Organic Skin Care Products - Ingredients That Work

Organic skin care is beneficial in so many ways: for our health, and for the environment. Here's a list of ingredients we like in organic skin care products (and use) and links to learn more about them! (We will be continually updating this list...its not exhaustive!)

Aloe Vera - Aloe barbadensis (Organic)

Argan Oil - Argania spinosa (Organic): Vitamin E * Phenols * Carotenes * Squalene * Essential fatty acids * Acne * Burns * Eczema * Psoriasis

Black Willowbark -Salix nigra (Organic): Antioxidant * Anti-Inflammatory * Astringent * Analgesic * Anti-Pyretic * AntiMicrobial * Cellular Renewal

Blue Green Algae - Aphanizomenon flos aquae (Organic): Minerals * Chlorophyll * B Vitamins * Beta-Carotene * Pro Vitamin A * Lipids * Active Enzymes * Essential Amino Acids * Nucleic acids * DHA * EPA Fatty Acids

Calendula (a.k.a. marigold)- Calendula officinalis (Organic): Wound Healing * Anti-Inflammatory * Antimicrobial

Cranberry- Vaccinium macrocarpon (Organic): Antioxidant * Anti-Inflammatory * AntiSeptic * Brightening * AntiMicrobial * Cellular Renewal * Anti-bacterial * Anti-microbial

Vitamin E - Tocopherol: Damaged Tissue Repair * Scar Repair * Antioxidant

Evening Primrose - Oenothers biennis Oil: High in gamma-linolenic acid * Inhibits bacterial growth * Anti-inflammatory * Dry skin

Glycerine, Vegetable USP: Humectant * Emollient

Grapeseed Oil and Grapeseed Extract (Vitis Vinifera): Easily Absorbed * Emollient * High linoleic acid

Hyaluronic Acid (non-animal-derived): Wound Healing * Breathable Barrier * Skin Elasticity * Enhances Moisture Retention

Jojoba - Simmondsia chinensis (Organic) Oil: Highly Penetrating * Mimics Sebum * Anti-inflammatory * Anti-oxidant

Kukui Nut Oil - Aleurites moluccans: High in Essential Fatty Acids * Easily Absorbed * Burn Healing * Skin Irritation Barrier * Eczema * Chapped skin * Psoriasis * Mature and prematurely aged skin * Dry skin * Acne * Scars * Lesions * Vitamins A, C, E

Meadowfoam - Limnanthes alba Seed Oil: Moisture Barrier * Humectant * Ultra-violet protection * Easily Absorbed * Wrinkle Reducer

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) (naturally-occurring, plant derived): Supplies Sulfur (Healing) * Produces Muscle Relaxation * Wrinkle Reducer * Brown Spot Reducer * Detoxifier* Anti-inflamatory * Anti-microbial * Collagen and Elastin Formation * Acne * Psoriasis * Eczema * Dermatitis *Diaper rash * Fungal infections

Neem - Azadirachta indica Oil: Antibacterial * Antiviral * Antifungal * Antiseptic * Antiparasitic * Eczema * Psoriasis * Ringworm * Scabies

Olive Oil -Olea europaea (Organic): Vitamin E * Vitamin K -(Reducing the appearance of dark under eye circles) * Phenols * Anti-inflammatory * Anti-oxidant * Squalene * Vitamin A * Regenerative, * Increases elasticity * Humectant * Breathable Barrier

Papaya - Carica (Organic): Enzyme dissolves dead and damaged skin cells * Blemishes * Mature Skin * Large pores * Sun spots * Exfoliant

Peppermint: Antiseptic * Antibiotic * Anti-infectious * Anti-parasitic * Antiviral * Analgesic * Decongestant * Disinfectant * Ringworm * Detoxification * Cellulite

Pomegranate - Punica granatum (Organic): Antioxidant * Polyphenols * Anti-skin-tumor-promoting

Red (Rooibos) Tea --Aspalathus linearis (Organic): Eczema * Diaper rash * Acne * High in Minerals Antioxidant * Anti-inflammatory * Antimicrobial

Rosehip Seed Oil - Rosa rubiginosa: Greater Skin Elasticity * Wrinkle Reduction * Vitamin A * Vitamin E * Oleic Acid * Linoleic Acid * Stretch marks * UV damage from overexposure to the sun * Scarring * Eczema * Psoriasis * Wrinkles and premature skin aging * Hyper-pigmentation * Dermatitis * Burns * Age spots

Shea Butter - Butyrospermum parkii: Dry skin * Stretch marks * Itchy skin, skin rashes, Eczema, and Dermatitis * Wrinkles and signs of ageing

Tamanu Oil - Calophyllum Inophyllum (Organic): Soothing * Sun burn * Inflammation * Rashes * Regenerate skin cells * Hydrating Strong Anti-inflammatory * Wound Healing * Germicidal * Eczema * Acne * Psoriasis

White Tea - Camellia sinensis Extract: Boosts immune function of skin cells * Protection from oxidative stress and immune cell damage * Antioxidant * Anti-aging

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