Complete Skincare Product Contents of Opening Order

Le lait démaquillant douceur • Mild Cleansing Milk •  17 oz.

for Fire, Metal, Water conditions

A very mild cleanser for all skin types, particularly for sensitive skin. The milky consistency removes bacteria and impurities without drying the skin. 

Unique ingredients are:

• Grapeseed oil

• Jojoba oil

• Tangerine essential oil

Le gommage marin • Marine Face Peel (Exfoliation) •  8.5 oz.

for Wood and Earth conditions

A mild exfoliator with tiny, non-invasive granules of marine silica, Marine Face Peel gently removes dry, dead skins cells leaving the skin soft and smooth, healthy and glowing.

Unique ingredients are:

• Rice bran extract

• Wakame

• Jojoba oil beads

• Diatomaceous earth

• Alteromonas ferment extract

• Hyaluronic acid

• Glycerin

Seasonal Toner • 17 oz.

Please consult our Director of Education for your choice of seasonal toner.

Five Element Color Clay Masks, 8.5 oz. each

PHYTO5 naturally colored clays for face, body and scalp are comprised of clay/kaolin and marine sediments. Our uniquely formulated blends of essential oils give the clays additional properties that are quite effective in balancing the conditions of the element/condition or season.

Having an understanding of the five elements and how each element corresponds to a condition of the body or skin is part of the elegant delivery of the PHYTO5 Beauty of Emotions protocol. With it we focus on specific areas of the body where the client is experiencing certain body issues and with the use of the five colored clays we can achieve a more balanced condition for the client.

Green Clay Mask is stimulating, improves circulation including energetic and is recommended for oily skin and hair because it regulates the sebum production revitalizing, mineralizing and soothing the skin. It absorbs toxins and has anti-inflammatory, healing and disinfectant properties.

Red Clay Mask provides a balancing function. It improves the energetic quality of blood circulation in the skin and circulation of the lymph. It absorbs toxins and the harmful effects of environmental pollutants. It has disinfectant, soothing and healing properties.

Yellow Clay Mask is normalizing and purifies intoxicated skin while toning, stimulating blood and lymph circulation and oxygenating the cells. It is disinfectant offering healing, soothing and softening properties.

White Clay Mask is extremely rich in minerals and is a revitalizing clay. It promotes lymphatic and blue blood circulation for age-defiance and important oxygenation of the skin.

Black Clay Mask targets toning and hydration of the skin as it balances water circulation. It increases skin's elasticity while softening the skin. 

Unique Ingredients in the Five Colored Clays:

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All clay masks begin with the base ingredient: kaolin clay and marine sediments.

Five Element Phyt'Ether Serums, 2 oz. each

PHYTO5 serums, called Phyt'Ethers, are blends of premium grade essential oils in a carrier vegetal oil base of grapeseed, avocado and organic jojoba oils and vitamin E. Each essential oil is known for its energetic properties however they also lend topical benefits as well and as indicated in the glossary, right column.

Unique Ingredients in the Five Phyt'Ether Serums:

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Wood element Phyt'Ether:

Essential oils of:

• Rosemary

• Lemon

• Cypress

Plus

• Wheat germ oil

• Grapeseed oil

• Organic jojoba oil

• Avocado oil

• Vitamin E

Fire element Phyt'Ether

Essential oils of:

• Lavender

• Rosemary

• Ylang ylang

Plus

• Corn germ oil

• Grapeseed oil

• Organic jojoba oil

• Avocado oil

• Vitamin E

La crème acide • Natural pH Balancing Cream • 3.5 oz.

Protective Natural pH Balancing Cream can be used for all skin types and conditions. It restores the skin's balance and creates a soothing protective barrier. It may be especially beneficial in cases of minor burns and irritations such as shaving.

Unique ingredients are:

• Bitter orange essential oil

• Gerianol

• Limonene

• Petitgrain essential oil

• Lactic acid

Seasonal Day Cream • 3.5 oz.

