Hemp Seed Oil

CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL / FAMILY: CANNABACEAE

Hemp is native to India and Iran where it has a been used for centuries for the production of its fibre and oil, obtained by cold pressing the de-hulled seeds. The seeds contain about 20% oil providing an excellent source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, predominantly linoleic acid (55%) and a-linolenic acid (16%), nutrients and minerals, providing nourishment and anti-inflammatory properties particularly suitable for regenerative skincare.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Rich in antioxidants, nutrients and minerals

• Exceptionally high content of Omega 6 essential fatty acid.

• Excellent source or Omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids.

• Nourishing and regenerative for dry and mature skin.

• Soothing to irritated and stressed skin.

• Helps hydrate and protect the skin, supporting skin barrier repair.

• Lightweight and non-greasy texture make it suitable for all skin types

PROPERTIES: anti-inflammatory, regenerative.

Honey

The golden coloured syrup made by bees following their epic journey collecting nectar from flowering plants - honey is truly one of earths most magnificent creations. A delicacy to the palette and healer to the body, honey is a powerful remedy for various conditions. Honey is highly effective in healing wounds and acne due to the antibacterial properties and the anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is a valuable humectant which promotes skin hydration and the significant antioxidant properties assist in rejuvenating and protecting the skin from environmental stressors.

Our 100% pure Wild Honey (and beeswax) is of the highest quality and comes from bee-friendly Warre hives located in the beautiful Blue Mountain wilderness and woodland forests of the Central Tablelands of NSW.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Rejuvenating and regenerative to the skin.

• Accelerates wound healing

• Useful on acne-prone skin and impure skin due to the antibacterial properties.

• Soothing to irritated skin and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

• Keeps the skin feeling moisturised and hydrated

PROPERTIES: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, anti-viral, humectant.

Jasmins essential oil

JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM / FAMILY: OLEACEAE

An evergreen vine or shrub native to Iran and northern India, Jasmine is renowned for its exquisite, richly scented little flowers. For this reason Jasmine is also referred to as the ‘king of flowers’ and has long been used in perfumery as well as therapeutically. It is prized for its antidepressant properties and balancing effect on the emotions. Used as a massage oil, it has long been valued for use during childbirth, believed to strengthen contractions while providing pain relief and comfort. As the flowers are so delicate, the oil is extracted using the most gentle technique, using a two-step method of enfleurage / solvent extraction.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Balancing and nourishing to the skin.

• Used to support fresh, dewy complexion.

• Calming to aggravated skin and used to treat eczema and psoriasis.

• Sensual and soothing oil promotes a balancing effect on the emotions.

PROPERTIES: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, uterine.

Jojoba (Wax) oil

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL / FAMILY: SIMMONDSIACEAE

The Jojoba plant, native to Mexico and southern United States, is an evergreen shrub which grows to a height of 2.5m. The oil extracted from the seeds by cold pressing, is unique as it is composed of liquid wax and not of fat. This means there is less likelihood of the oil to deteriorate due to its stability and resistance to oxidise. Also the close chemical structure to the skins own sebum allows the oil to penetrate without leaving an oily feeling on the skin after application. The natural emollient and anti-inflammatory properties of Jojoba oil make it ideal to use in skincare for all skin types.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Very high content of Omega-9 fatty acids.

• Excellent emollient properties suitable for all skin types.

• Effective in treating inflamed, irritated and acne-prone skin.

• Absorbs quickly without leaving an oily feeling after application to the skin.

Juniper Berry essential oil

JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS / FAMILY: CUPRESSACEAE

The Juniper tree, an evergreen tree or shrub native to various regions in the northern hemisphere like Bulgaria, Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia, and has a long and rich history of medicinal uses due to its natural antiseptic properties. The oil obtained from the berries, is renowned for its diuretic and detoxifying properties and uplifting and refreshing woody aroma. It is known to help strengthen the nerves, and regarded as being highly effective in promoting detoxification by helping to eliminate uric acid, making it useful in treating arthritis, gout and cellulite.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Antiseptic and detoxifying.

• Useful for arthritis, rheumatism, gout, muscle aches and pains and cellulite.

