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Ingredients we use
Origin: Australia
Alfalfa leaf extract used in Simplicité products is medicinal grade,
which is the highest possible quality and of higher quality than plant
extracts used in organic skin care. Medicinal grade alfalfa is rich in
many minerals and vitamins and helps to reduce the appearance of visible
surface red lines.
Medicinal grade extract of Alfalfa leaf is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Allantoin is present in botanical extracts of the Comfrey plant, and is used in medicinal creams for irritated skin conditions.Our extract is medicinal grade which is higher quality than organic and natural skin care plant extracts.Medicinal grade extract of Allantoin is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Almond extract softens the skin and balances moisture. It soothes skin redness and replenishes and soothes dry, dull skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Almond is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry)
Origin: Queensland, Australia
Aloe Vera fresh extract soothes, calms sensitivity and helps to
repair skin. Only freshly extracted organic Aloe Vera juice is used in
Simplicité products, sourced from farms in the Murgon and Bundaberg
regions of Queensland. We won’t use the commonly used powdered version
from China which we consider to be dead with no activity.
Freshly extracted Aloe Vera juice is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry)
Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination/Dry,Oily)
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Combination/Dry,Oily)
Calendula & Orange Plant Nutrient Mask
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam
Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Foam
Origin: Australia
Our medicinal grade extract is from the root of the Angelica plant -
this extract firms and tones skin. It is believed to provide relief from
the symptoms of cold sores.
Medicinal grade extract of Angelica is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Apricot kernel extract contains essential nutrients for skin
improvement. It encourages sustained hydration and its antioxidant
activity supports elasticity. Over consumption of apricot kernels can
results in some health issues, but for skin, the medicinal grade oil
used in Simplicité products gives valuable results, especially because
it is combined with other high quality ingredients.
Medicinal grade extract of Apricot kernel extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination/Dry, Oily skin)
Rosewood Face Oil
Sage Face Oil
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil
Toning Invigorating Body Oil
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil
Pregnancy Massage Oil
Nutritive Body Lotion
Origin: Australia
Contains vasoactive constituents which improve circulation and
improve the appearance of skin texture. Arnica tones and assists in the
repair of the appearance of damaged skin tissue.
Medicinal grade extract of Arnica is used in these Simplicité products:
Sundew Cleansing Milk
Firming Rehydration Eye Creme
Origin: Australia
Nutrient-rich avocado provides high levels of vitamin A & D. It
gives deep hydration while improving the texture and elasticity of
parched, damaged skin. It also firms and tones skin and supports healthy
hair and scalp.
Medicinal grade extract of Avocado is used in these Simplicité products:
Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask
Lemon Night Creme
Revitalising Night Creme
Antioxidant Plant Serum
Angelica Lip Care Balm
Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam
Macadamia Body Scrub
Toning Invigorating Body Oil
Sensual Relaxing Body Oil
Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil
Pregnancy Massage Oil
Nutritive Body Lotion
Origin: Australia
Banksia improves the look of tired complexions and increases moisture
levels. It helps to protect against sun damage, including the
appearance of hyperpigmentation (bgridn patches). When used in hair
products Banksia restores damaged hair and improves body. It is named
after Sir Joseph Banks, the British botanist.
Medicinal grade extract of Banksia is used in these Simplicité products:
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Alba White Day Moisturiser
Origin: India
Basil is considered to be a tonic for skin vitality. Our practitioner
quality basil extract, is an excellent skin rejuvenator and helps ward
off early skin cancers, blackheads, acne and hyperpigmentation. It is
also renowned for its skin toning and tightening properties.
Medicinal grade extract of Basil is used in this Simplicité product:
Toning Invigorating Body Oil
Origin: Australia
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) protects surface tissue
structures. Aids in the repair of skin exposed to the elements. The
extract from these berries contains Arbutin which lightens the
appearance of skin. Our medicinal quality extract of Bearberry is
reputed to have antibacterial and antioxidant properties that are
beneficial for cleansing skin and improving its appearance.
Medicinal grade extract of Bearberry is used in these Simplicité products:
Alba White Day Moisturiser
Origin: Lockyer Valley, Queensland Australia
Containing powerful antioxidants, our high quality beetroot extract
helps re-texture damaged or scarred skin. It also contains vitamins A
and C, which work to clarify the skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Beetroot is used in this Simplicité product:
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Origin: Italy
We use only the medicinal grade essential oil from Italy which has
had the bergaptene removed. The low quality bergamot oil that is
typically used in other ranges contains contaminants.
Benefits: calms
skin irritated by exposure to the sun and wind, promotes a more
youthful complexion and brightens the appearance of skin. The oil is
extracted mechanically with machines called “peelers”.
Medicinal grade extract of Bergamot is used in these Simplicité products:
Alba White Day Moisturiser
Rosewood Face Oil
Origin: Poland
Birch leaf contains gentle natural cleansers and nutritive flavonoids
that strengthen and firm to repair the appearance of the pores.
