Skin & Body Care

Skin & Scalp Care

External preparations for skin and scalp — oils, soaps, powders and cosmetics made to traditional formulations.

Patch-test first, every time

Herbal does not mean inert. Plant ingredients are among the more common causes of contact reactions, and the fact that a preparation is traditional tells you nothing about how your skin will respond to it. Apply a small amount to a small area, leave it a day, and see what happens before using anything more widely.

Browsing this collection

Compare by what a product is for — washing, oiling, applying — and by pack size. Ingredients, directions and cautions are on each product page and on the label, and application instructions differ between products: some are meant to be left on, others rinsed off after a set time.

What this collection does not claim

Nothing here treats, prevents or cures any skin condition. A rash that is spreading, weeping, painful or accompanied by fever needs a qualified opinion. Do not apply anything to broken skin unless the label says you may.

Ask a qualified practitioner before use during pregnancy, for children, or alongside prescribed treatments.