Sugar- sugar’s small particles make an excellent topical exfoliant. Sugar is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the environment into the skin.  Sugar is a natural source of glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that penetrates the skin and breaks down the “glue” that bonds skin cells, encouraging cell turnover and generating fresher, younger-looking skin. 

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is very hydrating and provides many benefits for your skin, including: 

• Soothing 
  Aloe Vera can soothe and calm rashes, irritations, and inflammation. It can also help with sunburn and redness by reducing inflammation and providing a protective layer to the skin. 
• Healing 
  Aloe Vera can help speed up the healing process for cuts, burns, and other minor injuries. It can also help heal cold sores by reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and boosting the skin’s production of new cells. 
• Anti-aging
  Aloe Vera’s antioxidant effect can help repair sun damage and slow down the aging process of the skin. It can also help reduce wrinkles and signs of aging by encouraging collagen production and supporting tissue regeneration. 
• Anti-bacterial
  Aloe Vera’s antibacterial properties can help treat acne and prevent acne-causing bacteria. It can also help optimize sebum production for healthy-looking skin.

Argan Oil

• Anti-Aging 

Argan oil can reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots, and increase skin elasticity. It can also make skin softer and plumper. 

• Stretch Marks 

A 2016 study found that a water-in-oil cream with argan oil can help prevent and reduce stretch marks. 

• Acne 

Argan oil can help reduce acne scarring, inflammation, and breakouts by promoting natural skin regeneration and hydration. 

• Healing

Argan oil’s fatty acids, vitamin E, and antioxidants can help wounds and cuts heal faster. It also has antifungal and antibacterial properties that can help prevent and treat skin infections. 

• Moisturizing 

Argan oil is packed with vitamin E, which can strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier and help the skin retain hydration.

• Skin Conditions 

Argan oil can treat minor skin conditions like dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis. It can also help ease symptoms of atopic dermatitis.

Jojoba Oil

• Moisturizing 
  Jojoba oil is similar to the oil our skin produces to stay moisturized, and it can hydrate the skin without making it feel greasy. It can also help with dry skin and prevent flakiness.
• Soothing Sunburn
  Jojoba oil’s healing properties can help prevent peeling and keep skin soft and supple. It’s often used in sunscreen products because of this. 
• Antioxidant
  Jojoba oil is rich in vitamin E, which can help fight free radicals that contribute to aging and other skin conditions.
• Reducing Wrinkles
  Jojoba oil can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
• Anti-aging
  Jojoba oil can help slow down the signs of aging and increase the skin’s suppleness.

Marula Oil: works to diminish the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dryness, and cracking.

Safflower Oil: Safflower oil is known for being rich in oleic and linoleic acid, two essential fatty acids that can work wonders for your skin. These acids help to nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it feeling soft and supple. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties, making it helpful for soothing irritation and redness.

Glycerin

• Moisturizing 
  Glycerin can hydrate the skin’s outer layer, which can improve the complexion and reduce the appearance of damage. It can also help with dry skin and improve the appearance of rough or dull skin.
• Anti-aging
  Glycerin can help the skin feel softer and smoother, which can potentially reduce signs of aging.
• Wound Healing
  Glycerin has antimicrobial and skin-repairing properties that can help protect damaged skin from bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. It can also help accelerate the wound-healing process.
• Reducing Acne
  Glycerin is oil-free and non-comedogenic, so it can be a good moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin. It can help prevent clogged pores and soothe existing acne.
• Cleansing 
  Glycerin can help flush away excess oil and dirt without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. This can make it a good ingredient for cleansers and moisturizers for dry skin.

