Product Description

Wondrous Skin 1.7oz

A “Wondrous Food” for the Face! 

One of my most popular creations, each jar contains many, many sumptuous servings of nutritious food for your face (or hands, or feet, or body!). Actually entirely edible - though I don't recommend you eat it! - this exquisite creation boasts a nutrient content unrivaled in premium skin-care products I've evaluated, even those that sell for much more! Originally formulated for cosmetic use, this creamy invention has prevented & healed radiation burn and bed sores and softened surgery scars, leaving them nearly invisible! Safe and beneficial for the delicate eye area. Will NOT clog pores!

Contains: Extra-virgin olive oil, grape seed oil, sesame seed oil, fractionated organic coconut oil, C/O aloe vera gel (100%), beeswax, veg. emulsifying wax. Chamomile, plantain, St. John's wort, lemon balm, Schizandra berry, rosehips, cleavers, sage, green tea, watercress, rooibos, cilantro, skullcap, passionflower; flowers of jasmine, calendula, rose, lavender; red root and burdock root, parsley leaf, yarrow flowers; oils of avocado, Kukui nut, sweet almond, macadamia nut, Meadowfoam seed, Sea buckthorn, wheat germ, hazelnut, Tamanu, safflower, sunflower. Essential oils of vanilla, rose absolute, lemongrass, rose geranium, carrot seed, parsley seed. Vitamin E acetate & citrus seed extract as preservatives.

Suggested Use: Apply small amount to palms of hands and massage into face and neck. May be used anywhere else and recommended for burns, abrasions, skin flare-ups. Because this creamy custard is so nutrient dense, a little goes a very long way. This formula does not contain sunscreen... by design. However, it goes a long way towards preventing burn, due to the anti-inflammatory properties of so many of the plants contained therein.

"WONDROUS SKIN" - The Real "Skinny"

NUTRITIVE BASE OILS

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (Olea Europaea) Contains polyphenol antioxidants that help prevent and repair damage to the skin, such as occurs in over-exposure to the sun. 

Grape Seed Oil (Vitis vinifera) - Tightens and tones, non-comedogenic, great moisturizer for acne-prone skin. Rich in fatty acids that nourish skin cells. Contains proanthocyanidin antioxidants that diminish the sun's damaging effects and lessen free radical damage. Promotes wound healing.  Most useful when fighting the ravages of aging.

Extra-Virgin Fractionated Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera) - Prevents destructive free radical formation.  Helps keep the skin from developing liver spots and blemishes caused by aging and overexposure to sunlight.  Helps keep connective tissues strong so that skin doesn't sag and wrinkle.  

Sesame Oil (Sesamum indicum) - From pure expeller-pressed Sesame seeds. Naturally active in vitamins A and E and essential proteins.

ROOTS, LEAVES, FLOWERS, STEMS, BERRIES

Parsley Leaf (Petroselinum crispum)    Very high in vitamin C, which may nourish the skin to reduce fine lines, scars, blemishes, and reduce pore size by stimulating production of collagen, necessary for cell reproduction and repair.  Promotes faster grown of new skin. New skin doesn't typically contain damaged cells, so blemishes and unevenness are quickly sloughed away and replaced by smooth skin. 

Red Root (Ceanothus americanus)  Red root is astringent, producing a nice toning effect to the skin without drying.  Native Americans used as a poultice to treat skin cancers.

Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) - Burdock root has been used extensively in ointments to treat various skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. 

Yarrow Flowers (Achillea millefoleum) - Yarrow infusions have been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema. 

Lavender Flowers (Lavandula angustifolia) From the Latin 'lavare,' meaning to wash, was commonly used to bathe wounds, prevent infection and care for a number of skin ailments -- from insect bites to burns. It has soothing, antiseptic qualities that make it a perfect remedy for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, sunburn and the like.

Sage Leaf (Salvia officinalis Tricolor) can help relieve itching and acts as an astringent.

Skullcap Herb (Scutellaria lateriflora) -  Traditionally used for skin infection and inflammation.

Passionflower Herb (Passiflora incarnata) - Used over burns, in anti-aging creams, for hemorrhoid inflammation and pain.

Watercress Herb (Nasturtium officinale) - Very high in vitamin C among other vitamins and minerals. Used to help heal blemishes or pimples. Helps skin blotches and spots disappear.

Cilantro Leaf (Coriandrum sativum - Acts as a natural anti-septic and anti-fungal agent for skin disorders like fungal infections and eczema.

Gunpowder Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) contains potent anti-inflammatory agents, reducing inflammation in the skin and, most importantly, having an inhibitory action on collagenase, a collagen-reducing enzyme that breaks down collagen. Since green tea helps to inhibit collagenase, the topical use of green tea helps to promote the health and quantity of collagen, thereby maintaining a firm and elastic skin.  In one clinical trial is was shown that the skin had measurably more elastic tissue content after continuous application of a product containing green tea.

Green Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) Used for many years in South Africa to relieve eczema and other skin conditions when applied topically. Rooibos is rich in antioxidants.

Calendula Flower (Calendula officinalis) - Prevents free radical formation and protects cells from their destructive effects. Anti-bactericidal, anti-infective, heals wounds. 

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) - In a 2003 study reported in the journal Phytomedicine, researchers found that a cream containing St. John's wort was significantly more effective than a placebo in relieving atopic dermatitis. Traditionally used to heal burns and wounds.

