Ingredients Used In Our Products: 

Pure Unrefined Certified Organic Shea Butter - Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit

• Certificate No: C804091EU-01.2006 - copy attached.
• Obtained from the seed of the Shea Tree (Butyrospermum Parkii) common to West Africa.
• The tree bears green plum-like fruit, which turn dark green when ripe.
• Shea Butter is expressed from the pits of the fruit of the African butter tree.
• Shea Butter is smooth and lightly coloured with a texture of playdough and a slightly nutty scent that melts at skin temperatures making it ideal for balms and lotions.
• Shea Butter can be added to soap, balms, lotions and other topical toiletries for maximum skin nourishment, moisture retaining and soothing qualitites.
• Shea Butter is also a valuable addition to moisturizers and cell therapy creams.
• Shea Butter is high in Linoleic Acid content making it ideal for dry and cracked skin, dermatitis, sunburn, rashesand many other skin problems.
• When used to make soap it makes a hard, shiny and conditioning bar with stable lather and it gives a very luxurious feel to the end product.

Cocoa Butter - Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

• Obtained from the fruit of the Cacao tree in Africa.
• The butter is extracted from the seed kernels of the tree.
• Prevents drying of the skin and development of wrinkles.
• Reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores skin flexibility.
• Is particularly high in moisturising qualities.
• A wonderful additive in moisturisers, creams and as a heavier moisturiser in body butters.
• Has a smooth texture and is edible.
• Has a melting point of approx 35*C.
• Contributes hardness when used to make cold process soaps.

Mango Butter - Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

• Obtained from the fruit seed of the Mango Tree (Mangifera Indica).
• It exhibits excellent moisturizing and good lubricity on skin.
• Is a super smooth butter that melts at skin temperature making it ideal for balms.
• Protective effects against the sun.
• Prevents drying of the skin and formation of wrinkles.
• Reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores flexibility.

Apricot Kernel Oil - Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

• Light oil obtained from the kernels or pits of apricots.
• Rich and nourishing oil which is light in texture, highly emollient and is readily absorbed into the skin.
• High in mineral and vitamin content, especially vitamin A.
• Especially good for prematurely aging, inflamed, dry or sensitive skin types, though suitable to all skin types.
• Popular as a body oil as it does not leave an oily film on the skin.
• Used alone or in massage and is often found in lip balms, creams and other toiletries.
• Is an excellent and gentle oil to use on babies skin and is ideal for nappy rash, chaffing and cradle cap.

Sweet Almond Oil - Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

• * A fine, non-drying emollient oil expressed from the kernel of the sweet almond.
• * A nutritious and softening oil on the skin.
• * Rich in trace minerals, oleic acid and Linoleic acid (polyunsaturated fatty acid).
• * Effective in treating skin conditions such as dry skin, itching, cracking and inflammation.
• * Is a slightly heavier oil than apricot kernel oil which makes it more effective for massaging in cooler winter months.

Olive Oil - Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

• A rich oil expressed from ripe olives.
• Excellent for use in massage oils, creams, soaps and lotions for dry and normal skins.
• Lovely oil to use on babies.
• Rich in oleic acid, it helps to protect and nourish skin.
• A soothing and emollient oil that is great in massage blends, scalp treatments and creams.
• Used at 100% to make castile soaps which are very mild and has small lather.

Sunflower Oil - Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

• Contains vitamin A, B-complex, D and E and is rich in calcium, zinc, potassium, iron and phosphorus.
• This oil is light in texture and is beneficial in assisting the skin to heal.
• One of the principal components of human cell membranes.
• Not suitable for massage as it is easily absorbed by the skin.
• Perfect for bath oils and lotions.

