Essential Ingredients
We understand how important it is that you know exactly what you are putting in on your skin. Here at Essential Stuff we let you know precisely what is in our products so you can be sure you are getting a completely natural and effective product to keep you looking both youthful and vibrant.
Pomegranate juice
With the ability to cleanse the body, boost the immune system and moisturise even the driest of skin, pomegranate is natures very own ‘Super Fruit’ which acts to reduce the signs of ageing to ensure a beautiful and radiant complexion.
Read on to find out a little bit more about why pomegranate is so unique and
essential for your skin as well as the other crucial ingredients that make
Essential Stuff’s product range the best thing for your skin.
What makes pomegranate juice so good for the skin?
Rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, pomegranate is a powerful antioxidant that acts to protect the body from free radicals and boost the immune system. In addition, it is a great source of Vitamin A, E, B5, potassium, folic acid, iron, calcium and fibre, which are all essential to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Pomegranate sterols are a natural replacement for synthetic materials
such as petrolatum, or animal derived materials like lanolin and increase
hydration while enhancing barrier function to ensure the skin is protected.
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What makes Essential Stuff products unique?
Our unique blend of pomegranate with other natural ingredients such as olive, avocado and rosehip oils ensures that not only will you have glowing skin on the outside, you will feel the benefits on the inside.
Unlike other products that can contain over 80% water, Essential Stuff
combines over 50 natural and organic ingredients tailored to each part of your
body that will fight signs of ageing and improve the appearance of dry skin,
uneven skin tones, wrinkles, scars and even stretch marks.
Essential Oils
Avocado Oil - Rich in vitamin A, C, D, E, F (essential fatty acids),
amino acids and minerals, avocado oil helps to increase collagen production
naturally which forms a natural barrier against wrinkles and many other
signs of ageing skin.
Jojoba Oil – More like a wax than an oil it is rich in vitamin E and
penetrates quickly helping to restore moisture and pH levels to the skin.
Macadamia Oil - Similar to the sebum produced by our skin, it is high in
vitamin and mineral content including vitamin E, B1, B2, B5, B6, niacin,
folic acid, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. It is
emollient, soothing and easily absorbed by the skin.
Olive Oil – It’s high content of mono-unsaturated fatty acids,
anti-oxidants and vitamin E make olive oil a rich source of nutrients that
dramatically slow signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Rosehip Oil – With high amounts of unsaturated and essential fatty acids,
rosehip oil helps to nourish and maintain your skin to keep it glowing and
healthy. Acting as a skin rehydrator, rosehip oil actively penetrates the
skin to restore moisture balance to combat dry skin and signs of ageing.
Other Essential ingredients
Aloe Vera - Known to contain over 200 identified nutrients including
Vitamins A, B12, C and E, plus 20 amino acids, Aloe Vera has natural
healing, softening and calming abilities. These nutrients also assist in
cell regeneration resulting in smoother and younger looking skin.
Cocoa Butter - High in vitamin E and helps to soften and lubricate the skin sealing in moisture and improving skin elasticity.
Mango Butter – With naturally emollient properties that help with healing and
regeneration, mango butter has been traditionally used in the rainforests and
tropics for its skin softening, soothing, moisturising and protective
properties. It also restores flexibility and reduces degeneration of skin cells
protecting against harmful UV radiation.
A-Z of Essentials
Ascorbyl Palmitate - a water soluble antioxidant that protects skin from damage and increases collagen production and growth.
Benzyl Alcohol – Commonly found in fruits and teas, it is a natural
ingredient with antiseptic properties.
Beta-carotene –
Protects the skin from the effects of free radicals when applied and is a
strong source of vitamin A.
Carrageenan - Extracted from red seaweed, this soothing and detoxifying herb is used as a thickening agent with water binding properties.
Cetearyl Alcohol - An emulsifying wax derived from naturally
occurring fatty acids in coconut oil, which forms an occlusive film to keep
skin moisture from evaporating.
Decyl Glucoside – A cleanser
made from corn and vegetable glycerine sugars to release skin surface
tension and easily rinse away skin impurities.
Dehydroacetic Acid - A pyrone derivative used as a fungicide and bactericide which is used as a preservative.
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate - A safe and gentle disodium salt which is used as a gentle non ionic surfactant.
Geranium Oil – Well known for its skin care benefits, this oil acts as an anti-septic, anti-inflammatory cleanser with a sweet floral scent.