Watermelon Seed Oil

Watermelon seed oil has many potential benefits for the skin, including

• Hydration 
  Watermelon seed oil can moisturize and hydrate all skin types, including dry, oily, and acne-prone skin. It can also help prevent dryness and flakiness and is suitable for lips as well.
• Skin Elasticity
  The fatty acids in watermelon seed oil can help restore skin elasticity and plump up the skin’s density.
• Skin Texture
  Watermelon seed oil can help smooth, firm, and soften skin, and reduce redness. It can also help refine the appearance of large pores.
• Skin Conditions
  Watermelon seed oil can be used topically on damaged skin, such as burns, wounds, cuts, and scars. It can also help with itchy, scaly, and irritated skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
• Anti-aging
  Watermelon seed oil may have anti-aging benefits.
• Detoxification 
  Watermelon seed oil may have detoxification properties that can help remove impurities and toxic matter from the skin.

Green Tea Extract

• Anti-Inflammatory
  Green tea extract can help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation caused by sensitive or irritated skin. It can also help with dark circles and puffy eyes by shrinking inflamed blood vessels around the eyes.
• Antioxidant 
  Green tea extract can help protect the skin and keep it clear. It can also help prevent acne by stopping oxidation reactions that can lead to acne.
• Skin Elasticity
  One study found that applying a cream containing green tea extract to the skin for 60 days improved skin elasticity.
• Skin Damage
  Another study found that applying green tea extract to the skin can reduce damage caused by sun exposure.
• Skin Aging
  Green tea extract can help slow down the signs of aging by maintaining collagen levels and helping the skin repair itself. It can also help with wrinkles and fine lines.
• Skin Tone and Texture
  Green tea extract can help regulate sebum production, which can improve the overall tone, texture, and strength of the skin. For example, one study found that green tea extract reduced oiliness and the size of pores in people with oily skin.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, has many benefits for the skin, including:

• Anti-aging
  Vitamin A can help prevent premature signs of aging by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, which can make skin look firmer and more radiant. It can also help restore skin elasticity and encourage cell growth, which can leave skin looking more youthful.
• Acne 
  Vitamin A can help reduce the inflammation associated with acne by protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
• Hyperpigmentation 
  Vitamin A can help reduce hyperpigmentation by up to 60% by blocking the transport of melanin to surrounding epidermal cells and reducing melanin production. It can also accelerate cell turnover, which can help reveal fresh, new skin that is less likely to have dark spots or hyperpigmentation.
• Brightening 
  Vitamin A can brighten skin by accelerating cell turnover to remove surface-level pigmentation. It can also disrupt the oxidative process induced by environmental stressors to prevent and repair cellular damage.
• Moisturizing
  Vitamin A can promote natural moisturizing, which can help hydrate the skin and give it a radiant glow.
• Healing 
  Vitamin A can help speed up healing and support the skin’s immune system.

Vitamin C

• Collagen production
  Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, which keeps skin firm and strong. It can also reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
• Skin Tone
  Vitamin C can help even out your skin tone by reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It can also reduce the appearance of under-eye circles.
• Sun Protection
  Vitamin C can protect your skin from the damaging effects of UV light and free radical damage from the sun. It can also soothe sunburns.
• Wound Healing
  Vitamin C is an important antioxidant for wound healing. It can increase the strength of the wound as it heals, and it helps with the creation of collagen in the skin.
• Other Benefits
  Vitamin C can also hydrate your skin, reduce redness, and promote cell turnover, which helps to reveal brighter, more radiant skin.

Vitamin E

• Moisturizing
  Vitamin E is a humectant and emollient that helps the skin absorb and retain water, making it especially beneficial for dry skin. It can also help with skin disorders like eczema by reducing flakiness and dryness.
• Anti-aging
  Vitamin E’s antioxidant properties can help protect the skin from free radicals that can cause wrinkles, spots, and premature aging. It can also help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes, by increasing blood supply to the skin. 
• Hyperpigmentation
  Vitamin E can help reduce the appearance of dark spots and age spots by regulating melanin production in the skin.
• Scars and Stretch Marks
  Vitamin E can help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks by reducing inflammation, soothing the skin, and strengthening skin cells.
• Other Benefits
  Vitamin E can also help brighten and even out complexion, clear pores, and lessen itchiness.

Lavender Essential Oil

• Anti-Inflammatory
  Lavender oil can reduce redness, swelling, and itching caused by skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, insect bites, and infections. It can also help soothe rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions.

