Botanicals possess a wide range of healing properties that can be used effectively to keep the mind and body in the best of health as well as looking good. These benefits include improving the complexion of the skin by stimulating cellular renewal and balancing emotions.

Botanicals have an almost endless list of therapeutic benefits, but only by using herbs and flowers of the very highest quality and purity can the best results be achieved. That is why each Naturally You product is made with the very best, botanicals to ensure the best possible results.

		Basil (Ocimum Bascillicum) Basil has many skin enhancing properties making it an excellent addition to your soaps and bath products. It is a natural skin toner and used to treat sluggish, tired complexions. Dried basil is also an effective ingredient in the treatment of spots and acne. Return to the previous page.
		Borage (Borago Officinalis) Used in aromatherapy as a treatment for mild depression, borage also has wonderful skin care properties and is a highly effective treatment for inflammed and sore skin. Dried borage also possesses useful herbal properties as an emollient. Return to the previous page.
		Calendula Flowers (Calendula Officinalis Flowers) Calendula’s gentle healing properties have made it a component in all kinds of skincare products. The use of Calendula is similar to that of Arnica, but it has a much gentler action and the additional benefit of wound healing. It can be used on all skin types and in all conditions. Calendula is particularly effective in the treatment of eczema, warts, burns, cuts and bruises as well as being a natural moisturiser. Return to the previous page.
		Chamomile Flowers (Chamomills Vulgaris) Chamomile has well-known sedative and relaxing properties. Frequently used in skin and hair care products for its cleansing and soothing benefits, chamomile is especially good for treating sensitive, irritated and dry skin and scalp irritations as well as being a natural remedy for sunburn. In freeze dried form, chamomile is an excellent, natural exfoliant. The anti-inflammatory properties make it good for rheumatism, arthritis, and other painful swellings. Return to the previous page.
		Cornflower Petals (Centaurea Cyanus) Due to its excellent anti-inflammatory and slightly astringent properties, cornflower petals are widely used in cosmetic preparations, especially for the area around the eyes. They are very successful when used for washing out wounds and for soothing inflamed skin. Cornflower petals contain anthocyanins (anthocyanidin glycosides), sesquiterpene lactones including cnicin as well as polyacetylenes and flavonoids. Return to the previous page.
		Comfrey (Prunis Dulcis) Comfrey's skin-healing agents make it an invaluable cosmetic herb. Particularly effective on dry, rough skin, comfrey will naturally soften skin and gently moisturise. The roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells to grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. Comfrey ointments are often applied to the surface of the skin to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, and strains. Return to the previous page.
		Elderflowers (Sambucus Niga) Elderflowers are high in antioxidants and its medicinal properties. Particularly effective on dry skin, elderflowers help balance skin tone and rehydrate skin and have a slight astringent quality making them popular ingredients in under eye skin care treatments. Elder is also an effective cleanser and moisturiser to the skin and hair. Return to the previous page.
		Green Tea Leaves (Camellia Sinensis) There have been a number of encouraging studies of the skin benefits of green tea leaves. Their antioxidant properties make them particularly effective on mature skin as research has shown that green tea leaves help to protect skin from oxidation, thereby possessing anti-ageing capabilities. They also appear to exert sun damage protection by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays. Return to the previous page.
		Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) The hibiscus flower is generally used for its skin replenishing properties. They have a moisturising and refreshing effect on the skin and tones and tightens without stripping away natural oils. In Pakistan and Nepal, it is hibiscus flowers that are used as a treatment for fever. Common hibiscus has been found to be particularly useful for children's fevers. Return to the previous page.
		Jasmine Flowers (Jasminium Officinalis) Jasmine flowers provide natural exfoliation and they hold skin softening properties that benefit sensitive and inflamed skin. Jasmine flowers also warm the emotions, calm the nerves and restores confidence, energy and optimism. Return to the previous page.
		Larkspur (Delphinium Consolida) A popular alternative to lavender flowers, larkspur are very pretty and a bright shade of blue. A popular choice in soaps and bath products. Return to the previous page.
		Lavender Flowers (Lavandula Angustifolia) Lavender Flowers are widely used in skin care as they work well in the treatment of acne, eczema, dermatitis, fungus, burns and wounds. They make a refreshing astringent as well as an effective moisturiser for dry skin. Suitable for all skin types, freeze dried lavender flowers are an effective and gentle, natural exfoliant for removing dead skin cells. Lavender is frequently used as an aid to sleep and relaxation. Return to the previous page.
		Lemon Peel (Citrus Limonum) Lemon Peel refreshes and exfoliates skin and effectively removes excess oil, makeup, surface impurities and pollutants without stripping the skin's moisture content. It also soothes and balances oily skin and can diminish the appearance of spots and acne if used regularly. Its diuretic properties are also used to bring balance to the fluids in the cells and ensuring optimum circulation. Lemon Peel is used to treat colic and upset stomach and is a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamin A. Return to the previous page.
