What are the benefits of using Botanicals?
Sandalwood oil (santalum album)
* works wonders for dry and ageing skin
* removes the old skin and provides the new skin the nutrients it need to grow healthier than before
* great for minor burns
* antiseptic - for acne
* for rejuvenation and regeneration of skin cells
* great for acne and oily skin
* anti fungal - for treatment of pimples
* does not allow the acne to spread due to infection
* good for dehydrated skin
* heals psoriasis
* soothes chapped and cracked skin
German Chamomile oil (matricaria recutita)
* anti-inflammatory
* heals dry skin
* heals psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, pimples
* reduces puffiness
* great for sensitive skin types
* improves elasticity in aging skin
* will help to heal herpes, burns, wounds, itchy skin
* aid in the narrowing and healing of unsightly facial capillaries
Lavender oil (lavendula)
* it is known to hydrate the skin
* anti bacterial and antifungal
* helps to reduce couperose ( thread veins, congested capillaries)
* great for dehydrated skin, mature skin, aged skin
* heals psoriasis, burns, sun damage, rashes and itchy skin
* reduces wrinkles
* diminishes scars
Tea Tree oil (melaleuca alternifolia)
* heals eczema, pimples, acne, psoriasis, herpes, cold sores, chicken pox, shingles
* antifungal, antibacterial
* as an antiseptic it is valuable for general skin care, acne, and blackheads
* treatment for cuts, burns and insect bites
Sea Buckthorn oil (hippophae)
* for mature, aged skin
* helps to combat wrinkles and other symptoms of malnourished or permaturely aging skin
* helps to heal sun damage
* promotes the recovery of therapeutic radiation treatment and cosmetic laser surgery
* valued for its rejuvenating, restorative and anti aging action
* natural source of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2
* helps to relieve eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, burns, inflamation
Evening Primrose oil (oenothera biennis)
* contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
* used in the treatment of skin discolorations
* reduce skin blemishes and visible skin redness
* lightens dark circles around eyes
* improves firmness and better elasticity
Grapeseed oil (vitis vinifera)
* great skin moisturizing properties
* regenerative
* rich in antioxidants
* contains vitamins, minerals, protein, GLA(72%), vitamin E
* makes skin soft and supple
* firms skin tissue
* non allergenic properties (sensitive skin)
* good for damaged and stressed tissues
* reduce the look of stretch marks
* particularily rich in linoleic acid (omega 6 - EFAs)
* contains omega 3,6,9
* prevents hair loss
* heals eczema, psoriasis
* great for reducing wrinkles
Sweet Almond oil (prunus amygdalus)
* contains vitamin E
* wonderfully rich and moisturizing
* nourishing for all skin types
* great slip and glide - makeup application
* moisturizing, nourishing, smoothening and firming properties
Rosehip oil (roca moschata)
* contains 40% linolenic acid ; vitamin A
* vitamin A helps reduce inflamation of the skin, contains retinol
* counteracts dryer skin
* reduces fine lines and wrinkles
* encourages normal cell growth and regeneration
* protects the skin from exposure to UV rays
* excellent moisturizer
* treats dry skin, age spots, inflamations, dermatitis
* treats irritation and scars
* fights wrinkles and aging skin
* contains vitamin C
* prevents the formation of keloid scars
Borage oil (borago officinalis)
* beneficial for those with skin problems and disorders such as dryness, eczema and psoriasis
* excellent anti inflammatory properties and can relieve acne swelling
* helps to reduce stretch marks
* greast moisturizer
* keeps skin looking young and feeling supple
* richest source of GLA - gamma linolenic acid, one of the fatty acids that are essential to good health
Avocado oil (persea gratissima)
* rich in Vitamin A,D,E, lecithin, potassium
* reduces age spots, heals sundamage and scars
* increases the amount of collagen in the skin
* easily absorbed into deep tissue, makes it ideal for mature skins
* relieves the dryness and itching of psoriasis and eczema
Apricot oil (prunus armeniaca)
* readily absorbed into skin, no oily residue
* good source of Viamin A and Calcium and minerals
* beneficial to sensitive, dry and mature skin types
* rich in oleic and linoleic acids
* smooth and lightweight
* good for skin that is dry and irratated
Grapefruit oil (citrus paradisi)
* works wonders in fighting acne and other skin conditions
* astringent and antiseptic properties
* rich in vitamin C
* tightens puffy skin and reduces enlarged pores