• Antimicrobial 
  Lavender oil’s antimicrobial properties can help reduce the size of pimples and prevent new ones from forming. It can also help with acne by altering the membranes of bacteria and preventing them from communicating with each other.
• Antioxidant 
  Lavender oil contains antioxidants that can help protect skin from environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution, which can accelerate the aging process. It can also help with pigmentation associated with aging, sun damage, and scarring.
• Wound Healing
  Diluted lavender oil can help speed up the healing process for cuts, scrapes, and burns. To use, mix 3–4 drops of lavender oil with a few drops of coconut carrier oil.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

• Purifying 
  Lemongrass oil can help remove impurities and detoxify the skin, leaving it feeling clean and clear.
• Antiseptic 
  Lemongrass oil can treat irritated, swollen skin, reduce redness, and protect pores from bacteria. It can also heal cuts, wounds, and bruises.
• Astringent
  Lemongrass oil can tone the skin, improve elasticity, and give it a healthy glow.
• Anti-Inflammatory
  Lemongrass oil can reduce skin inflammation and may promote wound healing.
• Antioxidant 
  Lemongrass oil can protect the skin from environmental stressors like pollution, UV rays, and harsh weather. It can also help neutralize damaging free radicals.

Patchouli Essential Oil: Patchouli essential oil is hailed for its use in skin cell regeneration. Blessed with umpteen active ingredients and anti-bacterial properties, it facilitates wound healing, and effectively reduces wrinkles, scars, blemishes, and other signs of aging.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

• Acne 
  Tea tree oil’s antibacterial properties can kill acne-causing bacteria and prevent excess sebum production, which can clog pores and cause acne. It can also help fade acne scars.
• Psoriasis 
  Tea tree oil’s antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties can help relieve itching, redness, and burning sensations associated with psoriasis. It can also help get rid of dead skin cells that characterize dry, scaly skin.
• Dry Skin
  Tea tree oil can help hydrate dry skin and prevent flakiness.
• Skin Tags
  Tea tree oil’s antibacterial properties can help dissolve skin tags.
• Dermatitis 
  Tea tree oil’s soothing properties can help calm irritated skin and prevent scratching associated with seborrheic dermatitis. Its antimicrobial properties can also help support wound healing and prevent infected cuts.
• Glowing Skin
  Tea tree oil’s antioxidants can help achieve radiant and glowing skin.

Lemon Essential Oil: Lemon oil is used for many skin conditions, including acne. It can kill bacteria that can get trapped in pores and cause breakouts. It can also clarify your skin by delicately exfoliating dead skin cells that so regularly become trapped in hair follicles and pores.

Orange Essential Oil: This oil is rich in antioxidants and can help you fight wrinkles, fine lines, and acne and reduce the appearance of scars and spots. 

Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil treats scar tissue and the dark spots and marks left by acne and sunburn. It has many benefits, including:

• Anti-inflammatory
  Geranium oil’s monoterpene esters can help with recurring skin inflammation and redness. It can also soothe irritated skin, reduce the intensity of breakouts, and help with dermatitis and other skin conditions.
• Antibacterial 
  Geranium oil’s antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties can help reduce acne breakouts, skin infections, and skin irritation. It can also kill bacteria that lead to eczema.
• Healing 
  Geranium oil has healing and regenerating properties that can help stop minor wounds from bleeding and help skin cells regenerate. It can also help even out skin tone and restore radiance.
• Tightening
  Geranium oil can have a drying and tightening effect on skin tissues.
• Antioxidant 
  Geranium oil can help stabilize free radicals, which can slow down skin aging and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Roman Chamomile Essential Oil: has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce swelling and redness in the skin. Chamomile may also aid in wound healing and soothe sensitive skin.

Rose Essential Oil: Rose essential oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which soothes irritated skin. It can relieve common skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and eczema. The oil helps to reduce redness and inflammation which reveals a more even, toned complexion.

Sandalwood Essential Oil: The oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties that may help soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. It can also help reduce stress and anxiety levels, promote relaxation, and improve mental clarity