Maltodextrin
Usually derived from corn, rice or potatoes its used to stabilise emulsions, and has absorbent/mattifying properties.
Mannitol
Works as an himectant to bind with water and keep skin and hair hydrated
Mica
A natuarlly occuring mineral with a pearlescent appearance. Imparts a soft lustre to skin upon application.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Extracted from the lotus flower, its known for its emollient and anti-inflammatry properties
Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract
Also known as the blue lotus flower or blue water lily, it can help to moisturise the skin and improve teh appearance of dry, rough or flaky skin.
Oligopeptide-1
A signal peptide which helps to stimulate skin cells to regenerate skin's appearance.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Extacted from rice, this ingredient can help condition and soften skin.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Ginseng , when applied to skin can help boost hydration. It contain numerous antioxidant compounds.
PCA
PCA stands for Pryrrolidone Carboxylic Acid and after amino acids is the 2nd biggest natural mositurising factor (NMF) component in the skin. This skin identical ingredients works by attracting and holding onto water around it to keep skin hydrated.
Peat
Naturally high in Fulvic Acid, it gently exfoliates for brighter and smoother skin. Fulvic Acid is proven to act as a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties for a healthy complexion.
Phenylalanine
An essential amino acid and can help maintain skin hydration
Phospholipids
A type of lipid that is the major component of cell membranes, this skin identical ingredient helps to moisturise skin and can help to reduce inflammation
Phytic Acid
A natural chelating agent, it mops up free metal ions(usually coming from the water in the formula) which woull normally cause stability issues.
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide
A hydrolyzed pea protein that provides antioxidant, hydrating and smoothing properties to skin and hair
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
From the Sacha Inchi plant from the Amazon rainforest, its rich in fatty acids to help moisturise skin
Polyglutamic Acid
A natural high molecular weight amino acid, which helps to maintain skin's moisture levels, and holds 4x more water than hyaluronic acid.
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Ingredient to help combine oil and water to create oil in water emulsions.
Polysilicone-11
A silicone elastomer with a silky , smooth skin feel and a dry/powdery afterfeel
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Extract of purslane, with anti inflammatory properties
Proline
A non essential amino acid, thats also one of the building blocks of collagen. It acts asa water binding ingredient helping skin to stay hydrated
Propanediol
Produced from Corn sugar this ingredient is used as a natural alternative to propylene glycol. It helps to boost moisturisation due to its humectant properties, but can also be used to dissolve other ingredients.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Oil extracted from the sweet almond seed. Rich in triglycerides and fatty acids to keep skin moisturised.
Punica Granatum Extract
Extract of pomegranate, known for its soothing properties
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
A rich oil, this powerful antioxidant is extracted from the seeds of the native rose plant. It helps to improve skin tone, texture and pigmentation.