People often ask us why use preservatives in natural skincare? The answer is... microbes love water! So it is extremely important to make sure your preserving system is highly effective in all water based emulsions, including creams, lotions and body butters.

Water is a common ingredient found in many cosmetics and personal care products. From emulsions, such as creams, lotions and hair products, to foaming cleansers, body washes and aloe based gels, water plays a key role in their formulation.

Mandarins are synonymous with cheerfulness... their sweet flesh bursts with tasty juice and their peel produces delightful, delicate essential oil. Mandarin oil is recognised for its skin softening properties and is ideal for use in creams, lotions and body butters.

Woody family essential oils are sourced from different plant parts including wood, branches, resin, leaves or roots and characteristically have warm, long-lasting aromas. Their resonant base note action is important for scent developers and natural perfumers.