List of herbs used and their qualities ;
Bog Myrtle [Myrica Gale] - Anti-ageing and insect repelling.
Comfrey- Speeds healing of unbroken skin.
Chocolate Mint– Reviving, delicious smell.
Chickweed- Calms Itching.
Elderflower– The complexion herb.
Heather flowers - Evocative of Caithness countryside.
Horse Chestnut - High in Antioxidants.
Lavender - Relaxing aromatic and healing.
Nettle - High in vitamins and minerals, good for arthritic aches and pains
Marigold - Gentle healer, eczema and irritant skin conditions
Meadow Sweet - Contains natural pain killers to ease aches and pains.
Red Clover - Skin Cleansing and estrogenic [for psoriasis and similar skin conditions]
Rose Petals - Mood lifting.
Rosemary- Warming.
Sage - estrogenic
Thyme - Naturally anti-viral and antibacterial.
Yarrow– Helps relieve arthritic aches and pains
List of Oils Fats and Waxes
Apricot kernel Oil - Very good for mature skins.
Sweet Almond Oil - Nutritious and emollient for all skins
Borage Oil - High in Omega 3 and 6
Cocoa Butter– Highly moisturising and emollient
Beeswax [Caithness] Seals moisture into skin.
Essential Oils
Lavender- relaxing and healing
Bog Myrtle - Anti-ageing and insect repelling
Scottish Pine –Clean smelling and insect repelling
Chamomile - Healing and relaxing, helpful with eczema
Mint - Numbs chapped lips, refreshing
Carrot - High in Vitamin A– Natural sun screen
Rosemary - Warming good for aches and pains
Thyme - Antiviral and antibiotic
Geranium– Mood lifting ,floral.
Vanilla-smooth and fragrant
Water Buffalo Milk - High in vitamins and anti-oxidants
