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almond oil - an excellent emollient (softening and soothing to the skin) and also helps the skin to balance water loss and absorption of moisture.  helps relieve irritation, inflammation and itching. a wonderful moisturizer, suitable for all skin types.  helps to promote a clear younger looking complexion.

products - 'balm of Gilead' moisturizer, 'cleansing Stream' cleanser and make - up remover, 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy' face, 'lips n'Nails' balm, 'king david', 'bathsheba'

apricot oil - rich in both oleic acid and linoleic acid giving it excellent moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing properties.  helpful for inflammation, dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin. 

products - kelp n' Honey Scrub, intensive Wrinkle Therapy - face

avocado oil - high in sterolins which are known to reduce age spots, lesson the damaged cause by sun and reduce scarring.  avocado oil is an excellent moisturizer, assisting in cell rejuvenation and regeneration, and is believed to assist collagen building, making it an excellent oil for mature skin.

products - kelp n' Honey Scrub, hot Hair Serum,  

carrot seed oil - contains an antioxidant class called carotenoids which protects human cells from free radical damage.  if left unchecked, free radicals can affect both the structure and function of cell membranes, resulting in premature aging and an array of degenerative diseases which cause skin damage and wrinkles.  carrot seed oil is also believed to decrease skin damage from ultra violet exposure. 

products - intensive wrinkle therapy - eyes, 'king David', 'bathsheeba'

cocoa butter - is one of the most stable, highly concentrated natural fats available and one which is readily absorbed by the skin, making it a wonderful moisturizer for eczema and dermatitis.  naturally rich in vitamin e and helps improves the elasticity of the skin. it is also beneficial for wrinkles and skin smoothing due to its ability to build collagen 

products - hot Hair Wax, hot hair Pomade, some of the soaps

co q 10 - naturally  occurring compound found in every cell of thebody.  coQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age.  CoQ10 works as an antioxidant, which scavenge free radicals.  free radicals are believed to contribute to the aging process.  Chemicals, ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoking, and air pollution are examples of things that can increase the number of damaging free radicals within the body.  antioxidants such as CoQ10 can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

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evening primrose oil - one of the most concentrated sources of gamma-linoleic acid(GLA), an essential fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties. believed to help preserve skin elasticity and prevent wrinkle formation.  topical forms of evening primrose oil have also been studied for treating acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and other skin conditions. 

products - 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy' - face, 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy' - eyes, 'cleansing Stream', 'kelp n' Honey Scrub', 'king david', 'bathsheba',

glycolic acid - naturally found in brown sugar.  derived from fruit acids otherwise known as alpha-hydroxyl acids(AHA); improves acne scarring for a smoother appearance; cleans the follicles by loosening the "glue" which holds dead skin to the surface; improves skin texture by smoothing and compacting skin cells, often resulting in pores that appear smaller; attaches to free radicals making them inactive; builds collagen and elastin often resulting in a more youthful appearance 

products - kelp n' Honey Scrub

goat milk - contains natural proteins and triglycerides that are easily absorbed into the skin.  contains over 50 nutrients, including vitamins A, C and B-complex, minerals and other elements that nourish and rejuvenate dehydrated skin.  has Alpha Hydroxyl Acid components that contribute to the micro-peeling process, gently exfoliating dead skin cells.  helps nourish the newly-grown skin and may encourage the production of elastin.  helps to balance the skin’s pH

products – ‘clay de Magdalene’ face mask, ‘salt Tea’ bath salts,‘oats Goats n’ Bees’ soap

goji berri extract - known for its superior moisturizing and skin conditioning properties, rich in essential fatty acids such as linoleic and oleic acid; promotes blood circulation; enhances cell regeneration; assists skin metabolism; fights free radicals; improves skin hydration and builds elasticity; helps to reduce liver spots and age spots

products - 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy' Face, 'kelp n' Honey' scrub

grape seed oil - has mild astringent qualities, which help to tighten and tone the skin, making it a wonderfulanti-aging ingredient. it is light and non-comedogenic. it is also very useful for moisturizing and adding emollient properties to any product intended for use on an acne prone skin. contains potent anti oxidants which help diminish the suns damaging effects and reduce free radical damage 

products - 'balm of Gilead' moisturizer, ‘clear Skin’ spot and acne treatment, 'kind David', 'bathsheba'

green tea extract - bioflavonoid rich.  contains high levels of polyphenols. since green tea is a powerful antioxidant, it protects against free radical damage to the skin.  free radicals cause oxidative damage, which promotes aging.  green tea increases the effectiveness of sunscreen. it protects against photo-aging and photo-damage caused by ultraviolet rays, and brings down inflammation caused by sun damage

products -
 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy' - Face, 'kelp n' Honey' Scrub

honey - anti-bacterial agent.  binds to water molecules denying bacteria the moisture which they need to grow. penetrates skin easily, thus being capable of reaching deep-seated infection.  kills the bacterium that causes acne. natural antioxidant.  assists in skin rejuvenating which can lead to the elimination of fine wrinkles.  assists in reducing inflammation.

