KIND believe in the Power of Natural Ingredients, and for many centuries they have been incorporated into beauty and health care regimes across the planet, sometimes without you even knowing. Cosmetic and beauty companies have from long ago, used the earth’s natural resources to create specific products to target specific skin issues. Our face and body oils incorporate the well-known wisdom of using naturally derived plant oils that are free from chemicals and over processed distilling, to deliver key benefits that are outlined here.

Our product range offers multi-use oils that can literally be used by anyone. The only contra-indications would be if you are under the supervision of a health professional that asks you to avoid certain essential oil ingredients. However, if you took many of these oils on their own, most of them are used in cooking, food preparation and even capsulated to treat several health concerns. We take care to ensure that you are well informed of the active constituents of each oil and that you seek medical advice from an allied health practitioner if you are unsure. We always recommend a patch test first, on the face or behind your ears and wait 24hrs to see a result.

Here is a list of every oil that we use in our Face and Body range along with the information you will find extremely helpful.

Plant oils are for every KIND of body.

AVOCADO OIL
Vitamins E, A, C, D, B6 as well as protein, lecithin & essential fatty acids
In addition to vitamin E, avocado oil contains potassium, lecithin, and many other nutrients that can nourish and moisturise the skin. The antioxidants and vitamins in avocado oil may help to heal the dry, irritated, and flaky skin associated with eczema and psoriasis. When used regularly, avocado oil can keep skin hydrated without leaving an oily residue. This may reduce the risk of acne. Avocado oil also has anti-inflammatory effects, which can help to reduce the redness and inflammation associated with acne. Avocado oil may help wounds to heal more quickly. One 2013 study found that the essential fatty acids and oleic acid in avocado oil can promote collagen synthesis, which is the process of creating new connective tissue. The essential fatty acids in avocado oil were also found to help reduce inflammation during the healing process. The first signs of aging usually appear on the skin. Some studies have shown that consuming healthful fats, such as those found in avocados, can help the skin to retain its elasticity.

OLIVE OIL
Oleic acid, Vitamins E & K
Using pure extra virgin, and organic olive oil on your skin can replenish your supply of squalene, which is a lipid produced by your own skin and in fact all plants and animals. It can reverse the signs of premature aging, and even significantly delay the development fine lines and wrinkles. It moisturises and fights bacteria too. If you are prone to acne, using a soap made with olive oil may help decrease your acne by killing off the bacteria that causes the acne. Olive oil is also known to moisturise and hydrate your skin.

APRICOT KERNEL OIL
Minerals & Vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B12, & C – easily absorbed
Used topically, Apricot Kernel Oil makes a non-greasy, enriching emollient. It can be applied directly to the skin as a revitalising salve that soothes and prevents acne, inflammation, and dryness. It is known to diminish the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness. Enriched with Vitamin K, apricot oil offers a range of benefits for the skin and hair. Apricot Kernel Oil helps to retain skin elasticity, clarity, and suppleness. It moisturises dry, sensitive skin and smooths out blemishes, wrinkles, fine lines, and other symptoms of maturing skin… Applied to itchy, chapped, wounded, or sore skin, Apricot Kernel Oil facilitates faster healing.

SWEET ALMOND OIL
Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, protein & polyunsaturates
The fatty acids found in sweet almond oil helps the skin retain moisture and keep it hydrated while the vitamin E soothes irritation. This is one of the most powerful benefits of almond oil. As a very mild, hypoallergenic oil, almond oil is safe for almost all skin types – sensitive, dry, oily. It improves complexion and skin tone and can helps reverse sun damage. Certain properties in almond oil deeply clean the pores without clogging them.

If you find yourself constantly scratching and itching at your flaky skin, almond oil can help with dryness too. This is why we have it in our Better Than Beard Oil product. Almond oil can help to lighten the dark circles under your eyes and reduce under-eye puffiness. This is thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, retinol, vitamin E, and vitamin K.

Sweet almond oil reduces the appearance of scars, reduces the appearance of stretch marks and can be used on any skin.

RED RASPBERRY SEED OIL
Vitamins A & E
Red raspberry seed oil can slow the aging process, stimulate collagen production, and help your skin appear more youthful and vibrant. It is also beneficial for acne and other inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea. Red raspberry seed oil has more pronounced anti-inflammatory properties than avocado, grapeseed, hazelnut and wheatgerm oils and may prove to be the most effective oil to use in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.

