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1. Organic Unrefined Shea is the butter extracted from the sheanut, which is only grown in Western Africa. The shea butter I use is unrefined, organic and raw, this means that it hasn't undergone any chemical refining process or extraction. This raw shea butter is extracted in the traditional way by a woman's co-operative that is committed to empowering local women. It has fantastic moisturising properties.

2. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is coconut oil at its best - cold pressed from the flesh of fresh, organic coconuts. There is nothing added here, and nothing taken away. Just pure, creamy coconut oil with a beautiful coconut scent. It is fantastic for your skin.

3. Emulsifier Emulsifying Wax is a vegetable based emulsifier used for combining oil and water in recipes for lotions, creams, and other cosmetics. Derived from plant-based alcohols and derivatives in a sustainable way.(Cetereal Alcohol and Cetereath 20)

4. Glycerine Vegetable Glycerine is a sweet, odourless syrup-like liquid. This high-quality, Organic Vegetable Glycerine is palm free and derived only from non-GMO rapeseed oil. It has fantastic skin conditioning and moisturising powers. It acts as a humectant, drawing water from the air and works as an emollient, softening skin and locking in moisture

5. Phenoxyethanol is a safe synthetic ingredient, which is used at 1% to preserve the cream. 

6. Geranium Essential Oil is steam distilled from the geranium plant and is a light yellow/green essential oil with a beautiful floral aroma with citrus top notes. The geranium essential oil I use is sourced exclusively from Egyptian geraniums. This oil is very good for skin and also has calming qualities which can help with headaches, cramps and general stress.

7. Bergamot Essential Oil is the oil that is extracted from the bergamot fruit. The bergamot fruit is a citrus fruit the same size as an orange but the colour of a lemon and the essential oil is extracted by pressing the peel of the bergamot fruit. The oil is a yellow/green colour with a brilliant citrus scent and is great for your skin, with the added bonus of being good for calming anxiety.

8. Sweet Orange Essential Oil is pressed from the peel of fresh oranges. Sweet orange essential oil has a beautifully sweet and tangy citrus aroma, just like fresh oranges! This oil is great for dry skin and acne and also has a calming affect for nervousness and anxiety.

9. Lavender Essential Oil is the essential oil that is steam distilled from the flowers of the lavender plant, Lavandula Angustifolia. Lavender essential oil has an amazing scent and is known for its calming and relaxing qualities.