Mindful Sourcing: From Prana to Purpose
Recognising that every step in the supply chain can diminish an ingredient’s life force, or prana, it is essential to source ingredients as close to its origin as possible. By honouring nature’s wisdom, the ingredients I use bloom in their natural environment, touched by loving hands and vibrating with high frequency. I partner with small, family-owned businesses in Portugal and France, that breathe life into their local botanicals. When better soil is offered elsewhere, they reach out to global growers who share both our values. With this mindful process, we uplift the planet, its people, and our health, creating a ripple of positive impact.
Ingredient List
Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli)
Known for its earthy, grounding essence, Patchouli anchors wild winds, bringing a deep sense of rootedness. With a strong connection to the sacral, the feminine and creative pathways.
Skin rejuvenating
Restores emotional imbalances
Helps to free the mind
Enhancing sensuality (found in tantra)
Helps with irritable bowl
Origin: Native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Also cultivated in India.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf (Rosemary)
Stimulating and sharp, Rosemary cuts through the fog of any sluggishness. It’s a mental awakener, sparking clarity and focus, pushing away the weight of stagnation.
Respiratory aid, opening up the lungs
Breaks down excess mucus
Nerve growth and neurological tissue healing (improves depression)
Eases sore joints
Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in countries like Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Viola Odorata (Sweet Violet)
A soft, soothing scent that calms the nervous system, easing anxiety and restlessness. This essence gently nurtures emotional and hormonal balance, inviting peace and calm.
Antiseptic and antibacterial
Deeply relaxing, restorative and calming
Hormone balancing
Mood enhancer
Helps cure dry, itchy and sensitive skin
Origin: Native to Europe, particularly Egypt, and Asia. Commonly found in woodlands and shaded areas across these regions.
Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense)
Deep, rich, and sacred. A powerful healing oil that balances the heavy heart and encourages spiritual growth. Lifting moods with its balmy aroma and an invitation to rise above any negativity coming your way.
Respiratory aid (bronchitis, asthma, congestion)
Promoting collagen production
Fights brain fog
Anti-inflammatory
Promotes focus and a clear mind
Origin: Native to the Arabian Peninsula (Oman and Yemen) and parts of Northeast Africa (Somalia).
Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint)
Crisp, cool, and invigorating, Wild Mint clears away the heat, bringing clarity and freshness. Like a refreshing morning breeze, it soothes irritation and awakens the mind. A word of caution: its potency is too strong for the delicate lungs of very little ones.
Combats congestion and blocked sinuses
Eases headaches, migraines and allergies
Calming tempers and enhances mood
Soothing to the digestive tract, reduces nausea and heartburn
Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic
Origin: Native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North America, commonly found in moist areas such as meadows and wetlands.
Foeniculum Vulgare Dulce (Sweet Fennel Seed)
Magic seeds to a troubled belly. They calm indigestion, ease the discomfort of bloating, and smooth out the cramps with a gentle touch. They bring harmony back to your digestive rhythm.
Stimulates appetite and healthy digestion
Eases fatigue and lightheadedness
High in antioxidants
Calming and soothing
Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region, particularly southern Europe, and has been widely naturalised in many parts of the world.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot)
Bright, citrusy, and full of life. Bergamot lifts the spirit with its sunny disposition, chasing away heaviness and bringing a burst of vitality. But remember, it’s shy of the sun—keep your skin away from its rays after using this uplifting oil.
Reduces muscle tension
Improves negative thoughts and emotions
Boosts immunity and vitality (Ojas)
Uplifting and energising
Origin: Native to southern Italy, specifically the Calabria region, where it is primarily cultivated.
Lavandula Angustifolio (Lavender)
Renowned for its calming touch, Lavender eases stress, inviting restful sleep and a peaceful mind.
Soothing and calming
Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
Regenerative to skin
Supports menstrual regularity
Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia.
Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange)
Sunshine in a bottle, calming yet invigorating. It eases the mind, soothes the digestive fires, and with its gentle touch, brings back the joy of appetite. A quiet hero against the discomfort of cramps.
Refreshing and uplifting
Boosts immunity and vitality (Ojas)
Soothes inflammation and water retention
Relieves digestive discomfort
Origin: Southeast Asia, particularly in regions of modern-day China and India, but also Italy, Mexico, Spain and Portugal.
Juniperus Mexicana (Cedarwood)
Strong and steady, Cedarwood roots you in the earth. Its grounding scent calms fiery feelings, inviting relaxation and a return to balance.
Anti-fungal and antiseptic
Tension and stress relieve
Assists with healthy circulation
Aids in peaceful sleep
Origin: Native to extreme southwestern Texas, New Mexico and most of Arizona.
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang)
With its lush floral sweetness and a hint of spice, Ylang Ylang calms the mind, steadies mood swings, and initiates a gentle sense of euphoria. It eases stress and anxiety, guiding toward a peaceful state, deep restful sleep, and emotional balance.
Calming and balancing
Soothes the mind and the nerves
Promotes deep, restorative rest
Supports emotional stability
Origin: Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as parts of Malaysia. Also grown in Madagascar and Polynesia.
Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla Bean)
Produced as an absolute or CO2 extract
Vanilla's rich, sweet scent resonates with the heart, offering grounding energy that stabilises and nurtures the spirit.
Rich in antioxidants
Anti-aging
Softening and skin healing
Origin: Native to Madagascar, Mexico and Central America, particularly in tropical regions of modern-day Mexico and Guatemala.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond, Cold Pressed)
Transmits the energies of essential oils when used in blends.
A versatile carrier oil, cherished for its moisturising and anti-inflammatory effects. It soothes the skin, gently reduces the appearance of scars, and serves as a nurturing base for essential oils. Tridosha friendly, this oil embraces all doshas with its balancing and soft properties.
Origin: The almond tree, from which sweet almond oil is derived, is native to the Middle East and South Asia. The cultivation of almonds spread to the Mediterranean regions, including parts of North Africa and Southern Europe, where it became widely cultivated.
Sálvia Esclareia (Clary Sage)
A wise woman’s ally, balancing the ebb and flow of estrogen with grace. It eases the discomfort of moon cycles, calms the nerves, and clears the mind, making space for peace to settle in and surrender to the divine feminine.
Helps regulate hormonal levels
Nurtures through menstruation and menopause
Promotes relaxation
Origin: Native to the northern Mediterranean Basin, as well as some areas of Central Asia and North Africa. It is particularly common in Southern Europe and parts of the Middle East.