The exotic of the Frangipani flowers restores peace and harmony. Frangipani deep cleanses and rejuvenates the skin giving deep moisturisation even for the driest skins.

Widely used in aromatherapy, Frankincense essential oil has a balsamic, lemony aroma that quietens the mind to soothe stress and anxiety.

Fucose is rich in plant polysaccharides that work to deliver even, long-lasting distribution of moisture which reaches maximum hydration after several hours.

Stem cells extracted from the Gardenia Plant have been proved to protect against the natural enzymes that destroy skin supporting proteins, helping increase cellular regeneration.

Geranium is an essential oil and perfuming component traditionally used for it calming benefits.

Warming and anti-spasmodic properties.

Ginkgo Biloba is rich in anti-oxidants and helps protect the skin from everyday stresses. It has anti-ageing benefits including skin firming and toning.

Ginseng is a stimulating root used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. It is known to help with a sluggish complexion and soothe tight, dry skin.

Glycerin helps attract moisture onto your skin to leave skin feeling moisturized, soft and supple.

Rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and sterols that can help protect the skins lipid barrier.

Golden root, also known as Rohodiola Rosea, grows in harsh environments. It is known to help protect the skin from environmental stresses, be rich in anti-oxidants and help condition skin.

Oil extracted from the seeds of Grapes are known to have excellent nourishing and moisturising properties.

Extracts from the root of the Great Burdock have traditional medicinal uses from soothing muscles to helping clear a sore throat due to its excellent anti-bacterial properties.

Green Tea protects against oxidative stress, thereby protecting the extra-cellular matrix and inhibits the Melanin producing enzyme to even skin tone.

Hibiscus is a source of Vitamin C with anti-oxidant properties.

Honey is a natural preservative. It also acts as a moisturiser by reducing trans-epidermal water loss.

Hops have been shown to have skin clarifying and sedative properties.

Shown to strengthen connective tissue. It reinforces the skins defense mechanism. In combination with other herbs it is considered an anti-wrinkle product.

Hyaluronic Acid is a powerful moisturiser found naturally in the skin. ELEMIS use very specific vegetable derived grades of Hyaluronic Acid which not only moisturise but also have anti ageing properties.

Hydroxyproline is one of four amino acids that are the main components of the protein collagen. As an ingredient it helps to smooth and nourish the skin.

Jasmine is an aromatic essence reputed to have emotional balancing properties.

Jojoba oil is known to most closely resemble skin's natural oil, meaning it seals in moisture and is very nourishing.

Juniper is renowned as a cleansing and detoxifying oil.

Kelp is a brown algae rich in Iodine, Vitamin C, iron and calcium.

Kiwi is used in our White Brightening programme as it has been shown to have a significant inhibiting action against Tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production. This means it is great at minimizing age spots and hyperpigmentation. It is also known to be rich in Vitamin C and is excellent at nourishing and smoothing skin.

Kukui nut oil is high in the essential fatty acids linoleic and linolenic acids. These acids are vital for the metabolism of healthy skin, is easily absorbed by the skin.

Lady's Mantel is a mineral-rich herb renowned for its astringent properties from its high tannin levels. It helps to tone the skin and maintain its natural pH level.

Laminara Digitata absorbs both oil and water making it an excellent all-round base.

Lavandin is a strain of Lavender historically used for its antiseptic properties. With a strong, sweet scent, this essential oil is often used to calm anxiety and worry.

Lavender is one of the most widely used essential oils with sedative properties. Its fragrance is sweet and balsamic which is both calming and relaxing. It has pain reducing effects is anti infectious and lessens the effect of burns.

Lecithin is a natural moisturiser and emulsifier, used in cleansing products.

Lemon essential oil is used for its uplifting fragrance with additional antiseptic properties.

Lime Blossom has been shown to balance excess surface oils and help clarify the complexion.

Used as a gentle exfoliant.

English Oak Bark helps balance and purify the skin. It is know to have antiseptic properties and helps reduce inflammation.