Organic Herbs Grown

Dual-Phase Ultrasonic Sound Assisted Botanical Extraction

This system uses the latest technology to achieve much higher concentrations of active ingredients in all my botanical extracts.

I use only New Zealand made, cold pressed, high oleic (monounsaturated) Extra Virgin Sunflower Oil in the oil phase.

Before ultrasonic processing, each botanical undergoes a proprietary pre-soak phase that unlocks water-soluble actives. Compounds that conventional oil infusion leaves behind entirely.

The result is a genuinely full-spectrum extract containing both polar and lipophilic phytochemistry in a single stable oil format, with no water, no preservatives, and no emulsifiers.

Ultrasonic sound extraction combines low-temperature processing with acoustic cavitation to deliver superior botanical extracts through :

Enhanced Extraction: Microscopic cavitation bubbles rupture plant cell walls, releasing compounds that passive infusion cannot access — delivering significantly higher (2X-3X) concentrations of active ingredients.

Heat-Sensitive Protection: Operating at 40-50°C, ultrasonic extraction preserves delicate antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, and heat-sensitive phytonutrients that would degrade at higher temperatures.

Deep Cellular Access: Cavitation reaches compounds locked within tough seed coats, dense roots, and fibrous leaves — materials that resist traditional infusion methods.

Time Efficiency: Achieves in 1-2 hours what passive infusion takes weeks to accomplish, reducing oxidation exposure and preserving active botanicals.

Full-Spectrum Potency: Extracts the complete array of phytonutrients — not just the easily accessible surface compounds — maintaining the synergistic ratios that make botanicals effective.

Consistent Results: Controlled frequency and temperature deliver repeatable extraction profiles batch after batch, ensuring product consistency.

Maximum Bioavailability: Compounds retain their original molecular structure while being extracted more completely, optimising absorption and utilisation by the skin.

Home grown organic - Calendula

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Flavonoids - Provide potent antioxidant protection that shields skin from environmental damage and premature aging.
Triterpenoids - Deliver powerful anti-inflammatory effects that soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and calm conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
Carotenoids - Promote wound healing and tissue regeneration, accelerating recovery from minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

LEMON BALM

Home grown organic - Lemon Balm

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Rosmarinic acid - Provides strong anti-inflammatory properties that calm irritated skin and reduce redness from various skin conditions.
Flavonoids - Deliver potent antioxidant protection that shields skin from environmental damage and helps prevent premature aging.
Essential oils (primarily citral and citronellal) - Offer gentle astringent and antimicrobial effects that help balance oil production and fight acne-causing bacteria.

COMFREY

Home grown organic - Comfrey

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Allantoin - Stimulates cell proliferation and accelerates wound healing, making skin regenerate faster after damage or injury.
Rosmarinic acid - Provides powerful anti-inflammatory effects that reduce redness, swelling, and irritation in sensitive or damaged skin.
Mucilage - Creates a protective, soothing coating that helps skin retain moisture and provides relief for dry, irritated conditions.

LAVENDER

Home grown organic - Lavender

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Linalool - Provides potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that calm irritated skin and help combat acne-causing bacteria.
Linalyl acetate - Delivers soothing and calming effects that reduce skin redness and irritation while promoting a balanced complexion.
Polyphenols - Offer powerful antioxidant protection that shields skin from environmental damage and helps prevent premature aging.

ROSEMARY

Home grown organic - Rosemary

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Carnosic acid - Provides powerful antioxidant protection that neutralizes free radicals and prevents premature skin aging.
Rosmarinic acid - Delivers strong anti-inflammatory effects that reduce redness and calm irritated skin conditions.
Ursolic acid - Promotes skin elasticity and firmness while helping to regulate sebum production for balanced skin.

HELICHRYSUM

Home grown organic - Helichrysum

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Italidiones - Provide exceptional tissue-regenerating properties that help reduce scarring, heal damaged skin, and promote rapid wound healing.
Neryl acetate - Delivers powerful anti-inflammatory effects that calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and soothe conditions like rosacea and acne.
Flavonoids - Offer strong antioxidant protection that fights free radical damage, supports skin's natural repair processes, and helps prevent premature aging.

PEPPERMINT

Home grown organic - Peppermint

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Menthol - Provides an immediate cooling sensation that soothes irritated skin, reduces inflammation, and creates a refreshing tingle that improves circulation.
Flavonoids - Deliver potent antioxidant protection that helps shield skin from environmental damage while supporting overall skin health.
Rosmarinic acid - Offers anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help reduce redness and combat acne-causing bacteria for clearer skin.

LADY'S MANTLE

Home grown organic - Lady's Mantle

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Tannins - Provide astringent properties that tighten pores, reduce excess oil, and help firm aging skin.
Salicylic acid - Offers gentle exfoliation that helps clear pores, reduce blemishes, and promote a smoother skin texture.
Flavonoids - Deliver potent antioxidant protection that strengthens capillaries, reduces redness, and helps prevent premature aging.
Phytoestrogens - Mimic mild estrogen-like activity that helps balance oil production, improve skin elasticity, and address hormone-related skin concerns such as adult acne.

