skin by lightening hyper-pigmentation and this antioxidant also reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Avocado:  Rich in nutrients, avocado is excellent for both skin and hair.  Filled with beta carotene, lecithin, omega fatty acids, Vitamins A, D and E, it deeply hydrates while also protecting the skin and reversing the signs of aging.  It even provides a natural sunblock.  All these nutrients increase collagen which helps skin stay smooth, strong and elastic.  It also heals and calms chapped or irritated skin.   

Argan:  From a nut that grows only in Morocco, Argan oil is referred to as “liquid gold” in the beauty industry for its amazing benefits to skin and hair.  High levels of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids (oleic and linoleic acid) assist with skin permeability delivering nutrients more efficiently.  The omega fatty acids also help strengthen skin tissues and these antioxidants aid in wrinkle prevention and improve skin’s elasticity.  A golden, luxurious oil, Argan feels amazing on the skin, absorbing easily and leaving no greasy finish behind.  

Arnica:  A powerful topical, Arnica reduces pain and inflammation and helps to reduce and heal bruising, sprains, sore muscles and joints.  

Bergamont:  Known for its distinctive smoky, green citrus scent, bergamont’s antibacterial qualities keep skin clean and also balance sebum production.  Additionally, it is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic making it a very useful topical agent on sore muscles and joints.

Black Pepper:  Spicy and stimulating, black pepper is naturally warming on the skin.  It also has an antiseptic effect on the circulatory system, and is naturally antibacterial.  

Blood Orange:  A rosy citrus from the Mediterranean, blood orange is uplifting and de-stressing as an essential oil.  It can ease nervous tension and promote a happy mood.  Its compounds are a natural insect repellent as well.  High in antioxidants, specifically anthocyanins, it is anti-inflammatory and reduces redness as well as aches and pains.

Calendula:  An amazing topical healer, calendula is astringent, antibacterial, antimicrobial and is good for healing cuts, scrapes, minor wounds, red and inflamed skin, sunburn, acne and many rashes.  It is incredibly soothing and gentle, so it works for all skin types.  It also reduces redness, relieves muscle spasm and is a great detoxifier so it can be used for eczema and acne. 

German Chamomile:  (Internal use)  A natural sedative for both the mind and body, German Chamomile is sweet and fragrant.  As well as being naturally calming, it is also antispasmodic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory to the system.  

Roman Chamomile:  (Topical use)  Roman Chamomile is much more pungent than German Chamomile and is an excellent cooling agent for the skin:  it is antispasmodic, antiseptic, fades dark spots, antioxidant, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory.  It works to soothe irritations, helps wounds heal, relieves pain and calms skin with its cooling effects.  

Blue Cypress:  Exuding a lovely pine/forest scent with a hint of smoke and citrus, Blue Cypress is also anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and an analgesic: working to relieve pain topically.