Essential Care Moisturising Sun Cream - what's in it?

• microfine zinc oxide which is unique in not only providing full UVB (burning range) protection but also across the full UVA spectrum (which is responsible for the deep tissue damage that can result in skin cancer). Zinc is photostable and a skin-beneficial mineral, in fact the only sunscreen ingredient that is recommended by the American FDA for use on compromised or challenged skin. It is not absorbed into the skin cells or body and works by acting as a physical barrier on the skin that deflects the sun's rays. We chose zinc oxide over the other mineral sunscreen titanium dioxide because titanium absorbs 70% of UV light, so functions more as a chemical sunscreen rather than a physical one, and can also induce free radical activity.
• a moisturising plant oil base of coconut and jojoba which offer mild-sunscreening properties, are photostable and help protect against free-radical damage with their high antioxidant vitamin content
• organic shea butter, used for centuries in Africa to protect skin from the sun
• therapeutic phytobotanicals: organic sea buckthorn, calendula and rosemary that are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and soothing for the skin.

Many thanks to all of our volunteers who helped us with tests and contributed feedback.

Active Ingredient: zinc oxide and capric/capryllic triglycerides (natural fatty acid component of coconut oil)
Other ingredients: butryospermum parkii (shea butter)*, calendula officinalis (calendula)*, cera flava (beeswax)*, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil*, hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn)*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*,
*Organically grown & produced plant oils and herbs
Please note that our Sun Cream is not yet certified with the Soil Association as it falls just short of the required minimum 70% organic content. (We are working on this!)

Be safe in the sun. Some sunlight is healthy for us because it allows the body to create beneficial vitamin D. But too much exposure to the sun will age your skin, no matter how good your sunscreen. Sunscreens should be used as a means of skin protection in your normal daily activities. Cover up and do not stay out in the sun for prolonged periods, particularly from midday to early afternoon. Apply sunscreen regularly and particularly after swimming or bathing. Be particularly careful with babies and small children whose skin is 4-5 times thinner and more delicate than adult skin. Modern doctrine encourages people to use a high SPF cream, but we believe that this can be misleading. The most crucial protection in terms of skin cancer is from the sun's UVA rays which has little to do with the SPF.~Moisturising Sun Cream SPF8|0116|~316~1366~~

Suitable for Vegans.

Ingredients: aloe vera juice*, filtered water, coconut oil*, sesame oil*, shea butter*, rosemary extract*, cetearyl glucoside (plant origin), cetearyl alcohol (plant origin), calendula extract*, levulinic acid (plant origin), honeysuckle extract, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum (plant origin), lavender essential oil*, lemon essential oil*, ylang ylang essential oil*, limonene* & linalool* & geraniol* (in the essential oils).
*Organically grown/produced (min. 95% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
We use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us.~Organic Hand & Body Lotion|0115|~316~330~~

Our travel & gift packs contain 4 handy sized skin care products together with a few pure ORGANIC cotton cleansing pads in a box made from 50% recycled and 50% Forestry Commission managed card. Ideal for travelling, as a unique gift, or to try out a few products for yourself. The "Rose" travel pack is for dry to normal skin and includes:

• Coconut Cleanser 30ml
• Organic Rose Skin Tonic 30ml
• Organic Moisture Cream (Rose Moisturiser) 15g
• Organic Night (Avocado Replenishing) Cream 15g
• Organic Cotton Cleansing Pads

• Lemon & Tea Tree Facial Wash 30ml
• Organic Citrus Skin Tonic 30ml
• Organic Rose Moisturiser 15ml
• Organic First Aid Lotion 30ml
• Organic Cotton Cleansing Pads

Actress Denise van Outen says she "can't live without it!"

Treat your skin to the best that nature can offer. A luxurious, antioxidant light-textured day-cream which is fully absorbed leaving the skin soft and velvety smooth. Deeply moisturising with shea butter, jojoba oil, coconut oil, aloe leaf, and the essential oil and hydrolat of damask roses. The cold-pressed plant oils, naturally high in antioxidants of vitamins A & E, and sea buckthorn help counteract the ageing and collagen-destroying effects of 'free radicals' and sunlight. Please note that this moisturiser is also suitable as an eye cream.

