Zero Waste Haircare

An overview of the Aromatherapy Blends

Please look at the information under our essential oil sections for specific information on the essential oils. However below is a guide on the aromatherapy blends available with our Zero Waste Products.

Bergamot

Fresh and Fragrant. The traditional key ingredient to Cologne

Bergamot, Orange and Geranium

Fresh Citrus like scent with floral undertones

Cedarwood, Lime and Black Pepper

A woody undertone with spicy fresh notes, suited for male blends

Cinnamon, Peppermint and Grapefruit

A complex scent which is enlivening with an underlying warmth

Clary Sage, Lemon and Rosemary

Herbaceous and Citrus, a good pick me up

Clove, Fir and Bergamot

Spring time in a Forest

Cypress, Fennel and Juniperberry

The Forest after a rainstorm

Cypress, Grapefruit and Bergamot

A mediterranean boost of happiness

Eucalyptus and Black Pepper

Refreshing and Uplifting with Peppery undertones for warmth and spice

Frankincense and Geranium

Mood Inspiring with the Positivity of Frankincense and the Hormone balance of Geranium

Geranium and Ginger

Floral and Spice, loved by all

Grapefruit

Pure and Simply refreshing

Jasmine, Frankincense and Clary Sage

Confidence inspiring, mood lifting and Feel Good

Juniperberry and Ginger

A scent that is popular in Male skincare formulations

Lavender

A forever favourite, comforting, reassuring and herbaceous

Lavender and Clary Sage

Relaxing and Mind expanding

Lavender and Rosemary

Fragrant and Herbaceous the scent of Summer

Lavender, Tea Tree and Geranium

A feel clean blend with Geranium to balance the skin

Lavender, Mandarin and Vetiver

Fresh, uplifting, Floral and Woody

Lavender, Sandalwood and Fir

Creamy Sandalwood and Herbaceous Lavender with the Summer breeze of Fir

Lemon

Refreshing, Citrus and Cleansing

Lemon & Eucalyptus

Fresh and Citrus with Enlivening and Awakening Eucalyptus

Lemon and Ginger

Citrus with a twist of Spice, wonderful in Shower Gel

Lemon and Pine

Fresh and Astringent with a Feel Clean

Lemon, Juniperberry, Ginger and Ylang

Spicy, Heady and Fresh and Indulgent blend

Lime, Fennel and Patchouli

Uplifting and confident building

Lemon and Rose

A classic blend fresh and a feeling of safety

Neroli & Ylang Ylang

Citrus Orange groves with the Orchid like scents of Ylang Ylang

Orange

Hard hitting scent of Oranges, both Sweet and Bitter

Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon

A lovely Citrus Fresh blend which awakens and refreshes

Patchouli, Bergamot and Lavender

Feel safe with this "hippy" blend of famous oils

Peppermint

Fresh, Cooling and Mind Uplifting

Peppermint Eucalyptus and Tea Tree

Fresh with Awakening feelings

Peppermint, Spearmint and Sandalwood

A celebration of Mint with the Creamy woody tones of Sandalwood

Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage and Bergamot

Sweet, Refreshing blend that is beautiful in Face Creams

Rosemary

A herbaceous delight of Pure Rosemary

Rosemary, Ginger and Geranium

Fresh and Herbaceous with Spicy and Floral undertones

Sandalwood and Orange

Orange is brought alive with creamy and woody Sandalwood

Tea Tree

Classic Australian Tea Tree great for skin

Tea Tree and Lime

Both Tea Tree and Lime combine perfectly to produce an Apothecary scent that is timeless

Tea Tree and Peppermint

Relaxing, Uplifting and an undertone of Medical. Blends containing Tea Tree and Peppermint really feel effective

Tea Tree, Peppermint and Eucalyptus

Fresh, Awakening and Minty a treat for skincare

Ylang Ylang and Rosemary

A Floral blend of Orchid like Ylang with a herbal twist

Ylang Ylang and Sweet Orange

Citurs Oranges with wafts of Orchid, a heady and Spa like scent

Understanding the Extracts

A concise description of the extracts available. Please see the extracts section of the website for more detailed explanations.

AHA Fruit Complex

AHA Fruit Complex for younger firmer skin.  Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) renew skin cells to reveal a younger and fresher skin appearance. Often used as a natural chemical peel.

Argan Extract

Argan Extract a natural anti-ageing ingredient that can be added to skincare and haircare formulations to provide free radical protection and rejuvenation

Chamomile Extract

Chamomile is a carminative, healing tonic used in skincare products for anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties.

