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Adzuki Beans
Exfoliating Face Treatment

Rich in plant enzymes and essential fatty acids which contribute to skin health.

Alfalfa – practitioner quality
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion

Rich in many minerals and vitamins. Protects visible surface red lines.

Allantoin – from the herb Comfrey
Coastal Banksia & Orange Shampoo

Used in medicinal creams for irritated skin conditions.

Almond
Plant Gel Cleanser (norm/dry), One Step Exfoliating Cleanser, Exfoliating Face Treatment, Damask Rose Day Creme, Lemon Night Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Foam, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme, Nutritive Body Lotion, Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil, Toning Invigorating Body Oil, Fluid Cellulite Body Oil, Sensual Relaxing Body Oil, Coastal Banksia & Orange Shampoo

Softens the skin, balances moisture.

Aloe Vera (fresh juice) – Murgon or Bundaberg, Qld
We won't use the reconstituted version sourced from China. The recon version loses freshness and effectiveness by being dried, processed and stored for months or years.
Plant Gel Cleanser (norm/dry), Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily), Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (norm/dry), Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (comb/oily), Exfoliating Face Treatment, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Calendula & Orange Plant Nutrient Mask, Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Rosemary Blemish Gel, Instant Help Eye Gel, Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam, Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Foam, Nutritive Body Lotion, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme, Great Outdoors SPF15 Sunscreen, Anti-Redness After-Sun Gel, Coastal Banksia & Orange Shampoo

Assists in the soothing of inflammation, calms sensitive skin exposed to the elements, soothes and aids in the repair of the appearance of the skin.

Angelica – practitioner quality
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (comb/oily), Angelica Lip Care Balm

Firms and tones the skin, commonly believed to provide relief from the symptoms of cold sores.

Apricot Kernel
Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily), Damask Rose Day Creme, Rosewood Face Oil, Sage Face Oil, Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil, Toning Invigorating Body Oil, Fluid Cellulite Body Oil, Pregnancy Massage Oil, Nutritive Body Lotion

Contains essential nutrients, encourages sustained hydration. Antioxidant activity supports elasticity.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) – practitioner quality
Alba White Day Moisturiser

Protects surface tissue structures. Aids in the repair of skin exposed to the elements. The extract from these berries contains Arbutin. Lightens the appearance of the skin.

Arnica – practitioner quality
Sundew Cleansing Milk, Firming Rehydration Eye Creme

Protects skin structures, tones, assists in the repair of the appearance of damaged skin tissue.

Avocado
One Step Exfoliating Cleanser, Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask, Damask Rose Day Creme, Lemon Night Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Antioxidant Plant Serum, Angelica Lip Care Balm, Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam, Macadamia Body Scrub, Toning Invigorating Body Oil, Sensual Relaxing Body Oil, Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil, Pregnancy Massage Oil, Nutritive Body Lotion, Banksia and Orange Shampoo

Nutrient rich- provides high levels of vitamin A & D. Provides deep hydration while improving the texture and elasticity of parched, damaged skin, as well as firming and toning the skin. Also supports healthy hair and scalp.

Banksia – Australia
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Alba White Day Moisturiser, Coastal Banksia and Orange Shampoo

Improves the look of "tired" complexions and increases moisture levels. Helps to protect against sun damage including the appearance of pigmentation patches. When used in hair products it restores sun damaged hair, while improving body. Named after Sir Joseph Banks - British botanist.

Basil – practitioner quality - India
Toning Invigorating Body Oil

A tonic for the vitality of the skin. Tones and tightens.

Beetroot - Lockyer Valley, Qld
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask

Retextures damaged or scarred skin. Contains vitamins A & C. Clarifies the skin.

Bellis perenis (English Daisy) – United Kingdom
Firming Rehydration Eye Creme

Retextures, tightens, and reduces the look of age lines. Reduces puffiness and darkness around the eyes.

Bergamot - Italy
We use only the medicinal grade essential oil which has had the bergaptene removed. The low quality bergamot oil that is typically used in other ranges contains contaminants. 
Alba White Day Moisturiser, Rosewood Face Oil, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme, Coastal Banksia & Orange Shampoo

Calms skin irritated by exposure to the sun and wind. Combats white spots on the skin. Promotes a more youthful complexion and brightens the appearance of the skin.

