Natural Ingredients

According to the Divine Farmers Materia Medica, Tremella Fuciformis has been used across the orient dating back as early as 200 A.D. Most often reserved for royalty, this adaptogenic mushroom was used to preserve youth and promote longevity.

Tremella Fuciformis

Also known as Snow Mushroom and Silver Ear Fungus, is considered to enhance skin hydration and slow natural signs of ageing.

Absorbing into the deeper layers of the skin, it helps to enhance elasticity, smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. Acting as a calming anti inflammatory with an incredible ability to break down free radicals, Tremella is rich in vitamin D and polysaccharides, preventing signs of ageing. 

By pulling moisture to the skin, Tremella acts in a similar way to Hyaluronic acid. According to board-certified dermatologist Dendy Engelman, "The particles are smaller than hyaluronic acid" giving it the ability to hold 5x more water and penetrate the skin more easily. 

Tremella Fuciformis is also useful in addressing dark spots and hyper pigmentation due to it's rich source of kojic acid. We use Tremella Fuciformis in our Amaranthine Facial Oil to deliver optimal nourishment to your skin. 

  • Preserves youth and promotes longevity
  • Smaller particles allow Tremella to hold 5x the weight of hyaluronic acid, penetrating skins layers more effectively
  • Rich in Vitamin D, anti inflammatory, polysaccharides and kojic acid to even skin tone and prevent signs of ageing.
  • Moisturises and enhances skin's elasticity.
  • Contains antioxidant compounds that maintain the lipid and moisture barrier by helping to generate superoxide dismutase. 
  • Instead of sitting on the surface of your skin, Tremella penetrates the deeper layers of the epidermis, delivering important nutrients. 

 

Kelp Cellular Extract

Kelp is a large algae that is found in saltwater, most commonly found in the Pacific Ocean. This seaweed is rich in nutrients and grows in deep underwater forests. The extract that we use is produced from kelp growing in the clean, unpolluted waters of King Island, Tasmania. Ethically sourced, it is only harvested from the shores after storms have torn it from the rocks and cast it onto the beaches. 

Kelp Cellular extract is packed with a variety of vitamins, proteins, amino acids and minerals. It also contains a rich source of iron, iodine, zinc and magnesium. Kelp Cellular extract pairs well with Tremella Fuciformis and botanical extracts to help soothe, soften and reduce sensitivity in skin. The cells that make up seaweed are surprisingly similar to those of our skin cells, thus, kelp extract protects and maintains skin's natural balance and defends against irritation. 

  • Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Kelp Cellular extract is rich in natural antioxidants and amino acids which promote collagen production, naturally giving the appearance of more youthful looking skin. 
  • Moisturises skin. Kelp extract is not only rich in polysaccharides such as alginic acid, but also contains essential fatty acids that help to maintain our skin's barrier, attracting and holding moisture. 
  • Brightens skin. Kelp extract can help to reduce dark spots and hyper-pigmentation, as well as penetrating and removing toxins from the skin. As a result of it's minerals, Kelp extract draws out dead skin cells, and excess bacteria that can make skin appear dull. 
  • Has anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce conditions associated with inflammation such as acne and rosacea. 

Hemp Seed Oil

We use organic hemp seed oil in our formulas as it is perfect for most skin types. Hemp seed oil is produced by compressing hemp seeds, rather than the leaves and flowers. Hemp seed oil does not contain any CBD.

Hemp seed oil is a non-comedogenic oil, meaning that it can moisturise skin without clogging pores. Helping to balance out oily skin, it has the ability to regulate the skin's oil production. It calms inflammation and irritation when applied to skin due to its rich source of Omega 6 gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and Omega 3, both acids that our skin needs for a youthful appearance but cannot produce alone. 

Hemp seed oil contains compounds that combat signs of ageing by stimulating skin regeneration, improving skin elasticity and firmness, retaining moisture and increasing collagen production.

  • Perfect for all skin types as it is a non-comedogenic oil, moisturising without clogging pores.
  • Regulates skin's oil production, promoting a healthy balance.
  • Calms inflammation and irritation.
  • Stimulates skin regeneration, improves elasticity and retains moisture.
  • Contains anti-microbial compounds and anti-oxidants that strengthen skin's natural barrier.
  • Reduces hyper-pigmentation due to rich source of linolenic acid.

Meadowfoam seed Oil

Meadowfoam seed oil is perfect for all skin types due to it's similarity to the sebum that our skin naturally produces. Containing a higher potency of fatty acids, it helps to seal in moisture, keeping skin soft and supple. Meadowfoam seed oil replenishes lost moisture, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving a non greasy texture, unlike many other oils. 

  • Balances skin's oil production, keeping it from being too dry or too oily. 
  • Reduces signs of ageing and free radical damage.
  • Antioxidant properties help prevent sun damage and reduce oxidative stress.
  • Seals in moisture that is crucial in preventing dehydrated skin.

Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil

The sea buckthorn plant is also called Sandthorn, Sallowthorn, and Seaberry. It grows at high altitudes in the Himalayan region, China, Russia, and northern Europe. There are a multitude of health benefits associated with this little shrub, which is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

In addition to containing all four types of omega fatty acids, they also contain ten times the vitamin C of an orange and a generous amount of vitamin E.

  • Due to it's high content of antioxidants, Sea Buckthorn Oil helps to prevent signs of ageing caused by stressors. 
  • Antioxidants calm overall complexion.
  • Hydrates deep into the epidermis, fortifying skin's lipid barrier and preventing moisture loss.
  • Helps to balance out sebum production, good for all skin types. 

