Ingredient |
Origin |
Benefit of ingredient |
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Allantoin |
Sugar beets and wheat sprouts. |
Is an effective anti-irritant for the skin, calming and soothing sensitive areas. It has been used to effectively help promote wound healing, and because it helps with cell regeneration, it has been used on treatments for skin which has suffered abrasions or burns.
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Promotes wound healing Calming Cell regeneration |
Apricot kernel |
Seed of a apricot |
Moisturizes the Skin: The emollient properties of apricot kernel oil help to exfoliate and moisturize the skin, helping it retain moisture, eliminating patches of dry skin, and relieving inflammatory conditions. Helps to work to neutralize free radicals. |
Fruit kernel oil Gentle exfoliant Hydrating Helps retain moisture Neutralises free radicals |
Almond oil |
Almond kernels |
Almond oil is full of vitamin E. The antioxidant-rich oil is known for its free radical fighting abilities. It’s also anti-inflammatory and boosts immunity. Containing omega-3 fatty acids
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Nut oil Antioxidant Free radical fighting abilities Anti-inflammatory |
Carrot seed |
Seed of carrot |
Beta carotene, vitamins A and E and pro-vitamin A. Carrot Seed Oil helps to heal dry, chapped and cracked skin, balances the moisture in skin. It may even help to reduce wrinkles. |
Essential oil Wound healing Balances skin Anti-aging
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Cetearyl Wheat Straw- |
Sugars derived from wheat straw with oils and water |
An emulsifier |
Emulsifier |
Cetearyl Alcohol- |
Derived naturally from coconut oil.
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Used to help soften the skin and to thicken and stabilize products. As an emollient, cetearyl alcohol is considered an effective ingredient for soothing and healing dry skin.
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Emollient |
Cucumber Hydrosol |
Whole cucumber/ cucumber water |
The cooling and anti-inflammatory effect of cucumbers can reduce Swelling and puffiness. It is a mild astringent which may help to cleanse the skin and tighten pores. Cucumbers are high in antioxidant components which can be a helpful anti-wrinkle ingredient. Contains both vitamin C and folic acid to stimulate new cell growth, while folic acid aids in fighting off environmental toxins that can make your skin look tired or prematurely aged. |
Fruit hydrosol Reduces Swelling and puffiness Antioxidant Anti Wrinkle Stimulate new cell growth
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Ethylhexylglycerin |
Found in Coconut |
Emollient and humectant in skin care, and boosting the anti-microbial performance of other ingredients to protect products from spoilage. |
Emollient and Humectant |
Frankincense Essential Oil |
Resin of frankincense |
strengthen skin and improve its tone, elasticity, and defence mechanisms against bacteria or blemishes. Anti-inflammatory and tissue remodelling properties |
Essential oil Improves skin tone Anti-inflammatory
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Geranium |
Flower Leaves |
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties make it beneficial for reducing acne breakouts, skin irritation, and skin infections |
Essential oil Antiseptic Reduces breakouts
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Glycerine |
Is the variant made from plant oils |
Great for the skin as it acts as a humectant which is a substance that allows the skin to retain moisture. It can increase skin hydration, relieve dryness, and refresh the skin's surface. It's also an emollient, which means it can soften skin.
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Humectant Helps skin retain moisture Emollient |
Glyceryl Stearate |
Derived from palm kernel, olives, or coconuts |
Acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface. This gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. It also slows the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin's surface. |
Slows water loss from skin |
Hibiscus flower Extract |
Hibiscus flower |
They are a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA’s). AHA’s can be useful as gentle exfoliators and to clear pores promoting fresher, smoother looking skin.
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Flower extract AHA’s Gentle exfoliant
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Hyaluronic Acid Solution (HA) |
Bacterial fermentation of Corn, Wheat and Yeast Extract |
Hyaluronic acid is well known for its skin benefits.Especially alleviating dry skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and speeding up wound healing. |
Wound healing. Helps with fine lines and wrinkles |
Jojoba oil |
Made from Jojoba kernel |
Jojoba oil will mimic the sebum oils in your skin. This will help with acne prone skin as it makes the skin think it is producing enough oils.
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Oil Oil balancing Mimics your skins natural oil |
Jojoba beads |
Spheres of solid wax made by hardening Jojoba oil |
These are extremely gentle yet an effective exfoliator. They have a round shape which removes dead skin cells without the harshness of typical abrasives with sharp edges like nutshells or plastic beads. Jojoba beads are very mild and gentle on the skin, making them ideal for all skin types, including sensitive.
