Botanicals, Fixed and Essential Oils used at Moon Haven

At Moon-Haven we use a number of essential oils, herbal extracts and fixed oils for their benefits for our skin. The following are just a sample of some of the raw materials used in our Naturaliste Skin Care range.

 

To be able to take a walk in the bush, in the garden or along a riverside and be able to pluck a few leaves here, a bit of bark there, a flower or two along the way and take them back to our laboratory to turn them into something of use and beauty is a remarkable experience. This what we do on a daily basis ... aren't we a fortunate bunch?

Essential Oils

Geranium: Helps to regulate hormones and sebum production. Known as a women’s oil assisting with attaining balance in the physical and mental aspects of life.

Ylang Ylang: Helps to balance sebum in the skin also noted for its hormone balancing properties. A very calming oil.

Lime: Lime is well noted for its astringent and pore tightening properties

Frankincense: A noted ‘wrinkle buster’, Frankincense helps to regenerate aging skin.

Roman Chamomile: Wonderful skin soothing and regenerating properties. Assists with wound healing and inflammation found in many skin conditions.

Sandalwood: Moisturising and soothing, this oil is wonderful for dry aging or distressed skin .

Clary Sage: A regenerative and hormone balancing oil, Clary Sage is also useful in assisting the functions of the reproductive system.

Lavender: Stimulates growth of new skin cells, has soothing and rejuvenating properties. Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory.

Botanicals

Calendula: Truly nature’s pharmacy in a flower. Possesses superb healing, soothing, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Elderflower: With soothing and skin softening properties, the elder is also useful to help with inflammation. A must in any skin care regime.

Chamomile: This wonderful herb cleanses and soothes the skin and assists with inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea.

Mallow: Emollient and demulcent, mallow is ideal for moisturising and soothing skin. It also has skin softening and anti-inflammatory properties useful in skincare.

St Johns Wort: With skin rejuvenating properties, as well as activating the metabolism St John’s Wort is useful in most skin care preparations.

Lavender: This most well known of herbs grown in most gardens. Properties include calming, healing and cleansing.

Aloe Vera: With its intense moisturising properties, Aloe Vera is a superb addition to any skin care system. Soothing healing, anti-itch and anti-ageing properties.

Fixed Oils

Rosehip: An essential fatty acid (EFA) this oil is known for its rejuvenating and anti-ageing properties. Is also known to help reduce scarring.

Evening Primrose: A rich source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid, is a known anti-ageing agent. It is also an EFA and is superb for ageing and stressed skin.

Avocado: A beautiful penetrating oil with soothing and deeply moisturising properties. Rich in vitamins and skin nutrients.

Sweet Almond Oil: Suited to all skin types, this oil is useful in skin preparations for its moisturising properties.

Sunflower : A rich source of Vitamin E and is easily absorbed into the skin. Ideal for cosmetic preparations.

Jojoba Oil: Jojoba is a liquid wax which most closely resemble the sebum (skin oils) produced by our skin. A perfect oil to help replenish and renew.