
Zelens Garden
Plants are the building blocks of Zelens skincare and the source of some of the most powerful active ingredients I use in the formulation of our pr...
Read moreApples are slightly acidic and because of this they have astringent and toning properties. Zelens uses apple extract rich in ursolic acid – a trite...
Read moreArgan grows in the south of Morocco and is famous because of its oil extracted from the kernels of this tree. Argan oil, rich in omega-6 and omega-...
Read moreAcerola, also known as West Indian cherry or Barbados cherry, is a small, bright red fruit extremely rich in vitamin C. We use acerola in Zelens fo...
Read moreZelens uses an extract from the fruit pulp of Baobab (Adansonia Digitata), a tree native to the Savannah in Africa. Rich in vitamin C, baobab is a ...
Read moreWe use the essential oil extracted from the leaves and the flowering tops of this beautifully scented plant.
Read moreWe are use the essential oil extracted from the Bergamot orange grown in southern Italy.
Read moreBirch has been known as an excellent astringent plant with wound healing and purifying properties.
Read moreBitter orange (also known as Seville orange) has antiseptic, antioxidant and refreshing properties. Zelens uses the extract from the flower of this...
Read moreBladderwrack is a seaweed rich in minerals, especially in iodine. We use this seaweed in Zelens formulations because it demonstrates revitalising, ...
Read moreBorage is rich in an omega-6 fatty acid called Gamma-linoileic acid (GLA), which makes this plant excellent for nourishing skin.
Read moreAn extract of the burdock root has been used for centuries in herbal medicine to prevent baldness. We use this plant to help improve circulation an...
Read moreCamellia oil has been used for centuries by Geishas of Kyoto to clean and moisturise their skin leaving it supple and nourished. Camellia oil in se...
Read moreWe use a wax obtained from the leaves of this plant growing in northern Mexico.
Read moreWe use the oil extracted from the seeds of cardamom. This oil has refreshing and toning properties.
Read moreZelens uses a wax obtained from the leaves of this tropical palm tree native to Brasil. It demonstrates strong emollient properties and provides ex...
Read moreAncient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans used chamomile as a herbal remedy for different skin problems. Flowers from this plant are rich in bisabolol, ...
Read moreChestnut is rich in tannins and thus acts as a good astringent. We decided to use it in Zelens formulations because of its skin conditioning, nouri...
Read moreWe use a butter obtained from the cocoa seeds. This ingredient demonstrates excellent moisturising properties and improves skin softness and supple...
Read moreCotton is used in cosmetics for skin conditioning. Zelens adds cotton to the moisturising formulas because it has strong emollient properties due t...
Read moreDulse is a red alga rich in minerals and vitamins. Zelens uses this alga in formulations as it acts as an excellent skin protector with moisturisin...
Read moreNatural molecules extracted from the root of this plant are commonly used in traditional Japanese herbal medicine (Kampo). Used in Zelens formulati...
Read moreFlax, also known as linseed, is a plant well known for its oil. Flax seed oil is rich in the essential fatty acids- omega-3 (alpha linolenic acid) ...
Read moreThe oil extracted from this plant has been used for years to help healing of wounds, burns and skin ulcers. It possesses antioxidant and antiseptic...
Read moreGinkgo, also known as maidenhair tree, is a unique species of tree grown in Asia. Ginkgo contains high amounts of antioxidants (flavonoids and terp...
Read moreThe main active compounds extracted from the root of this plant are ginsenosides, molecules with multiple properties.
Read moreA small plant native to Asia, considered the most powerful rejuvenating herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. Three major active ingredients of gotu kol...
Read moreGozo algae (also known as peacocks tail) are brown algae that grow in the Mediterranean Sea. Gozo algae demonstrate their anti-ageing activity by i...
Read moreGrape vine has been traditionally used as a wound healer and anti-inflammatory agent. Zelens uses both, grape extract and grape seed oil. Grape ext...
Read moreGreen coffee beans are rich in polyphenols, which demonstrate strong anti-oxidant properties. Polyphenols can prevent skin sun damage by blocking t...
Read moreGreen tea is rich in polyphenols, which demonstrate strong antioxidant properties (20 times more potent than vitamin C and 50 times more potent tha...
Read moreGuggul has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to help maintain skin tonicity. The active ingredients from this plant increase lipid stor...
Read moreThis oil, rich in unsaturated fat and vitamin B, demonstrates excellent moisturising, regenerative and firming properties.
Read moreHorse chestnut has been traditionally known as an astringent, anti-inflammatory and tonic herb. It is rich in natural bioflavonoid called aescin, w...
Read moreHorsetail contains a molecule called equisetonin which has a mild diuretic effect and that is why this herb may help reduce the appearance of eye p...
Read moreImmortelle, also known as everlast, is a plant with excellent antioxidant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Molecules extracted from th...
Read moreZelens uses the oil extracted from the petals of jasmine. This essential oil provides moisture to dry skin and has a soothing effect on sensitive s...
Read moreJojoba oil is known as an excellent skin moisturiser. Zelens uses jojoba oil composed of liquid wax esters as its composition is very similar to th...
Read moreJujuba is a spiny shrub rich in triterpenes as these molecules demonstrate firming, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.
