Orange

Orange has antioxidant action that helps combat premature aging of the skin, giving it shine and elasticity. The antiseptic action of the essential oil combats acne and oiliness.

Olive Oil

The cosmetic use of olive oil is known from the Linear B script where it is stated that the oil for such use was of high quality and often flavoured with herbs.

Honey

Honey in creams and ointments sooths, heals, softens and nourishes the skin and a mask with honey and olive oil makes an excellent, nourishing and firming support for the face.

Shea butter

The main industrial use of shea butter outside Africa is in cosmetics, like moisturizing creams and emulsions, and hair conditioners for dry, brittle hair.

Grapeseed oil

Grapeseed oil is one of the preferred ingredients in cosmetic products for controlling moisture in the skin.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is excellent for moisturizing the skin especially when combined with other oils. Extra virgin coconut oil is effective and safe when used as a moisturizer with no adverse effects.

Cloves

Cloves are used as a spice in food, sweets and drinks, and have numerous therapeutic properties.

Jasmine

The essential oil of jasmine is stimulating for the senses and due to this is considered to be natural antidepressant, and even aphrodisiac.

Rosemary

Rosemary is used as a hair tonic as it encourages hair growth and restores their color.

Coffee

Coffee has antioxidant properties, which in combination with caffeine are excellent ingredients for skin care, tightening the surface of the skin and helping against premature skin aging.

Cypress

cypress as a concoction deep-cleanses the skin, making it soft and bright. It is beneficial to oily skin and open wounds, as it functions as an antiseptic and oxygenates broken capillaries.

Mandarin

Mandarin even helps against arthritis and psoriasis, reduces the appearance of stretch marks and soothes stress.

Bergamot

The essential oil is a powerful antiseptic, soothes and acts against skin infections and depression, stress and tension. It is suitable for the treatment of oiliness and helps against acne.

Nettle

The tender leaves of nettle are used in pharmacy for their cool, astringent character and can have a stimulating and nourishing effect on skin and body.

Wood ash

In the past, wood ash was boiled in water which then was used to wash clothes, likewise ash is still used to produce potassium hydroxide, which in turn is used in soap production.

Chocolate

The healing properties of chocolate have been known since the time of the Aztecs. Consumption of dark chocolate may favourably affect the circulatory system.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is balancing and anti-inflammatory and soothes dry skin and aids with ridding dry dandruff and eczema.

Milk

It’s an excellent hair care product, as it nourishes, strengthens and softens hair, leaving it healthy and shiny.

Aloe

Aloe vera can hydrate, nourish, clarify and moisturise the skin & hair.

Vanilla

Vanilla is often used in aromatherapy for its antioxidant, soothing and calming properties.