products - 'kelp n Honey scrub', 'clay de Magdalene' face mask,'salt Tea' bath salts, 'oats, goats n Bees' soap, lips n’ Nails moisturizing balm

jojoba oil
 -(pronounced hah-ho-bah).  closely resembles human sebum so our skin accepts it very well without the threat of breakouts or allergic reactions.  jojoba oil is suitable for both dry and oily skin as it helps to balance skin's sebum - moisturizing dry skin and reducing the oil production in oily skin. Jojoba oil may help treat acne by protecting the skin from harmful bacteria. It dissolves impurities, so easily removes make-up and grime.  In addition it makes a wonderful addition to hair products, flattening the hair shaft, providing shine and moisture.  it assists in moisturizing the scalp whilst aiding dandruff prevention. 

products: 'king David' cologne and body oil, 'bathsheeba' cologne and body oil, 'cleansing Stream' cleanser and makeup remover, 'clear skin" spot and acne product, 'hot Hair ' series

organic macadamia nut - expressed from the nut meat of the macadamia tree.  tones aged or dry skin, skin-softening, wound healing.  rich source of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, which are helpful in maintaining the skin's critical water barrier functions.  contains the highest level of palmitoleic acid of any plant oil, which is found in human sebum among the young.  the high content of palmitoleic acid also makes macadamia nut oil an effective anti-oxidant.

products - 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy' – eyes, ‘koala Bee’ soap

organic oatmeal - help protect the skin and provide relief toward itching.  excellent irritation healer, skin softener and exfoliant.  a rich source of vitamin e and protein making it suitable for dry skin.

products - 'salt Tea' bath salts, 'clay de Magdalene' face mask,'oats, goats n' bees' cleansing bar

organic rosehip oil - it contains vitamin A, which helps to delay the effects of skin aging, assists with cell regeneration, and promotes an increase in collagen and elastin.  it supports the keratin migration cycle that is responsiblefor the natural regeneration of skin cells in the epidermis, making the skin look smoother, firmer, and suppler.  believedto assist psoriasis, eczema, brown spots, photo - aging, scarring and stretchmarks.

products - intensive Wrinkle Therapy - eyes

rose petals - have excellent cleansing, astringent, toning, moisture retaining,stimulating and soothing effects.  rosepetals are particularly beneficial for dry, mature and sensitive skin.

safflower oil - high in linoleic acid making is wonderful for dry, sensitiveskin. it assists with circulation and oxygenation of the tissues.  it is also believed to assist in treating skincondition such as eczema, acne and rosacia.  assistsin smoothing, nourishing and helping the skin to hold moisture. it does notclog the pores or irritate skin follicles.

products - 'balm of Gilead' moisturizer

seaweed - high in lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins.  particularly vitamins A, C and E, and the minerals zinc, selenium and magnesium.  seaweed cleanses, tones and soothes the skin and regenerates body tissues.  it improves circulation and helps maintain the tone of the tissue, reducing the appearance of cellulite. 

products:' barrier Reef ' soap, ‘clay de Magdalene’ clay mask

shea butter
 - contains ester resins recommended for damaged skin repair, believed to assist the following: dry skin relief; dry scalp; skin rash-including diaper rash; skin peeling, after tanning; blemishes and wrinkles; itching skin due to dryness; stretch mark prevention; minor burns; eczema; sun and wind protection; even skin tone; reduce blemishes and scarring;eliminate scalp irritation from dryness or chemical processing; prevent bumpsafter shaving; reduce acne; restore elasticity to skin; restore luster to hair.

products - 'balm of Gilead' moisturizer, 'straight shea', 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy'- face, 'intensive Wrinkle Therapy '- eyes, all soaps

wheat germ
 - is one of the richest sources of vitamins a, e and d making it a wonderful addition to anti-aging products.  it also has a high content of proteins and lecithin assisting with skin irritation, dryness, dermatitis and cracking.  assists with repairing cells damaged caused by sun exposure, whilst preventing moisture loss from the skin 

products - 'balm of Gilead moisturizer, 'kind David' bath and body serum, 'bathsheba' bath and body serum

vitamin e -   vitamin e is a powerful antioxidant and vital in protecting the skin cells from ultra violet light, pollution, and other elements that produce free radical damage. vitamin e helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks, scars, burns and age spots and also helps to balance the skins' oil production, making it suitable for all skin types.

products - all of our products contain high levels of vitamin e