Ingredient Benifits

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Avocado oil is full of beneficial fatty acids and vitamins, and absorbs easily into the skin. It softens and moisturizes the skin and is recommended for fine lines and wrinkles. Unruly or dry hair also benefits from avocado; rich and nourishing, it helps add strength and shine.Avocados are the fruit of a subtropical tree native to Mexico and South America. Organic avocado oil is cold-pressed from fruits grown without the use of pesticides and fungicides.

Cocoa butter is a stable and dry butter, making it ideal for use in some of our self-preserving formulas. It can be used in combination with other natural butters to create rich blends. Cocoa butter works with the other natural ingredients in our massage bars to melt over the skin, making it supple and smooth. We use it across our entire range of products, including skin and haircare for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.The cacao tree yields dark red or brown pods which in turn each yield up to fifty seeds. To make cocoa butter, the seeds are fermented to remove their bitterness, then cleaned, roasted and cracked. The resulting cocoa nibs are ground to a thick, oily pasted called chocolate liquor. The fat removed from the liquor goes through high pressure to separate the cocoa butter and cocoa powder. It's rendered into a creamy colored cocoa butter. Unlike most fats, the butter is not greasy, it has a hard consistency and smells like chocolate.

Lavender oil is commonly used to calm the mind, aid restful sleep and promote relaxation. We use lavender oil in a variety of products to give them a sweet and relaxing scent and a soothing effect on the skin. This oil is also a helpful balancer for the skin and scalp, and is widely used across the skincare, haircare and bath ranges.Lavender is a perennial, shrub-like plant that's part of the mint family; this oil is one of the most versatile essential oils in the world and has been used in perfumery and aromatherapy for centuries. The oil is obtained from the woody stems and purple flowers of the plant, via steam distillation.

Mango butter is packed with vitamins A, E, C, several B vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, calcium and potassium. Softer than cocoa butter, this one helps to moisturize, lubricate and soothe skin in need of a little extra TLC.Mango is a large evergreen tree. The young trees produce a dense canopy of red-brown leaves; when the trees mature, the leaves become dark green. They bear small, fragrant flowers and a succulent fruit. We buy whole mangoes, juice them ourselves and add the juice to our products for its nutritional benefits. Our mango butter is extracted from the fruit's seed through cold pressing.

We use charcoal to deep cleanse and give skin a gorgeous glow. The soft, dry texture means it exfoliates the skin and helps rebalance it by absorbing excess oils. Clays and powders like charcoal are also natural preservatives and are used in combination with other ingredients to create our self-preserving formulas.Making charcoal is an ancient industry. Trees are seasoned for some time before being stacked in kilns and burned for up to sixteen hours until the wood is carbonized. It's then ground into a fine black powder.

Cleansing skin with clays is nothing new—in fact, it dates back to ancient times, and for good reason! Full of beneficial minerals, these natural wonders absorb excess oils and gently cleanse the skin to leave it smooth, taut and velvety soft.

There’s just one natural deposit of rhassoul in the world, and it’s in a remote desert region of Morocco near the Atlas Mountains. Here, the red-brown clay is manually extracted, washed and sun-dried before being sent off to buyers around the world. Moroccan women have been using rhassoul mud to cleanse their hair and skin for centuries, and today it’s used in spa treatments and skincare products for its renowned ability to draw impurities from the skin.

When used on the skin, rhassoul mud deeply cleanses, removes excess oil and leaves skin looking toned and matte and feeling firm and clean.

Kaolin is a soft, naturally occurring clay that cleanses, absorbs oil and gently exfoliates dry cells from the skin’s surface. It’s a fantastic alternative to soap when it comes to cleansing the skin—while it doesn’t foam up, its ability to draw out impurities and remove dirt and grime make it both effective and gentle.

One of the biggest suppliers of Kaolin Clay is Savannah Georgia.

This fragrant oil is used for its uplifting and cheerful fragrance. We also use it in skincare for its cleansing properties.Sweet orange oil is cold pressed from the peel of sweet oranges.

This citus oil is used for its uplifting and refreshing scent. We also add it to skincare for its ability to gently cleanse and brighten skin.Tangerine oil is a light, sweetly-scented oil. It's extracted from the peels of ripe tangerine fruits.

