Siam Botanicals Relaxing Bath Salts in Wooden Bath with Flowers
March 24, 2024

Bath and Spa Products

Is lying in a bath and whiling away the hours with a good soak and organic natural products a pipe dream? The best bath products can make it a reality while transforming your bathroom into a luxurious experience. And we are not talking about the bubbles you remember as a kid, although fun. We are talking baths reimagined with elevated and luxury bath products like oils , shampoos and conditioners that will make you forget you’re woes.  A good bath with natural bath and spa products, provides an element of escapism and a moment of self care to take your mind off things.

After your soak, indulge yourself using our natural pure oils and skin and face care products that will leave your skin feeling exuberant.

Treat your friends and family with our gift sets.

At Siam Botanicals we provide the best quality, award winning organic and natural ingredients certified by Cosmos certification giving you the confidence that Siam Botanicals really is sticking to the ethos it claims to embrace, and we guarantee that our products are manufactured by our team using the finest quality, hand blended ingredients.

More blog posts

 

 

FAQs

Privacy Policy

My Account

Shop Locations

Hotel and Spa Enquiries

Order Tracking

Refunds & Returns

Shipping

Shopping Cart

Siam Botanicals Argan and Moringa Face Polish
December 22, 2023

Siam Botanicals Cosmos Standard

In a competitive market for organic and natural skincare, consumers are worried about the products they use do actually have the ingredients that is stated on the label. Having the Cosmos standard ensures our products and ingredients are infact what they say they are.

Siam Botanicals provides customers with confidence in our products and to do this, Siam Botanicals went through a lengthy process of receiving certification from an official body called Cosmos Standard.

In a world of greenwashing, where terms such as ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are bandied about all too freely with little or no substance behind them, a recognised ‘stamp of approval’ such as the Cosmos standard certification gives customers confidence that Siam Botanicals really is sticking to the ethos it claims to espouse, and that the ingredients it uses really can be trusted.

Siam Botanicals are in fact, one of the first companies to be awarded the Cosmos certification under stringent Cosmoos standard guidelines. Our products were assessed and approved by BDIH, the German non-profit association, but the Cosmos standard label is a Europe wide standard that was developed by not only BDIH but also Cosmebio (France), Ecocert (France), ICEA (Italy) and Soil Association (UK). The certification can be approved by any of these organisations.

 What does the COSMOS-standard certification mean?

COSMOS Natural certificationCOSMOS organic certification
Maybe you’re imagining that we simply send our ingredients lists off for analysis, wait for a bit and then receive our certification in the post. Well, you would be very much mistaken! Reassuringly for our customers, it’s a lot more comprehensive than this and we chose Cosmos Standard precisely because it is the strictest and most rigorous of all the certifications out there.

When you see a product that has been Cosmos certified, it means that every aspect of Siam Botanicals production process has been put under scrutiny during an audit that can last several days. It means that:

• Our manufacturing facility has been inspected

• There has been a full audit of ingredients, including their origin and how they were processed

• Siam Botanicals has demonstrated that its production methods are ecologically sound, this includes providing an environmental management plan that addresses the whole manufacturing process

• The product formulas, labels and packaging have been approved

• Any non organic ingredients have been used because no organic equivalents were available

• All ingredients are GM free (non organic ingredients can only be used if the supplier has submitted a declaration that they are non GM)

There are two Cosmos Standard certifications available Cosmos Organic and Cosmos Natural. To achieve either option, the full audit must be carried out successfully on each product.

For Siam Botanicals to receive the Cosmos Organic label, at least 95% of the agro-ingredients must be organic.

Products that pass the audit but do not contain at least 95% agro organic ingredients are eligible for the Cosmos Natural certification. Cosmos Natural products may of course contain some organic ingredients (as ours do), but at a lower percentage than those with the Organic certification. For these products, the percentage of natural origin ingredients must be indicated on the label – except where the products are 100% natural origin.

We are proud to say that all Siam Botanicals products are 100% natural origin. We do not use any synthetic chemicals, nor do we use ‘nature identical’ ingredients. We strive to find the best, most ethical providers and have chosen organic ingredients wherever possible.

You can buy these products safe in the knowledge that we take our responsibilities and promises incredibly seriously and we have the Cosmos Standard stamp to prove it!

Siam Botanicals Argan And Moringa Face Polish with Cosmos logo
November 2, 2023

Moringa The Miracle Tree

Moringa has been cultivated as a food and beauty crop for over 5000 years and is native to the tropics, especially India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The leaves, pods and seeds are all edible and highly nutritious – so much so that the dried leaves are used to combat malnutrition in poorer areas. It’s known colloquially as the ‘miracle tree’. I thought that was quite a claim, so I set out to find out why!

