About Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender is one of the best known and most widely used essential oils in natural skincare, and with good reason. Lavender has a vast array of properties and uses. With levels of around Linalool 25%, Linalyl acetate 35%, Octan-3-one 1.4%, 1,8 Cineole 0.45% and Camphor 0.25% lavender has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, calming, antiseptic and healing properties. Lavender is used to soothe dry, sensitive, eczema and acne prone skin and in the treatment of minor burns, cuts, wounds, insect bites and more. An essential in any natural first aid kit. Used in Aromatherapy as a sleep aid and to calm during times of high stress.

About Aloe - Aloe barbadensis 

Aloe gel exerts a soothing and cooling effect on inflamed and irritated skin. Mucopolysaccharides found in aloe help to hydrate and retain moisture the skin. Aloe extracts can promotes collagen production, increasing skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The amino acids and minerals found in Aloe have a softening effecting that may also tighten pores. Aloe contains salicylic acid that possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and saponins that are the soapy substances and form about 3% of the gel. These constituents have cleansing and antiseptic properties making aloe an effective ingredient in cleansers and in the treatment of skin breakouts and acne. The cooling effects of aloe make it an ideal treatment for inflamed, irritated skin such as sunburn, minor cuts and wounds and some cases of eczema.

Suitable for Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.

Aloe Vera Gel (water, glycerin, carbomer, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol & ethylhexylglycerin and Aminomethyl propanol), Sesame seed oil Sesamum indicum, Lavender Hydrosol*, Lavender Essential Oil*. *Organic.

Apply a thin layer to affected areas as often as needed.

We recommend performing a patch test before incorporating a new product into your routine. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have any medical conditions consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Wellington Apothecary is a beautiful collective of people who have a holistic approach to health and wellbeing for both our people and our land. Their teas, tonics and skincare have been created by Herbalists to provide you with simple rituals for daily self care. Their unique recipes are based on contemporary research and traditional wisdom, and each product is thoroughly tested on humans (not animals). All products are made fresh, by hand in small batches in Cuba Street, Wellington with the finest natural and organic ingredients. Keeping everything simple and pure.


Wellington Apothecary are committed to sustainable practices within their business, through reusing packaging recycling, composting and offsetting their carbon footprints well as being committed to sourcing our ingredients as locally as possible, growing their own herbs and provide a working example of sustainability.