Skincare Café
Skincare Café has a policy of being open about the ingredients we use in our products and as such they are all clearly listed on the boxes.
We use a mineral derived preservative to comply with European regulations which gives the products a shelf life of 2 years (6 months once opened).
Because our products are hand made, hand labelled and not chemically manufactured, each run of products can have different aromas and textures, as it depends on the pure organic essential oils and botanical plant extracts used - none of which are exactly the same. So customers are getting fresh, natural ingredients every time.
All the products are suitable for use on any type of skin - especially sensitive skin - due to their natural, organic plant origin.
- All Skincare Cafe products are formulated for even the most sensitive of skin.
- Any of the products can be used on any skin type, normal, oily, dry etc.
- Many manufacturers try to get us to buy different types of creams for different areas of our faces but that is just another way of getting us to buy more products.
- Any of our products can be used together or separately. Its an individual choice, but donít mix them with petrochemical based products if you want good results!
- Our products are made from the finest organic essential oils that we can buy, and as such, a little goes a long way.
- We do not test on animals and do not use any ingredients that are animal derived.
- We are registered with the Vegan and Vegetarian Society.
- Our organic essential oils are all Ecocert or Soil Association certified.
- Skincare Café do not use toxic or irritating chemicals in their products and will never use parabens as they have been linked them to cancerous tumours.
- As we do not use chemicals in our products, all of our producing vats are cleaned by pure boiling hot water and nothing else.
- Skincare Café also recommend a healthy lifestyle and believe that good skincare should follow with a healthy diet, including eating organic produce whenever possible and drinking plenty of water, as it all helps to keep us in good health.
Skincare Café will never knowingly make false claims of their products and will always use the best quality ingredients and organic essential oils whenever possible.
Skincare Café give donations to various Breast Cancer charities.
Four Step Plan to Beautiful Skin
A great introduction on how to use our four core products using our Four Step Plan. Details are in our mini customer product brochure.
Organic Grapeseed & Aloe Vera Cleanser
Organic Chinese Geranium Anti - Ageing Night Oil
Organic Lemongrass Purifying Face Mask
Organic Vitamin Enriched Rose Geranium Moisturiser
A weekly treatment for your skin to keep it in tip top condition using our unique four step plan to really cleanse, nourish and moisturise your skin all in one go!
Thoroughly cleanse skin using our organic grapeseed & aloe vera cleanser
Using our organic anti - ageing night oil, gently massage a few drops into face and neck using small circular movements to stimulate the blood flow to the skin. Do not wipe off the oil.
Then apply our organic lemongrass face mask on the top of the oil and leave on for 3 - 4 minutes only. Do not let the mask dry.
Rinse off using tepid water.
Finish off by applying our organic vitamin enriched, rose geranium moisturiser to the face and neck.
You will see and feel the difference to your skin.
PLEASE NOTE: customers can now add the day serum to the above routine.
apply serum before moisturiser for an extra anti - ageing skin boost.
Organic Grapeseed & Aloe Vera Cleanser 150ml £11.99
Product code: #240
Grapeseed Oil - Grapeseed oil comes from grape pips and is one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants. It is a very expensive skincare ingredient.
Aloe Vera - plant origin, has excellent healing properties and encourages skin rejuvenation.
Lavender Oil – has skin healing and calming properties.
How to Use: Apply to face and neck with cotton wool and remove in same way - or can be applied by hand directly onto skin, massaged in slightly and rinsed off with water.
Selling Point:: This is a light fresh, cleanser made with pure plant extracts of Grapeseed and aloe vera which will leave skin feeling smooth and deeply cleansed. It has a wonderful aroma and is very versatile, either as a cleanser or as a cleansing wash. Contains no alcohol or lanolin (like all our products) so skin feels really refreshed after use, not dry or tight.†
** Recommended in Cosmopolitan magazine Sept 2006
**ëCelebrity Cleansersí as used by Donna Air, Star Celebrity magazine June 2006
Organic Vitamin Enriched Rose Geranium Moisturiser 30ml £14.99
Product code: #239
Rose geranium oil - lant origin, has regenerative and detoxifying properties and helps to prevent premature ageing skin.
Lavender oil - comes from the lavender plant and is a high quality skincare treatment, helps to clear blemished skin and improve skinís texture.
Asparagus - good source of vitamins A & C to help nourish the skin.
