Soaps, Cleansers & Hydrosols

From the gentlest hydrosols, to a powerful face-wash- there is a cleanser for everyone.

New Lily of the Valley Liquid Soap Range

Azelaic Acid Face Wash

This contains powerful actives to thoroughly clean and help skin prone to acne and rosacea.

Azelaic Acid Face Wash is a very effective benzoyl peroxide-free face cleanser; a comprehensive approach to clear skin. It combines azelaic acid with niacinamide, sulphur, and urea, making it ideal for managing acne-prone skin.

Cleanse and Tone Skin - Naturally. 

Hydrosols for Cleansing Skin Our hydrosols are from indigenous plant species with the best evidence of being beneficial to skin. As most distilled plants contain properties such as: anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, they have been used for centuries as first-aid and for skincare.

Borage

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Best for: Acne and rosacea-prone skin, eczema, sun-burn and itching.

Borage is not for drinking, due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can affect liver function.  

Calendula

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Best For: Soothing inflammation and suits most skin-types, it is moisturising and slightly astringent. 

Members of the Asteraceae family can cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to wheat and daisies. Do not consume  during pregnancy. For external use only.

Chamomile INCI: Anthemis nobilis - Asteraceae family (German is often more concentrated).

 Chamomile can help dry, irritated skin and is moisturising. It is one of the best hydrosols for baby skin. The relatively high a-bisabolol and apigenin help the anti-inflammatory efficiency, texture and elasticity. It can also help ameliorate UV damage and soothe sore eyes.

Best For: heat-rash, sunburn, itching, wound healing and stings.

Do not consume during the first three months of pregnancy. 

Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus - Asteraceae family

Cornflower is soothing especially for chronic skin conditions. It is an astringent hydrosol and the pH is very similar to most skin. It is often used for sore eyes.

Best For: Acne-prone and flaky skin, eczema, dry and dehydrated skin. Quite astringent and improves skin suppleness. Antibacterial (moderate activity against Staphylococcus aureus), anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and an excellent antioxidant.

Do not consume during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Evening Primrose - INCI: Oenothera biennis - Onagraceae family

 Evening Primrose is useful for dry skin and scalp problems. It is soothing for sun-burn and can fade excessive pigmentation.

Best For: bruises, inflammation and redness. It can re-balances both oily and dry skin and is moisturising, with good antioxidant properties.

Shouldn't be consumed by anyone with epilepsy 

Honeysuckle: INCI: Lonicera japonica - Capifoliacea family

 Honeysuckle is astringent, with one of the best all-round profiles. It has good: anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and excellent anti-oxidant properties.

Best For: All skin types -and particularly psoriasis, prematurely aged skin and sun-damage.

 (Honeysuckle is made is small batches and we sell out quickly)

Lavender - INCI: Lavandula angustifolia

 Lavender, one of the most popular hydrosols; a good hair rinse and can be used both before and after shaving to counter irritation. It is often used as a natural preservative. 

Best For: all skin types and most skin inflammation or for minor skin injuries, rashes, insect bites, stings, sunburn and other conditions that cause irritation. 

*If consumed, it can be dangerous to take Aspirin or blood thinners. Not recommended to consume during the first trimester in pregnancy.

 Roses…INCI: Rosa Gallica; Rosa Chinensis, Rosa damascena; Rose Alba

 Rose is a moisturising cleanser with anti-inflammatory benefits and the perfect pH for skin and scalp. Soothes inflammation, which is helped by antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

Best For: Both dry and acne-prone skin, for sun-damage, including hyperpigmentation. Good anti-oxidant properties. We use this in a number of our skincare products, including our best-seller, Rose Absolute Moisturiser. PH: Between 5 - 5.5 A lovely, fresh rose scent.