Echinacea Angustifolia / Purpereum (H) (Cone Flower)
Echinacea was used by the Native Americans for toothaches, snake bites, insect stings and infections. The early colonists used Echinacea as a blood purifier. Nowadays Echinacea is best known for its ability to boost the body's immune system and help shorten the course of common colds and flu. In skincare products Echinacea has anti-itching and soothing properties and is commonly used in acne preparations.
Equisetum Arvense (H) (Horsetail)
Horsetail's properties include stimulating, astringent, soothing, healing and softening. It is a Silica-rich extract that is able to increase the skin's defence mechanism and strengthen the collagen in connective tissue. Thus horsetail is beneficial in anti-ageing and acne products. It is especially good in combination with Lady's Mantle and Coltsfoot at helping to counteract wrinkles in the eye area.
H Herbal extract/Plant Oil
EO Plant Essential Oil
N Compound with naturally derived components
NS Compound with part-natural, part-synthetic components