Medicinal grade extract of Birch leaf is used in this Simplicité product:
Scientific Reference
Birch
leaf is known to be rich in flavonoids including quercetin, quercitrin
and hesperidin. (Wagner & Bladt Plant Drug Analysis: A Thin-Layer
Chromatography Atlas, Springer-Verlag, Berlin 1996). Birch tar oil is
used in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis. (Reynolds Martindale: The
Extra Pharmacopoeia 26th ed, Pharmaceutical Press, London 1973)
Origin: Simplicité Wild Bush Farm, Queensland Australia
Blue Mallee Eucalyptus is used for many types of skin problems
including rashes, burns, wounds and white “fungal” spots. It is
soothing, deodorising and antibacterial and contains terpenes which help
skin cells to resist early skin cancer changes.
Medicinal grade extract of Blue Mallee Eucalyptus is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Bluebell restores moisture deep within the skin and deodorises.
Medicinal grade extract of Bluebell is used in this Simplicité product:
Macadamia Body Scrub
Origin: Australia
Buchu contains high quality antioxidant flavonoids, which assist in the reduction of unwanted pigmentation in the skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Buchu is used in this Simplicité product:
Hyper-Pigmentation Serum A
Origin: Australia
Burdock holds moisture in the skin, has renowned antibacterial qualities and firms the top layer of the skin during application.
Medicinal grade extract of Burdock is used in these Simplicité products:
Oil Controlled Day Creme
Herbal Skin Cleanser capsules
Origin: Australia
Bush Gardenia encourages skin suppleness, smooths effects of ageing, reduces sun damage, moisturises and freshens skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Bush Gardenia is used in these Simplicité products:
Macadamia Body Scrub
Origin: Australia
Bush Iris improves elasticity, tone and hydration. It also improves
the skin’s resilience to drying out from environmental stress, as well
as cooling and moistening irritated eyes.
Medicinal grade extract of Bush Iris is used in these Simplicité products:
Firming Eye Creme
Eye Makeup Remover Lotion
Origin: Indonesia
Cajeput is an excellent anti-ageing ingredient - it relaxes the
skin’s superficial fascia layer and helps strengthen connective tissue.
Cajeput oil is produced from the leaves and twigs of Cajeput trees
ggridn in Australia which contain high amounts of anti-infectious
properties (cineol, pinene and others). Cineol contains terpene which
helps skin cells to resist early skin cancer changes.
Medicinal grade extract of Cajeput is used in these Simplicité products:
Cajeput: Scientific References:
Contains terpene (helps skin cells resist early skin cancer changes)
from Cineole (anti-inflammatory), borneol and thujone. Santos, F. A.;
Rao, V. S. (2000). “Anti-inflammatory and Antinociceptive Effects of
1,8-Cineole, a Terpenoid Oxide Present in many Plant Essential Oils”.
Phytotherapy Research 14 Sydney – 01/2012; In proceeding of: Conjoint
3rd Australasian Wound & Tissue Repair Society Meeting and 9th
Australasian Society for Dermatology Research Meeting.
Origin: Australia
Calendula’s bright orange flowers are a rich source of pro-vitamin A,
which is a nutrient essential for skin repair. It is also known for its
firming properties.
Medicinal grade extract of Calendula is used in these Simplicité products:
Antioxidant Plant Serum
Rehydration Serum
Results Lift Gel
Exfoliating Face Treatment
Calendula & Orange Plant Nutrient Mask
Rosemary Blemish Gel
Rosewood Face Oil
Instant Help Eye Gel
Lemon and Rose Bath & Shower Foam
Toning Invigorating Body Oil
Pregnancy Massage Oil
Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
Calendula: Scientific References
Ukiya M, Akihisa T, Yasukawa K
et al. Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor-promoting, and cytotoxic activities
of constituents of marigold (Calendula) flowers. (2006). J Nat Prod.
69:1692-96.
Jimenez-Medina E, Garcia-Lora A, Paco L et al.(2006). A
new extract of the plant Calendula officinalis produces dual in vitro
effect: cytotoxic anti-tumor activity and lymphocyte activation. BMC
Cancer. Results of the clinical examination of an ointment with marigold
(Calendula officinalis) extract in the treatment of venous leg ulcers”.
Int J Tissue React. 27 (3): 101–6. 2005.
Phase III randomized trial
of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of
acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer”. J Clin
Oncol.;():1447-53 22: 1447–53. 2004-04-15. McQuestion M. (2006). – The
prevention and management of acute skin reactions related to radiation
therapy: a systematic review and practice guideline.
Origin: Japan
Camellia provides important anti-ageing antioxidants to reduce the
appearance of sun damage and scarring. It improves local circulation.
