Regional Botanical Extract Blends

Drawing inspiration from the cultural traditions around the world for skin and hair care.

African Blend

Our African regional blend includes Cardamom, a pungent and warm aromatic herb known to have stimulating properties. Lemon Verbena is known to have hair shine and cleansing benefits. Egyptian Chamomile has many healing properties including skin softening, anti-aging, puffiness reduction, and pore cleansing. Buchu leaf is great in shampoo and conditioners for its refreshing and deodorizing properties. Great for shampoo and conditioners, it has refreshing herbal and deodorizing properties. Kalahari Melon is used as a moisturizer and as an ingredient for soap.

Cardamom

Lemon Verbena

Kalahari Melon

Buchu

Egyptian Chamomile

INCI: Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract

INCI: Lippia Citrodora Leaf Extract

INCI: Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract

INCI: Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract

INCI: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Asian Blend

Our Asian regional blend includes Bamboo which contains high levels of natural silica which improves hair health including growth, strengthening, and volumizing. It is also a superb exfoliator and moisturizer. Dragon Fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and proteins which work to keep hair healthy and shiny, and allows for detoxification. Lychee is an excellent source of Vitamin C and the antioxidant oligonol. Rice is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and oil. It has skin softening and moisturizing properties and is excellent for sensitive, mature, and even delicate skin. Ginger contains gingerol, shogaol, zingerone, and capsaicin. Turmeric has been known to improve skin complexion. Its healing and sunscreen properties have made it useful in cosmetics. Mandarin is relaxing and relieves nervous tension. It helps eliminate toxins in congested skin, open pores, and prevent dry skin and wrinkles. Lemongrass is useful to enhance fullness, body, and shine in hair. Its lemony aroma is also used to combat anxiety and insomnia.

Bamboo

Dragon Fruit

Lychee

Rice

Ginger

Lemongrass

Mandarin

INCI: Bambusa Vulgaris Stem Extract

INCI: Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract

INCI: Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract

INCI: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Extract

INCI: Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

INCI: Cymbopogan Shoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract

Latin American Blend

Our Latin American regional blend includes Guava which is rich in Vitamin A, B, and C which give it astringent properties. Guava also acts as a natural exfoliant, improving skin's texture, tone, and appearance. Hibiscus is used to cleanse, soften, and sooth baby skin, and as an ingredient in exfoliating creams and treatment. Papaya is used for skin rejuvenation and to even out skin tone. Papaya is known to contain proteolytic (protein dissolving) plant enzymes, papain, and chymopapain. These enzymes exfoliate skin in a gentle and natural way to cleanse and soften skin. Plantain is used for skin rejuvenation and to even out skin tone. It is known as an exfoliant for softer and cleaner skin and as a conditioning and dandruff manager. Prickly Pear Cactus is known as a useful emollient to soothe dry skin.

Guava

Plantain

Hibiscus

Papaya

Prickly Pear Cactus

INCI: Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

INCI: Musa Balbisiana Fruit Extract Extract

INCI: Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract

INCI: Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

INCI: Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract

European Blend

Our European regional blend includes Olive which is used in many cosmetics to cleanse and moisturize the hair, face, and body. French Lavender is great for sensitive or mature skin. Figs have been used for their exfoliation properties, improved hydration, and for smoothing the texture of skin. Bergamot is wonderfully refreshing, excellent for skin, and is known for its regenerative qualities. Bergamot's aroma is both soothing and invigorating, it is a cheerful uplifting oil used to reduce anxiety and has even been used as an effective deodorizer. Rose can be used to improve clogged pores and dehydrated skin and calm sensitive and tired skin. Rose is widely accepted as a skin toner and conditioning agent. It is used as a skin softener and astringent.

Olive

French Lavender

Fig

Bergamot

Rose

INCI: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract

INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract

INCI: Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract

INCI: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract

INCI: Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Middle Eastern Blend

Our Middle Eastern regional blend includes Apricot which is rich in Vitamins A, C, and E and essential fatty acids helping skin retain its elasticity, clarity, and suppleness. Figs have been used for exfoliation, improved hydration, and to smooth the texture of skin. Olive is being used in many cosmetics to cleanse and moisturize the hair, face, and body. Tamarind is known for moisturizing and regenerating skin. Almonds are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other skin-loving nutrients. Turmeric has been known to improve skin complexion and reduce body hair growth. Dates are a rich source of protective plant compounds which have antioxidant properties. These include polyphenols, carotenoids and lignans.

Apricot

Date

Fig

Olive

Tamarind

Almond

Turmeric

INCI: Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

INCI: Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract

INCI: Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract

INCI: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract

INCI: Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract

INCI: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

INCI: Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract

Polynesian Blend

Our Polynesian blend includes Jasmine, a great soother for the nerves and produces a feeling of confidence and euphoria. Applied externally, it is ideal for skin care, and is known to soften and soothe skin. Plumeria has a warm melodious fragrance, often used to scent hair and clothes. Pineapple cleanses and brightens skin and helps restore a healthier, more radiant complexion. Coconut has many beneficial skin properties such as softening skin, relieving dryness and flaking, preventing wrinkles, and protecting it from damaging effects of UV radiation. Gardenia is considered an aphrodisiac and has phytochemicals that produce and skin softening effects.

Jasmine

Plumeria

Pineapple

Coconut

Gardenia

INCI: Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract

INCI: Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract

INCI: Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract

INCI: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract

INCI: Gardenia Florida Flower Extract

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