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Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo

History/Benefits: Without a doubt, pumpkins are one of the most popular fruits during this time of year. Whether in our lattes or skin treatments, we’re more than happy to embrace them! In our latest blog post, we discussed some essential fall skin care tips, including the skin benefits of pumpkin as an ingredient. While it may be most fitting for autumn, using pumpkin in our routines can help to nourish skin all year long! Rich in essential vitamins, AHAs and enzymes, pumpkin helps to boost cell turnover, leading to smoother and brighter looking skin. Because the chillier seasons can really strip skin’s natural luster, pumpkin is a great go-to ingredient to restore a glowy complexion throughout the cooler months. 

Scientific Name:  Simmondsia Chinensis

Benefits/History: Derived from the nut of the jojoba plant, jojoba oil is a gentle emollient moisturizer, that can be used on its own, or as a carrier oil for essential oil blends. With a unique composition of powerful fatty acids, and a nutty aroma, jojoba oil is treasured for being able to help treat a variety of hair, nail, and skin conditions including infections, wounds, and the visible signs of aging. 

Throughout history, jojoba oil has been used as a medicinal oil to treat many kinds of ailments. Today, jojoba’s anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties make it an effective healing oil for the most common issues - and a few drops go a long way in combating dryness, acne, dark spots, and wrinkles!

Scientific Name: Equisetum Arvense Extract

Benefits/History: Rich in many nutrients and minerals - including iron, silica, and manganese -  horsetail skin healing powers lie within its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. Commonly used to combat skin ailments, burns, and rashes, horsetail’s remedial qualities are a treasure to the anti-aging world!

Scientific Name: Maris Limus Extract

Benefits/History: Maris Limus, the mud that comes from Israel’s renowned Dead Sea is a historical wellness favorite, and its skin benefits can be attributed to its unique composition of essential minerals and vitamins. Historically, dead sea mud has been used to treat health conditions by its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. More recently, dead sea mud’s properties are being utilized in skin care to combat various skin impurities and conditions.