• Invigorates, strengthens and refreshes the mind and body.

• Uplifting and purifies the atmosphere.

PROPERTIES: antiseptic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, depurative, rubefacient, stimulating, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, vulnerary.

PRECAUTIONS: Avoid with kidney disease, not recommended during pregnancy, long term use may be sensitising to the skin.

Kokum Butter

GARCINIA INDICA / FAMILY: CLUSIACEAE

Kokum butter is extracted from the fruit kernels of the Kokum tree, native to India. The butter has been used traditionally to relieve skin inflammation and accelerate wound healing. It has a unique composition, being particularly high in Stearic and Oleic fatty acids, comprising up to 90% fatty acids in triglycerides. Due to its rich content of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, Kokum butter is well known for its ability to soothe inflamed and damaged skin, regenerate skin cells, helping to maintain a healthy skin barrier function.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Regenerative to skin cells

• Particularly suitable for the care of dry skin.

• Excellent emollient properties help to keep your skin feeling soft.

• Soothing to inflamed and damaged skin.

• High source of fatty acids.

Lactic Acid

The lactic acid we use is part of a natural preservative system. It helps control the pH (acidity and alkalinity). It is a substance produced from the sugars in milk via a fermentation and reaction of certain enzymes.

Lavender oil

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA / FAMILY: LAMIACEAE

Native to the Mediterranean and used since ancient times for its medicinal properties as well as its floral herbaceous scent, Lavender oil is prized for it’s incredible versatility and effectiveness for a multitude of therapeutic and cosmetic uses. Calming, soothing and balancing to mind and body, Lavender oil is highly valued for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic healing properties. The cytophylactic properties contained in lavender oil is particularly useful in helping the skin to heal and reducing scar tissue. Lavender essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of the flowering tops. Our herbal infused oil is obtained from a six week maceration in organic cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, of the fresh flowers and leaves and new stems of the lavender bush.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Reduces stress and tension and promotes relaxation.

• Helps reduce all types of pain and tension, headaches and muscles spasm.

• Promotes rapid healing of the skin and can be used on scars, stretch marks and burns.

• Can be used for skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

• Effective in reducing skin irritation, redness and inflammation.

• Calming, soothing and balancing to the mind, spirit and body.

PROPERTIES: analgesic, antidepressant, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, carminative, cholagogue, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, rubefacient, sedative, sudorific, vulnerary.

Lemon Myrtle essential oil

BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA / FAMILY: MYRTACEAE

Native to Australia and referred to as the “Queen of the Lemon Herbs” Lemon Myrtle is a beautiful flowering shrub growing up to six - eight meters in the sub-tropical rainforests of Queensland and northern New South Wales. Lemon Myrtle has long been used traditionally as an essential ingredient for wellness, particularly for treating wounds and relieving chest congestion, headaches, muscle pain and for flavouring food. Lemon myrtle contains the highest purity of Citral (generally found in citrus), a compound that has powerful anti-bacterial, anti fungal and antiviral properties and is highly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs by steam distillation.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Uplifting and improves concentration.

• Powerful antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties.

• Beneficial for muscle pain and inflammation.

• May help improve acne and oily skin and sooth inflamed and irritated skin.

• Rich source of nutrients and antioxidants.

• Helps relieve chest congestion.

• Supports immune system and promotes overall wellness.

PROPERTIES: analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antimicrobial, astringent, bactericide, expectorant. PRECAUTIONS: Best avoided during pregnancy.

Macadamia Oil

MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA / FAMILY: PROTEACEAE

The Macadamia tree is native to Queensland and northern New South Wales in Australia, that grows to a height of up to 20 meters. With a crown that can grow up to 15 meters in diameter, this majestic tree provides abundant shade, spring blossoms and seeds that have been an important food source for indigenous Australians throughout history. The highly nourishing oil extracted from the seeds is a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, high in Oleic acid, Palmitoleic acid and a-linolenic acid, useful for nourishing dry, mature skin and supporting skin barrier repair. Macadamia oil is stable against oxidation and the antimicrobial properties are particularly useful on problematic and acne-prone skin.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Excellent source of Omega 7, 9 fatty acids and Vitamin E.

