Have you ever wondered what goes into our fantastic products? Well, now you can read and find out more interesting facts about the pure ingredients we use within all out cosmetic range of products at INDULGE-The Collection.
SWEET ALMOND OIL
Prunus amydalus dulcis
Contains all sorts of natural goodness: vitamin E, vitamin A, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, proteins, potassium, and zinc.
A super oil, it’s excellent moisturising properties and high vitamin content make it ideal for all types of body & skincare products.Its concentration of vitamin E can help to heal sun damage, reduce the signs of aging, and fade scars.
An oil
BENEFITS
Alleviates and nourishes dry skin
Soothes inflammation
Relieves itchy dry skin conditions
Eases irritation of baby’s nappy rashes
Soothes sunburn
SHEA BUTTER
Shea butter is a seed fat that comes from the shea tree. It contains: linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and oleic fatty acids, ingredients that balance oils on your skin. vitamins A, E, and F, antioxidant vitamins that promote circulation and healthy skin cell growth. triglycerides, the fatty part of the shea nut that nourishes and conditions your skin.
It restores the barrier between your skin and the outside environment, holding moisture in and reducing your risk of dryness.
Shea butter contains an estimated SPF of 3 to 4 (layer over your sun cream for added protection).
BENEFITS
It boosts skin moisture
Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe skin problems
It keeps skin hydrated for longer
It has significant levels of vitamins A and E, which means it promotes strong antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are important anti-aging agents. They protect your skin cells from free radicals that can lead to premature aging and dull-looking skin.
LAVENDER
Lavendula angustifolia
Used for hundreds of years, lavender essential oil is believed to offer antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that have long been celebrated for its ability to soothe the skin. Aromatherapists also claim that this powerful oil can be used to ease anxiety, stress and insomnia.
Containing only pure lavender essential oil and absolutely nothing else, our lavender essential oil is carefully extracted using steam distillation, before being bottled and carefully stored.
BENEFITS
Helps treat acne
Aids in repair of extremely dry skin conditions
Can help heal insect bites
Anti inflammatory & antibacterial properties
BEESWAX
Cera alba
The base and natural thickener for our balms.
Beeswax acts as a natural protector for the skin, so it’s perfect for all weather conditions whether it be wind, rain or shine this ingredient can help.
Beeswax gives your skin an extra organic layer to protect against daily encountered irritants while letting your skin breathe.
BENEFITS
A non-pore clogging treatment for problem or oily skin
Skin softener
Attracting water molecules, beeswax is a humectant which helps hydrate & lock in moisture into your skin over a long period of time.
Rich in vitamin A, helping to brighten and rejuvenate the look of your skin.
MANUKA HONEY
Manuka honey is a monofloral honey produced from the nectar of the mānuka tree, Leptospermum, that originated as a cultivar in New Zealand.
Manuka honey has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It gets its antibacterial effects from an active ingredient called methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO is created in manuka honey thanks to the conversion of another compound known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA). A high concentration of DHA is found in the nectar of manuka flowers.
BENEFITS
It can balance your skin’s pH level and help slough away dead cell debris to keep your skin clean.
Aids to heal wounds & irritated & inflamed skin conditions with it’s antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties.
It is a great emollient, meaning it softens the skin.
The enzymes provide a gentle exfoliation, leaving your skin baby soft and glowing.
