Ingredients we use

Origin: Australia

Macadamia oil and meal (small particles of the husk micro-refined and
tumbled until smooth) both contain micro-nutrients. Macadamia is one of the highest known sources of mega-7 fatty acids.

Macadamia meal and oil is used in this Simplicité product:

Macadamia Body Scrub

Origin: Australia

Macrocarpa improves skin vitality and helps it resist damage from environmental stress. Calms irritations, reduces appearance of age lines, also pimples. Macrocarpa is a red flowering eucalypt; the name means large fruit as the seed pods are the largest of any eucalypt.

Macrocarpa extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask

Origin: Australia

Mandarin helps firm and restore elasticity to skin and revitalises skin radiance. Mandarin also reduces sensitivity and helps to improve the look of scarring.

Mandarin's citral content has specific action against sun damage. See reference below.

Medicinal grade extract of Mandarin is used in these Simplicité products:

Alba White Day Moisturiser

Coastal Banksia & Orange Everyday Shampoo

Great Outdoors Moisturiser with Sunscreen

Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter

Oil Controlled Day Creme

Pregnancy Massage Oil

Results Lift Gel

Revitalising Night Creme

Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask

Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants – Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8.

Origin: Egypt

Marjoram is from the Greek word meaning ‘joy of the mountains'. It is a warming remedy and is a potent antioxidant as well as being antibacterial. It retextures and acts as a general skin tonic.

Medicinal grade extract of Marjoram is used in these Simplicité products:

Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner

Revitalising Night Creme

Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter

Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme

Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil

Fluid Cellulite Body Oil

Origin: Australia

Marshmallow forms a protective layer on skin, soothes skin irritated by exposure to the elements plus helps to smooth wrinkles.

Medicinal grade Marshmallow extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Great Outdoors Moisturiser with Sunscreen

Origin: Australia

Melaleuca is antibacterial. It calms irritated and reactive skin, refreshes and tones. Indigenous Australians used Malaleuca as one of their earliest healing remedies.

Medicinal grade extract of Melaleuca is used in these Simplicité products:

Acne Antibacterial Serum

Blue Mallee Body Foam

Rosemary Blemish Gel

Origin: Australia

Morning Glory helps prevent signs of ageing and works to fade hyperpigmented areas.

Medicinal grade extract of Morning Glory is used in this Simplicité product:

Alba White Day Moisturiser

Origin: Australia

Mulla Mulla - rejuvenates elasticity and texture, improves moisture levels. It calms redness, enhances micro-circulation and helps prevent signs of ageing.

Medicinal grade extract  of Mulla Mulla is used in these Simplicité products:

Waratah & Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask

Angelica Lip Care Balm

Origin: Albania

Myrtle extract improves circulation, tones and firms.

Medicinal grade extract of Myrtle Flower is used in this Simplicité product:

Fluid Cellulite Body Oil

Origin: Tunisia

Neroli soothes inflammation and calms redness. It tones the complexion, improves circulation and gives a healthy glow. For use on the body, neroli extract improves the appearance of stretch marks.

Named after princess Nerola of Italy.

Medicinal grade extract of Neroli is used in these Simplicité products:

Capillary Repair Serum

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (normal dry)

Sensual Relaxing Massage Oil

Pregnancy Massage Body Oil

Origin: Australia

Nettle is rich in many vitamins and minerals. It reduces the appearance of surface red lines.

Medicinal grade extract of Nettle is used in this Simplicité product:

Oil Controlled Day Creme

Origin: Indonesia

Niaouli gives a look of purity to skin. It helps reduce the appearance of hyper-pigmentation and enhances action of other ingredients.

Medicinal grade extract of Niaouli is used in these Simplicité products:

Alba White Day Moisturiser

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry, Oily)

Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter

Origin: Australia

Olive leaf calms and soothes irritated skin. It is antibacterial and helpful for acne problems (See reference).

Medicinal grade extract of Olive Leaf is used in these Simplicité products:

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Norm/Dry)

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry, Oily)

Angelica Lip Care Balm


Scientific Reference: Olive – Pinelli et al. Quali-quantitative analysis and antioxidant activity of polyphenolic extract from Olea europea L. leaves, 2000. Reference Olive – Synthesis and Assignment of Absolute Configuration of (-)-Oleocanthal: A Potent, Naturally
Occurring Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidant Agent Derived from Extra Virgin Olive Oils (potentially leaf extract).” Smith, Amos
B., III; Han, Qiang; Breslin, Paul A. S.; Beauchamp, Gary K. Organic
Letters (2005), 7(22), 5075-5078.

