OUR INGREDIENTS - the Gift of Nature
There is nothing so magical as nature’s abundant gift to us. At Essona Organics, we believe that to create the greatest harmony and balance in our environment, the essence of nature’s elements must be present. From the highest fertile mountains to the deepest oceans, from the rain forests to the deserts, rich, exotic, botanical ingredients have been collected and skillfully crafted into the purest skin care and nutrition products available today. Each carefully selected ingredient contains a life force energy that remains within the product. We acknowledge the mind-body connection and its importance in holistic beauty, vital energy and longevity. We will help you achieve a beautiful, healthy glow that will radiate from the inside out.
We use a fresh, high-quality “gourmet” approach.
All active ingredients are standardized, clinically-tested, fresh and effective.
Ingredients contain a life force energy.
Essona ingredients are eco-dynamic.
We incorporate all the finest elements of nature chosen from all over the world to enhance, nourish and rejuvenate your essence and enhance your lasting beauty and wellness.
We do not test on animals or use ingredients from companies that do.
Vegan, Kosher, Gluten-free, wildcrafted, fair-trade, from natural sources.
Free of caustic preservatives, synthetic additives, petrochemicals, pesticides, herbicides, irridation, artificial colors or perfumes, hormones GMO's or other harmful chemicals.
Ingredient Library
Acai (organic)
One of the highest ORAC value fruits in the world. It is widely used in de-aging and to support healthy and normal cellular tissue growth
Almond Oil (organic)
Prunus dulcis
This popular light, sweet-smelling oil is an emollient that softens the skin and reduces moisture loss. It contains vitamins A and E, important in skincare, as well as high levels of unsaturated essential fatty acids.
Aloe Vera (organic)
Used to detoxify the body and cleanse the colon, and help the digestive tract to work smoothly.
Apricot Kernel Oil (organic)
Prunus armeniaca
Used in our moisturisers, this fragrant oil is rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. It is a readily absorbed emollient that improves the texture and health of skin, especially if sensitive, dry or mature.
Aronia
Supports the maintenance of healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels and aids with proper digestion.
Avocado Oil (organic)
Persea gratissima
Extracted from dried fruit, avocado oil has a heavy texture and is vitamin-, mineral- and fatty-acid rich, so we use it in products for dry and mature skin. It absorbs easily and thus it is a useful base to draw other ingredients into the skin.
Blue Green Algae (organic)
Used to increase energy, stamina, and to enhance memory and clarity
Borage Oil (organic)
Borago officinalis
Obtained from seeds, borage oil is one of the richest sources of gamma linolenic acid, which is important in skincare. The oil keeps skin supple and nourished, especially where skin is dry or ageing. It is also a soothing anti-inflammatory.
Castor Oil (organic)
Ricinus communis
Castor oil is a thick, viscous oil extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant. Although the seeds are poisonous due to their ricin content, the extracted oil is ricin-free and therefore not toxic.
Cocoa Butter (organic and fair trade) v Theobroma cacao
High in saturated fatty acids, cocoa butter is solid at room temperature but melts at body temperature, absorbing easily into the skin. It is traditionally used to smooth wrinkles and stretch marks, and it also helps to thicken products.
Coconut Oil
Cocos nucifera
Coconut oil is a highly saturated fat that is commonly used in cosmetics as a nourishing, thickening base that gives skin a satiny finish. We use it in our cleansers, soaps, shampoos and conditioners for its cleansing, moisturising action.
Elderberry
Traditionally used to build the immune system, for cardiovascular health, free radical protection and skin detoxifier.
Evening Primrose Oil (organic)
Oenothera biennis
Evening primrose oil is found in the plantís seeds. It is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, which is used by the body to repair and improve the quality of skin tissue. It is moisturising, helping to ease dry and irritated skin.
Goji
Rich source of antioxidant carotenoids, plus 21 trace minerals and 19 amino acids as well as complex B-vitamins
Grapeseed Oil
Vitis vinifera
Light and odourless, this oil is extracted from grape seeds and makes a neutral base for lotions and body oil blends. Despite being antioxidant- and vitamin-rich, it is mild enough to be used in products suitable for sensitive skin.