Grape Seed Oil - Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

• Soothing and healing effects on the skin.
• Ecologically sound product that is made from the seeds of grapes after the wine is pressed.
• High in Vitamin E and is 76% essential fatty acid & linoleic acid (also known as omega 6).
• Low in saturated fat.
• Contains natural chlorophyll and valuable antioxidants (proanthocyninidins).
• A light and penetrating oil that is absorbed easily and has no perceptible odour.
• Slightly astringent so it tightens and tones the skin.
• Will not aggravate acne.

Jojoba Oil - Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

• Very similar in composition to human natural skin oils.
• Penetrates the skin rapidly to nourish it.
• Softens and moisturizes mature and dry skins.
• Has antioxidant properties and does not go rancid easily.
• It is not actually an oil but a liquid wax ester.

Rice Bran Oil - Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil

• Helps combat the signs of aging as it is a source of Vitamin E, antioxydants and other micronutrients.
• It is hypoallergenic.
• Is used in sunscreens and hair conditioners as it contains oryzanol which intercept ultraviolet rays at the skin's surface.
• Contains 2-3 times more linoleic acid than olive oil.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil - Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

• Recognised for its outstanding oxidative stability.
• Helps to stabilise other oils, thus extending their shelf life.
• Helps to moisturise skin and hair.
• Unique in that it contains over 98% fatty acids.
• Developed to replace sperm whale oil in the 70's to protect the species.
• Used in lotion bars and lip balms to extend shelf life.
• Helps to moisturise the skin and hair better than most oils and also helps to prevent moisture loss.
• In lip balms it revitalises dry, cracked lips and keeps them moist longer.

Macadamia Nut Oil - Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

• An unsaturated pale yellow oil that is highly monosaturated, making it very healthy.
• Is a very stable oil that is cold pressed from the nut of the Macadamia tetraphyla tree.
• Closely resembles human sebum.
• Absorbs quickly into the skin and has a long shelf life.
• Low oral toxicity which makes it an excellent choice for baby products, lip balms and facial formula's.
• Contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
• Has very high levels of palmitoleic acid and so acts as an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes from deterioration.
• Palmitoleic acid does not occur in any other plant oil.

Calendula Infused Olive Oil 

      - Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

• Made by infusing calendula petals in a good carrier oil like olive or sweet almond.
• It is a golden yellow in colour.
• Used for slow healing wounds, burns, rashes, ulcers inflamed, dry, damaged skin and eczema.
• Helps stimulate the growth of new tissue.
• Soothes skin eruptions.
• Very mild and excellent for all skin types and baby products.

Emu Oil - Emu Oil

• A deep penetrating oil known to draw into the skin anything that is used along with it.
• Helps sore muscles, aching joints, pain and inflammation.
• Is non clogging to the skin and also very nourishing.
• Helps to rejuvenate skin cells and reduce scarring.
• Helps eczema and psoriasis.
• Good for all skin types.

Olive Squalane -

• Squalane produced today is derived from olives and is highly stable.
• Boosts cell regeneration and oxygenation.
• Helps prevent the formation of 'age spots'.
• Heals cracked and chapped skin.
• Softens the most rough-textured skin and leaves no oily residue.
• Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
• Helpful in counteracting conditions of eczema, psoriasis and post operative skin.
• A valuable lipid that is extremely compatible with the skin and is safe for all skin types.
• It is a botanical lipid that is duplicate in molecular structure and weight to human lipids.
• It decreases dryness, smoothes scaly skin and acts as a barrier on the skin to keep moisture in.
• Has a natural affinity to the skin because it is one of the main ingredients of human sebum.
• Its soft, silky and non greasy to the touch.
• Its quickly absorbed deep into the skin and aids in the acceleration of new cell growth.
• An unsaturated oil with similar molecular structure to Vitamin A.
• Is naturally present in human skin and after the age of about 25 it rapidly decreases.
• One of the most powerful moisturisers around.
• A clear and colourless liquid.
• Provides a barrier to the skin preventing transdermal water loss.

