INGREDIENT INDEX
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Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera Is well known for its soothing hydrating and healing properties. This is due to Aloe’s powerhouse of phytonutrients and its humectant quality.
Apricot Seed Oil Organic
Indulge your skin with this enriching super fruit, age well skin rejuvenator. Apricot seed oil is a powerhouse of skin revitalizing actives with a generous content of vitamin E, beta carotene, pro-vitamin A and phytosterol beta-sitosterol. It soothes, softens and enriches the skin barrier promoting skin wellbeing and boosting skin radiance while fighting the effects of free radicals.
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Blueberries (Australian Organic)
Blueberries are super fruit, age-well superstars. Packed with vitamin C and other skin-beneficial phytonutrients but also rich in potent antioxidants anthocyanins that not only give blueberries their deep blue pigment but also take up the fight against collagen breakdown. Collagen is a protein that aids to keep the skin firm and plump. As we age our ability to produce collagen naturally lessens.
Broccoli Seed Oil
Superfood broccoli produces an exquisite silky non-greasy oil, cold pressed from the tiny broccoli seeds. Contains a highly soothing combination of omega fatty acids and rejuvenating pro-vitamin A and vitamin E. Broccoli seed oil has a protective quality due to an especially high content of Sulforaphone that research suggests it mobilises cellular defences to protect the skin from UV damage.
NOTE: Not in any way a substitute for sunscreen!
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Calendula (Organic)
Commonly known as Marigold, this cheery vibrant skin loving flower has many skin benefits. Nourishing and nurturing sensitive, compromised ,stressed, dry and break-out prone skins. This medicinal wonder has been used for centuries to calm and help the skin to heal. Packed with carotenoids and flavonoids it is known to aid the skin’s ability to soothe and heal, increase circulation and help protect collagen and elastin supply. A beautiful age-well botanical.
Note: If you are allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigold, or flowers in the asteraceae family, it could lead to an allergic reaction or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please seek doctor’s advice.
Caprylyl / Capryl Glucoside
Naturally derived solubiliser.
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Grape seed oil Organic
Is an incredibly nourishing, soothing skin food and age-well oil, aids to revitalise skin wellbeing. High in Omega 6, linoleic acid aims to balance and replenish skin lipids. Supports the skin’s ability to restore and fortify the skin barrier boosting hydration by reducing trans epidermal water loss while smoothing, firming and toning the skin. High in Vitamin E a powerful anti-oxidant soothes while working to lessen the effects of oxidation caused by UV and other environmental aggressors.
This incredible oil benefits all skin types.
Guar Gum (Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba)
Guar gum is extracted from the Guar bean. Used in skincare to stabilise and enhance thickness of consistencies.
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Hemp Seed Oil (Australian) Organic
The skin saviour. Renews, hydrates and soothes, due to its unique fatty acid composition which contains GLA ( gamma Linolenic acid ) a soothing fatty acid that acts to calm the skin while promoting new skin cell growth and regeneration.
Some studies suggest it may also stimulate both collagen and elastin firming and plumping the skin’s texture. This superfood age-well oil nourishes the skin barrier increasing resilience which helps the fight against environmental aggressors that damage the skin and aids the skin’s ability to retain moisture which smooths the skin and boosts radiance. Hemp seed oil is a savour for all skin types, it can balance and hydrate oily, acne-prone skin as well as it can soothe, soften and hydrate dry flaky stressed skin.
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Jojoba (Australian)
Nourishing, smoothing, rejuvenating and balancing, enhances skin wellbeing. Technically a liquid wax packed with skin-loving omegas, vitamins and phytonutrients. Jojoba has an exceptional ability to control Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) one of the primary causes of skin ageing and strengthens the skin barrier. A replenishing age well oil. Sharing the same molecular structure as waxy esters found in our skin’s sebum making it extremely compatible with our skin and deeply penetrating, enabling the skin’s ability to receive valuable phytonutrients and antioxidants.
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Kaolin White Clay (Australian)
Gently detoxifies, exfoliates and renews fresh radiance.
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Lemon Myrtle (Australian)
Australian native botanical wonder
With an abundance of free radical fighting antioxidant power and a high content of Citral, a compound with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial for the skin. Lemon Myrtle is said to be more powerful than tea tree sustaining clear and smooth skin. Its refreshing lemon scent is uplighting and is believed to soothe the mind. Lemon Myrtle is truly a powerhouse. Nurturing for all skin types but particularly beneficial for oily skin or skin prone to breakouts.
