SUN SERUM Phyto Defense + Repair
Full Ingredient List: Jojoba Oil˚, Rosehip Fruit and Seed Oil˚, Red Raspberry Seed Oil˚, Almond Oil˚, Sesame Seed Oil˚, Sea Buckthorn Fruit and Seed Oil˚, Cranberry Seed Oil˚, Pumpkin Seed Oil˚, Red Grape Seed Oil˚, Tamanu Oil˚, Rosemary Extract˚; House Made Whole Plant Extracts of Scarlet Pimpernel˚, Calendula˚, Gotu Kola˚, Licorice˚, Bilberry Fruit˚, Comfrey˚, Chamomile˚, Red Clover˚, Marshmallow˚, Rosehip Fruit˚, Nettle˚, Horsetail˚; Essential Oils of Sandalwood˚, Carrot Seed˚, Helichrysum˚, Cistus˚
˚organically grown ingredient
SUN BODY OIL Phyto Defense + Repair
Full Ingredient List: Avocado Oil˚, Jojoba Oil˚, Red Raspberry Seed Oil˚, Rosehip Fruit and Seed Oil˚, Almond Oil˚, Olive Oil˚, Coconut Oil˚, Red Grape Seed Oil˚, Rosemary Extract˚, Sea Buckthorn Fruit and Seed Oil˚; Essential Oil Blend of Sandalwood˚, Frankincense˚, Carrot Seed˚, Roman Chamomile˚, Ylang Ylang˚, Neroli˚, Myrrh˚, Helichrysum˚; Flower and Gem Essences of Aquamarine, Turquoise, Citrine, Amber, Sunstone
˚organically grown ingredient
For best results, mist skin generously with Elixir or Hydrosol then apply Sun Serum to the face and Sun Body Oil to the body before and after time spent in the sun. When in full sun exposure for longer periods, we recommend reapplying approximately once per hour. Each person’s skin is unique, and timing will differ for each individual. If using in conjunction with a Zinc-based sunscreen, apply Sun Serum and Sun Body Oil to the skin first, followed by the sunscreen as a final step.
Sunscreens are made with FDA approved drugs, and plants are not widely regarded as drugs – whole plants are definitely not regarded as drugs by the FDA. Chemical compounds within plants are variable and can change from harvest to harvest, farm to farm, or processor to processor. While we cannot legally recommend using our products as sunscreens, there is still substantial evidence to support that specific plants with high antioxidant content will absolutely help to prevent sun damage from occurring.
*Read my journal post Are Plants Sunscreen? The Truth Is Complicated. for more information.
Post-Sun Ritual
Most of us have gotten carried away on a sunny day: enjoying the ocean for a bit too long or getting caught up with friends during an extended summer picnic. For a short while, we don’t notice that our skin is starting to feel too warm and is looking pinker than it should. When that undoubtedly happens, my favorite summer ritual can be used to prevent what can become a lingering sun burn.
First, take a quick cool shower, if needed (with minimal soap usage – as soap can increase irritation). Follow with a generous full body misting of our Chamomile Hydrosol for immediate anti-inflammatory and cooling action. Then apply our Sun Body Oil from neck to toe on damp skin. For an added boost, apply another spritz of Chamomile Hydrosol and a touch of Recovery Balm to those extra sun-kissed areas. While we will always experience those moments of getting carried away in the sun, this post-sun ritual can prevent the discomfort that often follows.