our ingredients
Blending With The Purest Ingredients
We believe in holding ourselves to very high standards in terms of choosing ingredients and formulations that support our health. Not one synthetic chemical is used in the Sodashi manufacturing process and none of our natural skincare products are ever tested on animals.
We are completely transparent; we stand by each and every one of our ingredients and the processes that go into hand crafting our products, from our face cleansers, serums, and moisturisers, to our body care products and more. Every single ingredient is listed on the label.
Featured Ingredients
Ingredient Glossary
The ingredients lists are regularly updated. Please refer to Sodashi’s website for the latest up to date information on the ingredients listing of our products.
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Agarwood Oil
Botanical Name: Aquilaria Agallocha
Benefits: Oud (Agarwood) essential oil has a profound ability to release stored emotions. It deeply calms and soothes the nervous system, making it the perfect tonic for tiredness and stress. For centuries monks have used its wonderfully deep and luscious aroma to boost devotion in meditation; it brings stillness, focus and clarity to the mind, and invokes a sense of strength and peace. Buddha himself referred to the burning oil as the scent of Nirvana.
Found in:
- Arabian Oud Collection
- Arabian Oud Body Cream
- Arabian Oud Ritual
- Arabian Oud Face & Body Mist
- Arabian Oud Body Oil
Angelica Root
Botanical Name: Angelica Archangelica
Benefits: Angelica helps to relieve nervous exhaustion and stress and revitalises a tired mind.
Found in:
- Chakra One: Be Resilient
- Jet Lag Recovery Gel
- Jet Lag Recovery Mist
Apricot Kernel Oil
Botanical Name: Prunus Armeniaca
Benefits: Apricot Kernel Oil contains vitamins A and E and rich essential fatty acids which soften irritated, devitalised, delicate, prematurely aged and mature skins. Very rich and nourishing
Found in:
- Elite Discovery Set
- Toxicleanse Body Oil
- Enlivening Body Lotion
Arnica Oil
Botanical Name: Arnica Montana
Benefits: One of the best remedies for skin and body inflammation, helping to reduce puffiness and swelling. Containing anti-coagulant properties which are useful for minimising or reducing bruising. Arnica grows wild in alpine meadows and has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s.
Found in:
- All About Eyes Ritual
- Fitness Recovery Body Oil
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Elixir
- Eye Lifting Gel
Atlas Cedarwood
Botanical Name: Cedrus Atlantica
Benefits: This oil has excellent astringent and antiseptic properties, making it valuable in oily/combination skin conditions.
Found in:
- Contouring Body Gel
- Balancing Face Mist
Avocado Butter
Botanical Name: Persea Gratissima
Benefits: This butter is extremely nourishing and moisturising, and rich in Vitamins A, B, G and E, and skin softening properties, making it very nutritious for the skin.
Found in: Samadara Ultimate Age Defying Elixir
Avocado Oil
Botanical Name: Persea Gratissima
Benefits: This vibrant green coloured oil is rich in chlorophyll , and many nutrients inlcuding Vitamin A & D. Helps restore moisture and nourishment to dry, mature, climate damaged and undernourished aging skin.
Found in
- Age-defying Night Treatment Ritual
- Elite Discovery Set
- Baby Mama Ritual
- Body Brilliance Cream
- Rejuvenating Face and Neck Moisturiser
- Sleek Moisturiser
- Rejuvenating Serum
Bentonite Clay
Botanical Name: Bentonite Clay
Benefits: Bentonite is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins and impurities. It is one of the most effective and powerful clays for skin healing.
Benzoin
Botanical Name: Styrax Benzoin
Benefits: Benzoin is calming and grounding and helps to heal chapped, irritated and inflamed skins. It is also warming, relaxing and comforting to the mind.
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Benzyl Alcohol
Botanical Name: Styrax Benzoin
Benefits: A preservative used to maintain the shelf life of Sodashi products.
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Bergamot
Botanical Name: Citrus Bergamia
Benefits: Its calming and uplifting properties help to relieve anxiety and tension. It has an antiseptic action making it useful for the treatment of acne, psoriasis and eczema.
Found in:
- Skin Karma Aftershave and Face Mist
Bilberry Leaf Extract
Botanical Name: Vaccinium Myrtillus
Benefits: Bilberry contains potent antioxidants which strengthen blood vessels and capillary walls, improve red blood cells and stabilise collagen tissues. It contains excellent antioxidant properties, making it valuable in the treatment of capillary fragility and varicose veins.
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Black Pepper
Botanical Name: Piper Nigrum
Benefits: Black Pepper has a warming effect which helps relieve muscular aches and pains, stiffness and fatigue.
Found in:
- Fitness Recovery Body Oil
Broad Leaf Peppermint Oil
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Dives
Benefits: The aroma is refreshing and uplifting. It’s antibacterial and antiseptic properties help to cleanse and refresh the skin and body.
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Burdock
Botanical Name: Arctium Lappa
Benefits: One of the best blood purifiers, it is excellent for all skin problems and inflammatory skin conditions.
Calendula Oil
Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis
Benefits: This vibrant gold coloured oil, Calendula’s calming properties help to soothe irritated skin and assist the skin to heal and repair.
Found in:
- Eye Lifting Gel
- Gentle Repair White Clay Mask
- Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser
Camellia Oil
Botanical Name: Camellia Sinensis
Benefits: This brilliant moisturising oil is extracted from the White Tea plant which means it is also rich in antioxidants. It has the ability to penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin and contains nutrients that help to nourish and revitalise dry skin and help to firm an tone the skin, also making it feel.