• Recommended for the care of problematic, acne-prone skin.

• Nourishing and emollient to dry and mature skin.

• Antioxidant and a rich source of nutrients.

Mandarin essential oil

CITRUS RETICULATA / FAMILY: RUTACEAE

A small evergreen tree native to China, the Mandarin tree is a member of the Orange family, growing up to six meters high with beautifully scented flowers and bearing fruit, smaller than an orange. The oil is cold pressed from the outer peel of the fruit of the tree, now growing abundantly in Italy, Greece, Spain and America. Mandarin oil is seen to be beneficial for congested acne-prone skin due to its antiseptic properties and for scars, stretch marks and mature skin due to its cytophylactic properties. The delicate sweet aroma of Mandarin oil is refreshing and has an uplifting quality beneficial in relieving stress and tension.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Uplifting and refreshing.

• Useful for scars, stretch marks, acne, congested and oily skin.

• Gentle and regarded as a safe oil to use during pregnancy and for children.

PROPERTIES: antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, cytophylactic, depurative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, tonic.

Mango Butter

MANGIFERA INDICA / FAMILY: ANACARDIACEAE

The Mango tree is native to India and now found growing in abundance in many tropical regions of the world where it is highly valued for its large, sweet and fleshy fruit. The butter, extracted from the large seed of the fruit, is rich in phytosterols, oleic and steric fatty acids and used as an emollient ingredient in body and skincare. Due to its rich content of Phytosterols, it has antioxidant properties shown to accelerate wound healing and may also have a restorative effect on an impaired skin barrier function.

KEY BENEFITS:

• A natural emollient that softens and smoothes the skin.

• High content of Omega 9, Phytosterols and Vitamin E.

• Soothing and accelerates wound healing.

• Restorative to the skins barrier function.

Marjoram, Sweet essential oil

ORIGANUM MAJORANA / FAMILY: LAMIACEAE

Native to the Mediterranean, Egypt and North Africa, Sweet Marjoram is strongly aromatic and has been used traditionally as a culinary herb as well as a common medicinal plant. The name originates from a Greek word meaning ‘joy of the mountains’ as it is a very versatile herb, embraced for its soothing, fortifying and warming healing properties. The oil is extracted through steam distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Assists with muscular spasms, cramps, arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, strains.

• Renowned for its pain relieving properties, helpful for muscular aches and stiffness.

• Used to assist with many respiratory problems.

• Has a calming and soothing effect on the nervous system.

• Warming properties may assist with chilblains and bruising.

PROPERTIES: analgesic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, cordial, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal, hypotensive, laxative, nervine, sedative, stomachic, tonic, vasodilator, vulnerary.

PRECAUTIONS: Avoid during pregnancy.

Marshmallow root extract

ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS / FAMILY: MALVACEAE

Native to Eurasia and North Africa, marshmallow is a member of the flowering mallow family which has been used as food and medicine for thousands of years. The medicinal properties of the plant come from the mucilage which is a soft, slippery and gel-like substance that the plant produces. The roots, leaves, flowers and seeds of the marshmallow offer many uses and healing benefits whenever a cooling, soothing and softening effect is needed. This includes skin irritation, hot and dry lung irritation, various digestive problems, and for cold and flu symptoms. The marshmallow root contains a rich source of flavonoids and phenolic acid, beneficial in their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

• Used to heal wounds and sooth irritation.

• Soothing and cooling to hot dry tissue and inflamed skin.

PROPERTIES: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, immunomodulator, nutritive, vulnerary.

Marula Oil

SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL / FAMILY: ANACARDIACEAE

Known as the King of African trees, the Marula tree grows to a height of 18meters. The rich oil extracted from the seeds has been revered for many years and referred to as ‘miracle oil’ for its powerful medicinal and nutritional properties. It contains a considerably high content of fatty acids (Oleic, Palmitic & Stearic), nutrients and antioxidants. Marula oil has been used traditionally to treat burns and wounds and regarded as the ultimate elixir for the hair and skin, offering protection and promoting a radiant complexion.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Exceptional antioxidant properties.

• Extremely rich source of Vitamin E, Phytosterols and Omega-9.

