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Essential Care Range

The Background

Based in Suffolk, England, Essential Care are a small family team of Margaret, Colin and daughter Abi. Margaret began researching the formulations in the 1980s, after rekindling a lifelong passion for natural medicine by studying aromatherapy and herbal medicine. Motivated by the lack of products suitable for her own and her family's very sensitive and eczema-prone skin, she set about creating truly effective formulations, based only on organic herbs, plant oils and natural active ingredients that are compatible with the most sensitive skin. The unique formulae and products, are still hand-made by Margaret.

Philosophy

Essential Care have a simple philosophy: All ingredients must have therapeutic value, as well as making the product a joy to use. They use herbs and essential oils in therapeutic concentrations for optimum benefit. All the ingredients used, except for the emulsifier beeswax, are plant-derived. There is no animal testing.

They support fair trade, natural farming methods and have an active commitment to the care of the environment. This encompasses organic certification of our products, choosing materials which are locally-sourced where possible, are from sustainable and renewable resources, free from chemical contaminants, and are either recycled or can be recycled safely.

Skincare Range

Rich Hand & Body Lotion
Guaranteed to soothe and moisturise the most sensitive, dry, chapped or sun-parched skin! A quickly absorbed blend of nourishing shea butter, organic sesame oil, healing aloe vera and a lightly fragrant blend of skin soothing essential oils. Suitable for vegetarians.
Ingredients: pure water, aloe vera*, coconut oil*, sesame oil*, shea butter*, rosemary*, cetearyl glucoside (plant-based emulsifer), marigold*, beeswax*, cetearyl alcohol (plant-based emulsifer), xanthan gum, glucose, essential oils (lavender*, lemon*, ylang ylang extra*), glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase (milk & sugar enzymes), limonene & linalool & geraniol (natural constituents of the essential oils).
*Organically grown & produced (96% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified

Lip Slik
A tasty and nourishing blend of beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil and orange essential oil to moisturise, repair and protect your lips in all weathers. Imparts dewy softness and shine and can be worn alone or under lipstick. Suitable for vegetarians.
Ingredients: shea butter*, castor oil*, beeswax*, coconut oil*, marigold*, rosemary*, orange*, limonene (from the orange oil)
*Organically grown & produced (100% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified

Moisturising Sun Cream SPF 8
At last! Natuiral protection from the sun without any chemical or nature-identical sunscreening agent, artificial preservatives, or other synthetics.Active Ingredient: zinc oxide and capric/capryllic triglycerides (natural fatty acid component of coconut oil). Clinically tested on humans to SPF 15 broad spectrum protection in the UVA as well as UVB field.
Other ingredients : butryospermum parkii (shea butter)*, calendula officinalis (calendula)*, cera flava (beeswax)*, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil*, hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn)*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary)*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*
*Organically grown & produced plant oils and herbs

Product is in the process of organic certification.

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Cleansers & Moisturisers

Coconut Cleanser
A synergistic blend of dynamic plant oils to lift away make-up, skin impurities and airborne dirt. Organic skin-conditioning coconut & olive oils are combined with essential oils that have excellent cleansing properties as well as a delightful refreshing aroma. Ideal for normal to dry skin, the cleanser can be removed with damp cotton pads or rinsed away leaving the skin thoroughly clean, smooth and refreshed.
Suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients: pure water, coconut oil*, extra virgin olive oil*, cetearyl glucoside (plant-based emulsifer), cetearyl alcohol (plant-based emulsifer), rose*, xanthan gum, glucose, essential oils (clary sage*, eucalyptus*, lemon*) glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase (milk & sugar enzymes), limonene (from the essential oils).
*organically grown & produced (91% of product)
Product is Soil Association Certified

Tea Tree & Coconut Cleanser
A mild, antiseptic rinse-off cleanser which leaves the skin scrupulously clean smooth and refreshed. It is particularly suited to normal to oily or acne-prone skin with its blend of organic essential oils including antibacterial tea tree and calming lavender for a fresh, unisex fragrance. For the treatment of acne follow with Essential Care Organic First Aid lotion. Suitable for vegetarians.
Ingredients: pure water, decyl glucoside (corn sugar detergent), coconut oil*, aloe vera*, extra virgin olive oil*, glyceryl stearate (plant-based emulsifer), xanthan gum, cetearyl glucoside (plant-based emulsifer), glucose, essential oils (lavender*, lemon*, tea tree*), citric acid, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase (milk & sugar enzymes), linalool & limonene (from the essential oils).
*organically grown/produced (70%)
Product is Soil Association Certified

Available in 50ml and 160ml.