Found in:
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Elixir
- Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser
Cardamom
Botanical Name: Elettaria Cardamomum
Benefits: Increases blood and lymph circulation, and stimulates the blood flow. Cardamom has a warming effect to help relax and relieve muscles. Warms the senses and reduces fatigue.
Found in:
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Elixir
- Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser
Carrot Oil
Botanical Name: Daucus Carota Sativa
Benefits: A vibrant orange oil extremely rich in beta carotene, vitamins B, C, D and E. It is excellent to rejuvenate dry and aging skins.
Found in:
- Nourishing Repair Treatment
Carrot Seed
Botanical Name: Daucus Carota
Benefits: Revitalises and rejuvenates the skin and is excellent to reduce hyper-pigmentation and increase skin tone and the skin’s elasticity. Superb for dry, mature or sensitive, aging, and sun damaged skins.
Found in:
- Plant Essence Replenish Mask
Centella Oil
Botanical Name: Centella Asiatica
Benefits: Increases the production of collagen and strengthens the circulation. Highly regenerative for the repair of skin.
Found in:
- Age-defying Night Treatment Ritual
- All About Eyes Ritual
- Nourishing Repair Treatment
- Eye & Lip Smoother
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Eye Crème
- Calming Serum
- Rejuvenating Serum
Cetearyl Alcohol
Botanical Name: Centella Asiatica
Benefits:
Used as an emulsifier in our products.
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Chamomile Roman Floral Water
Botanical Name: Chamaemelum Nobile
Benefits: The calming fragrance of Chamomile soothes, relaxes and calms the skin and helps to reduce redness and inflammation.
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Cinnamon Leaf
Botanical Name: Chamaemelum Nobile
Benefits: The warming properties of Cinnamon enhance digestion and help to uplift and energise the mind, mood and emotions.
Found in:
- Chakra Balance 3 : Power
Cistus
Botanical Name: Cistus Ladaniferus
Benefits: One of the most powerful non sensitising essential oils to tighten the skin and firm the skin. Helps to heal eczema and is a wonder healer for chronic skin conditions.
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Cistus Hydrosol
Botanical Name: Cistus Ladaniferus
Benefits: Distilled from the leaves of the Citrus Lananiferus plant, this highly fragrant hydrosol firms and tones the skin.
Found in:
- Eye & Lip Smoother
- Eye Lifting Gel
Citric Acid
Botanical Name: Citric Acid
Benefits: Used as a pH buffer in our products.
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Clary Sage French
Botanical Name: Salvia Sclarea
Benefits: A regenerative and revitalising essential oil that also helps to reduce any excessive production of sebum (oil), which makes it valuable for all skin conditions.
Found in:
- Chakra Balance 2 : Sexuality
- Body Balance Salt Therapy Exfoliant
- Plant Essence Replenish Mask
Clove Bud Madagascar
Botanical Name: Salvia Sclarea
Benefits: Clove has a positive and stimulating effect on the mind, mood and emotions and lifts depression.
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Coco Glucoside
Botanical Name: Coco Glucoside
Benefits: A mild surfactant derived from coconut and glucose.
Cocoa Butter
Botanical Name: Theobromo Cacao
Benefits: Has a rich, smooth texture. Deeply moisturising, smoothes and softens the skin. Contains natural anti-oxidants.
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Coconut Oil
Botanical Name: Cocus Nucifera
Benefits: Coconut oil is easily absorbed through the skin, giving it a soft, smooth texture. It is ideal for all skin conditions and contains excellent skin moisturising properties and helps to retain moisture in the skin.
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Crystal- Ion 147
Botanical Name: Crystal- Ion 147 Mineral Clay Blend
Benefits: Crystal- Ion 147 has the ability to absorb, store and neutralise toxins. Its very beneficial for calming, soothing and softening skin. Suitable for all skin types when blended with clays.
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Cypress
Botanical Name: Cupressus Sempervirens
Benefits: A general detoxifying and anti-bacterial oil, it is good for oily and congested skins. Cypress strengthens the nervous system and restores a sense of calm.
Found in:
- Chakra Balance 1 : Survival
- Skin Karma Aftershave and Face Mist
- Clean Skin Cleanser and Shaving Emulsion
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Damask Rose
Botanical Name: Rosa Damascena
Benefits: This fine oil has one of the most divine scents in all our collection. Cooling to the skin and has excellent hydrating properties, useful for the treatment of broken capillaries. Its anti-ageing, rejuvenating properties are well documented, as it’s good for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Rosewater stimulates the skin, heightening the blood flow. When used as a facial spray or in a compress it helps to tighten pores. It is a great skin oil for all skin types, especially for dry, sensitive or ageing skin. Rose can be elevating and uplifting to the mind and spirit.
Found in:
- Stress-Relieving Ritual
- Arabian Oud Collection
- Balancing Discovery Set
- Calming Discovery Set
- Rejuvenating Discovery Set
- Arabian Oud Body Cream
- Arabian Oud Ritual
- Arabian Oud Face & Body Mist
- Chakra Balance 4 : Love
- Jasmine and Rose Body Lotion
- Eye Mask
- Eye Lifting Gel
- Gentle Repair White Clay Mask
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Eye Crème
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème
- Rejuvenating Skin Boost
Damask Rose Floral Water
Botanical Name: Rosa Damascena
Benefits: Rose Water (Rose Hydrosol) helps in the hydration of the skin along with broken capillaries, eczema, sensitive skin skins. It has cooling, soothing, relaxing and toning properties. This ingredient is derived naturally and is, therefore, stronger in concentration. We love its heavenly scent!
