This inspired us to create The Earthbound Alphabet, where we'll try to list a full A-Z of ingredients you'll find in our products!
This is our second instalment of the Alphabet, looking at ingredients from F - J. Don't forget to check out our first instalment covering A - E!
It is particularly beneficial for dry and mature skin by keeping wrinkles at bay, reducing fine lines, and smoothing out complexions. Topical application offers a toning and lifting effect.
Frankincense also promotes the regeneration of healthy cells, which means it can effectively fade and heal scars, stretch marks, and diminish blemishes.
G Is For Geranium
As a well-known hormone-balancing oil, geranium moderates the production of sebum in the skin to clear congestion. For this reason, it works particularly well on oily and mature skin, and skin prone to dermatitis and eczema.
It is also excellent for oxygenating facial skin, especially where there are broken capillaries and veins. Talk about flower power!
H Is For Hypericum
Commonly known as St. John's Wort, Hypericum was favoured by the ancient Greeks and Romans for treating wounds, joint pain, and even depression.
It is still used today by herbalists for the same ailments, thanks to its strong antiviral, antiseptic and styptic (stops bleeding when applied to a wound) properties.
It's very effective on skin inflammations, burns, cuts, scrapes, skin ulcers and sores, rashes and many other skin eruptions.
This is why you will find Hypericum in my Mummy's Tummy Oil, which is a restorative ointment to feed the skin and prevent stretch marks. Hypericum also features in my Arnica & Ginger Balm, a soothing salve and best muscle rub
for aches, pains, and muscular tension.
I Is For Immortelle
Immortelle is one of the best healing plant remedies for damaged skin tissue. Known to speed the healing of scars and even broken bones, it's certainly potent stuff!
As an antioxidant, it helps to renew and restore healthy skin, repairing free radical damage and stimulating cellular regeneration.
This in turn reduces the appearance of age spots, fine lines and wrinkles on the skin, fuelling the rumour that the name 'Immortelle' is a reference to the plant's incredible anti-ageing benefits.
You can find Immortelle in my Hydrate & Rejuvenate Face Gel; the perfect refreshing layer to add to your natural cream for face
and natural skincare routine.
J Is For Jojoba Oil
Jojoba liquid wax is a wonderful skincare ingredient, which softens, protects and helps skin to hold moisture.
Jojoba is naturally comodegenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores, owing to the fact that it mimics the skin’s own sebum. This makes it an excellent choice for those looking to balance oil production in the skin and treat acne.
It also has fabulous anti-wrinkle properties due to its high in Vitamin E content, which helps to remove free radicals that cause skin aging.
You can find jojoba in my bestselling Jojoba & Vitamin E Moisturiser, which is a wonderful cream for dry, sensitive skin and a great Vitamin E face Cream
option.
So, that's F - J of The Earthbound Alphabet, and K - N will be coming soon...