Colloidal Oatmeal - Avena sativa

• Natural product which helps soothe and soften dry skin and relieve itchy skin rashes and irritations.
• Obtained from whole oats which are very finely ground, which enables the grain to readily absorb liquid.
• When added to bath water it instantly gives a slightly milky consistency, which coats the skin and moisturizes, softens and protects it.
• Used in bath water, it helps soothe conditions such as eczema, chicken pox and shingles.

Hydrosols

• Obtained from the steam that is collected during the distillation of essential oils.
• They are highly nourishing.

Lavender Hydrosol

• Gentle, balancing for all skin types.
• Cooling in summer heat.
• Soothing on sunburns, windburns and healing to irritations.
• Gently tones oily, dry and mature skins.
• Recommended for fragile or damaged skin.
• Emotionally its relaxing and revitalizing.
• Eases stress and reduces mental fatigue.
• Lavender is 'adapting' to your body and your psyche's needs, either soothing or revitalizing.
• Recommended for infant care.

Rose Hydrosol

• Used for physical, emotional and spiritual healing.
• It stimulates the skin, heightening the blood flow.
• It controls and balances sebum production, making it useful for dry and oily skin.
• Is used to balance and restore the skin's PH and helps tighten pores.
• Its antibacterial properties help fight acne.
• Reputed to be useful in the treatment of all sorts of dermatitis.

Orange Flower Water - (Neroli)

• Obtained from the orange blossom of the bitter orange tree.
• An excellent astringent and cleanser.
• The oil from this orange flower is called neroli and its scent is used to reduce stress, anxiety and induce sleep.
• Mildly astringent and good for oily or acnied skin.
• Can be used to wipe toddler's faces to ease them out of temper tantrums.
• Recommended for over-excited babies as its calming without causing sleepiness.

Green Tea - Camellia Sinensis Leaf

• Used as the water portion for some of our soaps.

Green Tea Extract - Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

• Has been found to reduce some forms of human cancer induced by physical and environmental carcinogens.
• Has strong antioxidant properties and works at protecting against tumor development by attacking and destroying free radicals.

Goats Milk - (Lactose)

• Lactose from the milk of goats.
• Packed with milk proteins, it smooths, firms and softens and cleanses the skin.
• Has excellent nutritive value and is packed with proteins, beneficial fats, vitamins, amino acids and calcium.
• Contain lactic acid which remove the upper layer of the skin to reveal smooth, new skin.
• Used in milk baths, lotions and soaps.
• Leaves skin feeling silky smooth with a hydrated apprearance.
• High in hydrophilic (water) and lipoophilic (fat) factors and has beneficial vitamins and sugars.

Beeswax - Beeswax

• Is the wax secreted from the underside of bees, which they use to make the walls of the honeycomb.
• It will not become rancid and has germ-killing properties.
• In beauty products it forms a protective barrier on the skin to help guard against environmental irritants and to lock in moisture.

Honey - Honey

• Contains many vital vitamins and minerals.
• Its made from the nectar of flowering plants and trees by bee's.
• Honey has a very high potassium content that makes it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in it.
• Its also one of the best-known humectants.

Epsom Salt - Magnesium Sulfate

• The two major components of Epsom Salts, magnesium and sulfates, are easily absorbed through the bath.
• Sulfates are known to improve both nutrient absorption and toxin elimination.
• Magnesium is known to relax muscles and reduce stress.
• Are great for kids bedtime baths as they are said to increase the sleep cycle and improve digestive function.
• Parents of autistic kids have found them to be helpful.
• Are excellent for reducing swelling and inflammation making them good for sore, tired muscles.
• Draws toxins and splinters from the body.
• Sedates the nervous system.
• Work well in scrubs, masks and soaks as they exfoliate and soften.
• Do not dry the skin like other salts do.

Sea Salt - (Sodium Chloride)

• Used for removing dead skin from the body and scalp.
• Used to heal and balance the body.
• Draw toxins out of the body.
• Nourish the skin with important trace minerals.
• Softens bath water.
• Gently cleanses skin.