ishga Body Oils: Ingredients to Results

Since launching our Invigorating Body Oil in 2013 we have welcomed three more body oils, each one with their own unique benefits. Let’s take a closer look at how an oil benefits the skin and which ishga Body Oil is suited to your skincare needs.

Body oil base ingredients

Body oils are usually made up of single or multiple natural oils from sources like plants, flowers, nuts and vegetables. Body oils are used great for nourishing your skin’s outer layer, as the oil creates a protective barrier helping to prevent water evaporation from your skin.

Oil structure

Body oils are oil-soluble and have larger molecules, which take longer to absorb into the skin. They don’t contain any water, and the oil-soluble ingredients make them ideal for combating dry skin.

Benefits of a body oil

- Skin barrier is hydrated and protected.

- Oils such as jojoba, almond and coconut are known for their ability to keep your skin hydrated and have antibacterial properties.

- Oils can help to brighten your skin and give it a natural looking glow.

- Perfect for massage.

Invigorating Body Oil

Our very first body oil to be launched and a customer favourite! Our award-winning Invigorating Body Oil is infused with our unique Hebridean seaweed extract and our signature scent of lavender, rose geranium, juniper and lemongrass. Jojoba and sweet almond oils combine to nourish and hydrate the skin.
Benefits
Versatile – You can apply to your hair, to help dry or broken ends, or to your cuticles to help with the health and appearance of nails.
Soothing - Applied before bed, this oil can promote a deep, restorative sleep.
Lightweight and absorbs quickly – The body oil will absorb quickly leaving your skin silky smooth.

Muscle Recovery Oil

Our Muscle Recovery Oil is another award-winning product and was formulated especially to aid aching muscles and limbs, naturally. A stimulating blend of Hebridean seaweed extract, eucalyptus, may chang, rosemary, peppermint and rose geranium combine to increase circulation and ease tired muscles. Whether you’ve had a long day on your feet or need some post-exercise care, Muscle Recovery Oil is the one for you!
Benefits
Anti-inflammatory – This will help ease aching muscles and joints.
Increased circulation - While massaging the oil into your skin, the pressure increases the blood supply around your body. This results in the cells bringing fresh nutrients in, while at the same time encouraging waste to leave.
Relaxing - The uplifting aroma of essential oils de-stresses the mind to relieve fatigue and provide mental clarity.

Nurturing Body Oil

The only ishga body oil that does not contain seaweed extract, making it an ideal and safe oil to use if you’re pregnant. Our Nurturing Body Oil contains jojoba oil, thistle oil, almond oil and rose geranium, each one chosen for their soothing and healing properties for the skin.
Benefits
Hormone balancer – Rose geranium is a natural hormone balancer and very therapeutic to use all over the body.
Ideal for sensitive skin – Our Nurturing Body Oil contains almond oil, which is an excellent emollient for hydration, lightweight and ideal if you have sensitive skin.
Calms the skin – The antioxidant properties will heal and calm the skin, reducing redness and soothing it.

Warming Body Oil

Our Warming Body Oil will deeply nourish the skin with a blend of organic ingredients including jojoba, thistle and almond oils alongside bergamot, patchouli and our signature Hebridean seaweed extract. Both mind and body will be comforted.
Benefits
Ideal for massage – The deeply warming body oil is ideal for massage as the ingredients begin to activate once warmed up in the hands. This makes it the ideal body oil to be used in massage.
Skin is regenerated- Patchouli is known for its ability to regenerate the skin to leave your complexion rejuvenated, as it heals and detoxes.
Soothes the mind – The light woody scented oil brings balance and harmony to the mind. Bergamot oil has been found to trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, key hormones that regulate mood.


All four ishga body oils are suitable for all skin types, certified organic by the Soil Association and especially ideal for those who have dry skin. Which one will you try next?