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When I develop a product, I start with focused intent... “What do I want this creation to be?” Without any regard to what I think is “realistic” or “achievable”, I wish for the products equivalent of the sun, moon, and stars.
In the next phase I find the ingredients that contain the properties and gifts that I am asking for. And finally, I experiment until I find the exact balance of these ingredients, creating a product that is perfect, or as close to perfection as I can make it. Smile, Malene ♥ |
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Something Wonderful
When you set out to create something wonderful, you require the ultimate ingredients to do so. We use only the best natural ingredients our planet has to offer, sourced in different parts of the World, borrowed from ancient beauty practises & traditions ♥
*Our products are strictly vegetarian. We use (with much gratitude and respect!) organic raw honey, manuka honey and beeswax that are expertly made by our fellow earthlings. No ingredients are used in our products and production process that are harmful or kill animals (for this reason we do not use Carmine).
Natural Plant Oils
Sweet Almond Oil / INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil: This wonderful gift of nature is widely used to enhance our health and beauty. - Almond oil is light and helps to restore, soothe, and relieve dry, irritated, and chapped skin. Ideal for skin cream and lip care, it provides optimal hydration and softness. - Safe for even those with sensitive skin, it owes its benefits to the generous amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, potassium, proteins, zinc, vitamins A & B, and minerals that it contains.
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil / INCI: Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil: This wonderful moisturizer has proven it’s worth for over 5000 years! It promotes a smooth and radiant complexion, and helps maintain the elasticity of the skin. It contains antioxidants and vitamin A, C, K and E. - These nutrients have the natural ability to stimulate cells restoration and return skin to a firmer, smoother, and healthier state.
Cold Pressed Avocado Oil / INCI: Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil: One of the most highly penetrative oils among the plant oils, Avocado Oil contains the ability to carry other beneficial substances deep into the dermis to revitalize skin cells. - It is rich in Vitamins A, D and E, and potassium, amino acids, the building blocks for human protein, and lecithin, and emollient, which is a softening & soothing agent. - Lecithin is a humectant, extracting moisture from the air, keeping the skin well hydrated, making it an ideal ‘pro aging beautifully’ ingredient.
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil / INCI: Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil: Blessed with a smaller molecule Jojoba will go to the deepest level of the skin to soften and condition. - Naturally anti bacterial and anti fungal, coconut oil carries an abundance of nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins, that provides a shield from external forces and nurtures the skin.
Cold pressed Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil is a gentle oil derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant. Used in ancient healing arts, castor oil appears in one of the oldest medical textbooks in existence, the Ebers Papyrus. According to scripture, early Egyptians used castor oil topically as early as 1550 B.C.. It is a wonderful humectant, stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, and is anti bacterial and anti viral. Castor oil stimulates lymph and liver function and helps with a variety of skin conditions, infections and inflammation, and is therefor used in many acne treatments.
Golden Jojoba Oil / INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil: This liquid wax has the same molecular size as your own body’s sebum, and is one of the finest cosmetic ingredients in the world. - Light and penetrating, gently opening skin pores delivering moisture to the layers of the skin. Jojoba gives gorgeous moisture control and creates an effective barrier between the skin and the strains of the elements. It is extremely stable, does not easily deteriorate, is long lasting, easily absorbed, nourishing, softening, and non greasy.
Neem Oil / INCI: Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Oil comes cold pressed from whole Neem Tree Nuts. The oil is widely used world wide in cosmetic skin care preparations for its antibacterial, antiviral, anti fungal and antiseptic properties. It is rich in glycerides with fatty acids that combined with its healing properties, provides an excellent natural moisturizing base for skin care formulations. Often used to spray on plants in the garden for its natural anti-parasitic properties, Neem is non-toxic, and safe for all mammals. Neem Oil is the no.1 defense against Malaria in third world countries as it has very effective mosquito repellent qualities.
Cold Pressed Argan Oil / INCI: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil: Derived from the Argan Tree, also known as the “Tree of Life” the oil is derived from the kernels of the tree and is one of the rarest and most expensive oils in the world. Champion of anti-oxidants, Argan oil contains an exceptionally high concentration of Vitamin E, nature’s own 'pro-aging beautifully' ingredient, serving as a ‘Fountain of Youth’ potion for your skin. Used for centuries by Berber women this “miracle ingredient” is calming and cooling and known to restore the skin’s hydro-lipid layer, effectively reducing wrinkles.
