Made with Natural Ingredients

The ingredients used in Lovely Greens soap and skincare products are safe, natural, and, when possible, locally sourced. Because of these values and Tanya’s love of gardening, we source many herbs, flowers, and other botanicals straight from the garden. From lavender and calendula to rosemary and peppermint.

Tanya is also a beekeeper and keeps two colonies in the garden. When possible, Lovely Greens products are made with the beeswax and honey from these hives. We aim to grow or collect all our own botanicals in the future, but for now we also purchase beeswax directly from other small-scale beekeepers on the Isle of Man.

We source other ingredients, such as essential oils, from both local producers and cosmetic suppliers in the UK. All are certified as food-grade or for cosmetic purposes. Each product clearly labels the ingredients under each item’s description.

Botanicals

When we use the term ‘botanicals,’ we mean anything that grows from the earth or is directly produced by a living organism. We use botanicals such as seaweed and kelp, calendula, peppermint, lemon balm, rose petals, honey, lavender, madder root, alkanet root, goat milk, and oats.

Alkanet Root • Alkanna tinctoria

Alkanet root provides the beautiful purple colour found in our Lavender Soap. Though it may have been used in folk medicine to treat wounds and ulcers, its primary function in our products is its natural colour.

Beeswax • Cera alba

Beeswax from our own bees and from other local (Manx) beekeepers is used in our Manx Beeswax Lip Balms. With the natural scent of honey, beeswax is helpful in healing chapped lips, preventing cold sores, and keeping your lips well moisturised.

Calendula Petals • Calendula officinalis

Calendula is a beautiful golden flower that is used in two ways in our calendula products. It lends its sunny colour then its gentle healing properties help to treat chapped or irritated skin by helping to stimulate healing.

Honey • Mel

Honey is nutritious for you both inside and out. On your skin, it helps to attract and hold water, which helps it to stay moisturised and supple. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that can benefit those with acne and dermatitis. We use honey in our ‘Manx Honey & Oatmeal’ soap.

Lavender • Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender is a deeply scented floral essential oil that is used extensively in aromatherapy to calm both mind and body. Beyond its soothing properties, it is safe to use directly on the skin and is highly beneficial for healing wounds, burns, and skin irritations. Our Lavender products.

Madder Root • Rubia tinctorum

The deep red roots of Madder have been used for generations as a natural red and pink colourant. Used in our ‘Rose Geranium soap‘, Madder root provides a deep feminine pink with tiny specks of red throughout.

Neem Tree Oil • Melia azadirachta

This oil treats various skin disorders thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory action and emollient properties. Herbalists and Ayurvedic practitioners use it as a natural treatment for eczema and psoriasis. Find it in Neem Treatment Balm.

Oatmeal • Avena sativa

Oatmeal adds natural exfoliation and is also great for soothing inflamed, dry skin. Our oatmeal soaps include Manx Honey & Oatmeal and Pure and Natural.

Peppermint • Mentha piperita

With its naturally cooling sensation, Peppermint oil is used in several of our products, including lip balm and soap. It’s a gentle herbal oil that is best known for its distinctive scent, but it’s also effective at reducing redness and inflammation and treating skin conditions such as acne.

Rosemary • Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary’s fresh, clean scent can stimulate your mind and add energy to your day. As a natural disinfectant, it’s ideal for troubled or injured skin, making it a useful addition to our Herbal Hand Soap.