Although we are passionate about the benefits of coconut oil for skin and hair we have chosen to enhance and boost our organic coconut oil with natural ingredients that have proved themselves as superstars in their own right, each delivering their own powerful nurturing, healing and protective qualities.
Some of our superstars include:
1. Coconut Oil
The rockstar! Coconut oil is an excellent skin conditioner containing medium-chain triglycerides which deeply penetrate, moisturise and act as a protective barrier against the aging effects of environmental and free radical damage. It’s bursting with healthy vitamins and nutrients like lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid, Vitamin K and E, and iron, providing a rich supply of antioxidants and healing goodies for skin. In a nutshell, it promotes skin elasticity and keeps it looking young. supple and radiant.
Packed with healing hair nutrients, including Vitamin E (an essential nutrient for skin and hair), and fatty acids including lauric acid and capric acid, coconut oil helps to promote protein regrowth by penetrating deep into each hair, getting past the cuticle, repairing and preventing damage from the inside out – making it stronger and leaving it thicker, fuller and shinier.
2. Argan Oil
Like Coconut Oil, Argan Oil is a natural beauty treatment for skin and hair. Often called ‘liquid gold’ it’s rich in beneficial nutrients including fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin E which combine to deeply condition, nourish and strengthen hair as well as adding shine. The vitamin E helps to treat and repair environmentally damaged hair. Argan oil is included in our Hairfood products.
3. Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn has been traditionally used for a wide range of skin ailments due to its nourishing, regenerative, and restorative qualities. This berry is loaded with antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, and studies show that these two nutrients can prevent wrinkles, combat dryness and premature aging. Sea Buckthorn oil has high amounts of Phytosterol, Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, Anti-Oxidants, and Carotenoid which contribute to its high success rate as a skin repairing and conditioning oil. Sea Buckthorn oil is included in our Everyday Face moisturiser
4. Kakadu Plum
The Kakadu plum grows in Arnhem Land in northern Australia and has been used by indigenous Australians for thousands of years as an antiseptic and skin healer as well as a bushfood.
Science has identified it as the world’s richest natural source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an excellent ingredient in skincare products as it is a powerful antioxidant and essential nutrient to help slow the aging process as it is essential in the process of forming collagen. Its phytochemicals also contribute to its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties.Kakadu Plum is included in our Everyday Face moisturiser
5. Rose Hip Oil
Rose hip oil is a naturally rich source of antioxidants and essential fatty acids which include omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. These acids are superfood for our skin as they help to regenerate skin cells and to repair damaged tissue. The essential fatty acids are ideal for treating dry, sun damaged skin and improving the appearance of scars, wrinkles, stretch markets.
Rose hip oil is also rich in a natural source of vitamin A which is effective in helping to prevent premature ageing caused by sun exposure. Antioxidants including beta-carotene and lycopene help protect and repair skin from premature ageing caused by environmental factors. Rosehip oil is included in our Coconut Body Butter, Coconut Body Balm and Everyday Face moisturiser.
