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Ingredients Library

Cleanser

Ingredient
Why we include it
Water (Aqua)
Otherwise known as H20. Commonly used in skincare as a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice
A great soothing moisturiser and is anti-inflammatory. It also helps heal wounds and boost skin regeneration.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
A mild cleansing agent that has water solubility, foams and has great rinse-ability.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A common surfactant/cleansing ingredient.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A surfactant/cleansing agent full of vegetable fatty acids, readily biodegradable and provides a rich foam. It’s also gentle on the skin.
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
A sulphate-free, mild cleaning agent that is used mainly as a foam booster and viscosity builder.
Propanediol
Produced sustainably from corn sugar and ECOCERT approved. It improves skin moisturisation and boosts preservative efficacy.
Phenethyl Alcohol
Preservative – a colourless liquid with a rose-like scent used as a masking ingredient. It has antimicrobial activity and can boost the performance of traditional preservatives.
Glycerin
a safe, effective and natural molecule that is skin identical – protects against irritation and dry skin. Glycerin levels correlate with the skin hydration levels.
Caprylhdroxamic Acid
A chelating agent that helps to preserve cosmetic products by neutralising the metal ions in the formula. It acts as a biostatic and fungistatic agent and remains active even at a high PH.
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Perfuming and skin conditioning.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Fruit seeds are great for the skin. The darker the fruit, the more grape seed proanthocyanidins (GSPs) and flavonoids it contains.
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract
Skin conditioning.
Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract
Plant extract loaded with phytochemical called Silymarin - a great antioxidant and skin soothing.
Pinus Pinaster Bark (Maritime Pine) Extract
A plant extract that contains potent antioxidant molecules – mainly procyanidins and phenolic acids. Loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
Skin conditioning.
Zeolite
An absorbent and mattifier. These microporous, aluminosilicate minerals are commonly used as commercial drying agents.
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride
An antistatic.
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Serum

Ingredient
Why we include it
Water (Aqua)
Otherwise known as H20. Commonly used in skincare as a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
A soothing antioxidant, antimicrobial/antibacterial, astringent. It’s a known vasoconstrictor and promotes healing of broken skin.
Pentylene Glycol
Used mainly as emulsion stabiliser, solvent and broad- spectrum antimicrobial.
Niacinamide
A multi functional ingredient, also known as vitamin B3. Cell communicating ingredient, skin brightening, anti-acne and moisturising.
Glycerin
Safe and effective natural molecule that is skin identical – protects against irritation and dry skin. Glycerin levels correlate with the skin hydration levels.
Methylglucoside Phosphate
A cell communicating ingredient, anti-aging, safe and pre-activated source of energy to feed ageing skin cells.
Copper Lysinate / Prolinate
An essential amino-acid, mineral complex. Part of an anti-aging complex that boosts skins’ own collagen I and III and elastin production.
Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract
Astringent.
L-Carnitine HCI
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Cousin to hyaluronic acid, it has amazing water holding capacity. Acting like a sponge the skin can retain water to be plump and elastic.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Low molecular weight version of hyaluronic acid which acts as a moisturiser/humectant.
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
A vitamin C derivative combining ascorbic acid with molecule 3-APPA. Proven to have antioxidant, collagen-boosting and skin brightening abilities.
L-Carnosine
Peptide with antioxidant with wound healing activity.
Adenosine
Anti-inflammatory, skin healing, barrier repair and protection. Proven to help skin collagen production.
L-Cystine
Colourless solution that is antistatic, conditioning agent and potent antioxidant. Said to fight free radicals and slow down skin ageing process.
Phenethyl Alcohol
Preservative. Colourless liquid with a rose-like scent used as a masking ingredient. It has antimicrobial activity and can boost the performance of traditional preservatives.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
A chelating agent that helps to preserve cosmetic products by neutralising the metal ions in the formula. It acts as a biostatic and fungistatic agent and remains active even at a high PH.
Gellan Gum
For viscosity control.
Sodium Lactate
A skin moisturiser that regulates PH value of the cosmetic formula. ECOCERT and COSMOS approved.
Lactic Acid
Used in this formulation as a natural preservative
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Moisturiser

