Mugwort is a Chinese Herb, also known as the burning herb Moxa for moxibustion. It's warming and qi and blood moving properties help support healthy flow of menstrual blood and the blood and energy that moves throughout and around a womans womb and sexual organs.
Throughout its warming and regulating qualities it helps relieve symptoms and support all aspects of female cycles and menopausal transitions.
Organic sweet almond oil ‘prunis amygdalus dulcis’
With its gentle cleansing properties and high amounts of vitamins, minerals and monounsaturated fatty acids, sweet almond helps improve skin complexion. Considered a deep skin cleanser, its light texture can easily penetrate the skin, softening and dislodging dirt and debris accumulated on the fine hair follicles and in the skin pores. Also high in vitamin A, using almond oil can prevent blackheads and acne. Originally only native to Mediterranean climates, the almond plant has since been introduced in other parts of the world. ILA + AVA uses an organic sweet almond oil, found in the ‘nourish face cream’, ‘glow body oil’, ‘enrich lip balm’, ‘botanical perfume oil’ and ‘restore night oil’. ^ Australian used
Organic hemp oil can help in alleviating PMS symptoms through its interaction with the receptors in the endocannabinoid system. It can support several female menstrual symptoms like hormonal imbalances, mood changes, digestive symptoms, anxiety and breast tenderness.
Sage salvia officinalis’
With its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiseptic and astringent properties it is an incredible plant. Also beneficial as a skin toner and purifier due to its astringent nature, tightening and gently drying the tissues to assist with preventing and treating wrinkles. It is non-irritating and non-sensitising, good for acne, dandruff, dermatitis and eczema. With a pleasant, refreshing, light herbaceous woody scent, it emits a strong spicy, clarifying scent, with cleansing properties, to calm and soothe the skin and the senses.
Rosemary ‘rosmarinus officinalis’
Prevents the oxidation of essential fatty acids in oils. It is an excellent regenerative oil for mature, dry and wrinkle prone skin. Its lipolytic effects make it useful when treating acne and oily skin. Used extensively since ancient times for numerous purposes with many medicinal health boosting properties, it was also used frequently in ceremonies. Its invigorating smell is a favourite in oil burners mixed with sweet orange and is a powerful oil to assist in transitioning through troubling times or seeking clarity. In skincare it is great for dermatological issues. ILA + AVA uses rosemary oil to help tone and remove dryness, while giving skin a healthy, even glow and for its amazing scent. It is found in the ‘salt scrub + soak’, ‘botanical perfume oil’, ‘restore night oil’ and 'restore face oil'. * organic used
Clary Sage 'salvia sclarea’
Considered a tonic for the mind, body and soul, this essential oil has a multitude of positive properties. A perennial herb with grey velvety heart shaped leaves, with violet pink pale blue flowers, it is native to the Mediterranean region, although is now cultivated in various regions around the world. In skin care the addition of clary sage oil assists in toning the skin due to its mild astringent properties, regulates sebum production and assisting in reducing inflammation linked to acne breakouts, while its natural anti-microbial qualities assist the whole formulations. Its herby fresh scent can balance mind and spirit. ILA + AVA uses a Bulgarian sourced clary sage oil found in the ‘glow body oil’ + ‘botanical perfume oil’.
Ylang Ylang 'cananga odorata'
This essential oil is created by steam distilling the fresh star shaped flowers of the tropical ylang ylang tree. Used extensively in perfumery and aromatherapy, it has been used for centuries in ceremonies. Its sweet, rich and spicy aroma reduces stress and tension and promotes positivity. It is great in skincare due to its nourishing and protective properties to promote the appearance of healthy skin and hair. ILA + AVA uses a high quality ylang ylang oil produced in France, in the ‘botanical perfume oil’.
Sweet Fennel ‘foeniculum vulgare’
With its sweet and earthy anise-like aroma, fennel essential oil is steam distilled from the crushed seeds of the plant. This leafy herb is originally from southern Europe and parts of Asia although now can be found all over the world. Its rich aoma encourages a feeling of groundedness, perfect for calming the senses. ILA + AVA includes in the 'salt scrub + soak' fennel oil for its lymphatic stimulation to help cellulite and improve circulation.
