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Ingredient Latin
name Family
name Origin |
Main
Properties Performance
and Functional |
Skin type |
Description of ingredient Descriptions in orange are essential oils. Descriptions in green are herbal extracts. |
Products |
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ALMOND
OIL Prunus amygdalus dulcis Rosaceae,
rose USA |
Performance:
antioxidant, emollient, lubricant. Functional:
emollient, preservative |
All
skin types |
The almond is the fruit of the almond tree. The oil made
from this fruit is quite emollient and gentle for the skin. It can be used daily for most skin types, and is generally safe
for baby skin. Sweet almond oil, also called oleum amygdalae, contains 24% linoleic acid, an incredibly high amount of the antioxidant
EFA. This makes it one of the most antioxidant oils in use for skin. Sweet
almond oil has a long historical use that includes restoring
itchy, dry and inflamed skin as well as being a simple emollient. Additionally, it is used by
many massage therapists as a lubricant, and
is widely used as a carrier for essential oils. Modern
manufacturing uses include perfumes, hair creams, nail whiteners, nail polish
remover, eye creams, moisturizers and soaps.
One of the most popular cuticle oil treatments lists it as their only
ingredient. See
natural
moisturizing factors. |
All Facial Creams Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser |
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ALOE
VERA Aloe vera, a. barbadensis Asphodelaceae Mexico |
Performance:
antibacterial, anti-irritant, soothing, healing, hydrating, softening. Functional:
preservative |
All
skin types Best
for sensitive |
Aloe, the most popular botanical ingredient in skincare
formulations, is the expressed juice of the plant leaves. Aloe vera contains
99.5% water, and is by nature very hydrating,
and cinnamoyl esters. Important properties
for skin include: anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,
demulcent, healing and softening. For centuries, aloe vera has been
used for treating burns, injuries, wounds and skin disorders. It is also used
for arthritis, pain relief, to counteract wrinkles, and as a simple hydrating
mask. |
All Liquid Soaps All Shower Gels |
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ARGAN
OIL Argania spinosa Sapotaceae Morocco |
Performance:
anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, emollient, nutritive, skin
restructuring. Functional:
emollient, preservative |
All
skin types Best
for dry |
The argania tree, also known as the Moroccan
ironwood tree, is a thorny evergreen tree native to southwestern Morocco and
grown for its plum-sized fruits. Inside the fruits large seeds containing
highly esteemed oil are found. The seeds are pressed to obtain argan oil, an
expensive and highly useful cooking oil with a nutty flavor. It is used much
like olive oil and has a similar fat content. But cooking is not all that argan
oil is good for. It is also great for the skin and hair. Argan oil is very emollient (similar to peanut oil, but without
the allergen) and rich in naturally occurring antioxidants such as flavonoids and tocopherols that
have anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, it contains 56 mg/Kg of polyphenols, double the
amount of tocopherols (620 mg/Kg) than olive oil (320 mg/Kg), and linoleic acid comprises
34% of its total fatty acid content. Its anti-aging and skin restructuring properties coupled with a high vitamin A and vitamin E
content make it a wonderful skin and haircare product ingredient. |
All Facial Creams Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser |
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ASCORBIC
ACID Vitamin
C China |
Performance:
antioxidant, healing, protecting, softening. Functional:
preservative |
All
skin types Especially
mature |
Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble organic acid with
strong antioxidant and preservative properties for cosmetic and nutritive uses. It is a common form of vitamin C, a
nutrient essential for life and used by the human body for many purposes. To
the best of scientific knowledge, all animals and plants synthesize their own
vitamin C except for humans and a small number of animals. Vitamin C is the
skin’s most important water-soluble vitamin; it protects skin from
environmental stresses, sun damage and the causes of aging, softens, evens
skin pigmentation, exfoliates dead skin
cells, protects against capillary damage and
heals. Furthermore, it is needed for the production of collagen in the connective tissue. It also
possesses well-documented immune stimulating properties and helps improve
blood flow to the skin. See
tocopherol. |
All Facial Creams Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser All Hand & Body Lotions |
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BASIL LINALOL Ocimum basilicum Lamiaceae, mint Egypt |
Performance: Skin: antioxidant, antiseptic, circulatory stimulant Mind: stimulating Functional: preservative |
Best
for oily skin |
Basil is used on the skin for its antiseptic, antifungal and circulatory stimulating properties in applications such
as treating acne, insect bites, ringworm, and also as an insect repellant.