PHYTO5 Day Creams are light moisturizers especially formatted for the season; benefits and unique ingredients vary according to the season. Our uniquely formulated blends of essential oils give the creams additional properties effective in balancing the conditions of the element/condition or season.

Please consult our Director of Education for your choice of seasonal Day Cream.

La crème mains • Extreme Hydrating Hand Cream • 3.5 oz.

Extreme Hydrating Hand Cream akes rough and dry hands soft and smooth and regenerates the acid protection mantle of the skin. It contains a powerful hydrating compound (Aquaxyl) with proven efficiency that hydrates and revitalizes the skin.

Ingredients Glossary:

Algae: Rich in trace minerals, proteins, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, this seaweed (Laminaria digitata) mineralizes, revitalizes and moisturizes. It firms and tones the skin and is recommended in the prevention of wrinkles and fine lines.

Aloe vera: The resin from this succulent plant acts directly on the skin’s collagen fibers, fostering and revitalizing elasticity. It contains complex polysaccharides that encourage water retention and which also offer excellent moisturizing properties. Aloe vera is used in the treatment of dermatitis because it soothes the pain and heals infections.

Alteromonas ferment extract: This extract is derived from a unicellular organism found in sea water with soothing, hydration, restorative and anti-inflammatory properties. This algae from the deepest levels of the ocean (depths of 3,000 to 10,000 feet provides very efficient protection for sensitive skin especially against stress agents like ultraviolet rays and allergens.

Aquaxyl®: This natural plant compound offers a three-dimensional hydration concept:

1. the optimization of water circulation through all layers of the skin

2. the establishment of a water-retaining barrier in the skin within 24 hours

3. the smoothing away of fines lines for softer, properly desquamated skin in 28 days.

By establishing a greater reserve of moisture in the skin while also impeding loss of moisture, the cutaneous barrier is reinforced and the skin smoothed, hydrated and restructured.

Avocado oil: Rich in omegas 6 and 9 as well as proteins, minerals and vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, H, K and PP), avocado oil has moisturizing, anti-wrinkle and revitalizing properties. It is ideal for nourishing skin care.

Bigarade essential oil: Also known as “Chinese Bitter Orange" oil, bigarade oil is recommended for acne treatment, this oil is an antiseptic. It soothes the skin and has excellent relaxing properties.

Buckwheat extract: The extract from buckwheat seeds is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins. It has mineralizing, astringent and antioxidant properties and improves blood circulation.

Cinnamon essential oil: Energizing, toning, and warming, cinnamon oil stimulates vital energy. Anti-inflammatory, it helps to alleviate stiffness in the muscles and joints. It is also a very potent antibacterial agent.

Cobalt: An excellent age-defying antioxidant, cobalt is very necessary for hemoglobin production.

Copper: This anti-inflammatory, anti-aging antioxidant mineral stimulates production of keratin, collagen and elastin which make skin look toned and youthful.

Corn germ oil: Rich in vitamins A, D, E and K, corn seed oil is nourishing, protecting and mineralizing. It is rich in essential unsaturated fatty acids–containing about 60% omega 6–it is energizing and a potent antioxidant.

Cypress essential oil: The best essential oil for venous and lymphatic circulation, cypress oil is especially recommended for varicose veins, heavy legs or venous stases. 

Diatomaceous earth: This natural organism is composed of small granules of marine silica. This “earth” is a soft, crumbly, porous sedimentary deposit formed from the fossil remains of diatoms, single-celled alga with a cell wall of silica. It provides gentle abrasive action, increases collagen synthesis and skin elasticity and is recommended in the treatment of wrinkles, stretch marks and scars.

Eucalyptus essential oil: An essential oil that is very soothing to the skin, it is often used in the treatment of cellulite.

Gerianol: Gerianol is an extracted plant oil derived from plants such as geraniums and lemongrass; it is an antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent with toning properties.

Gingko extract: The extract from this deciduous Chinese tree strengthens the skin and favors good temper. It is revitalizing because it stimulates the synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine as well as collagen in the skin. It is anti-inflammatory and moisturizing, an antioxidant and a tonic. It improves blood circulation.

