Organic Orange & Lime Body Oil

Description

This body oil is a rich blend of organic ingredients of extra virgin olive oil, sunflower seed oil and jojoba oil considerately mixed with zesty orange and lime essential oils.

Suitable for use as a massage oil, as a body moisturiser on wet or dry skin or as a bath oil; this oil really is so versatile. Brimming with vitamins A & E and abundant in antioxidants, this body oil helps heal as well as hydrate the skin.  A little goes a long way so you only need a small amount of the oil per application.  Approximately 1-2 ml of oil is more than sufficient to moisturise the body.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains as least four different types of antioxidant: vitamins A & E, polyphenols, phytosterols and avenasterol to help maintain a healthy body.  The antioxidants in the olive oil work by neutralising damaging free radicals that can lead to skin aging and skin cancer.  Chlorophyll is also present in olive oil – a photosynthetic pigment found in plants and algae – the life giving part of the plant.  It is an anti-aging substance that promotes the healing of skin conditions and wounds.

Our sunflower seed oil is cold pressed and organic for the ultimate in skincare. Sunflower seed oil is non-comedogenic and therefore does not clog the pores (which can create break-outs). Anti-oxidant rich sunflower seed oil helps neutralise free radicals which can damage our skin cells. Helping promote cell regeneration, this wonder oil is anti-inflammatory and is therefore ideal for many a skin condition where the skin becomes inflamed. The vitamin E that is naturally abundant in sunflower seed oil helps protect the collagen and elastin in the skin and is therefore considered anti-aging. This light and golden oil is also high in vitamin A which is a natural anti-oxidant and like vitamin E helps regenerate the skin cells.

Native to southern Arizona and California, jojoba oil has been used in skincare for centuries.  Extracted by cold pressing the jojoba seed, jojoba oil, whilst called an oil, it is actually a liquid wax ester.   Another non-comedogenic oil, jojoba oil is so alike to the skin’s own naturally produced oils (sebum) that it is readily absorbed  without any oily residue and will consequently help regulate and balance excessively oily skin.  Rich in vitamins A and E, and omega-6 fatty acids which are essential components of the skin’s barrier.  This barrier protects on the skin’s surface and combined with the anti-inflammatory effects of the vitamin E, allows the skin to heal and regenerate its cells.  It also acts as a humectant, meaning it works to retain moisture in the skin.

Orange essential oil boosts the mood and is an anti-depressant and even an aphrodisiac. It is excellent for the skin with its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties making it ideal for acne, dermatitis and uncomfortable skin conditions. It even aids the reduction of dark spots, thanks to the vitamin C content. Orange essential oil promotes circulation whilst simultaneously reducing enlarged pores and firming the skin.

Lime essential oil does not only emit the most heady and uplifting scents, it also has wide ranging benefits for the skin: antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial and a disinfectant – we adore this oil.  The oil we use is produced from steam distillation as opposed to cold pressing and is therefore not phototoxic and doesn’t cause photosensitive reactions in the skin.