The linalol variety contains a terpene alcohol of which vitamin E is a main constituent, thus making it more healing for the
skin. The essential oil of basil is often added to facial steams, cleansers,
toners, hair rinses, soaps and perfumes.
In hair products basil adds a delightful scent, improves hair growth
and tames tangles. It makes an
excellent energizing bath herb. Basil is stimulating to the mind and used for
nervousness and exhaustion. See basil, sweet. |
Egyptian Basil & Mint Hand & Body Lotion Egyptian Basil & Mint Shower Gel |
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BASIL, SWEET Ocimum basilicum Lamiaceae, mint Egypt |
Performance:
Skin: antioxidant, cleansing, detoxifying, stimulating,
warming
Mind: calming, clarifying, energizing, restorative Functional: preservative |
Best
for oily skin |
Also known as Albahaca, sweet basil is a
unique member of the mint family. It is considered the “king of herbs” by
many cookery authors, and in addition to its culinary use, sweet basil has a
long history as a medicinal herb. For example, the Greek physician
Dioscorides prescribed sweet basil for headaches. Some of basil’s active constituents are: terpenes, methyl
cinnamate, tannins, flavonoids and caffeic acid. The essential oil of sweet basil has excellent cleansing
properties, is particularly effective against cellulite, and stimulates
healthy hair growth. Used in massage oil, sweet basil has a warming
effect. In modern aromatherapy, it is used to cheer the heart and mind
and has a spicy, sweet herbaceous top-middle note with anise-like undertones.
This oil is stimulating, warming and energizing, yet at the same time
soothing and calming. Its aroma helps relieve sorrow, melancholy,
emotional/mental/physical fatigue and eases indecision. See basil linalol. . |
Egyptian Basil & Mint Bar Soap Egyptian Basil & Mint Hand & Body Lotion Egyptian Basil & Mint Shower Gel |
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BEESWAX Cera alba Canada |
Performance:
emollient, protecting Functional:
emollient, emulsifier, thickener |
All
skin types Best
used on body |
Beeswax is a product made by bees to build
the walls of their honeycomb. The substance is secreted by virgin honeybees
in the form of thin scales and is practically insoluble in water. Beeswax is
not absorbed into the skin, so it primarily protects the surface of the skin
and traps water on the surface. It is a thickener but is primarily used as an
emulsifier. Beeswax is used in many cosmetics
including baby creams, moisturizing creams, eye creams and protective creams.
It can be comedogenic on the face, so is best used on the body. Beeswax is
also a natural sun protectant. |
All Hand & Body Lotions |
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BERGAMOT Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia Rutaceae Italy |
Performance: Skin: antioxidant, antiseptic, balancing, healing, refreshing,
stimulating Mind: balancing, calming, motivating, harmonizing, uplifting Functional: preservative |
Best for normal-combination, oil-rich, or pale-devitalized
skin. |
The bergamot orange is small and roughly
pear shaped. Its essential oil is derived from the cold pressed peel of
nearly ripe fruit of the bergamot tree. The essence of bergamot is used in
wide measure for skin and is one of the main ingredients of traditional
cologne waters. Properties for skin include: antiseptic, balancing, deodorizing, refreshing, stimulating, vulnerary and warming. Bergamot is used in
treating the following skin conditions: acne, blackheads, cellulite, sagging
skin and seborrhea. The aroma of
bergamot is described as a fresh fruity, sweet citrus top note. Properties
for the mind include: antidepressant, balancing, calming, harmonizing,
refreshing, uplifting and overall emotional wellbeing. Emotional benefits
include ease of: aggression, disappointment, distress and grief. In fact,
wearing the scent of bergamot aids in reopening the heart when it is closed
from the pain of grief. Furthermore, bergamot essential oil is one of the
most useful in the neuro-psychiatric field for the cure of neuroses,
depressions and anxious states. Its
solar aroma has the power to temper the emotional excesses, to encourage
confidence in oneself and to re-emerge suffocated vitality. It has also been
known to improve lack of appetite and morning laziness in adolescents. |
Indian Lemongrass With Rosemary Bar Soap Indian Lemongrass With Rosemary Hand & Body Lotion Indian Lemongrass With Rosemary Shower Gel Oatmeal With Italian Bergamot Bar Soap
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BIRCH BARK Betula alba Betulaceae, birch Bulgaria |
Performance: antioxidant, astringent, cleansing Functional: preservative |
Best for blemished, oil-rich skin |
An ancient remedy, the herbal extract of
birch bark is obtained from the European white birch tree. It is high in
