Our wonderful new plant based facial elixir is created with stinging nettle and rosemary slow-infused in olive oil, with added grapeseed oil, clary sage, cedarwood & rosemary pure essential oils. This elixir's amazing skin benefits!: - Olive oil can have many benefits for your skin, including: Moisturising: Olive oil can help your skin retain water and stay hydrated, making it look and feel supple. Antioxidant protection: Olive oil contains vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols, which can help protect your skin from oxidative stress and premature aging. Reduces inflammation: Olive oil can soothe and calm irritated skin, and help reduce redness. Heals wounds: A few drops of extra virgin olive oil can help wounds heal quickly. - Dried nettle has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Anti-inflammatory: Nettle can soothe inflamed skin and reduce redness, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes. Antibacterial: Nettle can fight infections, such as pimples, and prevent them from recurring. Antioxidant: Nettle can help with skin aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. Astringent: Nettle can help with oily skin, and is milder than alcohol, vinegar, or citrus. Purifying: Nettle extract can purify the skin. Soothing: Nettle extract can soothe the skin. Reduces blemishes: Nettle extract can reduce blemishes. - Rosemary has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Anti-inflammatory: Can help reduce redness and inflammation from skin conditions like eczema or rosacea. Antibacterial: Can help prevent bacteria from getting into pores and causing acne. Astringent: Can help clean pores, regulate sebum production, and improve the appearance of enlarged pores. Hydrating: Can help balance the skin's natural oils and protect skin cells from damage. - Grapeseed oil benefits skin by providing antioxidants, reducing inflammation, and moisturising, which can help fight acne, reduce signs of aging, and even out skin tone. It is lightweight, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), and rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid, which support skin barrier function and elasticity. Antioxidant and anti-aging: Fights free radicals: Contains powerful antioxidants like Vitamin E and proanthocyanidins that protect the skin from environmental damage like pollution and UV rays. Reduces signs of aging: Antioxidants help preserve collagen and elastin, which can minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Boosts Vitamin C and E: Grapeseed oil can make the existing Vitamin C and E in your skin more efficient at fighting damage. Anti-inflammatory and acne-fighting: Reduces inflammation: Its anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe and reduce redness from conditions like eczema and acne. Combats acne: It has antimicrobial properties that help fight acne-causing bacteria and can help clear blemishes over time. Strengthens skin barrier: The linoleic acid in grapeseed oil helps strengthen the skin's natural barrier, which is important for reducing inflammation. Moisturising and skin tone: Hydrates and firms: It moisturises the skin, helping it retain moisture, which can make it look plumper and firmer. Evens skin tone: It can help fade dark spots and scarring, leading to a more even skin tone. Other benefits: Lightweight: Grapeseed oil is a light oil that absorbs quickly and is non-comedogenic, making it suitable for many skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin. Promotes wound healing: Studies suggest it may help promote wound healing and reduce scarring. Aromatherapy essential oils with skin benefits!: - Sage essential oil has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Skin tone and complexion: Sage essential oil can improve skin complexion and clarity by reducing the appearance of blemishes and dark spots. Skin elasticity and firmness: Sage essential oil can improve skin elasticity and firmness, making it a good choice for mature or sagging skin. Skin glow: Sage essential oil can give the skin a healthy glow by increasing blood circulation and oxygenation. Skin irritation: Sage essential oil can soothe dryness and irritation with its moisturising and conditioning properties. Skin abrasions: Sage essential oil can provide relief to minor skin abrasions. Skin conditions: Sage essential oil can help treat skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and athlete's foot due to its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Skin redness: Sage essential oil can help reduce redness of the skin. Cellulite: Sage essential oil is a popular oil for use in cellulite treatments. - Cedarwood essential oil has many benefits for the skin, including: Treating acne: Cedarwood oil's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties can help treat acne by reducing the appearance of pimples and preventing new breakouts. Soothing eczema: Cedarwood oil can help relieve the itchiness and inflammation associated with eczema. Reducing the appearance of scars: Cedarwood oil can help reduce the appearance of scars and other blemishes by promoting cell regeneration. Calming irritated skin: Cedarwood oil's anti-inflammatory properties can help calm irritated skin and reduce redness. Maintaining skin health: Cedarwood oil can help maintain the skin's natural barrier, keeping it hydrated and protected from environmental stressors. Sanitising cuts and wounds: Cedarwood oil is a very effective antiseptic and can be used to sanitise small cuts and wounds. Removing oil: Cedarwood oil is a powerful astringent and is often used in natural beauty cleansers because it is excellent at removing oil. - Rosemary essential oil has many potential benefits for skin, including: Anti-acne: Rosemary oil's antibacterial properties can help prevent acne by damaging the cell walls of the bacteria that causes acne. Tightens skin tone: Rosemary oil can shrink pores, which can tighten the appearance of your skin. Reduces inflammation: Rosemary's anti-inflammatory properties may help minimise redness caused by skin conditions like rosacea or eczema. Boosts hydration: Rosemary oil can help boost hydration. Improves skin texture: Rosemary oil can help improve skin texture. Increases circulation: Rosemary oil may help increase circulation, which can help with cold fingers and toes. Skin elasticity: Contains rosmarinic acid, which helps boost collagen and improve skin elasticity and firmness. Anti-aging: Contains carnosic acid, which may help protect the skin from UV ray damage and the visible signs of premature aging. Tightening skin tone: Can shrink pores and tighten the appearance of your complexion. Increasing circulation: May help dilate blood vessels, which can increase blood circulation and help with poor circulation. Directions for Use: Apply a couple of drops to face and neck area twice daily before your moisturiser. 98% Certified Organic Ingredients: *Olea Europaea (Olive Oil), *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil. Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil *Certified Organic Allergen Warning: Contains Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool (naturally present in essential oils). Photosensitivity Warning: Avoid direct sun exposure whilst using this face elixir, due to the essential oils which can cause photosensitivity on the skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. For external use only. Disclaimer: Medical conditions:- If you have any health concerns, allergies, or existing medical conditions, you should consult a medical professional before using a new skincare product. Testing:- Before using a new skincare product, you should test it on a small area of skin to check for allergic reactions or sensitivity. You can apply a small amount to the inside of your wrist and observe for up to 9 hours. If you experience irritation, stop using the product and seek medical advice if necessary. Individual results:- Results may vary depending on your skin type, age, sensitivity, skincare history, and how you apply/use the product. Natural ingredients:- Even products with natural or organic ingredients can cause skin reactions in some people, especially if they contain essential oils. Please find our list of allergens associated with each soap's essential oils in the listing section under "allergen warning." Patch tests:- Some products, even soaps, recommend performing a patch test before using them all over your body. Liability:- The Dark Island Soap Co. LTD may not be responsible for any adverse consequences that result from using our products. Net weight (approx) 20ml UK Cosmetic Product Code: Batch number provided on labelling. No palm oil, SLS, animal fats, fragrance oils, or synthetic mica powders are used in our products, and our ingredients are at least 90% certified organic.