The answer partly involved free radicals. Free radicals are not an obscure garage band from 1975, but oxidative compounds inside your body that are both by-products of your own metabolism but also cause by pollution and other environmental factors. They can cause damage to DNA which in turn can accelerate the visible effects of the ageing process and even cause chronic illness. The best way to reduce the impact of free radicals is to provide your body with plenty of antioxidants – which can be found in fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of other plant-based sources. This is where we get to the “miracle tree”. Raw moringa oil, derived from pressing the seeds, combines a whopping 46 separate antioxidants. It is one of the most concentrated natural sources of oleic acid, Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which boosts the production of collagen and helps to keep free radicals in check!

Moringa, or Drumstick tree, in blossom

Moringa, or Drumstick tree, in blossom

Moringa oil – also known as ben oil – has been traditionally used for its moisturising, cleansing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, so any minor breakouts or blackheads will be soothed away. Happily, moringa produces a light oil that your skin will drink happily with no greasy residue. Our single-ingredient cold pressed Organic Moringa Oil is great for face, hands and nails, keeping skin nourished and cuticles soft. If your skin is struggling a little with the pressures and pollution of city life, our Replenish facial serum contains moringa and argan oils as well as juniper seed and grapefruit oils to cleanse and purify. We have always known it was great, but it was lovely to hear that it had been commended in the 2019 Beauty Shortlist awards!

Siam Botanicals Replenish facial serum

Siam Botanicals’ award-winning Replenish formula facial oil

November 12, 2018

Siam Botanicals Haircare Range

Whilst we’re perhaps best known for our skincare, we also have a brilliant set of haircare products that we’re going to shine a light on for you. All our shampoos and conditioners contain natural ingredients that make gentle products, suitable for everyday use. Why would someone choose to use a natural shampoo? Let’s have a look at two chemicals that are frequently found in mainstream hair products to find out.

Sodium laureth sulphate is a synthetic detergent that also creates the lather we have come to expect of modern shampoos. It strips dirt from hair and scalp, although unfortunately some people find that it also irritates and inflames sensitive scalps, aggravates eczema and dries out hair. Parabens are another synthetic chemical that have hit the headlines recently. These chemical preservatives are used widely in cosmetics and haircare products to limit mould growth, and you’ll find them in many high street products. Some studies have suggested a link between parabens and cancer, and whilst they are considered safe at low levels, an increasing number of people are making the positive lifestyle choice to go all-natural.

Siam botanicals shampoo is formulated with pure aloe vera juice and sweet almond oil and it contains no detergents or synthetic preservatives – our expert blends of herbal extracts perform that function. We’re incredibly proud of the formulae we’ve developed to make effective, luxurious haircare. So, what’s on offer?

Our Revive formula shampoo and conditioner uses extracts of rosemary and peppermint to gently cleanse and condition hair and scalp, not to mention wake up your nose of a morning with the glorious smell! Rosemary has historically been used to promote hair growth and add body to fine hair, and peppermint oil naturally cleanses. All in all, a brilliant pick-me-up and daily treat.  

Our Siam Roots shampoo and conditioner set works well for those prone to greasy roots: the astringent properties of lemongrass help to balance excess oil and support your scalp’s natural ability to regulate oil production, whereas traditionally anti-inflammatory ginger extract helps to calm skin and condition hair.

Our Oriental shampoo and conditioner use the heady scent of jasmine and ylang ylang to transform a regular shower into a luxury spa experience. One deep breath whilst you rinse and you’ll be transported to a Thai garden in the evening: the essential oils here have been selected for the power of their scent to transport and relax you.

Looking for something a little different? Our kaffir lime shampoo bar is the perfect choice for those who want to minimise their impact on the environment – there’s no bottle to dispose of, it lasts and lasts, and it’s small enough to carry around easily on your travels. The natural cleansing properties of kaffir lime, olive oil, shea butter and castor oil help to make a rich, caring lather with no fuss.

If your hair needs a little extra help to boost body and encourage growth, we’d suggest using our Argan and Lemon Balm Revitalizing Hair Treatment. We also recommend it for helping to defend your hair against the elements (and yes, I am including hairdryers and straightening irons in this category!) To use as deep conditioning treatment, massage into wet or dry hair and leave for 20 mins before washing your hair with a gentle natural shampoo. Alternatively put a very small amount on your fingertips and run through hair strands while blow drying as normal. Use very sparingly on fine hair and more generously on thick hair – this treatment is rich and made to last.

So, now that we’ve outlined our fantastic haircare range, take the plunge and choose natural haircare with Siam botanicals.