Macadamia

Macadamia oil is produced from the pressing of macadamia seeds or nuts. It is very moisturising and skin smoothing.

Macro Cellular Complex

Combines highly moisture retentive mushroom polysaccharides (sugar), plantago and wheat proteins. Moisturisation brings good skin function and as the skin ages, retaining moisture is essential.

Mafane Flower

Paracress, extracted from the Mafane Flower is beneficial for smoothing the appearance of fine facial lines.

Magnesium Aspartate

A form of vitamin C, particularly effective in improving the synthesis of collagen and also a powerful anti-oxidant.

Malachite

Skin-defending Malachite, a semi-precious mineral rich in Copper, acts like an anti-oxidant protective layer to actively prevent the acceleration of premature ageing. It replaces mineral loss in skin, delaying the signs of ageing through stress.

Mallow

Mallow naturally produces a soft gel that is soothing, moisturising and emollient. It is known to be anti-inflammatory.

Maritime Pine

Is a pine native to the western and south-western Mediterranean region. It is rich in anti-oxidants and is effective in improving the overall appearance of skin.

Matcha Tea

Matcha is pulverized green tea that contains powerful antioxidants that. help trap and inactivate free radicals in the skin. Matcha is also an anti-inflammatory agent that helps to calm redness.

Matthiola Bicornis

For the first time ELEMIS are exclusively able to utilise British Night Scented Stock oil, very rich in Omega 3 Alpha Linolenic Acid, a key essential fatty acid which assists in reducing redness and improving skin firmness and elasticity.

Mauve Butterfly Orchid

This stunning deep purple orchid grows on coconut trees in the Pacific Islands, including Tahiti, where it has been infused into Monoi to deliver wonderful nourishment and hydration for the skin.

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is rich in essential amino acids and is used for its nourishing properties.

Menthol

Menthol is an extract of peppermint which gives a cooling sensation on the skin.

Micelles

Micelles are present in naturally derived surfactants of Apple amino acid, Rosehip Seed oil and Indian Soapnut. Rich in foaming saponins, they gently cleanse without stripping the skin of its protective oils, helping maintain the skin’s lipid barrier.

Microalgae

Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix contains a highly purified extract from the Microalgae Dunaniella Salina, which naturally grows in salt lakes with a salinity nine times higher than regular sea water.

Milk Protein

Milk Protein helps provide the skin with essential nutrients for improved skin health.

Mimosa

Mimosa is anti-inflammatory, toning and astringent. It has a pleasing, delicate aroma.

Mineral Rich Salts

Rich in essential minerals, they help cleanse and purify for a smoother, softer skin feel.

Minerals

A unique mix of trace elements, helping to boost cell metabolism. Restores and brightens skin tone.

Monoi

Usually called Monoi oil. These Gardenia flowers are macerated in oil to give a wonderful smelling and moisturising effect.

Moringa

Moringa is an exotic oil with antioxidant properties.

Myrrh

Myrrh is renowned to have purifying, softening and regenerative properties.

Myrtle

Myrtle is an aromatic essential oil rich in anti-oxidants. It is reputed to have uplifting and balancing benefits.