Ascorbyl Palmitate
A powerful multifunctional antioxidant which helps to protect skin from the impact caused by environmental pollution (called free radicals).
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
An oil soluble derivative of vitamin C, it works as a n antioxidant and also brightens skin tone
Aspartic Acid
A non-essential amino acid, (non-essential means your body already makes this amino acid), that helps to hydrate skin.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour
Collodial oatmeal which contains high level of skin beneficial natural actives.
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
A rich, natural Oat Oil which hydrates and moisturizes the skin.
Avena Strigosa Seed Extract
Extracted from black oats, this ingredients can help improve the appearance of damaged hair and improve the condition of hair.
Bakuchiol
An antioxidant found in the seeds of the plant psoralea corylifolia. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst protecting and nourishing the skin.
Barium Sulfate
Used to opacify products
Benzyl Alcohol
A synthetic preservative used to protect the product from spoilage
Betaine
Derived from sugar beet, betaine helps to manage skin hydration by helping to control cell-water balance. When used in cleansers and hair products it helps to make them milder and gentler.
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Produced by bacterial fermentation of sorbitol, this ingredients has soothing and moisturising properties
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Produced by bacterial fermentation of sorbitol, this ingredients creates a protective layer on the skin, shileding it from external aggressors.
Bis-PCA Dimethicone
This ingredient binds to damaged hair and can help repair and strengthen it whilst providing protection from external environmental aggressors
Bis-Peg-12 Dimethicone
Gives formulas a smooth feel, helping with spreadability
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Also known as Punarnava, this plant is a native of India, rich in alkoloids and flavones, it has anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial properties.
Butylene Glycol
Can be used as a solvent to help disperse ingredients within the formula, or as an humectant to lock in moisture on the skin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A fatty acid rich butter from the shea nut with excellent moistursing properties.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
An emollient with a light silky feel
C15-19 Alkane
Used to dissolve other ingredients into the formula
Caffeine
An antioxidant derived from coffee that helps to reduce puffiness, the appearance of dark circles and helps prevent skin from the impact of free radicals. Can help to strengthen hair and improve hair structure.
Camellia Sinenis Leaf Extract
Rich in polyphenols,it has great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Extract
Rich in polyphenols,it has great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Candelilla Cera (Cire De Candelilla)
A vegetable wax from the leaves of teh North Mexican Candelilla shrub. Its used to stabilise and give body to creams.
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
A natural emulsifier that give creams a soft texture