		Mint Leaves (Mentha Spicata) Mint has been used medicinally for centuries for ailments such as nausea, headaches, gastric problems and stuffy sinuses, to freshen breath and even for its calming and sedative effect. Return to the previous page.
		Neroli (Citrus Aurantium) Pretty neroli flowers or orange blossom are widely used for their soothing and calming properties. A wonderful addition to soaps and bath products. Return to the previous page.
		Orange Peel (Citrus Sinensis) Orange Peel is rich in vitamin C and other fruit acids that are thought to benefit skin by increasing the production of collagen and stimulating circulation. It refreshes and exfoliates skin and effectively removes excess oil, make-up, surface impurities and pollutants without stripping the skin's moisture content. It also soothes and balances oily skin and can diminish the appearance of spots and acne if used regularly. Return to the previous page.
		Poppy Seeds (Papaver Somniferum) The microdermabrasion action of poppy seeds gently polishes skin helping to increase circulation and stimulate cell renewal. The perfect exfoliator for uneven, dry and rough skin, they relieve congestion and prevent flare ups of spots and acne. Poppy seeds have long been thought to have health benefits. With their abundance of carbohydrates and calcium, they are considered a good source of energy and are rich in linoleic acid and oleic acidans as well as unsaturated fatty acids. Return to the previous page.
		Red Clover (Trifolium Patense) Red clover is one of the most useful remedies for eczema and other chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis and particularly effective for children. Used externally as a poultice or salve, red clover is an effective remedy for skin ulcers, open sores as well as chapped and cracked skin. Return to the previous page.
		Rolled Oats (Aveena Sativa) Oats are rich in the B vitamins, contain the anti-oxidant vitamin E and oats are mineral rich as well making their value within a skincare regime incalculable. With soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, oats are also highly absorptive, hypoallergenic and help to generally soften skin. Oats are one of the best natural treatments for dry skin and when used as a facial scrub, oats gently but effectively removes dead skin cells, to reveal softer, smoother looking skin. In addition, cleansing and exfoliating with oats provides the bonus of a natural, healthy glow. Return to the previous page.
		Rose Buds (Rosa Gallica) Tiny pink or cream rose buds look absolutely adorable when placed on top of soap bars, bath crumbles or bath bombs. They also make lovely additions to bath salts or milk baths. Rose Buds are the most recognizable of our rose ingredients and can be used in countless creative ways to enhance the appearance of products, packaging and special projects. Return to the previous page.
		Rose Petals (Rosa Centifolia) Rose Petals are used in Skin Care products because of their excellent cleansing, astringent, toning, moisture retaining, stimulating and soothing effect. Rose petals stimulate and protect the skin, while moisturising and hydrating it. Capable of giving a boost to all skin types, rose petals are particularly beneficial to dry, mature and sensitive skin. Return to the previous page.
		Seaweed (Ascophyllum Nudosum) Seaweed is full of lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins, which are easy to absorb and so moisturise and nourish the skin. The seawater in seaweed is similar to human plasma, so it's an ideal way to get the nutritive benefits of vitamins A, C and E, and the minerals zinc, selenium and magnesium. Seaweed cleanses, tones and soothes the skin and regenerates body tissues, offering a new energy and it also helps to maintain a youthful appearance. It improves circulation, which has a positive effect on local fatty overloads and helps maintain the tone of the tissue, reducing the appearance of cellulite. Return to the previous page.
		Star Anise (Illicium Verum) Star Anise possesses no known skin enhancing properties however it is still a wonderful addition to bath products due to the decorative star shape. Medicinally, star anise is frequently used in tea as a remedy for rheumatism. Star anise has carminative, stimulant and diuretic properties. In the East it is used to combat colic and rheumatism. It is a common flavouring for cough mixtures and pastilles. Return to the previous page.
		Strawberry Seeds (Fragaria Vesca) Strawberries are full of vitamin C, potassium, sodium, iron, vitamin K, manganese, as well as folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also a great skincare additive, especially due to their mildly astringent properties. The strawberry flesh and juice helps create a more healthy and radiant complexion for people with oily skin as they improve texture and minimise greasiness. Strawberry seeds are natural exfoliants, gently removing dead skin cells and clearing pores and leaving skin fresh, clear and glowing. Return to the previous page.
		Wild Heather Flowers (Calluna Vulgaris Flowers) Heather has excellent anti-inflammatory properties and assists in the general heath and proper cellular functioning of the cells. It also has wonderful anti-aging qualities, as it has been shown to inhibit elastase, which is an enzyme that degrades proteins such as elastin, contained in the skin, resulting in an aged skin. Return to the previous page.