Raw honey is naturally antibacterial. Its enzyme glucose oxidase releases tiny amounts of hydrogen peroxide when it meets moisture, which helps clarify and unclog pores. Honey is also a humectant: it draws in water and holds it, so skin stays hydrated and soothed. It's full of enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Amla (Indian gooseberry) is loaded with vitamin C and emblicanins, antioxidant tannins that help protect skin from free radical and sun stress. Its natural astringency helps tighten the look of pores, while its conditioning nature moisturizes and supports the skin barrier.
Lemon balm, grown on our land, is a calming, anti-inflammatory herb rich in rosmarinic acid and tannins. These antioxidants help keep skin clear and protect it from UV-related damage.
White willow bark carries salicin, the plant precursor of salicylic acid (a beta hydroxy acid), which helps clear excess oil and dead skin cells from pores. Its polyphenols and tannins calm redness and irritation and help refine the look of pores for a clearer, more youthful glow.
Hemp seed oil carries omega-6 and omega-3 in close to the ratio our own skin uses, plus GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), which is rare in plant oils. Rich in vitamins A and E, it helps balance breakout-prone skin while rehydrating and comforting dry, itchy skin.
Rosehip seed oil (cold pressed, unrefined) is a lightweight, non-greasy oil rich in linoleic and linolenic acids, which strengthen elasticity and help clear pores. Its carotenoids (provitamin A) support skin renewal and help fade the look of dark spots and scars.
Aloe is rich in polysaccharides like acemannan, along with vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It soothes and cools, relieves sun-stressed and dry winter skin, and helps soften the look of fine lines.
Echinacea contains caffeic acid compounds like echinacoside and cichoric acid. These help protect collagen from free radical damage and slow the breakdown of hyaluronic acid, keeping skin firm, hydrated and resilient.
Bulgarian lavender is gentle for every skin type, from oily and congested to dry. Its linalool and linalyl acetate are cleansing and calming to the skin and prized in aromatherapy for easing anxiety, so inhale deeply while you cleanse.
Geranium is a truly all-encompassing oil. Rich in geraniol and citronellol, it's gently astringent and regenerative, and it helps balance oil production and tone the skin. Her scent steadies the emotions.
Roman chamomile is one of the gentlest calming oils. Its soothing esters calm redness and sensitivity, and its antioxidants help protect skin from free radical stress.
