Description
Plumeria (also known as Frangipani)
This moisturiser is designed to use all over your body. In much the same way we moisturise
our face every day, our body benefits from a daily dose of hydration. This lotion is rich and
meant to simply keep the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
The key components of our skin care lotion are the aqueous and oily phases. Their functions
include preventing water loss through the skin, adding water to the skin, and reducing visible
flakes.
If you are looking for a thicker, more buttery product, check out our amazing body butter.
Some more information about the ingredients you will find in the body moisturiser.
Sunflower oil has been used as a natural skin care ingredient for hundreds of years all over
the world, and it boasts a plethora of benefits. It encourages younger looking skin, boosts
nourishment, and protects skin against the elements.
10 Reasons to Use Sunflower Oil
- It hydrates.
Like the skin’s own natural oil, or sebum, sunflower oil is an emollient, meaning it adds
hydration and smooths. That makes it a perfect moisturiser as it helps skin to retain water. - It’s rich in antioxidants.
Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E, a protective antioxidant. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin
C, vitamin K and vitamin D, which help to protect from environmental stressors that can
cause premature aging. - It helps to unclog pores.
This smooth, nourishing oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. Sunflower oil
can actually help to decongest pores by clearing them of dead skin cells and creating a
refreshed, revitalised appearance. - It can minimize signs of aging.
With protective antioxidants and its ability to retain moisture, sunflower oil can help
minimise the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also help protect your skin against further
damage. - It’s soothing.
Sunflower oil is known for its ability to soothe irritated skin. It works for all skin types and
provides gentle moisture and protection. - It can help calm temporary redness.
Sunflower oil can actually alleviate temporary redness in sensitive or dry skin. - It protects skin.
Sunflower oil provides a protective barrier against environmental
stressors, helping your skin stay clean and free from dirt and toxins. - It can help even out skin tone and texture.
Easily absorbed into skin, sunflower oil can even out the look of your skin’s surface and
even temporarily shrink the appearance of pores. - It’s a natural botanical ingredient.
All good things grow in the garden! Sunflower oil has been around for thousands of
years and is free from nasty chemicals or toxins. - It’s gentle.
For those with sensitive or mature skin, sunflower oil is ideal as it is gentle on the skin
and has calming properties.
Dandelion
The most common type of dandelion (taraxacum officinale) has been around for over
30 million years. Today, the dandelion flower is commonly found in temperate parts of
Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Throughout history, dandelion has been used
by many different cultures for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.
Records of dandelion being used as an herbal remedy first showed up over 1,000 years
ago in traditional Chinese medicine. Over the centuries, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians,
Europeans, Africans and Native Americans used dandelion to treat liver problems,
kidney problems, digestive issues, skin irritations, and more.
Tonics and teas made from dandelion roots resulted in a gentle, nutritional diuretic that
aided digestion and helped the body remove toxins from the liver and bloodstream.
Today, people still drink dandelion tea for its potential health benefits.
Dandelions are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber including:
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium.
Even though it’s technically a weed, the bright sunshine yellow flower of the dandelion
has also been used in dyes, in wellness tea, dietary supplements, and even as wine.
Modern herbalists have touted dandelion leaf benefits in herbal medicine for years, and
the skincare industry has followed suit, including dandelion root extract in many
products for the bounty of anti-aging benefits it can provide to different skin types.
The Potential Dandelion Benefits for Skin
In the quest for more beautiful skin and to prevent premature aging, dandelion is a
popular ingredient to look for in skincare. From moisturisers and serums to cleansers
and scrubs, learn why dandelion root extract is so hard to beat. - Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Research has looked at dandelion
‘
s anti-inflammatory properties, related to skin issues.
Using dandelion to help soothe redness and swelling from skin conditions, like rosacea,
cystic acne, eczema, and psoriasis, will make the skin look less irritated. - Antibacterial and Anti-fungal
Since dandelion can inhibit microbial infections, it’s the perfect skincare ingredient to treat
acne. As an antibacterial, germicide and anti-fungal ingredient, dandelion detoxifies the
skin, clears out pores, gets rid of acne and prevents acne breakouts in the future. It’
s hard
to find a product that works for acne-prone skin and so many other skin types, but the
dandelion is a true miracle worker that way.
Have a look at our acne cream. - Reduces the Appearance of Wrinkles and Fine Lines
With its anti-aging properties, dandelion extract in skincare will help reduce the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The trifecta of vitamins — A, C, and E — in
dandelion extract is what can help reduce the appearance of those pesky lines and
wrinkles because they encourage healthy skin cell production. - Minimizes Dark Spots
Dandelion can help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation or age spots.
Sometimes these dark areas are called sunspots and can occur as a result of UVA/UVB
exposure that is unprotected. It can prevent those spots from even forming because it
inhibits oxidative stress of the same cells that are damaged by the sun. In order to fade
those spots, the vitamin C in dandelion helps to lighten and brighten the skin. - Firms the Skin
Since it stimulates collagen and elastin production, dandelion will firm up your skin. It
helps to prevent sagging and loss of elasticity and improves existing skin that is lacking
firmness (laxity).
Tepezcohuite
The bark of the “Skin tree”
, the Mimosa Tenuiflora, contains high levels of antioxidants
such as tannins, flavonoids and saponins, which have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial,
healing and free radical damage protection properties (a key cause of premature aging
and many types of inflammation).
It contains natural minerals and nutrients that nourish and revitalise the skin.
Its anti-inflammatory properties help soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin.
Its regenerative properties promote the healing of wounds, scars, burns and other damage
to the skin’s surface.
Tepezcohuite helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production in
skin cells.
Elderberry
Elderberries contain natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) which can help brighten the skin
and improve its overall appearance.
Moisturising Properties: Elderberries are rich in vitamins A and C, which can help hydrate
and moisturise the skin, leaving it soft and supple. It’
s high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory
characteristics, skin whitening, improving skin defence, wound healing assistance, hydration,
and moisture retention, and may have anti-aging properties.
