Abies Alba Leaf Oil
Has traditionally been used to help support the body and reduce the symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, colds, flu and fevers. It has been found to be beneficial in fighting airbourne germs and bacteria. It is antiseptic, anticatarrhal, antiarthritic, and stimulating. This member of the Pine family has also been cited as being anti-inflammatory and anodyne.

Algae
The term algae is normally used to denote a complex mixture of many seaweeds, which include the red, brown, green and blue classes. Seaweeds contain much higher levels of minerals than terrestrial plants and also contain a rich selection of trace elements, amino acids, short chain proteins and polysaccharides. The polysaccharides are of particular importance, since these natural sugars can have a profound benefit on the skin, especially in the areas of moisturisation, skin smoothing and skin softening.

Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Within the fresh outer leaf, there are natural materials, which are of benefit to the skin. These are carefully extracted to leave behind those materials, which would serve no useful purpose. The resulting extract has moisturising and skin soothing benefits.

Aloe Barbadensis Gel
Aloe vera is one of the most exciting ingredients for the care and treatment of the skin. The inner (parynchemal) gel is extracted by carefully filleting it from the leaf. The soothing, cooling and healing effects of the gel are well documented and there is extensive scientific proof to demonstrate that the gel has great benefit in both protecting and repairing the skin from radiation damage (solar and thermal), improving wound healing and restoring normal skin function.

Althea Officinalis Extract
This plant is commonly known as Marshmallow, White Mallow or Althaea and is listed in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia as well as in most of
the European Pharmacopoeias. It contains very high levels of mucilage (polysaccharide sugars), which make it emollient, demulcent and vulnerary (wound healing). It is used topically for the treatment of abscesses, boils, varicose and thrombotic ulcers. Marshmallow is the perfect choice for skin smoothing, soothing (especially where itching might be a problem) and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Anisic Acid
This material is most commonly found in materials like Aniseed (Pimpinella Anisum), hence the derivation of its common name.
This substance is a derivative of a material found in a number of
plants and is part of a blend of naturally derived fragrance materials.
One of the "side effects" of these aromatic compounds is that
they tend to inhibit bacteria and other spoilage organisms.

Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca) Seed Powder
The kernels from apricots are dried and ground to produce a smooth, soft but gently persuasive powder that can be used to gently slough away dead skin cells. The passage of skin cells from the living epidermis to the top layer of dead stratum corneum is a natural process, and the skin naturally loses millions of dead skin cells each day. However, this uppermost layer of the skin is often quite coarse and flaky and can spoil the appearance of the complexion, The use of a gentle exfoliant will restore smoothness and softness to the skin, without causing any damage to underlying tissue.

Armoise (Artemisia Vulgaris) Oil
Armoise oil is distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of this species. It is believed by some to promote vivid dreams and also to increase one's psychic powers. It has been used externally for chilblains and bruises.
It has a herb-like aroma.

Avocado (Persea Gratissima) Oil
Avocado or Alligator Pear is rich in selenium, Vitamin E and a host of other nutrients that are beneficial to the skin. The presence of materials called triglycerides and natural sterols coupled with the excellent skin penetrating properties of this oil, make it an ideal choice for skin that is looking dull and lifeless. It has been used for the treatment of a number of chronic skin conditions with proven succes