Hemp
Cannabis sativa L.
An agricultural crop grown across Europe, used in body care mainly as seed oil or as an extract of the aerial parts.
Ingredients
The plants we work with
Only ingredients that are actually used in the CANNAEAST range are listed here. Each page explains the plant and links to the products, guides and tutorials it relates to.
Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
A traditional European garden herb whose root and leaf have a long history of use in topical preparations.
Arnica
Arnica montana
A yellow-flowered mountain plant of central and southern Europe, used as a flower extract in topical preparations.
Botanical Extracts
Concentrated plant materials obtained by pressing, soaking or distilling parts of a plant.
Natural Oils
Carrier oils and butters that make up the base of most balms, creams and body oils.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
A compound found in Cannabis sativa L., used as a declared cosmetic ingredient in topical formulations.
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis
A succulent whose leaf gel is one of the most widely used botanical ingredients in skin care.
Shea Butter
Butyrospermum parkii
A solid plant butter pressed from the nut of the shea tree, used as a rich base for creams.
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
A mild carrier oil pressed from sweet almonds, widely used in massage and body care.