Pure, natural and organic
We select and hand-pick the finest, purest herbs and plants from the unique eco-system of Mount Athos preserved and nurtured for almost 1200 years. In combination with certified, pure and potent active cosmetic ingredients we create highly effective formulas
Achillea
Αchillea
millefolium
flower extract
A medicinal plant known for its therapeutic properties since antiquity. The name Achillea refers to Achilles from the literary Trojan War of the Iliad who used yarrow (the common name of Achillea) to treat his soldiers’ wounds. Achillea has styptic and antimicrobial properties that contribute to healing wounds. It soothes and stimulates local micro-circulation, helping to fight swelling and dark circles
This medicinal plant is rich in pharmaceutical active ingredients like carotenoids, flavonoids, glycosides and triterpenoids. Calendula is well-known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory action on inflamed and damaged skin as well as for its antimicrobial properties that contribute to wound-healing process. Calendula ’s constituents have powerful antioxidant actions due to free radical scavenging activity that prevents early signs of ageing such as spots and wrinkles, while its healing action helps smoothen fine lines
Calendula
Calendulα
officinalis
flower extract
This medicinal plant is rich in pharmaceutical active ingredients like carotenoids, flavonoids, glycosides and triterpenoids. Calendula is well-known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory action on inflamed and damaged skin as well as for its antimicrobial properties that contribute to wound-healing process. Calendula ’s constituents have powerful antioxidant actions due to free radical scavenging activity that prevents early signs of ageing such as spots and wrinkles, while its healing action helps smoothen fine lines
Chamomile
Chamomilla
recutita flower/leaf
stem extract
Chamomile is a medicinal plant rich in many compounds with beneficial actions to skin health and appearance. Well known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory action, chamomile calms irritated skin while its antiseptic properties enhance healing process
On top of its antiseptic and antibacterial properties that cypress is known for, it can also regulate and promote blood circulation and has a decongesting and anti-inflammatory action Cypress extracts can tighten loose skin and muscles making it the ideal herb for muscle rubs and leg massages
Cypress
Cupressus
sempervirens
seed extract
On top of its antiseptic and antibacterial properties that cypress is known for, it can also regulate and promote blood circulation and has a decongesting and anti-inflammatory action Cypress extracts can tighten loose skin and muscles making it the ideal herb for muscle rubs and leg massages
Eucalyptus
Εucalyptus
globulus
leaf extract
Amedicinal plant traditionally used to facilitate breathing and soothe common cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, chest pain and cough, muscle soreness etc. Can help in tired and overworked muscles by offering relief of body discomfort feeling Eucalyptus extracts have strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as soothing and disinfectant agent when applied topically
Extracted from selected green olives of organically cultivated olive groves and highly concentrated in polyphenols. Certified organic olive oil protects from early signs of ageing, due to its powerful antioxidant action against free radicals Keeps skin soft and hydrated
Extra virgin green olive oil
Olea europaea
(olive) fruit oil
Extracted from selected green olives of organically cultivated olive groves and highly concentrated in polyphenols. Certified organic olive oil protects from early signs of ageing, due to its powerful antioxidant action against free radicals Keeps skin soft and hydrated
Extra virgin wild olive oil
Olea europaea
(olive) fruit oil
From the Olea Sylvestris variety of olive trees. Rich in polyphenols. When properly selected, harvested and pressed, this variety of extra virgin olive oil contains very high concentrations of two natural pharmaceutical substances, oleocanthal and oleacein, that have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which enhance skin’s ability to resist free radicals and early ageing Wild olive oil has healing and regenerating properties and can soothe irritated skin due to the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid, linoleic acid) and the other nutrients included (such as vit E). Prevents marks caused by sun exposure and dehydration, providing elasticity to the skin
Amild, balancing ingredient with antioxidant properties that helps reduce sebum production through its astringent action and maintains skin soft and hydrated. Works together with cream’s active ingredients making dull and tired skin look healthier and toned by tightening skin and removing dead cells
Geranium
Pelargonium
roseum
leaf extract
Amild, balancing ingredient with antioxidant properties that helps reduce sebum production through its astringent action and maintains skin soft and hydrated. Works together with cream’s active ingredients making dull and tired skin look healthier and toned by tightening skin and removing dead cells
Horse chestnut
Aesculus
hippocastanum
bark/seed extract
Horse chestnut can soothe symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency such as varicose veins and feeling of tired and heavy legs. Reduces inflammation and may improve local edema and pain. Has antioxidant properties due to its rich content in flavonoids
Known for its healing and antiseptic properties, it comforts and protects against aggressive environmental factors, ensuring perfectly hydrated and healthy skin. Its sebum regulating action helps balance skin oil production. Lavender essential oil relieves tension and stress and takes away feeling of muscle soreness, tiredness and discomfort
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract /Lavender essential oil
Known for its healing and antiseptic properties, it comforts and protects against aggressive environmental factors, ensuring perfectly hydrated and healthy skin. Its sebum regulating action helps balance skin oil production. Lavender essential oil relieves tension and stress and takes away feeling of muscle soreness, tiredness and discomfort
Luisa