Birch Leaf - medicinal grade
One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Contains gentle natural cleansers. Contains nutritive flavonoids that strengthen and firm to repair the appearance of the pores.

Scientific Reference - Rich in flavonoids including quercetin, quercitrin and hesperidin. (Wagner & Bladt Plant Drug Analysis: A Thin-Layer Chromatography Atlas, Springer-Verlag, Berlin 1996). Birch tar oil is used in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis. (Reynolds Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia 26th ed, Pharmaceutical Press, London 1973)

Bluebell – practitioner quality -  Australia
Macadamia Body Scrub

Restores moisture deep within the skin, deodorises.

Blue Mallee Eucalyptus – practitioner quality - Australia
Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam, Macadamia Body Scrub

Used for many types of skin problems including rashes, burns, wounds and white "fungal" spots. It can relieve uncomfortable sensations within the skin. Deodorises. Antibacterial.

Buchu
Hyper-Pigmentation Serum A

Contains antioxidant flavonoids.

Burdock – medicinal grade
Oil Controlled Day Creme

Holds moisture in the skin and is antibacterial. Firms the top layer of the skin during application.

Bush Fuchsia – practitioner quality - Australia
Anti-Redness After-Sun Gel

Calms the appearance of surface redness.

Bush Gardenia – practitioner quality - Australia
Macadamia Body Scrub, Anti-Redness Gel

Encourages skin suppleness. Smoothes the effects of ageing and lessens the appearance of sun damage. Moisturises and freshens the skin.

Bush Iris – practitioner quality - Australia
Firming Eye Creme, Eye Makeup Remover Lotion, Anti-Redness Gel

Improves elasticity, tone and hydration. Improves the skins resilience to drying out from environmental stress. Cools and moistens irritated eyes.

Calendula – medicinal grade
Exfoliating Face Treatment, Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask, Damask Rose Day Creme, Rosewood Face Oil, Antioxidant Plant Serum, Instant Help Eye Gel, Lemon and Rose Bath & Shower Foam, Nourishing Hand and Nail Creme, Toning Invigorating Body Oil, Pregnancy Massage Oil, Anti-Redness Gel

Bright orange flowers with properties. A source of pro-vitamin A, a nutrient essential for skin abused by the elements. Firming.

Scientific References - Calendula - Ukiya M, Akihisa T, Yasukawa K et al. Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor-promoting, and cytotoxic activities of constituents of marigold (Calendula) flowers. (2006). J Nat Prod. 69:1692-96.

- Jimenez-Medina E, Garcia-Lora A, Paco L et al.(2006). A new extract of the plant Calendula officinalis produces dual in vitro effect: cytotoxic anti-tumor activity and lymphocyte activation. BMC Cancer. Results of the clinical examination of an ointment with marigold (Calendula officinalis) extract in the treatment of venous leg ulcers". Int J Tissue React. 27 (3): 101–6. 2005.

- Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer". J Clin Oncol.;():1447-53 22: 1447–53. 2004-04-15. McQuestion M. (2006). - The prevention and management of acute skin reactions related to radiationtherapy: a systematic review and practice guideline. Support Care Cancer. Bashir Set (2006). - Studies on spasmolytic activities of Calendula flowers. Phytother Res. 20:906-910.

Camellia
Alba White Day Moisturiser

Provides important anti-ageing antioxidants to reduce the appearance of sun damage.

Cardamom – practitioner quality - France
Sensual Relaxing Body Massage Oil

Relaxes the skin. Aromatherapy properties – Clears the thoughts and aids recovery from mental fatigue.

Carrot
Plant Gel Cleanser (Comb/Oily), Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Calendula & Orange Plant Nutrient Mask, Damask Rose Day Creme, Lemon Night Creme, Antioxidant Plant Serum, Rosemary Blemish Gel, Lemon and Rose Bath & Shower Foam, Nutritive Body Lotion

A source of pro-vitamin A, a nutrient essential for skin abused by the elements. Firming. Improves elasticity, reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Carrot Seed – medicinal grade - Hungary

A source of trans-retinoic acids that help reduce the signs of premature age lines.

Cedarwood – practitioner quality - USA
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Lemon Night Creme

A temple incense used Tibet. Anti Bacterial. Smoothes wrinkles.

