Aqua
Water
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- Natural drinking quality rainwater
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- Rainwater is collected and passed through a series of filters to remove any impurities. It is stringently monitored for purity
- After filtration, the water is drinking quality
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Backhousia citriodora oil
Lemon myrtle oil |
- Distilled from the leaves of the lemon myrtle tree
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- Strong antibacterial properties
- Citrus floral uplifting aroma
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Benzyl benzoate |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Benzyl salicylate |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Bisabolol |
- An extract from chamomile
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- Anti-inflammatory agent
- Soothing and calming properties
- Excellent on sensitive skins
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Boswellia carterii oil
Frankincense oil |
- An essential oil taken from resin of the frankincense tree
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- Assists to help prevent lines and wrinkles
- Its astringent properties may also help balance oily skin conditions
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Butyrospermum parkii butter
(certified organic)
Shea butter |
- Derived from the fruit of the karite tree
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- Emollient which is deeply moisturising, softening and nourishing
- Leaves a protecting film on the skin
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Calendula officinalis flower extract |
- Extracted from calendula flowers
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- Excellent for soothing and calming the skin
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Camellia oleifera seed oil
Camellia oil |
- Extracted from camellia flowers
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- Gives a pleasant non-greasy feel on the skin
- Similar composition to olive oil
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Canarium commune gum oil
Elemi oil |
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- Has skin stimulating properties
- A natural fragrance fixative
- Steam distilled
- Native to Phillipines
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Caprylic / capric triglyceride |
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- A fatty mixture of glycerides derived from coconut
- Used as an emollient and emulsifier with quick skin penetration properties
- Enhances smooth product application
- (Naturally found in human blood plasma)
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Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil
Pequi fruit oil |
- Expressed from the fruit of the Pequi tree
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- Used as a skin conditioning agent
- Contains a high level of skin nourishing natural oils
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Cera alba
Beeswax |
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- Used as a thickener, emulsifier and stiffening agent in balms and creams
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Cetearyl olivate
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- Improves skin hydration & moisturising effect
- Excellent skin absorption
- Similar to natural skin sebum
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Cetearyl alcohol |
- Derived from coconut & palm kernel oil
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- An emollient and viscosity regulator
- Note: this is NOT a grain distilled alcohol
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Cetearyl wheatstraw glycosides
(&) Cetearyl alcohol
Wheatstraw extract
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- Extracted from the wheatstraw heads
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- Extremely nourishing and skin protecting
- An emulsifying agent for oil-in-water emulsions
- This is a wax product and is not a grain distilled alcohol
- Gluten free
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Cetyl Palmitate |
- A lipid wax derived from the esters of olive oil fatty acids
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- Offers excellent long term moisturisation and skin hydration
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Chamomilla recutita flower
Chamomile flower extract |
- Extracted from chamomile flowers
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- Used as an infusion of flowers, known for its skin soothing quality
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Cistus ladaniferus oil
Cistus oil |
- Steam distilled from the cistus gum
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- Helps to stop bacteria growth
- Speeds up skin regeneration
- Useful for treating chronic slow-healing skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis
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Citral |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Citronellol |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Citrus aurantium amara oil
Bitter orange oil |
- Expressed from the bitter orange fruit
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- A tonic effect on the skin
- Helps to clear up skin blemishes
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Citrus aurantium bergamia
(fruit) oil
Bergamot oil |
- Expressed from the bergamot fruit
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- Has antiseptic properties
- Balances oil for oily complexions
- Free from bergaptene, ensuring it is not photosensitive
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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil
Orange oil |
- Expressed from the orange fruit
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- Soothing on dry irritated conditions
- Stimulates circulation improving general conditions of scalp and hair
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Citrus grandis oil
Grapefruit oil |
- Expressed from the grapefruit
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- Helpful in treating acne, congested and oily skin
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Citrus grandis seed extract
Grapefruit seed extract |
- Extracted from the seeds of the grapefruit
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- Has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties
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Citrus medica limonum oil
Lemon oil
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- Expressed from the peel of the lemon
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- Being an astringent it has an effective cleansing effect on greasy skin
- Stimulates circulation improving congested skin
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Citrus tangerine peel oil
Tangerine oil
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- Expressed from the peel of the tangerine
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- A gentle, safe oil, that assists with skin circulation