Found in:
- Rejuvenating Face Mist
- Calming Rose Face Mist
Dehydroacetic Acid
Botanical Name: Dehydroacetic Acid
Benefits: A preservative used to maintain the shelf life of Sodashi products.
Found in:
- Rejuvenating Face Mist
- Calming Rose Face Mist
Elecampene (Inule Sweet)
Botanical Name: Inula Graveolens
Benefits: Reputed as an ancient medicine, used in our Chakra oil formulations to help bring balance to the emotions and the respiratory system.
Found in:
- Chakra Balance 4 : Love
Elemi (Wild)
Botanical Name: Canarium Luzonicum
Benefits: This oil has light, fresh, aroma that lifts the spirit and encourages a calming, compassionate and peaceful wellbeing.
Found in:
- Chakra Balance 4 : Love
Ethanol, Pure Cane Spirit
Botanical Name: Ethanol, Pure Cane Spirit
Benefits: Derived from sugar cane, alcohol is used to disperse essential oils in to our liquid preparations.
Eucalyptus Radiata
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Radiata
Benefits: A known decongestant with purifying properties and soothing aroma-therapeutic benefits. It can ease headaches or simply unwind and reduce stress. Has a cooling, refreshing, and stimulating effect on the skin and scalp.
Found in:
- Chakra Balance 5 : Communication
Eucalyptus Smithil (Wild)
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Smithii
Benefits: The mildest of Eucalyptus oils, it improves oxygen intake and stimulates circulation, making it one of the best oils for painful joints and muscles.
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Everlasting
Botanical Name: Helichyrsum angustifolium
Benefits: Everlasting has excellent properties to revitalise the skin cells and speed the growth of healthy new skin cells, which is why we use this precious oil in our Samadara Age Defying Face Crème. It is also extremely beneficial to soothe inflammation and skin condition.
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Fir White
Botanical Name: Pinus Balsamea
Benefits: The Fir Essential Oil is extracted from the needles and possesses a wonderful warming and grounding effect. It also assists to balance the respiratory system.
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Fragonia
Botanical Name: Agonis Fragrans
Benefits: We use this delightful Australian essential oil in our Crystalus Body Oil to deeply relax the muscles and remove tension and stored emotions. This oil also has a powerful effect on the mind and helps to balance emotions and release blockages to bring a deep feeling of peace and harmony.
Found in:
- Crystalus Body Oil
Fucus Extract (Bladderwrack)
Botanical Name: Fucus Vesiculosus
Benefits: This marine plant is a form of kelp. The high iodine content of the herb stimulates thyroid function which boosts metabolism. It is used to help treat obesity, rheumatism and to fight cellulite. It is also an excellent component for moisturising formulations.
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Galbanum
Botanical Name: Ferula Galbaniflua
Benefits: Useful for acne, inflammation, scar tissue. Tones the skin.
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Geranium
Botanical Name: Pelargonium Graveolens
Benefits: Geranium balances the skin, the mind, the mood and the emotions. It invigorates the complexion, improves elasticity and has a tremendous balancing effect on every skin type to balance both dry and oily complexions. On an aroma-therapeutic level, it promotes stability, balance and open communication between body, mind and spirit.
Found in:
- Cell Renewal Drops
Ginger
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinalis
Benefits: Ginger stimulates and warms the digestive system, making it excellent to alleviate altitude sickness and digestive disorders. Its warming properties also make it beneficial for stimulating circulation as well as relieving pain associated with muscular fatigue.
Found in:
- Jet Lag Recovery Kit
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Botanical Name: Ginkgo Biloba
Benefits: The healing properties of the Ginko Biloba are significant and vast. It stimulates circulation and enhances an increase in blood flow, aiding the skin’s uptake of nutrients. High in antioxidants it combats free radicals and repairs molecular damage.
Found in:
- Plant Essence Replenish Mask
Gotu-Kola
Botanical Name: Centella Asiatica (Centella Oil)
Benefits: One of the most rejuvenating plants available, it can increase the growth of new blood vessels in the skin and strengthen the walls of existing vessels. Helps to increase energy levels and lift the spirits.
Found in:
- Plant Essence Replenish Mask
- Eye Mask
Grape Fruit Seed Extract
Botanical Name: Citrus Grandis
Benefits: A naturally sourced preservative with proven anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.
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Grapefruit
Botanical Name: Citrus Paradisi
Benefits: A very uplifting essential oil that cleanses and tones the skin. It is ideal for oily and skin. Stimulates circulation in deeper layers, toning and tightening the skin.
Found in:
- Calming Discovery Set
- Jet Lag Recovery Kit
Green Argiletz Clay
Botanical Name: #1318/93/0 Kaolin
Benefits: French Argiletz Active Clays are pure products, rich in minerals, that work in synergy to cleanse, tone and revitalise your skin and body. Strong exfoliating and purifying effects aids in drawing out toxins. Green Clay is the strongest of all clays and is best for detoxification and acne prone and oily skin. The minerals in the clay help to rebalance oil flow, strengthen skin and act as an aid for repairing scars. Ideal for body wraps after pregnancy where cellulite and stretch marks are of concern.