Lavender (Australian)
The scent of lavender is a powerful stress reliever, reliving stress and anxiety almost immediately which is wonderful for skin conditions triggered by stress.
This nurturing herb has been used for centuries to calm soothe and aid skin tissue healing.
Lavender takes up the fight of skin ageing due to its powerful antioxidants that fight against oxidative stress that contributes to premature skin ageing and is said to improve skin firmness, plumpness, improve and balance skin moisture. Soothing for all skin types.
Although lavender is wonderful for sensitive skin some people can have a sensitivity to lavender. We recommend to perform a skin test prior to use.
We use a small percentage of lavender in our Nourish blend.
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Macadamia Nut Oil (Australian)
Australian super food macadamia nut oil is a skin replenisher due to a high percentage of Palmitoleic acid, Squalene and phytosterols which soothe and strengthen the skin barrier protecting the skin. Our ability to produce Squalene and Palmitoleic acid reduces from our 30’s and 40’s.
Marshmallow Root (Australian Organic)
Marshmallow is a demulcent possessing anti-inflammatory soothing qualities while it hydrates, softens and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
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Neroli (Organic)
Extracted from the blooming flowers of the bitter orange tree. It’s nurturing citrus floral aroma is said to soothe agitated nerves encouraging a sense of peace and calm to a stressful mind. Known as a skin regenerating essential oil it aids the skin’s natural process of cellular regeneration which can improve skin tone. This beautiful oil is rich in free radical fighting antioxidants and contains soothing properties which can benefit breakouts. Nourishing Neroli can enrich skin wellbeing and revive skin radiance. So if your skin feels dry, looks dull, prone to breakouts or oily this beauty can nurture and nourish.
Nerolina (Australian Essential Oil)
Native Australian Botanical
The soothing stress-busting woody floral aroma of Nerolina can bring the mind and body calmness and tranquillity. This uplifting essential oil is ideal when feeling fatigued, bringing clarity and a greater sense of self-appreciation. Nerolina promotes skin well-being, with a high content of linalool which encourages the production of Vitamin E. Loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that enrich and enhance the skin
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Passionfruit
Passionfruit oil contains a high percentage of Linoleic Acid a fatty acid that can help support skin health while keeping the skin hydrated.
With its content of Lycopene and carotenoids it aids the skin with recovery of sun induced damage that leads to premature ageing A must for all skin type to support healthy radiant skin at any age.
Polyglyceryl 5 Oleate
Naturally derived emollient and emulsifying agent.
Polyglyceryl 2 caprate
Vegetable sourced emulsifier with moisturising properties. Used in Awaken oil cleanse blend to aid oil wash away ability.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate seed oil is a high-performance superfood oil with an amazing luxe velvety skin feel that deeply penetrates and supports the skin’s ability to regenerate and repair. Thanks to its high omega 5 (Punicic Acid) and phytosterol content it boosts and supports collagen production. Enhances skin elasticity and texture. May reduce scaring, pigmentation and dark circles under the eyes.
Antioxidant-rich this beautiful oil’s protective qualities aid to reestablish skin wellbeing, protecting and fighting the effects of oxidative stress, due to UV and other environmental stressors. All skin types will benefit from this enhancing oil.
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Quandong
Australian native superfood Quandong is also known as desert / native peach. The fruit of the native Australian botanical (Santalum Acuminatum) which is a part of the sandalwood family. A skin age-well superfood packed with antioxidants and skin-loving nutrients aids to build resilience and lessen the effects of free radical damage.
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Raspberries (Australian Organic)
An excellent source of vitamins C, E and carotenoids pro vitamin - A. Superstar antioxidants to fight oxidative stress caused by free radical damage that can lead to premature skin aging. Like strawberries, raspberries contain Ellagic acid an antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from damage caused by UV while supporting collagen, keeping skin firmer. Raspberries contain a high content of alpha Linoleic Acid an essential fatty acid and phytosterols with their potent anti inflammatory properties soothe, smooth while supporting the skin’s ability to rejuvenate and reduce trans epidermal water loss to maintain a healthy glow.
