History
inci: Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil (Neroli essential oil)
Dating back as far as the 17th century, Neroli Oil was adored by Italian aristocrats. The Duchess of Bracciano was famed for her use of the Bitter Orange Essential Oil, infusing her gloves with its aroma and adding a few drops to her bath – she loved it so that she famously became known as ‘Princess Nerola’.
Coined the ‘oil of romance’ Neroli Essential Oil has long been used in weddings because of both its calming properties and its aphrodisiac effects.
The beautiful, delicate, small white flowers of the bitter orange tree are hand-picked and distilled through low-pressure steam; however, it is imperative to move quickly as the petals quickly lose their famous fragrance.
The production of this Oil is highly time and labour consuming. Neroli oil is not only highly coveted, but also very rare and hard to make, with 1 ton of the flower yield required to produce only 1 kilogram of Neroli Essential Oil.
Properties: Neroli – The Wonder Oil
Antimicrobial, anti fungal and antioxidant properties which are very beneficial for reducing breakouts, soothing skin irritation and reducing inflammation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24163946
Soothing effect on the mood benefitting conditions like depression and anxiety.
A small study of postmenopausal women found that inhaled neroli oil was beneficial for relieving several symptoms associated with menopause such as high blood pressure, low libido, and elevated stress.
When inhaled, neroli oil may help the brain release serotonin, and reduce levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.
With its antibacterial properties, Neroli Essential Oil is the ultimate cleanser thanks to its purifying citrus elements. However, unlike other citrus Essential Oils like lemon oil or Sweet Orange oil, it is not phototoxic so doesn’t increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. It is therefore the perfect ingredient to rejuvenate your skin all year round.
Follow the link to find out much more about this wonderful oil..
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6073409/#B73-ijms-19-
Watermelon Seed Oil
Watermelon is a very light oil. That means it feels light on the skin It absorbs really quickly into the skin too, and helps all the other lovely ingredients absorb a little quicker. It’s known as penetration enhancer which means that it penetrates deeply into the skin and will help the other ingredients it’s mixed with sink further too.
Watermelon seed oil dissolves excess sebum, which means it can clear up some blocked pores and prevent spots. As a non-comedogenic oil, it also won’t block pores or cause acne breakouts either. Actually, it’s perfect for troubled skin, it has anti-inflammatory properties, so it’s ideal for calming inflammation too.
A zero waste ingredient, they press the watermelon seeds that would otherwise be thrown away to get this lovely oil.
Watermelon seed oil is the newest anti-aging ingredient you didn’t know you were missing in your daily beauty routine.
When it comes to the skin, hair, and even internal health, watermelon seed oil is a win, win, and win situation. Watermelon seed oil is high in unsaturated fatty acids, dominated by linoleic (63%) and oleic (15%) acids. Compared to that of other melons, watermelon seed oil shows significant antioxidant activity, with 5% higher levels of tocopherols. Tocopherols are a family of vitamin E compounds widely praised for their ability to protect the skin from the adverse effects of oxidative stress, including photo-aging. Vitamin E also boasts anti-inflammatory properties, which do wonders for irritated skin.
Meanwhile, watermelon seed oil is loaded with essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals that enrich hair and skin. Its unsaturated fatty acids hydrate the skin, and, unlike some oils, it absorbs quickly into the skin, which means it is perfect for all types: dry, oily, or acne-prone.
Watermelon seed is great at reducing and removing dark circles around the eyes. It contains a good amount of Vitamin E, which is critical in dark circle removal. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and it contributes in eliminating dark circles by fighting free radical damage and promoting blood circulation to the area.
Beeswax
Beeswax has many healing properties. The anti-inflammatory properties of beeswax encourage the healing of wounds. It is also protective, helping form a barrier between the skin and the environment without clogging pores.
Like honey, beeswax has antibacterial properties helping keep things clean and reducing risks of contamination. This makes it a common ingredient in skin treatments, salves and more.
Bee happy with beeswax! It is and provides:
- Gently occlusive, slows down TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss)
- Protective barrier that keeps that area of skin better moisturised and protected from external damaging agents
- Natural emollient that keeps the skin soft
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains fatty acids and micronutrients that may help to reverse skin damage, heal skin disorders, and moisturize. It’s a highly respected moisturizer.
Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to prevent and heal skin conditions. Coconut oil may also:
• increase collagen production
• help the skin to retain moisture
• soften the skin
Vitamin E
Vitamin E fights off free radicals on the skin, which are a result of daily environmental stressors like unprotected sun exposure and air pollution. In fighting off free radicals, vitamin E helps protect the skin from damage.
Additionally, Vitamin E has moisturising and healing benefits, and helps to strengthen skin barrier function. Vitamin E is also a natural anti-inflammatory, so it can be soothing and help calm the skin. It’s also good for hydrating skin, and serves as a moderately effective natural barrier to the sun.
Jojoba Oil
Unlike most other oils, Jojoba oil is non-comedogenic which means that for most people it shouldn’t clog pores. Effects of any oil does vary from person to person and is dependant on an individual’s skin type.
It can aid the skin barrier – as Jojoba oil is a liquid wax, it remains on the surface of the skin for longer than other natural oils. Jojoba oil can be used anywhere on your body, and is perfectly safe to use on your face without the need of it being diluted.
Anti–Microbial
Jojoba Oil naturally deters microbes, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria on skin. This property makes it useful for those with acne, and also provides an added wound-healing benefit. Bonus: Jojoba Oil acts as a natural preservative.
Jojoba Oil has anti-inflammatory properties which help to tame chaffing and chapping, reduce redness caused by drying, ease the effects of eczema and rosacea, and keep skin calm and comfortable. The Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba Oil help in skin repair and damage control in turn soothing dry skin.
Jojoba Oil’s hydrating action soothes sunburn and helps reduce the chances of peeling. Jojoba Oil is recommended for people with sensitive skin (including psoriasis and eczema) because of its gentle nature. Applying Jojoba Oil to compromised skin can help reduce flare-ups.
Because Jojoba Oil is very similar to our own skin oils, it immediately penetrates skin and smoothes easily, helping to promote healthy, glowing skin without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue.
Because it is the perfect moisturizer, Jojoba can help slow down the appearance of aging, and help to fade fine lines and wrinkles. In dermatological tests, it was shown that Jojoba Oil increases the skin’s suppleness and the effect was still present as time passed. Tests also showed continued use of Jojoba Oil resulted in reducing superficial facial lines.
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