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Oil based exfoliant Very Gentle exfoliant |
Kaolin white clay |
Kaolin Clay |
Absorbs sebum and prevents pore clogging. It's used to draw out impurities and toxins from the pores. Clears the skin of excess oil, dirt, and pollution without causing any redness or irritation |
Clay Draw impurities and toxins out Clears the skin of excess oil |
Lavender Hydrosol |
Lavender flower water |
Antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. Lavender hydrosol will keep your face cleaner over the course of the day, and will also give it a fresher, youthful appearance. Lavender hydrosol is an excellent way to control the redness of pimples. |
Flower hydrosol Anti bacterial
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Lemongrass essential oil |
Leaves of Lemongrass |
Packed full of vitamins A and C which help to keep your skin looking beautifully glossy whilst balancing oil production. It has antiseptic and astringent properties which make it the perfect oil for getting even and glowing skin. It's very cleansing which makes it amazing to clean out pores. Lemongrass is also Anti- inflammatory it reduces redness from breakouts, rashes, dry skin or sun exposure
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Essential oil Balancing oil production Antiseptic Even, glowing skin Anti inflammatory Reduces redness
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Liquid Germall Plus |
Produced by silkworm |
Natural preservative system |
Natural preservative |
Macadamia seed oil |
Kernel of the Macadamia Nut |
Similar to your skin's natural sebum and hydrates without clogging pores. This anti-aging oil absorbs, deeply soothes, moisturizes, and helps to heal scars, sunburn, and any dry patches. |
Kernel oil Anti aging Wound Healing Hydrating |
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) |
Derived from a mix of many foods including yeast, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains.
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This will help build cells in the skin while also protecting them from environmental stresses, such as sunlight, pollution, and toxins. It will help treat acne. Niacinamide may be helpful for severe acne, especially inflammatory forms like papules and pustules. Over time, you'll see fewer lesions and improved skin texture.
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Protects Helps treat acne Improves skin tone
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Olive Squalene |
Olives |
Moisturizes and soothes dry, rough, and textured skin. Helps retain skin moisture by preventing excessive transepidermal water loss. Enhances skin's natural barrier against external irritants and pollutants. Helps restore the concentration of natural squalene to more youthful levels.
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Olive Squalene Helps retain moisture Anti aging
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Olive fruit oil |
The whole, ripe fruit of the olive |
High in Vitamin E, which we all know is fantastic for its anti-aging properties. It's high in oleic acid and is a good skin cell regenerator. It works to attract external moisture to the skin, while still permitting the skin to properly release sweat, shed dead skin and release sebum. |
Fruit oil Anti aging Good cell regenerator
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Purified water |
H20 |
Filtering water removes impurities and harsh minerals, making it gentler on your skin. |
Filtered water |
Pineapple Extract |
From the core and stem of the fruit of the pineapple |
Contains Vitamin C, Antioxidants and an enzyme called Bromelain. Bromelain can help to exfoliate the skin as well as promoting a clear complexion.
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Fruit extract Antioxidant Help remove dead skin cells Promotes clear complexion |
Phenoxyethanol |
Green tea |
Works as a stabilizer
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Stabilizer |
Rose Geranium |
Leaves and stem |
Is an astringent that tightens, brightens, and removes dead skin cells. It can also be used as a soothing and antimicrobial agent to help treat bacterial acne. |
Essential oil Brightens skin Removes dead skin cells |
Rosehip |
Seed of rosehip |
High levels of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a key nutrient for maintaining healthy skin and assisting skin cell renewal. Beta-carotene also helps to repair and protect the skin from various forms of sun damage. Has a rich source of vitamin A (retinol) and vitamin C. Used regularly, Rosehip oil has a deeply nourishing effect on ageing and dehydrated skin. It's useful for dry, damaged and irritated skin and helps to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and uneven skin tone. |
Flower oil Cell renewal Repairs skin and protects. Vitamin A (retinol) Hydrating Even skin tone |
Rosemary essential oil |
Leaves |
The anti-inflammatory properties of rosemary extract help to reduce swelling and puffiness of the skin. It also helps to heal burns and soothe the skin. |
Essential oil Reduce swelling and puffiness. Wound healer |
Sunflower Seed Oil |
Sunflower Seed |
Great source of vitamin E, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and is effective for combatting skincare issues like acne, inflammation, general redness and irritation of the skin. Sunflower oil has emollient properties that help the skin retain its moisture.
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Seed oil Antioxidants Anti inflammatory Retains moisture |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Derived from salt water |
Used in small amounts in cosmetics and skincare products to establish and hold the pH of a product.
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Ph Balancer |
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate |
Produced from glutamic acid protein in wheat ) and plant (coconut) fatty acids |
Emulsifier and skin conditioning agent. It has cleansing properties which helps maintain good skin condition.
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Emulsifier Cleaning properties |
Tocopherol (vitamin E) |
Vitamin found in many different plant oils |
Absorbs UV rays and helps prevent UV-induced free radical damage to skin. |
Vitamin E |
Witch Hazel Hydrosol |
Witch hazel flower |
Witch hazel has many benefits for skin, including relieving inflammation, tightening pores, and helping with razor bumps. It may also help reduce acne, since it can cleanse your skin of excess oil. |
Flower Hydrosol Anti inflammatory Reduce acne
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Ylang ylang Essential oil |
Flowers |
Has Anti-bacterial properties which makes it a very effective skin cleanser. It also acts as a healing powerhouse, boosting the regenerative process of the skin. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil also works wonders to regulate your sebum oil production.
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Essential oil Anti bacterial Healing Boosts regenerative process in skin Regulate oil production |