Medicinal grade extract of Camellia is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: France
Cardamom extract relaxes the skin and has aromatherapy properties
known to help clear the thoughts and aid in recovery from mental
fatigue.
Medicinal grade extract of Cardamom is used in this Simplicité product:
Sensual Relaxing Body Massage Oil
Origin: Australia
Carrot is a high quality source of pro-vitamin A, a nutrient
essential for skin abused by the elements. With properties that work to
firm the skin and improve elasticity, they both are key ingredients in
reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Carrot extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination/Dry,Oily skin)
Antioxidant Plant Serum
Capillary Repair Serum
Rehydration Serum
Hyper-pigmentation Serum - Part B
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner
Calendula & Orange Plant Nutrient Mask
Lemon Night Creme
Antioxidant Plant Serum
Rosemary Blemish Gel
Lemon and Rose Bath & Shower Foam
Nutritive Body Lotion
Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
Origin: Hungary
Carrot Seed extract is a source of trans-retinoic acids - these help reduce the signs of premature age lines.
Medicinal grade extract of Carrot Seed is used in this Simplicite product:
Origin: Morocco
Cedarwood extract has anti-bacterial properties and also helps to smooth out wrinkles.
Medicinal grade extract of Cedarwood is used in these Simplicité products:
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner
Lemon Night Creme
Origin: India
Celery seed oil is a powerful antioxidant, which refreshes and
tightens the skin. Sourced from India, this practitioner quality extract
contains the highest levels of antioxidants available.
Medicinal grade extract of Celery seed is used in this Simplicité product:
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil
Origin: United Kingdom
Originally considered a ‘sacred’ herb back through history until 2000
years ago. Brings a healthy appearance to the skin. Reduces
uncomfortable skin sensations. Chamomile is shown to have a superior
soothing effect on dermatitis. It is commonly used for acne, allergies,
cuts, dermatitis, eczema, rashes and sensitive skin problems.
Medicinal grade extract of Chamomile is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry)
Flower Water Toning Lotion (Combination/Dry,Oily skin)
Exfoliating Face Treatment
Calendula & Orange Plant Nutrient Mask
Oil Controlled Day Creme
Revitalising Night Creme
Rosewood Face Oil
Capillary Repair Serum
RL (Reduce Lines) Serum
Rosemary Blemish Gel
Instant Help Eye Gel
Firming Rehydration Eye Creme
Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil
Great Outdoors Sunscreen SPF15
Coastal Banksia & Orange Shampoo
Scientific References
In studies, chamomile has been shown to have
a superior soothing effect on dermatitis when compared to a 1%
Hydrocortisone cream. Chamomile has also been shown to have 70% of the
anti-inflammatory effect of hydrocortisone cream. (Albring,M:Meth Find
Exptl Clin Pharmacol5, 575 (1983)
Chlorophyll purifies the skin and fights bacteria.
Chlorophyll extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination/Dry, Oily skin)
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Combination/ Dry, Oily skin)
Rosemary Blemish Gel
Origin: Sri Lanka
Cinnamon encourages contraction of skin tissue and contains
substances that encourage a protective coating to form on damaged,
scarred skin; for example acne or sun damage. The cinnamon in the One
Step Exfoliating Cleanser is the finest cosmetic-grade cinnamon powder.
It is sourced from Sri Lanka and is then softened through an extended
process. Our extract has 16 times the antioxidant value of fresh
blueberries.
Medicinal grade extract of Cinnamon is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: France
Clary Sage calms stressed skin, reduces the depth of wrinkles, tones the skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Clary Sage is used in these Simplicité products:
Lemon Night Creme
Nutritive Body Lotion
Clivers is a remedy for skin eruptions and congested skin. It contains coumarins, commonly accepted to improve circulation and help repair small blood vessels (eg capillaries).
Medicinal grade extract of Clivers is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Cocoa Butter is softening and deeply moisturising. This high quality
extract melts into the skin at body temperature and “waterproofs” the
skin.
Cocoa Butter is used in these Simplicité body products:
Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
Macadamia Body Scrub
Origin: Australia
Coleseed softens blackheads around the nose, chin and forehead.
Medicinal grade extract of Coleseed is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Lockyer Valley, Qld Australia
Cornsilk firms skin and reduces the appearance of ‘open’ pores.
Cornsilk soothes skin irritations - over centuries it has been referred to as 'the silken threads that sew injuries’.
This
soothing ability is due to Cornsilk being one of the few herbs that
contain the scientifically identified compound Allantoin (used in the
treatment of skin inflammation).
Cornsilk contains natural saponins (surfactants) which help skin easily absorb Simplicite face oils and Serums.
For hair use – Cornsilk cleanses and improves shine.
Medicinal grade extract of Cornsilk is used in these Simplicité products:
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry, Oily skin)
Oil Controlled Day Creme
Eye Makeup Remover
She Oak & Lime Conditioner
Origin: Simplicité Wild Bush Farm, Qld Australia
Crimson Bottle Brush calms irritated skin and soothes skin abused by the elements.