Origin: Italy

Orange Blossom soothes and calms skin, tones the complexion. It reduces wrinkles in mature skin, is of great benefit to sensitive skin and because it improves circulation, encourages skin regeneration.

Medicinal grade extract of Orange Blossom is used in these Simplicité products:

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion Normal/Dry

Calendula and Orange Plant Nutrient Mask

Origin: Australia

Sweet Orange quenches thirsty skins and elevates the senses, soothes
inflammation, calms on all levels and brings a healthy glow to the skin.
It tones the complexion and improves circulation.

Sweet Orange essential oil contains plant citral, a skin cancer preventative which helps to reverse sun damage and early skin cancers. See reference below.

Medicinal grade Sweet Orange extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Calendula and Orange Nutrient Mask

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Normal/Dry)

Oil Controlled Day Creme

Revitalising Night Creme

Sensual & Relaxing Body Oil

Banksia and Orange Everyday Shampoo

Pregnancy Massage Oil

Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants– Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8.

Origin: India

Palmarosa hydrates and fades scars. It is valuable in reducing age lines on the face and neck and stimulates cellular renewal.

Medicinal grade Palmarosa extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Plant Gel Cleanser (normal/dry)

Calendula & Orange Nutrient Mask

Revitalising Night Creme

Firming Rehydration Eye Creme

Angelica Lip Care Balm

Origin: Egypt

Parsley is antibacterial, antiseptic and calming. Therapeutic levels
are used in this product (as is the case with all extracts in Simplicité
products.)

Medicinal grade Parsley extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Oil Controlled Day Creme

Origin: Australia

Passionflower improves circulation and enhances absorption of other nutrients.

Medicinal grade Passionflower extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Instant Help Eye Gel

Origin: Indonesia

Patchouli extract counters inflammation and is antibacterial,
antiviral and antifungal. It reduces visible wrinkles, shrinks ‘open’ pores and improves overall health of skin.

Medicinal grade Patchouli extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner

Rosewood Face Oil

Sensual Relaxing Massage Oil

Pregnancy Massage Oil

Macadamia Body Scrub

Origin: Italy

Peppermint takes excessive heat from the skin and encourages circulation,  thereby enhancing absorption of nutrients and elimination of metabolic wastes.

Medicinal grade Peppermint extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry, Oily)

Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme

Origin: Paraguay

Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara) essential oil is very similar to Orange Blossom (Neroli) essential oil; this is because they are both obtained from the bitter Orange tree. Petitgrain balances sebum levels, heals acne, antibacterial and calms excessive perspiration.

Petitgrain contains plant citral, a skin cancer preventative which helps to reverse sun damage and early skin cancers - see reference below.

Medicinal grade Petitgrain extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Calendula Nutrient Plant Mask

Oil Controlled Day Creme

Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme

Scientific Reference: Citral, a key component of the lemon-scented essential oils extracted from several herbal plants– Dudai N, Weinstein Y, Krup M, Rabinski T, Ofir R (May 2005). “Citral is a new inducer of caspase-3 in tumor cell lines”. Planta Med. 71 (5):
484–8.

Pumice is used in this Simplicité product:

Macadamia Body Scrub

Origin: Australia

Pumpkin Seed Oil contains anti-aging antioxidants. It helps to normalise sebum secretion and with minimising fine lines.

Pumpkin Seed Oil is used in these Simplicité products:

Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner

Lemon Night Creme

Antioxidant Plant Serum

Origin: Australia 

Red Clover extract helps reduce hyperpigmentation caused by hormone changes. Improves micro-circulation.

Medicinal grade Red Clover extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Waratah and Beetroot Plant Nutrient Mask

Origin: Australia 

Red Grevillea extract encourages deep hydration and calms stressed skin.

Medicinal grade Red Grevillea is used in this Simplicité product:

Blue Mallee Body Foam

Origin: Japan

Rice Bran oil contains squalene and other fatty acids responsible for
moisture retention and immune integrity against sun damage. Promotes collagen formation. Antioxidant activity.

Medicinal grade Rice Bran extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Angelica Lip Care Balm

Lemon and Rose Body Foam

Results Lift Gel

Rehydration Serum

She Oak and Lime Conditioner

Origin: France 

Rose Geranium reduces redness and calms inflammation. Encourages the formation of new skin cells.