betulin and betulinic acid, flavonoids and terpenes, all
powerful phytochemicals. Its
properties for skin include: analgesic, potent antioxidant, astringent, circulatory
stimulant, cleansing and freshening. Birch bark extract is good for bathing
skin eruptions. |
Argentinean Tangerine & Thyme Facial Toner |
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BURDOCK ROOT Arctium lappa Asteraceae, daisy Italy |
Performance: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial,
soothing Functional: preservative |
Best for blemished, oil-rich skin |
Burdock root has many properties useful for
skin including: antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and demulcent. It contains polyacetylenes which are antimicrobial, mucilaginous and polyphenols. In
skincare it is often added to facial steams, cleansers, lotions, toners and
salves. Burdock root is used especially for the treatment of oily skin and
may be used both internally and externally for skin conditions such as acne,
eczema and psoriasis. It is also added to shampoos, conditioners and hair
rinses, and can be especially beneficial for dandruff. Medicinally, burdock
root is used to treat painful joints, inflammation and purifies the blood. |
French Chamomile & Orange Blossom Facial Cream Indian Lemongrass With Rosemary Hand & Body Lotion Indian Lemongrass With Rosemary Shower Gel Italian White Sage With Geranium & Yarrow Liquid
Soap Italian White Sage With Geranium & Yarrow Shower Gel |
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CALENDULA FLOWER Calendula officinalis Asteraceae, daisy Egypt Spain |
Performance: anti-inflammatory antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent,
circulatory stimulant, healing, soothing,
Functional: preservative |
All skin types Best for sensitive |
The beautiful yellow flowers of the
calendula plant (also known as the pot marigold) are used on the skin for
their antifungal, antiseptic, astringent, demulcent and vulnerary properties. Its active constituents include: high amounts of flavonoids which are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, arabinogalactans, saponins (such as oleanolic acid, beta-carotene and other carotenoids), terpenes, polysaccharides, polyacetylenes and phenolic acids. "Where calendula is applied, no pus will form," is
an old adage that has been past on through generations, hence calendula’s
reputation for healing cuts, bruises, rashes and irritated skin. Topically, calendula flower soothes burns and sunburn. As a
bath herb, calendula flower is used for dry skin. Used both internally and
externally, calendula helps to increase peripheral circulation. It is also
used internally to improve skin conditions such as acne, boils, eczema and
psoriasis. A common ingredient in cosmetics, calendula is used in facial
steams, cleansers, lotions, moisturizers, soaps and salves. It is gentle
enough to use in products such as eye creams and baby care products, and can
even help relieve cradle cap and diaper rash. Calendula is also used in
shampoos, conditioners and hair rinses, especially for blondes. |
Chilean Red Clover With Geranium & Grapefruit Hand
& Body Lotion Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser French Rosemary With Sweet Orange Facial Toner Italian Green Mandarin With Sweet Lime Facial Toner Italian Red Mandarin With Roses Facial Cream Malagasy Ylang Ylang & Linden Flower Shower Gel Nigerian Ginger, Sweet Lavender & Thyme Facial Cream Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom Hand & Body Lotion Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom Shower Gel |
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CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC
TRIGLYCERIDE USA |
Performance:
skin conditioning, emollient Functional:
surfactant, thickener |
All
skin types |
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE is an oily mixture of
glycerin with caprylic and capric acids derived from coconut
oil. It is skin conditioning and used as an emollient
to prevent water loss from the skin. See
glycerin. CAPRIC ACID is a type of carboxylic acid, abundant in
nature, as is malic acid (from apples) and lactic acid (from sour milk). CAPRYLIC
ACID is a long-chain fatty acid found in coconuts
and breast milk. In cosmetics it is used as a surfactant
and thickening agent. It is known to have antifungal
properties and thus is often recommended by nutritionists in the treatment of
candidiasis, and is also used in the treatment of some bacterial infections. |
All Facial Creams All Hand & Body Lotions Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser |
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CARDAMOM Elettaria cardamomum Zingiberaceae, ginger Guatemala |
Performance: Skin: antioxidant, antiseptic, cleansing Mind: aphrodisiac, , stimulating Functional: preservative |
