Nu Image 12 Skincare Ingredients and Descriptions
The following information is not intended as medical advice, does not
replace medical treatment and is solely educational.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils should never be applied directly on the skin, always mix
with carrier oils
ALMOND OIL
Adds moisture, softening and sooths the skin. It provides a protective covering
to the skin to heal inflammation and other skin irritations and infections,
beneficial for dry skin and helps relieve itching, soreness and dryness.
APRICOT OIL
Easily absorbed, good for all skin types, especially sensitive, dry, dehydrated and
maturing skin.
AVOCADO OIL
Moisturizing and skin softening, good for dry, dehydrated, aging skin and
conditions such as eczema. Contains Vitamins A, B, E, essential fatty acids,
minerals, protein, and beta-carotene.
CARROT TISSUE OIL
Beta-carotene infused into sunflower oil. The oleic acid offers skin softening and
moisturizing, as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Ideal for prematurely aging
skin, dry and itchy skin.
CASTOR OIL
Anti-inflammatory properties, but is also healing and cleansing.
COCONUT OIL (FRACTIONATED)
Distilled coconut oil with anti microbial properties, light texture and is easily
absorbed. Warning: Some people may be allergic to this oil.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL ORGANIC
Anti-inflammatory properties, which are good for aging, chapped skin such as
eczema, psoriasis. Helps reduce redness and is an excellent moisturizer.
GRAPESEED OIL
Contains powerful antioxidants. Good for acne and oily skin. Absorbs without
feeling greasy.
HAZEL NUT OIL
Absorbs easily and is slightly astringent. High in vitamin E, which helps tone and
maintains the elasticity of the skin. Good for oily or combination skin.
HEMPSEED OIL
A rich source of the polyunsaturated essential fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3,
linoleic acid and gamma-linoleic acid. These fatty acids are required to maintain
the moisture content in the body. Therefore, hemp oil acts as a good
moisturizing agent for the skin and prevents the skin from drying.
JOJOBA OIL ORGANIC
Not oil but a liquid wax, which is similar to sebum, our body’s oil. High in
vitamin E and is anti-oxidant which makes it good for mature, aging skin and
wrinkles. Good for all skin types.
MEADOWFOAM OIL
Moisturizing and rejuvenating, UV protection properties.
NEEM OIL
Antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal and healing properties. Helps to build
collagen and maintain skin's elasticity.
OLIVE OIL ORGANIC
Moisturizing, good for dry skin because of its essential fatty acids.
POMEGRANATE OIL
Anti-oxidants, which improve the elasticity of the skin. Protects the skin because
of its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
PERILLA SEED OIL
The richest CoQ10 helps to retain moisture in skin, antiseptic properties.
ROSE HIP SEED OIL ORGANIC
Good For skin rejuvenating, wrinkles, lines, moisturizes and soothes sundamaged skin.
SEA BUCKTHORN
High anti-oxidant, regenerative, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
SUNFLOWER OIL ORGANIC
Light, non-greasy oil, anti-oxidant, rich in vitamin E and contains Vitamin B.
SWEET ALMOND OIL
Adds moisture, softening and soothing the skin, it provides a protective covering
to the skin to heal inflammation and other skin irritations and infections.
VITAMIN E. DISPERSED
Vitamin E. 20% / 80% Almond Oil. Antioxidant, hydrating and has clinically
proven skin-healing properties.
WHEAT GERM OIL
Very high in Vitamin E. Promotes tissue regeneration and has antioxidant
properties.
CALENDULA
Benefits slow healing wounds, sores, bruises, inflamed or damaged skin. Has
anti-fungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
ROSE
Tones the skin; helps reduce wrinkles.
CHICKWEED
Benefits cuts, scratches, itching, skin irritations, rashes, eczema and psoriasis.
Rich in minerals, including copper, iron vitamins A, B and C also have emollient,
and anti-inflammatory properties.
COMFREY
Aids in the healing of superficial wounds, sores and insect bites. Helps decrease
bruising and prevents scar tissue forming and mends damaged cells.
LAVENDER
Aids in wound healing, burns, insect bites; antiseptic, disinfectant and insecticide
properties; calming to the nervous system.
MARSHMALLOW
Useful for skin irritations, burns, carbuncles, wounds and softens the skin.
PEPPERMINT
Cooling effect on the skin; helps relieve itching; has antiseptic properties;
repellent against mosquitoes.
ST. JOHN'S WORT
Helps heal burns, wounds, sores, bruises and other skin problems.
CHAMOMILE
Calming, reduces inflammation.
LAVENDER
Anti-septic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-septic, skin infections, reduces
inflammation, good for all complexion types and helps heal skin cells, burns, sun
damaged skin, wounds, rashes, oily skin, acne, prevents scaring, slows down
development of wrinkles.
NEROLI
Calming, astringent properties, helpful in treatment of delicate, sensitive or oily
skin, regenerate skin cells and tone mature and sensitive skin.
