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Castor Oil
Castor oil has very good cleansing properties, it draws dirt from the skin. It is absorbed very slowly by the skin so this makes it excellent for barrier creams and balms.
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Glycerine
Glycerine is an excellent skin softener. It is humectant, which means it attracts water from the atmosphere into the skin, which ensures hydration. We only use Organic vegetable-based glycerine.
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Lecithin
Is a natural emulsifier extracted from soybeans but it also occurs naturally in egg yolk, wheat germ and wheat germ oil. It is very nourishing to the skin and benefits very dry skin, psoriasis and eczema prone skin.
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Lemon Essential oil
Has antiseptic, astringent properties, making it ideal for oily skin. Excellent for adding radiance to a dulling skin. It also has a toning action, which will help to tighten up an aging skin. Also beneficial in the treatment of obesity and cellulite due to its cleansing and detoxifying action.
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Marshmallow Extract
Excellent for hydrating, smoothing and softening rough, dry skin. and has excellent anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory actions.
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Melissa
Has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, soothing, toning, calming yet uplifting properties. Making it valuable in the treatment of cold sores and useful for inflamed and allergic skin conditions.
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Olive Oil
Due to its fattiness, it’s very good for dry, mature and sensitive skin. It has nourishing, softening and protecting properties. It is also anti-inflammatory making it excellent for treating skin irritations, sun damaged skin, eczema, psoriasis and itchiness.
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Rosemary Extract
Has anti-oxidant and invigorating properties. Improves the circulation.
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Shea Butter
It has remarkable nourishing and soothing properties. It contains cinnamic acid, which is responsible for its healing and anti-inflammatory effects. It is suitable for preventing or treating stretch marks during and after pregnancy. Also excellent in hair care products for dry hair and irritated scalp.
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Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil has a nourishing effect on the skin. It can be used for all skin types, even an oily skin. It has excellent pore-reduction qualities, so good to use on large-pored skin.
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Tea Tree Essential Oil
It is highly antiseptic, anti-viral and anti-fungal. Due to its anti-fungal properties Tea-tree can be applied to athlete’s foot and ringworm. Also excellent in the treatment of acne, boils, ulcers and skin eruptions. Five times more effective at killing germs than household disinfectant, yet kind to the skin.
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Vitamin E
Extracted from vegetable oils. It is an antioxidant, which helps preserve the product that it’s in. It also helps free radical damage to the skin (sun light and environmental pollutant damage), which will help prevent wrinkles, stimulates the blood circulation and regulates the skin’s elasticity.
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