Ingredients Glossary

Explore the ingredients listed below to discover detailed information about their uses and benefits.

Ingredient Glossary

1,2-HEXANEDIOL1,2-HEXANEDIOL

A moisture-binding humectant, ITprevents moisture loss and acts as a moisture boosting agent leaving the skin feeling hydrated.

12-HEXANEDIOL SYNTHETIC BEESWAX12-HEXANEDIOL SYNTHETIC BEESWAX

A great alternative to natural beeswax, this synthetic allows the skin to breathe. It forms a natural barrier which prevents water loss and also enhances skin elasticity.

ACACIA SENEGAL GUMACACIA SENEGAL GUM

A herb which provides an instantaneous lifting effect and improves the texture of skin, smoothing over wrinkles and leaving the skin soft and supple.

ALCOHOL DENATALCOHOL DENAT

A solvent used as a drying agent. It dries quickly, neutralises oil and provides skin with a smooth, matte feel.

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACTALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

A fabulous antioxidant, protecting skin from environmental stressors. It is well-knnow to have soothing properties and serves as a humectant which leaves skin feeling hydrated.

ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OILARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

Also known as Argan Oil, it contains high levels of fatty acids and is known to have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which hydrates the skin and help fight collagen-damaging radicals caused from exposure to UV rays and pollution.

ARGININEARGININE

An Amino Acid to help boost collagen production.

ASIATICOSIDEASIATICOSIDE

One of the main biologically active components of the famous medicinal plant, Centella Asiatica, aka Gotu Kola. It has well established wound healing and antioxidant activities.

BENZYL ALCOHOLBENZYL ALCOHOL

Organic alcohol (found in fruits like peaches, apricots and cranberries) and it primarily used as a preservative in cosmetics being among the least sensitising preservative in use.

BENZYL BENZOATEBENZYL BENZOATE

Derives form fruit (usually cranbrries and apricots). Helps optimise skincare formulas and has antioxidant properties.

BETA-CAROTENEBETA-CAROTENE

Beta-carotene imparts an orange color to cosmetics and personal care products. It also enhances the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

BETA-GLUCANBETA-GLUCAN

Prevents moisture loss and acts as a moisture boosting agent.