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Green Tea
Botanical Name: Camellia Synensis
Benefits: Used to enhance exfoliation and rich in antioxidants and minerals to help revitalise the skin. Acts as an effective skin protectant. It protects against direct damage to the cell and moderates inflammation. As a tea it may also assist in treating flatulence, regulating body temperature and blood sugar, promoting digestion, and improving mental processes.
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Hazelnut Oil
Botanical Name: Corylus Avellana
Benefits: Contains a range of vitamins and minerals which assist to enhance complexion and reduce the signs of aging. Has a slightly astringent action. Its lipolytic effect helps break down excess fat and oil, making it useful for combination skin.
Found in:
- Baby Mama Ritual
- Enlivening Body Lotion
- Vitamin Rich Body Oil
Himalayan Crystal Salts
Botanical Name: -
Benefits: Rich in vitamins and minerals to balance the body’s pH and has a strong anti-stress element for the body, helps to maintain muscle tone and strength and helps prevent varicose veins and spider veins.
Found in:
- Body Balance Salt Therapy Exfoliant
Ho Leaf
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Camphora
Benefits: Has a fresh, floral scent, which helps relieve fatigue, soothes the mind and balances the emotions. An overall good skin conditioner with antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Useful for treating aching muscles.
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Honey Myrtle
Botanical Name: Myrtus Communis
Benefits: This bright fresh essential oil is good for oily skin and enlarged pores due to its astringent properties. Has a clarifying, revitalising and cleansing effect.
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Horse Chestnut
Botanical Name: Aesculus Hippocastanum
Benefits: Rich in age-fighting antioxidants, it strongly reinforces the elasticity of veins, capillaries and helps to achieve a radiant and even complexion.
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Horsetail
Botanical Name: Equisetum Arvense
Benefits: Has a high content of mineral silica, necessary for the formation of collagen and healthy skin. This herb has the ability to strengthen connective tissues and fade the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Found in:
- Plant Essence Replenish Mask
Immortelle
Botanical Name: Helichrysum Italicum
Benefits: A flowering plant of the daisy family Asteraceae. It has excellent skin-rejuvenating properties and a soothing effect on sensitive and inflamed skin. It’s one of the strongest anti-inflammatories known to aromatherapists. Healing bruises almost overnight and working as an amazing scar healer.
Found in:
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Eye Crème
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème
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Jasmine Absolute
Botanical Name: Jasminum Officinale
Benefits: Contains sweet, exotic and rich aroma-therapeutic properties and has been long used for its divine scent. Deeply relaxes, lifts depression and boosts confidence. Jasmine has soothing, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. It tones, dry, greasy, irritated and sensitive skin, while stimulating skin elasticity.
Found in:
- Jasmine and Rose Body Lotion
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Elixir
Jasmine Floral Water
Botanical Name: Jasminum Grandiflorum
Benefits: Regarded as the king of the flowers, contains sweet, exotic and rich aroma-therapeutic properties and has been long used for its divine scent. Deeply relaxes, lifts depression, hopelessness and boosts confidence. Jasmine has soothing, anti-inflammatory and healing properties to tone and improve skin elasticity. Beautiful moisturising to all skin types.
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Jojoba Beads
Botanical Name: Simmondsia Chinensis
Benefits: Natural jojoba beads are a gentle exfoliant for skin. These beads are made from the wax of the Jojoba oil. Jojoba beads are natural, biodegradable, eco-friendly and do not have a negative effect on the environment.
Found in:
- Jojoba Bead Body Polish
Jojoba Oil
Botanical Name: Simmondsia Chinensis
Benefits: Jojoba is a pure luxurious liquid wax ester, released from the beans of the Jojoba shrub when they are cold pressed. Rich in vitamin E and minerals it has superb skin softening properties as it is rapidly absorbed deep into the skin. Excellent for all skin types. It also has antibacterial properties and antifungal properties, making it helpful for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. Also contains Myristic Acid, which has anti-inflammatory benefits.
Found in:
- Elite Discovery Set
- Balancing Discovery Set
- Perfect Skin Ritual
- Sensitive Skin Ritual
- Anti-Acne Ritual
- Vitamin Rich Body Oil
- Clay Cleanser with Lavender
Juniperberry
Botanical Name: Juniperus Communis
Benefits: Juniper’s astringency makes it good to use on oily skin conditions. Antiseptic qualities making it good for any skin condition slow to heal. Purifying and detoxifying to both mind and body.
Found in:
- Toxicleanse Body Oil
Kelp Extract
Botanical Name: Laminaria Digitata
Benefits: A mineral extract with wonderful remineralisation properties. It is a valuable anti-oxidant, a rich source of iodine and aids in detoxification and weight loss. Has a simulating effect to help balance the metabolism.
Found in:
- Contouring Body Gel
Lauryl Glucoside
Botanical Name: Lauryl Glucoside
Benefits: A mild, natural, biodegradable surfactant derived from coconut oil and glucose.
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Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula Angustifolia
Benefits: Our organic French Lavender is extremely valuable for most skin conditions as it promotes new cell growth, healing and balances sebum. The aroma is sweet and fresh which is calming and relaxing to the mind and body.
Found in:
- Age-defying Night Treatment Ritual
- Stress-Relieving Ritual
- Rejuvenating Discovery Set
- Age-Control Ritual
- Cell Renewal Drops
- Chakra Balance 6 : Intuition
- Chakra Balance 3 : Power
- Geranium and Lavender Hand Cream
- Sleek Moisturiser
- Clay Cleanser with Lavender
- Calming Skin Boost
- Rejuvenating Skin Boost
Lavender Spike Oil
Botanical Name: Lavandula Spica
Benefits: Spike Lavender is highly antiseptic and is excellent for healing the skin, including acne and blemishes.