How to use - Use after cleansing. Use daily to leave skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. Is excellent to use with our anti - ageing day serum. The serum goes on first and moisturiser afterwards.
Selling point - Organic Rose geranium oil and lavender oil are known for their skin reviving properties which both fortify and tone the skin. This moisturiser contains 5 added vitamins A B C D E which when used daily
constantly feeds the skin with anti - oxidants.† This is probably the most popular product in the range, so encourage testing of this product, as it has a wonderful texture and aroma.
**Scored 4 out of 5 in independent consumer test in Green Parent magazine.
**Featured product Sunday Times Stella Magazine July 2006
Organic Lemongrass Purifying Face Mask 30ml† £10.99
Product Code: #241
Rosemary oil - one of the oldest essential oils, it comes from the flowering tops and twigs from the herb. It helps stimulate fibroblast activity within the skin to increase epidermal cell renewal.
Lemongrass oil - renowned for its refreshing, toning and uplifting properties.
Natural clay - excellent absorbent powers, that works to remove oils and toxins from the skin. It also stimulates and tightens pores and revitalises the complexion.
How to use - Apply to cleansed dry skin and leave on for only 3 - 4 mins (do not let clay dry) Can be used on top of oil as part of our 4 step plan. (See 4 step plan for details)
Selling point - Quick fix mask, as it only takes 3 - 4 minutes to condition and deeply cleanse the skin, which is excellent for our busy lifestyles! Acts as a luxury face mask if used in conjunction with the Anti - ageing night oil. Mask looks green but goes on clear. This product has a wonderful aroma.
**Recommended and featured in The Times beauty pages April 2006.
Organic Chinese Geranium Anti - Ageing Night Oil 30ml† £21.99
Product Code: #245
Chinese Geranium - helps to regenerate and rebalance skin, has anti - ageing properties.
Sweet Almond oil - comes from sweet almond kernels and is well known for its skincare benefits.† Rich in vitamin E it is an antioxidant and helps to prevent cell damage. Very famous with the Queen of France who in 1372 ordered hundreds of almond kernels to make her own face creams.
Patchouli - plant origin, excellent anti - ageing properties and helps to balance out skin tone.
How to use - Apply at night time on fully cleansed skin. Use sparingly and apply to face and neck. Suits all face types including those who claim to have oily skin, as it rebalances oily skin. Do not store the oil in direct sunlight as this can affect the oil.
*Warning - Please check that your customer does not have a nut allergy as this product contains sweet almond oil.
Selling point - This unique blend of pure and organic essential oils are known for their skin anti - ageing and rebalancing properties. Many of our customers report a difference in their skin after only a couple of weeks. No oily residue. Use with the anti - ageing day serum as part of a regular anti - ageing beauty routine.
**Recommended and featured by Daily Telegraph Beauty editor April 2006.
** 4 out 5 Stars in ELLE magazine ëBest Beauty Oilsí feature Sept 2006.
Organic Orange & Vanilla Body Conditioning Lotion 200ml †£16.99
Product Code: #242
Orange oil - renowned for its refreshing and uplifting properties, and is excellent for dry, sensitive and ageing skin.
Vanilla oil - grown in the Eastern rain forests from a tropical orchid, from one of the largest family of flowering plants in the world. It is very expensive because it takes over 3 years to cultivate the vanilla pod. It is renowned for its wonderful smooth warm rich aroma, and produces a calming feel good factor.
Chamomile oil - is extracted from the dried flowers of the herb and calms and soothes the skin.
Peach† Kernal Oil - soothes and hydrates skin
How to use - Apply daily to hands and body as required. It really leaves your skin feeling soft, silky and moisturised throughout the day.
Selling point - It smells of fresh oranges and vanilla ice cream and can be used as a soothing aftersun lotion as well. We only use pure vanilla in this product, unlike many other manufacturers who use vanilla parfum (which is chemically based). Can be used on babies, and is particularly nice to use on kids after using the bodywash first.
† Can also be used as an aftersun lotion for holidays as it contains Organic chamomile to soothe and calm the skin.
**Recommended and featured in the Daily Telegraph Magazine by beauty editor Kate Shapland as a fantastic new beauty product March 2006.
Organic Orange & Chamomile Body Wash 200ml †£9.99
Product Code: #244
Orange oil - renowned for its refreshing and uplifting properties, and is excellent for dry, sensitive or ageing skin.