Lippia citriodora leaf extract
Thanks to its antioxidant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, Luisa herb tones and soothes skin irritations
Mallow has soothing and softening properties and beneficial action to inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, rosacea etc. Mallow extract is known for its ability to soften the skin and is ideal for irritated and sensitive skin. Helps in the wound-healing process with its antibacterial properties
Mallow
Malva sylvestris extract
Mallow has soothing and softening properties and beneficial action to inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, rosacea etc. Mallow extract is known for its ability to soften the skin and is ideal for irritated and sensitive skin. Helps in the wound-healing process with its antibacterial properties
Olive leaf
Olea europaea leaf extract
Our olive leaf extract comes from organically certified olive groves of Mount Athos. Leaves are harvested at specific times of the year to secure high content of beneficial substances, such as oleuropein*, that increases and strengthens product’s antioxidant action. Olive leaf extracts contain many bioactive phenolic compounds that can slow the appearance of ageing and calm skin irritations with their anti-inflammatory properties. They can also enhance local circulation and contribute to skin repairing process and rejuvenation *Oleuropein is found to inhibit the effects of both acute and chronic UVB-induced skin damage as well as accelerate wound-healing activity
Certified organic honey that comes from the nectar of protected Castanea Sativa (chestnut) trees of Mount Athos and is rewarded at the London Honey Awards 2020 (Quality Awards Platinum Category). Due to its unique creation process, this honey has many beneficial actions to skin health. On top of its well-known antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it helps soothe skin irritations and speeds up healing process leaving it soft and supple. It also has mild skin lightening properties that can help with hyper pigmentation. Because of its tannin content, organic chestnut honey has astringent action that can help tighten skin and give it a more youthful appearance
Organic chestnut honey
Mel (honey)
Certified organic honey that comes from the nectar of protected Castanea Sativa (chestnut) trees of Mount Athos and is rewarded at the London Honey Awards 2020 (Quality Awards Platinum Category). Due to its unique creation process, this honey has many beneficial actions to skin health. On top of its well-known antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it helps soothe skin irritations and speeds up healing process leaving it soft and supple. It also has mild skin lightening properties that can help with hyper pigmentation. Because of its tannin content, organic chestnut honey has astringent action that can help tighten skin and give it a more youthful appearance
Peppermint
Mentha piperita leaf extract
A medicinal plant that has a characteristic, sharp smell and flavor. It also has many therapeutic uses and is well-known for its analgesic, stimulating and regenerating properties. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, peppermint can relax muscle tension and soreness and facilitate breathing by relieving nasal congestion. It can relieve skin irritations and provide a cooling refreshing sensation to overworked body muscles
Plantago has a high content of skin-soothing and emollient agents (polysaccharides, lipids, flavonoids, glycosides, and terpenoids) and is traditionally used to relieve skin irritations and calm skin itchiness and discomfort. Also encourages cell growth and boosts wound-healing activity. Due to its rich blend of beneficial components, Plantago has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions
Plantago
Plantago major leaf/stem extract
Certified organic honey that comes from the nectar of protected Castanea Sativa (chestnut) trees of Mount Athos and is rewarded at the London Honey Awards 2020 (Quality Awards Platinum Category). Due to its unique creation process, this honey has many beneficial actions to skin health. On top of its well-known antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it helps soothe skin irritations and speeds up healing process leaving it soft and supple. It also has mild skin lightening properties that can help with hyper pigmentation. Because of its tannin content, organic chestnut honey has astringent action that can help tighten skin and give it a more youthful appearance
Ruscus
Ruscus aculeatus root extract
Also known using the common name “Butcher’s broom”, Ruscus has traditionally been used since ancient times to improve poor blood circulation and relieve from varicose veins discomfort in legs and feet, along with hemorrhoid conditions. Its anti-inflammatory action relieves and soothes skin irritations. When applied topically, has a refreshing and tonic effect
Rosemary, known since antiquity, for its therapeutic properties as an antioxidant, tonic and astringent. As a herb, can stimulate local blood circulation and retain skin elasticity. Contains many beneficial components with strong antibacterial effect that contribute to wound-healing process. Has great antioxidant properties that can prevent signs of premature ageing and fight against skin inflammation (calming action)
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Certified organic honey that comes from the nectar of protected Castanea Sativa (chestnut) trees of Mount Athos and is rewarded at the London Honey Awards 2020 (Quality Awards Platinum Category). Due to its unique creation process, this honey has many beneficial actions to skin health. On top of its well-known antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it helps soothe skin irritations and speeds up healing process leaving it soft and supple. It also has mild skin lightening properties that can help with hyper pigmentation. Because of its tannin content, organic chestnut honey has astringent action that can help tighten skin and give it a more youthful appearance
Sage
Salvia triloba leaf extract
Sage has a wide range of beneficial constituents and is well known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Rich in terpenoids, can reduce skin irritation, stimulate cell renewal by increasing topical blood circulation. Sage has beneficial action to skin conditions such as acne (by regulating the sebum production), eczema and hyperpigmentation spots due to its antiseptic and astringent properties
