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Essential oil from an evergreen bush from North America.  Evergreen oil is used externally in pains in the joints and restlessness as its warming effect stimulates the circulation.

Wheat Protein

Hydrolysed wheat protein comes from wheat and is used in skin care for mature skin and in treatment for brittle nails.  We know it best from hair products in which it has a particularly protective and reparative effect.  Good for damaged hair which has undergone too much styling, sun and salt water etc.  Has similar properties to elastin, whereby it is stored in the hair’s outer keratin layers. It has rejuvenating properties and makes the hair more elastic and less porous.

White Lupine

Extract of white lupine seed slows down the breakdown of collagen and helps to firm the skin. Lupine peptides (a blend of penta- and hexa- peptides derived from lupine protein enable skin-firming and complexion-brightening.