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All Essential Oils used in scentred products are certified 100% pure.

Essential oils used:

Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) - Essential Oil/Resin: Is good for skin lesions, cracked and chapped hands and feet, chilblains athletes foot and ballet dancers cracked toes.
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) - Is cheering, uplifting and being antiseptic it is good for acne and all infected skin conditions.
Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) – Helps to restore tone and elasticity to skin helping to reduce wrinkles and surface capillaries. Good for blemished skin and will benefit both dry and oily skin types. Carrot seed improves the complexion and imparts a more youthful appearance.
Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) – Antiseptic, mild astringent and improves oily skin and acne.
Chamomile - Soothing, calming and anti-inflammatory. Good for dry, sensitive or red skin, it is useful for skin eruptions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rashes and itching caused by allergies. It is an excellent remedy for inflamed wounds, sores, scarring and burns.
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) – Very soothing , anti-inflammatory, hydrating and mildly astringent to the skin.
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) - A resin which the Egyptians used for embalming and has a long history in skin care, especially for mature skin. It is rejuvenating, and appears to help reduce wrinkles. Good for chapped skin and allergic rashes.
Frankincense (Olibanum) - Rejuvenating, especially good for mature skin by helping to tone sluggish tissue and helps to slow down the appearance of wrinkles, preserving a youthful complexion.
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) - Anti-septic, promotes speedy healing It is a balancing oil which makes it good for excessively dry or excessively oily skin conditions, chilblains, athletes foot.
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisii) - Good for oily skin and acne. It has a tonic effect on the skin and is balancing on the emotions.
Jasmin (Jasminium grandiflorum) - Particularly good for hot, dry and sensitive skin.
Juniper (Juniperus communerus) - Good for skin disorders, cleansing and toning. Juniper is especially useful for treating oily skin and acne, it also is detoxifying for cellulite.
Lavender (L.angustifolia) - Excellent skin rejuvenator, good for stretch-marks. It is useful for inflammation, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and boils.. Lavender is highly effective for burns including sunburn, insect bites and stings. It is a soothing, calming and balancing oil. It is antiseptic and bactericidal and helps stimulate the immune system, contributing to the healing process by stimulating the cells of a wound to regenerate more quickly.
Lemon (Citrus limonum) - Antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, refreshing and cooling.
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) - Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citrates) - Is a strong antiseptic and bactericide. It is refreshing and deodorising.
Lime (Citrus aurantifolia, C. latifolia) - Uplifting and toning - especially good for skin prone to oiliness.
Mandarin (Citrus deliciosa) - Antiseptic and uplifting. and a very calming oil. It is safe to use during pregnancy and can help prevent stretch marks.
May Chang (Litsea cubeba) – Non irritant, has a tonic and astringent effect on the skin, making it useful for the treatment of acne and oily skin. Also has antiseptic properties.
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) - Oil/Resin Is cooling on the skin, it is good for mature skin, helping to preserve a youthful complexion. Very useful in a hot, dry climate. Promotes healing in wounds and reduces inflammation. Good for cracked and chapped skin. Great for slow healing weepy wounds. It is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal. Good for athletes’ foot, and healing deep cracks. The ancient Greek soldiers never went to battle without Myrrh paste in their pouch.
Neroli (Citrus aurantium) - Used for all skin types especially dry, red or irritated skin. Neroli stimulates the regeneration of new cells and the elimination of old cells, improving the elasticity of the skin. Helpful for all kinds of skin problems including thread veins, scarring and stretch marks.
Orange - Dispels depression and sadness. It is a cheering, bright and lively oil and helps disperse gloomy thoughts, obsessions and a fear of the unknown, creating a positive outlook.
Orange sweet (Citrus sinensis) – Antiseptic, beneficial and soothing for dry, irritated, or acne prone skin conditions.
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) - Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, fungicidal and promotes cell regeneration. It is useful for treating acne and cracked skin.
Peppermint (Mentha piperata) – Mild antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Cooling and soothing on the skin.
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium) - Is like a tonic for the skin. It is helpful for clearing up irritated and blemished skin.
Rose (Rosa damascena, R. centifolia) - Good for mature, dry, sensitive red or inflamed skin. It is an astringent, helps to reduce thread veins. Rose rejuvenates and regenerates the skin.
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) - Is a stimulant for the immune system, a mild analgesic, and helps to relieve stress and nervousness.
Sandalwood (Santalum album) – Good for all skin types. Soothing, anti-inflammatory, and especially useful for dry, irritated skin.
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) - Is antiseptic, insecticide and is uplifting for the mind.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) - Is very effective in clearing infected wounds, especially when there is pus. Tea Tree is excellent for all skin problems, particularly those affecting the feet (such as athletes foot, corns, calluses and verruca’s). It is also good for warts and pierced ear and nail-bed infections. It is an effective treatment for cold sores, shingles and chicken pox. A good cleanser and deodorizer. Tea Tree oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) – Good antibacterial properties.
Vetivert (Vetiveria zizanoides) – Nourishing and moisturising. Recommended for dry, dehydrated or irritated skin. Assists cell regeneration whilst helping to prevent tissue degeneration. Also helps to stop bleeding from wounds.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) - Is good for stress related disorders and it has a balancing action on the secretion of our natural sebum making it good for oily or dry skin.