ROSEHIP OIL
Linolenic acid
Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which are integral for tissue and cell regeneration in the skin. It’s no wonder that the oil has long been used as a folk remedy for wound healing, as well as the reduction of scars and fine lines. It contains provitamin A (mostly beta-Carotene) and is antibacterial. It moisturises and hydrates your skin and also helps smooth out a dry and rough complexion. Rosehip oil promotes healing and is great for acne. It is anti-aging and good for evening out skin tone and fading dark spots, and skin pigmentation as it can brighten skin.

CAMELLIA OIL
Oleic acid
Camellia Oil protects the skin from drying out while replenishing vital nutrients. It has an outstanding moisture retaining ability and is one of the most rapidly absorbed plant oils. Known for its ability to penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin, it helps promote skin elasticity. It is a rich source of Palmitic and Omega-6 Linoleic fatty acids, as well as numerous anti-aging polyphenol antioxidants. It is non-greasy and an excellent all-around moisturiser for the skin as well as for hair which is why we love it in our Restore Face Oil.

HEMP SEED OIL
Oleic acid, stearidonic acid, Viamin D
Hemp oil can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as prevent signs of aging from developing. The linoleic acid and oleic acids found in hemp oil can’t be produced by the body but can play a crucial role in skin health and anti-aging, so they’re important nutrients to add to a diet and to your skin care routine. An ally for acne: The anti-inflammatory gamma-linolenic acid in hemp may be the key constituent attributable to a proposed anti-acne action associated with this plant. Hemp may not only reduce the inflamed, swollen spots in cases of acne, but its GLA may also help to balance hormones. This would be particularly applicable to those people who notice that their acne flares in relation to their hormone levels. Hemp has lots of proteins to help with healing, offering building blocks to help heal an acne scarred skin. It has also been suggested that internal use of the plant helps to prevent the hardening of sebum that blocks pores.

MACADAMIA NUT OIL
Oleic acid, palmitoleic & palmitic acids (essential fatty acids)
Macadamia oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, including Oleic Acid (Omega 9), which are very moisturising, regenerating and softening on the skin. These fatty acids also have anti-inflammatory properties. The Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) in Macadamia nut oil helps to restore the skin’s barrier function and reduce water loss. The vitamin E present in macadamia oil has many properties that may benefit a person’s skin long term. It absorbs easily, making it an excellent moisturiser for very dry skin. We love this oil in our Invigorate and Meditate Body oils.

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Gamma linolenic acid
Evening primrose oil contains high concentrations of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. These compounds possess potent anti-inflammatory properties, which may help treat and prevent acne. Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid that promotes skin health by reinforcing the skin barrier, preserving water in the epidermis, improving moisture and suppleness, preventing skin infections, and regulating sebum production.

SEA BUCKTHORN OIL
Nourishes and protects skin, thanks to a rich concentration of essential fatty acids including fatty acids like Omega 7 and palmitoleic acid. It is highly moisturising and ideal for minor burns and wounds. Loaded with antioxidants like Vitamins A and E (particularly alpha tocopherol), carotenoids and lycopene; sea buckthorn oil may work to smooth fine lines and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and skin roughness. Sea buckthorn is also an anti-inflammatory ingredient that can be used to treat dry skin conditions, it helps protect the skin from damaging free radicals, and maintains the skin’s normal barrier function.

CHAMOMILE EXTRACT
Chamomile is excellent for conditions such as dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis because of its ability to neutralise skin irritants and its anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties. For those with sensitive skin, chamomile is anti-irritating, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic. We use Chamomile extract in our Restore Face Oil due to its magic on mature skin.

CARROT SEED ESSENTIAL OIL
Carrot seed essential oil has shown antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.  Carrot seed oil contains loads of carotol and limonene that is the powerful lightening agent in lemon oil. Carotol is also known to brighten dull complexions and lightens skin marks. Beta carotene also inhibits tyrosinase activity and slows the production of skin darkening melanin. Carrot seed oil also helps to stabilise and prolong the shelf life of all our oils.