Not a substitution for sunscreen
Raspberry Extract
Free Radical busting champion super fruit Raspberry extract is exceptionally rich in vitamin E and pro-vitamin A. High in essential fatty acids Linoleic a-linolenic. Also present Ellagic acid a natural phenolic antioxidant compound found in some fruits and vegetables including strawberries, pomegranate and grapes. Useful in aiding the skin in defence against free radical damage via Uv damaging rays.
Rose Hip
Rose hip is ideal for nourishment and skin health.
Rose hip is packed full of vitamins and antioxidants including carotenoids like lutein, lycopene and beta carotene fighting harmful free radical damage working to reduce and aids in mitigating sun damage while increasing skin protection from environmental factors.
It brightens and may lighten dark spots and hyperpigmentation from scars. Rose hip supports cellular regeneration and can support and boost formation of collagen, improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Nourishes dry skin and aids uneven skin tone.
Rose hip is nourishing and hydrating with its essential fatty acids nourishing and aiding the skin to repair and rejuvenate. It can re balance oily skin and is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
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Sandalwood
Australian Sandalwood essential oil
Sandalwood with its exquisite unforgettable woody scent promotes a sense of peace, calm and clarity. A wonderful mood enhancer that aids to bring us back to the present moment. Australian sandalwood oil is nurturing for all skin types. Beneficial for addressing signs of ageing skin to acne and breakouts thanks to Sandalwood’s antibacterial, antiseptic and potent anti-inflammatory properties.
As with Australian Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum), Australian grown Sandalwood Album (Santalum Album) benefits all skin types and is calming and soothing especially for stressed /sensitive skin.
However, Sandalwood Album was found to have a higher content of Alpha Santalol than Australian Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum),which was found to be an inhibitor of pigmentation associated with exposure to ultra violet light including blue light. Sandalwood supports collagen production and skin cell renewal fighting premature ageing.
Sandalwood Nut Seed Oil
Love, love, love, this super sustainable uniquely Australian exquisite oil. Super enriched with one of the rarest fatty acids found in the plant kingdom Ximenynic Acid. Has a soothing effect on the skin thanks to its potent anti-inflammatory properties and is said to increase microcirculation in the skin while preventing the breakdown of collagen improving skin elasticity.
Seabuckthorn (Seed & Berry Extract)
A highly concentrated and nourishing extract loaded with age-well skin benefits. High in pro vitamin A and vitamin E antioxidants to soothe, protect and aid the skin’s ability to repair free radical damage including damage from UV exposure. High in Omega 3 and 6 supports the skin’s ability to soothe and heal while encouraging regeneration of skin cells, strengthening skin barrier resilience. Sea buckthorn is another high-content source of palmitoleic acid.
Sodium Cocyl Glutamate
Naturally derived surfactant / emulsifier.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a natural ingredient derived from coconut oil. Gentle and extremely mild provides moisturising benefits while effectively cleansing. Naturally biodegradable.
Sodium Levulinat & Sodium Anisate
Naturally derived preservatives.
Strawberries (Australian Organic)
A super fruit full of skin goodness enriched with vitamin C and potent antioxidants. Strawberry fruit contains Ellagic Acid and is said to have photo-protective quality that defends against UV damage and prevents collagen destruction (Not a substitution for sunscreen).
Sweet Orange
Uplifting citrus aroma and skin wellbeing benefits due to its powerful antioxidant power. It defends and fights free radical damage and signs of ageing skin.
Sweet orange contains antibacterial and soothing anti-inflammatory properties and is said to have the ability to inhibit melanin production which may slow the rate of skin damage associated with UV light exposure and pollution. While its astringent quality can help to tighten pores. Sweet orange helps promote skin clarity and a fresh radiant complexion.
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Tomato Seed Oil Organic
A super food storehouse of skin-loving nutrients. High in Omega 6 linoleic acid, carotenes, pro-vitamin A, vitamin E, phytosterols and lycopene a potent antioxidant. It helps to restore the skin’s ability to protect and fortify the skin barrier whilst taking up the fight against UV and environmental stressors, restoring a smoother, firmer brighter look to the skin. A beautiful age-well oil for all skin types especially for oily skin or prone to breakouts and dry and flaky skin.
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Vitamin E
Tocopherols as a group, are powerful antioxidants that can help protect and fight free radical damage and may be effective at reducing UV damage in the skin. It improves blood circulation, nourishes the skin while aiding the skin’s ability to heal and may reduce signs of ageing.