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.

 

At Moon Haven we are passionate about herbs and all things natural.

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.

 

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