• Very nourishing - improves skin hydration.

• Suitable for oily, dry, combination and mature skin.

• Improves skin elasticity and smoothness.

• Anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating.

May Chang essential oil

LITSEA CUBEBA / FAMILY: LAURACEAE

A small tropical tree native to Asia, May Chang produces small fruits, similar to pepper, from which its oil is extracted by steam distillation. May Chang has been shown to have a tonifying effect on the heart and respiratory system and its astringent and antiseptic properties make it beneficial in treating acne and oily skin. The strong, sweet citrus fragrance of May Chang is uplifting and refreshing and known to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Uplifting and refreshing.

• Astringent and antiseptic properties useful for acne and oily skin.

• Tonic for mind and body.

PROPERTIES: antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cordial, deodorant, galactagogue, hypotensive, insecticide, stimulant, tonic. Precautions: Possibly sensitising.

Neroli oil

CITRUS AURANTIUM VAR. AMARA / FAMILY: RUTACEAE

An exquisite oil, extracted from the white blossoms of the Bitter Orange tree, Neroli oil is prized for its aromatic and therapeutic qualities. Native to Southeast Asia and growing to a height of ten meters, the bitter orange tree, also known as Seville orange, has been cultivated in many parts of the world possibly as early as the first century. Historically famous for its decorative and culinary qualities it wasn’t until the late 17th century that Neroli oil was discovered. Its antibacterial, antiseptic, cicatrisant properties are particularly beneficial for the care of acne prone skin and tissue repair. The extensive benefits of Neroli refreshes, renews and soothes the skin and illuminates the complexion. With its strong yet delicate, bitter-sweet ,citrus, floral aroma comes a sense of feeling refreshed, calm and balanced.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Accelerates skin regeneration.

• Refreshing, soothing and balancing. Improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

• Non-irritating, beneficial for all skin types.

• Helps reduces acne, redness and skin irritation.

• Calming and Uplifting, useful for depression and insomnia.

PROPERTIES: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, cordial, deodorant, digestive, stimulant.

Myrica Fruit Wax

MYRICA CERIFERA FRUIT WAX

Myrica fruit wax is typically used in balms and emulsions as one of many plant-based alternatives to beeswax. Also known as Laurel or Bayberry wax, Myrica fruit wax is sourced from the berries of the Myrica Pubescens tree which grows in the high mountain regions of Colombia. It has a beautiful soft floral aroma.

Olive oil

OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL / FAMILY: OLEACEAE

The magnificent Olive tree, growing to a height of 15 meters, is among the oldest known cultivated trees in the world. Believed to have originated in Asia Minor and introduced to the mediterranean 6,000 years ago. It remains one of the most important and cultivated trees today, enjoyed for its fruit as well as the rich oil extracted from the pressed fruit. Olive oil is renowned for its emollient, moisturising properties due to its very high content of squalene and Oleic fatty acid. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties assist with wound repair and skin irritation.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Moisturises and softens dry and irritated skin.

• Extremely hydrating due to the high content of squalene.

• Very rich source of nutrients and antioxidants.

• Exceptionally high content Oleic acid (Omega-9).

• Good content linoleic acid (Omega 6).

• Protects against environmental damage.

• Anti-inflammatory properties enhance wound repair.

Orange, Sweet essential oil

CITRUS CINENSIS / FAMILY: RUTACEAE

The cheerful orange tree is native to the Far East, particularly China and India. It was brought to Europe, possibly as early as the first century and now grows abundantly in the Mediterranean regions. The rind of the fruit was traditionally used to treat coughs, colds and anorexia. The delicately fragranced oil is cold pressed from the outer peel of the ripened fruit. Sweet Orange oil is renowned for its uplifting properties and ability to relax the mind and balance the peristaltic action of the intestines. It also contains an excellent source or anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, beneficial as an overall skin tonic.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Uplifting, warming and joyful properties.

• Excellent skin tonic, particularly useful on oily or acne-prone skin.

• Soothing to dry and irritated skin.

• Stimulates lymph fluids.

PROPERTIES: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, digestive, febrifuge, sedative, stimulant (digestive & lymphatic), stomachic, tonic.