Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Organic Rosehip Seed Oil

Organic rosehip seed oil comes from a native plant in Chile. It has been used by Chileans for decades and has recently been studied for its health benefits. High in Vitamin A, rosehip seed oil helps promote cell regeneration and elastin levels to increase. It is also high in Vitamin E and important skin nutrients. We use it in our Belly Oil and now our Belly Butter, as it is known to help prevent stretch marks and reduce the appearance of redness in scar tissue. It soaks in well and is suitable for sensitive skin.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Organic Safflower Oil

Safflower is excellent for the skin as it is rich in omega 6 and vitamin E. It is also high in linoleic acid, making it perfect for dry skin. It is considered a safe ingredient to use on the skin and low irritating.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Organic Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is an excellent oil for moisturizing the skin as it is known to be non-comedogenic and easily absorbed. High in essential fatty acids, sunflower oil helps maintain healthy skin. It is also full of minerals and vitamins, such as A, D and E. We use a high oleic certified organic sunflower oil that is suitable for all skin types.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil

We use certified organic extra virgin olive oil for all our balms and butters. One of the biggest reasons we chose olive oil is because it goes through little processing. The oil is physically extracted from the fruit and then filtered, no heat or chemical treatment required. Olive oil is high in polyphenols (antioxidants) and vitamin E, helping to give it anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains squalene, which aids in regulating the special sebum coating on our skin.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Organic Chamomile Flowers

Chamomile has been around since the time of the Egyptians with the edible flowers found world wide. We use organic chamolie flowers in our Bottom Balm and Nipple Cream mainly for their anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. And since chamomile aids in relaxation, the flowers can also be found in our Flower Baths.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Organic Lavender Flowers

Lavender flowers are native to the Mediteranean and have been used for centuries for both culinary and healing purposes. They are a natural antiseptic to help treat wounds and rashes, which is why we use an infusion of organic lavender flowers in our Bottom Balm. The flowers are also in our Herbal and Flower Baths to aid in relaxtion and stress relief.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Organic Calendula

Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is an edible flower. It is known to be antiviral and anti-inflammatory. Used topically it can help soothe irritated skin and aid in wound healing. We infuse organic oil with organic calendula petals for use in our Bottom Balm and Nipple Cream to help treat and prevent infection. It is also the first ingredient in all our herbal baths.