Ingredientology
Blending together the finest ingredients, plant actives, and essential oils, GAIA products are full of intention and integrity.
Each ingredient is thoughtfully selected for its beneficial properties for the body and mind, how it will make you feel and what the ingredient will do.
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Apricot
Apricot oil is extracted from the kernels (seeds) of apricots. It is known to help improve skin tone, maintain softness and radiance of the skin, leaving the skin feeling nourished.
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Almond Oil
Almond oil is rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin D and proteins that help to eliminate dry skin. It's light and easily absorbed, leaving skin soft and hydrated.
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Aloe Vera
A succulent plant, aloe vera grows abundantly in tropical climates and has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, treating skin conditions with its soothing and calming effect.
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Black Pepper
An essential oil extracted from the dried berries, relieves muscular aches and pains, warming and stimulates circulation, relives coughs and colds, stimulates appetite and digestion.
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Borage
Borage seed oil is derived from the seeds of the Borage flower. It is known natural oil that not only restores moisture and smoothness to dry and damaged skin but can also provide relief for chronic skin disorders such as eczema and dermatitis.
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Blue Tansy
Blue tansy is abundant in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, a key ingredient to nourish, calm and soothe your skin.
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Calendula
Calendula oil is extracted from marigold flowers. It is used for its antifungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory healing properties and improved skin appearance.
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Chamomile
A rich in antiseptic and antibiotic properties, it helps to clean out the sebaceous glands, making it ideal for problematic skin. Gentle, soothing and hydrating, it's suitable for sensitive skin.
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Clary Sage
Believed to be native to Europe, clary sage reduces skin inflammation while calming and soothing. It also helps to improve the tone and texture of the skin.
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Coconut
Coconut oil has antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A super-rich and softening moisturiser, especially for dry skin, it's known for helping to help delay the signs of ageing.
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Echinacea
Echinacea is a herb derived from the coneflower. It is known for its remedial benefits in reducing inflammation and supporting a healthy immune system.
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Corn Starch
A safe emulsifier and thickening agent, corn starch also acts as a natural oil absorber.
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Evening Primrose
Derived from the seeds of the evening primrose flower. Evening Primrose Oil is rich in essential fatty acids to nourish and improve overall skin health. It also helps to regulate hormonal imbalances and heart health.
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Frankincense
Frankincense is a potent anti-ageing ingredient, helping in the regeneration of healthy cells and the toning and tightening of skin. As well as calming and soothing the skin it can help reduce scarring.
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Geranium
Geranium has antiseptic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, helping to improve circulation, repair and rejuvenate the skin. It speeds up the healing process of wounds, promotes healthy cells and is soothing to the skin.
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Ginger
An essential oil extracted from the root of the plant, eases joint & muscle pain, arthritis and stimulates circulation. Settles the stomach and eases nausea. A warming oil to wake up sluggish, tired bodies.
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Grapefruit
Grapefruit oil is extracted from the peel and has antimicrobial and antidepressant properties. It's rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, which help to fight off ageing free radicals. It also helps to prevent oily skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants which are known to help fight skin damaging free radicals. Hibiscus can also encourage an all round fresher, younger, smoother looking complexion.
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Jojoba
Jojoba is a natural conditioner, hydrating and soothing the skin. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, it helps to reduce oiliness by regulating sebum production, making it a good solution for acne-prone skin.
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Lavender
The calming influence of lavender is known for helping to induce sleep. With antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, it also enhances blood circulation, relieves muscular aches and can help to treat many skin disorders, including acne.
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Lemon
Lemon is a widely known oil, extracted by cold pressing the lemon peel. Detoxifying, antiseptic and stimulating, it's also a great source of vitamins to boost the body's immune system. It helps to rejuvenate dull skin, while reducing excess oil.
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Neroli
Neroli is an essential oil extracted from sweet orange blossoms, known for its uplifting aroma, which supports a sense of wellbeing.
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass is an analgesic, reducing pain and inflammation in muscles and joints, while also helping to tone and purify the skin.
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Mandarin
Mandarin oil is extracted from the peel, with antiseptic and antispasmodic properties to improve the circulation of blood and lymph glands rejuvenating the skin. It helps maintain a healthy moisture balance while helping to repair scarring.
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Palmarosa
Palmarosa balances hydration levels in the body, keeping the skin soft. It's also rich in anti-ageing properties and aids cell regeneration.
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Orange
Orange oil stimulates circulation, making it excellent for detoxifying. Antiseptic, immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory, it can also be calming and soothing for the skin.
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Olive
Olive contains three major antioxidants: vitamin E, polyphenols and phytosterols. Antioxidants help protect the skin from premature skin aging. Vitamin E offers anti-ageing benefits of olive oil because it helps to restore skin smoothness.
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Peppermint
Peppermint is cleansing, encouraging skin cell renewal to repair damaged and ageing skin. A natural soother with a cooling sensation, it balances out a dull, oily complexion.
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Ravensara
Extracted from a rainforest tree in Masagascar, ravensara is rich in antioxidants, helping to fight off free radicals. It also aids the absorption of nutrients and has relaxing and soothing properties.
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Petitgrain
An essential oil extracted from the twigs and leaves of the sweet orange tree, petitgrain is said to have therapeutic and toning effects.
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Safflower
Safflower has high levels of omega acids, which are extremely beneficial for the skin and aid cell regeneration. It also helps to promote the growth and health of the scalp and hair.
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St John's Wort
St. John's wort is derived from the hypericum perforatum flowering plant. It is most used for symptoms of the blues, supporting the nervous system and has numerous skin healing benefits.
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Sesame
Lightweight and rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, sesame seed oil replenishes and protects dry skin.
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Sunflower
Sunflower is a lightweight seed oil rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidant-rich Vitamin E and minerals. With calming and soothing properties, it works to replenish skin and maintain a healthy oil balance.
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Tangerine
Tangerine is a calming essential oil, known to inspire and uplift while soothing anxiety and helping to conquer insomnia. It improves skincare, digestive health and promotes overall balance.
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Vertiver
Vertiver essential oil is extracted from the vertiver plant. It is used for its soothing, grounding and stabilising capabilities, particularly calming the nervous system.
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White Clay
White Clay acts as a very mild exfoliant, gently removing dead and dry skin cells and absorbing excess oil to purify for glowing skin.
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Ylang ylang
Ylang ylang has a sweet, soft, flowery fragrance. It is also credited for its antiseptic, softening, smoothing, rejuvenating and soothing properties.