Smell, texture and colour:

A subtle, sophisticated yet fresh mix of frangipani, fragonia and sustainable fair trade sandalwood. The rich creamy texture absorbs beautifully to leave skin feeling comfortable, protected and very soft.  It is a nice creamy yellow colour as a result of its natural botanical ingredients rather than a sterile white.

The limited edition with added sea buckthorn fruit oil has a more orange colour than the original (it does not stain even the palest skin however), and a pleasant fruitier fragrance. 

Natural:

100%

Organic:

80%

Petrochemicals:

No

Synthetic preservatives:

No

Synthetic fragrance:

No

Cruelty-free:

Yes

Vegan skin care:

Yes

Nut allergy:

Kernel and seed oils, coconut and shea nut.

Pregnancy:

Contains essential oils generally thought of as safe throughout pregnancy, but if concerned use from 2nd trimester onwards.

pH:

5 - 5.5 balanced perfectly for skin.

Label warnings:

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

Produced:

Bath, England

Possible allergens: 

Geraniol, limonene, linalool (contained naturally in the essential oils and can be very therapeutic unless, of course you are sensitive to them. Please see our ‘No Added Scent’ products).

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The ‘bio-retinoid’ Bidens Pilosa is better known as Herbe d'Aiguille or Hairy Beggarticks!  Revinage is the trade name.

Bidens Pilosa Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru oil, Gossypium Herbacuem oil, Linum Usitatissimum oil

A natural anti-ageing alternative to retinol without retinol’s irritating side-effects.  In-vitro tests showed that it can increased collagen 1 by 24%, functional elastin by 42% and sirtuin-6 gene expression (linked to cell longevity) by 2.4 fold.  Also has an anti-acne affect by reducing levels of dihydrotestosterone binding to the skin.

Herbe d’Aiguille

Natural, EcoCert

Immortelle extract

Helichrysum italicum

An anti-stress ingredient, immortelle reduces the negative effects of cortisol on our skin i.e. inhibition of cell renewal, collagen production and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) production (skin dehydrates)

Solvent-free extract of Helichrysum italicum from France

Wild crafted, EcoCert

Rosemary extract

Brassica Campestris, Rosmarinus officinalis

Our rosemary extract is standardised to have 4% carnosic acid, an extremely potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and photoprotective (protects against UVA).  It can also prevent P. acnes bacteria-mediated inflammation (i.e. the inflammation associated with spots).

Rosemary plant

Organic

Vitamin E natural

Tocopherol

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, that is, it protects against the destruction of the connective tissue and cell damage caused by free radicals, and has healing and skin cell growth regenerating properties.  Bath Spa Skincare uses a high therapeutic percentage of vitamin E so that it is effective. 

Corn

Natural

Hyaluronic acid

Sodium hyaluronate

Known as the ‘fountain of youth’, hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our skin giving it volume and fullness.  It is an excellent hydrator and can hold over 500 times its own weight of water which helps plump the skin.

From enzymes from a bacteria-based biofermentation process.

Natural

Blackcurrant oil

Ribes nigrum

One of the only plant oils to contain Omega 6 and Omega 3 Fatty Acids in an optimal physiological ratio and also very high in Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA).  Excellent for all skin types and for maintaining skin elasticity.  Omega 3 and 6 are sometimes referred to as Vitamin F.

Cold-pressed from blackcurrant seeds

Natural

Raspberry oil

Rubus idaeus

An anti-inflammatory dry oil, excellent for sensitive skin and is deeply nourishing, softening, emollient and conditioning. Very high in vitamin A, E and omega 3 and interestingly provides excellent against UVA and B.

Raspberry seeds, cold-pressed in the UK from Canadian seeds.

Natural

Sandalwood essential oil

Santalum spicatum

A superb oil for rehydrating skin and giving a radiant glow to the skin. Even though it rehydrates dry skin, it also has an astringent effect so tones the skin and helps makes it firmer. Works well with oily skin, scars, acne and eczema.

Sustainable organic sandalwood trees in Albany Australia.

Organic, fair trade

Fragonia essential oil

Agonis fragrans

A beautifully balanced gentle oil that is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral, similar in properties to tea tree oil but with a lovelier smell.  Good for irritated, tired skin and blemishes.

Steam-distillation of the fragonia plant which grows wild in Australia.

Wild-crafted

Frangipani Absolute

Plumeria acutifolia

Gorgeously scented with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant skin refreshing properties.

Absolute of the French frangipani tree flower.

Natural

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Aloe vera

Aloe barbadensis

Soothing, anti-inflammatory, enzyme and vitamin rich, emollient, hydrating, aids quick healing.

Aloe vera plant

Organic

Jojoba oil

Simmondsia chinensis

An excellent moisturising and protective organic cold pressed liquid wax with a high omega 7 & 9 content.  It resembles human sebum and can help balance for the skin. It contains myristic acid, a natural anti-inflammatory and is beneficial to problem skin.

Cold-presssed from the seeds of the jojoba plant.

Organic

Shea butter

Butyrospermum parkii

Shea Butter consists of up to 65% of cinnamic acid esters, which gives it its healing properties and 5-10% phytosterols, and are known to be active in stimulating the formation and growth of new cells. Shea Butter is anti-inflammatory and one of the most healing of all butters.

From the stones of the organic fruit of the shea butter tree. Ghanan women's project.

Organic, fair trade

Apricot kernel oil

Prunus armeniaca

A highly nutritious, soft smooth oil rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, B17 and E.  Enhances skin elasticity and very good for sensitive skin.

Cold-pressed from the dried seeds of the fruit of the apricot tree.

Organic

Glycerine

Glycerine

Hydrator and oil-free moisturiser derived from 100% organic sustainable palm oil production in Venezuela. Retains moisture and softens skin.  Kosher and vegan.

Sustainable palm

Organic

Sorbitol

Sorbitol

Sorbitol is used to hydrate the skin and leave it feeling velvety.  Note that although it is derived from glucose its composistion will not cause glycation.

Sorbitol occurs naturally in many types of fruit and berries; however, for skincare it is made from starch and glucose.

Natural derived

Water distilled

Aqua

Skin hydrator.

Water

Natural

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate

Sodium stearoyl lactylate

A natural, food grade, Ecocert emulsifier derived from vegetable lactic acid.  Offers unsurpassed skin moisturisation, and smooth feel on application. Not to be confused with Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, an extremely different ingredient that Bath Spa Skincare does not use.

Non-GMO rapeseed oil, sugar beet and sustainable palm.

Natural derived

Glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl stearate

An EcoCert and Soil Association approved food grade emulsifier providing moisturisation as well as emulsification and a lovely skin feeling.

Made from certified sustainable palm oil

Natural derived

Cetyl alcohol

Cetyl alcohol

An emollient which also helps with the emulsification process. Cetyl alcohol was originally sourced from the sperm whale and can be synthesised from mineral oil but Bath Spa Skincare only uses cetyl alcohol derived from vegetable sources.  Not to be confused with volatile/fermented alcohols such as isopropanol, ethanol or grain alcohols which are drying and should be avoided in skin care.

Derived from coconut

Natural derived

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Sodium anisate

Sodium anisate

A gentle skin friendly antimicrobial from nature and part of Bath Spa Skincare's natural preservative system.  Good for sensitive skin.

Derived from basil

Organic

Sodium levulinate

Sodium levulinate

A gentle skin friendly antimicrobial from nature. Good for sensitive skin.

Derived from corn

Organic

Hickory bark extract

Carya ovata Bark Extract

Skin conditioning as well as antimicrobial and antifungal. Good for sensitive skin.

Bark of the hickory tree

Natural