Other ingredients used:

Almond Oil (Prunis communis dulcis) - Rich in protein, is very moisturizing, making it especially suitable for eczema and dry itchy skin.
Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe vera barbadensis) - Has been used for centuries as a folk -cure for burns, cuts and skin problems. Dermatologist’s research shows that Aloe Vera can save tissue close to the heart of a bad burn by inhibiting the release of a substance called thromboxane, which seems to be responsible for cell -death and permanent scaring. Aloe also speeds the healing process and stimulates the growth of new tissue.
Apricot Oil (Prunis armeniaca) - Is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is a very light texture making it very easily absorbed by the skin. Very good for mature, dry, sensitive or inflamed skins.
Avocado Oil (Persea Americana)- Is rich in many nutrients including Vitamin A and D, lecithin and potassium. It is also rich in chlorophyll. It has moisturising properties and is ideal for dry, mature skin and assists in the treatment of climate -damaged, parched, undernourished or aging skin.
Beeswax - Contains the same therapeutic properties in common with honey, royal jelly and propolis.
Carrot oil – (Infused) - Made from the carrot roots, this oil is rich in Beta-carotene (vit A) making it a great aid to dry and mature skin.
Castor Oil - Is a good humectant by attracting and retaining moisture to the skin.
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao) - Is from the cocoa bean and is a by -product from making chocolate. It is a good skin softener by leaving a protective layer that holds moisture to the skin.
Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera) - Low molecular weight allows for high solubility and produces a fluffy lather.
Evening Primrose (Oenathera biennis) – Gamma linoleic acid. Excellent moisturiser, and effective for dry, flaky, sensitive skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) – Anti-inflammatory, soothes and relieves irritation. Aids cell regeneration and can improve fine surface capillaries.
Grapefruit Seed Extract - A natural preservative; pure vegetable antioxidant containing Vitamin C and Glycerine. It has anti -bacterial, anti -microbial, anti -septic, deodorising and astringent qualities.
Grapeseed Oil (Vitis vinifera)- Contains, Vitamins, minerals and proteins making it extremely good for all skin types.
Jojoba Oil - (Simmondsis chinensis) - Is very similar in composition to human natural oils. It is an excellent softening and nourishing oil which is easily and rapidly absorbed by the skin.
Lime Blossom (Tilia vulgaris) – Linden blossom. Soothes skin and aids in improving complexion.
Macadamia Nut Oil - Anti -oxidant, prevents deterioration of cell membranes and is an excellent conditioner which is easily absorbed into the skin.
Marsh Mallow (Tincture)(Althea officinalis) – Wonderful skin calmer. Soothes, softens and protects. Helps control oils.
Palm Oil – blends well with olive and coconut oil to produce a well balanced and luxurious soap.
Pomace Olive Oil (Olea europaea)- pressed from the pits as well as the fruit, it is a good moisturiser and forms a breathable film on the skin to help prevent loss of internal moisture.
Rice Bran Oil - Is a nourishing, wholesome unsaturated oil, rich in natural vitamin E. It has a natural SPF (Sun Protection Factor). It is particularly good for dry and mature skin.
Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa rubignosa or Rosa mosqueta) - Has successfully been used to reduce wrinkles and signs of premature aging. It also helps to counter the drying effects of the sun. It is also good for reducing the redness and formation of scar tissue and assists with regeneration and repair of skin tissue.
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii) - Also known as African Karite Butter, is smooth, creamy and extremely moisturizing and gentle on the skin.
Vegetable Glycerine - Is humectant and emollient, making it an excellent moisturising ingredient.
Wheatgerm Oil - (Triticum durum) -( an anti --oxidant,) contains Vitamins A, D and E. Extremely nourishing for dry and damaged skin.
Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol) – Antioxidant. Helps prevent scar tissue.
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) – Gentle astringent for oily-to-normal and combination skin.

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