Body & Hand Wash

Key Active Ingredients and Benefits

Hebridean Spring Water

Known for its unique healing and therapeutic properties. Collected locally on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, near ishga HQ. Mineral rich and pure. Ishga does not use any tap water in ishga’s products, only Hebridean sea and spring water collected locally here on the Isle of Lewis.

Fucus Serratus Seaweed Extract

Fucus Serratus Seaweed is one of the key ingredients ishga uses, due to its remarkable benefits for the skin. It contains high levels of natural antioxidants known as polyphenols. These antioxidants provide protection against damage to the skin by neutralising free radicals (damaging atoms in the air). Fucus Serratus Seaweed has also been found to regenerate skin cells, promote natural collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the skin, and deliver hydrating properties to lock in moisture.

Hebridean Sea Water

The Outer Hebrides has some of the most clean, pure and unpolluted waters on the planet. Its rich mineral content offers fantastic benefits for the skin. Ishga does not use any tap water in ishga’s products, only Hebridean sea and spring water collected locally here on the Isle of Lewis.

Potassium Cocoate

Potassium Cocoate is a potassium salt that originates from the fatty acids present in coconut oil. Potassium Cocoate is a natural surfactant, that removes dirt from the surface of the skin leaving the surface below clean and refreshed.

Decyl Glucoside

Decyl Glucoside is derived from corn and coconuts, so it’s natural and biodegradable. Decyl Glucoside is obtained from 100% renewable raw materials, through a combination of plant based fatty alcohol, Decanol, which is derived from coconut and glucose (corn starch). It is a mild, and gentle, surfactant and does not dry the skin. It also helps to moisturise the skin to prevent inflammation and itchiness.

Lemongrass

Has skin healing properties and is an effective cleanser for all skin types. Its antiseptic and astringent properties make lemongrass oil ideal for getting even and glowing skin.

Lavender

Contains relaxing properties to ease stress, soothe the mind and improve low mood. Helps to ease muscle cramps and aches.

Rose Geranium

Can help to balance the skin's natural oil production. It can minimise the appearance of enlarged pores and brighten skin, and is excellent for those with acne.

Juniper Berry

Has astringent, calming, purifying, antiseptic and skin healing properties that contribute to its health promoting effects. Can help to fight against breakouts and acne and control excess sebum in the skin.

Key Benefits

Known and recognised for its healing power.

Fucus Serratus Extract

Contains high levels of natural skin Antioxidants known as Polyphenols. These Antioxidants provide protection against environmental damage to the skin by neutralising free radicals.

Sea Water

Rich in Vitamins and Minerals.

Antiseptic, cleansing and helpful in boosting the immune system and fighting infection.

Plant derived, bio degradable and cleansing.

It is commonly used to speed up the healing process of wounds, cuts, burns, and sunburns as it improves the formation of scar tissues.

Anti inflammatory and helps promote healing, particularly of scars and wounds. Promotes healthy skin.

Has astringent, calming, purifying, antiseptic and skin healing properties that contribute to its health promoting effects.

How to apply

Apply directly to wet skin, work into a lather and rinse off thoroughly. Avoid contact with the eyes, if the product gets into the eyes, rinse well with water.