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AHA Fruit Acid - Concentrated blend of five botanical extracts: bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange, and lemon. Gently stimulates skin to produce collagen. Offers chemical exfoliation to efficiently remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores, leaving complexion bright and fresh.
Aloe Vera – Enhances the activity of fibroblasts which create fibres such as collagen & elastin. These fibres give skin structure and make it look fleshy and supple.
ABC, BOR, CBG, MC, PETIT, RC, SUPERC, EYELIFT, CR, HCM, FC, RJB
Apple Cider Vinegar - Natural source of AHA citric acid, which helps with cellular turnover to decrease wrinkles and age spots. Also known to offer antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Argan Oil - High in antioxidant Vitamin E and fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-9, which promote healthy skin growth, protect against harmful pathogens and prevent premature ageing. Non-comodogenic, so won’t clog pores.
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Bakuchiol - Vegan skin care ingredient comparable to retinol. While not a member of the retinoid family, studies show that Bakuchiol is able to regulate skin cell behaviour in a similar way to retinol. It is a potent antioxidant, visibly reduces skin discolourations from environmental exposure and has a pronounced soothing effect on skin. Bakuchiol can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol is comparable to retinol in its ability to improve photo-aging and is better tolerated than retinol.
Banksia - An iconic Australian pioneer species packed with antioxidants. Has adapted to the extreme conditions of Australian east coast by being able to store vast amounts of phyto-chemicals, meaning it's great for skin repair and brightening, as well as collagen support. Natural anti-aging ingredient.
Basil - Known to enhance mood, increase alertness and energise the mind.
Bearberry Extract - Made from the leaves of the bearberry shrub, contains the active agent, arbutin, which naturally lightens & brightens the skin.
Beeswax - provides deep penetrating moisture, softens skin, creates a protective layer, shields from infection, heals minor abrasions, won’t clog pores.
Bergamot – reduces nervous tension, anxiety and stress
Blood Orange – Encourages positive outlook and dispels tension and stress.
Blueberry - Contains Vitamin A, which helps remedy rough and dry skin & assists anti-aging.
Blue Cypress - Soothing and moisturising, wonderful support skin health for reddened, congested skin. It can also help keep minor skin breaks "clean".
Blue Tansy - Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Used to calm irritate skin, reduce heat and relieve troubled skin. May help clear congested pores, reduce redness and combat acne.
Boab Seed - Rich in omega-6 fatty acid and linoleic acid (vitamin F); anti-inflammatory and helps increase skin elasticity so is particularly good for aging and stretched skin.
Butterfly Pea - Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, which stop harmful effects of free radicals that damage skin. Powerful antioxidant to increase collagen and elasticity in skin cells.
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Calendula – High saponin and mucilage content moisturizes and heals dry, irritated or delicate skin. Protects from drying effects of the sun.
CBG, IDR, RC, Auric, CROSE, AEON, BTS
Camellia Oil - Rich in Vitamins A, B, E, high in oleic oil, natural emollient to keep skin moist and supple.
Chamomile – An emollient that soothes, refreshes, purifies, and protects from drying effects of the sun. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory active Bisabolol reduces redness in damaged or irritated skin, including eczema or psoriasis.
CBG, IDR, RC, Auric, CROSE, BTS
Clary Sage - Known to help relieve menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms as well as reduce stress and anxiety.
Cocoa Butter - Rich source of antioxidants, especially vitamin E, which soothes and moisturises the skin. Provides skin with collagen to diminish wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Coconut Membrane - Extremely high in hydrophilicity (meaning its ability to attracts and retain water)- can retain up too 100x it's dry weight in water!) meaning skin is immediately cooled and hydrated
Coconut Oil - Deeply moisturises, strengthens underlying tissue and removes dead cells on the skin’s surface.
BOIL, IDR, PERU, PETIT, LB, RJB
Colloidal Copper - Boosts skin regeneration, stimulates collagen and elastin, helps reduce wrinkles and discolouration
Colloidal Gold - Nourishes and protects skin against premature aging. Known for its ability to heal microdamage.
Colloidal Silver - Naturally antibacterial, frequently used for wound healing, making it ideal for acne and damaged skin
Cucumber - Superfood for skin. The juice is composed largely of proteins, lipids, Vitamin C, and a variety of minerals, and possesses moisturising and emollient properties. It also has an astringent effect, and can soothe and relieve puffy skin.