Celery Seed Oil – practitioner quality – India
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil

A powerful antioxidant. Refreshes and tightens the skin.

Chamomile – practitioner quality - United Kingdom
Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry), Flower Water Toning Lotion (Combination/Oily), Exfoliating Face Treatment, Calendula & Orange Plant Nutrient Mask, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Damask Rose Day Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Rosewood Face Oil, Instant Help Eye Gel, Firming Rehydration Eye Creme, Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil, Great Outdoors Sunscreen SPF15, Coastal Banksia & Orange Shampoo

Originally considered a 'sacred' herb back through history until 2000 years ago. Brings a healthy appearance to the skin. Reduces uncomfortable skin. It is shown to have a superior soothing effect on dermatitis. It is commonly used for acne, allergies, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, rashes and sensitive skin problems.

Scientific Reference - in studies, chamomile has been shown to have a superior soothing effect on dermatitis when compared to a 1% Hydrocortisone cream. Chamomile has also been shown to have 70% of the anti-inflammatory effect of hydrocortisone cream. (Albring,M:Meth Find Exptl Clin Pharmacol5, 575 (1983)

Chickweed – medicinal grade
Anti-Redness After-Sun Gel

Has been used for centuries as an application for itchy skin conditions. Contains plant saponins. Useful in the promotion of elasticity.

Chlorophyll
Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination/Oily), Flower Water Toning Lotion (Combination Oily), Rosemary Blemish Gel

Purifies the skin and fights bacteria.

Cinnamon – medicinal grade - Sri Lanka
One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Encourages contraction of skin tissue and contains substances that encourage a protective coating to form on damaged, scarred skin; for example acne or sun damage. The cinnamon in the One Step is the finest cosmetic-grade cinnamon powder. It is sourced from Sri Lanka and is then softened through an extended process. Our extract has 16 times the antioxidant value of fresh blueberries.

Clary Sage – practitioner quality - France
Lemon Night Creme, Nutritive Body Lotion

Calms stressed skin, reduces the depth of wrinkles, tones the skin.

Clivers – medicinal grade
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner

A remedy for skin eruptions or congested conditions of the skin. Contains coumarins commonly accepted to improve circulation.

Cocoa Butter
Macadamia Body Scrub

Softening and deeply moisturising. This high quality extract melts into the skin at body temperature, and "waterproofs" the skin.

Cole Seed
One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Softens blackheads around the nose, chin and forehead.

Cornsilk – medicinal grade
Flower Water Toning Lotion (Comb/Oily), Oil Controlled Day Creme, Eye Makeup Remover, Anti-Redness After-Sun Gel, She Oak & Lime Conditioner

"Silken threads which sew injuries." The natural saponins assist in the absorption of Simplicite face oils and Serums. Soothing to irritations, firming to the skin. It also reduces the appearance of "open" pores. One of the few herbs that contain the scientifically identified compound Allantoin (which is used in the treatment of skin irritations). For hair use - cleanses and gives shine to hair.

Crimson Bottle Brush – practitioner quality - Australia
Blue Mallee Bath and Shower Foam

Calms irritated skin and soothes skin abused by the elements.

Cucumber (fresh juice) - Australia
Firming Rehydration Eye Creme

Reduces the appearance of redness and improves darkness under the eyes. Helps slow the appearance of age lines. Cucumber is cooling, toning and firming.

Cypress - practitioner quality - Austria
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil

A highly valued medicine in ancient civilizations and still used today as a purification incense in Tibet. It soothes aching legs, while encouraging the skin to 'breathe'.

Echinacea – medicinal grade
Angelica Lip Care Balm

Inhibits the spread of bacteria through cell walls. An ideal treatment for breakout skin. Firms the top layer of the skin.

Elderflower – medicinal grade
Flower Water Toning Lotion Normal/Dry, Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Firming Rehydration Eye Creme, Eye Makeup Remover

Cooling to the skin. Reduces the appearance of surface wrinkles.

Equisetum (Horsetail) – practitioner quality
Plant Gel Cleanser Combination/Oily, Rosemary Blemish Gel

Contains natural skin cleansers. Contains many nutritive minerals. Smoothes the skin over scarring.

From an ancient family of plant that once covered much of the planet and that now form most of the world's coal deposits.