We make the Rose Moisturiser with:

• organic shea butter (protecting and moisturising)
• organic sea buckthorn (a rich plant source of a natural component of our skin, an Omega 7 fatty acid, the production of which declines with age)
• organic coconut oil (moisturising, conditioning)
• organic aloe vera (nourishing, repairing)
• organic rose water
• organic rose (gentle, calming and restorative)

Suitable for Vegans.

Ingredients: aloe vera juice*, filtered water, rose flower water*, jojoba oil*, coconut oil*, shea butter*, rose extract*, cetearyl alcohol (plant origin), cetearyl glucoside (plant origin), rosemary extract*, levulinic acid (plant origin), sea buckthorn*, honeysuckle extract, lichen extract, xanthan gum (plant origin), rose essential oil*, eugenol* (in the rose oil).
*Organically grown/produced (min. 95% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
We use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us.~Organic Rose Moisturiser 15ml|0103TR|Organic Rose Moisturiser 50ml|0103|~316~323~~

We make the cream with:
- Organic cold-pressed avocado & olive oils (rich in protein and antioxidant vitamins - partic. vitamin E)
- Organic shea butter (moisturising)
- Biodynamic nettle herb (restorative)
- Relaxing, regenerative essential oils including frankincense, bergamot and lavender.

Suitable for Vegans.

Ingredients: aloe vera juice*, filtered water, cold-pressed avocado oil*, extra virgin olive oil*, shea butter*, rosemary extract*, nettle extract*, cetearyl alcohol (plant origin), cetearyl glucoside (plant origin), levulinic acid (plant origin), honeysuckle extract, lavender essential oil*, xanthan gum (plant origin), lichen extract, orange essential oil*, frankincense essential oil, bergamot essential oil*, ylang ylang essential oil*, limonene* & linalool* (in the essential oils).
*Organically grown/produced (min. 95% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
We use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us.~Organic Avocado Repl. Cream 15ml|0104TR|Organic Avocado Repl. Cream 50ml|0104|~316~324~~

A super-nutrient combination of organic avocado, pomegranate, rosehip and sea buckthorn berries, creating a luxurious rich facial serum. ‘Organic Superfruit Concentrate’ offers high levels of anti-oxidants and EFA’s to help protect against UV and free-radical damage and promote skin cell regeneration and collagen synthesis for smooth, radiant skin.

100% organic and certified by The Soil Association. Research** shows that organically grown fruit has significantly higher levels of polyphenols – the powerful antioxidants that help protect the skin against free radical damage – than non-organic.

Directions: Gently massage 1 or 2 drops into face and neck over your daily moisturiser to 'lock in' moisture and aid better absorbtion of both products. Can be used as a night-time treat or occasional boosting treatment. Also good for very dry or mature skins to create an even, moisturised base for make up.

Suitable for Vegans.

Ingredients: Persea gratissima fruit oil*, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil*, Rosa canina fruit extract*, Punica granatum seed extract*, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract*
*Organically grown/produced (100% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
We use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us.

**Research undertaken by Amodio M and Kader A (2007), University of California and Fauriel J, Bellon S, Pienet D, and Amiot MJ (2007), 'On-farm influence of production patterns on total polyphenol content in peach', Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food, University of Hohenheim, Germany, March 2007

Suitable for Vegetarians.

Ingredients: shea butter*, castor oil*, beeswax*, coconut oil*, calendula extract*, rosemary extract*, orange essential oil*, limonene (from the orange oil)
*Organically grown/produced (100% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
We use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us.

Recommended in Glamour.com's Top 10 of Organic Products as: "the healthiest way to keep your pout kissably soft!"

Recommended by Allergy Magazine: "look lip-smackingly gorgeous with the help of these wonder products"~Organic Lip Silk|0105|~316~332~~

Suitable for Vegans.

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil*, high oleic sunflower oil*, coconut oil*, lavender essential oil*, orange essential oil*, ylang ylang essential oil*, marjoram essential oil*, limonene* & linalool* (in the essential oils)

*Organically grown/produced (100% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
We use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us.~Organic Relaxing Body Oil 100ml|0118|~316~1375~~

The organic essential oils - which are blended in the optimum concentration to maximise efficacy - give a delicious fresh aroma. - No more pungent mosquito repellants!

Suitable for vegans.
100% organic.
Recyclable packaging.