Hazelnut Oil (organic)
Corylus avellana
Hazelnut oil is a light base oil. It penetrates the skin quickly, stimulating circulation and gently astringing, which can improve the texture and tone of the skin. It gives products a fresh, nutty aroma.
Jojoba Oil (organic)
Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax from the seeds of desert-dwelling jojoba shrubs. Sweetly smelling, it is thick and protective, and therefore used for dry, mature, hardened or sunburnt skin. It is easily absorbed and does not clog pores.
Mangosteen (organic)
Contains xanthones that are very potent antioxidants and exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory
properties.
Maqui (organic)
Supports the CV system by encouraging blood flow, and may provide benefits for the immune system, as well as supporting bone and joint health.
Noni (organic)
Known as the “Queen of Health Plants”. Contains immunomodulatory polysaccharide substances to support the immune system.
Olive Oil (organic)
Olea europaea
Obtained from the flesh of the fruit, olives yield a heavy, greenish oil with emollient and anti-inflammatory properties. Olive oil is beneficial for dry skin and wrinkles, especially when combined with other base oils. It is moisturising and soothing.
Pomegranete
Traditionally used to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and support prostrate health
Resveratrol
Powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging ingredient that can increase energy levels, lower blood sugar and extend life.
Rosehip Oil (organic)
Rosa canina
Rosehip seed oil, extracted from the seeds within the rosehip, is a vitamin- and antioxidant-rich oil that reduces scar tissue, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. The regenerating properties of the oil improve the condition of skin and reduce effects of premature ageing.
Sesame Oil (organic)
Sesamum indicum
A stable oil from the small seeds of the tropical sesame plant, it has antioxidant and skin-soothing properties. It is in Lavender Sun Screen and Sun Protection Lip Balm due to its UV-absorbing capacity. It makes a rich massage oil.
Shea Nut Butter (organic)
Butyrospermum parkii
Obtained from the nut of the African karite tree, shea butter is high in fatty acids and vitamins A and E. Although it has a thick texture, it melts at body temperature, enabling it to absorb easily into the skin.
Sunflower Oil (organic)
Helianthus annuus
The oil, derived from the seeds, is high in vitamin E, an antioxidant vitamin that revitalises the skin and accelerates tissue repair. It is virtually odourless, easy to apply and it blends well with other oil-based ingredients.
Wheatgerm Oil
Triticum vulgare
Extracted from wheatgerm, the oil is very rich due to its high essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. It is restorative to dry or damaged skin, and it benefits tired muscles, so is useful blended with lighter oils for massage
Yumberry
Powerful antioxidant that can cross the blood-brain barrier and safely provide direct protection for
the brain and nervous system.
One of the highest ORAC value fruits in the world. It is widely used in de-aging and to support healthy and normal cellular tissue growth
Almond Oil (organic)
Prunus dulcis
This popular light, sweet-smelling oil is an emollient that softens the skin and reduces moisture loss. It contains vitamins A and E, important in skincare, as well as high levels of unsaturated essential fatty acids.
Aloe Vera (organic)
Used to detoxify the body and cleanse the colon, and help the digestive tract to work smoothly.
Apricot Kernel Oil (organic)
Prunus armeniaca
Used in our moisturisers, this fragrant oil is rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. It is a readily absorbed emollient that improves the texture and health of skin, especially if sensitive, dry or mature.
Aronia
Supports the maintenance of healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels and aids with proper digestion.
Avocado Oil (organic)
Persea gratissima
Extracted from dried fruit, avocado oil has a heavy texture and is vitamin-, mineral- and fatty-acid rich, so we use it in products for dry and mature skin. It absorbs easily and thus it is a useful base to draw other ingredients into the skin.
Blue Green Algae (organic)
Used to increase energy, stamina, and to enhance memory and clarity
Borage Oil (organic)
Borago officinalis
Obtained from seeds, borage oil is one of the richest sources of gamma linolenic acid, which is important in skincare. The oil keeps skin supple and nourished, especially where skin is dry or ageing. It is also a soothing anti-inflammatory.
