Glossary: More information about our ingredients, essential oils, and general beauty terminology.
At Gems and Herbs, we place a great emphasis on the use of natural herbs and oils and their use. We would like to provide our users more detailed information about what they are and why we love to use them in our products. We invite you to look through all the information we have provided here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to answer your questions.
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Amber Elixir:
Antioxidant:
Beeswax:
Cocoa Butter:
A substance that neutralize free radicals. Some scientists believe that antioxidants are the best weapons in the fight against aging.
For centuries amber was used in medicine. The father of medicine Hippocrates left many works describing medical properties of amber that were used later until the Middle Ages. Even now amber elixir is still in use in Baltic countries. Amber elixir contains many microelements that revitalize and nourish the skin. Being a natural UV filter amber helps to protect skin from the sun. For more information about Amber go to our article Amber – Nature’s Healing Treasure.
A wax formed from a mixture of several compounds secreted by honeybees and used in building the combs in which the honey and pollen are stored.
A chocolate smelling fat pressed from the cocoa bean of the cacao. Very rich emollient for dry skin, used in skin care to soften and protect the skin.
Essential Oils:
Aromatic liquid substances which are extracted from certain species of flowers, fruits, leaves, grasses, trees and roots.

"Cellular regeneration is the key to a youthful skin and essential oils provide a way of doing this.”
(Valerie Ann Worwood)
Free Radical:
A highly reactive compound that damages cells contributing to premature ageing.
Frankincense Essential Oil (boswelia carteri):
Oil used for centuries for rejuvenating and regenerating properties, especially useful for dry, mature skin.
A combination of Palmarosa, Frankincense and Lavender essential oils.
Fresh Herbs:
Geranium Essential Oil (pelargonium graveolens):
Excellent for any skin type, revitalizes and regenerates skin tissue, helps smooth wrinkles.
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