Cranberry - Contains natural acids that work as exfoliant, reducing appearance of age spots and pigmentation. Also contains vitamins A and C to boost collagen and fight free radicals that cause wrinkles.
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Davidson Plum - Potent anti-aging compound known to help with wrinkle prevention, brightening, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, collagen support and may reduce UV damage.
Decyl Glucocide - Vegetable derived foaming agent
Desert Lime - With 9 phyto-active compounds, this extract offers a unique and exciting extract for hydration, de-pigmentation, collagen synthesis, Brightening, wrinkle reduction and anti-aging all in one source
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Elderberry - High vitamin A content makes Elderberry great for fading age spots and pigmentation; general complexion booster
Elemi - Great for balancing and maintaining hydration levels in skin. Known to help with sun damaged and scarred skin.
Emu Apple - Super extract for advanced skin conditioning. More antioxidant than a blueberry, helps repair and firm skin, provide photo-protection and fight acne.
Evening Primrose - Soothes and moisturises skin while enhancing elasticity, promotes a rejuvenated complexion by addressing roughness, redness, wrinkles and dryness.
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Fig - Can help to clear dark spots and discoloured areas on the skin. It can also help to reduce age spots, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. Figs are a great source of antioxidants and vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Fingerlime – Rich in Vitamin C, works to support collagen for anti-wrinkle effect, firm skin and actively brighten
Frankincense - Rich in Vitamin C, works to support collagen for anti-wrinkle effect, firm skin and actively brighten.
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Geranium – Quells anxiety and depression, lifts spirits, regulates hormones, useful in premenstrual tension and menopausal problems.
Ginseng – Nature’s alternative to cosmetic injections, contains glycol proteins which form connective tissue such as collagen to strengthen, tighten, smooth and lift the skin.
Gold Leaf - Known to slow collagen depletion, increase elasticity, lighten complexion, firm the skin and improve blood circulation.
Gotu Kola – Rich in amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids and phytochemicals. A super blend of nutrients offering powerful anti-ageing properties, improved circulation and the synthesis of collagen and skin tissue.
Grapefruit Powder – Rich source of ascorbic acid (aka Vitamin C), which helps break the bonds that dead skin cells can have with the living skin on your face. Gentle re-texturizer that will improve skin tone and appearance over time.
Grapefruit Oil- Useful for toning and tightening skin as it stimulates biological tissues to contract and draw together.
Green Coffee Seed - Antioxidant, smoothing, restructuring & regenerating, ideal for anti-ageing.
Green Tea Extract - Known for its antioxidant, toning and protective properties and is a popular ingredient used in many contemporary cosmetic products. Green tea is a popular ingredient in many anti-ageing products and may assist the skin during its natural ageing process.
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Hemp Seed Oil – Moisturising emollient high in omega-3 essential fatty acids. Non-greasy, fast penetrating, protective and anti-aging.
Hibiscus Oligopeptide - Penetrates the epidermal layer and tells the cells to stop contracting and relax. So, while this peptide is active, the skin relaxes and smooths out. Naturally. It has been clinically proven to reduce wrinkle depth by 22% when used twice daily for three weeks. Hipeptide™ also boosts cell renewal and inhibits the formation of new wrinkles, so the longer you use it on your skin, the better it will look and feel
Hibiscus Powder - The natural acids present in Hibiscus help purify skin by breaking down dead skin and increasing cell turnover. Helps with age spots, encourages smooth, youthful complexion and can help control acne breakouts. Also contains natural surfactants that help cleanse skin.
Hyaluronic Acid – Occurs naturally in epidermis but decreases with age. Keeps skin hydrated & supple due to high water retention ability.
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IBR-Dormin® - AKA Narcissus Tazetta Bulb - Extract from Daffodil family, slows down skin cell proliferation from environmental stressors such as UV light to lighten skin, reduce age spots and maintain healthy, younger looking skin.
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Jojoba Wax Beads - Natural microspheres of Jojoba Esters that offer gentle exfoliation. Non-irritating and non-abrasive, promotes cellular turnover and slough away dead skin cells.
Jojoba Oil – Penetrates skin easily without leaving greasy or tacky feeling as it has properties closest to our own skin's sebum. Keeps skin pliant and elastic, can reduce wrinkles and minimise fine lines.