Found in:
- Anti-Acne Ritual
- Crystalus Body Oil
- Blemish Treatment
- Balancing Face and Neck Moisturiser
Lemon
Botanical Name: Citrus Limon
Benefits: The citric acid in lemon works on the epidermis to dissolve dead skin cells to retexturise, clear pores and brighten skin. It enlivens pale and dull complexions by exfoliation and tones and tightens all skin types.
Hair Benefits: Dissolves and removes chemical build-up for health, congested scalp
Found in:
- Deep Conditioning Hair and Scalp Mud
Lemon Myrtle
Botanical Name: Backhousia Citriodora
Benefits: Has a pleasant, fresh citrus aroma that uplifts the spirits. This oil has excellent anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
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Lemongrass
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Flexuosus
Benefits: A powerful lemony fragrance and has numerous healing qualities. Has a firming and toning action on the skin, stimulates and enlivens the mind and body. Traditionally used for jetlag and tiredness as it simulates glands and circulation.
Found in:
- Jet Lag Recovery Kit
- Contouring Body Gel
- Enlivening Body Lotion
Lime
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Flexuosus
Benefits: A powerful lemony fragrance and has numerous healing qualities. Has a firming and toning action on the skin, stimulates and enlivens the mind and body. Traditionally used for jetlag and tiredness as it simulates glands and circulation.
Found in:
- Jet Lag Recovery Kit
- Contouring Body Gel
- Enlivening Body Lotion
Macadamia Oil
Botanical Name: Macadamia Integrifolia
Benefits: This oil acts as a natural anti-inflamatory, due to its oleic acid (Omega-9 fatty acid) content. It is used as an excellent scar healer and preventer. Very useful to moisturise and nourish dry and mature skins.
Hair Benefits: Penetrates each strand to nourish and replenish moisture and improve hair texture and shine
Found in:
- Stress-Relieving Ritual
- Baby Mama Ritual
- Arabian Oud Ritual
- Rejuvenating Face and Neck Moisturiser
- Arabian Oud Body Oil
- Vitamin Rich Body Oil
- Sleek Moisturiser
- Enzyme Face Polish
- Clay Cleanser with Sandalwood
- Deep Conditioning Hair and Scalp Mud
Madagascan Vanilla
Botanical Name: Madagascan Vanilla
Benefits: Loaded with Antioxidants, highly sought after Madagascan Vanilla is packed with antioxidants to prevent and reverse skin damage caused by free radicals. Along with offering a beautiful, delicate aroma, Madagascan Vanilla helps to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and to correct age spots. Rich in B-Vitamins niacin, thiamine and B6; all of which play an important role in maintaining healthy, hydrated skin.
Found in:
- Baby Mama Ritual
Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Oxide
Benefits: This blend of earth minerals creates the gel used in Sodashi products to help firm and tone the skin.
Mandarin
Botanical Name: Citrus Nobilus
Benefits: Beneficial for the fine lines and wrinkles of mature and dull skin. Keeps the skin rejuvenated, looking yound and vibrant. Ideal for treatment and prevention of stretch marks and scar tissue. It’s antiseptic properties make this oil perfect to use on oily, acne, blemished or congested skin. The aroma helps create balance, harmony and peace as it dispels
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Mango Butter
Botanical Name: Mangifera Indica
Benefits: Obtained from the mango seed, mango butter is deeply hydrating and nourishing for skin.
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Mineral Argiletz White Clay
Botanical Name: #1332/58/7 Kaolin
Benefits: French Argiletz Active Clays are pure products, rich in minerals, that work in synergy to cleanse, tone and revitalise your skin and body. A mild clay with gentle cleansing and refining properties. Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive and delicate skins.
Found in:
- Gentle Repair White Clay Mask
- Clean Skin Cleanser and Shaving Emulsion
- Clay Cleanser with Lavender
- Clay Cleanser with Sandalwood
- Clay Cleanser with Lime
Myrrh (Wild)
Botanical Name: Commiphora Myrrha
Benefits: Useful for oily skins, it has disinfectant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-itching and astringent properties. Fights wrinkles and preserves a youthful complexion by fading away scars and spots. Instills a deep sense of calm and tranquility on the mind.
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Myrtle
Botanical Name: Myrtus Communis
Benefits: Myrtle balances skin tone and is a mild astringent, which are excellent for congested skins. It is excellent for mature and ageing skin due to its cell regenerating properties.
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Myrtle Floral Water
Botanical Name: Myrtus Communis
Benefits: This ‘Green’ Myrtle extract is a natural astringent with a balancing and harmonising action to the skin. It is excellent to reduce puffiness, but to also assist to firm and tone.
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Natural Vitamin E
Botanical Name: Tocopherol
Benefits: Our pure Vitamin E is non-GMO and we use this ingredient to to maintain the quality and stability of our pure plant oils in our products.
Found in:
- Calming Rose Face Mist
Neroli
Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantium
Benefits: A delicate flower produces this delicate fragrance, known for it’s powerful effect as the ‘rescue remedy’ of essential oils to assist with shock and grief. Importantly for skincare it improves the skin’s elasticity, and is extremely beneficial for spider veins and broken capillaries
Found in:
- Chakra Balance 7 : Cognition
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Elixir
- Calming Skin Boost
- Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser
Niaouli
Botanical Name: Australian Melaleuca Quinquenervia
Benefits: Similar to tea tree though milder, this native Australian oil has a strong, slightly sweet, fresh aroma. It’s antiseptic and anti-bacterial action makes it excellent to help treat congested pores, acne and blemishes.