Common Plantain (Plantago major) Its leaves have astringent, soothing properties and encourage wound healing. Often included in skin-healing salves, topically applied plantain will antidote the black widow spider bite, brown recluse, and any other insect sting or bite, due to it's incredible drawing power. 

Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria chamomilla) Ideal for dry and sensitive skin. Naturally rich in properties that reduce redness and soothes sensitive skin that is irritated or inflamed.

Lemon Balm(Melissa officinalis) The tannins and polyphenols in lemon balm extracts have antibacterial and antiviral effects and are noted for speeding wound recovery time. 

Rose Petals & Hips(Rosa canina) -    Suitable for all skin types but especially valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skins. It has a tonic and astringent effect on the capillaries just below the skin surface, which makes it useful in diminishing the redness caused by enlarged capillaries.

Jasmine Flowers (Jasminum polyanthum) - Reduces the production of oil on oily skin, aids in clearing acne. Used as a moisturizer for dry, sensitive skin and to sooth skin irritations.

Schisandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis) - Helps the skin hold moisture and become full and beautiful. Increases mitochondrial energy for a more youthful complexion. 

Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Rubra) Native Americans used slippery elm in healing salves for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, and skin inflammation.

Periwinkle Herb (Vinca minor) - Used as a remedy for various skin disorders. 

MORE SKIN-NOURISHING OILS

Castor Oil (Ricinus communis) - Acts as a barrier agent and protective medium against harsh conditions and extremes.  Very soothing to the skin when included in cosmetics. 

Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites moluccana) Readily absorbed into the skin, it provides tissues with essential elements it needs and is especially good for dry skin, psoriasis, acne, and eczema. 

Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia integrifolia) One of the best regenerative oils available. Used as a healing oil for scars, sunburns, minor wounds, and other irritations.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes alba) contains over 98% long-chain fatty acids and is prized for applications requiring a moisturizing, rejuvenating effect to the skin. 

Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa canina) Very high in essential fatty acids, so great for dry, weathered, dehydrated skin.  Helps with scars and prized for wrinkles and premature aging.

Sea Buckthorn Oil (Hippophae rhamnoides) Highly prized for treating ulcerations, scar tissue, wrinkles, eczema, burns, etc. Cold extracted from whole Sea Buckthorn berries.

Sweet Almond Oil  (Prunus dulcis) Great for all skin types as an acting emollient. Best known for its ability to soften, soothe, and re-condition the skin.

Hazelnut Oil  (Corylus avellana) Known for its astringent qualities and because of this, it is best used for those who have oily skin but do not want to abstain from using oils.

Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum) 100% pure and cold pressed. Thoroughly researched, the conclusive evidence regarding its ability to heal damaged skin is overwhelming.  Its benefits are notable for the treatment of scarring, stretch marks, minor cuts and abrasions, rashes, sores, and more.

Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica granatum)  Much of the therapeutic skin benefits of pomegranate come down to its antioxidants. "It contains vitamin C as well as other antioxidants such as anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and tannins," says board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M.D. "Ellagic acid is a polyphenol found in high concentration in pomegranates."  Pomegranate seed oil has both strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may make it useful in helping decrease signs of aging such as wrinkles and dark spots. Pomegranate seed oil is rich in fatty acids, which helps your skin look more hydrated, plumper. The oil can also nourish and soften dry, cracked skin—and also help redness and flakiness. Additionally, pomegranate seed oil works great as an emollient for the skin and helps with eczema and psoriasis—but it can also moisturize acne or oily skin without clogging the pores. 

THE ESSENTIAL OILS

Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) (Family, Geraniaceae) - France - Exerts a "balancing" effect on skin and is therefore useful for all skin types. Used to treat eczema and psoriasis.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)  Long history of use in treating skin conditions and for its anti-inflammatory properties, helping to ease and soothe sensitive or damaged skin.

Rose Absolute (Family, Rosaceae) - Morocco - Known as the Queen of oils. Excellent skin-care oil, perfect for dry/mature, ageing or thread-veined skin.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citrates) - Helps the skin eliminate wastes and toxins, therefore it is supposed to revitalize sagging, sallow skin such as that of smokers and people with repetitive stress.  It is prized for its astringent properties, as well.

Parsley Seed (Petroselinum sativum) Astringent, antiseptic, anti-microbial.

Carrot Seed  (Daucus carota) Detoxifying and beneficial for dry, mature skin-types and can help to restore elasticity to the skin and could therefore reduce wrinkles.

Vanilla Absolute & Vanilla Oil Blend - (Vanilla planifolia) -  An antioxidant that neutralizes damaging free radicals; strengthens against dryness, chapping, and windburn in winter/harsh weather.

PROUD PARTICIPANTS

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) -  Widely used for the treatment of various skin conditions; minor burns, sunburn, cuts and abrasions, wounds, and frostbite.

Beeswax - Locks in moisture and protects skin from damaging environmental factors. It softens skin and creates a long-lasting protective coating against the elements. It also is a naturally nourishing moisturizer as well as being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-allergenic and a germicidal antioxidant.

Vegetable Emulsifying Wax Used with the beeswax to create a lovely cream that doesn’t separate.

Citrus Seed Extract - not just grapefruit seed, but the full citrus seed spectrum for superior anti-bacterial & preservative qualities. Vitamin E acetate - for preservative properties.

Vitamin E (acetate) - antioxidant properties and preservation of the cream.