Medicinal grade extract of Crimson Bottle Brush is used in this Simplicité product:
Blue Mallee Bath and Shower Foam
Cucumber reduces the appearance of redness and improves darkness
under the eyes. Helps slow the appearance of the age lines. Cucumber is
cooling, toning and firming.
Medicinal grade extract of Cucumber is used in this Simplicité product:
Firming Rehydration Eye Creme
Origin: Australia
Cypress was a highly valued medicine in ancient civilizations. Its
plant resins help to firm skin, it is diuretic and improves circulation
and is renowned for its ability to soothe painful skin conditions.
Medicinal grade extract of Cypress is used in these Simplicité products:
Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam
Macadamia & Bush Gardenia Body Scrub
Origin: Australia
Echinacea inhibits the spread of bacteria through cell walls. It
helps to calm breakouts and acne and also firms the top layer of the
skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Echinacea is used in these Simplicité products :
Acne Anti-Bacterial Serum
Angelica Lip Care Balm
Origin: Germany
Elderflower is cooling to skin and reduces the appearance of surface wrinkles.
Medicinal grade extract of Elderflower is used in these Simplicité products:
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (normal/dry)
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Firming Rehydration Eye Creme
Eye Makeup Remover
Origin: United Kingdom
English Daisy (Bellis perenis) retextures, tightens, and reduces the
look of age lines. It also works to reduces puffiness and darkness
around the eyes.
Medicinal grade extract of English Daisy is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Albania
Equisetum contains natural skin cleansers, many nutritive minerals
and smooths scarring.It is from an ancient family of plant that once
covered much of the planet and that now form most of the world’s coal
deposits.
Medicinal grade extract of Equisetum is used in these Simplicité products:
Acne Anti-Bacterial Serum
Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination Dry,Oily)
Rosemary Blemish Gel
Origin: USA
Evening Primrose is a source of essential nutrients that promotes
elasticity, protects against premature ageing and enhances skin texture.
Medicinal grade extract of Evening Primrose is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry)
Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask,
Revitalising Night Creme
Anti-Oxidant Plant Serum
Angelica Lip Care Balm
Nutritive Body Lotion
Origin: Australia
Eyebright has traditionally been used in eyebaths to soothe and
freshen the eyes. Our freshly made extract also helps to promote skin
elasticity.
Medicinal grade extract of Eyebright is used in these Simplicité products:
Instant Help Eye Gel
Firming Eye Creme
Eye Makeup Remover
Origin: Australia
Fennel seed contains estragole, an active ingredient which is
effective in tissue repair and tissue regeneration. It also has
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well as increasing
cancer cell death. Estragole is a natural constituent of a number of
plants, but we extract it specifically from fennel seed as well as
basil.
External use of the fresh Simplicité medicinal grade extract of Fennel seed restores dull complexions as well as helping to tone and tighten skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Fennel seed extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Siberia
Fir extract is a warming remedy that revitalises and clarifies the appearance of skin. Our extract in Simplicité products
is from Siberian Fir trees – the medicinal quality we use can only be
sourced from trees that ggrid in the coldest, northern parts of Europe.
It is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising except when used in
high concentrations.
Medicinal grade extract of Fir is used in this Simplicité product:
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Fumitory contains antioxidants that improve skin texture, reduce
signs of ageing and helps fade age spots. It has been used since
Victorian times to fade freckles.
Medicinal grade extract of Fumitory is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: France
External application of Ginger extract promotes elasticity.
Medicinal grade extract of Ginger is used in this Simplicité product:
Pregnancy Massage Oil
Origin: Japan
Ginkgo is the oldest species of tree that still exists on the planet today. Individual trees can live to 1000 years.
Gingko
is rich in flavone glycosides that are known to improve tone and
elasticity of skin as well as reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Medicinal grade extract of Ginkgo biloba is used in this Simplicité product:
Sundew Cleansing Milk
Origin: Australia
Golden seal has been used historically as an eye wash for various eye problems. It also soothes, calms and protects the skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Golden Seal is used in this Simplicité product:
Eye Makeup Remover Lotion
Origin: Australia
Grapefruit acts to clear congested, oily skin; it also tones and firms the top layer of skin.
Medicinal grade extract of Grapefruit is used in these Simplicité products:
Exfoliating Face Treatment
Alba White Day Moisturiser
Lemon Night Creme
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil
Origin: Australia
Green Oats extract hydrates dry and dehydrated skin and reduces signs of premature ageing.
Medicinal grade extract of Green Oats is used in this Simplicité product:
Angelica Lip Care Balm
Origin: Atherton Tableland, Qld Australia
Green tea contains antioxidants that help to lighten the complexion and fade dark, pigmented areas. It firms the top skin layer.