Found in:
- Blemish Treatment
Olibanum (Frankincense)
Botanical Name: Boswellia Carterii
Benefits: We highly value the skin rejuvenating and toning properties of Frankincense. It is excellent for aging and mature skin. It’s woody and spicy smell also soothes and calms the mind and mood.
Found in:
- Arabian Oud Collection
- Arabian Oud Body Cream
- Arabian Oud Ritual
- Arabian Oud Face & Body Mist
- Arabian Oud Body Oil
- Chakra Balance 7 : Cognition
- Serenity Body Oil
- Rejuvenating Skin Boost
- Rejuvenating Serum
Olive Leaf Extract
Botanical Name: Olea Europaea
Benefits: Highly antibacterial and antiseptic, we use this to assist with the preservation of our products.
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Orange Sweet
Botanical Name: Citrus Sinensis
Benefits: When used in a cream or lotion it also assists the lymphatic system, helping to detoxify a congested skin. Useful for dry, aging skin as it has a tendency to plump up cells and giving a soft, full and velvety appearance. Supports collagen formation in the skin, which is required for a healthy, younger looking skin.
Found in:
- Perfect Skin Ritual
- Body Balance Salt Therapy Exfoliant
- Sleek Moisturiser
- Enzyme Face Polish
Palmarosa Oil
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon Martinii
Benefits: Palmarosa has a soft, lemony-fresh green scent with hints of geranium and rose. An amazing oil as it stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and also balances sebum production, making it excellent for dry and oily skins. It is also excellent to help reduce inflammation and blemishes.
Found in:
- Brightening Face Drops
- Rejuvenating Serum
Patchouli
Botanical Name: Pogostemon Cablin
Benefits: Has a rich, earthy and grounding fragrance, known to assist in smoothing wrinkles and balancing emotions. It has an anti-bacterial and skin-regenerating properties which are important for treatment of eczema, acne, scar tissue, stretch marks, cuts, cold sores and burns. Also regulates combination and oily skin conditions and helps rejuvenate chapped, cracked, mature or sensitive skin types.
Found in:
- Elite Discovery Set
- Body Brilliance Cream
- Chakra Balance 2 : Sexuality
- Jojoba Bead Body Polish
- Clean Skin Cleanser and Shaving Emulsion
- Calming Skin Boost
Peppermint
Botanical Name: Mentha Piperita
Benefits: Peppermint has a very cooling effect on skin and also will help to relieve itching and irritation. Clears fuzzy minds and headaches caused by tension or stress.
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Petitgrain Biograde
Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantium
Benefits: A delightful sweet, citrus smell that uplifts the body and mind. Tones and tightens skin and reduces skin inflammation as well as helps to clear up pimples and skin blemishes.
Found in:
- Brightening Face Drops
- Serenity Body Oil
Pine
Botanical Name: Pinus Sylvestris
Benefits: This is the classic Pine needle oil with a delicate, evergreen aroma. Strengthens the respiratory system and encourages good circulation. Used to relieve sore joints and muscles and restore energy and balance.
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Pink Argiletz Clay
Botanical Name: #1332/58/7 Kaolin
Benefits: French Argiletz Active Clays are pure products, rich in minerals, that work in synergy to cleanse, tone and revitalise your skin and body. Pink Argiletz clay is excellent to improve the softness of the skin but extremely beneficial to tone and firm the skin and to repair and reduce scar tissue, including stretch marks.
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Pomegranate Enzyme
Botanical Name: -
Benefits: Deeply hydrating but importantly it brightens the skin giving a radiant glow. These Enzymes exfoliate by dissolving the top layer of the dermis to reveal new and healthy skin cells.
Found in:
- Perfect Skin Ritual
Potassium Sorbate
Botanical Name: Potassium Sorbate
Benefits: Used as a mild preservative to inhibit the development of microorganisms and increase shelf life stability.
Pumice Ground Powder
Botanical Name: Volcanic Clay
Benefits: Pumice is a volcanic ash which is formed when lava is permeated with gas bubbles during the solidification process. Naturally absorbent and gentle on the skin and is supports the treatment of scars and cellulite, and is excellent to cleanse and polish the skin.
Pure Grain Alcohol
Botanical Name: ethanol, pure cane spirit
Benefits: Sourced from sugar cane. Used to disperse and blend essential oils in to water and liquid.
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Ravensare
Botanical Name: Ravensara Aromatica
Benefits: A strong anti-viral oil and excellent nerve tonic. Helps to address physical and nervous exhaustion resulting from depression and anxiety. It’s uplifting to the mood and energy levels.
Red Clover Flowers
Botanical Name: Trifolium Pratense
Benefits: Rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C this natural extract has anti-inflammatory properties which aid in healing of skin disorders.
Rice Powder
Botanical Name: Oryza Sativa
Benefits: Used in our Enzyme Face polish, rice powder works synergistically with our Pomegranate enzyme to tone and exfoliate the skin naturally leaving it clean and fresh.
- Enzyme Face Polish
Roman Chamomile
Botanical Name: Anthemis Nobilis
Benefits: Chamomile is, a wonderfully relaxing essential oil and has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. It strengthens the skin’s elasticity and skin tissue and helps to heal dry, flaky, itchy or acne skins.
