Evidence Map
Your sense of smell affects your behaviour, memory and emotions. Inhalation also cause the fragrance to enter your lungs and from there into your blood. The benefit of botanical aromatics lies in making the heart glad.
Next time you use one of our products inhale the aroma before applying it to your skin as the fragrance and experience its therapeutic benefits.
Some of our aromatic ingredients are listed below.
Chamomile Oil
Renew – Safe Haven, Gentle Release, Inner Strength, Balanced EssenceCedarwood, Frankincense, Vetiver, Bergamot, LemonForest Bathing + Citrus ClinicalGrounding, HRV modulation, parasympathetic activation; mood uplift via limoneneForest bathing: Tsunetsugu 2010 【DOI:10.1007/s12199-009-0091-z】; Matsubara 2018 (cedar odor relaxation) 【DOI:10.2220/biomedres.39.241】; Sweet orange reduces anxiety: Goes 2012 【DOI:10.1089/acm.2011.0551】
Sandalwood Oil
Promotes mental clarity and alertness. It is also known as an oil of joy!
Orange Oil
Known as the sunshine oil, it promotes a sense of happiness and uplifts you.
Botanical Ingredients
The naturally occurring oils in your skin are similar to the oils we use in our formulations. This helps to restore barrier function and assist with overall skin health. The Fontis Skinfood range is rich in anti oxidants like Vitamin C.
Some of our exotic botanical oils are found below.
Marula Oil
Softening and soothing to the complexion. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and E
Kalahari Melon
Nourishes without clogging the skin. Very high on Vitamin B, Magnesium and Zinc
Baobab Fruit
Regenerating, moisturising and toning properties. Very Rich in vitamins A,D and E
Moringa Oil
Very high in anti oxidants it protects skin against damage by environment. Ability to wipe away skin roughness.
Pomegranate Seed Oil
Protects skin against sun rays. Nourishes and protect skin against drying and moisture loss.
Rosehip
Regenerative and nourishing properties. Clinical trails showed remarked improvement on 20 year old scars.
WHE Collection & Blends
Serenity – Heartfelt Care, Joyful Connect, Journey Within
Key Oils / Notes
Hyssop, Ginger, Cypress, Bay Laurel, Vetiver
Study Cluster
Mechanism + Clinical
Nervous System Benefit
Calming, anxiolytic, supports serotonin & GABA
References – PubMed/DOI
Lavender meta-analysis: Donelli 2019 【DOI:10.1016/j.phymed.2019.153099】; Chamomile review: Singh 2011 【DOI:10.4103/0973-7847.79103】; Geranium lowers anxiety: Shirzadegan 2017 【DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.005】
Renew – Safe Haven, Gentle Release, Inner Strength, Balanced Essence
Cedarwood, Frankincense, Vetiver, Bergamot, Lemon
Forest Bathing + Citrus Clinical
Grounding, HRV modulation, parasympathetic activation; mood uplift via limonene
Forest bathing: Tsunetsugu 2010 【DOI:10.1007/s12199-009-0091-z】; Matsubara 2018 (cedar odor relaxation) 【DOI:10.2220/biomedres.39.241】; Sweet orange reduces anxiety: Goes 2012 【DOI:10.1089/acm.2011.0551】