The Desert's Botanical Secrets for Healthy Skin and Hair
The desert is an oasis of botanical wonders. At Desert Essence, we embrace the power of desert plants to develop nourishing and effective formulas. In fact, we even have a whole glossary dedicated to the many botanically potent ingredients that we infuse into our products! From hydrating aloe vera to versatile jojoba oil, here’s your comprehensive guide to Mother Nature’s most powerful botanicals for skin and hair care.
Aloe: The Desert's Miracle Plant for Skin and Health
The benefits of aloe vera are bountiful, but this desert plant is especially known for its hydrating and soothing properties. It’s really no wonder, either — aloes store a nutrient- and antioxidant-rich gel in their fleshy, serrated leaves. One of Desert Essence’s tried-and-true combinations is hydrating aloe with calming cucumber. You’ll find this dynamic duo in cleansing favorites such as Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Micellar Cleansing Facial Water, Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Facial Cleansing Pads and Desert Essence Cucumber & Aloe Facial Toner. All provide gentle, thorough cleansing without ever drying the skin.
Of course, aloe isn’t limited to skincare uses — it’s also a star ingredient in Desert Essence Aloe & Tea Tree Oil Carrageenan Free Toothpaste. In this plant-based formula, tea tree oil helps fight cavity-forming sugar acids while aloe helps soothe the gums for a comforting refresh.
Jojoba Oil: Unlocking Nature's Secret for Healthy Hair and Skin
Jojoba oil is a multi-purpose golden wonder that comes from the nut-like jojoba seed. The benefits of jojoba oil ultimately come from its moisturizing wonders — it’s softening and nourishing without leaving a greasy residue on hair or skin. For oil-prone skin, this cabinet staple also minimizes excess oil and balances the skin.
At Desert Essence, we simply harvest jojoba seeds from sustainable desert farms and then cold press them. You’ll find jojoba oil in many of our beauty formulas, but you can also pick up pure jojoba oil and jojoba oil blends. In oil form, jojoba oil can be used as a makeup remover, lotion booster, conditioning treatment and so much more. The possibilities are endless!
Our love for jojoba oil stems from its incredible versatility and numerous benefits. From skincare to haircare, we've harnessed the nourishing properties of jojoba oil and infused it into a diverse range of our products.
Argan Oil: The Liquid Gold from the Desert for Beauty and Beyond
Dry skin is no match for revitalizing argan oil. Argan oil comes from pressing the kernels of nuts from the argan tree, which is native to the desert regions of Morocco. It’s a go-to botanical for facial care, especially for those who have mature or dry skin. For a silky soft feel, it is quick-absorbing, replenishing soothing moisture to the skin. Combined with evening primrose, marula and jojoba oils, argan oil calms and replenishes skin in Desert Essence Restorative Face Oil, a luxurious formula that can be incorporated into a daily skincare routine.
Tea Tree Oil: The Desert's Antiseptic Powerhouse
It’s no secret that tea tree oil is one of our favorite Desert Essence ingredients — you’ll find it in a wide range of our products, including shampoos, mouthwashes, facial cleansers and so much more. Desert Essence tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of the tea tree plant and steam distilled without chemicals. The benefits of tea tree oil predominantly lie in its cleansing and clarifying properties. It’s a pure and potent botanical that really does it all, whether it’s helping to repel pests, freshen laundry, cleanse the scalp or diminish blemishes.
Lavender: Discovering the Desert's Soothing Scented Treasure
Gardeners plant lush lavender as a hardy landscape perennial that can tolerate drought while yielding beautiful, fragrant blooms. In all things personal care, lavender is beloved for its soothing effect. Universally associated with rest and relaxation, it’s a botanical essential for aromatherapy.
It’s easy to incorporate lavender into your self-care routine: Indulge in a calming shower with Desert Essence Bulgarian Lavender Body Wash, then pamper your skin with Desert Essence Bulgarian Lavender Hand & Body Lotion right after. For daily lavender tranquility, boost your hand washing regimen with Desert Essence Foaming Hand Soap Pods Starter Kit in tea tree oil and lavender.
Yucca Cactus: Nature's Versatile Wonder
Besides featuring stunning fanning leaves, the yucca plant is also cleansing, moisturizing and replete with vitamin C. In fact, Native American tribes in the Southwest have long used yucca to create soaps and shampoos. At Desert Essence, it’s a botanical that we love to incorporate into our hair care routines. In Desert Essence Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo and Conditioner, the yucca succulent delivers smoothness and shine for a refreshed mane.
Other than withstanding arid conditions, succulent desert plants are also replete with good-for-you benefits. To enjoy Mother Nature’s botanical wonders, give your self-care routine a boost with Desert Essence skin care and hair care.