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Therapy Range

Repair Lotion
Repair Lotion is Margaret's special powerpack of natural skin healers developed through many years of personal experience of atopic eczema. We have also had excellent feedback for Repair Lotion from dermatitis and psoriasis sufferers. The lotion is light and easily absorbed. It is suitable for babies and children.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Made with:
- Organic chickweed (traditionally used to relieve itching)
- Organic olive oil, shea butter (to moisturise & soothe irritation)
- Organic aloe vera (in therapeutic concentration to reduce inflammation and promote speedy healing)
- Calendula herb, well-known for its anti-inflammatory action and high pro-vitamin A content, so vital for healing
- Bio-active chamomile which in independent tests had an anti-inflammatory action equal to mild hydrocortisone ointment - but of course without the side effects.
Ingredients: aloe vera*, extra virgin olive oil*, pure water, chickweed*, shea butter*, chamomile*, marigold*, rosemary*, glucose, cetearyl glucoside (plant-based emulsifier), beeswax*, cetearyl alcohol (plant-based emulsifier), xanthan gum, lavender*, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase (sugar & milk enzymes), limonene & linalool (natural constituents of the lavender).
*Organically grown & produced herbs & oils (95% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
Available in 75ml & 200ml

First Aid Lotion (Org.)
Now in a larger size by popular request, this potent, skin friendly, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal lotion helps fight infection and promotes speedy healing. It is light, non-greasy and contains a highly concentrated blend of aloe vera, healing herbs and essential oils. Has shown excellent results in treating acne, (alongside Essential Care Tea Tree & Coconut Cleanser), spots, minor wounds & burns, stings, bites, nappy rash, athlete's foot and other yeast infections.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Ingredients: aloe vera*, pure water, extra virgin olive oil*, zinc oxide, essential oils (lavender*, lemon*, patchouli*, tea tree*), cetearyl glucoside (plant-based emulsifer), beeswax*, lichen, cetearyl alcohol (plant-based emulsifer), echinacea*, propolis*, xanthan gum, limonene & linalool (from the essential oils).
*Organically grown & produced (95% of product)
Product is Soil Association Certified

Mosimix
A concentrated blend to apply to exposed limbs, especially the ankles when gardening, walking or on holiday. Has a delicious, fresh, lemony aroma - totally unattrcative to biting insects. Do notr apply to eczematous or broken skin.
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil*, high oleic sunflower oil*, coconut oil*, lemongrass*, lavender*, thyme*
*Organically grown & produced - 100% organic

Hair Lice Therapy Oil
A special blend which clings to the hair shaft, is pleasantly fragrant and easy to use to eradicate lice infection.

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil*, castor oil*, tea tree*, lavender*, cedarwood*, eucalyptus*
*Organically grown & produced - Certified 100% organic

Hair Lice Guard
For natural prevention of hair lice.

A blend of pleasantly fragrant pure essential oils with a long tradition of use for the prevention of head lice. To protect against headlice, brush into the hair daily and or add to after-shampoo rinse.
Soil Association certified 100% organic
5 ml

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Hair & Bath Range

Gentle Herb Shampoo
This is the first shampoo that has ever achieved Soil Association approval; with a maximum of organic ingredients and a uniquely natural cleansing formula; free from SLeS, ALS, artificial preservatives and salt. Gentle Herb Shampoo is balancing and conditioning for all hair types, including dyed hair. Suitable for babies and problem skin. Helps to relieve itchy or flaky scalps.
The goodness of natural herbs and oils and absence of harsh detergent means that after a week or so of regular use, you should find that you don't need a separate conditioner.
Ingredients: decyl glucoside (corn sugar detergent), coconut oil*, Essential Care herbal synergy TM (aloe vera*, horsetail*, nettle*, rosemary*), pure water, chamomile*, lecithin, xanthan gum, glucose, lichen, citric acid, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase *Organically grown & produced (70% of product) Product is Soil Association Certified
Available in 165ml or 500ml.

Tea Tree & Herb Shampoo
The same tried and tested formulation as our Gentle Herb Shampoo, with the extra antibacterial and antifungal properties of organic tea tree oil for a little extra help with certain scalp problems. The goodness of natural herbs and oils and absence of harsh detergent means that after a week or so of regular use, you should find that you don't need a separate conditioner.
Made with:
- A really mild cleansing agent (made from sugar) as a kind alternative to the widely used harsh detergent sodium lauryl(eth) sulphate
- Organic coconut oil (moisturising and conditioning)
- Organic aloe vera and other organic biodynamic herbs (stimulate healthy hair growth, relieve itchy/flaky scalps and promote natural shine)
- Antibacterial and antifungal organic tea tree oil.
Ingredients: decyl glucoside (corn sugar detergent), coconut oil*, Essential Care herbal synergy TM (aloe vera*, horsetail*, nettle*, rosemary*), pure water, lecithin, tea tree*, xanthan gum, glucose, citric acid, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase.
*Organically grown & produced (70% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified

Lavender Hand & Body Wash
Following many requests for a lavender-scented bodywash, here it is, complete with its own dispenser pump to use as a handwash as well. Gorgeously creamy with a moisturising aloe and extra virgin olive oil base and complemented with the heavenly scent of lavender fields.
Ingredients: pure water, aloe vera*, decyl glucoside (corn sugar detergent), extra virgin olive oil*, glucose, xanthan gum, citric acid, lavender*, lavendin*, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase.
*organically grown & produced (70% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified

Lemon & Tea Tree Hand & Body Wash
The same aloe and olive moisturising base as the lavender wash but with the fresh zing of anti-bacterial lemon and tea tree oils.
TIP: A great shave soap for men! Comes with a handy dispenser pump.
Ingredients: pure water, aloe vera*, decyl glucoside (corn sugar detergent), extra virgin olive oil*, glucose, xanthan gum, citric acid, lemon*, tea tree*, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase.
*organically grown & produced (70% of product)
Product is Soil Association Certified

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Mother & Baby Range

Baby Repair Lotion 75ml
A powerpack of natural skin healers traditionally used to alleviate distressed, itchy, irritated or allergy-prone skin.With cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil to moisturise and soothe; a therapeutic concentration of aloe vera to heal; chickweed to relieve itching; plus a bio-active chamomile with a proven anti-inflammatory effect.
Suitable for Vegetarians
Ingredients: aloe vera*, extra virgin olive oil*, pure water, chickweed*, shea butter*, chamomile*, marigold*, rosemary*, glucose, cetearyl glucoside (plant-based emulsifier), beeswax*, cetearyl alcohol (plant-based emulsifier), xanthan gum, lavender*, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase (sugar & milk enzymes), limonene & linalool (natural constituents of the lavender)
*Organically grown & produced herbs & oils (95% of product)
Product is Soil Association Certified

Gentle Wash & Shampoo
An extremely gentle moisturising bath wash with soothing organic aloe vera, chamomile and extra virgin olive oil to maintain the natural oil and acid balance of a baby's delicate skin. Bath-time play is the perfect time to allow the aloe vera in the Wash to soothe any skin soreness.Only the second shampoo ever to be certified by the Soil Association (Essential Care’s Gentle Herb Shampoo was the first) and the first ever certified Baby Wash. Suitable for Vegetarians
Ingredients: pure water, aloe vera*, decyl glucoside (corn sugar detergent), extra virgin olive oil*, chamomile*, glucose, xanthan gum, citric acid, lavender*, chamomile *, glucose oxidase & lactoperoxidase (milk enzymes).
*organically grown & produced (70% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified
Available in 75 and 150 mls

Nipple Balm
Moisturising organic coconut and extra virgin olive oils plus shea butter and calendula to soothe and protect from cracking or soreness. Safe to use during breast feeding.Can also be massaged into the perineum during the last few weeks of pregnancy, and after labour to promote healing. Fragrance free.
Suitable for Vegetarians
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil*, shea butter*, coconut oil*, beeswax*, marigold*.
*Organically grown & produced (100% of product)

Product is Soil Association Certified

Available in 20 & 50g

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Gift Sets

Baby Travel & Gift Set
The perfect traveling companion or new baby gift - all baby's skin care needs in a cute carrier: baby massage oil (70ml), gentle wash shampoo (75ml), calming spritz (50ml), soothing salve (20g), organic cotton face cloth.
Ultimate Mother & Baby Gift Set
An extra special gift, this beautifully packaged set has all the "Essential Care" a new mother and baby need.: Bump butter (20g), Cooling Spritz (50ml), nipple balm (20g), labour oil (70ml), gentle wash & shampoo (75ml), baby massage oil (70ml), organic cotton facecloth.

Citrus Gift and Travel Set

This is particularly suitable for normal toi oily skin, and contains Tea Tree & Coconut Cleanser (50ml), Citrus Skin Tonic (50ml), Moisture Cream (18g), First Aid Lotion (18g), cotton cleansing pads.

Rose Gift and Travel Set
This is particularly suitable for people with dry to normal skin. It contains: Coconut Cleanser (50ml), Rose Skin Tonic (50ml), Moisture Cream (18g), Night Cream (18g), Cotton Cleansing Pads
Bath & Body Gift Set
For the ultimate in relaxing, neutral cleansing: Organic cotton facecloth, Gentle Herb Shampoo (165ml), Aromatherapy Relax Massage Oil (70ml), Ylang Ylang & Organge Body Wash (200ml) - all arranged in an attractiveeco-friendly, reuseable jute bag.

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