Climbazole

Climbazole is a white crystalline powder used as a very effective anti-dandruff agent, specifically tackling the fungus Malaseezia furfur the primary cause of dandruff. Climbazole is 100% natural and a Very Effective Anti-Dandruff Agent.

Dandelion Extract

Dandelion Extract is typically found in skin products for skin ailments, to clarify the skin and acne based products. Naturallythinking Dandelion is grown and extracted organically at our Surrey Farm.

Fig Extract

Fig Extract contains B-complex vitamins, Vitamin C and essential minerals for a healthy lifestyle, making it ideally suited to luxurious formulations for those with a busy and sometimes stressful lifestyle

Grapefruit Extract

Grapefruit extract is suitable for reviving and energetic skincare to bring energy and vibrancy to the skin. A refreshing tonic that promotes energy.

Green Tea Extract

Green Tea is renowned for its anti-oxidant and free radical properties, making it the ideal ingredient for anti-ageing, skin protecting and mature skin products.

Lavender Extract

Lavender Extract is extracted from our Original Carshalton Lavender, Lavender extract is suited for use in blends to calm and condition the skin with natural anti-microbial properties.

Lupine Seed Extract

Lupine Seed Extract is a plant based natural peptide that is used as a film former for the skin and hair, providing hair protection and strength as well as smoothing the feel of skin

Rose Quartz Extract

Rose Quartz has been used by Stone Therapists to guard against radiation and to open the mind to "beautiful things", an excellent ingredient for natural skincare products

Seaweed Extract

Seaweed is an excellent source of Polyphenols and Iodine and is commonly found in anti-cellulite and obesity products as well as those products designed to reduce the effects of Sun Damage, promoting elasticity in the skin.

Sparkling Wine Extract

Pressed from French Champagne, the grapes are cultivated on selected vineyards and harvested by hand. Add an element of luxury to your skincare that has anti-oxidant / free radical scavenging properties.

Understanding the Actives and Feel Enhancers

A concise description of the actives and feel enhancers available. Please see the actives and feel enhancers sections of the website for more detailed explanations.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Juice soothing, moisturising and healing, ideal for use on sunburn and mild burns

Bisabolol

Bisabolol is a monocyclic, unsaturated sesquiterpene alcohol used as an anti-irritant in sensitive skin products. Bisabolol is a first generation anti-irritant, inhibiting the first step in the inflammatory reaction cascade. You can buy bisabolol online

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacylapidate-1

Butylene glycol dicaprylate / dicaprate

A natural and animal product free Lanolin equivalent derived entirely from vegetable source. With the same feel as Lanolin, this is the replacement product for many that are looking to produce ingredients free from animal sources or without the potential skin irritation problems of Lanolin.

Cetrimonium Chloride

Cetrimonium Chloride is a a light hair conditioning agent. Its use in conditioners and cream rinses to improve both wet and dry combing and reduces static electricity

Cetearyl isononanoate

Cetearyl Isononanoate is a medium viscous emollient with hydrophobic properties, which when added to a cosmetic product will help to soften, smooth and lubricate the skin

Farnesol

Farnesol is a nature identical, synergistic complex of active ingredients with deodorising properties

Glyceryl oleate

Glyceryl Oleate is obtained by an esterification process of glycerol and oleic acid both of vegetable origin. A hair lipid and skin lipid with re-fating properties

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a linear polysaccharide of high molecular weight, naturally occurring in the human body. A connective tissue organizer and hydrating substance, it is the most hydrating polymer known and can hold over 600X its own weight in water, giving skin volume and fullness

Menthone

Menthone Glycerin acetal is a colourless liquid used as an active cooling agent. It creates a strong, long-lasting sensation of skin icing, skin freshness and skin cooling. It has proven efficacy of up to 25 minutes

Squalane

Squalane is naturally derived from Olives and matches the skins natural sebum. Squalane is used to impart softness and improve spreadability, being soluble in oil. Can be used exclusively in high end serums.

Pisum Sativum

Pisum Sativum (Pea extract) is an Elastifying Anti-ageing, skin protecting, skin repairing and body resculpting cosmetic ingredient. Commonly known as Proteasyl

Polyquaternium-11

Polyquaternium-11 provides shine, detangling and de-frizzing benefits to hair  conditioners and shampoos by coating the hair in a clear film that adds visible and sensorial volume

Vitamin E (Natural)

One of the purest forms of Cosmetic Vitamin E possible, with a minimum of a 70% mixture of alpha, beta, gamma and delta Tocopherols in Sunflower Seed Oil