Merkaba Skin Care 'Balance' Facial Cleansing Oil

the brand story:

Merkaba Skincare is a conscious brand, giving consideration to all life forms, humans, animals and our planet. Created by Karen Hughes, a Registered Nurse, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation, and Advanced Certificate in High Performance Serum, the brand is built on the Merkaba symbol which combines opposing energies in perfect balance: masculine and feminine, earth and cosmos. Merkaba have a passion to educate people about the importance of safe, yet effective skincare, which is why they're 100% natural, plant based, organic and cruelty free. With natural resources in mind - down to the smallest detail - they are aiming for a minimal environmental footprint. They pride themselves on maximum integrity and transparency. The highest quality ingredients have been selected to naturally harmonise with our skin, restore its natural balance and help it become truly healthy. This range invites you in to the temptation of doing less and allowing the life forces of the plants to revive your skin and wellbeing.  Merkaba is a minimal skincare range that embodies ritual, not a routine.

you are making a difference:

• Small Australian business.
• Made in small quantities on the Gippsland Lakes, country Victoria.
• Organically grown and wild harvested ingredients. 
• Packaged in Miron glass; this unique glass offers optimal protection against the ageing processes which occur by exposure to visible light thus increasing shelf life and further reducing the need for added preservatives.
• Cruelty free; not tested on animals.
• Palm oil free.
• Vegan.

features:

• 100% plant based.
• Cold pressed, non-refined oils to maintain and preserve the high nutrient quality.
• Organic Pumpkin seed oil gently exfoliates and balances the oil in our skin and is rich in Vitamin C and E, Zinc which assist in firming the skin, fighting acne and increasing cell renewal.
• Organic Sesame seed oil helps to remove toxins from the skin with its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It also contains several essential fatty acids which assist with moisturising the skin.
• Mandarin essential oil has antiseptic properties which assist in removing toxins from the skin and stimulate the lymphatic system.
• Designed for your daily skincare ritual; removes makeup and dirt, draws out impurities, balances the skin’s natural oil production.
• Formulated for all skin types.
• Unisex blend; suitable for all.
• Best used in conjunction with a warm cloth like these or this.

oil cleansing method:

Contrary to common belief, oil cleansing is highly suited to all skin types including oily, acne-prone skin as this method helps to unblock pores, one of the main causes of acne. Harsh cleansers may wash away dirt but while doing so, they also disturb the natural microbiome of the skin and remove too much of the skin’s natural sebum. This sebum is there to protect the cell walls, fight bacteria, help heal wounds and prevents moisture from evaporating from the skin layers. 

Each time we strip this oil away, our skin over compensates and frantically tries to replace the stripped away oil by creating more oil. The Oil Cleansing Method operates on the premise that “like dissolves like”, oil dissolves oil. ‘Bad oils’ such as oxidized sebum, grime and other impurities are gently removed and the skin is refreshed with new oils enriched with nutrients, antioxidants and essential fatty acids.

dimensions:

100ml/3.4fl. oz. Miron glass pump bottle.

end of life:

Recycle or reuse. Glass bottle can be recycled in Council recycling. Plastic cap can be cleaned and returned to any Biome location for recycling with Terracycle.

Made in Australia.

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