Evening Primrose
Plant Gel Cleanser Normal/Dry, Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask, Revitalising Night Crème, Anti-oxidant Plant Serum, Angelica Lip Care Balm, Nutritive Body Lotion

A source of essential nutrients. Promotes elasticity – protects against premature ageing and enhances the skins texture.

Eyebright – medicinal grade
Instant Help Eye Gel, Firming Eye Creme, Eye Makeup Remover

Traditionally used in eyebaths to soothe and freshen the eyes. Promotes elasticity.

Fir – practitioner quality - Siberia
Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily), Rosemary Blemish Gel, Waratah Plant Nutrient Mask

A "warming" remedy. Revitalises the appearance of the skin. Clarifies. The extract used in Simplicite products is from Siberian Fir trees - the medicinal quality we use can be sourced only from trees that grow in the coldest, northern parts of Europe. Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising except in high concentrations.

Fumitory – medicinal grade
Alba White Day Moisturiser

Contains antioxidants. Improves the texture of the skin. Reduces the signs of ageing. Helps hide age spots. Used since Victorian time to fade freckles.

Geraldton Wax (Australian Bush Flower) – practitioner quality - Australia
Anti-Redness After Sun Gel

Improves resilience of the skin when exposed to the elements. Firms top layer of the skin.

Ginger – practitioner quality - France
Pregnancy Massage Oil

Used as a remedy for thousands of years as a remedy for colic and to settle the digestive system. Calms and soothes. External application promotes elasticity.

Ginkgo biloba – medicinal grade
Sundew Cleansing Milk

Ginko is rich in flavone glycosides known to regulate the tone and elasticity. Reduces the appearance of wrinkles. It is the oldest species of tree that still exists on the planet today. Individual trees can live to 1000 years.

Goldenseal – medicinal grade
Eye Makeup Remover, Anti-Redness After Sun Gel

An important historical use of goldenseal root is as an eye wash for various eye problems. Soothes, clams and protects the skin.

Grapefruit – practitioner quality - Australia
Exfoliating Face Treatment, One Step Exfoliating Cleanser, Alba White Day Moisturiser, Lemon Night Creme, Fluid Cellulite Body Oil, Coastal Banksia and Orange Everyday Shampoo

Grapefruit acts to clear congested, oily skin. It also tones and firms the top layer of the skin.

Green Oats – medicinal grade
Angelica Lip Care Balm

Hydrates skin, aged and dried by the elements. Reduces the signs of premature ageing.

Green Tea – medicinal grade - AthertonTableland,  Qld
Alba White Day Moisturiser

The antioxidants found in green tea help to lighten the complexion and hide dark, pigmented areas. Firms the top skin layer.

Hawthorne Berry – medicinal grade
Oil Controlled Day Creme

Improves absorption, helps firm the skin. Smoothes areas of skin over scarred areas. Repairs the appearance of the skin.

Hazelnut
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask, Angelica Lip Care Balm, Pregnancy Massage Oil

Contains plant liposomes and antioxidants. Reduces the appearance of sun damage and minimises signs of early ageing.

Heartsease – medicinal grade
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (norm/dry), Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner

Contains natural saponins which assist in the absorption of Simplicité face oils and serums. Tones and hides visible lines and reduces the appearance of "open pores".

Hibiscus – medicinal grade
She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

Improves the lustre and shine of the hair. Adds body.

Hydrangea – medicinal grade
Sundew Cleansing Milk, Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo

A naturally gentle cleanser due to elements within it known as plant saponins. It freshens the complexion through the toning action of glycosides while improving skin texture. Contains plant resins that build body and strength in the hair and protect from the elements.

Hypericum – medicinal grade
Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily), Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Antioxidant Plant Serum, Instant Help Eye Gel, Rosemary Blemish Gel, Anti-Redness Gel

Calms and soothes. Contains nutritive plant flavonoids. The herb has yellow, five-petalled flowers, yellow being the healing colour. Hypericum calms and tones red lines. It has a very long history, over centuries, in the treatment of skin damage.

Hyssop – practitioner quality -  France
Oil Controlled Day Creme, Nutritive Body Lotion

Improves the appearance of the skin over scarred areas. Promotes a radiant complexion. Calms and firms. Antibacterial. Desensitizes skin dried by the elements.

