Of course, it's important to ensure that cosmetics don't contain harmful ingredients. No question about that. But isn't it nice to focus on the positive sometimes? To focus on ingredients that energize, nourish, soothe, and harmonize the skin? Today, we want to introduce the most important oils and fats in natural cosmetics. Where do these natural ingredients come from? And what effect do they have on the skin? Our skin is our largest organ. We should therefore pay more attention to it and take a closer look at the ingredients we bring into contact with it.
Vitamins and nourishing oils moisturize the skin. They smooth wrinkles, prevent skin aging, and prepare the skin for the perfect makeup. Let's dive into the natural makeup fairytale world of AND GRETEL.
From avocado oil to castor oil seeds to vitamin E – these 11 essential oils give POWER TO YOUR SKIN:
avocado
Avocado trees originate from Mexico. They are now also cultivated in Israel, Africa, Australia, California, and Spain. The above-average content of healthy fatty acids makes the avocado so beneficial for the body.
The cold-pressed oil from the avocado pit and flesh is easily absorbed by the skin and has a moisturizing effect without weighing it down. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids improve the skin's appearance and supply cells with vitamins A and E. This valuable oil supports cell regeneration, protects against oxidative stress, and thus contributes to a healthy, clear, and vital complexion. Avocado oil enriches the formulations of: LIETH , TUNKAL , ILGE , SUNNE , and TAGAROT .
Babassu
This South American palm species is revered as the "Tree of Life." It produces the world's hardest nuts, from which the valuable oil is extracted. Babassu oil is valued in cosmetics for its cooling properties.
When applied to the skin, it leaves a velvety, silky feel. Babassu palm oil contains essential fatty acids and is rich in vitamins B1, B2, and the antioxidant vitamin E. Babassu enriches the formula of: TAGAROT
rose hip
Rosehip seed oil, also known as wild rose oil, is a light yellow to orange-red active oil extracted from the seeds of the oval dog rose. Pure rosehip seed oil is also non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores like other beauty oils.
Rosehip oil is easily absorbed into the skin and is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and unsaturated fatty acids, which promote beautiful skin. Rosehip enriches the LIETH formula.
Jojoba
Jojoba is also called the gold of the desert – the evergreen shrub with its green, leathery leaves is a true contrast to the dry and arid desert in which the plant grows.
The valuable jojoba oil is found in the olive-like fruits of the plant. It is a liquid wax that corresponds to the fat mixture of the skin's surface – thus, it adapts to the skin's natural lipid film, nourishes, and protects against water loss without a greasy effect. Jojoba enriches the formula of: HOLT
Macadamia
The "queen of nuts" is the macadamia nut – the valuable oil is extracted from its seeds. The tree originally comes from Australia, but is now widespread throughout the South Pacific region, even as far south as South Africa. The nutty-smelling oil is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog skin pores. The oil provides a high level of moisture and is particularly suitable for chapped, dry, and sensitive skin. It contains a high level of palmitoleic acid, allowing macadamia oil to be absorbed quickly and almost completely into the skin. Macadamia enriches the formula of: HOLT
Mango seeds
One of the world's most popular skincare butters is extracted from the precious mango seeds. It contains numerous vitamins and minerals that make the skin even more radiant. Mango butter is one of the less hard natural exotic butters. Due to its oil composition, mango kernel butter has a moisturizing and thus regenerating and healing effect on the skin. Soft and delicate, it provides the skin with the moisture it needs and leaves no greasy feeling. Mango seeds enrich the formula of: HOLT
Shea
Shea butter is a true all-rounder when it comes to body care and health. The oil is extracted from the fruit of the shea tree. Its ingredients keep the skin elastic and compensate for moisture deficiencies.
Shea has anti-inflammatory properties, and its vitamin E, an important antioxidant, helps transport harmful substances out of the body. The body cannot produce vitamin E itself. Shea enriches the formula of WINT .
Sunflower seeds
Small seed – big impact! The sunflower, which grows wild in North America, was used by locals more than 8,000 years ago. Today, the sunflower is one of the world's most important oil plants.
Pressed from the kernels, the oil is enriched with a high content of linoleic acid, making it light, non-sticky, and nourishing. Vitamin E also provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to protect against premature skin aging. Sunflower seeds enrich the formulas of: LIETH , IMBE , WINT , SPRUSSE , and TAGAROT .
Castor oil plant seeds
An oil commonly known as castor oil is extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant. Unlike the seeds, which contain the toxic protein ricin, castor oil is non-toxic and was used as a medicinal remedy by the ancient Egyptians.
Used in cosmetics, castor oil supports the skin's moisture content and thus provides a smoothing effect. Castor oil from castor oil seeds lends a smooth texture to the makeup. Castor oil seeds enrich the formulations of IMBE , KNUTZEN , and TAGAROT .
Meadowfoam oil
Meadowfoam oil is extracted from the seeds of the small marsh flower "Limanthes alb." Due to its white blossoms, the meadowfoam is also called white meadowfoam. The oil is highly moisturizing, has a rejuvenating, anti-aging effect on the skin, and is said to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The oil's fatty acids do not penetrate deeply into the skin and form a moisture barrier on the uppermost layers, ensuring that the skin remains hydrated. Meadowfoam oil leaves the skin feeling very silky, smooth, and non-greasy. Meadowfoam oil enriches the formula of: HOLT
lemon peels
The oil, pressed from the peel of the citrus fruit, has a pleasantly fresh, tangy, and fruity scent. Due to the valuable ingredients and vitamins contained in lemon oil, the oil is very popular and healthy. Lemon peel oil firms, nourishes, and moisturizes the skin. Lemon peel oil enriches the formula of: IMBE
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is abundant in vegetable fats and various nuts and kernels. Known as the "beauty vitamin," vitamin E is essential for cell division and the renewal of the skin's layer. It firms and smooths the skin, moisturizes it, and regenerates its natural barrier.
Vitamin E enriches the recipe of: LIETH , ILGE , SUNNE , LUK , HOLT, SPRUSSE , KNUTZEN
All these wonderful natural boosters make contemporary, high-end makeup extra nourishing. Do you have any questions about our oils, ingredients in general, or our certification? Feel free to find out more here .