ABC, BOIL, IDR, MC, PERU, RC, CR, AEON, LB
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Kakadu Plum - Has highest known concentration of Vitamin C of any single natural food source in the world, helps break down dead skin cells by breaking bonds between dead and living skin cells.
ABC, GP11, MASK, SUPERC, EYELIFT, AEON, Auric
Kangaroo Paw - Cooling effect great for after-sun care, powerful anti-inflammatory known to help with skin repair, hydration and anti-aging.
Kaolin Clay - Oil absorbing clay perfect for gentle exfoliation and boosting circulation, leaving skin soft and bright.
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Lavender – Mother of all essential oils, soothes and calms the mind, provides relief from insomnia.
Lavender Hydrosol - Results from steam distillation of lavender, helps to soothe and balance skin, particularly helpful for redness or acne. Naturally helps to tone the skin.
Lemon Myrtle Oil - Powerful antioxidant, broad spectrum antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties target body odour, reduces clogged pores and balances natural oils.
Lemon Tea Tree - Powerful anti-microbial that can be used to fight inflammation. Offers uplifting and cleansing scent.
Linoleic Acid – AKA Vitamin F, an Omega-6 essential fatty acid that promotes skin growth and regeneration.
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Mandarin - Beneficial for acne, congested and oily skin types. Refreshing and uplifting scent banishes depression and anxiety.
May Chang – Astringent helpful for eliminating extra oil and shrinking enlarged pores. Has tonic effect on skin, preventing bacteria growth. Anti-inflammatory properties may help irritations such as eczema.
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Narcissus Tazetta Bulb - AKA IBR Dormin® - Extract from Daffodil family, slows down skin cell proliferation from environmental stressors such as UV light to lighten skin, reduce age spots and maintain healthy, younger looking skin.
Neroli - Has cytophylactic properties, helping with the regeneration of skin cells and improved skin elasticity. Aroma may help clear mind, banish anxiety and relieve insomnia.
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Olive Leaf Extract - Contains 8 powerhouse antioxidant phyto-compounds, making it a hero free-radical scavenger, and potentially out performing Vitamin C.
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Papaya Extract - Excellent at helping stabilise oily skin & works as an exfoliant on dry areas. Papaya Fruit Liquid Extract is often used in skin care products for its natural rejuvenating and regenerating properties. it contains Vitamin A, which has skin repairing benefits and Vitamin C which is a natural antioxidant that may help protect the skin from free radical damage and premature ageing.
Patchouli – Grounding and balancing effect, allows mind to be objective.
Peru Balsam - Known to be calming and stimulating at the same time. May also help relieve dry skin.
Petitgrain – Has tonic effect on the skin and clears blemishes such as pimples and acne.
Pineapple Enzyme - Contains Bromelain, which assists in skin debridement (peeling). A gentle exfoliator that gently boosts collagen production by removing dead skin cells. Brightens & smooths complexion, leaving it fresh & clean.
Pomegranate - Rich in vitamin C, Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), potassium and polyphenols. A potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger, helps reduce the appearance of age lines and wrinkles.
Portulaca - Rich in Omega-3 fatty acid which makes it great on dehydrated skin. Anti-inflammatory and anti-irritation, extremely effective in acne treatments.
Pumpkin Seed Oil – Intensely anti-ageing thanks to Vitamin E, selenium and essential fatty acid content. Also contains zinc, which maintains collagen levels for increased elasticity.
BOIL, NEO, EYELIFT, AEON, CFL, BVS, BTS
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Quandong - Quandong is also known as wild peach and is a native Australian bush food that grows wild across desert regions of Australia. The Quandong has twice the Vitamin C content of orange as well as a whole range of polyphenol antioxidants that make this a wonderful addition to any anti-ageing or skin brightening formulation.
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Raspberry Seed - Powerful anti-inflammatory, linoleic acid (vitamin F) and fatty acids helps protect and moisturise skin. Vitamin E content plumps and retains skins' youthfulness.
Rice Powder Enzyme – An ancient anti-ageing and oil absorbing ingredient great for acne-prone, dull and mature skin types. Soothing, anti-inflammatory and a natural skin whitening agent.