Medicinal grade extract of Green Tea is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Bulgaria
Hawthorn improves nutrient absorption, helps to firm skin and smooth scarred areas.
Medicinal grade extract of Hawthorn is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Turkey
Hazelnut contains plant liposomes and antioxidants. It reduces the appearance of sun damage and minimises signs of early ageing.
Hazelnut extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Heartsease contains natural saponins which assist in the absorption
of Simplicité face oils and serums. Tones and hides visible lines and
reduces the appearance of “open pores”.
Heartsease extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Helichrysum extract tones small blood vessels.
Medicinal grade Helichrysum extract is found in this Simplicité product:
Capillary Repair Serum
Hibiscus improves the lustre and shine of the hair. Adds body.
Hibiscus extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Hydrangea is a naturally gentle cleanser due to elements within it
known as plant saponins. Hydrangea freshens the complexion through the
toning action of glycosides while improving skin texture. It contains plant resins that build body and strength in the hair and help protect from the elements.
Hydrangea extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Hypericum improves micro-circulation, reduces sensitivity, calms
redness, soothes. Contains nutritive plant flavonoids. The herb has yellow, five-petalled flowers, yellow being the healing colour. It has a very long history, over centuries, in the treatment of skin damage.
Hypericum extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (comb/oily)
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Oil Controlled Day Creme
Revitalising Night Creme
Antioxidant Plant Serum
Instant Help Eye Gel
Rosemary Blemish Gel
Origin: France
Hyssop improves the appearance of the skin over scarred areas.
Promotes a radiant complexion. Calms and firms. Antibacterial.
Desensitizes skin dried by the elements.
Hyssop extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Oil Controlled Day Creme
Nutritive Body Lotion
Origin: Australia
Jojoba gives suppleness, tone and texture. A long-lasting moisturiser, it deeply re-hydrates skin and promotes elasticity plus provides natural vitamin E. When used in hair products, it gives body and lustre to hair and protects the scalp.
Medicinal grade extract of Jojoba is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry)
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Firming Eye Creme
Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam
Nutritive Body Lotion
Toning Invigorating Body Oil
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil
Coastal Banksia & Orange Shampoo
She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner
Origin: Croatia
Juniper acts as a diruretic, improves and enlivens circulation, encourages fluid loss.
Medicinal grade extract of Juniper is used in this Simplicité product:
Fluid Cellulite Body Oil
Origin: Australia
Kaolin draws impurities and relieves pore congestion. It helps to brighten and tone the complexion.
Kaolin is used in these Simplicité products:
Exfoliating Face Treatment
Calendula and Orange Plant Nutrient Mask
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Origin: Australia
Kapok Bush improves the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Medicinal grade extracts of Kapok Bush is used in this Simplicité product:
Great Outdoors Sunscreen SPF15
Origin: France
Lavender balances oil in the skin, encourages elasticity and reduces
surface scarring. It is calming, inhibits bacteria and is soothing in the treatment of acne and pimples (1).
Medicinal grade lavender (only sourced from altitudes above 1000 metres) has ‘important antioxidant property via radical scavenging ability and antioxidant activity’ (2).
(Read blog article).
It is said that Lavender oil sparked the wider study of essential oils,
‘aromatherapie’, following its use on burns from a laboratory accident.
Medicinal grade of Lavender is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Comb/Dry, Oily Skin)
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry, Oily Skin)
Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Blue Mallee Bath and Shower Foam
Nourishing Hand and Nail Creme
Scientific References:1. Biological investigations of
antioxidant-antimicrobial properties and chemical composition of
essential oil from Lavandula multifida Khalid Sellam, Mhamed Ramchoun,
Chakib Alem, Lhoussaine El-Rhaffari. Oxid Antioxid Med Sci. 2013; 2(3):
211-216doi: 10.5455/oams.290513.or.044.2. Lavender:Antimicrobial
activity of four volatile essential oils. 8/10 Tony Pereira Bergkvist
Goteborgs Sweden 2007 Charles Sturt Uni.
Origin: Australia
Lemon reduces the appearance of fine lines. It clarifies the complexion and is antibacterial. It desensitizes skin exposed to the elements and its citral content has specific action against sun damage (See scientific reference below).
Medicinal grade Lemon extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Body Foam
Scientific Reference
Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants –
Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is
a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8
Origin: Australia
Lemon Balm calms, soothes and firms skin. Lemon Balm contains citral -
shown to have anti skin cancer potential ,so helps to reverse sun
damage and flaky early skin cancers. This anti skin cancer potential is
achieved through a pathway called induced apoptosis. See reference
below.
Medicinal grade of Lemon Balm is used in these Simplicité products:
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Normal/Dry)
Lemon Myrtle Citral Firming Mask
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants –
Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is
a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8
Origin: Australia
Lemon Myrtle contains the highest known concentration of citral, a
compound shown to reduce the ageing effects of the sun and reduce the appearance of photo-ageing including early solar keratoses. See
reference below.