CENTELLA ASIATICA

Home grown organic - Gotu Kola

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Asiaticoside - Stimulates collagen synthesis and promotes wound healing, helping to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Madecassoside - Provides powerful anti-inflammatory effects that soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and calm conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
Asiatic acid - Delivers antioxidant protection that fights free radical damage while boosting skin hydration and promoting cellular regeneration for firmer, more youthful skin.

Home grown organic - German Chamomile

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

α-Bisabolol - Provides exceptional skin-soothing and healing properties, accelerating the recovery of compromised skin while enhancing the penetration of other active compounds. Highly lipophilic, making it an ideal candidate for oil-phase ultrasonic extraction.
Apigenin - A powerful flavonoid that offers antioxidant protection, helps calm stressed skin, and supports the skin's natural repair processes at a cellular level. As a polar compound, it's efficiently captured during the glycerin pre-soak phase of dual-phase extraction.
Matricine - A potent anti-inflammatory and regenerative compound that supports skin barrier recovery and resilience. Low-temperature ultrasonic extraction preserves this fragile compound, which degrades rapidly under conventional heat methods.

RED CLOVER

Home grown organic - Red Clover

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, biochanin A) - Provide potent phytoestrogenic effects that help maintain skin elasticity, improve collagen production, and support aging skin.
Flavonoids - Deliver powerful antioxidant protection that fights free radical damage, reduces inflammation, and helps prevent premature aging.
Coumarins - Offer blood-thinning properties that improve microcirculation to the skin, enhancing nutrient delivery and promoting a healthy, radiant complexion.
Phytoestrogens - Mimic mild estrogen-like activity that helps balance hormone-related skin issues, reduces dryness in mature skin, and supports overall skin health during hormonal transitions.

Plantain

Home grown organic - Plantain

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Allantoin - Promotes cell proliferation and accelerates wound healing, making it excellent for repairing damaged skin and reducing scarring.
Mucilage - Provides soothing, moisturizing properties that calm irritation, reduce inflammation, and help retain skin hydration.
Iridoid glycosides (aucubin and catalpol) - Offer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects that help fight infections, reduce redness, and support the skin's natural healing processes.

Home grown organic - St. John's Wort

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Hypericin - A vibrant red pigment with potent anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, promoting skin repair and helping to calm irritated or damaged skin. Efficiently released during the glycerin pre-soak phase of dual-phase extraction due to its polar nature.
Hyperforin - A powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compound that accelerates skin regeneration, supports barrier repair, and helps protect against infection in compromised skin. Low-temperature ultrasonic extraction preserves this highly oxidation-sensitive compound far more effectively than heat-based methods.
Quercetin - A potent flavonoid antioxidant that shields skin from free radical damage, reduces inflammation, and supports collagen integrity. As a polar flavonoid, it's well captured during the glycerin pre-soak phase of dual-phase extraction.

Home grown organic - Meadowsweet

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Salicylates - Natural precursors to salicylic acid that provide gentle anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity, helping to calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and support natural exfoliation without the harshness of synthetic alternatives. Efficiently captured during the glycerin pre-soak phase of dual-phase extraction.
Quercetin - A powerful flavonoid antioxidant that protects skin from oxidative stress, supports collagen integrity, and helps reduce visible signs of aging. Its polar nature makes it an ideal candidate for glycerin-phase ultrasonic extraction.
Tannins - Provide natural astringent and skin-tightening properties that help refine pores, tone the skin, and support barrier function while offering additional antioxidant protection. Readily extracted in the aqueous glycerin phase due to their high polarity.

Home grown organic - Mugwort

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Thujone - A potent terpenoid that delivers antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, helping to maintain skin clarity and calm irritation. As a lipophilic compound, it's effectively captured during the oil-phase ultrasonic extraction.
Quercetin - A powerful flavonoid antioxidant that shields skin from free radical damage, reduces inflammation, and supports the skin's natural repair processes. Its polar nature ensures efficient capture during the glycerin pre-soak phase of dual-phase extraction.
Chamazulene precursors - Mugwort contains sesquiterpene lactones that deliver soothing anti-inflammatory action, calming reactive and sensitised skin. Low-temperature ultrasonic extraction preserves these delicate compounds that degrade under conventional heat methods.

Home grown organic - Nettle

Key Botanical Extracts & Skincare Benefits:

Quercetin - A potent flavonoid with powerful anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties, helping to calm reactive skin, reduce redness, and protect against oxidative damage. Its polar nature ensures efficient capture during the glycerin pre-soak phase of dual-phase extraction.
Chlorogenic acid - A polyphenol antioxidant that supports skin barrier integrity, helps neutralise free radicals, and promotes an even skin tone. Readily extracted in the aqueous glycerin phase due to its high polarity.
β-Sitosterol - A plant sterol that mimics the skin's natural lipids, supporting barrier repair, reducing inflammation, and helping to retain moisture in compromised skin. As a lipophilic compound, it's effectively captured during the oil-phase ultrasonic extraction.