Ingredient
Why we include it
Water (Aqua)
Solvent otherwise known as H20. Commonly used in skincare as a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils, but rather in water.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Antioxidant and emollient; loaded with nourishing and moisturising essential fatty acids
Cetearyl Alcohol
Multi tasking ingredient. Fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and controls the viscosity of the formulation. Non drying and non irritating to skin.
Cetearyl Glucoside
A sugar based emulsifier that helps formulations spread easily.
Canola Oil
Emollient, skin conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba oil is an effective moisturiser with dual action – making the skin super soft and supple.
Caprylic/Capric triglycerides
Non greasy emollient that helps make skin feel smooth. Derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Sorbitol
A moisturiser and humectant - it helps skin to hold onto water. Thickens products and allows more slip on the skin.
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
A vegetable based, PEG-Free emulsifier that helps water and oil to mix nicely together. Moisturising and skin softening.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Juice
Moisturiser, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial components. It is wound healing and promotes skin regeneration.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Shea butter is a moisturiser and emollient. It regenerates and soothes, whilst protecting against UV and wind. It is also rich in antioxidants.
Niacinamide
Otherwise known as vitamin B3, this is a multifunctioning skincare, it’s cell-communicating, skin brightening, anti-acne and moisturising.
Cetyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that works well in skincare. It helps thicken products and helps water and oil to blend.
Panthenol
Known as pro-vitamin B5, it is anti-inflammatory and skin protecting. Its main job in skincare is as a moisturiser. It’s also a humectant, which means it helps the skin to attract water and retain it.
Beta Glucan
A big molecule comprised of many smaller sugar molecules. Shown to have healing properties, moisturising and anti-aging benefits.
Glycerin
Safe and effective natural molecule that is skin identical – protects against irritation and dry skin. Glycerin levels correlate with skin hydration levels.
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Cell communicating ingredient, anti-aging, safe and pre-activated source of energy to feed ageing skin cells.
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
An essential amino-acid, mineral complex. Part of an anti-aging complex that boosts skins’ own collagen I and III and elastin production.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
This herb contains chemicals including flavonoids, phenolic acid and diterpenes. It’s a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, astringent and has toning properties.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Antioxidant and emollient plant oil from the polyphenol-rich seeds of the grape.
Camellia Oleiefera (Camellia) Seed Oil
A non-fragrant plant oil. Great emollient with fatty acids that are moisturising on dry skin.
Glyceryl Stearate
A common emollient, emulsifier that helps water and oil to mix together and adds body to creams.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Low molecular weight version of hyaluronic acid which acts as a moisturiser/humectant.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Cousin to hyaluronic acid, it has amazing water holding capacity. Acting like a sponge the skin can retain water and be plump and elastic.
Honey
One of the oldest skincare ingredients. The bee-derived, supersaturated sugar solution includes proteins, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and minerals. Moisturising, soothing, antifungal and heals wounds and burns.
Tocopherol
Otherwise known as vitamin E, this is a strong antioxidant that protects skin cells from free radicals - it also has photo-protection properties. It is fat soluble, so skin absorbs it well.
Xanthan Gum
Natural chain of sugar molecules used to thicken formulations.
Phenethyl Alcohol
Preservative. Colourless liquid with a rose-like scent used as a masking ingredient. It has antimicrobial activity and can boost the performance of traditional preservatives.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
A chelating agent that helps to preserve cosmetic products by neutralising the metal ions in the formula. It acts as a biostatic and fungistatic agent and remains active even at a high PH.
Sodium Phytate
A chelating ingredient that helps preserve products over time. It does this by neutralising the metal ions in the formula.
Lactic Acid
Used in this formulation as a natural preservative
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Facial Oil

Ingredient
Why we include it
Emu Oil (Dromiceius Oil)
Emu oil is an oil obtained from the fat of the bird domaius novachollandiae. It is skin conditioning and anti-inflammatory.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba Oil)
Jojoba oil is an effective moisturiser with dual action - making the skin super soft and supple.
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil (Raspberry Seed Oil)
Oil obtained from the seeds of the raspberry which acts as an emollient.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive Oil)
A plant oil that’s a great antioxidant, emollient and is naturally perfuming. It is a moisturiser, great for dry skin, and loaded with nourishing fatty acids.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
A soothing, antioxidant and naturally perfuming ingredient. The plant has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E)
Otherwise known as vitamin E, it is a strong antioxidant that protects the skin cells from free radicals - it also has photo- protection properties. It is fat soluble, so skin absorbs it well.
Glycine Soja (soybean) Oil
Emollient plant oil from the soybean.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
An essential oil that is naturally perfuming.
Lavender Oil
Antimicrobial and antibacterial oil that also adds a natural fragrance.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot Orange) Fruit Oil
Essential oil from the fruit of the bergamot orange that is naturally perfuming.
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