Ambrosia Face Cream

Cold-pressed, golden jojoba oil is a wax rich in ceramides and vitamin E. Jojoba is often touted as being very similar to our own sebum, making it very well accepted by most peoples skin.

Deeply moisturising and nourishing, tallow contains many antioxidants and beneficial fatty acids that have a curative effect on a vast range of skin concerns, from medicinal to beautifying. Tallow is pure nutrition for the skin. Being both grass-fed and organic, this tallow is vitamin-rich thanks to the sunshine and grass that the animal was sustained on, as well as free from any pharmaceutical contaminants that are still given to cows that are grass-fed but not organic.

Cold-pressed, unrefined nilotica shea is the queen of all shea butters, with more essential fatty acids than regular shea. With a texture that is both rich yet light and silky, nilotica further enhances the smoothness of this formula while imparting a boost of vitmamins A and E.

It's more difficult to come by nilotica that is certified organic, but it was important for us to source one that is!

Golden ghee contributes to glowing and supple skin. Filled with antioxidants and vitamins, ghee is amazing skin-food and is used to moisturise and brighten the complexion

With sourcing and purity being the of the utmost importance, this ghee is both organic and grass-fed, traditionally made, and is of the highest quality.

Resins are a substance produced by trees (or bees, in the case of proplis) to seal and mend wounds in the bark. This hints at the function they also lend to our skin. Resins are regenerative and deeply healing to the skin, many with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties. Whole resins are melted down into this skin cream, providing a spectrum of benefits that are not found in the distilled essental oils alone. In addition, being akin to the blood of the trees, resins are a deeply grounding medicine from the forests.

Frankincense: anciently adored as a medicinal and spiritual substance, frankincense is rich in boswellic acid. This resin is anti-inflammatory and promotes skin elasticity.

Elemi: elemi has a particular affiliation with skincare, being prized for centuries in helping with the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.

Myrrh: this resin aids in healing blemishes with its antiseptic, healing nature. It rejuvenates the skin, contributing to healing and healthy ageing.

Pine: healing to a range of irritated skin conditions, pine is an unsung hero in skincare that everyone could benefit from thanks to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory nature.

Propolis: this resin is one that, unlike the others in this blend, is not created by trees, but rather by bees! Propolis is well loved in Korean beauty products due to its ability to fight acne and support skin soothing.

This steam distillation of rockrose is known to be powerful in supporting the reduction of wrinkles and fine-lines through its cell-plumping magic. It also supports wound and scar healing. Rockrose has been medicinally and in sacred rites since the ancient Egyptians.

Rosemary verbenone hydrosol is gentle yet purifying, decongesting the pores and calming irritated and rough skin.

Loved by all, sweet nectar honey is potent in healing and hydrating the skin as a antibacterial emollient. Kept in its raw form, honey also contains enzymes and a plethora of nutrients in a sweet little package.

Sourced from sunflowers, lecithin is used to emulsify this cream. Along with marrying the waters and oils of this product together, lecithin also softens and hydrates the skin as an emollient and water-binder.

Aspen bark extract is used here as part of our natural preservation system. It helps to prevent the proliferation of bacteria, fungi, and molds, while softening skin due to its natural salicylate content.

Elderberry extract is an amazing multitasker. Filled with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, this extract helps to prevent premature ageing and soothes and softens the skin. In addition, elderberry is a gentle preservative booster and helps guard against fungal microorganisms.

Beeswax helps to stabilise this cream while locking moisture into the skin.

Naturally derived from non-gmo sugarcane and anise, sodium anisate and levulinate act as gentle yet effective preservatives.

Magnolia bark is rich is magnolol and honokiol, which are strongly anti-inflammatory, fighting against ageing and inflammation. However, magnolia also fights against molds and bacteria, helping this product to stay fresh.

A minute amount of this AHA is added to balance the pH of the formula. The pH of our skincare products are balanced to around a 5.5, which is the average balanced pH of our skin.

Flower essences of pretty face, corn lily, desert lily, and manzanita are added to this cream to create a ritualistic experience when nourishing your skin.

Pretty face: the name says it all. This flower teaches us to see the beauty from within ourselves radiate outwards.

Corn lily: this essence resonates particularly with women in the ageing process. Corn lily helps us to celebrate life and the wisdom we gain through the years of it, rather than finding ourselves in the entrapments of societal views of ageing.

Desert lily: this flower helps us to recognise the beauty found in the natural world around us, which in turn helps us to see the beauty we are as part of this natural world.

Manzanita: manzanita helps us to have joy and pleasure in and for our physical bodies. This essence helps connect our body and spirit so we can appreciate this incarnation, which can be stiffled if we feel shame in our appearance.