Castor Oil (organic)
Ricinus communis
Castor oil is a thick, viscous oil extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant. Although the seeds are poisonous due to their ricin content, the extracted oil is ricin-free and therefore not toxic.
Cocoa Butter (organic and fair trade) v Theobroma cacao
High in saturated fatty acids, cocoa butter is solid at room temperature but melts at body temperature, absorbing easily into the skin. It is traditionally used to smooth wrinkles and stretch marks, and it also helps to thicken products.
Coconut Oil
Cocos nucifera
Coconut oil is a highly saturated fat that is commonly used in cosmetics as a nourishing, thickening base that gives skin a satiny finish. We use it in our cleansers, soaps, shampoos and conditioners for its cleansing, moisturising action.
Elderberry
Traditionally used to build the immune system, for cardiovascular health, free radical protection and skin detoxifier.
Oenothera biennis
Evening primrose oil is found in the plantís seeds. It is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, which is used by the body to repair and improve the quality of skin tissue. It is moisturising, helping to ease dry and irritated skin.
Goji
Rich source of antioxidant carotenoids, plus 21 trace minerals and 19 amino acids as well as complex B-vitamins
Vitis vinifera
Light and odourless, this oil is extracted from grape seeds and makes a neutral base for lotions and body oil blends. Despite being antioxidant- and vitamin-rich, it is mild enough to be used in products suitable for sensitive skin.
Hazelnut Oil (organic)
Corylus avellana
Hazelnut oil is a light base oil. It penetrates the skin quickly, stimulating circulation and gently astringing, which can improve the texture and tone of the skin. It gives products a fresh, nutty aroma.
Jojoba Oil (organic)
Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax from the seeds of desert-dwelling jojoba shrubs. Sweetly smelling, it is thick and protective, and therefore used for dry, mature, hardened or sunburnt skin. It is easily absorbed and does not clog pores.
Mangosteen (organic)
Contains xanthones that are very potent antioxidants and exhibits powerful anti-inflammatory
properties.
Maqui (organic)
Supports the CV system by encouraging blood flow, and may provide benefits for the immune system, as well as supporting bone and joint health.
Noni (organic)
Known as the “Queen of Health Plants”. Contains immunomodulatory polysaccharide substances to support the immune system.
Olive Oil (organic)
Olea europaea
Obtained from the flesh of the fruit, olives yield a heavy, greenish oil with emollient and anti-inflammatory properties. Olive oil is beneficial for dry skin and wrinkles, especially when combined with other base oils. It is moisturising and soothing.
Pomegranete
Traditionally used to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and support prostrate health
Resveratrol
Powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging ingredient that can increase energy levels, lower blood sugar and extend life.
Rosa canina
Rosehip seed oil, extracted from the seeds within the rosehip, is a vitamin- and antioxidant-rich oil that reduces scar tissue, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles. The regenerating properties of the oil improve the condition of skin and reduce effects of premature ageing.
Sesame Oil (organic)
Sesamum indicum
A stable oil from the small seeds of the tropical sesame plant, it has antioxidant and skin-soothing properties. It is in Lavender Sun Screen and Sun Protection Lip Balm due to its UV-absorbing capacity. It makes a rich massage oil.
Shea Nut Butter (organic)
Butyrospermum parkii
Obtained from the nut of the African karite tree, shea butter is high in fatty acids and vitamins A and E. Although it has a thick texture, it melts at body temperature, enabling it to absorb easily into the skin.
Sunflower Oil (organic)
Helianthus annuus
The oil, derived from the seeds, is high in vitamin E, an antioxidant vitamin that revitalises the skin and accelerates tissue repair. It is virtually odourless, easy to apply and it blends well with other oil-based ingredients.
Wheatgerm Oil
Triticum vulgare
Extracted from wheatgerm, the oil is very rich due to its high essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. It is restorative to dry or damaged skin, and it benefits tired muscles, so is useful blended with lighter oils for massage
Yumberry
Powerful antioxidant that can cross the blood-brain barrier and safely provide direct protection for
the brain and nervous system.