Butyrospermum parkii butter (Shea butter): Pressed from shea nut, increases lustre and elasticity. Naturally mild sunscreen but said to increase pigmentation.
Cera alba (Beeswax): Moisturiser, texturiser, protects without clogging pores, soothing, mild anti-inflammatory.
Theobroma Cacao butter (Cocoa butter): Aphrodisiac, stimulates circulation, mood-enhancing.
Garcinia indica butter (Coconut butter): Extracted from the seeds of the coconut fruit. Powerfully emollient without being heavy, easily absorbed by the skin without a greasy feeling.
Helianthus annus oil (Sunflower oil): Emollient, protective, nutritious.
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil (Almond oil): Rich in essential fatty acids and triglyceride, very well balanced nutritional content for the skin.
Simmondsia chinensis oil (Jojoba oil): Softens and moisturises, rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamins A, D and E, natural protection against UV rays.
Honey: Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its nourishing and restorative properties.
Daucus carota oil (Carrot seed oil): Highly nutritious oil, widely used in Ayurvedic skin care. Relaxing and slightly vasodilating.
Glycyrrhiza glabra extract (Liquorice root): Moisturising.
Triticum Vulgare oil: Rich in vitamin E (tocopherol), minerals, proteins and lipids.
Aloe barbadensis extract (Aloevera): General healing, widely used in Ayurveda.
Prunus armeniaca oil (Apricot oil): Increases skin elasticity, moisturising.
Persea gratissima oil (Avocado oil): Increases skin elasticity, good for dry and lifeless skin. Rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, potassium and vitamins A, D and E.
Coffea Arabica (Coffee Bean): Flavour enhancer, rich in stimulating alkaloids.
Vitis vinifera seed oil: dry, easily absorbed oil, rich in polyphenols and vitamins E and K.
Vegetable glycerine: Extracted from vegetable oils and highly moisturising and humectant.
Liquid chocolate (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar): Sweetening.
Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E): Stimulates blood circulation, protective.
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline: Found naturally in the skin, amino acid from collagen, signalling peptide that accelerates healing.

*Ayurveda is a complex science and the various herbs can be used in many ways and in different mixtures. Here are the properties as described for skin care, in available Ayurvedic literature.