ingredients glossary

Properties: Product thickening ingredient

Source: Juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe barbadensis plant

Properties: Soothing extract that has antioxidant, firming and hydrating properties

Source: Oil derived from the wood of the tree aniba rosaeodora

Properties: Gentle aromatic essential oil which helps stimulate cell renewal and may help diminish wrinkles

Source: Naturally produced from Bees

Properties: An emollient

Source: Naturally occurring material found in some essential oils

Properties: Component in some essential oils

Source: Pro-vitamin A liquid commonly found in plants and carrots

Properties: Component found in carrot oil

Source: Essential oil from sap on the bark of Boswellia tree

Properties: Earthy fragrance that can reduce inflammation and promote relaxation

Source: Butter from fruit of of the Karite Tree in West Africa

Properties: Rich, nourishing butter that softens and hydrates the skin

Source: Oil from the flower of the calendula officinalis plant

Properties: Enriching, anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredient

Source: Extract derived from the leaves of the camellia sinensis

Properties: Powerful antioxidant to fight free-radical damage

Source: Liquid derived from coconuts

Properties: Skin enriching emollient

Source: Liquid derived from a vegetable source

Properties: Used to gently cleanse the skin and hair

Source: Oil from the seeds of carthamus tinctorius

Properties: Carrier oil that is hydrating and excellent for replenishing lost moisture

Source: Small herbaceous plant, native to wetlands in Asia

Properties: Skin firming

Source: Bi-product of the Certified Organic Rosehip oil

Properties: Rich in EFA’s, can prevent moisture loss, and relieve severe dryness

Source: Wax derived from a vegetable source

Properties: Emulsifier and anti-foaming agent

Source: Wax derived from a vegetable source

Properties: Used as an emulsifier

Source: Wax derived from a vegatable source

Properties: Gives products body and fullness

Source: Oil extract derived from the flowers of the chamomile

Properties: Used for its calming, purifying and regenerating properties

Source: Powder derived from citrus

Properties: Balances pH levels of products

Source: Extracted from the seed of the grapefruit

Properties: Natural preservative and antioxidant ingredient

Source: Liquid derived from a vegatable source

Properties: Gently cleanses the skin and hair and produces foam

Source: Extracted from the fruit of the Cucumber

Properties: Skin cooling properties, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

Source: Liquid derived from the carrot

Properties: Used to rejuvinate dry, sun damaged skin and rich in vitamin A

Source: From the dried stems of the European horsetail shrub.

Properties: Assists in rebuilding skin tissue and increases skin elasticity

Source: Liquid derived from a vegetable source

Properties: Facilitates in sustaining moisture on the skin

Source: Liquid derived from coconut & sunflower oil

Properties: Ensures that cleansing is mild, yet effective

Source: Wax derived from a vegetable source

Properties: Used as a thickening agent

Source: Oil extracted from the soybean

Properties: Used as a carrier for extracts

Source: Wax derived from a vegetable source

Properties: Enhances the look of the product by giving it a pearl like finish

Source: Made from the leaves of hamamelis virginiana

Properties: Provides anti-inflammatory properties, tones and softens the skin

Source: Oil from the seeds of the Sunflower

Properties: Rich in linoleic acid and essential fatty-acids to help maintain the skin’s moisture barrier

Source: Comes from a daisy-like flower which grows under the Rosehip bushes

Properties: Known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties

Source: Seabuckthorn Berry

Properties: Contains essential fatty-acids, Vitamins A and E, and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Source: Hydroxymethylglycinate is derived from amino acids and used as a skin and hair conditioning agent, and as a preservative

Properties: Natural preservative

Source: Oil obtained from the St. Johns Wort plant

Properties: Used for its soothing and healing properties

Source: Naturally occurring clay, originally from Kaoling in China

Properties: Used for its cleansing and oil absorbing properties

Source: Oil derived from the Lavender plant

Properties: Used for its soothing and antibacterial properties

Source: Oil derived from the nuts of the Macadamia plant

Properties: Macadamia nut oil has been shown to slow the signs of ageing and improve the appearance of scars, sunburn and other minor skin irritations

Source: Powder derived from starch

Properties: Used as a carrier for extracts

Source: Oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the olive

Properties: Known for its softening properties on the skin

Source: Derived from rice grains

Properties: Natural binding agent

Source: Derived from rice grains

Properties: Gentle exfoliant and absorbent ingredient

Source: Derived from the flowers and leaves of rose geranium

Properties: Refreshing, anti-irritant cell regenerator

Source: Oil extracted by pressing the flesh of the avocado

Properties: Nourishing and moisturising oil rich in vitamins A, B & D and essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid

Source: Liquid mineral derived ingredient

Properties: Used as a preservative

Source: Pea’s

Properties: Contains vital amino acids and proteins necessary for the production of collagen and elastin. Also reinforces the skin’s natural defence in fighting free radicals.

Source: Powder derived from sorbic acid which is a naturally occurring material

Properties: Used as a preservative

Source: Apricot Kernels

Properties: Rich in essential fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids, and vitamins A and E which help with restoring skin elasticity

Source: Derived from rose petals

Properties: Soothes and cools the skin and also acts as an astringent

Source: Powder derived from rosa eglanteria

Properties: Crushed rosehips and seeds that help exfoliate the skin

Source: Oil derived from the rosa eglanteria

Properties: High in essential fatty acids known to repair and regenerate damaged skin and hair

Source: Raspberry Seed

Properties: High in anti-oxidants to assist with anti-ageing and repairing skin, also has anti-inflammatory properties

Source: Oil from the seeds of sesamum indicum

Properties: Cleansing with rich natural antioxidants; vitamin A & E

Source: Oil obtained from the bean of the jojoba plant

Properties: Native Americans have traditionally used the oil as a hair conditioner and skin moisturiser

Source: powder derived from benzoic acid which is found in nature (cherry bark, raspberries)

Properties: Used as a preservative

Source: Liquid derived from mineral

Properties: Balances pH levels of products

Source: Wax derived from a vegetable source

Properties: An emulsifier

Source: Natural form of vitamin E

Properties: Antioxidant used to preserve the product as well as fight free-radical damage

Source: Extract obtained from the nettle plant

Properties: Stimulant for the skin that tones and firms

Source: Oil produced by pressing the grape seeds

Properties: Contains moisturising and nourishing properties

Source: Purified water

Properties: Assists with the texture of products and acts as a carrier

Source: Corn sugar gum

Properties: Used as a thickening agent