BASE | Pank Plum Elixir

A nourishing, healing oil for skin and hair pressed from the rare French Ente plum. Rich in vitamins A & E, antioxidants and fatty acids, it’s proven to be better than argan oil and more powerful than marula oil.

Nature’s anti-aging oil that also works on blemish prone or oily complexions, Passion Fruit (or Maracuja) seed oil contains vitamin A, or carotenoids, to combat the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Research has shown that passion fruit seed oil, from a South African flower called the purple granadilla, contains a high amount of linoleic acid, an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid that’s critical for maintaining healthy skin. Applied topically to skin, linoleic acid helps to reduce inflammation, soothe and help minimize blemishes. Passion flower seed oil contains vitamins A and C, essential fatty acids, potassium, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and carotenoids and a high antioxidant activity to help fight sun damage. Benefits: Because of the high vitamin C and antioxidant content, it helps firm, rejuvenate and restore a radiant, smooth complexion. Its known to have antibacterial, anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties. Non-comedogenic.

A powerful anti-aging ingredient found in nature, Hibiscus is considered the plant alternative to “Botox”. Applied topically, Hibiscus power or seed oil will help to give skin a youthful boost and increase skin elasticity. How does it work? Hibiscus is thought to help interfere with the activity of the elastase enzyme, which breaks down elastin in the skin. Hibiscus also contains organic acids to help stimulate cell turnover, and shed dead, dry skin cells that dull your complexion and clog your pores. As a cleanser, Hibiscus contains natural saponins for a soap-free gentle skin purifier. In China, Hibiscus is considered an effective anti-viral remedy and is even applied topically to help with herpes zoster. Beyond skin, Hibiscus leaves, crushed and applied on the scalp as a treatment, are considered to have hair growth stimulating properties and have been used by Ayurvedic practitioners for centuries to combat hair loss.

Not all safflower oils are created equally. For oily, combination or acne prone skin, it’s important to choose a high linoleic acid containing organic safflower oil, like ours. This non-comedogenic, silky oil is dry, easily absorbed, never leaves a greasy residue, but is still highly moisturizing. Safflower oil’s high linoleic acid content helps unclog congested, acne prone pores and clear up blemish prone complexions. For dry or sensitive skin, Safflower oil will restore moisture balance and help restore a smooth, soft appearance. Linoleic acid isn’t synthesized by the human body but is essential for keeping skin clear from breakouts. Safflower oil has the highest level of linoleic fatty acid available of all seed oils and will help boost cell turnover for a more youthful complexion. In addition to linoleic acid, Safflower oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E for moisturizing and anti-oxidant benefits. Safflower oil is also great hair oil, helping to nourish and protect dry, damaged or over-processed hair. Benefits: It’s high linoleum acid content makes it a perfect oil for the OCM (oil cleansing method) as it will help break up blackheads and other impurities in the skin. Non-comedogenic.

Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C to refine and brighten your complexion. Pomegranate seed oil helps protect skin and hair for a long-lasting smooth, radiant complexion and shiny locks.

Used for centuries as an herbal remedy to soothe skin irritations, reduce inflammation and help with everything from sunburns, cuts and rashes. Known to help with itching, scaly or irritated skin, Alkanet root also has anti-virus and anti-bacterial properties that help with scars from acne to herpes. Benefits: An herbal remedy for clearing up blemished, red or irritated skin. Also works to help strengthen hair, and nourish the hair cuticle. Applied everyday, Alkanet root helps prevent brittle, peeling nails.

Known mostly for their romantic + aphrodisiac properties, the scent of rose often boosts libido! But rose essential oil is also a fragrant, antiseptic way to help skin to heal from wounds. Rose oil is proven to boost self-confidence and help to fight depression. Skin benefits include: helps to lessen the appearance of scars, acne blemishes and fade dark skin pigmentations.

Dating back to the Egyptians, this precious essential oil was applied to improve and beautify their skin, as well as to help with anxiety. Since then, the topical benefits of Geranium essential oil include acne treatments and helping to reduce skin inflammation. Benefits: Non-irritating, geranium essential oil can have a powerful impact on the health of the skin. It helps reduce redness and inflammation, and soothes skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. It also helps to keep pores from getting clogged which reduces acne outbreaks.