Essential Oils are an all natural concentrated hydrophobic liquid, containing volatile compounds from plants. The oil carries the essence of the plant that it is extracted from. Essential Oils do not only lend their wonderful scent to any product, but also give different benefits in great variety. We only us pure therapeutic grade Essential Oils to scent our products, never fragrance or perfume!
Waxes
Waxes are essential in care products, as they are super moisturizing, keeping moisture in the skin, and providing great protective qualities, keeping the skin safe from outside influences.
Organic Beeswax / INCI: Cara Alba: Beeswax is a natural wax, produced in the beehives of honey bees. Unlike any other cosmetics ingredient, beeswax has withstood the test of time. Cleopatra used Beeswax to shine her fingernails! - For good reason this golden substance is included in high quality skincare, as it contains Vitamin A and provides long-term hydration, effectively locking moisture into the skin. - Besides blessing your skin with natural moisture and glow, beeswax can capably soothe irritated skin, making it one of the best skin all-round care ingredients for those who suffer from troubled skin. - If it's good enough for Cleo...
Candelilla Wax / INCI: Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax: From the Euphorbia Cerifera plant. It is very high in fatty acid, and provides an excellent protective coating, and water resistance. Candillila wax is often used as a vegan alternative to beeswax. It gives a beautiful natural luster and gloss.
Carnauba Wax / INCI: Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is a vegetable wax that comes from the leaves of the Brazilian “Tree of Life”. The wax is the hardest natural wax available, is extremely durable, and gives a beautiful sheen finish. It is a natural moisturizer that contains skin protective properties.
Sweeteners
Sweeteners are one of those ingredients that are not strictly necessary, but just make your day a little sweeter, and life a bit more pleasurable. ♥
Organic Raw Honey / INCI: Mel is a golden magical liquid made by honey bees that is high in iron, calcium, potassium, carbohydrates, and Vitamin C. It is highly anti bacterial, and is often applied to burns as a painkiller and antiseptic.
Organic Maple Syrup (Acer Saccharinum) is made of the sap of the sugar of the Maple tree. It is a great source for all kinds of minerals, including zinc, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and calcium. We use Maple Syrup in our lip shine. We do not use it as much as raw honey, because it tends to darken the product. But we do love the taste, and of course the fact that it is Canadian!
Organic Agave Syrup (Agave Tequilana) The Aztecs prized Agave as a gift from the gods. The nectar or syrup, is made by extracting the sap of the “pina” (core of the Agave plant). Agave has anti-inflammatory and immune system boosting qualities (the Aztecs also used the nectar to treat wounds). Agave syrup is sweeter than sugar, and blends beautifully with other ingredients. We use Agave in many of our lip products.
Plant Butters
Plant Butters are used to soften, moisturize, protect, heal and renew the skin. In a way, they have the best of oils and waxes. In their physical appearance they are harder than oils, and softer than waxes. The butter that we use most is Shea Butter.
Shea Butter / INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit: The most popular superfood of all cosmetic skin care butters, Shea Butter, a natural vegetable fat derived from the African Karite Tree, is acclaimed for its incredible skin nourishing & moisturizing properties. - It protects the skin from environmental damage, as it is rich in vitamins A, E, & F. - It offers natural sun protection and contains essential fatty acids and nutrients necessary for collagen production and works with keratin to provide your skin with strength, smoothness, elasticity and resilience. Shea Butter offers the essential elements needed for balance, elasticity and tone, and can be used to treat dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, wrinkle and stretch mark prevention, scar minimization, and diaper rash.
*The Shea Butter in the Hand & Foot cream might crystallize (become grainy) if the cream has been exposed to higher temperatures (melted). The 'grains' disappear as soon as you put the cream on your skin and doesn't affect the quality of the cream in any way.
Cocoa Butter / INCI: Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter: Super high in antioxidants, as well as an ultimate moisturizer and softener, Cocoa Butter keeps the skin deliciously hydrated, while adding water resistance. - Cocoa Butter is a pure vegetable fat extracted from the cacao bean and protects from harmful effects of the elements, in addition the butter offers a protective coat on top of the skin which holds in moisture while softening and lubricating the skin. Cocoa butter is a great moisturizer and used to improve skin elasticity. It is also attributed for helping the skin in diminishing burn marks and making scars less visible over a short time.
