Our Facial Oil Ingredients

Sea Buckthorn Oil has a deep golden orange/red tone present due to its beta-carotene and lycopene content. Containing skin loving beta-sitosterol and is deeply hydrating, excellent for parched skin, helping to lock in moisture leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. Rich in antioxidant Vitamin E, it also contains the rare fatty acid Omega-7 also known as palmitoleic acid, along with palmitic acid. It can help even out skin tone and improve overall skin texture. Some studies suggest that sea buckthorn oil may help alleviate symptoms of eczema and rosacea. 

Anti-Aging

Antioxidant

Healing & Soothing

Moisturising & Hydrating Regenerative

Scar Healing

Skin Brightening

Skin Tightening

Did you know?   Sea Buckthorn is a hardy shrub that can withstand extreme temperatures, drought, and poor soil conditions. It is well-suited to challenging climates, making it a valuable plant for reclamation and restoration projects.

Sea Buckthorn has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia and Europe. It has been used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. 

Rosehip Seed Oil has a long history as a therapeutic remedy and beauty product. It is rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, offers numerous skin benefits, including moisturizing, reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks, and promoting a more youthful complexion. 

Anti-Aging

Anti-Inflammatory

Easily-Absorbed  

Moisturising & Hydrating Regenerative

Scar Healing

Skin Tightening

Did you know?   Rosehip Oil is extracted from the seeds of the amber berry like fruit of the Rosehip bush that grows wild or is farmed – it does not come from the roses we are most familiar with!

It takes approximately 210,000 Rosehip seeds to produce a 30ml bottle of Rosehip Oil, but Rosehip seeds are tiny, ranging from 51.00 mg to 240.00 mg in weight.

Safflower Oil has anti-inflammatory properties that make it helpful for conditions like acne and eczema. It can help to reduce redness and irritation, leaving the skin looking and feeling calmer. It's high in antioxidants, which help to fight against free radicals and oxidative stress.

Anti-Aging

Anti-Inflammatory

Easily-Absorbed 

Emollient

Moisturising & Hydrating

Skin Tightening

Did you know?   Safflower was used as a dye in past centuries.  It is believed that the safflower originated from central Asia.  It has been called “the poor man's saffron” as it was often used as a cheaper alternative to saffron in many dishes, though it is said that the taste is quite bland compared to its counterpart.

Safflower has been found in Egyptian tombs that date back to 3500 BC, and textiles found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb are believed to have been dyed using safflowers! How crazy is that?

Fractionated Coconut Oil for a powerful moisturizer that will leave your skin looking soft and smooth without clogging pores and leaving oily skin. Fractionated Coconut Oil is also a perfect facial moisturizer for sensitive skin.

Anti-Inflammatory 

Cleansing

Easily-Absorbed

Emollient 

Moisturising & Hydrating

Skin Tightening

Did you know? Unlike raw coconut oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil never solidifies making it easier to use in liquid formations.

Olive Squalane is known for its exceptional moisturising and smoothing properties, making it beneficial for skincare formulations. It can help hydrate the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture. Olive Squalane is commonly used in serums, moisturisers, and facial oils to provide intense hydration and enhance the skin's natural barrier.

Anti-Aging

Easily-Absorbed

Moisturising & Hydrating

Did you know?  Human skin naturally produces squalene, the precursor to Squalane, but the production declines with age.

Apricot Kernel Oil is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as essential fatty acids. These nutrients are all beneficial for the skin, helping to keep it healthy, hydrated, and protected. It is also a non-comedogenic oil, meaning that it does not clog pores and is a good choice for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
 

Anti-Aging

Cleansing 

Easily-Absorbed

Moisturising & Hydrating Skin Brightening

Did you know?  Apricots originated in Armenia, nd where the oil has been produced for generations. The region is known for its heritage apricot varieties, grown primarily in Ararat Valley, outside of Yerevan.

Vitamin E a potent antioxidant, offers numerous benefits for the skin, including moisturizing, protecting against environmental damage, and potentially reducing the appearance of wrinkles and scars.

Anti-Aging

Anti-Inflammatory

Antioxidant

Emollient 

Healing & Soothing 

Moisturising & Hydrating

Regenerative

Scar Healing

Did you know?   Vitamin E was discovered in 1922, isolated in 1935 and first synthesised in 1938. Because the vitamin activity was first identified as essential for fertilised eggs to result in live births (in rats), it was given the name “tocopherol” from Greek words meaning birth and to bear, or carry. 

Peppermint -  Peppermint oil can calm and soothe skin because of menthol's cooling effect. This may help ease itching and irritation from issues like hives, poison ivy, or poison oak. 

Amyris - an emollient, which means that it can naturally soften the skin and improve its texture. Its antibacterial properties can deeply cleanse pores and remove unwanted microbes from the skin, helping to prevent breakouts. 

Patchouli – commonly used to support wound healing and reduce scarring due to their citrasicant qualities.

Cedarwood - known for its grounding and calming aroma, offers several skin benefits, including soothing irritation, reducing inflammation, and potentially aiding in acne treatment due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Juniper Berry - known for its purifying and toning properties, can be beneficial for skin, particularly for oily or congested skin, helping to balance sebum production, cleanse pores, and potentially treat acne, dermatitis, and psoriasis. 

Lemon, Sweet Orange and Mandarin – known to improve the complexion of oily skin through their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Ginger -  The antibacterial properties of ginger essential oil can help when spot treating certain areas of skin, whilst also working as a skin-tightening cleanser. 

Geranium – helps regulate skin oils and also has anti-inflammatory properties which can minimize potential issues such as acne or sensitivities. 

Lavender Essential Oil – a truly classic oil in skincare, it supports optimal hydration and the skin’s natural healthful state. 

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – known to be harmonizing both internally and externally, it helps to prevent dryness as well as excessive sebum production. 

Chamomile Essential Oil – both Roman and German Chamomile Oils will naturally soothe inflammation, irritation, or pain associated with skin dryness.