Medicinal grade of Lemon Balm is used in this Simplicité product:
Lemon Myrtle Citral Firming Mask
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants – Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8
Origin: Congo
Lemongrass contributes to the overall healthy appearance of the skin. Refreshes the complexion. Antibacterial. Has an anti-Oxidant effect so it acts as a free-radical scavenger. Helps repair white fungal spots on the skin and tone enlarged pores. Possible skin irritation, at high
doses, in some individuals. The oil contains citral, methyl eugenol and
aldehydes. Has specific action against sundamage (See reference).
Medicinal grade Lemongrass extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Lemon & Rose Bath & Shower Body Foam
Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants – Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8
Origin: Australia
Lime calms acne skin through its antibacterial effects. Restores elasticity to the skin. Its citral content has specific action against sun damage (See reference).
Medicinal grade extract of Lime is used in these Simplicité products:
She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants – Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8
Origin: Germany
Linden Tree (European ‘Lime’) Flower extract is antibacterial and calming; it reduces the appearance of red streaks in the eyes. reduces skin irritations and fluid congestion.
Medicinal grade extract of Linden Tree Flower is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Linseed promotes lasting moisture levels. Contains essential micro-nutrients and Omega 3 fatty acids. It is used in herbal medicine to address problems of irritated membranes.
Medicinal grade extract of Linseed is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: China
Litsea Cubea improves circulation and is a natural deodorant. Importantly,
it has around 85% Citral content. Plant citral has been shown to have anti-skin cancer potential so it helps to reverse sun damage and flaky early skin cancers. See reference below.
Medicinal grade Litsea Cubea extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants – Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8
Origin: Australia
Macadamia oil and meal (small particles of the husk micro-refined and
tumbled until smooth) both contain micro-nutrients. Macadamia is one of the highest known sources of mega-7 fatty acids.
Macadamia meal and oil is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Macrocarpa improves skin vitality and helps it resist damage from environmental stress. Calms irritations, reduces appearance of age lines, also pimples. Macrocarpa is a red flowering eucalypt; the name means large fruit as the seed pods are the largest of any eucalypt.
Macrocarpa extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Mandarin helps firm and restore elasticity to skin and revitalises skin radiance. Mandarin also reduces sensitivity and helps to improve the look of scarring.
Mandarin's citral content has specific action against sun damage. See reference below.
Medicinal grade extract of Mandarin is used in these Simplicité products:
Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo
Great Outdoors Moisturiser with Sunscreen
Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants – Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8.
Origin: Egypt
Marjoram is from the Greek word meaning ‘joy of the mountains'. It is a warming remedy and is a potent antioxidant as well as being antibacterial. It retextures and acts as a general skin tonic.
Medicinal grade extract of Marjoram is used in these Simplicité products:
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner
Origin: Australia
Marshmallow forms a protective layer on skin, soothes skin irritated by exposure to the elements plus helps to smooth wrinkles.
Medicinal grade Marshmallow extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Melaleuca is antibacterial. It calms irritated and reactive skin, refreshes and tones. Indigenous Australians used Malaleuca as one of their earliest healing remedies.
Medicinal grade extract of Melaleuca is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Morning Glory helps prevent signs of ageing and works to fade hyperpigmented areas.
Medicinal grade extract of Morning Glory is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Mulla Mulla - rejuvenates elasticity and texture, improves moisture levels. It calms redness, enhances micro-circulation and helps prevent signs of ageing.
Medicinal grade extract of Mulla Mulla is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Albania
Myrtle extract improves circulation, tones and firms.
Medicinal grade extract of Myrtle Flower is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Tunisia
Neroli soothes inflammation and calms redness. It tones the complexion, improves circulation and gives a healthy glow. For use on the body, neroli extract improves the appearance of stretch marks.
Named after princess Nerola of Italy.
Medicinal grade extract of Neroli is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Nettle is rich in many vitamins and minerals. It reduces the appearance of surface red lines.
Medicinal grade extract of Nettle is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Indonesia
Niaouli gives a look of purity to skin. It helps reduce the appearance of hyper-pigmentation and enhances action of other ingredients.
Medicinal grade extract of Niaouli is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Olive leaf calms and soothes irritated skin. It is antibacterial and helpful for acne problems (See reference).
Medicinal grade extract of Olive Leaf is used in these Simplicité products:
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Norm/Dry)
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry, Oily)
Scientific Reference: Olive – Pinelli et al. Quali-quantitative analysis and antioxidant activity of polyphenolic extract from Olea europea L. leaves, 2000. Reference Olive – Synthesis and Assignment of Absolute Configuration of (-)-Oleocanthal: A Potent, Naturally
Occurring Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidant Agent Derived from Extra Virgin Olive Oils (potentially leaf extract).” Smith, Amos
B., III; Han, Qiang; Breslin, Paul A. S.; Beauchamp, Gary K. Organic
Letters (2005), 7(22), 5075-5078.
