Smell and feel:

A delicious hint of organic lavender, but just a hint so it can be used to clean eye make-up, with a creamy, silky, non-greasy texture.

Natural:

100%

Organic:

91%

Cruelty-free:

Yes

Petrochemicals:

No

Synthetic preservatives:

No (Bath Spa Skincare’s Soil Association approved natural preservative system is from basil, corn and hickory bark.)

Synthetic fragrance:

No

Nut allergy:

Contains seed and kernel oils and coconut.

Pregnancy:

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

pH:

5 - 5.5 balanced perfectly for skin.

Produced:

Bath, England

Possible allergens:

Limonene, geraniol, linalool (contained naturally in the essential oils and can be very therapeutic unless, of course, you are sensitive to essential oils.)

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Lavender essential oil

Lavendula angustifolia

A beautiful fragrance and excellent cleansing properties with anti-bacterial, viral and fungal properties. Calming to the nerves.

Steam-distillation of lavender flowers

Organically produced but not certified

Aloe vera

Aloe barbadensis

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

Aloe vera plant

Organic

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. A good cleansing oil.

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

Organic

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 contains a mixture of alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols. Vitamin E is an antioxidant (it protects against the destruction of the connective tissue caused by free radicals) and has healing and skin cell growth regenerating properties.

Corn

Natural

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Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Beautiful silky texture, very good for sensitive and oily skin.  Triglycerides are a natural component of our skin.

A skin-loving fraction of coconut fatty acids

Natural derived

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

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

Organic, fair trade

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 fruits and berries; however, for skincare it is made from starch and glucose

Natural derived

Water distilled

Aqua

Skin hydrator.  Hydrates aloe vera.

Water

Natural

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate

Sodium stearoyl lactylate

A natural, food grade, Ecocert emulsifier derived from the sodium salt of lactic acid.  Offers unsurpassed skin moisturization, 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 and part of Bath Spa Skincare's natural preservative system.  Good for sensitive skin.

Derived from corn

Organic

Hickory bark extract

Carya ovata Bark Extract

Antimicrobial and antifungal and part of Bath Spa Skincare’s natural preservative system.  Good for sensitive skin.

Bark of the hickory tree

Natural