Glycerin: Of vegetal origin, it smoothes and moisturizes the skin and serves as an effective skin lubricant.

Grapeseed oil: This flavonoid-rich oil abounds in essential fatty acids (Omegas 6 and 9). While it protects and moisturizes the skin, it helps to fight against free radicals and aging. It also has softening, nourishing, exfoliating as well as cooling and revitalizing properties.

Horsetail extract: This extract is essential for skin because it contains silicium which is an anti-age ingredient that increases the synthesis of collagen and elasticity of the skin therefore it is highly recommended for wrinkle stretch marks or scars. Horsetail is very mineralizing as well astringent, tonifying and anti-acne.

Hyaluronic acid: When applied directly to the skin this carbohydrate holds water to the skin’s surface thereby increasing hydration and alleviating dryness. It is an important component eye fluid, skin’s connective tissue and  structural support of collagen and elastin in the skin.

Jojoba oil (organic): This vegetal oil is moisturizing with a non-greasy touch. Because of its unsaponifiable components (precious components found in some oils with softening, revitalizing and moisturizing properties), it spreads easily. Jojoba oil penetrates the epidermis easily without leaving any film, mainly because its characteristics are very close to those of the skin’s natural sebum. It is also an antioxidant with anti-age properties and revitalizes and nourishes skin and hair.

Juniper berry essential oil: Possessing anti-inflammatory, calming, anti-irritating and lipolitic properties, juniper also acts against water retention. It is a skin and blood purifier and counteracts unwanted water retention. With antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties, juniper berry helps heal skin conditions caused by hormone imbalance and relieves skin irritations.

Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) which helps to reduce acne breakouts and the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Lavender essential oil: This oil lends a sensation of well-being and relaxation, helps alleviate pain–both physical and mental–and quickens the healing process. It is recommended in cases of infection, allergic dermatitis, burns, wounds or acne. It boosts circulation, lowers blood pressure, and strengthens muscles.

Lemon essential oil: An anti-inflammatory, anti-irritating and astringent that relaxes nervous energy, this oil attenuates wrinkles and is used in the treatment of cellulite.

Limonene: Limonene is a scent ingredient and solvent naturally occurring in the rind of citrus fruit. With antioxidant properties, it is very calming to the skin.

Magnesium: Magnesium is known for relaxing muscles and helping to smooth wrinkles. It acts on cell renewal and energy production within cells as it binds calcium for the improvement of skin hydration.

Manganese: A trace mineral necessary for vitamin B synthesis, it protects the skin against free radicals and has soothing and calming properties.

Marine algae: Rich in trace minerals, proteins, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, this seaweed (Laminaria digitata) mineralizes, revitalizes and moisturizes. It firms and tones the skin and is recommended in the prevention of wrinkles and fine lines.

Millet extract: The millet seed soothes, nourishes, stimulates and revitalizes the skin. It is also an emollient.

Niaouli essential oil: This oil is a skin tonic which easily penetrates the eipdermis and stimulates venous and lymphatic circulation and is especially recommended for varicose veins, heavy legs or venous stases. It is also antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Panthenol: Also known as Provitamin B5, panthenol is a principal unique ingredient contributing to the regeneration and repair of skin cells. It soothes the skin while maintaining elasticity, preventing dehydration and promoting moisture retention.

Peppermint essential oil: This oil is a cooling and relaxing decongestant. It is also recommended on “heavy legs." It is effective in treating joint pain and inflammation, and is cooling and soothing.

Petitgrain essential oil: Often used to treat acne and blemishes, the antibacterial properties of this oil clear and tone the skin while neutralizing the overactive sebaceous glands that cause oily and combination skin. This essential oil can also used to reduce stress and anxiety.

Plankton extract: Very rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals, this blue green algae extract (Spirulina platensis) is stimulating, anti-inflammatory and very moisturizing. It is also an antioxidant and stimulates blood circulation, and mineralizes and revitalizes the skin. As a result, it strengthens the skin. All these properties make it a potent anti-aging ingredient.