Borage Oil

Borage Oil comes from the seeds of the plant Borago officinalis. In addition to it's beautiful and distinctive blue star shaped flowers, Borage is also known as the Starflower plant. Borage oil is highly valued due to it's high concentrate of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), and in fact, contains a higher concentrate than any other plant.

Topical application of Borage oil helps improve the skin's barrier by retaining water and reducing water loss. 

  • Makes skin appear more supple and hydrated
  • Boosts natural moisture levels and retains moisture, leaving skin smooth, plump and radiant.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for calming redness and evening skin tone. 
  • Double the amount of GLA than evening primrose oil.

 

Prickly Pear Seed Oil

A member of the cactus family, Prickly Pear is also known as barbary fig or indian fig. As with other cactuses, they have prickles and can reach anywhere from 1ft to 7ft in height. Prickly Pear has been used for centuries for it's healing properties: Aztecs used it to treat burns, whilst Chinese used it to treat abscesses. 

In spite of the fact that prickly pear fruits contain approximately 150-300 seeds each, the seeds themselves contain less than 5% oil. It takes 1 ton of prickly pear fruits to make just one litre of the oil!

Unsaturated fatty acids are essential to stimulating healthy cell production and turnover in healthy skin, and prickly pear oil represents the highest percentage (88%) of these. It also contains the highest amount of vitamin E, which protects skin and helps to retain moisture. 

  • High percentage of Vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, helping to stimulate healthy cell production and retain moisture. 
  • Contains Vitamin K, which helps brighten under eyes, even out skin tone and reduce broken capillaries. 
  • Contains zinc, which helps to reduce redness and inflammation.
  • Contains phytosterols, especially betasitosterol, which provides antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, encouraging collagen production and reducing signs of ageing. 
  • Reduces oxidative stress and effects of free-radicals. 

 

Bakuchiol

As with some of the other ingredients that we use in our Amaranthine Night Time Facial Oil, Bakuchiol has been used across the orient and in Ayurveda for centuries. It is derived from the seeds of psoralea corylifolia, also known as the babchi plant. Bakuchiol is useful in promoting healthy skin and reducing signs of ageing. It has been purported for being a natural, plant based alternative to retinol, a Vitamin A derived chemical that is used to increase the turnover of skin cells and stimulate collagen synthesis for smoother and more radiant skin. Bakuchiol has similar properties but does not include side effects that retinol does, such as redness and irritation.

We use a very small percentage of Bakuchiol to ensure that skin cell turnover is increased at a safe and effective level.

  • Increases turnover of skin cells and stimulates collagen synthesis.
  • Promotes smoother and more radiant skin.
  • Reduces signs of ageing.
  • Improves skin tone and texture.

 

Cacay Oil

Because of it's ability to visibly improve skin tone ad reduce the appearance of environmental damage, Cacay Oil is now known as an incredible, nutrient rich plant oil thats even more vitamin packed than Argan and Rosehip Oils. 

Sourced from the Amazon in Colombia, our Cacay Oil is an organic pure oil pressed from the nuts of Cacay trees. Rich in nutrients including vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, Cacay Oil is a light, dry oil which is absorbed quickly without being sticky or greasy on the skin.

  • Rapid skin absorption.
  • Helps to reduce signs of ageing.
  • Helps to improve skin tone and elasticity. 
  • Reduces signs of inflammation, acne and scars.
  • Reduces signs of pigmentation, improving overall skin tone.
  • Increases hydration and suppleness of skin.

 

We use a minute amount of essential oils in our formula to ensure that your skin is enhanced with optimal nutrition. 

Yuzu Essential Oil 

  • Brightens, energises and tones skin.
  • Boosts production of collagen, helping to make skin form and reduce signs of ageing. 
  • Increases blood circulation.
  • Can enhance a better night's sleep.

Vetiver Essential Oil

  • Increases regeneration of skin cells and boosts growth of new cells.
  • Helps to facilitate wound healing, reducing scars, marks and blemishes.
  • Cleanses skin, unclogging pores and promoting overall skin health.
  • Laden with antioxidants and essential anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties for reduction of dry, irritated skin.

Neroli Essential Oil

  • Moisturises skin and boosts skin regeneration.
  • Anti-bacterial properties help to reduce acne and balance sebum production.
  • Protects skin from free radical damage.
  • Calming effects help to promote a better night's sleep.

Sandalwood Essential Oil

  • Helps to nourish skin, evening out skin tone and improving elasticity.
  • Reduces dryness and replenishes the moisture in skin.
  • Reduces inflammation and signs of ageing. 
  • Promotes calmness, reduction of stress and improvement of sleep quality.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

  • Reduces acne, contains antifungal and antibacterial properties.
  • Helps to alleviate stress and anxiety.
  • Promotes improvement of sleep quality.
  • Cleanses skin.
  • Brightens skin and reduces blemishes and pigmentation.

Juniper Essential Oil

  • Soothes irritated skin.
  • Contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, reducing acne.
  • Promotes improvement in sleep quality.

Black Pepper Oil

  • Rich in nutrients that make skin glow.
  • Anti-microbial and antiviral properties.
  • Exfoliates extra oil and dirt from skin and cleanses dead skin cells.
  • Reduces pigmentation and brightens under eyes.
  • Improves circulation of blood flow, making skin appear bright.