Winter facial oil information

The ancient Chinese believed that we should live in harmony with the natural cycles of our environment and recognize the naturally occurring ebb and flow of energy reflected in our bodies. de Mamiel Winter Facial Oil is blended to work in synergy with this science, putting back what nature takes out at the time when it is needed.

Energy follows this natural ebb and flow of yin and yang throughout the seasons, coming to the surface in the summer and going deep inside the body during the winter.  The cold and darkness of winter urges us to slow down, seeking warmth, comfort and protection so that we can nurture our yin energy.

Winter represents the element of water and provides deep nourishment for all activities of life, birth and growth, holding the blueprint of our soul's life purpose.  It's a time for conception - new ideas are best laid down in the winter when we have the willpower to follow them through. This is a time for us to rest and reflect on our health, replenish our energy, conserve our strength and renew our spirit, preparing for a new beginning and planting new seeds of thought. 

The kidneys system is associated with the winter season.  It is the storage house of our vital Essence and is responsible for the inner rhythm of life and the source of qi (“life force”) within us.  It regulates water metabolism and the reproductive system. There is also a strong relationship with the immune system and the ability of the body to lubricate, repair and protect itself.

In winter, our skin becomes dull, grey and dehydrated as the cold can stagnate circulation and bring sluggishness to blood and lymph flow and waste elimination.  de Mamiel Winter Oil contains ingredients that help to encourage circulation in the skin and boost the immune system.  It deeply moisturizes with nourishing fatty acids, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as the inflammation seen in dry, rough or cracked skin ravaged by the winter weather.

Ingredients:

Essential Oils:

Frankincense - Good for dry, mature skin; anti-wrinkle properties. Helps to promote confidence and inner stillness where there is agitation and stress

Myrrh – Moisturizing and regenerating. Emotionally protective and helps with grief healing

Rose Geranium - Increases circulation to allow delivery of fresh blood and nutrients to cells

Sandalwood - Soothing and moisturizing. Helps to integrate mind and body

Neroli - For dry skin, restores moisture; reduces redness and sensitivity which is so often prevalent in the winter. Clears heat, relaxes the nerves and uplifts the spirit

Green Hay absolute – Soothing to the senses, leaves a feeling of comfort and being grounded

English Chamomile - Calms the skin sensitivity and dryness that can occur during winter

Caraway – Warming and centering

Patchouli  - Refines and moisturizes; good healing agent for inflamed or cracked skin

Sweet Orange - Encourages movement beneath the skin. Calming, anti-depressant and optimistic

Vetiver - Improves circulation and boosts the immune system. Deeply sustaining; connects earth energies, warm and strengthening 

Jasmine - Delicately picked at night to preserve its precious qualities. Harmonious for the skin and mood

High Altitude Lavender - Sourced from New Zealand; calms the skin. Helps us let go of emotional baggage

Plant extracts:

Arctic Cranberry Seed Oil - Provides Essential Fatty Acids and Vitamin E so it nourishes, moisturises and protects the skin 

Rice bran extract - Superb for dry, sensitive, and tired-looking skin. It makes skin soft, and helps with skin irritations and itchiness

Base Oils:

Macadamia - Naturally re-generating; strengthens the cell membrane helping to lock-in moisture

Evening Primrose - Exceptionally high content of GLA; deeply penetrating, it increases oxygen supply in skin cells

Blackcurrant - Rich in essential fatty acids to reduce inflammation; penetrates deeply and works on cells as they migrate towards the surface

Argan - More and more sought after for skin repair; rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E

Sea Buckthorn Oil – High content of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals; protects skin with anti-ageing properties; gives vitality back to a tired, worn complexion; helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, especially around the mouth and eyes

Rosehip Seed Oil - Exceedingly rich in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids; protects and regenerates skin helping make it soft, supple and elastic; returns colour and life to damaged skin; perfect for reducing the appearance of fine lines around mouth and eyes