- Helps to prevent the effects of stretched skin
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Coco-glucoside
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- Derived from coconut oil glucose (fruit sugar)
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- Very gentle cleanser (surfactant)
- Cleanses by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so they can be rinsed off
- Natural occurring fatty acid
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Cocos nuciferaoil
Coconut oil |
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- Solid at room temperature
- Excellent on dry, rough and wrinkled skin
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Cocos nucifera oil / arnica montana extract
Arnica oil |
- Distilled from arnica flowers & leaves
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- Renowned for its soothing properties and ability to aid bruising
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Daucus carota oil
Carrot oil |
- Extracted from the carrot root
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- Good for skin tone
- Emollient that is rejuvenating and nourishing
- Source of Beta-carotene and Vitamin A
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Decyl glucoside
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- Derived from palm and coconut oils
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- Used for its foaming and cleansing action
- Has antibacterial properties
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Elettaria cardamomum oil
Cardamon oil |
- Steam distilled essential oil from the dried fruits & seeds
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- Antiseptic
- Fragrance
- Cardamon is part of the ginger family
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Eugenol |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Euphrasia officinalis
Eye Bright Herb |
- Extracted from the eye bright herb
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- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Used as a soothing, antimicrobial and skin conditioner
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Farnesol |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Galactoarabinan
Larch tree gum |
- Extracted from the gum of the larch tree
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- Excellent moisture control and humectancy properties
- Improves skin appearance of superficial fine lines
- Environmentally sustainable larch trees
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Geraniol |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Glucose
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- A sugar isolated from plant sources (cane or beet)
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- A simple sugar manufactured by green plants during photosynthesis
- Assists with product penetration into the cells
- (Naturally occurs in our blood)
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Glucose oxidase
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- Naturally occurs in honey and milk
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- A natural preservative in honey
- A protein enzyme
- Acts as an antimicrobial barrier
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Glycerin
Vegetable Glycerin
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- Derived from natural plant sources
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- Excellent humectant & emollient properties
- Helps to hydrate, soften and soothe the skin
- Assists the outer epidermis in retaining moisture
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Glyceryl oleate
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- Naturally occurring fatty acid derived from coconut oil
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- Used as an emollient and emulsifying agent
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Glycine soja oil
Soy bean oil
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- Excellent skin benefits with a high content of essential fatty acids
- Used as an emollient and skin conditioner
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Hammamelis virginiana extract
Witchhazel extract |
- Infusion of witchhazel in vegetable glycerine
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- Witchhazel is astringent, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory
- It helps to lessen razor burn and controls bleeding from nicks
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Hypericum perforatum oil
St John’s Wort oil
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- Obtained from the flowers of the St John’s Wort plant
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- An emollient with anti-inflammatory properties
- Acts as a vaso-constrictor, assisting to reduce the appearance of dilated capillaries
- Soothes pain and promotes skin healing
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Jojoba esters
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- Derived from the esterfication (natural process) of jojoba oil
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- A wax ester that leaves a protecting film on the skin
- An emollient that helps with the smooth consistency of the cream
- An ester is a molecule of a fatty acid and a fatty alcohol combined
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Juniperus communis oil
Juniper oil |
- Distilled from juniper berries
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- A tonic for oily and congested skins
- Has detoxifying and antiseptic properties
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Juniperus virginiana oil
Cedarwood Oil (Virginia) |
- Distilled from cedarwood bark
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- Benefits the skin by its sedating ability which relieves irritation and itching
- Increases blood circulation
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Kaolin
Halloysite clay |
- A pure white clay from Matauri Bay, New Zealand
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- Assists with removal of dead skin cell by acting as a poultice, drawing impurities out of the skin
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Lactic acid
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- A natural component of honey
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- Naturally derived lactic acid (Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)) assisting in cell renewal and skin rejuvenation
- The exfoliating nature of AHA’s contribute to softer skin, younger looking skin
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Lactoperoxidase
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- A peroxidise enzyme found in milk
- Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
- (Naturally occurring in tears & saliva helping to protect the body from infection)
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Leptospermum scoparium oil
Manuka oil
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- Distilled from manuka tree leaves and flowers