Read moreLady's mantle has been used for centuries to restore womens' beauty due to the belief that the leaves of this plant have magical powers. Zelen's us...
Read moreZelens uses the essential oil extracted from the flower spikes of the lavender plant. It is a natural antiseptic with strong antibacterial activity.
Read moreWe use the alpine lichen Usnea barbata to extract usnic acid. This completely plant-derived active demonstrates multiple actions: antibacterial, an...
Read moreWe are using the oil extracted from lemons grown in Sicily. This essential oil possesses strong anti-bacterial, antiseptic, skin-tightening and ton...
Read moreLemon balm is a medicinal herb from the mint family. It has calming, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Read moreZelens uses the oil extracted from the leaves of lemon grass. This essential oil has antiseptic, antibacterial and toning properties.
Read moreLichwort is a plant from the nettle family that is an emollient and soothing agent with wound healing and antibacterial properties.
Read moreThis plant is rich in phytoecdysteroids, molecules that stimulate collagen production and promote wound healing. Our choice to use this plant was b...
Read moreFor centuries this medicinal plant with bright orange flowers has been considered one of the most popular healing herbs. Extracts from marigold blo...
Read moreMaritime pine, also known as sea pine, grows in the Mediterranean coastal areas. Zelens uses the oil extracted from the leaves of this plant becaus...
Read moreThis medicinal plant was used in ancient Greek medicine for healing wounds. Marshmallow is rich in polysaccharides (sugars), which create a protect...
Read moreZelens uses the oil extracted from the small, pepper-like fruits of the tree. Litsea cubeba oil has antibacterial, antiseptic and calming propertie...
Read moreZelens is using mimosa tenuiflora, a shrub native to southern Mexico. The Mayans have used the bark of this mimosa (called "tepezcohuite”) to treat...
Read moreA red marine alga that produces mycosporine-like amino acids which protect the skin against UVA-induced damage and premature aging. Nori also has e...
Read moreOarweed is a large brown alga rich in alginic acid, vitamins, minerals and amino-acids. Zelens is using oarweed because it demonstrates several pro...
Read moreOat is a species of cereal grain rich in beta-glucan (sugar molecule), a protein called avenalin (nearly equivalent in quality to soy protein) and ...
Read moreOlive leaf possesses strong antioxidant properties that help protect the skin from damaging free radicals. Olive oil is used in many cosmetics as a...
Read moreThis tropical fruit is rich in the enzyme papain, which acts as an excellent exfoliator. Papain selectively breaks down the links of dead cells fro...
Read morePomegranate acts as a strong antioxidant and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Read morePurslane is commonly used in cosmetics as it accelerates the wound healing process and improves the skin's elasticity.
Read moreWe use a mixture of phytosterols derived from the rapeseed plant. Due to excellent biomimetic and soothing properties these phytosterols help to st...
Read moreRice has been used since the 16th century by Japanese Geishas to improve their skin appearance and achieve a flawlessly silky, porcelain complexion.
Read moreRock fennel or samphire is a wild coastal plant with anti-inflammatory and anti-pollution properties. This plant effectively restores the hydro-lip...
Read moreWe are using the oil extracted from this flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Labdanum oil shows significant astringent activity. It...
Read moreRose oil, extracted from the petals of the rose, is traditionally used to calm and uplift. Zelens included this essential oil in our formulas becau...
Read moreZelens uses the oil extracted from the rosehip containing vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, lycopene, beta-carotene, omega-3 and omega-6 essential f...
Read moreA woody fragrant herb from the mint family, rich in rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, caffeic acid, ursolic acid and betulinic acid.
Read moreA plant from the mint family used for years for skin calming and wound healing. Salvia has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and soothing prope...
Read moreAn edible seaweed also known as dabberlocks or badderlocks. We selected this marine ingredient because it is rich in omega-3 and 6 acids which boos...
Read moreZelens is using a protein extracted from sesame. This protein demonstrates strong firming and moisturising properties.
Read moreThe Shea tree or Karité is a tree that grows wild in the savannahs of West Africa. Fruit from the Karité tree is used to make shea butter (a natura...
Read moreShiso is known as Japanese mint. Rich in polyphenols (particularly Rosmarinic acid) and triterpenoids (particularly Ursolic acid), natural molecule...
Read moreSoy-derived lipid molecules demonstrate strong biomimetic and soothing properties. Soybean oil forms a protective film on the skin. Soya is also an...
Read moreSunflower is an excellent source of oil, which contains up to 74% of Omega-6 (linoleic acid). We decided to use sunflower oil as it acts as a remar...
Read moreThongweed, commonly known as sea spaghetti, is a brown alga. Zelens uses this alga due to its excellent repairing, moisturising and anti-inflammato...
Read moreWe are using wheat germ oil in one of our formulations, 3t Complex- Essential Anti-Aging Cream. This oil has excellent emollient properties and act...
Read moreWe use a butter derived from kernels of wild mango. This butter provides superior moisture, forms a protective film on the lips and restores their ...
Read moreWinter cherry, also known as Japanese lantern, is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C. It has regenerating, brightening and antioxidant properties.
Read moreWitch hazel has astringent, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Zelens is using witch hazel as a skin tonic and for soothing irritated or ...
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