Chamomile - plant origin, great for calming and soothing the skin
Lavender oil - balancing and toning properties, very expensive skincare ingredient.
How to use - Apply in shower or bath to wet skin, then rinse off. Can use it to wash hair if you're in a rush.
Selling point - Orange oil uplifts and refreshes the body, whilst lavender and chamomile oils contain balancing and toning properties. Bodywash can be used on babies, then just apply body lotion afterwards!
Key point: this product does not contain Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulphate† (known as SLS) which is a chemical foaming agent (see harmful ingredients list). As an alternative we have used a coconut foaming agent which is safe and harmless. As such this body wash does not foam. But the message is you donít have to have foam to be clean, thatís what we have all been misled to believe from manufacturers who use harmful ingredients such as SLS.
**Featured in Glamour magazine organic beauty product round up, June 2006.
** Recommended by Beauty Editor Sunday Times Style magazine Sep 2006
Organic Vitamin Enriched Anti - Ageing Day Serum 30ml †£24.99
Cornflower - from the flower, it is very soothing and extremely nutritional for the skin
Orange oil - plant origin, containing uplifting and refreshing properties is excellent for ageing skin.
Lavender oil - helps to clear blemished skin and improve and tone the condition of the skin.
Asparagus - a rich source of vitamins A & C which help to nourish the skin.
Grapeseed oil - comes from grape pips and is one of the richest natural sources of anti - oxidants which help to prevent free radicals. It is a very expensive skincare ingredient.
How to use - Apply daily to the face and neck before using moisturiser.†
Selling point - This luxurious anti - ageing serum contains pure botanical plant extracts combined uniquely together, helping to reduce free radicals and provide your skin with a rich, natural source of anti - oxidants to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Also contains 5 vitamins A B C D E† to constantly feed the skin. Has a wonderful light, fragrant aroma and texture. Use with the anti - ageing night oil as part of a regular Day and Night anti - ageing routine.† Many anti - ageing products contain harsh chemicals, which can strip the skin - this is a really gentle, natural product with a wonderful aroma. †Can be used around the eyes and on the face and neck.
Can also be used as a fantastic anti - ageing base before applying make up. Celebrity make up artist Gemma Kidd is currently trialling it!
**Recommended and featured by celebrity beauty guru Julia Carling in her Daily Mail beauty column.
** Recommended Beauty product by Eve magazine Sep 2006
Organic Anti - Cellulite Body Firming Gel 200ml £18.99
Product Code: #243
Kelp - has over 30 minerals to nourish the skin, is an anti cancer agent and can also help to stimulate T cell production.
Watercress - botanical extract, used for cleansing and healing the skin
Lemongrass - anti - bacterial, which refreshes and tones the skin
Rosemary - one of the oldest essential oils known, it comes from the flowering tops and twigs from the herb, it helps stimulate fibroblast activity within the skin to increase epidermal cell renewal.
Patchouli oil - plant origin, has excellent anti - ageing properties and helps to smooth out skin tone
Rose Geranium oil - plant origin, it has regenerative and detoxifying properties to help remove toxins from the skin and improve the appearance of the skins texture.
How to use - Apply to problem areas daily and massage into the skin. It can be applied before going into the steam room at your local gym. Regular use can help make your skin noticeably smoother and firmer.
Selling point - Kelp contains over 30 minerals which help to detoxify the skin and break down toxins in the body which cause cellulite. Watercress plant extract combined with our organic lemongrass, patchouli and rose geranium essential oils increase circulation, and provides a rich natural source of anti - oxidants to cleanse and nourish the body.† We tested this product thoroughly, and you do notice a firming and smoothing of the surface area of the skin over a period of a couple of weeks, when used daily.
** Joint 1ST in Daily Express Anti Cellulite product tests. Scored 8 out of 10 June 2006.
Sexy Body Scrub £14.99
Product Code: #247
Our wonderful body scrub is simply fabulous. It consists of Dead Sea Salt for exfoliation, with a gorgeous blend of pure essential oils, including May Chang, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, and Chamomile sprinkled with organic rose petals. We just canít stop using it, as it great for making your skin really soft and moisturised and it smells divine.
Use it before a special date and we guarantee someone will notice the difference! A great treat for you, or a wonderful present for birthdays or Christmas. Packaged in a beautiful glass Kilner jar. Apply to damp skin, exfoliate gently and rinse off. Your skin is left with a glowing sheen, beautifully moisturised with the essential oils.