Glycerin - A natural emollient and humectant derived from vegetable oils that helps the skin retain moisture. It has water binding capabilities that allow it to draw and absorb water from the air.
Glyceryl Monostearate - An emollient and thickening agent used in cosmetics.
Glyceryl Oleate - Derived from glycerine and oleic acid fats extracted from vegetable oils, used as an emulsifier for creams.
Grapefruit Oil - Uplifting, cleansing and clearing which stimulates
the lymphatic system and adds tone to the skin.
Grapeseed Oil
– Quickly absorbs to soften and lubricate the skin without being too oily to
touch. It is high in antioxidants with vitamin E and a group of
bioflavonoids known as procyanadins
Jasmine Oil – With its rich, calming and sensual fragrance, jasmine helps to soothe and moisturise the skin as well as acting as an antidepressant, antiseptic and an emotionally balancing aphrodisiac.
Lactic Acid – An alpha hydroxy acid which is used in dermatology to hydrate and smooth dry, flaking skin.
Lecithin (GMO free) – An excellent humectant, softening agent and emollient. The phospholipids present in lecithin are able to attract water from the air increasing hydration of the skin and penetrate deeply to help absorb nutrients.
Lemon Grass Oil - An anti-microbial analgesic with antioxidant properties that improves circulation, digestion, is uplifting and great for cellulite.
Lemon Myrtle Oil - An excellent antibacterial, antifungal, germicidal and natural preservative that cleans the skin leaving it soft and refreshed while the clean and crisp lemon scent clarifies the mind.
Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil - World renowned for its antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties, it is widely used in many cosmetic and personal care products.
Lime Oil –Acting as both a disinfectant and astringent, lime oil works to both stimulate and cleanse the skin.
Menthol - A cooling analgesic derived from peppermint oil.
Olive Oil Fatty Acids – Commonly used in cosmetics, these fatty acids strengthen the skins cells and the skin.
Olivoyl Hydrolysed Wheat Protein - This is a naturally derived, hydrolysed wheat protein that contains oligosaccharides (carbohydrates) making it a unique hydrating complex. It has a combination of moisture-balancing and film-forming properties that work to give the skin a smoother, softer feel.
Peppermint Oil - A mild anaesthetic that relieves itching and inflammation, peppermint oil is also antiviral and antimicrobial, and relaxes tight skeletal muscles.
Phenoxyethanol - This ingredient is a broad-range preservative with fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal, and germicidal properties that is approved by the natural health industry.
Polygonum Extract - An extract of the Japanese knotweed plant with antioxidant properties.
Pomegranate Sterols - Used as a natural replacement for synthetic materials such as petrolatum, or animal derived materials like lanolin. Pomegranate Sterols can increase hydration, and enhance barrier function.
Rosewood Oil - A cellular stimulant and tissue regenerator with uplifting, antidepressant and calming effects.
Sandalwood Oil - This rich, luxurious, fragrant oil is one of the oldest known perfume bases. Used for over 4,000 years sandalwood helps reduce tension and anxiety and also acts as a moisturiser for dry skin and hair. It is also believed to be an antidepressant, expectorant and aphrodisiac.
Sodium Hyaluronate - Plant-derived, this is an intensely hydrating ingredient that plumps skin with moisture to give it a smooth, wrinkle-free appearance. It helps protect against free radical damage and stimulates the skin’s own regeneration processes to significantly improve overall appearance.
Tangerine Oil - A sweet citrus oil that promotes tranquillity and a sense of well-being, tangerine is said to reduce cellulite and also act as a diuretic. It supports the lymphatic, digestive and circulatory systems, acts as an antiseptic and is a great toner for oily skin.
Urea - A major ingredient in many skin moisturisers due to its humectant properties, attracting moisture from the air.
Vitamin E (natural) - A natural antioxidant that slows down the signs of ageing and the degeneration of skin cells by reducing fine lines and wrinkles as well as soothing the irritation of dry skin.
Vitamin F - Essential fatty acids are sometimes referred to as vitamin F and are composed of two fatty acids - linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linoleic acid (LNA). Essential for the body but not produced naturally, vitamin F nourishes and moisturises the skin to maintain a balanced complexion.
Xanthan Gum - Thickening agent.
Ylang Ylang Oil – Narcotically sweet, soft, floral and exotic scents with euphoric and sensual qualities that relax, soothe, uplift and reduce stress.