Mango Butter / INCI: Mangifera indica (Mango) Seed Butter: This premium skin care butter, extracted from the fruit kernels of the Mango tree, contains emollients, and restorative & regenerative properties. - In cosmetic care, we flock to Mango Butter for its moisturizing essential fatty acids. - It’s rich in oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated omega-9 acid, and stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. These are ingredients that the skin readily embraces & absorbs, in favour of a tight and firm appearance of the skin, making Mango Butter a priceless ingredient in ‘pro aging beautifully’ care. - Natural sources for Vitamin A and C, the butter blesses you with a revitalized, youthful, and glowing look. - Mango Butter offers good protection against the elements, air pollution, and other outside influences.
* Plant butters can crystallize when exposed to heat, followed by the cooling process. As a result there will be little hard pieces in the product. The crystallized butters will melt on the skin, and do not affect the performance of the product in any way!
Powders
Arrowroot Powder /INCI: Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) is a natural starch like powder, derived from a plant that grows in rainforest habitats. Historically arrowroot powder was used to draw out toxins, inflicted by poisonous arrows, or insect bites. The powder is very soft and absorbent, and is helpful in treating blemishes, rashes, and other sorts of wounds. It also assists moisturizers to penetrate the skin.
Orgnanic, non-GMO Corn Starch / INCI: Zea Mays is obtained from corn, and is super absorbent, giving a silky and dry feel. It is often times used instead of talc, as a thickening agent.
Titanium Dioxide is the natural occurring oxide of titanium. It is especially useful in cosmetics as a pigment, as it is ultra whitening and also adds adhesion to a formula. It has UV light intercepting qualities, which makes it popular in natural sunscreen.
Zinc Oxide is the oxide of Zinc. The fine particles of the oxide have deodorizing and anti bacterial properties. The really big deal about zinc oxide is that it protects against UVA and UVB. Zinc oxide needs to be at least 20% to be effective.
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) is a mineral found in nature. It is very deodorizing, and an ingredient in our semi-perspirant.
Micronasphere M (Mica, Silica) is the combination of very fine sized mica with perfectly spherical silica. The silica beads act as ball bearings, which allow the mica to slide across each other, giving excellent slip and a super soft feel to the skin, without clogging pores. It also gives a beautiful sheen finish. We use it in our bronzers and blushes, eye shadows, and powder foundations.
Mica is a collection of silicate minerals from the earth, found in various types of rocks. It has been used as a coloring agent since prehistoric times. Micas give glorious colors and beautiful sparkle to any product. Used in most our products with color.
Iron Oxides are a natural and safe colorant derived from oxidized iron. It is an ancient coloring product for tattoo ink and cosmetics. It’s water resistant, and non-bleeding properties make it ideal for cosmetics. Iron oxides give a mat color finish to products. Used in most of our products with color.
Plant Based Liquids & Water
Organic Aloe Vera Gel / INCI: Aloe Barbensis (Carrageen (thickening agent extracted from red and purple seaweeds), Citric Acid (PH stabilizer - organic acid found in citrus fruits), Potassium Sorbate (mold inhibitor - naturally occurring antimicrobial compound)): Used for centuries for its moisturizing & soothing properties, Aloe Vera Gel is naturally rich in protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B12, C and E, essential fatty acids, as well as amino acids and skin rejuvenating enzymes. - Aloe Vera Gel contains two hormones, Auxin and Gibberellins, that provide optimal conditions for calm & happy skin.
Vegetable Glycerin is a vegetable derived humectant and moisturizer. It is sweet and gives great slip, and it is used in our foot spray and remover/toner/aftershave cream.
Colloidal Silver Water 20ppm: This ingredient is produced by an electrolysis process that releases silver particles into distilled water. - A pure and clean ingredient (using only silver and distilled water), it is considered a most natural preservative. - Colloidal Silver delivers great results… much more costly than other commonly used preservatives, but worth the expense as it allows a way around the use of standard toxic preservation methods. A beautiful ingredient that protects the formula from spoil. *Distilled Water (Aqua) is pure water, in its cleanest form, just H2O (free of inorganic minerals, and chemicals). The water that we use in our products is distilled and filtered.
Magic
Every creation needs a little magic... Each batch of product is given a bit of love, just because... :)