Origin: Italy
Orange Blossom soothes and calms skin, tones the complexion. It reduces wrinkles in mature skin, is of great benefit to sensitive skin and because it improves circulation, encourages skin regeneration.
Medicinal grade extract of Orange Blossom is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Sweet Orange quenches thirsty skins and elevates the senses, soothes
inflammation, calms on all levels and brings a healthy glow to the skin.
It tones the complexion and improves circulation.
Sweet Orange essential oil contains plant citral, a skin cancer preventative which helps to reverse sun damage and early skin cancers. See reference below.
Medicinal grade Sweet Orange extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Calendula and Orange Nutrient Mask
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Normal/Dry)
Sensual & Relaxing Body Oil
Banksia and Orange Everyday Shampoo
Pregnancy Massage Oil
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants– Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8.
Origin: India
Palmarosa hydrates and fades scars. It is valuable in reducing age lines on the face and neck and stimulates cellular renewal.
Medicinal grade Palmarosa extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (normal/dry)
Origin: Egypt
Parsley is antibacterial, antiseptic and calming. Therapeutic levels
are used in this product (as is the case with all extracts in Simplicité
products.)
Medicinal grade Parsley extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Passionflower improves circulation and enhances absorption of other nutrients.
Medicinal grade Passionflower extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Indonesia
Patchouli extract counters inflammation and is antibacterial,
antiviral and antifungal. It reduces visible wrinkles, shrinks ‘open’ pores and improves overall health of skin.
Medicinal grade Patchouli extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Italy
Peppermint takes excessive heat from the skin and encourages circulation, thereby enhancing absorption of nutrients and elimination of metabolic wastes.
Medicinal grade Peppermint extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Paraguay
Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara) essential oil is very similar to Orange Blossom (Neroli) essential oil; this is because they are both obtained from the bitter Orange tree. Petitgrain balances sebum levels, heals acne, antibacterial and calms excessive perspiration.
Petitgrain contains plant citral, a skin cancer preventative which helps to reverse sun damage and early skin cancers - see reference below.
Medicinal grade Petitgrain extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants– Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8.
Pumice is used in this Simplicité product:
Macadamia Body Scrub
Origin: Australia
Pumpkin Seed Oil contains anti-aging antioxidants. It helps to normalise sebum secretion and with minimising fine lines.
Pumpkin Seed Oil is used in these Simplicité products:
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner
Lemon Night Creme
Antioxidant Plant Serum
Origin: Australia
Red Clover extract helps reduce hyperpigmentation caused by hormone changes. Improves micro-circulation.
Medicinal grade Red Clover extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask
Origin: Australia
Red Grevillea extract encourages deep hydration and calms stressed skin.
Medicinal grade Red Grevillea is used in this Simplicité product:
Blue Mallee Body Foam
Origin: Japan
Rice Bran oil contains squalene and other fatty acids responsible for
moisture retention and immune integrity against sun damage. Promotes collagen formation. Antioxidant activity.
Medicinal grade Rice Bran extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Angelica Lip Care Balm
Lemon and Rose Body Foam
Results Lift Gel
Rehydration Serum
She Oak and Lime Conditioner
Origin: France
Rose Geranium reduces redness and calms inflammation. Encourages the formation of new skin cells.
Medicinal grade Rose Geranium extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (normal/dry)
Sundew Cleansing Milk
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (normal/dry)
Exfoliating Face Treatment
Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner
Damask Rose Day Creme
Revitalising Night Creme
Oil Controlled Day Creme
ilAlba White Day Moisturiser
Lemon Night Creme
Eye Makeup Remover Lotion
Macadamia Body Scrub
Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask
Lemon & Rose Bath and Shower Foam
Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil
Origin: Bulgaria
Rose Otto improves circulation and tones surface capillaries. It helps to reduces wrinkles.
Medicinal grade Rose Otto extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Damask Rose Day Creme
Sensual Relaxing Massage Oil
Origin: India
Rose petal soothes broken surface red lines, improves dry skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and calms eczema.
Our medicinal grade fresh extract of Rose Petal extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Damask Rose Day Creme
Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry)
Eye Make up Remover Lotion
Firming Rehydration Eye Creme
Lemon & Rose Bath and Shower Foam
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Normal/Dry)
Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Combination/Dry, Oily)
Origin: Chile
Rosehip - we make this fresh extract from the seed's outer husk as this is rich in natural vitamin C and skin firming bioflavonoids.
