Ingredients we use S-Z
Sage – practitioner quality
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 help skin cells resist early skin cancer changes.
Sage extract is used in these Simplicité products:
- Plant Gel Cleanser (Comb/Dry, Oily)
- Exfoliating Face Treatment
- Oil Controlled Day Creme
- Sage Face Oil
- Rosemary Blemish Gel
- Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme
- Toning Invigorating Body Oil
- Nutritive Body Lotion
Scientific References:
1. Contains terpene (helps skin cells resist early skin cancer changes) from C ineole (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 (4): 240–244. oi:10.1002/1099-1573(200006)14:4<240::AID-PTR573>3.0.CO;2-X. PMID 10861965.
Sandalwood – practitioner quality
Origin: Western Australia
Sandalwood extract helps reduce redness of various skin conditions. It encourages skin renewal, calms irritation and improves texture of cracked, chapped skin.
Sandalwood extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Sesame Seed – medicinal grade
Origin: Burkina Faso
Sesame Seed hydrates and softens the skin. It enhances deep moisture reserves and is rich in nourishing elements. Because medicinal grade sesame contains a plant compound called Pinoresinol it can reverse sun damage and inhibit the growth of early skin cancers.
Sesame Seed extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Southern Cross (Australian Bush Flower)
Southern Cross helps prevent hyperpigmentation spots and retain moisture in the skin.
Southern Cross extract is used in this Simplicité product:
Spinifex (Australian Bush Flower)
Spinifex builds the overall health of the skin and is thought to help the renewal process. It improves resistance to recurring skin conditions and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Spinifex has been used for ‘cold sores’.
Spinifex extract is used in these Simplicité products:
- Waratah & Beetroot Plant Mask
- Angelica Lip Care Balm
Spruce
Spruce is antimicrobial and antiseptic.
Spruce extract is used in these Simplicité products:
- Blue Mallee Bath & Shower Foam
- Plant Gel Cleanser (Comb/Dry, Oily Skin)
- Rosemary Blemish Gel
- Macadamia Body Scrub
- Blue Mallee Bath and Shower Foam
Sturt’s Desert Rose – Australian Bush Flower
Sturt’s Desert Rose calms irritations and restores moisture balance.
Sturt’s Desert Rose extract is used in this Simplicité product:
- Eye Makeup Remover
Styrax benzoin
Styrax benzoin is plant alternative to Botox. Relaxes facial muscles. Soothes and calms. Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial. Stimulates tissue renewal. Activates repair and healing of the skin.
Styrax extract is used in these Simplicité products:
- Results Lift Gel
- RL (Reduce Lines) Serum
Sundew flower
Origin: Australia
Soothes irritated skin especially where due to extreme environmental exposures. Improves the appearance of sun damaged skin by helping to correct the damage done by free radicals. Sundew is a small insectivorous plant.
Sundew flower is used in this Simplicité product:
- Sundew Cleansing Milk
Sunshine Wattle
Sunshine Wattle restores softness and texture.
Sunshine Wattle extract is used in this Simplicité product:
- Great Outdoors Sunscreen SPF 15
Thyme
Thyme calms redness, is locally antibacterial and astringent. Promotes healing. Exceptional results for acne and breakout problems.
Thyme extract is used in these Simplicité products:
- Acne Antibacterial Serum
- Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry, Oily Skin)
- One Step Exfoliating Cleanser
Vetiver
Vetiver is a tall perennial scented grass. Detoxifies the blood and tissues. Improves and enlivens the circulation. Named ‘Oil of Tranquility’ in India.
Vetiver extract is used in this Simplicité product:
- Toning Invigorating Body Oil
Violet leaf
Violet leaf is an effective natural cleanser of the pores. Soothes inflammation. A source of flavonoids.
Violet Leaf extract is used in this Simplicité product:
- One Step Exfoliating Cleanser
Walnut
Origin: Australia
Crushed walnut shell that has been tumbled to smooth all edges is used for both its exfoliating properties as well as its high antioxidant and fatty acid content.
Walnut is used in this Simplicité product:
- One Step Exfoliating Cleanser
Waratah Flower
Origin: Australia
Waratah Flower calms reddened skin conditions.
Waratah Flower is used in this Simplicité product:
- Waratah Flower and Beetroot Creme Mask
Wheat Germ - practitioner quality
Origin: Simplicité Wild Bush Farm, Queensland Australia
Wheatgerm softens the 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 extract is used in these Simplicité products:
- Antioxidant Plant Serum
- Capillary Repair Serum
- Calendula & Orange Mask
- Firming Rehydration Eye Creme
- Fluid Cellulite Body Oil
- Hyperpigmentation Serum B
- Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter
- Macadamia Body Scrub
- Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil
- Revitalising Night Creme
- Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner
- Rosewood Face Oil
- Sage Face Oil
- Sundew Cleansing Milk
- Rehydration Serum
Scientific Reference:
Squalene – Kelly GS. Squalene potential clinical uses. Altern Med Rev. 1999; 4:29-36. Newmark HL, Squalene, olive oil, cancer risk: review and hypothesis. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 1997; 6:1101-1103. Rao CV et al Chemopreventive effect of squalene on colon cancer. Carcinogenesis. 1998; 19:287-290. Smith TJ et al. Inhibition of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone-induced lung tumorogenesis by dietary olive oil and squalene. Carcinogenesis. 1998; 19:703-706. Storm HM et al. Radioprotection by dietary squalene. Lipids. 1993; 28:555-559.
Witch Hazel - medicinal grade, our fresh extract
Witch Hazel is a natural skin cleanser; calms swelling,(of cystic acne as well as for puffy eyes) 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.
Witch Hazel is used in these Simplicité products:
Yarrow
Yarrow extract encourages improved circulation to skin to hasten healing, encourages formation of new connective tissue through action of isovalerianic acid.
Yarrow extract is used in these Simplicité products:
Ylang Ylang - practitioner grade
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.
Ylang Ylang extract is used in this Simplicité product: