Ingredient Glossary
- A
- Alcohol Denat.
- Commonly used as a solvent to help blend natural extracts and other ingredients into product formulations.
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract*
- Also known as Marshmallow Root Extract, it is known to have moisturizing, soothing and healing properties.
- Angelica Archangelica (Angelica) Root Extract*
- A natural extract known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
- Arginine
- Hair conditioning agent with anti-static properties to help prevent flyaways.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C - a well known antioxidant.
- B
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- A mild conditioning agent that helps to detangle and improve wet and dry combability. Leaves hair feeling soft and silky.
- Betaine Shampoo
- Found in the roots of sugar beets, Betaine is known for helping skin retain moisture.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
- Derived from the fruit of the African karate tree, Shea Butter is known forits moisturizing and healing properties, making it great for dry skin.
- C
- Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*
- A natural extract known for its healing, soothing and moisturizing properties.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Naturally derived from coconut oil, if forms a protective barrier on skin to help maintain moisture.
- Carica Papaya (Papaya) Leaf Extract*
- Botanical extract known for its skin softening properties.
- Ceteareth-20
- An emulsifier which enables oils to be dispersed throughout a water base to form a cream or lotion that does not separate.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Not an ""alcohol"", it is actually an emulsifying wax made from combining fatty alcohols derived from vegetable sources. Used as an emulsifier and emollient, it provides moisturizing properties that makes hair soft to the touch.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Not an ""alcohol"", it is actually an emulsifying wax made from combining fatty alcohols derived from vegetable sources. Used as an emulsifier and emollient, it helps provide an occlusive film that helps keep skin's moisture from evaporating.
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- An emulsifier which enables oils to be dispersed throughout a water base to form a cream or lotion that does not separate.
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*
- A natural extract known for being an astringent and having anti-microbial, moisturizing, healing and soothing properties.
- Citric Acid
- Helps to balance pH of a product.
- Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel*
- A natural extract known as an astringent and for its anti-microbial properties.
- Coco-Glucoside
- A surfactant that produces a mild foam in cleansers. It is derived from coconut oil which is known to help soften and moisturize skin.
- Cocomidopropyl Betaine
- A surfactant derived from coconut oil.
- D
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Surfactant derived from L-Glutamic acids, one of the major amino acids naturally found in plant proteins.
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- A very mild, skin conditioning surfactant.
- E
- F
- Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract*
- Botanical extract known to help soothe skin.
- G
- Glycerin
- Has water binding capabilities that allow it to draw and absorb water from the air helping skin to retain moisture.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- An emollient, which helps prevent moisture loss from skin. Derived from Glycerin and Stearic Acid (fatty acid).
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
- Cold pressed from soybeans, this light textured oil is easily absorbed and provides moisturizing and skin softening properties to skin.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract*
- Has water binding capabilities that allow it to draw and absorb water from the air helping skin to retain moisture.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- A conditioning agent with self-hydrating properties. Improves foam quality. On skin it forms a protective barrier to help maintain moisture. On hair, it enhances ease of wet and dry combability and provides anti-static properties.
- H
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Contains the highest level of Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil, it is a fast absorbing moisturizer.
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle) Flower Extract*
- A natural extract known for its skin conditioning properties.
- Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Extract
- A natural extract known for its skin conditioning properties.
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
- Conditioning agent derived from jojoba protein.
- Hyssopus (Hyssop) Officinalis Extract*
- A natural extract known for its astringent properties.
- I
- J
- Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Leaf Extract*
- A natural extract known for its moisturizing properties.
- K
- L
- Lactic Acid
- Humectant - an ingredient that slows the loss of moisture from a product during use.
- Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
- Acts as a viscosity builder, foam booster and stabilizer.
- Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract*
- A natural extract known for its anti-inflammatory and revitalizing properties.
- Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
- A natural preservative derived from radish root to ensure the safety of a product.
- Lippia Citriodora Extract
- A natural extract known for its skin conditioning properties
- M
- Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract*
- A natural extract know for its calming and healing properties.
- Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract*
- A natural extract known for its skin conditioning properties.
- N
- O
- Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf Oil*
- With its refreshing aroma, Oregano Oil acts as a masking agent for ingredient odors.
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
- Hair conditioning agent derived from rice.
- P
- Phenoxyethanol
- Phenoxyethanol is a non-paraben, non-formaldahyde preservative used at a low level to ensure the safety of the product.
- Plantago Lanceolata (Ribwort Plantain) Leaf Extract*
- A natural extract known for itshealing, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- A non-irritanting and PEG-free surfactant.
- Polysorbate 20
- A solubilizer thatenables oils to be dispersed throughout a water base to form a cream or lotion that does not separate.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative used at low levels to ensure the safety of a product.
- Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Bark Extract*
- Botanical extract known for its healing properties.
- Q
- R
- Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Fruit Extract*
- Natural extract that has emollient properties to help prevent water loss from skin.
- Rosmarinus Pfficinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*
- A natural extract known for its skin conditioning properties.
- Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract
- A natural extract known for its moisturizing and healing properties.
- S
- Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract*
- A natural extract known for its skin conditioning properties.
- Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract*
- A natural extract known for its healing and nourishing properties.
- Sodium Bis-Hydroxyethylglycinate Coco-Glucoside Crosspolymer
- A conditioning agent that imparts softness on the hair.
- Sodium Chloride
- Natural way to thicken the texture of a product to give it a more luxurious feel.
- Sodium Coco-Sulfate
- A cleansing surfactant. It cleanses skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- A cleansing surfactant, it cleanses skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away. Derived from L-Glutamic acids, one of the major amino acids naturally found in plant proteins.
- Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- A soy-derived, high foaming polypeptide which provides rich lather and mild cleansing.
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- A surfactant good for removing oil from the hair. It also posesses conditioning and repairing properties.
- Sodium Polyaspartate
- Hair conditioning humectant. As a conditioning agent, leaves hair feeling soft and silky. As a humectant, it is also an ingredient that slows the loss of moisture from a product during use.
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Provides anti-static properties and helps reduce static buildup and flyaways.
- T
- Tapioca Starch
- Made from Cassava Root, a starchy tropical vegetable, it is used as a thickener to give products a more luxurious feel.
- Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract*
- A natural extract known for its skin protecting properties.
- Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil*
- A natural extract known for its skin conditioning properties. With its herbaceous, spicy aroma, Thyme Oil acts as a masking agent for ingredient odors.
- Tocopherol
- This natural form of Vitamin E is the most effective antioxidant protecting skin from free radical damage. It also provides excellent moisturizing properties.
- U
- Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*
- Nettle Leaf Extract helps promote shine on hair. It is also known to help nourish and strengthen hair.
- V
- W
- X
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural way to thicken the texture of a product to give it a more luxurious feel.
- Y
- Z
- Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract*
- A natural extract known for its anti-inflammatory and toning properties. Also an antioxidant.
