olive oil

olive oil, olea europaea

high in oleic acid - a good skin regenerator.

olive oil absorbs uv radiation and is very efficient in lowering metabolism rate of the body cells thus assisting in repairing cells and in preventing cell damage.

olive oil is rich in antioxidants, containing at least 4 different types, and this provides an excellent source of vitamin e. olive oil is also a good source of vitamins a and k, polyphenols - natural antioxidants which have been shown to have a host of beneficial effects from healing sunburn to lowering cholesterol, and triterpenes, is rich in the natural moisturising agent squalene, and contains the anti-ageing compound chlorophyll.

olive oil is soothing and healing to all skin types.

olive oil is used in our eco-castile & ecobasik ranges.

orange

orange essential oil, citrus sinensis

sweet orange oil is one of the most popular essential oils because of it's pleasant and versatile scent but also because of it's reputed therapeutic properties and use as a natural flavouring. in aromatherapy, sweet orange, like many citrus oils, is said to have a particular affinity for the digestive and nervous systems, having a relaxing effect on both. it is recommended for symptoms of stress, nervous tension, nervousness and sleep disorders.
topically sweet orange is reported to be beneficial for soothing dry, irritated or acne prone skin and is said to have regenerative properties helping to restore aged or rough and calloused skin. it is also considered to be useful in stimulating lymphatic circulation and as such will often be used in blends for managing cellulite.

used in our ecobasik range.

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