Our multiple-use skin and hair oil with pure rose oil was created during a phase of my life when everything seemed to be falling apart. I could not afford to purchase skincare products and my very sensitive skin was showing signs of the stressors that I was experiencing. My skin was blemished, extremely oily, with lots of visible pores and broken capillaries - needless to say I was at my wit's end.
During one of my bible studies, I came across the story of Ester who had to undergo 12 months of purification with exquisite oils and costly perfumes - all in preparation for her encounter with the king. And I heard this gentle voice saying: “Make your own skin products….” With absolutely no experience in skin care development, this suggestion seemed ludicrous - however, I was willing to try as nothing else had worked for my skin. And I knew I was being guided and that this was a journey of unwavering faith.
My requirements were as follows:
- It had to work - I wanted to see visible results and I wanted to feel a change
- I did not want an oily residue on my skin
- I wanted a basic recipe that did not require complex processing
- I wanted to use locally sourced ingredients - if possible
- It had to be affordable
- It had to be fragranced with a beautiful soothing scent.
I spent the next six months immersing myself in the world of natural cosmetics and experimenting with different oils. I eventually ended up with a basic formula that worked, using only three ingredients: Grape Seed Oil, Marula Oil, and Neroli essential oil. Neroli (a beautiful calming essential oil) was my experimental fragrance of choice.
One week prior to the production of our first big batch of 250 oils - yes, many people noticed the change in my skin condition, and wanted to purchase the oil - I again heard the gentle voice instructing me and saying: “You need to use pure rose essential oil". This really disrupted my planning, but I went on a search and eventually discovered an incredibly powerful rose oil with a unique and beautiful scent. I knew - this was going to complete the formula.
Why use only three ingredients?
Three represents the number of perfection: Father, Son and Holy Spirit - a perfect combination of grace and mercy and love - and with only three ingredients, there was no requirement for complex processing. I also wanted to ensure that the recipe could be easily analysed should there ever be any allergic reactions.
Why Grape Seed oil?
After having experimented with a variety of carrier oils, I simply fell in love with the light-textured and extremely gentle grape seed oil.
It locks in moisture, it's non-comedogenic and doesn't clog pores, it is known to treat acne, tighten skin, help diminish dark circles around the eyes, moisturises, reduces scars, restores collagen and fights ageing,
it quickly penetrates the skin due to its light and thin consistency - no oily residue.
It is also suitable for all skin types but is especially used by those with sensitive and/or acne-prone skin as well as those with oily skin. It has a neutral fragrance. I love it.
Why Marula oil?
This is my locally sourced oil of choice - our gentle powerhouse that can even be used on its own. This multi-purpose oil contains powerful antioxidants, high concentrations of nutrients and essential fatty acids that protect against environmental aggressors, help reverse photo-damage, boost cellular activity, hydrate at the deepest levels and repair the skin. Marula oil is also non-comedogenic and leaves no oily residue.
Why Rose oil?
Because I was instructed to include it and because this delicate, yet extremely powerful oil carries a variety of chemical compounds that bring wellness and healing to the body, soul and spirit.
It regulates hormone production, it is one of the best oils to give you shining, fresh and youthful skin.
It promotes circulation, takes care of the heart, reduces blood pressure and helps to cure headaches, asthma, dehydration, leucorrhea and various other infections.
It is an Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Bactericidal, Depurative (blood purification and removal of toxins) Hepatic - it keeps the liver strong, Nervine - a tonic for the nerves to bear shock and protects them from disorders resulting from age and injuries, Stomachic - soothes the stomach, sedates inflammation, helps it function properly and protects it from infections.
The Result
A perfect combination made from nature's very own selection of nourishing oils, that have been carefully selected, delicately fragranced and hand-packaged to provide you with that special moment of Being You, every time you allow yourself to be immersed in peaceful surrender and moments of calm. Our oils are all-natural, cold-pressed, highly nutritious and very lightly textured. The result is a naturally soothing, fast-absorbing beauty treatment oil that is suitable for all skin types including reactive and sensitive.