PRODUCT INGREDIENTS

Health Canada has made amendments to how ingredients are listed on cosmetic and skin care products. Ingredients must be listed using the International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) system. Though confusing to the general public, this system uses only one name for each ingredient, based on the Latin language. Below, each ingredient is listed by it's English name and INCI name:

English name
INCI name
Aloe vera juice
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Apricot kernal oil
Prunus ameniaca kernal oil
Avocado oil
Persea grattissima oil
Beeswax (unrefined)
Cera alba
Black pepper essential oil *
Piper nigrum oil
Calendula essential oil *
Calendula officinalis oil
Chamomile (German) essential oil
Matricaria recutica oil
Chamomile (Roman) essential oil*
Anthemis nobilis oil
Chamomile (Roman) hydrosol
Anthemis nobilis aqua
Citronella essential oil *
Cymbopogon nardus oil
Clary sage essential oil
Salvia sclarea oil
Cypress essential oil
Cupresses sempervirens oil
Dead sea salts
Maris sal
Eucalyptus essential oil *
Eucalyptus globulus oil
Geranium essential oil *
Pelargoneum graveolens oil
Ginger essential oil * 
Zingiber officinalis oil
Grapefruit essential oil
Citrus paradisii oil
Helichrysum essential oil
Helichrysum italicum oil
Hemp seed oil *
Cannabis sativa seed oil
Jojoba seed oil *
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Juniper berry essential oil *
Juniperus communis oil
Lavender essential oil *
Lavandula augustifolia oil
Lavender hydrosol
Lavandula officinalis aqua
Lemon essential oil *
Citrus limonum oil
Lemongrass essential oil *
Cymbopogon flexuosus oil
Mandarin essential oil
Citrus reticulata oil
Marjoram essential oil
Origanum marjorana oil
Neroli essential oil
Citrus aurantium oil
Neroli hydrosol
Citrus aurantium aqua
Olive (extra virgin) oil
Olea europaea oil
Orange essential oil *
Citrus senensis oil
Palmerosa essential oil *
Cymbopogon martinii oil
Peppermint essential oil *
Mentha piperata oil
Ravensara essential oil
Ravensara aromatica oil
Rose essential oil
Rosa damascena oil
Rose hydrosol
Rosa centidolia aqua
Rosemary essential oil *
Rosmarinum off verbenon oil
Shea nut butter *
Butyrospermum parkii butter
Soya bean oil *
Soja hispida oil
Sunflower seed oil *
Helianthus annuus seed oil
Tea Tree essential oil *
Melaleuca alternafolia oil
Thyme essential oil *
Thymus vulgaris oil
Vanilla essential oil
Vanilla planifolia oil
Vitamin E Oil
Tocopheryl acetate
Witch Hazel Distillate
Hamamelis virginiana distillate
Yarrow hydrosol
Achillea millefolium aqua
Ylang Ylang essential oil *
Cananga odorata oil

An asterisk ( * ) indicates a certified organic ingredient.

PRODUCT SAFETY

Essential oils (EO) are highly concentrated and need to be diluted prior to use in a vegetable carrier oil or lotion base. Tea tree and lavender are generally safe for neat (undiluted) topical application. It is recommended that a patch test be performed prior to use.

Those with very sensitive skin and allergies should perform a patch test prior to using essential oils. Apply one drop of the essential oil in a carrier oil, to the crook of the elbow and leave uncovered for 24 hours. If there is a reaction to the oil, do not use it. Ensure that you are not reacting to the carrier oil.

Children and Babies
Do not use essential oils topically on children under the age of one year. Hydrosols are a better option for babies. For children over this age, use about 1/4 the amount recommended for adults.

Citrus oils may cause photosensitivity. Avoid sunlight following use.

Storage
Essential oils should be kept away from light, heat sources, children and animals.

To prolong the shelf life of all products, keep them in a cool, dry place, away from light, use clean hands at each application and do not touch the essential oil flow restrictors.

 
   
 
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