Rice bran extract/oil: A very moisturizing agent and potent antioxidant

Rosemary extract/essential oil: Rosemary stimulates blood circulation and has anti-rheumatic, analgesic, anti-infectious and healing properties. As an extract rosemary is a preservative and an antioxidant. With anti-age properties, it is known as a free radical scavenger. Rosemary's benefits include detoxification, anti-cancer behavior and better nutrient absorption. The implications for healthier, more radiant, clarified skin as a result of incorporating rosemary essential oil into skincare are enormous.

Sage oil: A lipolitic and antiseptic agent, sage oil also possesses healing properties and balances blood circulation.

Soybean extract: The extract of soybean is a potent anti-age ingredient because it increases the formation of collagen and elastin. It revitalizes, mineralizes and moisturizes the skin and has stimulating properties. Additionally, it is rich in omega 3, vitamins (A1, B1, B2, PP, E and C) and essential minerals.

Special Extract N°5: This vegetal extract blend (birch leaf, nettle, sage and milfoil) is astringent and anti-inflammatory, stimulating circulation.

Squalane (not to be confused with Squalene): A 100% saturated oil and extremely stable, this natural, organic compound is derived from olive and one of the most effective oils to combat aging of the skin. Very light and non-greasy, it moisturizes, revitalizes and protects. It is recommended for all skin types. It is antibacterial and rich in antioxidants.

Sunflower essential oil: High grade organic Sunflower oil is very rich in essential unsaturated fatty acids (more than 85%) and vitamins (E and F). Sunflower oil is well-known for its nourishing, soothing and revitalizing properties. It penetrates easily because its composition is very similar to the skin’s natural sebum.

Sylvester pine essential oil: This oil is a stimulating, anti-inflammatory decongestant that also soothes pain.

Sweet marjoram essential oil: This oil is an antiseptic, anti-irritant and relaxant.

Sweet orange essential oil: This is an oil known for its calming, mood enhancing, anti-anxiety, anti-irritating, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It is immune-boosting, improves complexion, lessens wrinkles, increases circulation and reduces muscle, bone and joint pain.

Tangerine essential oil: Tangerine oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant and disinfectant properties. It is very relaxing and recommended for depression, sleeping disorders or anxiety. Its fragrance helps develop imagination and creativity.

Thyme essential oil: Thymol in thyme oil makes it an excellent natural preservative. Thyme oil possesses anti-infectious and antioxidant properties.

Tormentil Extract: The extract from this Eurasian yellow flowering plant is very rich in tannin with healing, astringent and stimulating properties.

Verbena extract/essential oil: The oil pressed or the extract derivedfrom the herbaceous verbena plant is anti-inflammatory, sedative and relaxant. It soothes wounded skin. This flower is also known as vervain.

Vitamin C: This potent antioxidant is needed in the synthesis of collagen and blood. It has excellent anti-aging properties.

Vitamin E: The main antioxidant of the product in which it is found, it prevents oils from developing rancidity and helps to safeguard cells against free radical damage which causes aging and protects against environmental stressors. It is also an effective anti-inflammatory.

Wakame (Japanese brown algae): Proven to lighten skin and smooth out dark spots, wakame inhibits the formation of new dark spots. It enables the body to synthesize collagen and elastin creating more supple, toned skin. Wakame assists the skin to maintain its moisture balance and promotes the body's own ability to flush toxins which is key for anti-aging treatments. It opposes mutated cells (free radicals) and slows aging, energizes the skin and soothes inflammation and irritation.

Wheat germ extract/oil: This oil is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and healing properties. It increases blood circulation, and protects and moisturizes the skin. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (omegas 3, 6 and 9), it possesses anti-wrinkle properties.

Ylang ylang essential oil: A calming, sedative, aphrodisiacal oil, ylang-ylang assists as an antidepressant and helps maintain a good temper. It is an excellent skin and hair tonic.

Zinc: Zinc is an important mineral for stimulating synthesis of collagen and elastin both of which is vitally necessary for youthful skin. It is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and skin revitalizer.