Best for oil-rich skin Not for use on sensitive or allergic skin |
Cardamom is one of the oldest essential
oils known. Egyptians used it in perfumes and incense, and also chewed the
seeds to keep their teeth white. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),
cardamom has long been described as a Qi tonic, not only warming and invigorating
to the lungs, spleen and nerves, but also having an effect on the spirit or
mind, similar to that of basil, removing listlessness and depression often
found in chronic Qi deficiency conditions. Its main properties for skin are antiseptic and cleansing. Cardamom oil’s
aroma is described as a warm, spicy middle-base note with the following
properties for mind: energizing, stimulating and aphrodisiac. It is also used
to combat fatigue and stress. |
Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom Hand & Body Lotion Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom Liquid Soap Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom Shower Gel |
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CHAMOMILE, ROMAN Athemis nobilis Asteraceae, daisy England, France |
Performance: Skin: anti-allergenic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, soothing, tissue regenerating Mind: relaxing, realizing Functional: preservative |
All skin types Best for blemished, dry-dehydrated, oil-rich, sensitive |
Roman chamomile is a miracle worker. Its
numerous properties for skin include: analgesic, anti-allergenic, antibacterial, powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant, antioxidant, antiseptic, calming, demulcent, healing and sedative. Its
various uses include treatment of: acne, allergies, arthritis, dermatitis,
eczema, erythema, inflammation
of skin, irritated skin (dry, itchy, flaky, chapped), psoriasis, rashes, sensitive
skin, spider veins, sores and wounds, and is also a great tissue regenerator. Roman chamomile’s active constituents include:
bisabolol (promotes healing; granulation), terpenes, flavonoids and hydroxy-cinnamic acid derivatives.
Particularly recommended for dry-dehydrated, delicate-sensitive, oil-rich and
blemished skin, chamomile is good for all skin types. It is also widely used
in shampoos. Chamomile’s aroma is described as a fruity warm floral,
herbaceous middle-base note with properties for mind including: relaxing,
cooling and calming. Emotional benefits include realization of personal
growth and ease of: aggression, anger, anxiety, fear, grief, hysteria,
impatience, irritability, loneliness, nervousness, panic, stress and tension. |
Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser Malagasy Ylang Ylang & Linden Flower Facial Cream Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom Bar Soap |
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CINNAMON CASSIA Cinnamonium cassia or Cinnamonium aromaticum Lauraceae, laurel and Fabaceae, legume Indonesia China |
Performance: Skin: antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent, detoxifying, warming Mind: aphrodisiac, warming Functional: preservative |
Best for blemished skin |
The bark of this evergreen tree is often
confused with true cinnamon (Cinnamomum
zeylanicum), but is actually cassia. Its properties for skin include: antifungal, antiseptic, anti-yeast, mildly astringent, detoxifying, parasiticidal and warming. Cinnamon is used in facial scrubs, soaps,
cleansers, masks and lotions. Its
pungent aroma is described as a sweet, spicy middle note, and is desirable in
perfumes and aftershaves. Considered an aphrodisiac, the essential oil is included in massage oils
for lovers. Further effects on the mind include:
promoting happiness and peace, and combating stress. Excellent for brunettes
and in preventing baldness, cinnamon is used in shampoos and hair rinses. It
freshens the breath when included in toothpastes and mouthwashes and promotes
a rosy complexion when used internally. |
Malagasy Cinnamon Cassia With Cloves Bar Soap |
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CITRIC
ACID China |
Performance:
antioxidant, astringent, exfoliant Functional:
pH adjuster, preservative |
All
skin types |
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most concentrated in
lemons and limes where it can comprise as much as 8% of the dry weight of the
fruit. One of the most widely used acids in the cosmetic industry, it is
derived from citrus fruits by fermentation of crude sugars and is employed as
an acid-alkali balance adjuster, an antioxidant, an astringent, an exfoliant (it is an alpha-hydroxy acid), a preservative, a sequestering agent and a
foam inhibitor. Additionally, it serves as an environmentally benign cleaning
agent. |
All Facial Creams All Hand & Body Lotions Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange Facial Cleanser |
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CLOVE Syzygium aromaticum Myrtaceae, myrtle |