Chamomile (German)

Not only does it have antiseptic and healing properties, but it is most helpful in relieving skin congestion, while also having an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory action on the skin.
The alpha-bisabolol contained in Chamomile promotes granulation and tissue regeneration, while the flavonoids help to reduce redness of the skin while strengthening the capillaries in the skin.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action of this herb is well established and documented and the astringent effect it has on the skin helps to improve skin tone.

Restharrow (Ononis spinosa)

This ingredient helps to fight inflammation while also having a diuretic effect on the skin, to clear congestion and puffiness. Apart from that it is active against a wide spectrum of bacteria and fungi to help prevent any skin problems.

Rosemary

This herb has great toning and binding effects on sagging skin, while at the same time increasing blood flow, which helps with proper skin functioning.
Furthermore, it helps to relieve skin congestion and this diuretic property is useful to reduce puffiness, resulting in a firmer skin and better skin tone while at the same time promoting a healthy-looking complexion.

Cranberry

The tocotrienols contained in cranberry are very nourishing and moisturizing and also have good anti-oxidant properties, as well as protecting the skin from stresses caused by sunlight.
The omega oils contained help to moisturize the skin while at the same time reducing inflammation and strengthening the skin.
Apart from nourishing the skin, cranberry helps to improve moisture retention and to increase skin smoothness, elasticity and suppleness of the skin, while at the same time improving collagen and the elastin fibers found in the skin.

Jojoba

This golden liquid ester readily penetrates the skin and has a natural affinity to the skin, helping to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, promoting skin suppleness while assisting in rejuvenation of the skin.
It furthermore helps to balance the secretion of sebum of the skin, while preventing skin dehydration. When absorbed by the skin it softens the tissue and increases elasticity and smoothness of the skin.
The tocopherols contained are great free radical scavengers and so help prevent oxidative stress and aging in the skin.

Coltsfoot Leaf (Tussilago farfara)

Coltsfoot is excellent to reduce oxidative stress on the skin and also helps to relieve inflammation, while having anti-microbial properties.

Thyme

Not only does wild Thyme help to improve skin tone, but it also offers good astringent qualities, as well as being a powerful antifungal and antiviral agent - helping to keep any nasties at bay.

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage is a superb antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant - which helps to control excess free radicals. It furthermore has good anti-microbial and anti-viral properties.

Melissa

The herbal extract not only has excellent antioxidant properties, but also acts as an antiviral, anti-bacterial and also possesses certain anti-tumor properties.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)

It has great skin cell rejuvenating properties and helps to stabilize the tissue, while the high silica content has a smoothing and softening effect on the skin.
Horsetail also helps to improve circulation while at the same time having an astringent action and contains bio-minerals necessary for the manufacture of collagen and elastin, which helps to rebuild connective tissue in the skin.

Centella Asiatica

This herbal extract has a very positive effect on increasing circulation in the skin as well as assisting with the proper functioning and formation of collagen by modulating the action of the fibroblast.
It has good anti-oxidant properties and helps to improve the firmness, tone and elasticity of the skin, thereby improving the appearance of the skin in general.
Furthermore, it promotes vein and capillary health in the skin and is a good general tonic for the skin.

This extract has a direct influence on improving the health of veins and capillaries in the skin, which in turn leads to proper circulation and maximum skin functioning.
It has a strengthening effect on the venous system, and prevents capillary fragility – which could result in leaking, causing edema (water retention) within the skin, which in turn leads to an uneven looking skin.
Apart from this, it inhibits collagenase and elastase in the skin – and therefore leads to healthier collagen and supportive skin structure that in turn results in a healthier younger looking skin, while at the same time fighting inflammatory conditions, which if left unchecked, could lead to premature aging.

Rose

This is excellent in promoting better skin tone, improved elasticity and an even colored complexion. It furthermore sooths irritated skin and boosts circulation.

Rosehip

This ingredient helps to boost the regeneration of the skin while increasing elasticity. Apart from this it has good astringent and diuretic properties, which work together for a healthy looking skin.

Myrrh

This ingredient has exceptional healing properties and is extremely useful for stressed, dehydrated skin, as it helps to balance the hydration (moisture) of the skin. It furthermore assists in preventing tissue degeneration.

Silk Amino Acids

This exotic ingredient has excellent water binding properties, which helps to prevent dehydration of the skin. On top of this, it also has good antioxidant qualities.

Marshmallow Root

This ingredient is great to soothe irritation of the skin. It also contains antioxidant properties. Some research has indicated that it may also be useful to mediate excessive pigmentation.

Zinc

This is included in our Rejuvenating Toner to fight and kill micro-organisms and germs on the skin, thereby effectively cleansing the skin and improving the barrier function of the skin.
Zinc sulfate also has an astringent effect on the skin, clearing and refining the pores.

This ancient skin care ingredient not only helps to stabilize the barrier function of the skin, but also helps to reduce redness and has good anti-oxidant properties as well.
Witch hazel is an excellent astringent and also helps to control water loss while at the same time calming irritated skin.