Ingredients We Use

Crafted from the purest ingredients and formulated solely for their beautiful, natural affinity with your skin - this is MV SKINTHERAPY.

Taking great pride in her craft, Sharon personally scrutinises every ingredient to ensure the purity and quality of every plant and essential oil meets her exacting standards -no product is bottled without her approval. The range is cruelty free, and free from pesticides and many of the common cosmetic ‘nasties’ including petrochemicals, propylene glycol, silicones, phthalates (common hormone disruptors), sulfates, synthetic parabens, artificial fragrances and genetically modified ingredients.

Commitment to Ingredients
Our formulations harness the very best of what nature has to offer, and when combined with our unique and respectful manufacture process, preserve the potency and life force of the precious essential oils and organic plant oils we use.

Plant Oils & Butters

CAMELLIA	Native to Japan and South East Asia, this stunning floral plant is more commonly known as the plant from which tea is produced. The oil obtained from the seeds of this therapeutic plant is particularly abundant with skin loving lipids, most notably it’s ultra-high content of Omega 9 (oleic acid). Camellia Oil has a uniquely lightweight and easily absorbable characteristic, allowing for deep dermal penetration that supports the skin, improves flexibility and structure, and creates an instantly supple complexion - without any greasy feel. Seeds of this wonderful plant hold impressive medicinal properties due to the collection of unique tea polyphenols with Vitamins A, B, D, and E. Together this combination provides a diverse range of antioxidant actions that function to protect and repair from UV damage and support healthy cell growth. Our Camellia Oil is always certified organic and cold-pressed. We regard this oil and its therapeutic benefits so highly that it features in almost all of our products.
AVOCADO	Rich in Vitamins A, D and E, plant sterols and fatty acids – Avocado oil is known to penetrate the skin deeply and promote softness, elasticity, and even collagen production. In addition to its impressive antioxidant profile, it also contains a unique fatty alcohol that has been demonstrated to offer cellular protection from UV induced damage both prior to and following sun exposure.
JOJOBA	Not an oil at all, Jojoba is a unique liquid wax similar to the skins own sebum, making it highly compatible with just about everyone. From the seed of a desert shrub, this superfine, easily absorbed waxy substance is brimming with antioxidants, omegas and Vitamins A, D & E. Unlike most plant oils, Jojoba does not oxidise easily and tolerates high temperatures well so is an ideal travel companion or daily skin essential for those living in hot climates.
ROSEHIP	Rich in essential fatty acids, Vitamin A and Beta-carotene, Rosehip Oil helps to repair and regenerate damaged tissue, reduce inflammation, boost collagen formation and protect against free radical damage. An essential ingredient for mature and sun-damaged skins, burns and scarring as well as those with dry, flaky and itchy skin conditions.
SEA BUCKTHORN	A rich source of vitamins, minerals and Omega 3 which help promote hydration, elasticity, cell regeneration and - with powerful anti-inflammatory properties - benefits a host of skin conditions including eczema, rosacea and psoriasis.
CALENDULA	A magical and highly therapeutic oil extracted from Marigold flowers, Calendula is prized for its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Also enriched with flavonoids, this powerful healing ingredient can also provide valuable relief for eczema, acne, rashes, insect bites, sunburn and dry flaky skin conditions. To ensure the highest medicinal properties, MV sources only Calendula extracted through traditional maceration – the process includes the entire dried flower as most of the medicinal oils are found in the resinous green base of each flower head.
CENTELLA (GOTU KOLA)	Rich in beta carotene, fatty and amino acids and powerful phyto-nutrients, Centella is reputed to reduce inflammation, speed wound healing, stimulate new cell growth, build collagen and increases microcirculation. A valuable oil to help restore compromised or mature skins.
CARROT	Rich in beta-carotene, the pre-cursor to Vitamin A, Carrot Seed helps improve skin tone and elasticity, soothes dry and irritated skin and stimulates cell regeneration.
OLIVE	Containing fat soluble Vitamins A, D, E and K and high concentration of squalene, Olive Oil is a powerful antioxidant and, with antibacterial properties, is also beneficial for pimple prone skins. This emollient plant oil will gently cleanse, nourish and soften the skin whilst preserving the delicate microbiome.
COCONUT	Excellent moisturiser for dry, rough and wrinkled skin - protects the skin from premature ageing - fast absorbing.
SHEA BUTTER	Shea Butter is a wonderful skin softener, rich in essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants. It has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, has a natural UV factor, promotes elasticity and helps treat acne and breakouts.