Found in:
- Sensitive Skin Ritual
- Blemish Treatment
- Eye Mask
- Gentle Repair White Clay Mask
- Calming Skin Boost
- Calming Serum
Rosalina
Botanical Name: Melaleuca Ericifolia
Benefits: Also called ‘Lavender Tea Tree’. It is a calming, relaxing oil, blending well with other medicinal oils giving the blend a gentle floral note. It’s great as an anti-bacterial skincare oil for acne and other skin infections.
Rose Geranium
Botanical Name: Pelargonium Graveolens
Benefits: Rose Geranium has a delicious floral aroma. It supports the skin to heal broken capillaries, burns, congested skin, cuts, dermatitis, eczema and is also excellent for all skin types
- Jojoba Bead Body Polish
Rosehip Oil
Botanical Name: Rosa Mosqueta
Benefits: Rosa mosqueta oil contains Carotenoids, Vitamin A, a high concentration of vitamin C (well known for its rejuvenating and repairing properties) and essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are of extreme importance for skin tissue regeneration. These essential fatty acids attract and retain moisture making our skin look younger, healthier and with a more elastic structure.
One of the main ingredients of Rosa Mosqueta oil is also retinoic acid (vitamin A), which directly affects skin cells and aids skin renewal, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and the Vitamin C which help promote collagen and elastin.
- Age-defying Night Treatment Ritual
- Balancing Discovery Set
- All About Eyes Ritual
- Age-Control Ritual
- Geranium and Lavender Hand Cream
- Plant Essence Replenish Mask
- Nourishing Repair Treatment
- Eye & Lip Smoother
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème
- Balancing Face and Neck Moisturiser
Rosemary Verbenone/Rosemary
Botanical Name:
Benefits: “Rosemary” is the common name given to the essential oil which is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Rosmarinus officinalis. There are several chemotypes for this essential oil, each with their own therapeutic properties depending on the country it grows in. The Verbenone variety is an excellent cell regenerator for the skin, whilst Rosemary is stimulating to both the mind and body as well as stimulating the blood circulation.
- Jet Lag Recovery Kit
Rosewood
Botanical Name: Aniba Rosaeodora
Benefits: This oil is an excellent cell stimulant and tissue regenerator. It’s healing and rejuvenating properties make it particularly suitable for dull, sensitive, combination and ageing skins. It’s sweet floral smell also has a balancing effect on the mind and helps to lift the spirit.
- Calming Discovery Set
- Rejuvenating Discovery Set
- All About Eyes Ritual
- Cell Renewal Drops
- Rejuvenating Face and Neck Moisturiser
- Chakra Balance 1 : Survival
- Jasmine and Rose Body Lotion
- Brightening Marine Mineral Mask
- Eye Mask
- Rejuvenating Face Mist
- Calming Face and Neck Moisturiser
Sal Butter
Botanical Name: Shorea Robusta
Benefits: An important traditional Indian medicinal plant used as treatment for various inflammatory conditions. Moisturising, softening, healing, prevents degeneration of skin cells and is UV-protective.
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Eye Crème
- Samadara Ultimate Age-Defying Crème
Sandalwood East Indian
Botanical Name: Santalum Album
Benefits: The divinely sweet aroma, a softly balsamic base-note, evokes the Earth element at its most sensual yet deeply tranquil. Regenerates the growth of new healthy, skin cells. It has wonderful emollient properties which make it ideal for dry, dehydrated, inflamed and even oily skins.
- Rejuvenating Discovery Set
- Sensitive Skin Ritual
- Skin Karma Aftershave and Face Mist
- Rejuvenating Face Mist
- Calming Serum
- Rejuvenating Serum
Sandalwood Hydrosol
Botanical Name: Santalum Album
Benefits: A deep woody oil with sweet tones is used for its calming and harmonising properties. Excellent at reducing tension and anxiety and creates feelings of warmth. Helps to relieve skin inflammation.
Sandalwood Powder
Botanical Name: Santalum Album Powder
Benefits: This powder has a soothing, calming and relaxing effect for the mind and body.
Sandalwood West Australian
Botanical Name: Santalum Album Powder
Benefits: Anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and extremely soothing and cooling in nature, sandalwood effectively hydrates, relieves allergies and itchiness and has a balancing action for the skin.
- Arabian Oud Body Cream
- Arabian Oud Ritual
- Arabian Oud Face & Body Mist
- Clay Cleanser with Sandalwood
Seaweed Powder
Botanical Name: Ascophyllum Nodosum
Benefits: Seaweed is found to be stimulating, revitalizing and nourishing to the skin. Its moisturising and wrinkle-smoothing properties come from its high silicone content and ability to react with protein to form a protective gel on the skin’s surface. Seaweed is suitable for all skin types, especially great for dry skin due to its hydrating properties.
Sesame Oil
Botanical Name: Sesamum Indicum
Benefits: Traditionally used for Ayurvedic massage, this oil detoxifies and nourishes the body. It is packed with vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin E and Potassium. It is also an excellent skin rejuvenating, protecting and anti-bacterial oil. Indicated for psoriasis, eczema and sun protection.
Shea Nut Butter
Botanical Name: Butyrospermum Parkii
Benefits: This ivory-toned butter comes from the nut of the sacred African Shea tree. It helps to improve the elasticity of the skin therefore slowing the ageing process. Great moisturising, skin regenerating and softening properties. Good for all skin types especially dry skin. Shea butter contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
Hair Benefits: Great moisturising, regenerating and softening properties. Shea butter contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect from harmful UV rays.