Known also as “Mountain tea”, Sideritis is a medicinal herb used since antiquity for its antimicrobial and healing effects. Has strong antioxidant capacity combined with antiseptic action
Sideritis
Sideritis perfoliata flower/leaf/stem extract
Certified organic honey that comes from the nectar of protected Castanea Sativa (chestnut) trees of Mount Athos and is rewarded at the London Honey Awards 2020 (Quality Awards Platinum Category). Due to its unique creation process, this honey has many beneficial actions to skin health. On top of its well-known antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it helps soothe skin irritations and speeds up healing process leaving it soft and supple. It also has mild skin lightening properties that can help with hyper pigmentation. Because of its tannin content, organic chestnut honey has astringent action that can help tighten skin and give it a more youthful appearance
St john’s wort
Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract
Hypericum herb is known for its wound-healing properties since antiquity. Traditionally used as a healing agent on cuts, abrasions and wounds, reduces inflammation with its ability to serve as an antibacterial agent
Thyme is a medicinal herb, well known for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, with beneficial action to acne prone skin. Due to its components, especially carvacrol, suppresses inflammation process and contributes to soothe inflamed and irritated skin. For all above reasons, thyme extracts help accelerate wound-healing process
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract
Certified organic honey that comes from the nectar of protected Castanea Sativa (chestnut) trees of Mount Athos and is rewarded at the London Honey Awards 2020 (Quality Awards Platinum Category). Due to its unique creation process, this honey has many beneficial actions to skin health. On top of its well-known antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, it helps soothe skin irritations and speeds up healing process leaving it soft and supple. It also has mild skin lightening properties that can help with hyper pigmentation. Because of its tannin content, organic chestnut honey has astringent action that can help tighten skin and give it a more youthful appearance
Vine leaf
Vitis vinifera leaf
Collected from organically certified and protected vineyards of the Monastery of Vatopedi on Mount Athos and known for its precious healing properties since ancient times. Vine leaf extract contains a variety of bioactive ingredients: vitamin E, tannins, polyphenols, and carotenoids, all known for their beneficial effects to ensure healthy skin. Its antioxidant and anti-ageing action is due to high polyphenol content, while its ability to prevent oxidation, caused by environmental and dietary factors, is attributed to tannins that have strong toning and healing properties. Vine leaves have traditionally been used to improve varicose veins and other circulatory diseases. May also relieve symptoms related to vessel insufficiency
Blackberry is a medicinal plant known since ancient times. With leaves rich in antioxidant components such as flavonoids and tannins, it has multiple therapeutic action, such as strong antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory and healing action. With astringent effect, it stimulates and tightens the skin.
Blackberry leaf
Rubus fruticosous leaf extract
Blackberry is a medicinal plant known since ancient times. With leaves rich in antioxidant components such as flavonoids and tannins, it has multiple therapeutic action, such as strong antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory and healing action. With astringent effect, it stimulates and tightens the skin.
Olive flower
Olea europea flower extract
Olive flowers contain many bioactive components beneficial to human health. Rich in phenols, they have the ability to neutralize free radicals, thus protecting the skin from external factors.
Cistus has strong antioxidant properties and is said to have the highest concentration of polyphenols among all the plants in Europe. It also has significant antimicrobial activity against bacteria as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Its leaves and stems have an astringent effect and help tighten and smooth the skin. It appears that it may have significant anti-aging effects by inhibiting various aging mechanisms.
Cistus
Cistus incanus flower/ leaf/ stem extract
Cistus has strong antioxidant properties and is said to have the highest concentration of polyphenols among all the plants in Europe. It also has significant antimicrobial activity against bacteria as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Its leaves and stems have an astringent effect and help tighten and smooth the skin. It appears that it may have significant anti-aging effects by inhibiting various aging mechanisms.
Arbutus Berry
Arbutus unedo fruit extract
Arbutus Unedo (Strawberry tree) is widely known for its beneficial properties in the human body (cardiovascular system, metabolic syndrome, etc.). The fruits are rich in phenolic compounds and other factors with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action. They inhibit aging mechanisms as well as the creation of brown spots (dark areas) on the skin.
Equisetum is widely used for its medicinal properties and beneficial effects on the urinary system, the musculoskeletal system as well as in the fight against skin irritations and inflammations. It is the richest natural source of silica and thus helps to maintain healthy skin and boost the healing process. It also has antioxidant and astringent properties and helps to reduce enlarged pores and tighten the skin.
Equisetum
Equisetum arvense leaf extract
Equisetum is widely used for its medicinal properties and beneficial effects on the urinary system, the musculoskeletal system as well as in the fight against skin irritations and inflammations. It is the richest natural source of silica and thus helps to maintain healthy skin and boost the healing process. It also has antioxidant and astringent properties and helps to reduce enlarged pores and tighten the skin.
