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Amara Leaf/Twig

Derived from bitter orange, helping to balance, cleanse and stimulate the circulation to rejuvenate, refresh and smooth skin with an uplifting and calming fragrance.
 

Apricot

Nourishing and vitamin-rich, containing vitamins A and E  to stimulate collagen and healthy cell growth and vitamin K which is known to assist in healing and to help reduce dark circles, plus anti-inflammatory gamma linoleic acid (GLA) to encourage cell regeneration and improve skin texture and appearance.

Argan

Abundance of deeply moisturising vitamin E, skin rejuvenating vitamin A and fatty acids including oleic, - omegas 6 and 9, and - and linoleic - omega 6 -  to help reduce inflammation and increase skin moisturisation.

 

Australian Davidson Plum

A very high content of potent antioxidant phenolic acids to protect against free radicals and pollution damage, and vitamin C to hydrate and improve skin cell regeneration. Phyto-active compounds including tartaric acid, gallic acid, quercetin, and anthocyanin deliver radiance boosting benefits and collagen support along with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant applications.

Australian Fragonia

A native to Western Australia, with powerful relaxing and restorative properties. It is a readily absorbed, gentle and balancing oil with powerful benefits to skin and to the respiratory and immune systems.  It has great antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties to help keep lungs clear of infection.  Fragonia also helps minimise the symptoms of jet-lag  or unrest/sleeplessness by maintaining the balance of the body’s own melatonin production and in turn regulating the circadian rhythm.  Emotionally and energetically, fragonia relaxes and restores to encourage a positive energy flow.

 

Australian Kakadu Plum

Exceptionally high levels of Vitamin C –  a concentration 50 x greater than found in oranges – actively stimulates the production of collagen to plump and improve the texture and appearance of skin. Reduces hyperpigmentation and brightens the complexion, while powerful antioxidants including gallic and ellagic acids help reduce inflammation, restore and protect skin’s natural barrier and encourage skin elasticity and suppleness.

Australian Lemon Myrtle

Highest natural source of citral, found in the plant leaves. It has also been found to contain vitamins A and E and impressive amounts of minerals including calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Citral has powerful anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-oxidant properties to heal and strengthen skin and can work as an astringent to unclog and tighten pores. It helps keep skin clean while balancing the amount of oil that is produced by the skin.  

Australian Lilly Pilly

A potent active with a high vitamin C content and natural fruit acids to refresh skin texture and promote collagen and elastin. Skin is plumped with improved skin firmness. Naturally anti-inflammatory with great anti-bacterial properties, Lilly Pilly helps to repair and soothe skin and encourage cell rejuvenation to brighten the complexion and restore radiance.

 

Australian Macadamia

Similar to skin’s own lipids. High in monounsaturated fatty acids, including omegas 6 and 9, palmitic and linoleic acids which are moisturising, softening and regenerating to help improve the texture  appearance of skin. Also rich in anti-inflammatory phytosterols to calm and soothe red and irritated skin.

Australian Rosalina

Native to Tasmania and Australia, with high levels of skin-loving Linalool - the calming botanical compound. It is rapidly absorbed and highly effective for all skin types, even sensitive skin, to soothe, smooth and heal red, irritated skin and promote an even skin tone. Rosalina also has strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral and immune stimulating properties, assisting with respiratory issues, creating a relaxing, sedative effect, providing stress relief and inducing better quality sleep.

 

Australian Sandalwood

Soothing, anti-bacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant, calming, and stress-relieving.  Cicatrisant properties helps heal and diminish skin blemishes and scarring. Hydrating, since it allows skin to absorb more moisture.

 

Avocado

Rich in skin-loving antioxidants and omegas 3 and 6 essential fatty acids to deeply hydrate and moisturise. Vitamins E, C and K to enrich and protect and assist in healing and smoothing.

 

Bergamot

Calming and refreshing aroma plus astringent, balancing, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.  

 

Borage

Very high content of essential fatty acid omega- 6, and - gamma linoleic acid or GLA - which has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help soothe, hydrate and protect sensitive and dry skin.

Buriti

Sourced from the Amazon rainforest and a rich source of antioxidant beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C and and fatty acids to deeply nourish skin, protect and encourage cell regeneration; anti-inflammatory and hydrating to help sooth and smooth skin 

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)

Rich in oleic, stearic, linoleic and palmitic fatty acids and triglycerides, to help cell regeneration and to replenish skin’s natural barrier function. Cinnamic acid esters help to reduce inflammation and redness. The allantoin content also assists in skin healing and cellular renewal while polyphenol compounds help maintain suppleness and flexibility of the skin. 

 

Calendula

Soothing, healing and regenerative with a wealth of glycosides, saponins, beta-carotene and other powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds with antibacterial, antifungal and skin repairing properties.

 

Camellia

An easily absorbed rich source of palmitic and omega--6 linoleic fatty acids and polyphenol antioxidants to enrich and moisturise.

