Oils used in our products

The following oils are available to include in the formulation of your lip balm or skin cream

Many of our oils are certified organic.
The oils all have different properties and are used to treat various skin and medical conditions.

Several of the oils also have antioxidant, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial properties which help extend the shelf life of skin creams.
Several of the oils also have sun protection factor properties.

Below is a table providing information on these oils, their properties and their uses:

Oil	Properties	Uses
Eucalypt	anti-inflamatory, decongestant, anti-microbial	pleasant fresh flavour and cool feel
Tea Tree	anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic	mainly as antibacterial to increase shelf life
Sweet Almond	carrier oil	has a fine texture, is easily absorbed, and helps to leave the skin soft and satiny smooth yet it is non-greasy
Castor	preservative, mould inhibitor	skin disorders such as psorasis and ezcema, burns, sunburns, cuts, and abrasions
Rose Geranium	scent	pleasant rose flower scent, harmonises and pampers skin and senses
Lavendar	calming, relieves stress & anxiety, healing	aromatherapy, headaches, migranes, relieve nervous tension, mild anxiety, stress and insomnia
Lemongrass	scent	increases skin elasticity, pleasant lemony scent
Citronella	scent	fresh, powerful lemon scent
Sanctuary	calming, stress relief	pure essential oils of patchouli, ylang ylang, sweet orange and geranium
Evening Primrose	relief of the symptoms of Atopic Eczema	helps maintain healthy skin. Can be beneficial in the relief of eczema & dry skin conditions. A rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an important omega-6 fatty acid that can only be produced by the body in small amounts. Foods rich in GLA include flax, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Some people may not get enough GLA in their diet, therefore supplementation may be beneficial. Low levels of GLA have been found in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and in adults and children with atopic eczema (dermatitis).
Flaxseed	vegetarian source of Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids	beneficial for maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails and useful for the relief of arthritis symptoms and supporting cardiovascular health
Vitamin E	anti-oxidant, anti ageing, skin repair, skin healing	promotes wound healing and may assist in relieving minor skin disorders, helps improve physical endurance, increases energy, reduces muscle damage after exercise, and improves muscle strength
Rosehip	source of vitamin C, along with smaller amounts of vitamins A and B and bioflavonoids	helps regenerate damaged skin tissue, nourishes and hydrates the skin.
Argan	provides hair and skin with an immediate moisture infusion and superior hydration	helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles by softening the skin and increasing elasticity as well as repairing the appearance of damage caused by the sun, pollution, stress, smoking and environmental factors
Coconut	anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral properities to boost the immune system	keeps the skin's connective tissues strong, which prevents sagging and wrinkles
Shea Butter	natural moisturising and healing properties	traditional medicine for the treatment of eczema, rashes, psoriasis, dry skin, stretch marks, chapped lips, skin discolorations & dark spots, burns, scar prevention
Cocoa Butter	natural moisturising and healing properties	high in anti-oxidants, stretch mark reducer, deep hydration and sensitive skin healer, allieviates psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis
Rice Bran	prevents skin disorders such as acne and eczema	reduces skin inflammation and helps in curing several skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
Sesame Seed	anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory	rich in antioxidants, thus it pulls toxins from your skin. Sesame seed oil can help prevent blackheads, clear the skin of pimples, and fade dark spots. You can either leave it on overnight or you can wash your face in it. It’s packed with Vitamin E, lecithin, minerals, proteins, and amino acids.
Grape Seed	anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-histamine, anti-aging, anti-allergic, antimicrobial, and adaptogenic	beneficial for treatment of arthritis, edema, dermatitis, acne, wrinkles, dry and itchy skin, age spots, sun burns, chapped lips, wounds, bruising, stretch marks, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, chronic venous insufficiency, premature aging, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), weight loss, stress, dandruff, hair loss, warts, cardiovascular diseases especially atherosclerosis, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, visual impairment, cataract, and macular degeneration. Studies also suggest that its free radical scavenging activity may strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of developing cancer.