FRANKINCENSE OIL
It has a rejuvenating effect, hence where our Rejuvenate name came from. It is especially good on mature skin. It minimises wrinkles and fine lines and reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes. Frankincense essential oil is a powerful astringent, meaning it helps protect skin cells. It can be used to help reduce acne blemishes, the appearance of large pores, prevent wrinkles, and it even helps lift and tighten skin to naturally slow the signs of aging. Frankincense essential oil contains properties that reduce feelings of anxiety, stimulate the immune system, and diminish signs of aging, among other demonstrated activities. Warning: Pregnant women and individuals with bleeding disorders are warned that Frankincense is an emmenagogue that has blood thinning effects, which may increase their risk of irregular bleeding.

CINNAMON BARK OIL
Used cosmetically or topically in general, Cinnamon Essential Oil is reputed to calm dry skin, effectively alleviate aches, pains, and stiffness in the muscles and joints, addresses acne, rashes, and infections, enhances circulation, nourishes the skin and can slow the signs of aging, and revive the skin tone. We use this in our Better Than Beard Oil product to help alleviate the ‘Beardruff’ phenomenon.

JUNIPER BERRY OIL
Juniper Berry oil has a calming and grounding effect. It is gently soothing and can ease stress due to its relaxant and anti-depressant qualities. It is a natural antioxidant, antiseptic and antibacterial essential oil and is the reason why we use it in loving doses in our Meditate Body Oil. It can also reduce the appearance of cellulite, and we encourage daily massage for best results.

YLANG YLANG OIL
Ylang Ylang Oil is best known for balancing and regulating oil production in the skin and hair to prevent excessive dryness and oiliness. It soothes inflammation and irritation on the body and the scalp while strengthening skin and hair. It is the main active essential oil in our Better than Beard Oil for that exact reason. It has a sweet woody aroma that can boost mood, reduce depression, alleviate anxiety, lower blood pressure, and decrease heart rate. Ideal for the busy bearded man.

PETITGRAIN ESSENTIAL OIL
With powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits, Petitgrain Essential Oil is a wonderful natural remedy to calm problematic skin. Whether it is rosacea, acne-induced irritation or even sunburn, this aromatic essential oil helps to soothe and heal your complexion. For those looking to achieve flawless skin, Petitgrain Oil has stimulating and toning properties to help pores appear smaller and the epidermis more even and smooth.

Petitgrain Essential Oil comprises a harmonised combination of balancing and cleansing properties. Not only does it help to level out the hormones that can exacerbate acne-prone skin, but it also keeps the epidermis’ sebum supplies in check so that the complexion is optimally nourished. Avoid exposure to the sun for 3 hours after application, as it is photosensitive.

LEMON MYRTLE ESSENTIAL OIL
Lemon Myrtle has amazing benefits in skin care for mature or oily skin.  It works as an astringent to help tighten pores and reduce irritations, with its antibacterial properties can assist with skin infections, wounds, and acne. Incorporated into our face oil because its skin whitening, and anti-fatigue antioxidants help to strengthen capillaries and minimise dark circles under the eye.

SWEET ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL
Sweet orange oil is high in vitamin C, and is known to promote collagen synthesis, which has the potential to strengthen the dermis, diminish fine lines, and is essential for firm, youthful skin. It boosts circulation, minimises large pores and the antibacterial properties even help fight acne. On top of that, vitamin C is an antioxidant, so it protects skin cells from damaging free radicals caused by UV exposure, so it prevents premature ageing. It has skin lightening and brightening qualities and can help fade blemish scars and dark spots.

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
Lavender essential oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and can restore skin health and prevent scarring if applied early enough to a traumatised area.  It can reduce acne, help lighten skin, and reduce wrinkles. Lavender is widely known for its affects on the immune system through aromatherapy and research suggests that it is beneficial for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness.

LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
Lemongrass essential oil has incredible purifying properties which make it perfect for skincare. These properties help to remove impurities, detoxify the skin, and leave it feeling clean and clear. Antioxidants are good for you as they help to neutralise damaging free radicals, which can be harmful to your skin. As an aroma it heightens awareness and helps to clear the mind. Emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, lemongrass is said to be the oil of energetic cleansing. It is helpful in uplifting your mood and is the reason why we use it in our Invigorate Body Oil.