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Anti-Aging Facial Oils & Hydrosols
Organic Rosehip Seed Oil- Organic Rosehip Oil (Rosa mosqueta) is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. It has natural anti-oxidant properties and is slightly astringent. Studies illustrate that Organic Rosehip Oil helps improve skin elasticity, regenerates skin cells, slows down premature aging, reduces the formation of wrinkles, and reduces scarring. Organic Rosehip Oil is ideally suited for inclusion within formulations intended for mature skin or damaged skin where the regeneration of new skin cells is needed. Organic Rosehip Oil is traditionally used at a ratio of up to 10%.
Organic Camellia Oil- Organic Camellia oil was traditionally used by Geishas to keep their skin flawless and their hair lustrous and healthy. This Camellia oil is a precious cold-pressed certified organic oil containing exceptionally high levels of antioxidants to prevent free radical formation; soothing properties to help calm sensitive skin; nutrients to nourish devitalized skin; and emollients to create a healthy dew-like complexion. White Camellia oil is also one of the rare ingredients that is wonderful for all skin types, including mature, ultra sensitive, oily, combination, and acne prone.
Virgin Organic Argan Oil- Virgin Organic Argan Oil remains one of the rarest oils in the world. A very labor intensive process, performed primarily by Moroccan women, is required to shell and crush the fruits prior to pressing the oil. This "liquid gold" possesses a remarkable ability to nourish, moisturize and improve skin elasticity. The oil is high in lipids including the omega-9 oleic acid and the omega-6 linoleic acid. Virgin Organic Argan Oil can be effective in treating dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, acne and sunburned skin. It is a good choice for inclusion in formulations for maturing skin. Its high polyphenol content makes it a strong anti-oxidant and adds to its stable shelf life. Virgin Organic Argan oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties and is a a highly beneficial addition to formulations intended to reduce swelling and ease muscular aches and pains.
Rose Damascena Hydrosol- Rose Damascena Hydrosol, also known as Rosewater, possesses an extraordinary aroma that is virtually true to the aroma of fresh rose petals. Rose Damascena Hydrosol is well known for its ability to provide balance to the body, mind and spirit. Rose Damascena Hydrosol acts as a humectant and also helps to balance the skin. It can be used for all skin types including combination skin. It helps to regulate sebum, and its antibacterial properties can be helpful in the prevention of acne. It is a good choice for anti-aging and anti-wrinkle formulations. It is also known for its ability to help cool sunburn.
Cistus (Labdanum) Hydrosol- Cistus Hydrosol, also known as Rock Rose Hydrosol or Labdanum Hydrosol, is highly astringent. The hydrosol helps to prevent and stop bleeding. Suzanne Catty suggests and recommends the use of Cistus Hydrosol for the cleansing and healing of of wounds. It also helps to heal scar tissue. She also mentions that it is powerful in fighting and preventing wrinkles and helps to plump up skin cells. It may also be effective in helping to heal and prevent stretch marks.
Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol- Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol is sometimes known as Organic Everlasting Hydrosol or Organic Immortelle Hydrosol. Its aroma is similar to the tea/honey-like, herbaceous aroma of Helichrysum Essential Oil, but softer and more delicate. Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol is a strong anti-inflammatory, as is Helichrysum Essential Oil). As such, it is quite useful in formulations intended to aid muscular aches, pains or bruising. Like the essential oil, Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol is also helpful in speeding the recovery of wounds and scars. Organic Helichrysum Hydrosol is helpful in applications intended to combat and soothe acne, and is a good choice for toners and other formulations intended for maturing skin or skin conditions such as eczema.
Organic Carrot Seed Hydrosol- Organic Carrot Seed Hydrosol is a remarkable hydrosol for use in skin care applications. It possesses a milder, more pleasant aroma than Carrot Seed essential oil and CO2s. Its fragrance is light and herbaceous, and it has a slight fruity, apple-juice like aroma. Suzanne Catty states that Carrot Seed Hydrosol helps to promote the growth of healthy new skin cells. It is a good choice for anti-aging formulations and formulations intended to treat eczema, psoriasis, scars, burns, rashes and damaged skin. Suzanne Catty suggests Carrot Seed Hydrosol for use after dermal abrasions or peels, and she says that men love it in aftershaves.
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