Colloidal Sulfur
Gentle on skin it is shown to have activity against bacteria that may cause Acne or dandruff. Works great in combination with salycilic acid
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
A vegetable wax from the leaves of the Palm tree Copernicia Cerifera. It gives body to creams and lotions,
Decyl Glucoside
A naturally derived cleanisng agent that produces mild foam. Also helps with stabilisation of formulations. It is readily biodegradable
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Dilauryl Citrate
Derived from citric acid, it helps to keep skin and hair in good condition, keeping skin soft.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
A medium spreading emollient that can impart a rich feel to creams.
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Extracted from the Acai berry, commonly foudn in teh Brzilian rainforest. Rich in antioxidants, it can help as a free radical scavenger.
Glucomannan
A polysaccharide from the Konjac plant. It has great water absorbing abilities.
Glycerin
Perhaps the most common humectant used in skincare. Holds onto moisture to reduce trans-epidermal water loss to help keep skin hydrated and healthy.
Glyceryl Oleate
Has as skin smoothing effect on application. Can also be used to stabilise emulsions
Glyceryl Stearate
A common emulsifier used to stabilise emulsion, normally used in conjubction with other emulsifiers
Glyceryl Stearate Se
A common emulsifier that can be used on its own to create emulsions
Glycine
A non-essential amino acid, (non-essential means your body already makes this amino acid), that helps to moisturise skin.
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
A mixture of phytosterols from Soybean with non-drying emollient properties
Glycogen
A polysaccharide with moisturising and hydrating properties
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
From the roots of the licorice plant, this ingredient has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and helps to soothe skin thanks to its main active component glycyrrhizin.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A quaternary ammonium cation that can reduce statis electricty in the hair by 'neutralizing' the electrical charge on the hairs's surface. It leaves hair easy to comb and soft and shiny.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
Well known for its astringent properties
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
Rich in essential fatty acids, as well vitamin E , sunflower seed oil can help to lock in moisture in the hair
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A non-comedogenic oil. It absorbs into the skin quickly leaving a smooth skin feel
Hexylene Glycol
Used to dissolve other ingredients, so they can be added to the fomulation
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Oil
An oil expressed from the fruit of the Seabuckthorn plant. Rich in vitamins and nutrients it helps to nourish and protect the skin.
Histidine
An amino acid that can aid with skin moisturisation
Humulus Lupulus Extract
Hops extract, known for its skin conditiong and anti inflammatory properties.