CHINESE HERBS & THEIR BEAUTY FUNCTIONS
Our skin care range is packed full of powerful Chinese herbal combinations renowned for their benefits. When we say full we mean it. No other skin care range uses as many herbs in such high quantities as we do. Feel and see the difference.
A POWERFUL HERB, RENOWNED IN CHINA FOR IT’S ANTI-AGEING PROPERTIES
Rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and essential oils, it is the perfect food for skin health and cellular regeneration. Strong antioxidant properties make it a skin anti-pollutant helping to fight against daily aggression and the declination of the skin barrier which causes dry skin, wrinkles and slackness. Lingzhi also retains water and helps maintain elasticity, keeping the skin hydrated and smooth. It also contains Mannitol, which is a skin energizer and antioxidant, and Saponin to enhance epidermic cellular activities and assist in providing essential nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells, making skin appear younger and healthier.
A POWERFUL CELL REJUVENATOR AND SKIN FIRMER CONTAINING AMINO ACIDS AND COLLAGEN
Ginkgo is one of the most precious plant in China. It contains Amino acids and Collagen to maintain skin elasticity and nutrition. Flavonoid and Lactone content can keep skin young and fresh, reducing wrinkles. It also has compounds which are anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, making it a natural cleanser.
A POWERFUL STIMULANT THAT INCREASES BLOOD CIRCULATION
Hong Hua invigorates sub dermal blood circulation to ensure healthy skin regeneration. It contains Palmitate, which is an antioxidant, as well as a vitamin A compound, Oleanic Acid to purify and balance the skin, maintaining healthy skin metabolism. It also has Stearic Acid as one of its components which is a great emollient and moisturizer.
AN ULTRA HYDRATING AND MOISTURIZING SKIN BOOSTER
Dang Gui acts as an emollient to soften and moisturize skin. It stimulates sub-dermal blood circulation to aid optimum production of skin cells and collagen, giving the skin a fresh, healthy glow. It contains vitamin A, which is required for development and maintenance of the epithelial cells in the skin.
A NOURISHING WONDER BERRY CONTAINING VITAMINS B1 & B2.
The world's most powerful anti-aging food, rated #1 on the ORAC scale (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) with the highest amount of antioxidants than anything else on earth with over 30 times more antioxidants than oranges. These natural antioxidants protect the skin against environmental damage and neutralize free radicals which damage the skin. Gou Ji also increases collagen synthesis and is rich in Beta Carotene (more than carrots by weight!), which protects the skin from sun damage. It also contains vitamins C, B1, B2, B6, E and other minerals, amino acids and nutrients such as isoleucine, tryptophan, zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, phosphorus.
AN EFFECTIVE NATURAL CLEANSING AND ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENT
Cnidium fruit has all the properties to make it a perfect natural cleanser. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and anti-pruritic. It has been used externally in China for thousands of years and is perfect to clean hard working feet. It also contains many essential oils to soften and soothe the skin.
A NOURISHING NATURAL TONIC USED THROUGHOUT CHINA FOR STRONG & HEALTHY HAIR
He Shou Wu is a powerful scalp stimulant and tonic used in traditional Chinese medicine to refresh and energize the scalp, minimize hair loss and prevent or reverse graying hair (in Chinese, shou-wu literally means "a head full of black hair."). It also has antibacterial properties to gently cleanse the skin.
A BLOOD CIRCULATION ENERGIZER
Dan Shen has anti-bacterial and anti-septic properties. It helps improve circulation by dilating capillaries under the skin to make sure that cells are nourished. It contains vitamin E to protect skin cells from UV damage. It helps to maintain healthy skin by eliminating harmful free radicals generated during cellular metabolism, with its antioxidant properties. Studies have shown that vitamin E may help skin recover from scarring. Vitamin E regulates the vitamin A level in cells, which is essential for healthy skin.
A POWERFUL MOISTURE REPLENISHER
Yu Zhu promotes the secretion of fluids to keep skin hydrated. Traditionally used as a skin wash to treat skin problems, acne, irritation, freckles, and blemishes, it contains vitamin A, which is required for development and maintenance of the epithelial cells in the skin.
THE ULTIMATE SKIN TONER
Wu Wei Zi has astringent properties to firm and protect the skin and help it to hold its moisture. Antibacterial properties make it a great cleanser. It also has a mild excitatory action on muscles to maintain tone and give a natural lift to the face. Traditionally used to treat skin irritations and rashes, and protect against the damaging effects of the sun and wind. Contains essential oils and ‘alpha hydroxy acids’ to exfoliate the skin and act as mild fruit acid face peel.
AN INCREDIBLE HERB FOR SKIN REGENERATION AND PROTECTION
Ginseng promotes blood circulation to increase the supply of nutrients and improve cellular function and regeneration to slow down the ageing of the skin, maintain vitality, elasticity and the regenerative capacity of skin. Contains Saponin which has the ability to enhance epidermic cellular activities. Saponin makes rough skin smooth by removing excess oil and dirt from the outermost layer of the skin. Saponin contains a compound called panagy acid, which has the moisturizing effect on the skin making it younger-looking. Saponin also assists in providing essential nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells, making skin appear healthier.
A POTENT SKIN FIRMING HERB WITH ANTI-CELLULITE PROPERTIES
Chrysanthemum contains energizing compounds which stimulate circulation and the dilation of sub-dermal capillaries. This not only nourishes the skin but also invigorates the metabolism of fatty deposits like cellulite when combined with massage and warmth. It also has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties to tighten skin and calm any inflammations.
A SKIN BALANCING EXFOLIANT
Bamboo fortifies and moisturizes skin. The pulp contains lignan which helps to balance oil production and prevent clogged pores. It is also perfect as a natural and gentle, anti-bacterial exfoliant.