FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL
Frankincense is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties—pentacyclic triterpene, a steroid-like compound found in frankincense essential oil, contributes to its soothing effect on inflamed and irritated skin. Used topically, frankincense essential oil reduces redness, swelling, and itching. It is also a natural toner, decreasing the appearance of pores and evening skin tone. Frankincense essential oil encourages new cell growth, helping to tighten skin and reduce wrinkles and the appearance of scars and dark spots. It also soothes chapped, dry skin. The warm, calming scent of frankincense clears mind, relieves stress and lifts emotions.
BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL
Black currant seed oil is one of the richest sources of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), a highly effective anti-inflammatory agent, along with other important polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as steariodonic acid, omega-3 and omega-6. Steady supply of essential fatty acids is crucial for skin health—fatty acids strengthen the intracellular moisture barrier preventing water loss from the skin, reduce redness and inflammation, while also minimizing the signs of aging. High concentration of polyphenols, vitamin C and vitamin E contributes to powerful antioxidant quality of black currant seed oil. Antioxidants promote collagen production and help to neutralize free radicals, ultimately aiding in preventing cellular damage, uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation. Black currant seed oil is particularly beneficial for dry, damaged, devitalized skin, as well as for sensitive skin and skin with inflammatory conditions. It has comedogenic rating of 0-1, meaning that it ranks between noncomedogenic (will not clog pores) and very low likelihood of clogging pores.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
Charcoal binds to certain poisons, heavy metals, and other toxins and flush them from your body, making it a wonder substance for acute and general detoxification. Used in skin products, activated charcoal is effective at treating body odor, acne, and relieving discomfort from insect bites and rashes. It’s anti-bacterial properties help fight blemishes. Activated charcoal aids in drawing microparticles, such as dirt, dust, chemicals, toxins, and bacteria to the surface of the skin, making their removal easier.
CASTILE SOAP
Castile soap is a nontoxic, biodegradable soap. It lathers naturally without addition of toxic sulfates commonly used in traditional soap. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, castile soap helps to soothe dryness and irritation. Glycerin, naturally retained in castile soap, absorbs water from surrounding air, working to moisturize the skin as naturally as possible. Castile soap lets your skin breathe and encourages the natural process of shedding dead skin cells. Its regular use can help protect against skin cell degeneration, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and delay aging.
VITAMIN E
Vitamin E is an extremely powerful antioxidant. It has moisturizing and healing benefits, and helps to strengthen skin barrier function. Vitamin E is a natural anti-inflammatory, so it soothes and calms irritated skin.