Essential Care Moisturising Sun Cream - what's in it?
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 herbsPlease 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~~
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 herbsPlease 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.
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 CertifiedWe 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:
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:
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 CertifiedWe 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.
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 CertifiedWe 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.
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 CertifiedWe 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)
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~~
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 CertifiedWe 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.
Organic Mosimix is also an Editor's pick on Elleuk.com~Organic Mosimix Massage Oil|0404|~316~1524~~
SPECIAL OFFER!~Repair Lotion is Margaret's special powerpack of natural skin healers developed through many years of personal experience of atopic eczema. We have also had excellent feedback for Repair Lotion from dermatitis and psoriasis sufferers. The lotion is light and easily absorbed. It is suitable for babies and children.
We make the lotion with: - Organic chickweed (traditionally used to relieve itching) - Organic olive oil, shea butter (to moisturise & soothe irritation) - Organic aloe vera (in therapeutic concentration to reduce inflammation and promote speedy healing) - Calendula herb, well-known for its anti-inflammatory action and high pro-vitamin A content, so vital for healing- Bio-active chamomile which in independent tests had an anti-inflammatory action equal to mild hydrocortisone ointment - but of course without the side effects
Ingredients: aloe vera juice*, extra virgin olive oil*, filtered water, stellaria extract*, shea butter*, German chamomile extract*, calendula extract*, hypericum extract, rosemary extract*, cetearyl glucoside (plant origin), cetearyl alcohol (plant origin), levulinic acid (plant origin), lichen extract, honeysuckle extract, xanthan gum (plant origin), lavender essential oil*, limonene* & linalool* (in the lavender essential oil). *Organically grown/produced (min. 95% of product)
Organic Repair Lotion was described as one of the top 5 eczema creams by Allergy Magazine (September/October 2004 issue)
National Eczema Week SPECIAL OFFER: buy 2 large Repair Lotions for £22.~Organic Repair Lotion 75ml|0108/75|Organic Repair Lotion 200ml|0109/200|SPECIAL OFFER- 2 large Repair Lotions for £22 - save £7.90|602|~316~326~~
Ultra Rich is absorbed deep into the skin layers to rehydrate and support the protective skin barrier without blocking the pores as petroleum oils do. Can be used alone or over the Repair Lotion.
We make Ultra Rich with: - Organic olive oil, organic coconut oil, organic shea butter (excellent moisturising properties and rich in vitamins to feed the skin)- Hypericum/St John's Wort (antibacterial and healing - very important for eczematous skin)- Beeswax
Natural Health magazine 2008 beauty awards - Highly CommendedEssential Care Organic Ultra Rich in Best Day Creams "This rich balm is extremely well priced and an excellent choice for ultra-dry skin."Customer feedback: "Thanks for your Ultra Rich Emollient - it's A1."R. Sharpe, NorfolkSee also: Repair LotionHand & Body Lotion~Organic Ultra Rich 50g|0112|Organic Ultra Rich 175g|0113|~316~329~~
Natural Health magazine 2008 beauty awards - Highly CommendedEssential Care Organic Ultra Rich in Best Day Creams "This rich balm is extremely well priced and an excellent choice for ultra-dry skin."
Customer feedback: "Thanks for your Ultra Rich Emollient - it's A1."R. Sharpe, Norfolk
See also: Repair LotionHand & Body Lotion
Ingredients: aloe vera juice*, filtered water, extra virgin olive oil*, tea tree oil*, lavender essential oil*, zinc oxide, cetearyl glucoside (plant origin), cetearyl alcohol (plant origin), echinacea extract*, lemon essential oil*, xanthan gum (plant origin), propolis*, patchouli essential oil*, limonene* & linalool* (in the essential oils). *Organically grown/produced (min. 95% of product)
Recommended by Proof! (October 2004 issue - Natural Remedies for Acne)~Organic First Aid Lotion 75ml|0111/75|2 x First Aid Lotion 75ml SPECIAL|0111/75x2SPECIAL|Organic First Aid Lotion 30ml|0111TR|~316~327~~
SPECIAL OFFER!~Wonderful for cracked cuticles, dry or chapped skin on fingers, elbows, heels etc. A concentrated blend of healing calendula and chamomile, vitamin-rich organic oils and shea butter to moisturise, soothe and repair. Customers have claimed beneficial results of Organic Calendula Balm on psoriasis.
