So, how did you wind up making skin cream?

That's one of the questions people often ask me. The answer is simple really, a couple of experiences which led me to believing how well propolis worked against bacteria also provoked thoughts of figuring out ways of covering myself or things with a microscopic layer of the incredible stuff to ward off infections.

Months of experimentation creating different combination of ingredients taught me a bit about the possibility of improving on what was readily available. Before long I had figured out new ways of transferring plant resins to delivery agents useful as internal (edible) and external (topical) applications.

The idea of nourishing the ourselves through the skin, our first line of defense, directly from the outside by providing a nutrient rich skin creams directly to the surface made a lot of sense. For this reason I sought out ingredients that not only supported the dermal layers as an emollient but also served by providing vitamins and antioxidants to the inside and outside with one fell swoop.

Shea butter made a great choice as a main ingredient because along with its moisturising qualities it also provided vitamins A, E & F as well as several phytochemicals.. Lemongrass and lavender were chosen for their scent as well as their preservative and curative values. Using carrier oils as a base for extractions and essential oils to finish the blend. Lastly reflectants were added as a defense from sun damage in the form of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide both sourced from natural sources.