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Ingredient Spotlight: Calendula Flower Extract

Image credit: Simon Howden
Originating from Europe, the Calendula flower is seen in many gardens across the world. Just like a sunflower, the Calendula flower follows the sun throughout the day. I am always amazed when I see flowers like this in the garden, moving with the sunshine. There is a scientific [...]

Mike supplies Sanctum with certified organic extra virgin cold pressed macadamia oil and raw, certified organic macadamia meal for a range of Sanctum products. Macadamia oil's INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name is Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil. Sanctum has been working with Mike since 2008. We chatted to Mike about why he choses to farm organically.

We have heard a lot lately about the great health benefits of olive leaf extract but the often forgotten rosemary leaf extract and rosemary oil have many great qualities and benefits for the skin & body too.
Rosemary leaf extract is mainly known for its effect on promoting and stimulating the body’s circulation. Because of this [...]