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- Used for its skin toning and anti-microbial properties
- A concentrated essential oil with strong anti-septic properties
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Limnanthes alba seed oil
Meadowfoam oil
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- Extracted from meadowfoam flowers
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- A very stable moisturising and rejuvenating oil
- Used as an emollient
- Contains unique fatty aids of benefit to the skin
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Limonene |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Linalool |
- Plant derived pure essential oil component
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- Forms part of the product’s fragrance – ‘Parfum’
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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Macadamia seed oil |
- Extracted from macadamia nuts
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- Has a fine texture that absorbs readily into the skin to nourish and protect
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Macrocystis pyrifera extract
Kelp extract
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- Extracted from New Zealand brown kelp
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- Provides essential nutrients, especially minerals
- Source of silica for healthy hair
- Grows ½ m / day – source very sustainable
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Mel
Manuka honey
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- Derived from sustainable local bee-keeping / honey producers
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- Maintains moisture level in the skin as a natural humectant
- International recognition for its antimicrobial properties referred to as UMF (Unique Manuka Factor)
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Melaleuca alternifolia oil
Tea tree oil
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- From the leaves and flowers of the tea tree plant
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- Strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties
- Steam distilled from environmentally sustainable sources
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Mentha piperita oil
(Certified organic)
Peppermint oil |
- Steam distilled from peppermint leaves
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- Relieves skin irritations and itching
- Cools the skin and is a very refreshing skin tonic
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Ocimum basilicum oil
Basil oil |
- Steam distilled from basil leaves
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- Soothing and refreshing on the skin
- Increases circulation
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Oenothera biennis oil
Evening primrose oil
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- Extracted from the flowers of the evening primrose
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- Helps feed the skin and soothe skin irritations
- This is primarily a result of the high amounts of gamma linoleic acid, and essential fatty acids
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Olea europaea leaf extract
Olive leaf extract
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- Extracted from the leaves of the olive tree
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- Powerful free radical scavenger and anti-oxidant
- An emollient that increases skin hydration
- Prevents the growth of bacteria
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Olea europea fruit oil
Olive oil
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- Extracted from the ripe fruit of the olive tree
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- Its composition is close to the natural lipids of the outer surface of the human skin
- Contains nutrient beneficial glycerides of essential fatty acids
- Used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent
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Orbignya oleifera seed oil
Babassu seed oil
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- A fixed oil extracted from the nuts of the babassu tree
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- Excellent skin moisturising properties
- Used as a an emollient
- Made up of skin nutrient glycerides of fatty acids lauric, myristic and oleic
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Parfum
Natural (essential oil) fragrance |
- Derived from natural plant essential oils
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- A blend of isolates (components) 100% natural
- See specific product labelling for potential allergen components
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Pelargonium graveolens oil
Geranium oil |
- Steam distilled from the flowers and leaves
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- Useful for all skin conditions as it balances sebum and keeps the skin supple
- Has cicatrisant/wound healing and antiseptic properties
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Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
(Certified organic)
Pracaxi fruit seed oil |
- Harvested from the seeds of the Pracaxi (Pentaclethra Macroloba) tree
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- Excellent hair moisturising, conditioning & antistatic properties
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Persea gratissima oil
Avocado oil
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- Extracted from the avocado fruit
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- A nutritious oil containing vitamin D among others and essential fatty acids (linoleic acid) that make it very nourishing, restorative and moisturising
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Phormium tenax leaf juice
New Zealand Flaxgel |
- The gel naturally forms at the base of the flax plant leaf
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- A refreshing gel that has a high quantity of natural skin nutrients & polysaccarides
- Soothing and hydrating on the skin
- Healing properties
- Native to New Zealand
- Sustainable source
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Phormium tenax seeds
Flax seeds |
- Ground up New Zealand flax plant seeds
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- Used in our soaps as an exfoliating compound
- Sustainable plant source
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Pinus radiata bark extract
Pine bark extract |
- Extracted from the bark of the pine tree
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- It’s high content of flavonoids gives it strong antioxidant properties
- Environmentally sustainable sources
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Pogostemon cablin oil
Patchouli oil |
- Extracted from the patchouli plant
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- Tissue regenerator helping stimulate skin repair
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Pomaderris kumerahou flower / leaf extract
Kumerahou extract |
- Derived from the flowers and leaves of the Kumerahou plant