Candelilla Cera Wax

Skin conditioning plant wax from a desert shrub to provide protection against moisture loss

Cannabis Sativa Seed / Hempseed

Similar to skin's own lipids. Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) to help encourage cell regeneration and anti-inflammatory omegas 3, 6 and 9 essential for healthy, hydrated and well-functioning skin.

 

Carrot Tissue

Great source of beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamins B, C, D, E and essential fatty acids to help repair, maintain and protect skin health.

Castor Seed

Rich in ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties to help heal and promote healthy skin growth, plus triglycerides to help maintain moisture in all skin types including sensitive skin. The non-comedogenic and antimicrobial properties also help in reducing and soothing acne-prone skin.

 

Chia

Restores and maintains vital moisture levels, diminishes redness and helps to plump up skin. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids – essential for the health and appearance of skin, plus vitamin B3 and zinc, which promote healthy functioning and healing.

Citral

A main component of citrus fruit's peel oil but is also found in the leaves of Lemon Myrtle.  Citral is a mixture of neral and geranial which are monoterpene aldehydes and have a strong lemon scent. Citral also has powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-viral properties.

Citronellol

Derived from geranium and used as a natural fragrance enhancer.

 

Clary Sage

Contains linalyl acetate ester, which reduces inflammation and heals and helps balance and regulate the production of skin’s own lipids.

Cocoa Seed Butter

High in fatty acids including stearic acid and palmic acid to moisturise and hydrate skin. Also rich in polyphenol compounds which help improve skin elasticity and skin tone. Works as an emollient helping to lock in moisture and form a barrier to help protect against the cold and wind.

 

Coconut

Moisturising with triglycerides, nourishing and antioxidant with vitamin E and natural antifungal and antibacterial properties with lauric, capric and caprylic fatty acids.

 

Evening Primrose

Rich content of skin-protecting antioxidants and skin-nourishing essential fatty acids including gamma linoleic acid - GLA. Soothing and healing for sensitive skin with anti-inflammatory properties.

Farnesol

Naturally present in some essential oils and is used to enhance natural fragrance.

 

Frankincense

Contains powerful and protective compounds that help nurture and strengthen healthy skin cells to improve quality and tone, while combatting unhealthy cells. Antimicrobial and antiseptic properties assist in healing.

Geraniol

Derived from geranium and used as a natural fragrance enhancer.
 

Geranium

Anti-inflammatory, astringent, cicatrisant, antiseptic and antibacterial properties to help soothe, smooth and heal plus antioxidants and fatty acids to help protect and regenerate healthy skin cells.

 

Grapefruit

Antioxidant and vitamin rich to help protect and nourish skin and promote an even skin tone.

 

Grapeseed

Lightweight and packed with high amounts of omega chain fatty acids - including pore-cleansing linoleic acid - and vitamin E offering antioxidant protection and nourishment for both dry and oilier skins. Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory to help with a variety of skin conditions.

 

Hempseed / Cannabis Sativa Seed

Similar to skin's own lipids. Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) to help encourage cell regeneration and anti-inflammatory omegas 3, 6 and 9 essential for healthy, hydrated and well-functioning skin.

 

Jojoba

Similar to skin’s own lipids. Contains high quantities of vitamin E and B-complex vitamins with antioxidant and regenerative benefits to help ease and soothe irritated skin while assisting in damage control and repair.

 

Lavender

Very gentle and very potent antioxidant with soothing, sedative properties plus antibacterial and anti-inflammatory abilities to cleanse and remove toxins.

 

Lemon

A detoxifier and purifier with antibacterial, antimicrobial and astringent properties - plus a rich source of antioxidants to protect and rejuvenate skin leaving it smoother and brighter.

Lime

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants thanks to a high limonene content and astringent with great cleansing properties to help maintain skin clarity.

Limonene

Found in the peel of citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and oranges. Limonene has antioxidant effects to help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals. It also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-stress properties.

Linalool

A component of many essential oils, including orange, lavender, rose, and rosewood. It acts as an anti-microbial moderator and has anti-inflammatory properties.   

Marula

Lightweight and easily absorbed to hydrate and moisturise dry and oily skin. Beneficial source of amino acids to enliven and restore mature skin plus oleic, palmitic and stearic fatty acids, antioxidant phenolic compounds and vitamins E and C to protect, nourish and even skin tone.

Meadowfoam Seed

Closely resembling skin’s own lipids, lightweight and easily absorbed. Very high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to protect and restore plump, healthy skin. With a composition of over 98% long chain fatty acids - 60% is omega- 9 fatty acid - to deeply nourish and lock in moisture.  Skin is soothed, balanced and rejuvenated.

Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax

Derived from the peel of myrica berry – a native shrub found in the Colombian Andes.  Used in the Cleansing Oil Balm and Lip Oil Balm formulations for texture and feel to replace the need for beeswax.