- Geranium and Lavender Hand Cream
- Eye & Lip Smoother
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Botanical Name: Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Benefits: A biodegradable and gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil and glucose.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Botanical Name: Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Benefits: A biodegradable and gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil and glucose.
Sodium Lauryl Glucose
Botanical Name: Sodium Lauryl Glucose
Benefits: A biodegradable and gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil and glucose.
Spearmint
Botanical Name: Mentha Spicata
Benefits: Many similar properties to peppermint but it is much softer in aroma. Reduces fatigue and nervous tension, useful as a pick-me-up when feeling flat and dull.
- Chakra Balance 6 : Intuition
Spikenard
Botanical Name: Nardostachys Jatamansi
Benefits: Spikenard is regarded as a holy oil. It eases the effects of stress and tension, balances the hormonal system and rejuvenates the skin with. It also aids natural sebum production and stimulates blood flow.
- Chakra Balance 6 : Intuition
Spirulina
Botanical Name: Spirulina Pacifica
Benefits: Spirulina provides a rich variety of phytonutrients and has excellent skin firming effects. Contains a wealth of proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and trace elements.
Found in:
- Perfect Skin Ritual
- Brightening Marine Mineral Mask
Spruce
Botanical Name: Picea Mariana
Benefits: Supports the nervous and respiratory systems. Used for stress relief in men, helps to open and release emotional blocks. Stimulates the endocrine system. A topical application for muscular aches and pains, poor circulation and rheumatism.
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St. Johns Wort
Botanical Name: Hypericum Perforatum
Benefits: Excellent moisturising properties, reduces skins water loss, increases blood circulation and strengthens blood vessels. Full of powerful flavonoids, it helps protect, soothe, and heal skin, while providing anti-acne and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Sweet Almond Oil
Botanical Name: Prunus Dulcis
Benefits: For all skin types especially dry and sensitive. Relieves itching, soreness and inflammation. An oil rich in minerals, vitamins, proteins and essential fatty acids, which helps to soften, nourish and revitalise the skin. In Ayurveda, is considered a nutritive for the brain and nervous system and is said to induce high intellectual level and longevity.
Found in:
- Toxicleanse Body Oil
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Tea Tree Oil
Botanical Name: Melaleuca Alternifolia
Benefits: Considered to be a “first aid kit in a bottle”. One of few oils that are anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. Can be applied undiluted to minor cuts, abrasions, warts and bites.
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Vanilla
Botanical Name: Vanilla Planifolia
Benefits: Used primarily as a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Proven to be an effective mood lifter, courtesy of its rich, yet unobtrusive scent. Calming and fragrant for the mind and body.
Found in:
- Body Brilliance Cream
- Chakra Balance 2 : Sexuality
Vegetable Glycerin
Botanical Name: Vegetable Glycerin
Benefits: A natural substance derived from vegetable oil that helps to increase the water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air. Also used as a humectant, which increases the solubility of the active ingredient, making it more easily absorbed by the skin.
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Vetiver
Botanical Name: Vetiveria Zizanoides
Benefits: Vetiver Root Oil increases the absorbent ability of skin cells, it is recommended for dry, irritated, mature and prematurely aged skins. It will nourish and moisturise the skin. Known as the oil of tranquility for its calming and restorative effectives on body and mind.
Found in:
- Serenity Body Oil
- Calming Serum
Volcano Valley Clay
Botanical Name: Volcano Valley Clay
Benefits: It deeply cleanses, tones and refines the pores. Also has cooling and moisturising effects on the skin.
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Wattle Seed
Botanical Name: Acacia
Benefits: Gentle to the skin, and rich in proteins to help nourish and repair dry skin. Rich in proteins and assist to exfoliate the skin.
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Withania
Botanical Name: Acacia
Benefits: Gentle to the skin, and rich in proteins to help nourish and repair dry skin. Rich in proteins and assist to exfoliate the skin.
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X-Z
Xanthum Gum Powder
Botanical Name: Xanthum Gum
Benefits: We use this as a thickener in some of our products.
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Yellow Dock
Botanical Name: Rumex Crispus
Benefits: Primarily used to help treat skin conditions associated with poor digestion, poor liver function or toxicity. It may also be used to treat poor hair, fingernail, and skin quality.
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Yellow Mineral Argiletz Clay
Botanical Name: #1332/58/7 Kaolin
Benefits: French Argiletz Active Clays are pure products, rich in minerals, that work in synergy to cleanse, tone and revitalise your skin and body. Yellow clay has a tonic effect, improving the colour and vitality of the skin. Brightens dull complexions and evens skin tone. Tones and strengthens connective tissues and stimulates blood circulation. Hydrates, nourishes and feeds your skin, without leaving it feeling dry or tight, to restore a healthy glow.
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Ylang Ylang Complete
Botanical Name: Cananga Odorata
Benefits: The sweet, exotic aroma is renowned as an aphrodisiac, which has a calming and soothing effect on the mind. When blended with complimentary oils it has a deeply relaxing effect on the facial muscles. Its skin balancing effect on the sebaceous secretions of the skin make it suitable for oily and combination skin.
Found in:
- Body Brilliance Cream
- Skin Karma Aftershave and Face Mist
- Balancing Face Mist
Zeolight 120
Botanical Name: Zeolight 120
Benefits: Zeolight is from volcanic mineral ore, powerful detoxifying action, deeply cleanses and energises the skin. Eliminates free radicals and toxins whilst remineralising and balancing the pH of the skin.
Found in:
- Brightening Marine Mineral Mask