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- A high saponin content results in natural lathering properties
- Wild crafted from local Kerikeri plants
- Environmentally sustainable
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Prunus amygdalus dulcisoil
Almond oil
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- Obtained from the ripe seeds of the sweet almond
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- A very nutritious oil used as a skin conditioning agent
- An excellent emollient for the skin
- Great for dry / mature skin
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Ricinus communis oil
Castor oil |
- Extracted from the castor oil plant
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- Used as a carrier agent in our balms
- Environmentally sustainable
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Rosacanina fruit oil
(certified organic)
Rosehip oil |
- Critically extracted from organic rose hips
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- Helps the skin to heal and regenerate the skin
- Assists in preventing the formation of keloid scar tissue
- Its high fatty acids and vitamin C content makes it essential in the prevention of wrinkles and signs of premature ageing
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Rosadamascene flower oil
Rose otto oil
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- Extracted from the rose flower petals
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- Emollient and hydrating properties
- Stimulating and antiseptic
- Helps to fight lines and wrinkles associated with ageing
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Rosmarinus officinalis oil
(certified organic)
Rosemary oil |
- Steam distilled from the rosemary leaves
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- Helps to stimulate blood circulation to the skin
- Has anti-microbial (bacteria and fungi) activities
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Salvia sclarea oil
Clary sage oil |
- Extracted from the exotic clary sage flowers
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- Balances the production of sebum on the skin
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Santalum album oil
Sandalwood oil
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- Extracted from the wood of the sandalwood tree
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- Relieves itching and inflammation
- Has mild astringent properties
- Sustainable sources
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Sclerotium gum
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- A natural polysaccharide gel base used for its gelling, thickening and hydrating qualities
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Simmondsia chinensisseed oil
(certified organic)
Jojoba seed oil |
- Extracted from the seeds of the jojoba
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- This waxy oil by nature is similar to our own sebum
- An emollient that helps to lubricate and protect the skin
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Sodium lauroyl glutamate
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- Mild surfactant, antistatic & hair conditioning agent
- Naturally occurring amino acids
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Sophora tetraptera flower
Kowhai petals
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- Petals from the flowers of the Kowhai tree
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- Used as a decorative material in the Nourishing Body Bar
- Wild harvested
- All flowers are sustainably hand harvested from naturally regenerating stands of the Kowhai tree
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Sorbitan palmitate
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- A lipid wax derived from the esters of olive oil fatty acids
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- Offers excellent long term moisturisation and skin hydration
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Sorbitan olivate
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- A lipid wax derived from the esters of olive oil
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- Offers excellent long term moisturisation and skin hydration
- fatty acids
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Sucrose Cocoate
From cocos/sugar beet |
- A blend of coconut oil & sucrose esters from sugar beet
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- A mild surfactant and skin / hair conditioner
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Theobroma cacao butter
Cocoa butter |
- Derived from the cocoa bean
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- A deeply nourishing emollient
- Contains high levels of skin beneficial fatty acids
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Tocopherol
Vitamin E
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- A potent antioxidant preserving the product and helping to prevent free radical damage on the skin
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Totarol
Totara extract
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- Extracted from recycled totara hard wood by supercritical extraction process
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- A very strong antioxidant (3 times stronger than vitamin E), to neutralise free radicals linked to skin ageing
- Only discarded ‘old’ wood is used (e.g. old wharf or fence posts)
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Triticum vulgare germ oil
Wheatgerm oil
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- Obtain from the germ (seed) of wheat
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- An excellent emollient, rich in nutrients including vitamin E, helping to prevent free radical damage on the skin
- Excellent skin absorbing qualities
- Gluten free
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Vitis vinifera seed oil
Grape seed oil
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- Obtained from pressing grape seeds
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- High in skin beneficial fatty acid glycerides
- Used as a skin conditioning agent and emollient
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Xanthan gum
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- A microbial polysaccharide derived from the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris
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- Used for its binding, gelling and thickening properties
- Used extensively for food thickening
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Zinc oxide
CI 77947M |
- A quarry mined natural pigmented mineral
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- Has soothing and protectant properties
- Acts as a broad spectrum UV protectant
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Zingiber officinale extract
Ginger root extract |
- Extracted from the ginger root
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- Skin healing properties
- Anti-irritant & anti-redness properties
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