IN THE BEGINNING

Basil has anti-bacterial properties making it an ideal cleansing ingredient. Its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory capabilities means that it kills acne-causing bacteria as well as reducing swelling and redness.

Basil helps to moisturise and nourish skin while also soothing irritations and leaves skin with a soft, smooth and even texture.

Basil contains antioxidants that bring anti-ageing benefits, they protect skin from damaging and ageing environmental pollution and stress. These antioxidants help to boost the growth of new skin cells which gets rid of dead dull skin cells, removes dirt and keeps skin looking healthy and radiant. The antioxidants also help to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots leaving skin looking smooth, supple and glowing.

Basil is also known to help with stress and anxiety by calming and relaxing your mind.

Calendula oil protects and restores dry and damaged skin from dehydration and premature ageing. It nourishes, softens and moisturises skin. It also aids tissue regeneration to speed up the healing process and help restore skin's youthful glow.

It possesses anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which reduces redness, treats blemishes and gives a clear, radiant complexion. It has soothing and calming capabilities which help to treat dry, sensitive or ageing skin.

It is also gentle enough to use on the delicate skin around the eye area to help protect the skin against premature ageing and prevent crow's feet.

Calendula contains carotenoids which act as antioxidants to defend against the ageing effects of the sun and the environment. They protect against thinning of the skin, improve elasticity and keep skin plump and supple.

These antioxidants help to give your complexion a smooth, even tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Olive Oil deeply penetrates the skin, locking in moisture and softening and smoothing the skin. It has a cleansing  as well as hydrating effect, restoring skin and leaving it supple.

Olives are packed with antioxidants which protect the skin against free radicals and environmental damage which causes premature ageing.

It contains Vitamin E which restores and protects skin leaving it replenished and smooth.

Olive oil stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, firming and plumping skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Olive oil can also increase serotonin levels which has a mood enhancing effect.