Medicinal grade Rose Geranium extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Plant Gel Cleanser (normal/dry)

Sundew Cleansing Milk

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (normal/dry)

Exfoliating Face Treatment

Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner

Damask Rose Day Creme

Revitalising Night Creme

Oil Controlled Day Creme

ilAlba White Day Moisturiser

Lemon Night Creme

Eye Makeup Remover Lotion

Macadamia Body Scrub

Calendula Plant Nutrient Mask

Lemon & Rose Bath and Shower Foam

Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil

Origin: Bulgaria

Rose Otto improves circulation and tones surface capillaries. It helps to reduces wrinkles. 

Medicinal grade Rose Otto extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Damask Rose Day Creme

Sensual Relaxing Massage Oil

Origin: India 

Rose petal soothes broken surface red lines, improves dry skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and calms eczema.

Our medicinal grade fresh extract of Rose Petal extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Damask Rose Day Creme

Plant Gel Cleanser (Normal/Dry)

Eye Make up Remover Lotion

Firming Rehydration Eye Creme

Lemon & Rose Bath and Shower Foam

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Normal/Dry)

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Combination/Dry, Oily)

Origin: Chile

Rosehip - we make this fresh extract from the seed's outer husk as this is rich in natural vitamin C and skin firming bioflavonoids. 

Medicinal grade Rosehip fresh extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Results Lift Gel

Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner

Origin: Chile

Rosehip oil contains at least 32% GLA (gamma linoleic acid). This essential nutrient is the beginning point for the treatment of early ageing, eczema, psoriasis, scars, wounds and burns.

Medicinal grade Rosehip Oil is used in these Simplicité products:

Capillary Repair Serum

Hyperpigmentation Serums A and B

Instant Help Eye Gel

Rehydration Serum

Results Lift Gel

RL (Reduce Lines) Serum

Rosehip & Lavender Complexion Refiner

Pregnancy Massage Oil

Origin: Spain

Rosemary is regarded as sacred in many civilisations. Naturally antioxidant, improves the circulation to the skin, lessens the pain of certain skin problems. It contains terpene which helps skin cells to resist early skin cancer changes (See reference).

Medicinal grade Rosemary extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Rosemary Blemish Gel

Plant Gel Cleanser (Comb/Dry, Oily)

Exfoliating Face Treatment

One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Waratah & Beetroot Plant Mask

Sage Face Oil

Toning & Invigorating Body Oil

She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

Origin: Vietnam 

We now source Ho Wood oil that has been steam distilled from the bark and wood of the Ho tree. This is because of a scarcity of Rosewood trees. The two species have a very similar aroma and properties. Ho Wood oil reduces sensitivity to light, wind and air pollution. It regenerates skin suffering effects of premature ageing and stimulates cells to expel metabolic wastes.

Medicinal grade Ho Wood Oil is used in these Simplicité  products: 

Rosewood Face Oil

Revitalising Night Creme

Nutritive Body Lotion

Toning Invigorating Body Oil

Origin: Spain

Sage is a natural skin cleanser that contains capillary toning nutrients. It inhibits bacteria in the treatment of acne and regulates sebum production. Sage extract contains terpenes which are thought to help skin cells resist early skin cancer changes.

Medicinal grade extract of Sage is used in these Simplicité products:

Plant Gel Cleanser (Comb/Dry, Oily)

Exfoliating Face Treatment

Oil Controlled Day Creme

Sage Face Oil

Rosemary Blemish Gel

Nourishing Hand & Nail Creme

Toning Invigorating Body Oil

Nutritive Body Lotion

Origin: Australia

She Oak fresh extract improves resilience of skin and hair plus reduces skin and scalp sensitivity.

She Oak restores a healthy look to damaged hair. Also, it acts in a way similar to Bach Flower ’Rescue Remedy’ to calm and settle, eg an upset, injured child.

Medicinal grade She Oak is used in these Simplicité products:

She Oak & Lime Everyday Conditioner

Blue Mallee Bath and Shower Foam

Anti-Redness/After Sun Gel

Origin: Australia

Southern Cross helps prevent hyperpigmentation spots and retain moisture in the skin.