 

Neroli

A soothing and uplifting scent with antioxidant constituents that can reduce inflammation and revive and regenerate skin at cellular level.

 

Olive Fruit

Replenishing and moisturising with oleic, palmitic, and linoleic essential fatty acids to help improve the tone and texture of skin plus phenolic compounds for antioxidant benefit to help protect against environmental damage.
 

Orange

Assists skin in absorbing vitamin C and helps stimulate collagen production and circulation to improve skin health and appearance - with added anti-inflammatory benefits.

 

Patchouli

Warm, calming aroma to relieve anxiety and stress plus anti-inflammatory, astringent and stimulating compounds to boost blood circulation and help encourage regeneration and rejuvenation of cells.  

 

Petitgrain

Astringent, cleansing and balancing properties to make skin feel refreshed and renewed with and uplifting fragrance.

 

Pomegranate

Great for bringing balance to skin, contains punicic acid, an omega- 5 fatty acid, which has great antioxidant and skin-protecting properties plus anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

 

Q10 (Ubiquinone)

Great antioxidant properties and easily absorbed to help protect skin from free radical damage and also helps stimulate collagen and elastin production.

Rapeseed

Contains antioxidants, omega 3  fatty acid and high levels of Vitamin E, which help to protect skin from free radical damage and to enrich skin to keep it soft, nourished and healthy.

 

Raspberry Seed

Beneficial for dehydrated, sensitive and mature skin with a high content of anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids including alpha linolenic acid and phytosterols to replenish and restore skin by encouraging collagen production. Powerful antioxidants including ellagic acid and vitamin E also protect and boost cell regeneration.

 

Roman Chamomile

Soothing and calming for sensitive skin, with antioxidant protection and moisturising properties.

 

Rosa Damascena

Features a complex of skin-nourishing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to moisturise, hydrate and protect dry and sensitive skin, together with antiseptic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce redness and balance skin.

Rosehip

Rich in essential fatty acids omegas 3, 6 and 9 to help repair and regenerate damaged skin tissue and contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant to help brighten skin, improving the appearance of pigmentation and restoring a healthy skin tone.

Rosemary Leaf

Naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal with stimulating properties to improve circulation, helping to detoxify and reduce puffiness. 

 

Rosewood

Gentle, soothing, antiseptic and anti-bacterial with tissue-regenerating properties that help restore and prevent sensitive and imbalanced skin conditions.

Safflower Seed

One of the richest sources of linoleic acid to help skin retain water, together with oleic, palmitic, stearic  and palmitoleic acids and vitamin E to help promote cell regeneration and maintain skin elasticity and suppleness. Helps clarify, hydrate and soothe both dry and acne-prone skin.

 

Seabuckthorn

Featuring a powerful combination of skin-loving omegas (3,6,9, and the less-common omega-7) together with vitamins B1, B2, K, C, A, and E  plus complex antioxidants to help healing, restoration and rejuvenation, leaving skin smooth, healthy and plump.

Squalane

Derived from olives and easily absorbed by skin, squalene helps boost skin hydration and is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants to improve skin elasticity and appearance and protect from environmental aggressors.

 

Sunflower

Great source of vitamin E, rich in nutrients and antioxidants to help reduce inflammation, general redness and irritation of the skin plus emollient properties that help the skin retain its moisture.

 

Sweet Almond

A great source of Vitamin E and fatty acids to keep skin cells well-hydrated, healthy, smooth and supple - especially dry skin, plus vitamin A for assisting in cell regeneration and maintaining skin that is firm and healthy. The light texture assists in gently cleansing debris from deep within skin pores and follicles.

Tomato Fruit

Rich in lycopene - a  powerful antioxidant to protect, soothe and heal cracked skin, with high levels of vitamin E and antioxidant carotenoid to promote healthy, smooth skin.

Tocopherol

Derived from plant or vegetable oils, Tocopherols are a class of organic chemical compounds used for their vitamin E activity.

 

Vetiver

Calming on the mind and skin and loaded with antioxidants and hydrating qualities.  Helps promote the regeneration and rejuvenation of skin and tissue.

 

Ylang Ylang

A calming, relaxing and uplifting aroma combined with antimicrobial properties which can have a positive effect on immune health and circulation for balancing and healing.

Pure, active Cosmos-Certified Organic Plant Formulations

COSMOS Organic certification offers assurance of the quality and integrity of the ingredients used to create Ipsum products and the product formulations themselves. The COSMOS standard is the result of a harmonization effort conducted by five leading European certification bodies: BDHI (Germany), Cosmebio (France), Ecocert (France), ICEA (Italy) and Soil Association (UK) with the aim to create a globally recognised Organic and Natural Cosmetics Standard that meets stringent requirements, including:

To support the use of products from organic agriculture and respect biodiversity;

To use natural resources responsibly and respect the environment;

To use processing and manufacturing methods that are clean and respectful of both human health and the environment;

To integrate and develop the concept of “Green Chemistry”