Ingredients: coconut oil*, extra virgin olive oil*, shea butter*, beeswax*, calendula extract*, orange essential oil*, chamomile essential oil*, limonene (from the orange oil)*Organically grown/produced (100% of product)
Product is Soil Association CertifiedWe use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us."Essential Care's Calendula Balm... for general repair ...is a gem". Hazel Curry, The Guardian, May 8th 2004
"Essential Care's Calendula Balm... for general repair ...is a gem".
Essential Care Organic Calendula Balm in Best Multi-Purpose Balms Score: 7.95/10 with top "daisy" rating for greenness"100% organic pot of wonder...nourishing on the lips, made a significant difference in harsh winter weather...calmed a sore lip quickly...melted quickly on the skin...pleasingly natural and effective"
National Eczema Week SPECIAL OFFER: save 20% on the 50g size.~Organic Calendula Balm 20g|0117/20|Organic Calendula Balm 50g - save 20%25|0117|~316~718~~
Ingredients: filtered water, coconut oil*, extra virgin olive oil*, cetearyl glucoside (plant origin), levulinic acid (plant origin), cetearyl alcohol (plant origin), rose extract*, honeysuckle extract, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, lemon essential oil*, clary sage essential oil*, eucalyptus essential oil*, limonene* (in the lemon essential oil).*Organically grown/produced (min. 88% of product)
Product is Soil Association CertifiedWe use recyclable packaging that was manufactured in the UK and Western Europe. It has not been air freighted to us."I was very impressed with this lovely gentle cleanser. My skin looks so clear and very soft and its great for eye make-up too." M.P., Ireland
"I was very impressed with this lovely gentle cleanser. My skin looks so clear and very soft and its great for eye make-up too." M.P., Ireland
See also: Rose Skin TonicMoisture CreamNight CreamLip Slik
~Creamy Coconut Cleanser 150ml|0101|Creamy Coconut Cleanser 30ml|0101TR|~316~318~~
Ingredients: filtered water, aloe vera juice*, coco glucoside, calendula extract*, extra virgin olive oil*, cetearyl alcohol (plant origin), levulinic acid (plant origin), xanthan gum (plant origin), citric acid, lemon essential oil*, tea tree essential oil*, limonene* (in the lemon oil). *Organically grown/produced (min. 70% of product)
Recommended by What Really Works.co.uk: "Essential Care - for people with acne, they make First Aid Lotion, a healing, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal lotion with tea tree, 100% aloe vera juice and other healing herbs. We suggest using this in combination with the Tea Tree & Coconut Cleanser."
See also: Citrus Fruit TonicFirst Aid Lotion Rose MoisturiserAvocado Replenishing CreamLip Silk~Lemon & Tea Tree Facial Wash 150ml|0114|Lemon & Tea Tree Facial Wash 30ml|0114TR|~316~319~~
See also: Coconut CleanserMoisture CreamNight CreamLip Slik
~Organic Rose Skin Tonic 30ml|0102R/30|Organic Rose Skin Tonic 100ml|0102R|~316~334~~
Ingredients: hamamelis flower water*, filtered water, calendula extract*, orange essential oil*, grapefruit essential oil*, lemon essential oil*, lemongrass essential oil*, bergamot essential oil*, ylang ylang essential oil*, limonene* (in the essential oils). *Organically grown/produced
See also: Lemon & Tea Tree Facial WashMoisture CreamNight CreamLip Silk
~Organic Citrus Skin Tonic 30ml|0102C/30|Organic Citrus Skin Tonic 100ml|0102C|~316~335~~