Jojoba extract - Australia
Plant Gel Cleanser (norm/dry), Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Revitalising Night Creme, Sage Face Oil, Antioxidant Plant Serum, Firming Eye Creme, Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam, Nutritive Body Lotion, Toning Invigorating Body Oil, Fluid Cellulite Body Oil, Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo, She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

Gives suppleness, tone and texture. A long-lasting moisturiser, it deeply re-hydrates the skin and promotes elasticity. Provides natural vitamin E. When used in hair products, it gives body and lustre to the hair and protects the scalp.

Juniper – practitioner quality - Croatia
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil

Encourages the skin to 'breathe'. Lessens congestion. Promotes elasticity and suppleness.

Kaolin - China
Exfoliating Face Treatment, Calendula and Orange Plant Nutrient Mask, Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask

Draws impurities and relieves pore congestion. Brightening and toning to the complexion.

Kapok Bush

Great Outdoors Sunscreen SPF15

Reduces the appearance of hyper-pigmentation.

Lavender – practitioner quality France
Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily), Sundew Cleansing Milk, Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (norm/dry), Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (comb/oily), Exfoliating Face Treatment, One Step Exfoliating Cleanser, Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Alba White Day Moisturiser, Revitalising Night Creme, Sage Face Oil, Instant Help Eye Gel, Eye Makeup Remover, Angelica Lip Care Balm, Rosemary Blemish Gel, Blue Mallee Bath and Shower Foam, Macadamia Body Scrub, Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil, Nourishing Hand and Nail Creme

Balances oil in the skin, encourages elasticity, reduces surface scarring, calming, inhibits bacteria and is soothing in the treatment of acne and pimples.

Lemon – practitioner quality - Australia
Lemon Night Creme, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Sage Face Oil, Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Body Foam, Toning Invigorating Body Oil, Nutritive Body Lotion

Reduces the appearance of red lines. Clarifies the complexion. Antibacterial. Desensitizes skin exposed to the elements. Has specific action against sundamage...see reference.

Scientific Reference - Reference Lemongrass/Lemon oil - Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). "Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines". Planta Med. 71 (5): 484–8

Lemon Balm – practitioner quality
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Normal/Dry)

Calming and soothing and firms the skin.

Lemongrass – practitioner quality - Congo
Sundew Cleansing Milk, One Step Exfoliating Cleanser, Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Body Foam, Lemon Night Creme, Macadamia Body Scrub, Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo

Contributes to the overall healthy appearance of the skin. Refreshes the complexion. Antibacterial. Has an anti-Oxidant effect so it acts as a free-radical scavenger. Helps repair white fungal spots on the skin and tone enlarged pores. Possible skin irritation, at high doses, in some individuals. The oil contains citral, methyl eugenol and aldehydes. Has specific action against sundamage...see reference.

Scientific Reference - Reference Lemongrass/Lemon oil - Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). "Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines". Planta Med. 71 (5): 484–8

Lime – practitioner quality - Australia
Oil Controlled Day Creme, Macadamia Body Scrub, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme, She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

Calms acne skin through its antibacterial effects. Restores elasticity to the skin.

Has specific action against sundamage...see reference.

Scientific Reference - Reference Lemongrass/Lemon oil - Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). "Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines". Planta Med. 71 (5): 484–8

Linden Tree Flower extract ('Blooms') – medicinal grade
Eye Make-up Remover

Calms the redness of acne through its antibacterial effects. Reduces the appearance of surface red lines. Smoothes wrinkles in ageing skin.

Linseed
Exfoliating Treatment, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme

Promotes lasting moisture levels. Contains essential micro-nutrients and Omega 3 fatty acids. Used in herbal medicine in problems of irritated membranes.

Litsea (May Chang) – practitioner quality - China
Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil

A natural deodorant. Up to 85% Citral content. Has specific action against sundamage - see reference.

Scientific Reference - Reference Lemongrass/Lemon oil - Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). "Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines". Planta Med. 71 (5): 484–8

Macadamia Meal
Macadamia Body Scrub

Both the oil and small particles of the husk (micro-refined and tumbled until smooth) contain micro-nutrients. Has one of the highest known sources of Omega-7 fatty acids.