ROSE
Relaxation and rejuvenation. Promote moisture retention for normal to dry,
mature skin.
SANDALWOOD
Relaxing for nervousness, anxiety and tension, helps relieve itchy and problem
skin, mild anti-inflammatory.
CAMPHOR
Quickly absorbed through the skin. Has a cooling effect, acts as slight local
anesthetic and anti-microbial properties.
CUCUMBER
Calm & Cooling, anti-inflammatory and skin tightening properties.
ECHINACEA ORGANIC
Immune system booster, antibacterial, skin infections and acne.
ESTER C
Antioxidant, prevent aging of the skin and possibly reverse the effects of aging
skin, firmer and smoother skin.
GINKO BILOBA EXTRACT
Rejuvenating, increases circulation, improves sebaceous secretions, activating
cell, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic properties. Increases collagen, antioxidant.
GOLDENSEAL ORGANIC
Antimicrobial, natural antibiotic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, athlete’s foot and
ringworm, eczema, acne.
GREEN TEA EXTRACT
Superior anti-oxidant, reduce sun damage, some sun protection benefits.
HONEY
Antibacterial, keep skin hydrated and prevents drying, antioxidant.
MYRRH
Antiseptic, anti-bacterial, dry skin, eczema, anti-fungal, athlete's foot, wounds,
cuts, burns, acne, boils, cracked heels, dry and inflamed skin.
PAPAYA
Stabilizing oily skin, natural lift & rejuvenation of the skin. Papaya contains
Vitamin A, a property that benefits skin repair through increasing the rate of new
cell formation.
SEAWEED EXTRACT
Improves the pH levels of our skin, enhances skin tone, repairs the damaged
skin and increases it's elasticity, acne, eczema.
SILK PROTEIN
Aids in moisture retention, improve elasticity, resiliency, and restore the moisture
balance.
SOY LECITHIN
High in B vitamins and anti-oxidants, softening and moisturizing action that
leaves the skin soft and supple so it is very suitable for very dry & dehydrated
skin.
SOY PROTEIN
Firms and conditions skin.
VITAMIN K1
Bruising and broken capillaries, reducing discoloration appearance and puffiness
under the eye.
BASIL
Over-come emotional negativity and mental fatigue, stimulates blood circulation,
relieves headache, sinus congestion or head cold. Anti viral, anti-fungal. Good for
oily skin.
BENZOIN
Fragrant resin from the trees in Sumatra. Protects chapped skin, improves
elasticity and reduces redness. A natural preservative.
BERGAMOT
Anti-bacteria, anti-virus and anti-fungal. Good for eczema, blisters, shingles,
chicken pox. A good natural deodorant. Relaxing and calming, slightly sedative
and anti-depressant.
CARROT
Great for dry or damaged skin, hair, dermatitis, eczema, rashes and other skin
conditions. Improves skin tone and elasticity.
CEDAR
Respiratory infections and clears sinus and lung congestion. Astringent that dries
oily or blemished skin, eczema, psoriasis, skin inflammation and dandruff. Avoid
during pregnancy.
CHAMOMILE
Relaxing, anti-anxiety, anti-depressive, insomnia, headaches. Reduces
inflammation.
CINNAMON
Emotional stimulant and increases blood circulation. An aphrodisiac and
antidepressant, headaches, warming liniment to relax tight muscles, ease painful
joints. Anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial. Can irritate, redden and even burn
sensitive skin so use carefully.
CLARY SAGE
Eases muscle and nervous tension, and pain, PMS cramping, menopausal hot
flashes, anti-depressive, helps insomnia. Blemishes, mature, wrinkled or inflamed
skin. Anti-bacterial. Use sparingly.
CLOVE
Antiseptic, antifungal, helps colds, flu, bronchitis relieves muscle and arthritic
pain, reduces drowsiness, irritability and headaches. Helps memory and
increases blood circulation. Do not use undiluted, will irritate and burn.
EUCALYPTUS
Antiseptic, anti-viral sore muscles, vapor rubs for lung and sinus congestion, skin
blemishes/oily complexion. Do not use during asthma attack.
FENNEL
Rejuvenating mature skin, wrinkles, and dry skin prone to acne. Avoid if epileptic.
FIR
Soothes muscle and rheumatic pain, increases poor circulation, antiseptic for skin
infections.
FRANKINCENSE
Rejuvenates skin, aging complexions and to fade old scars, reduce inflammation,
acne, antiseptic, anti-fungal, insomnia.
GERANIUM
Balancing overly emotional feelings, insomnia, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antifungal, eczema, acne, ringworm, prevent scarring and stretch marks.
GINGER
Anti-inflammatory relieves pain from arthritis, sore muscles, menstrual cramps,
headache, increases circulation, lung/sinus congestion, reduces drowsiness and
irritability.