We use grapefruit for its ability to stimulate the skin, refresh the body and clear the mind. It also has antiseptic properties and helps to cleanse, tone and brighten congested skin. Grapefruit also provides a refreshing fragrance to lift your spirits.Grapefruit's a hybrid between an orange and a pomelo, and is high in vitamin C. Fresh grapefruit aids digestion and traditionally, was used to fight infection and stimulate the immune system. Aromatherapists use grapefruit oil as a refreshing and uplifting fragrance. To make grapefruit water, we obtain the oil through cold expression and disperse it in water.

We use grapefruit oil for its ability to stimulate the skin, refresh the body and clear the mind. It also has antiseptic properties and helps to cleanse, tone and brighten congested skin. Grapefruit oil adds gloss and shine to hair, and also provides a refreshing fragrance to lift your spirits.Grapefruit's a hybrid between an orange and a pomelo, and is high in vitamin C. Fresh grapefruit aids digestion and traditionally, was used to fight infection and stimulate the immune system. Aromatherapists use grapefruit oil as a refreshing and uplifting fragrance. We obtain our oil through cold expression.

Jojoba oil is very similar to the oil naturally produced by human skin, which means it's more readily absorbed. For this reason, it's an excellent moisturizer and softener for skin and scalp. In cases where excess oil is present, jojoba oil can help to dissolve and clean it away. We use it in shampoos to balance the scalp and to give suppleness and flexibility to the hair shaft, adding shine and manageability.Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is a liquid wax obtained from jojoba shrub seeds. It's cultivated commercially in Mexico, Israel, Argentina and the US, and is also grown to prevent soil erosion.

Aromatherapists have been known to use palmarosa oil for its antiseptic properties. We use it in many of our cleansing products. Palmarosa oil is extracted from palmarosa plant by steam distillation. It's pale yellow and has a sweet, herbaceous aroma.

We use coconut blossom nectar for its earthy sweetness.Coconut blossom nectar, also known as coconut blossom sugar or coconut sugar, is a sugar produced from the sap of cut flower buds of the coconut palm. Coconut sugar is subtly sweet, almost like brown sugar but with a slight hint of caramel.

We use roasted cocoa extract for its warm, aromatic perfume.Each cacao tree yields dark red or brown pods which in turn yield up to fifty seeds each. Cocoa extract has a rich, chocolatey aroma.

Coconut oil softens and protects hair and skin. It's soothing and has a touch of a tropical scent. When applied topically, it can soothe rashy, dry skin.The coconut palm is native to the warm climates of Polynesia, Malaysia and southern Asia. Its nuts are the largest seeds known to the world, and can take up to a year to fully mature. The coconut oil (or coconut butter, as it is also known) is extracted from the inner flesh of the coconut. We only buy cruelty-free coconut oil, meaning no animals are involved during the whole process, including harvests.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER FOR SKIN, HAIR, AND BODY?
Coconut water has become increasingly more popular over the last decade—and for good reason. It’s hydrating, detoxifying and full of vitamins and minerals. Incorporating coconut water into your diet, too, can have a beneficial effect on your skin, hair, and body. We’re giving you everything you need to know about how to incorporate coconut water into your life. 

Coconut water has a variety of healthy properties. It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, enzymes, amino acids and minerals like magnesium and potassium. Since it’s also high in natural electrolytes, coconut water is a great way to hydrate. 

1. Leave-In ConditionerCoconut water is the perfect way to counteract a dry, itchy or flaky scalp. Massaging coconut water can also help stimulate your scalp. You can make your own coconut water scalp spray in no time: All you need is pure coconut water (without sugar, preservatives or flavoring, which can make your hair sticky) and jojoba or avocado oil. Use half a cup of coconut water mixed with four tablespoons of your oil. Spray it onto your hair before washing as a scalp treatment to massage your hair follicles or use after shampooing and conditioning to calm your scalp. 2. Face Mask for Blemished SkinWe’ve got an easy face mask that can reduce redness, blemishes and generally brightens your skin. Mix coconut water with turmeric into a paste. Then, add a small amount of coconut oil to smooth the mixture. Apply it gently to your face and let the antioxidants, minerals and fatty acids work their magic. Rinse off after 10 minutes with a gentle facial cleanser. 3. Instant Skin Brightener and MoisturizerTaking your skin from dry and dull to bright and supple can be as easy as using coconut water as your main source of liquid against your skin. You can dab your skin with a coconut-water filled cotton ball and then rinse off. You skin will be hydrated and the Vitamin C found in coconut water is a natural skin brightener.