Macrocarpa – practitioner quality
Waratah Plant Nutrient Mask

Improves the vitality of the skin and helps the skin resist damage from environmental stress. Reduces the appearance of age lines. Calms irritations and reduces the appearance of breakouts. Macrocarpa is a red flowering eucalypt and the names means large fruit as the seed pods are the largest of any eucalypt.

Mandarin – practitioner quality - Australia
Waratah Plant Nutrient Mask, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Alba White Day Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Mandarin Body Butter, Pregnancy Massage Oil, Great Outdoors Sunscreen, Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo.

Restores elasticity and revitalises the radiance of the skin. Reduces sensitivity from exposure to the elements. Helps improve the look of the skin over scarred areas and firms the skin. Has specific action against sundamage...see reference.

Scientific Reference - Reference Lemongrass/Lemon oil - Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). "Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines". Planta Med. 71 (5): 484–8

Marjoram – practitioner quality - Egypt
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Revitalising Night Creme, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme, Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil, Fluid Cellulite Body Oil.

From the Greek word meaning 'Joy of the Mountains'. Warming remedy, antioxidant, antibacterial. Retextures the skin. General tonic.

Marshmallow – medicinal grade
Anti Redness Gel

Forms a protective layer on skin, soothes skin irritated by exposure to the elements. Smoothes wrinkles.

Melaleuca (Ti-Tree) – practitioner quality - Australia
Blue Mallee Body Foam

One of the earliest remedies used by Australian aborigines. Antibacterial. Calms skin abused by the elements. Refreshes and tones.

Morning Glory – practitioner quality - Australia
Alba White Day Creme

Helps prevent the signs of ageing. Hides pigmented areas.

Mulla Mulla – practitioner quality - Australia
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask, Angelica Lip Care Balm, Anti-Redness Gel

Rejuvenates elasticity and texture, Calms uncomfortable sensations. Improves moisture levels and helps prevent the signs of ageing.

Myrtle – practitioner quality - France
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil

Used in the 16th Century as an ingredient in a beauty lotion named 'Angel's Water'. Tones and firms.

Neroli essential oil (Orange Blossom) – practitioner quality - Tunisia
Sensual Relaxing Massage Oil, Pregnancy Massage Body Oil

Calming and soothing. Warms and tones the skin. Named after princess Nerola of Italy.

Nettle – medicinal grade
Oil Controlled Day Creme

Rich in many vitamins and minerals. Reduces the appearance of surface red lines.

Niaouli – practitioner quality -  Indonesia
Alba White Day Creme

Gives a look of purity to the skin. Helps reduce the appearance of hyper-pigmentation. Enhances action of the other ingredients.

Olive Leaves - medicinal grade - Australia
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (norm/dry) Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (comb/oily), Angelica Lip Care Balm

Calming and soothing to irritated skin; antibacterial, and of use in acne problems.

Scientific Reference: -  Olive - Pinelli et al. Quali-quantitative analysis and antioxidant activity of polyphenolic extract from Olea europea L. leaves, 2000.
Reference Olive - Synthesis and Assignment of Absolute Configuration of (-)-Oleocanthal: A Potent, Naturally Occurring Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidant Agent Derived from Extra Virgin Olive Oils (potentially leaf extract)." Smith, Amos B., III; Han, Qiang; Breslin, Paul A. S.; Beauchamp, Gary K. Organic Letters (2005), 7(22), 5075-5078.

Orange (aromatic sweet orange oil) – practitioner quality Australia
Calendula Nutrient Mask, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Sensual & Relaxing Massage Oil, Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo, Pregnancy Massage Oil

Tones, hydrates and softens. Balances Quenches thirsty skins! Gives a healthy-looking glow to the skin. the ‘three-heater’ (energy/respiration) system in acupuncture.

Orange Blossom flower water (Neroli) – practitioner quality Italy
Flower Water Toning Lotion Normal/Dry Calendula Nutrient Mask

Soothes and calms on all levels. Elevates the senses! Tones the complexion and lessens wrinkles in mature skin. Of great benefit in sensitive skin. Improves the circulation.

Palmarosa – practitioner quality India
Plant Gel Cleanser (norm/dry), Calendula Nutrient Mask, Revitalising Night Creme, Firming Eye Creme, Angelica Lip Care Balm, Anti-Redness Gel

Promotes healing, hydrates, fades scars, valuable for age lines on the face and neck, regulates sebum production, moisturises and stimulates cellular production.

