Our hand care formulation
ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are a great added ingredient to ensure your hands don’t dry out from frequent washing and sanitising. There is an essential oil for every skin type and every skin issue and we have a variety of essential oils added to every product.
Essential oils are the volatile oils derived from plant material usually by distillation. They are highly fragrant and concentrated meaning that they can be too harsh on the skin, so we mix and dilute them within our products so they can moisturise, sanitise and clean your hands.
Why should you use essential oils on the skin?
Natural essential oils are antimicrobial and antibacterial, so added in with our alcohol formula, it makes it an all round winner for skin sanitising and hydration!
The top essential oils for dry hands…
1. Lavender
Lavender is also one of the most popular essential oils as it has many benefits for skin health and can help support healing. This is the best for itchy, rough, dry, irritated skin and can help reduce scarring.
2. Geranium
This is great for balancing and promoting youthful skin. This moisturising essential oil may help to minimise wrinkles, fine lines and regenerate the skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties may help minimise red, dry and irritated skin similar to lavender.
3. Cucumber Seed
Cucumber seed oil is hydrating and can help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Refreshing, moisturising, like a spa in a bottle!
4. Sandalwood
This essential oil helps to tone and reduce inflammation while hydrating and soothing the skin.
ALOE VERA
Aloe vera has cooling properties and is anti-inflammatory which is why it is one of the most natural remedies for sunburn. It provides a protective layer for the skin and helps to retain moisture that is rich in antioxidants and minerals, boosting the healing process.
GLYCEROL
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a natural compound derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. It is clear, colourless, odorless, with a syrup like consistency and a sweet taste. It is a moisturising agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin.
It’s benefits are that it can…
- Hydrate the outer layer of the skin
- Improve skin barrier function
- Provide protection against skin irritants
- Accelerate wound healing
- Relieve dry skin
- Help with psoriasis
ALCOHOL DENAT
Alcohol denat is the ingredient that kills the bacteria on your hands and surfaces and can be found in a lot of cleaning products.