The scent and aesthetics of chocolate are a great inspiration and stand behind a number of our most special products.The cacao tree is native to tropical America and can grow up to about 30-feet tall. The fruits produced are ripe, dark reddish-brown pods, which yield 20-50 seeds, which are known as cocoa beans. Chocolate is made by fermenting these seeds to remove their bitter taste.

We use white chocolate for its creamy texture and sweet, decadent taste.White chocolate is produced using cocoa butter, sugar and milk. It's characterized by a pale yellow or ivory color, and has a sweet, vanilla-like taste.

The scent and aesthetics of chocolate are a great inspiration and stand behind a number of our most special products.The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao – ‘food of the gods’) is native to tropical America and can grow up to about 30-feet tall. The fruits produced are ripe, dark reddish-brown pods, which yield 20-50 seeds, which are known as cocoa beans. After fermentation, the beans are dried, cleaned and roasted. The shell is removed to produce cacao nibs that are then ground to cocoa mass, unadulterated chocolate in rough form.

The scent and aesthetics of chocolate are a great inspiration and stand behind a number of our most special products.The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao – ‘food of the gods’) is native to tropical America and can grow up to about 30-feet tall. The fruits produced are ripe, dark reddish-brown pods, which yield 20-50 seeds, which are known as cocoa beans.

Ginger has been used by aromatherapists to relax tense muscles, soothe aching joints, and tone congested skin. Applied topically, its warming action helps to stimulate and unwind.The ginger plant thrives in warm, humid climates and is cultivated for its edible root, which is used in foods, medicines and cosmetics. Ginger has been used traditionally for digestion and to soothe aches and pains.

Ginger has been used by aromatherapists to relax tense muscles, soothe aching joints, and tone congested skin. Applied topically, its warming action helps to stimulate and unwind.The ginger plant thrives in warm, humid climates and is cultivated for its edible root, which is used in foods, medicines and cosmetics. Ginger has been used traditionally for digestion and to soothe aches and pains.

We use nori seaweed for its softening, soothing, hydrating and replenishing effects on the skin and hair.When dried, nori becomes deep purple to black, but turns green when cooked or toasted. Dried nori is 48% protein, higher than soybeans, milk, fish and poultry, and contains more vitamin A than carrots, and is high in vitamins B, C and D.

We soak alkanet in almond or castor oil so it releases its color, and then use it in our skincare and haircare products for its soothing effects. As a natural dye, it also imparts a dusty pink color to our products.Alkanna tinctoria is a plant (considered a weed) that has been used for centuries to make dye. It's also known as orchanet, dyer's bugloss and Spanish bugloss.

We use avocado butter in haircare for its rich, conditioning qualities, and in body and skincare for its buttery-soft texture, nourishing, and rehydrating effects.We generally think of avocados as vegetables but they're the fruit of a subtropical tree, native to Mexico and South America. The fruit contains unsaturated oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, B, C and E, proteins, lecithin and potassium.

Aloe vera extract is used in skin-softening products from moisturizers to soaps. This ingredient calms, soothes and hydrates skin.This desert plant belongs to the lily family. The fleshy leaves contain a clear gel harvested for its soothing properties. We use dried, ground aloe leaf, warmed with water to make the extract.

We use illipe butter in our haircare products for its gentle and effective moisturizing properties, and in our skincare products to nourish and restore skin's vitality.Illipe butter is made from the nuts of the Shorea stenoptera plant, native to Malaysia, and has been used for centuries to moisturize and protect the skin and hair. The nuts are collected from the forest floor, dried, shelled and then pressed. The resulting butter is highly emollient and similar to shea butter.

Our organic pumpkin seed butter is natural and free of chemicals. The antioxidant action of vitamin E provides real benefit to the surface layers of rough, dry or damaged skin.Pumpkin seeds aren't just a delicious snack. Pumpkin seed butter contains all of the seeds' nutrition making it popular for vegans and cosmeticians alike. It's high in vitamin E, which makes it suitable for use in cosmetics.