Medicinal grade Rosehip fresh extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Results Lift Gel
Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner
Origin: Chile
Rosehip oil contains at least 32% GLA (gamma linoleic acid). This essential nutrient is the beginning point for the treatment of early ageing, eczema, psoriasis, scars, wounds and burns.
Medicinal grade Rosehip Oil is used in these Simplicité products:
Capillary Repair Serum
Hyperpigmentation Serums A and B
Instant Help Eye Gel
Results Lift Gel
Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner
Pregnancy Massage Oil
Origin: Spain
Rosemary is regarded as sacred in many civilisations. Naturally antioxidant, improves the circulation to the skin, lessens the pain of certain skin problems. It contains terpene which helps skin cells to resist early skin cancer changes (See reference).
Medicinal grade Rosemary extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Comb/Dry, Oily)
Origin: Vietnam
We now source Ho Wood oil that has been steam distilled from the bark and wood of the Ho tree. This is because of a scarcity of Rosewood trees. The two species have a very similar aroma and properties. Ho Wood oil reduces sensitivity to light, wind and air pollution. It regenerates skin suffering effects of premature ageing and stimulates cells to expel metabolic wastes.
Medicinal grade Ho Wood Oil is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Spain
Sage is a natural skin cleanser that contains capillary toning nutrients. It inhibits bacteria in the treatment of acne and regulates sebum production. Sage extract contains terpenes which are thought to help skin cells resist early skin cancer changes.
Medicinal grade extract of Sage is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
She Oak fresh extract improves resilience of skin and hair plus reduces skin and scalp sensitivity.
She Oak restores a healthy look to damaged hair. Also, it acts in a way similar to Bach Flower ’Rescue Remedy’ to calm and settle, eg an upset, injured child.
Medicinal grade She Oak is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Southern Cross helps prevent hyperpigmentation spots and retain moisture in the skin.
Southern Cross extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Spinifex builds the overall health of the skin and is thought to help its renewal process. It improves resistance to recurring skin conditions and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Spinifex has been used to treat ‘cold sores’.
Medicinal extract of Spinifex is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Australia
Sturt’s Desert Rose calms irritations and restores moisture balance.
Sturt’s Desert Rose extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Eye Makeup Remover
Origin: Indonesia
Styrax benzoin is a plant alternative to Botox. It relaxes facial muscles, soothes and calms and is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. It improves skin's ability repair and healing of the skin.
Styrax extract is used in these Simplicité products:
RL (Reduce Lines) Serum
Origin: Australia
Sundew flower soothes irritated skin especially where extreme environmental exposure has caused this. It iImproves the appearance of sun damaged skin by helping to correct free radical damage. Sundew is a small
insectivorous plant.
Sundew flower is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Sunshine Wattle restores skin softness and texture.
Medicinal grade extract of Sunshine Wattle is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Thyme calms redness, is locally antibacterial and astringent. It
promotes healing and gives exceptional results for acne and breakout problems.
Medicinal grade Thyme extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Sri Lanka
Vetiver is a tall perennial scented grass. Vetiver extract detoxifies blood and tissues and enlivens circulation. It is named ‘Oil of Tranquility’ in India.
Medicinal grade Vetiver extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Violet leaf is an effective natural pore cleanser. It gently soothes inflammation. Violet leaf is a rich source of flavonoids.
Medicinal grade Violet Leaf extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: Australia
Crushed walnut shell that has been tumbled to smooth all edges is
used for both its exfoliating properties as well as high antioxidant and
fatty acid content.
Walnut is used in this Simplicité product:
One Step Exfoliating Cleanser
Origin: Australia
Waratah Flower extract calms reddened skin conditions.
Medicinal grade Waratah Flower extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Origin: USA
Wheatgerm oil softens skin and balances moisture. It contains soluble vitamins, squalene and important skin nutrients. Squalene occurs naturally in human skin and is thought to protect against the appearance of skin cancers. When exposed to UV light squalene converts to vitamin D and thus improves the skin’s utilisation of vitamin A.
Wheatgerm oil is used in these Simplicité products:
Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
Origin: USA
Witch Hazel is a natural skin cleanser; it calms swelling (of skin with cystic acne as well as puffy skin around eyes) and reduces inflammation. This is our own fresh extract (as all of our extracts are), not the commonly used clear extract which is made in China, usually contains alcohol and lacks so many active principles.
Medicinal grade Witch Hazel extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination/Dry, Oily)
Origin: Australia
Yarrow (fresh extract) tones enlarged surface blood vessels,
encourages improved circulation to skin to speed healing. It contains isovalerianic acid that encourages formation of new connective tissue.
Medicinal grade Yarrow extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Origin: Indonesia
Ylang Ylang flowers are spread on the beds of newly-weds in Indonesia. The fragrance gives a sense of euphoria as well as being calming. It may also be helpful in abating feelings of tension and anger.
Medicinal grade Ylang Ylang extract is used in this Simplicité product: