WHAT’S IN IT?

THis week: Bio-Oil CALENDULA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT: Bio-Oil is marketed as a treatment for scars — when healing, scars can become itchy and inflamed, and the calendula oil in this has antiinflammatory properties and can reduce skin irritation. ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL: Rosemary oil soothes and can act as an antiseptic. LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL: Lavender oil calms and soothes skin, and is a natural antiseptic.

ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER OIL: Chamomile oil has anti-inflammatory properties and soothes sensitive skin. RETINYL PALMITATE: A form of vitamin A that improves skin tone and texture, and also encourages skin to regenerate.

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE: A form of vitamin E that protects the skin and has moisturising properties.

LIQUID PARAFFIN: This is a highly refined mineral oil, which helps to retain the skin’s moisture by leaving a layer of oil on the surface.