Rose hip oil has a high content of unsaturated, essential fatty acids. They're called 'essential' because the body isn't able to produce them on its own, and they help to nourish and maintain an even and healthy skin tone.Rose hip oil is obtained from the seeds of the wild rose and it contains approximately twenty times more vitamin C than oranges.

We use it helps to stimulate the scalp, all while moisturizing the hair without leaving a heavy feeling. It's an ideal ingredient for use on curly or coarse hair.Andiroba oil is an emollient oil processed from the nuts of the Amazonian tree, also known as crabwood. Its name comes from the native words nhandi (meaning bitter) and rob (meaning oil), owing to the oil's bitter taste. It's one of the most commonly sold oils in the Amazon with traditional uses ranging from massage, arthritis relief and natural mosquito repellent.

African marigold oil possess antioxidant properties and is renowned for helping soothe skin irritations. This makes it perfect for use in a range of products where skin could do with a helping hand to feel calm and protected.This oil is distilled from the beautiful yellow and orange flowers of the tagetes plant, also known as American or Aztec marigold. It comes from the same genus as the dahlia and the daisy, and is not to be confused with the common marigold.

We use pine oil for its cleansing properties and its calming effect on the mind. It also gives our products a fresh scent.Pinus sylvestris is an evergreen tree. It may reach heights of 131 feet and is native to the Eurasian continent. Its needles are long and blue-green, and its bark is reddish brown.

Its initial note is a sharp and forceful but as it dries down it becomes greener, spicy and woody. It adds freshness to a blend with unique accent that is unmistakable. We get our resin from Iran and this is steam distilled in France to become galbanum oil.Galbanum resin has a very intense green fragrance. So green in fact that when it began to be used in modern perfumery it started a whole trend in “green” perfumery. It is the greenest of the green scents.

Soy oil is rich and hydrating, making it perfect for use in products that condition the hair and skin.Soy oil is made from the shelled seeds, producing a clear yellow oil that's rich in omega acids.

When used in skincare, petitgrain oil prevents over-production of sebum and also tones the skin. It's particularly beneficial for troubled skin and scalps.Petitgrain oil is a pale yellow to clear liquid with a fresh, woody aroma. Its sweet smell is said to have an uplifting effect on the mind and it's often used interchangeably with orange blossom and neroli to calm the mind.

Pimento berry oil has cleansing and antioxidant qualities. Its distinctive scent is also used to perfume products.Pimento berries (aka, allspice) are full of fragrant oil that is distilled from the dried unripe fruits. This oil is pale yellow and smells sweet, warm and spicy - its scent is often described as a mix of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Allspice oil (Pimenta officinalis)

Allspice also known as pimento Clove pepper and Jamaican pepper. In Jamaica Pimenta officinalis is an important crop; when the trees are in bloom, their scent fills the air and the plantations are referred to as “ pimento walks”.

The Pimenta officinalis tree is part of the Myrtle family, in summer it produces purplish black round sweet berries (these are not related to the capsicum garden peppers pimientos). The leaves of this tree are infused for tea.

We use brazil nut oil in skin and haircare products for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.Edible seeds of a South American tree, which grow in the Amazonian rain forest. Brazil nuts are of great commercial importance to the local people, and a vital part of the forest's ecosystem.

Used for its toning and balancing effect on the skin and for the sweet, rose-like aroma it gives to our bath products, skincare and fine fragrances. The oil helps to even out color and oiliness by constricting the tissues to balance sebum production.This plant is related to the popular window-box geranium. Its pale green oil is steam distilled from the leaves, twigs and flowers. The essential oil in geranium has constituents—geraniol, linalool and citronellol—that are also found in rose oil, making them perfect partners, but it also blends well with a variety of different oils including clove, sandalwood and lavender.

Black pepper oil is warming and stimulating on the body. We will often use it in perfume for the radiating warmth of the oil.This woody plant grows berries that are harvested unripe and dried in the sun to develop flavor and color. The oil is extracted from the berries by steam distillation. In appearance, it ranges from colorless to pale green and has a spicy peppercorn smell.