Lavender
Lavender has a long-established tradition as a folk remedy. The essential oil is extracted from the fresh flowering tops of the plant by steam distillation. There are over 100 constituents, and these can vary according to where the plant is grown. Our source has set the standard for true lavender producing consistently high quality essential oil. It is generally regarded as being the most versatile therapeutically of all essences.
Lavender is known to help with a number of conditions including bruises, burns, dermatitis, eczema, inflammations, insect bites and stings, insect repellant, (we also use citronella for this – see our insect repellant product), muscular aches and pains, psoriasis, rheumatism, sores, spots, sprains, all skin types, sunburn, wounds.

Aloe Vera and Seaweed Gel
This light, non greasy gel refreshes, relieves, soothes and cools sore and tired skin. Can also relieve mild sunburn. A popular and versatile product. Does not contain lanolin and is fragrance free. Active ingredients are aloe vera, seaweed, witch hazel, and bladderwrack.

Jojoba Oil: A base carrier oil made from the Jojoba bean, used to dilute the essential oils, spread, and carry the oils into the skin and the bloodstream. Its uses are in skin care, and it is suitable for all skin types. It is highly penetrative.

Frankincense: This small tree or shrub produces a natural gum resin, collected by making incisions in the bark. Used medicinally for a wide range of conditions including skin problems, digestive and nervous complaints.

Bergamot: Extracted from the peel of the nearly ripe fruit by cold compress. It has refreshing and uplifting, antiseptic and antitoxic qualities.

Neroli: An essential oil is produced by steam distillation from the freshly picked orange blossom flowers. Its qualities include antiseptic, bactericidal, fungicidal, and is useful for mature and sensitive skin, wrinkles, and toning the complexion. Also extensively used for its aroma in eau-de-cologne and toilet waters.

Benzoin: Obtained from the resin of the tree, it is used externally for cuts, chapped skin, inflamed and irritable skin conditions. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antiseptic. It also assists with arthritis, gout, poor circulation and rheumatism, and assists with respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, chills, colic, coughs, laryngitis.

Rose: The essential oil or otto, is generally obtained by steam extraction from the fresh petals of the hybrid between the pink R. centifolia and the dark red R. gallica. This variety is known as rose de mai and has an abundance of rosy-purple flowers. Apart from its extensive use in perfumes and fragrances, it has many useful features including antiseptic, antiviral, and bactericidal.

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It may help reduce damage to skin and aid the healing/renewal process.

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