A Bouquet at the Picnic

The harmonious and uplifting aroma in this lotion will leave your skin feeling soft and supple.  Enjoy the natural benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil, Grapefruit Seed oil, and Mango Butter in this moisturizer.  The nourishing effects of this lotion, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, is perfect for dry or sensitive skin.  The Kaffir Essential Oil provides a refreshing citrus scent.  Boronia Absolute Essential oil adds a floral aroma to this luxurious embrocation.  Amyris Essential Oil, with its woodsy scent, helps to soothe and calm the skin and is a rejuvenating epidermal serum. 

Apricot Kernel Oil contains many fatty acids and vitamins that make it a potent skincare product while being a mostly non-comedogenic oil. In fact, because Apricot Kernel Oil is similar to the sebum oil your skin naturally secretes, it’s used as a carrier oil for ingredients like Chamomile Essential Oil or Rose Otto Oil, which are too potent to be applied directly to the skin.  Apricot Kernel Oil has oleic acids (Omega 9 fatty acids), linoleic acids (Omega 6 fatty acids), alpha-linoleic acids (Omega 3 acids), palmitic acids, stearic acids, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E in it.  While each component of the oil has specific effects when applied topically to the skin, whether directly with the oil or as part of a skincare product, the overall benefits are compounded when the effects overlap. This means that, while stearic acid, for example, may be known to soften skin, that may not be the defining property that’s experienced when using a product with Apricot Kernel Oil as an ingredient.  A large part of the signs of aging are due to environmental damage that’s inevitable to a certain degree. However, if you take care of your skin with potent antioxidants, you can protect it from these harmful elements, known as free radicals, that attack your skin cells’ DNA. Antioxidants are exactly that: anti-oxidizers. They bond to free radicals, making them inert, and preventing the harmful process of oxidation that harms cells. The most potent antioxidants in Apricot Kernel Oil are Vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin E. The main compounds in Grapefruit Seed Oil thought to be responsible for its ability to kill infectious agents are chemical compounds (polyphenols) known as limonoids and naringenin. These intensely powerful compounds function as antimicrobials and antioxidants, not only killing dangerous microbes but protecting the body’s tissues against the excessive production of reactive oxygen species which occurs when these pathogens infect the tissues. Grapefruit Seed Oil contains d-limonene, a compound that provides skin-soothing, antibacterial, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal benefits. These healing properties can help treat dry, itchy skin associated with weather changes, inflammatory conditions like eczema, and after-care during the tattoo, permanent makeup, or cosmetic treatment healing process. Free radicals from the sun, outside pollution, chemicals, and an unhealthy diet can produce oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress can accelerate the skin aging process, leading to more wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, dry skin, and thinner skin texture. The vitamin C found in Grapefruit Seed Oil helps neutralize, reverse, and protect against future free radical damage. Grapefruit Seed Oil helps stimulate collagen and elastin production. These proteins keep the skin cells hydrated, strong, resilient and are the building blocks for a flexible, supple, and smooth skin texture. Collagen also promotes the exfoliation of dehydrating dead skin cells to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin tone concerns like hyperpigmentation. Grapefruit Seed Oil has wound-healing benefits to aid tattoo healing, permanent makeup after-care, wounds from eczema, and similar inflammatory conditions, cuts, or bites. Its high antioxidant levels reduce the inflammatory response and synthesize collagen. The increased collagen production encourages new tissue growth to accelerate the wound-healing process. As the skin barrier is repaired, the irritant-fighting properties help keep bacteria, dirt, and other microbes from infecting the vulnerable area. Research has found that citrus essential oils improve breakouts due to their anti-inflammatory response and anti-bacterial benefits. Grapefruit Seed Oil’s antioxidant and bacteria-fighting properties heal existing acne and protect against future breakouts. Rich in vitamin C antioxidants, Grapefruit Seed Oil calms inflammation, promotes collagen production, and increases cellular turnover to unclog pores. Simultaneously, its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties break down any bacteria or other microbes stuck in your pores to support the acne clearing process. Grapefruit Seed Oil is an astringent (cleanses the skin, helps control oil production, and tightens pores) and, combined with its anti-inflammatory properties, keeps the skin calm and balanced. The elevated levels of vitamin C in Grapefruit Seed Oil calm the inflammation from various skin issues, like acne, rashes, and allergic reactions to chronic conditions including eczema (atopic dermatitis), rosacea, and psoriasis. A 2018 study found that higher vitamin C intake was associated with improved eczema symptoms. While there is more research to be done on this topic, bergamot essential oil (a similar citrus oil) is also often recommended to help with eczema and similar conditions – showing the correlation between vitamin C-rich oils and less skin inflammation. If you have sensitive skin or an inflammatory condition, be cautious when using any vitamin C-rich skincare product.  Mango Butter is loaded with a type of polyphenol compound called Mangiferin that is well known for its emollient and antioxidant properties. This exquisite oil exhibits excellent penetrating qualities and good spreadability on the skin, making it ideal to be used as an active ingredient in lip balms and skin moisturizers. Mango Butter also prevents drying of the skin and development of wrinkles and reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores skin flexibility. Its rich, nourishing nature can even help benefit those suffering from skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.   In skincare, Kaffir Lime Essential Oil can help remove unwanted oil from the skin and help limit the effects of acne, when used at an appropriate dilution. Kaffir Lime Essential Oil is frequently used in facial and body cleansers for its purifying properties, uplifting scent, and the sunshine and light it brings to the body, mind, and spirit.  Boronia Absolute Essential Oil  is possibly the only absolute containing natural ionones, mostly beta-ionone, but also smaller amounts of alpha-ionone. Despite its fairly high ionone content, the violet feature in its aroma is far from being dominant in its aroma profile.  It also has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties which prevent and reverse skin damage caused by free radicals and is beneficial for the treatment of acne.  (Boronia plant is named after Francesco Borone, a young 18th century Italian botanist who met an untimely death while studying under Sir James Smith. Smith named the sweet-smelling Australian shrub after his deceased protege in a way to honor his memory.)  Amyris Essential Oil Chemically, sesquiterpene alcohols dominate most of Amyris Essential Oil's composition making it exceptionally safe and non-irritating. For this reason, you'll often find it in skin care products as well as in natural perfumes. It can also help regenerate skin cells, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and add elasticity to the skin. Amyris Essential Oil is also an anti-inflammatory agent that may provide relief from mild inflammation such as insect bites, contact irritations or other skin conditions.