- Ingredients -
Here at ANNWYN we have adapted centuries of research across global cultures about the restorative properties of botanical ingredients, and applied that knowledge to the demands that modern day people place on their skin and body today. ANNWYN's belief is that we should only feed our bodies with ingredients that heal and promote wellbeing. We're proud of what is in our products (and what's not) and below is some background on our key ingredients:
Apricot Kernel Oil
Although originating from Armenia, there is a long history of apricot kernel oil in Chinese medicine and Confucius is said to have taught his pupils under an apricot tree.
Marshmallow Root Oil
Marshmallow root has a long history in folk medicine that dates back to Ancient Greek and Egyptian times.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
The native Berber women of Morocco have used prickly pear seed oil for centuries as part of their beauty regime.
White Poppy Seed Oil
Our white poppy seed oil is 100% UK-grown and is cold-pressed from the seeds of the white poppy and refined lightly to preserve the natural vitamin E content.
Borage Oil
Originating from the Middle East, borage oil was widely sought after by the Romans who believed it instilled happiness in people.
Pomegranate glycerol
The pomegranate remains a powerful symbol today, depicting prosperity, fertility, ambition and life-giving.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehip seed oil comes from the fruit left after the rose has flowered and the petals have fallen.
Wild Nettle
According to the Anglo-Saxon Nine Herbs Charm, wild nettle was used as protection against 'elf-shot' (mysterious pains thought to be caused by the arrows of the elvin folk).
Our botanical illustrations were commissioned from Linda Latham of wildlifepictures.co.uk/