Essential Oils & Resins

ROSE DAMASCENA	One of the world’s most precious and sought-after essential oils, it takes around 2 tons of rose petals to produce just 1kg of Rose Oil. Rose has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which benefit conditions including rosacea, acne, PCOS and hormonally affected skins. Also a natural hydrator, skin strengthener and mood enhancer, this versatile and beautifully aromatic oil is an excellent skin all-rounder.
GERANIUM	This versatile oil reduces inflammation and infection, eases eczema, benefits acne and burns and is an excellent skin balancer for hormonal, oily and pimple prone skins.
SANDALWOOD	We love Australian Sandalwood because it increases and restores the skin’s ability to retain moisture. With anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and skin softening capabilities this highly versatile oil is one of our go-to ingredients for inflamed, pimple-prone, dry, chapped, sun-damaged or dehydrated skins.
LAVENDER	A wonderful cell regenerator and excellent oil to treat burns, rashes, skin infections and sun-damage as well as protecting expanding skin during pregnancy. Our Lavender of choice is French ‘High Altitude’ with its high Linalyl Acetate content, the key to boosting this oil’s inherent antibacterial and antiviral properties.
BITTER ORANGE	Bitter Orange is an exceptional skin tonic and circulatory stimulant to boost superficial circulation and increase oxygenation.
FRANKINCENSE	An ancient essential oil with deep spiritual connections, Frankincense is also a powerful cell rejuvenator for mature skin, an anti-bacterial for acneic skins and an excellent wound healer.
MYRRH	A anti-inflammatory and regenerative oil to benefit mature skin, dry, flaky skin conditions including eczema.
PALMAROSA	A distillation from fermented leaves, this distinctive aromatic essential oil has antiseptic and regenerative properties, making is suitable for mature skins and those suffering from eczema and inflamed skin conditions.
CHAMOMILE - ROMAN	A soothing, anti-inflammatory and relaxing essential oil for both the skin and the senses, Roman Chamomile has similar properties to the German variety but contains less chamazulene.
CHAMOMILE - GERMAN	Containing chamazulene, a potent anti-inflammatory, this precious blue oil is ideal for sensitivity and inflamed skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema and is also of benefit to those who suffer from insomnia, anxiety and stress.
YLANG YLANG	Found in our Relaxing Body Oil, Ylang Ylang has the wonderful ability to calm the nervous system and ease anger and depression.
SWEET MARJORAM	A powerful sedative to ease headaches and relax tense muscles, Sweet Marjoram is a perfect oil to relax the mind and body and help induce sleep.
BENZOIN	A naturally occurring gum resin extracted from the Styrax tree, this rich resin has been used for centuries in the treatment of dry, cracked and chapped skin. Antiseptic and antifungal, Benzoin also improves skin elasticity and speeds wound healing.
CARROT SEED	Rich in beta-carotene, the pre-cursor to Vitamin A, Carrot Seed helps improve skin tone and elasticity, soothes dry and irritated skin and stimulates cell regeneration
TANGERINE	All-round skin tonic - assists lymph congestion
NEROLI	Often used for stretch marks, scars and to treat mature skin, Neroli is known as a powerful tissue regenerator.
PATCHOULI	Known to treat conditions such as dermatitis, eczema dry, cracked skin and stretch marks, Patchouli also works wonders on mature skin, acne and blemished complexions.

Native Australian Extracts

Kakadu Plum

Grown in abundance in the harsh environment of Northern Australia, Kakadu Plum has developed a rare antioxidant profile which offers an impressive list of skin benefits.

With the world’s highest natural concentration of Vitamin C, Kakadu Plum is an effective free radical scavenger with unique compounds that work to promote collagen production, improve elasticity and protects against environmental aggressors. In addition, the anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties of gallic and allegic acids work to restore the skin’s protective barrier and provide welcome relief for pimple prone skins.

Davidson Plum

Found in grape-like clusters in the Australian rainforest, Davidson Plum is known to be anti-inflammatory, skin strengthening and pore cleansing. Behaving like a natural AHA, this extract works to delicately exfoliate the skin and promote cell regeneration.

Quandong

Sometimes called the ‘Desert Peach’, this fruit is supercharged with antioxidants, phenolic compounds, essential fatty acids and Vitamins C & E – ingredients that work in synergy to stimulate collagen and cell renewal while soothing inflammation.