Panthenol
Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo, She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

Gives long lasting moisturisation.

Parsley – practitioner quality Egypt
Oil Controlled Day Creme

Antibacterial, antiseptic, calming. Therapeutic levels are used in this product – non-toxic, non-sensitising, safe to use in pregnancy.

Passionflower – medicinal grade
Instant Help Eye Gel

Improves circulation and enhances absorption of the nutrients in this product.

Patchouli – practitioner quality Indonesia
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Sensual & Relaxing Massage Oil, Rosewood Face Oil, Pregnancy Massage Oil

Counters inflammation, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal. Reduces visible wrinkles and shrinks “opens”pores. Improves the overall health of the skin.

Peppermint – practitioner quality Italy
Flower Water Toning Lotion (comb/oily), Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme

Takes excessive heat from the skin, encourages circulation thereby enhancing the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of metabolic wastes.

Petitgrain – practitioner quality Paraguay
Calendula Nutrient Plant Mask, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme

Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara) essential oil is very similar to Orange Blossom (Neroli) essential oil; this is because they are both obtained from the bitter Orange tree. Balances sebum levels, heals acne, antibacterial, calms excessive perspiration.

Pumice (Microfine)
Macadamia Body Scrub

Pumpkin Seed Oil
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Lemon Night Creme, Anti-Oxidant Plant Serum

Anti-aging anti-oxidants. Normalises sebum secretion. An effective treatment for skin wrinkles.

Red Clover Flowers – medicinal grade   Australia
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutritient Mask

Helps reduce pigmentation caused by hormone changes. Improves micro-circulation.

Red Grevillea – practitioner quality  Australia
Blue Mallee Body Foam

Encourages moisturisation, calms stressed skin.

Rice Bran
Angelica Lip Care Balm, Lemon & Rose Body Foam, She-Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

Essential skin building nutrients. Anti-aging anti-oxidants. A source of plant squalene which is thought toprotect against the appearance of skin cancers. Squalene occurs naturally in human skin. When exposed to UV light it converts to vitamin D significantly improving the skins utilisation of vitamin A.
Squalene shows an anti –proliferative effect in some animal cancer models. Also known to have a radio protective effect.

Rose Petal extract  Australia
Damask Rose Day Creme, Eye Makeup Remover, Firming Rehydration Eye Creme, Lemon &Rose Body Foam, Flower Water Toning Lotion Normal/Dry, Flower Toning Lotion Combination/Oily

Soothes broken surface red lines, improves dry skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, calms eczema and calms the person!

Rose Geranium – practitioner quality  France
Plant Gel Cleanser (norml/dry), Sundew Cleansing Milk, Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (norm//dry), Exfoliating Face Treatment, Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner, Damask Rose Day Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Alba White Day Creme, Lemon Night Creme, Eye Makeup Remover, Macadamia Body Scrub, Anti Redness/After Sun Gel, Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask, Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Foam, Nutritive &Relaxing Body Oil

Reduces redness and calms inflammation. Encourages the formation of new skin cells.

Rose Otto – practitioner quality   Bulgaria
Damask Rose Day Creme, Sensual Relaxing Massage Oil

Improves circulation and tones surface capillaries. Reduces wrinkles. An overall tonic. Mildly aphrodisiac according to folklore. Long associated with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.

Rosehip Oil – practitioner quality
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Pregnancy Oil

Contains at least 32% GLA (gamma linoleic acid). This essential nutrient is the beginning point for the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, scars, wounds and burns.

Rosehip extract – medicinal grade
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Angelica Lip Balm, Instant Help Eye Gel

Our own extract from the outer husk of the rosehip seed. Rich in natural vitamin C and skin firming bioflavonoids.

Rosemary – practitioner quality Spain
Rosemary Blemish Gel, Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily) , Exfoliating Face Treatment, One Step Exfoliating Cleanser,Waratah & Beetroot Plant Mask, Sage Face Oil, Toning & Invigorating Body Oil, She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

A herb regarded as sacred in many civilisations, naturally antioxidant, improves the circulation to the skin, lessens the pain of certain skin problems.