Southern Cross extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Great Outdoors Moisturiser with Sunscreen SPF15

Origin: Australia

Spinifex builds the overall health of the skin and is thought to help its renewal process. It improves resistance to recurring skin conditions and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Spinifex has been used to treat ‘cold sores’.

Medicinal extract of Spinifex is used in these Simplicité products:

Waratah & Beetroot Plant Mask

Angelica Lip Care Balm

Origin: Australia

Sturt’s Desert Rose calms irritations and restores moisture balance.

Sturt’s Desert Rose extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Eye Makeup Remover

Origin: Indonesia

Styrax benzoin is a plant alternative to Botox. It relaxes facial muscles, soothes and calms and is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. It improves skin's ability repair and healing of the skin.

Styrax extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Results Lift Gel

RL (Reduce Lines) Serum

Origin: Australia

Sundew flower soothes irritated skin especially where extreme environmental exposure has caused this. It iImproves the appearance of sun damaged skin by helping to correct free radical damage. Sundew is a small
insectivorous plant.

Sundew flower is used in this Simplicité product:

Sundew Cleansing Milk

Origin: Australia

Sunshine Wattle restores skin softness and texture.

Medicinal grade extract of Sunshine Wattle is used in this Simplicité product:

Great Outdoors Moisturiser with Sunscreen SPF15

Origin: Australia

Thyme calms redness, is locally antibacterial and astringent. It
promotes healing and gives exceptional results for acne and breakout problems.

Medicinal grade Thyme extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Acne Antibacterial Serum

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion (Comb/Dry Oily)

One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Origin: Sri Lanka

Vetiver is a tall perennial scented grass. Vetiver extract detoxifies blood and tissues and enlivens circulation. It is named ‘Oil of Tranquility’ in India.

Medicinal grade Vetiver extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Toning Invigorating Body Oil

Origin: Australia

Violet leaf is an effective natural pore cleanser. It gently soothes inflammation. Violet leaf is a rich source of flavonoids.

Medicinal grade Violet Leaf extract is used in this Simplicité product:

One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Origin: Australia

Crushed walnut shell that has been tumbled to smooth all edges is
used for both its exfoliating properties as well as high antioxidant and
fatty acid content.

Walnut is used in this Simplicité product:

One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Origin: Australia

Waratah Flower extract calms reddened skin conditions.

Medicinal grade Waratah Flower extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Waratah Flower and Beetroot Creme Mask

Origin: USA

Wheatgerm oil softens skin and balances moisture. It contains soluble vitamins, squalene and important skin nutrients. Squalene occurs naturally in human skin and is thought to protect against the appearance of skin cancers. When exposed to UV light squalene converts to vitamin D and thus improves the skin’s utilisation of vitamin A.

Wheatgerm oil is used in these Simplicité products:

Antioxidant Plant Serum

Capillary Repair Serum

Calendula & Orange Mask

Firming Rehydration Eye Creme

Fluid Cellulite Body Oil

Hyperpigmentation Serum B

Luxurious Mandarin Body Butter

Macadamia Body Scrub

Nutritive Relaxing Body Oil

Revitalising Night Creme

Rosehip and Lavender Complexion Refiner

Rosewood Face Oil

Sage Face Oil

Sundew Cleansing Milk

Rehydration Serum

Origin: USA

Witch Hazel is a natural skin cleanser; it calms swelling (of skin with cystic acne as well as puffy skin around eyes) and reduces inflammation. This is our own fresh extract (as all of our extracts are), not the commonly used clear extract which is made in China, usually contains alcohol and lacks so many active principles.

Medicinal grade Witch Hazel extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Plant Gel Cleanser (Combination/Dry, Oily)

One Step Exfoliating Cleanser

Hydrating Floral Toning Lotion Combination,Dry Oily)

Instant Help Eye Gel

Rosemary Blemish Gel

Origin: Australia

Yarrow (fresh extract) tones enlarged surface blood vessels,
encourages improved circulation to skin to speed healing. It contains isovalerianic acid that encourages formation of new connective tissue.

Medicinal grade Yarrow extract is used in these Simplicité products:

Oil Controlled Day Creme

Instant Help Eye Gel

Origin: Indonesia

Ylang Ylang flowers are spread on the beds of newly-weds in Indonesia. The fragrance gives a sense of euphoria as well as being calming. It may also be helpful in abating feelings of tension and anger.

Medicinal grade Ylang Ylang extract is used in this Simplicité product:

Sensual Relaxing Body Oil