Ingredients
What each ingredient in our formulas does, where it comes from, and which products contain it. Labels list ingredients by weight, largest first.
A
Aloe vera juice
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
The clear juice from inside aloe leaves. Holds water on the skin and feels cool.
Ascorbyl glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside
A stable form of vitamin C that skin converts slowly. Helps dull skin look brighter.
Avocado oil
Persea Gratissima Oil
A rich, green oil pressed from avocado flesh. Softens very dry skin.
B
Bisabolol
Bisabolol
The main calming compound found in chamomile, here taken from the candeia tree.
C
Ceramide NP
Ceramide NP
One of the lipids that hold the outer skin layer together.
Coco-glucoside
Coco-Glucoside
A mild cleansing agent made from coconut oil and sugar.
Coconut oil
Cocos Nucifera Oil
A solid oil pressed from coconut flesh. Melts at body temperature.
E
Eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Essential oil from eucalyptus leaves. Fresh, sharp scent.
G
Glycerin
Glycerin
A clear, slightly sweet liquid that draws water into the top layer of skin.
Grapefruit extract
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
A water extract of the fruit. Adds plant acids and flavonoids and no scent.
H
Hibiscus extract
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
An extract of hibiscus calyces with natural fruit acids.
L
Lavender oil
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Essential oil steam-distilled from lavender flowers. Used for scent only.
N
Niacinamide
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3. Helps skin look more even and less shiny.
P
Panthenol
Panthenol
Pro-vitamin B5. Softens skin and helps it hold water.
R
Rose water
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
The water left after steam-distilling rose petals. Carries a faint rose scent.
Rosehip oil
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
A dry-feeling oil pressed from rosehips, rich in linoleic acid.
S
Sea salt
Maris Sal
Coarse salt from evaporated sea water. Scrubs and dissolves as you use it.
Shea butter
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
A soft fat from shea nuts. Forms a thin layer that slows water loss.
Sodium hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid. Holds water on the surface of the skin.
Squalane
Squalane
A light, stable oil that skin absorbs quickly. Leaves no greasy film.
Z
Zinc PCA
Zinc PCA
Zinc bound to a natural moisturising factor. Used in formulas for oily skin.