Rosewood – practitioner quality   Brazil
Rosewood Face Oil, Revitalising Night Creme, Nutritive Body Lotion, Toning Invigorating Body Oil

Reduces sensitivity to light, wind and air pollution. Regenerates skin suffering the effects of premature ageing. Stimulates cells to expel metabolic wastes.

Sage – practitioner quality   Spain
Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily), Exfoliating Face Treatment, Oil Controlled Day Creme, Sage Face Oil, Rosemary Blemish Gel, Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme, Toning Invigorating Body Oil, Nutritive Body Lotion

Natural skin cleanser, capillary toning nutrients with sometimes an initial vasodilating effect. Inhibits bacteria in the treatment of acne, regulates sebum production. Used in soothing skin washes and to clean impurities from the blood.

Sandalwood – practitioner quality  Australia
Plant Gel Cleanser Normal/Dry, Exfoliating Treatment, Revitalising Night Creme, Sage Face Oil, Firming Eye Creme,Lemon & Rose Body Foam, Sensual & Relaxing Massage Oil

Lifts the spirits, an overall tonic. Traditional use as a gentle aphrodisiac.

Sturt’s Desert Rose – practitioner quality Australia
Eye Makeup Remover

Calms irritations, restores moisture balance.

Sesame Seed
Rehydration Serum

Hydrating, softens the skin. Enhances deep moisture reserves. Rich in nourishing elements.

Southern Cross (Australian Bush Flower)
Great Outdoors SPF15 Sunscreen

Helps prevent hyper-pigmentation spots and retains moisture in the skin.

Spinifex (Australian Bush Flower)
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Mask, Angelica Lip Care Balm

Builds the overall health of the skin. Thought to help the renewal process. Improves resistance to recurring skin conditions and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Has been used for ‘cold sores’.

Spruce
Rosemary Blemish Gel, Macadamia Body Scrub, Blue Mallee Body Foam

Antimicrobial, antiseptic.

Styrax Liquidambar
Results Lift Gel, RL (Reduce Lines) Serum

A plant alternative to Botox. Relaxes facial muscles. Soothes and calms.  Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial. Stimulates tissue renewal.  Activates repair and healing of the skin.

Sunshine Wattle
Great Outdoors Sunscreen SPF 15

Restores softness and texture.

Thyme 
Acne Anti-Bacterial Serum

Calms redness, locally anti-bacterial, astringent.  Promotes healing.

Vetiver
Toning Invigorating Body Oil

A tall perennial scented grass. Detoxifies the blood and tissues. Improves and enlivens the circulation. Named ‘Oil of Tranquility’ in India.

Violet Leaf
One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Witch Hazel (fresh whole herb extract)
Oil Controlled Day Creme

Our own extract (as all of our extracts are), not the clear extract available in pharmacies lacking in so many active principles.

Ylang Ylang

Sensual Relaxing Body Oil
The flowers are spread on the beds of newly-weds in Indonesia.  Gives a sense of euphoria.Firms the protein strands of the skin, tones the walls of surface blood vessels and therefore reduces the appearance of visible capillaries.  Reduces the inflammation and swelling of cystic acne.  Alleviates localised swelling. Takes its name from an Old English word for ‘bend’ as it was used to make bows.     

Wheatgerm

Sundew Cleansing Milk, Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner, Calendula & Orange Mask, Damask Rose Day Creme, Revitalising Night Creme, Rosewood Face Oil, Sage Face Oil, Antioxidant Plant Serum, Rehydration Serum, Capillary Repair Serum , Hyper-Pigmentation Serum B, Firming Rehydration Eye Creme, Macadamia Body Scrub, Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil, Fluid Cellulite Body Oil, Mandarin Body Butter

Softens the skin, balances moisture. Contains soluble vitamins, squalene and important skin nutrients. Squalene occurs naturally in humanskin and is thought to protect against the appearance of skin cancers.  When exposed to UV light it converts to vitamin D improving the skin's utilisation of vitamin A.
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Yarrow

Instant Help Eye Gel

Tones enlarged surface blood vessels.  Encourages the formation of new connective tissue though the action of isovalerianic acid and firms the skin by the action of its plant resins.

Ylang Ylang
Antiseptic - inhibits microbial growth and disinfects wounds.