GRAPEFRUIT
Antidepressant, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, skin infections, antiseptic, bruises,
wounds, cuts, acne, oily skin, skin toning.
JASMINE
Relaxing, headaches, insomnia, depression, ease muscle cramping, sensitive or
mature aging skin, aphrodisiac.
JUNIPER
Anti-inflammatory, arthritis, rheumatism, muscle relaxant, bronchial congestion,
reduces anxiety, acne and eczema. Do not use if kidneys are inflamed or infected.
LAVENDER
Anti-septic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-septic, skin infections, reduces
inflammation, relieves muscle pain and headaches, good for all complexion types
and helps heal skin cells, burns, sun damaged skin, wounds, rashes, oily skin,
acne, prevents scaring, slows down development of wrinkles, relaxing, insomnia.
LEMON
Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, reduces inflammation, relaxes stiff muscles, oily
complexions and skin blemishes. Photosensitizing to the skin of a few people.
LEMON GRASS
Oily skin, insect repellent, anti-fungal, anti-septic, skin infections, ringworm,
headache, rheumatism, nervousness, insomnia, irritability. The oil is nontoxic but
can cause skin sensitivity in some people.
LIME
Astringent, improves skin tone, oily skin, acne, increase circulation, antiseptic.
MARJORAM
Insomnia, calming, stiff joints, muscle spasms, cramps, headaches, anti-viral,
anti-bacterial, burns, bruises, inflammation.
MUGWORT
Calming, antibacterial and antifungal, inflammation, insomnia, muscle aches,
joint pain, anti-fungal. Do not take if pregnant or lactating.
ORANGE ORGANIC AND NON-ORGANIC
Depression, insomnia, reduces anxiety, anti-septic, colds, and flu. Slightly
photosensitizing, use sparingly as it can irritate and redden sensitive skin.
PATCHOULI
Rejuvenates skin cells, mature and aging skin, dry skin prone to acne, anti-septic,
anti-fungal, eczema, inflamed or cracked skin, athlete’s foot. headaches,
aphrodisiac.
PEPPERMINT ORGANIC AND NON-ORGANIC
Muscle relaxant, muscle spasm and arthritic conditions, dry skin, anti-bacterial,
anti-fungal and anti-viral, clears sinus and lung congestion, energizing,
aphrodisiac. Use sparingly can burn the skin.
PINE
Increase circulation, invigorating, disinfectant, infection fighter, sore muscles and
joints.
ROSEWOOD
Anti-depressant, anti-septic, aphrodisiac, anti-bacterial, headaches, colds, coughs,
infection, stimulate the cells and regenerate tissue.
SANDALWOOD
Calming to the nervous system, anxiety, insomnia, nerve pain, anti-fungal, antibacterial, rashes, inflammation, acne, dry, dehydrated or chapped skin, repairs
skin damage and encourages new cell growth, coughs, sore throat, and
aphrodisiac.
SPEARMINT
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, headaches, migraines, nervous strain, fatigue and
stress, asthma, bronchitis, itchy skin.
TANGERINE
Anti-septic, anti-bacterial, stretch marks, increases circulation, reduces fluid
retention, and relieves stress and tension.
TEA TREE
Antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, insecticide,
influenza, cold sores, bronchial congestion, asthma, coughs, acne, burns, oily
skin, athlete's foot, cold sores, blemishes, diaper rash, warts, sunburn and
infected wounds.
THYME
Anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-septic, warm and relax sore muscles, vapor chest rubs.
Can irritate the skin as well as increase blood pressure so use in low done. Avoid
if pregnant.
VANILLA EXTRACT
Nourishing and moisturizing to the skin.
WINTERGREEN
Softens rough skin problems like eczema. Helps muscular and arthritic pain and
stiffness. Increases blood circulation.
YLANG YLANG
Relaxing, anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, insomnia, balances oil production, good
for combination skin. High concentration can cause headaches or nausea.
PRESERVATIVES
BENZOIN
A natural preservative. Fragrant resin from the trees in Sumatra. Protects
chapped skin, improves elasticity and reduces redness.
GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT
Derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit
EXFOLIANTS
JOJOBA BEADS- CORAL
Very gentle, non-irritating, extremely fine, non-greasy, the micro-spheres do not
have jagged edges. Red in color.
JOJOBA BEADS-GLACIER
White in color
MICRO-DERMABRASION CRYSTALS
Anti-bacterial properties, non-irritating, do not have jagged edges, extremely fine,
non-greasy, natural aluminum oxide crystals. Must avoid eye contact.
FRAGRANCE OILS
Fragrance oils do not have therapeutic properties
ALMOND
CARNATION
COCONUT
ENGLISH ROSE
GRAPEFRUIT
GREEN TEA
HONEYSUCKLE
JASMINE
LILAC
MUSK
PEACHES & CREAM
SANDALWOOD
VANILLA