Ingredients (mouse over ingredient for details)
Natural Spring Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Organic Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Hazel Seed Oil, Organic Argan Kernel Oil, Lotus Flower Extract, Organic Thyme Oil, Organic Lavender Oil, Organic Lemon Peel Oil, Organic Rosemary Leaf Oil, Organic Marjoram Leaf Oil, Organic Clove Flower Oil, Organic Cypress Oil, Organic Nutmeg Kernel Oil, Organic Cinnamon Bark Oil, Olibanum Oil, Organic Palmarosa Oil
The ingredient most used in cosmetics, water is primarily used as a solvent in personal care products in which it dissolves many of the ingredients that impart skin benefits, such as conditioning agents and cleansing agents. Water also forms emulsions in which the oil and water components of the product are combined to form creams and lotions. Water helps in hydrating, revitalizing, and oxygenating the skin. The enzymes present in the skin cells require water to generate new cells after the dead cells are sloughed off.
From the class of wax alcohols, this 'fatty alcohol' is made from Palm Oil and Yucca and used as a natural emulsifier or thickener. Cetearyl Alcohol has a non-drying, moisturizing effect on the skin and is well tolerated by sensitive skin sufferers. This beneficial alcohol should not to be confused with drying, ethyl alcohols. Drying alcohols carry a 'moderate' hazard rating of 5-6 on the Cosmetic Safety Database while fatty alcohols have a 'low' hazard rating of 0-1.
An all natural emulsifier made cetearyl alcohol and glucose without the use of chemical reactants or solvents. Aids the skin in retaining its natural moisture.
Palm Kernel Oil is pressed from the fruit kernels of the palm tree. It is used in a cosmetic and body care products for its moisturizing properties. Palm Kernel Oil is also used as a skin conditioning agent that slows the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin's surface. Palm oil is a source of carotenoids and vitamin E, both anti-oxidants that protect the skin against UV rays.
Hazel is a species native to Europe and western Asia. Hazel Seed Oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids (90%) and vitamins. The oil has a stimulating effect on the skin. Hazel Seed Oil slows the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface. Hazel Seed Oil may enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. As an acne fighter Hazel Seed Oil reduces the swelling of minor pimples and blemishes. It is an excellent astringent and toner used to decrease bags under eyes, skin puffiness, and to reduce pore size. It can be used for all skin types, oily to dry and is a valuable ingredient in natural skin care formulations and anti-aging products.
Referred to as “Liquid Gold” or “The Gold of Morocco”, Argan oil comes from the Argan tree, a tree only found in southwestern Morocco. This rare oil contains 80% fatty acids, high levels of vitamin E (twice the amount of Olive oil) and Squalene, a unique and rare component which helps the skin stimulate collagen production and protect against skin cancer. This amazing inventory of active ingredients provides your skin with the nutrients it needs to fight the aging process and maintain its healthy radiance.
The Lotus flower is one of the most ancient symbols of our planet. It is known in the East as the flower of life. Lotus Flower Extract is the L’uvalla signature ingredient and is found in every product. Lotus Flower Extract has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; has long been used to cleanse and purify the skin. In aromatherapy, Lotus Extract produces a peaceful disposition. Please click here to read more about Lotus Flower on our signature ingredients page.
Thyme is one of the most potently antiseptic essential oils known. Thyme oil has been extensively documented for its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal action. In aromatherapy, strengthens the nerves, aids memory & concentration, can help with the feeling of exhaustion and combats depression.
Lavender is extremely beneficial and has great value in helping the skin heal itself, stimulating cell growth, reducing inflammation, preventing scarring and balancing the production of oil while at the same time cutting down on localized pain - all perfect when fighting acne and problem skin. Because of the high percentage of linalool that it contains, it is excellent for promoting healing. Lavender is extremely balancing on the skin and makes it perfect to be used for conditions such as acne, eczema, minor infections, wounds and psoriasis. Also increases blood circulation and relieve congested skin. In aromatherapy, Lavender has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves, relieving tension, depression, panic, hysteria and nervous exhaustion in general and is effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia.
Lemon Peel Oil acts as a natural astringent, antiseptic, and bactericide on the skin, which is of particular benefit to people with problem and acne skin. It further has the ability to stimulate the white corpuscles in the blood, which defends the body and fights infection, as well as removing dead skin cells. In aromatherapy, relieves irritation and also helps improve concentration, lifts the spirits, clears the mind and helps in decision making.
Rosemary oil has excellent toning and binding effects on loose, sagging skin, while at the same time increasing blood flow, which in turn promotes proper skin function. As an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, the oil is extremely beneficial to the skin. It promotes a healthy-looking complexion. In aromatherapy, stimulates feelings of love while clearing the conscious mind and improving memory.
The flowering leaves and tops of Marjoram are steam distilled to produce an essential oil that is yellowish in color. Marjoram is a fragrant herb that is a natural disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antioxidant. In aromatherapy, has a warming action and calms emotions, relieves anxiety as well as stress.
The clove tree is an evergreen having large square leaves and sanguine flowers in numerous groups of terminal clusters. The flower buds are at first of a pale color and gradually become green, after which they develop into a bright red, when they are ready for collecting. Clove Oil has been a vital ingredient in medicinal treatments. It has powerful anti-oxidant, antiseptic, and analgesic properties for the skin. In aromatherapy, it has a stimulating effect on the mind.
This oil is extracted from the needles and twigs of the young branches of the Cypress tree. Cyrpress oil refreshes, restores and tones the skin. Due to its astringent qualities it is useful for revitalizing and caring for oily and blemished skin. In aromatherapy it has a calming and soothing effect on the nerves.
The nutmeg tree is an evergreen tree indigenous to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas of Indonesia, or Spice Islands. Nutmeg oil is antibacterial and antiseptic; it is beneficial for dull, oily and wrinkled skin. It is often used in the aromatherapy treatment of arthritis, constipation, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, and slow digestion.
Cinnamon Bark Oil is the species of Cinnamon that is most highly desired for aroma therapeutic use. One of the most recognizable aromas, Cinnamon ruled the trade routes of the world during ancient times. Its fragrance is warm and spicy and is reminiscent of early morning sweets. It is used for its anti-fungal and anti-infective properties.
Olibanum is also known as frankincense. Its antiseptic properties help reduce mild skin problems and are excellent for mature skin and acne damage; helps with general skin tone and condition while reducing oily skin, rejuvenating more mature skin. In aromatherapy, aids in spiritual and emotional healing, increases perception and consciousness. It can also assist with mood swings, emotional lows & helps to calm anxiety and obsessive states linked to the past.
Palmarosa is a wild growing, herbaceous green and straw-colored grass, with long slender stems. Palmarosa oil moisturizes the skin, while balancing the hydration levels and stimulating cell regeneration. It balances production of sebum, to keep the skin supple and elastic and is valuable for use with acne, dermatitis, preventing scarring, rejuvenating and regenerating the skin, as well as fighting minor skin infections. Palmarosa Oil has anti-viral and antiseptic properties & helps to reduce oiliness of the skin. In aromatherapy, calms the mind, uplifts and invigorates the spirits, and clears muddled thinking