Rice Protein - Nourishes and rejuvenates skin. Stimulates the collagen production, tightens the skin and the pores. Maintains skin elasticity. Promotes cell regeneration.
Rose Hydrosol - Reputed to be useful in the treatment of all sorts of dermatitis, it is known to balance and restore the skin's pH. Antibacterial properties help fight acne giving troubled skin a gentle, rather than a harsh treatment.
CBG, RW, SUPERC, EYELIFT, Auric, AEON, CFL, BVS, BTS, CROSE
Rosehip Oil - High in essential fatty acids such as omega-3, 6 and 9, which help regenerate skin cells and repair damaged skin tissue. Quenches dry, sun damaged skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles.
Rosemary Oil - Powerful antioxidant great for anti-ageing due to regenerating, rejuvenating and stimulating properties. Naturally corrects age spots and has skin lightening effect. Helps tone and tighten for firmer and more elastic skin.
Rosewood Oil - Natural anti-inflammatory and skin regenerative properties, making it great for acne-prone and reddened skin.
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Sandalwood Oil - Works to reduce imperfections, leaving skin smooth and healthy. Anti-inflammatory, mild astringent to help soothe, tighten and cleanse the skin. High in antioxidants that fight the free radicals that cause aging.
Sandalwood Water - Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory with grounding aromatherapy benefits.
Seabuckthorn - Richest natural source of carotenoids, beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), vitamin E, vitamin K1, and beta-sitosterol.
Shea Butter – Powerful healing properties for sunburned, cracked and peeling skin, soothes conditions such as contact dermatitis and psoriasis, may help fade acne and other scars.
IDR, MC, PERU, PETIT, RC, AEON, HCM, LB, RJB
Sunflower Oil - Emollient high in essential fatty acids, regenerating, moisturising, high in vitamins A and E.
BOIL, PERU, PETIT, HCM, LB, RJB, FC
Sweet Orange - Protective oil known to help reduce dark spots and blemished via Vitamin C, fight off free radicals to prevent premature aging, boost circulation, promote collagen synthesis, shrink pores and firm skin. Non drying astringent with an uplifting aroma.
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Tasmanian Kelp – Rich in iodine, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Easily penetrates skin to instantly moisturise and soften to allow skin to retain natural moisture.
Turmeric - Excellent for acne because it is a natural antiseptic and helps to keep bacteria from spreading. Reduces dark circles, protects against sun damage & ageing whilst soothing dry skin. Has potent anti-inflammatory properties.
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Vanilla – Mood uplifting aphrodisiac and a calming emmenagogue. Known to reduce stress and promote sleep.
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) - Known to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion, whilst balancing your natural sebum levels for a shine-free complexion. It improves the skin's barrier function, preventing the skin from losing water and protecting it from pollutants and irritants, making it particularly gentle on skin. It improves skin texture and smoothness, whilst calming any breakouts and reducing excess oils.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) - Powerful antioxidant promotes collagen production to keep skin looking young and supple.
ABC, BOIL, PETIT, RC, AEON, LB
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Wheatgrass - Good source of Vitamin A reportedly having twice the amount as carrots! It also contains a range of B vitamins useful for maintaining skin barrier function and hydration. Wheatgrass is often ingested for its detoxification benefits but on the skin it is best used as a vitamin and mineral complex. Extracts of Wheatgrass typically contain the following Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B family, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Essential Amino Acids
White Tea Extract - Protective tonic for ageing skin, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Moisturising, softening, nourishing and re-mineralising, protects from drying effects of the sun.
Willow Bark - Contains salicin and anti-inflammatory properties, which have been traditionally used as far back as 500 BC when ancient Chinese healers used the extract for its healing properties.
Witch Hazel - An alcoholic extract from the leaves and flowers of the hamamelis tree. One of nature's best astringents, there is probably no better tonic or toner for skin care preparations. Can be used as toner or in pace of a cleanser. It is particularly beneficial for oil and problem skin through its more gentle properties
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Yogurtene® Balance - Gently reduces pathogenic bacteria in favour of friendly, natural microorganisms already present in epidermis. Combines the skin benefits of yoghurt (non-hydrolysed proteins, lactose, vitamins and minerals) with the prebiotic activity of Ilulin, a vegetable fructose polysaccharide derived from chicory great for sensitive and ageing skin.