Natural/Organic Ingredients
Spring Water – Aqua - Simple and purified water, the lifeblood of all creation, is an emblem of purity and a sumptuous source of vital minerals. These natural minerals gathered in the water as it bubbled up through the deep, filtering substrate to the earth’s surface. "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans." Kahlil Gibran
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) – Singing with a hearty 96% ceramides, glorious golden Jojoba is the seminal supplier of sumptuous ceramides to populations of parched skin. Ceramides make up a key part of our skin’s extra cellular matrix that protects and plumps our skin. The substantive sum of ceramides in jojoba oil is very similar to those in the skin, and act to balance sebum and maintain moisture. Ceramides act like a magnetic-moisture that bonds, protects, and plumps to truly lock in moisture to the lipid barrier. It has an unparalleled ability to moisturize the skin, balance oil production, deep clean pores, and create long-lasting conditioning effects that soften skin to perfect silk. It is packed with peptides and lipids and contains the highest levels of phenolic compounds found in nature, along with antioxidants and all soluble forms of vitamin E.
Raspberry Seed (Rubus idaeus) – This elegant emollient lavishes the skin with the sumptuous super-smoothing oil expressed from the succulent seeds of red raspberries. Differing from the cold-pressed seed oil, our special supercritical extract version is all that and more! This distillation process delivers twice the regenerative sterols and much higher amounts of naturally occurring antioxidants, like ellagic acid. Richer in phospholipid giving this extract stability, and it also has exceptionally high levels of alpha and gamma tocopherols (vitamin E) in active free form, pro-vitamin A content, coteries of carotenoids, and a nourishing dose of omega 3. The faint fruity aroma and seriously silky viscosity suture both skin and senses, and this concentrated chrism is especially adept at satisfying all skin.
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) – Aloe vera is a magical, succulent plant that grows in warmer climates. It has a sturdy leaf which offers a clear, gelatinous pulp. This pulp creates an incredibly soothing balm for delicate skin. Offering pitch-perfect levels of hydration, aloe has magnificent properties that seep into the skin to relax the appearance of redness and puffiness. Our aloe vera offers a double dose of moisturizing hydration for the skin. As a naturally-occurring moisturizer, it sinks into skin, locking in moisture. At the same time, aloe vera forms a perfectly, porous layer on top of the skin to keep moisture in and keep the rest out.
Acacia (Acacia senegal) – This naturally occurring resin is a fragrant, hardened sap harvested from the acacia tree. In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans used this special resin to balance the skin, and we love it for its lovely emulsification as this beneficial ingredient also helps to join spring water with lipids in this lovely lotion.
Seaweed Extract (Fucus vesiculosus) – Seaweed is rich in essential minerals, phytonutrients, vitamins, amino acids, and omega 3 fatty acids. This numinous nectar makes seaweed a popSular toner to improve the appearance of puffiness, patchiness, and discoloration.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) – The gooey offerings of this root give us an unexpected emollient that is softening and balancing. Marshmallow is used to moisten dry, rough skin, reduce redness, and bring balance to overly dry or overly oily skin.
Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) – Slippery Elm is a mucilaginous bark with slippery, soothing benefits that help to soften the skin. It slips moisture into skin to diminish dryness and redness.
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) – Comforting Chamomile is infused from the delicate diminutive petals of aromatic chamomile flowers. It relaxes tissue, reduces redness, and pares puffiness.
Chickweed (Stellaria media) – This playful plant is packed with properties perfectly suited to skincare. Chickweed is soothing and perfectly suited for sensitive skin.
Cleavers (Galium aparine) - Gorgeous green Cleavers is an herb that grows abundantly all over the planet. Its honeyed juice is a super-soothing tonic that refreshes and tightens the skin.
Rosehips (Rosa canina) – The hips of the Rose rejuvenate skin from your head to your toes! Rose hips contain high levels of vitamins, and essential fatty acids, plus vitamin C and lycopene. This ingredient has an affinity for skin and supports elasticity to improve the appearance of scars, dryness, and wrinkles.
Neroli (Citrus aurantium) – Neroli is notorious for smoothing and soothing scars, spots, stretch marks and acne. This stimulating, purifying oil gently exfoliates and rejuvenates, to give you smooth, fresh skin. It is often used to fade wrinkles and reduce the look of spots and marks from acne.
Blood Orange (Citrus sinensis)- Blood Orange essence is brilliantly firming, terrifically toning, and happily rejuvenating for skin and spirit. This uplifting oil improves the appearance of skin’s firmness and elasticity.
Mandarin Petitgrain (Citrus reticulate) – Merry Mandarin Petitgrain bursts with fresh, fruity fragrance and the sweet, exciting tang of orange blossoms with whispers of plum. Steam distilled from the leaves and the young, tiny fruits of the mandarin tree, the resulting oil is as relaxing and soothing as Mandarin Essential Oil, yet with high levels of calming esters.
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini) - Pleasant Palmarosa is distilled from a tropical, fragrant grass resulting in an aromatic oil that smells like a lemony-geranium-rose and is simply splendid for the nose! This formidable skin rejuvenator is rich in mighty monoterpenols, emollient esters, loving linalool, and generous geraniols. It is packed with beneficial botanical compounds. This potent oil tones and rejuvenates the skin. It is used to support radiant skin and to achieve balance between oiliness and dryness.
Comfrey Root (Symphytum Ocinale) - Comfy comfrey comes from the Latin “confirma,” which means “with strength,” and symphtum “to unite.” This classic herbal skin strengthener shields and energizes the skin. It also improves texture and tone.
Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) -Queen Anne’s lace anoints your face with queenly grace. Carrot oil stimulates oil production in pitch perfect ratios, regardless of your skin’s current state. Oily, dry, and combination skin can all benefit from the stimulating, moisturizing power of Carrot seed.
Grapefruit Seed Extract (Citrus grandis) - This excellent extract is derived from organic grapefruit seeds. This rich source of antioxidants tones the skin and stabilizes the lotion. Stringent quality control and purity tests confirm it is free from adulterants and gluten.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) - Treasured turmeric is a tonic of golden-goodness for skin. Through supercritical extraction, all of turmeric’s lipophilic (oil-loving) compounds are captured from the plant’s roots. This special extraction process captures much more of the aromatic volatile oils, lipids, and pigments than a typical powdered herb.
Sage - (Salvia officinalis) & Rosemary - (Rosmarinus officinalis) - These potent and pure nectars contain hundreds of plant bio-actives and antioxidants that extends the life of this crème by slowing the oxidation process. It brims with cogent compounds that revive-alive the skin.
