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Cetrimonium Chloride
Cetrimonium Chloride is an ingredient used in hair care and skin care products to reduce static and improve the safety and longevity of products. It is a positively charged molecule which means it attracts the slightly negatively charged skin and hair proteins, reducing flyaways and frizz caused by static electricity.
Oat Protein
A naturally derived soluble form of oat protein, it’s a clever element that has been utilized since Roman times for its glorious ability to soothe and heal irritated skin. Collagen stimulation properties within the protein help to plump up the skin and improve its overall elasticity, as well as promote hydration by locking in moisture.
Sodium Lactate
Sodium lactate is a natural constituent of the uppermost layer of skin as a part of the NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor). In cosmetics and personal care products, sodium lactate functions as a preservative enhancer, buffering agent, and humectant moisturizer. This means that it stops bacteria from reproducing, it will help establish and hold the pH of a product and as a humectant, it helps keep the skin hydrated.
Vegetable Glycerin
It is well known that Glycerin can form a defensive layer between your skin and the environment, making it good for conditions like eczema or acne. These issues often result in extreme itchiness, so glycerin can reduce the sensation of itchiness and thus prevent additional inflammation, Due to its humectant properties, any topical substance that contains glycerin will help to keep the skin hydrated, as it attracts moisture, and is used to lessen the appearance of scars.
Jojoba Oil
From soft supple skin to antibacterial properties to faster healing, the Jojoba Oil benefits for skin span far and wide. Research suggests that Jojoba Oil can encourage your skin cells to bind together once they have been separated by rupture to the skin like a cut or a scratch. And this may explain why Jojoba Oil is regularly used to treat acne scarring and stretch marks. Because it contains antioxidants, it can help initiate the production of collagen in your body.
Coconut Oil
The medium-chain fatty acids in Coconut Oil have antimicrobial properties that can help protect against harmful microorganisms. This is especially important for skin health, as many types of skin infections include acne, cellulitis & folliculitis. Virgin Coconut Oil speeds up wound healing, improves antioxidant status, and increases levels of collagen, an important protein that aids in wound healing.
Shea Butter
The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in Shea Butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for the skin. One compound, lupeol cinnamate, was found to reduce skin inflammation and even potentially help avoid skin mutations. This also makes it beneficial for some people with acne. Shea aids in the skin’s natural collagen production and contains oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linolenic acids that protect and nourish the skin to prevent drying. With long-term use, many people report skin softening and strengthening.
Mango Butter
Thanks to its fatty acid profile (its chock-full of oleic, stearic, and linoleic acids), mango butter are recommended as a substitute in beauty products for cocoa butter, a long-time skin-softening favourite. Antioxidants contained within mangoes, like vitamin C, have been shown to reduce redness and dark marks on the skin. But nothing can eliminate stretch marks completely, despite the myriad products that advertise doing just that.
Chamomile
Both varieties (Roman & German) are very popular in the world of cosmetics since they diminish the scars, marks, and spots on the skin and on the face. They also protect wounds, cuts, and bruises from becoming infected. They have analgesic properties, which effectively reduce pain in the muscles and joints. You can find a surprising number of health benefits in essential oils; Chamomile oil is one of the best ways to improve your overall health.
Calendula Extract
Aside from stimulating healing, Calendula can significantly boost the appearance of your skin. It can affect blood flow to the skin cells, provide antioxidant protection that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and age spots, and even the visibility of scars. If you apply this flower extract to your cuts, scrapes, bruises, and insect bites, you can quickly speed the healing process, partially due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It keeps wounds and scrapes safe, allowing them to heal rapidly.
Rice Bran Oil
Phytosterols are naturally present in many oils but Rice Bran Oil has them in high concentrations when compared to other oils. It has natural anti-inflammatory properties which can soothe and heal your skin and can help with skin conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema. Rice bran oil is a wonderful natural moisturizer for your skin. It’s easily absorbed by the skin due to a combination of high concentrations of vitamin E and fatty acids which penetrate deep into your skin and help keep it hydrated.
Sweet Orange Oil
Reduces dark spots and blemishes via vitamin C - Fights off free radicals to prevent premature skin aging - Antibacterial properties help fight acne - Boosts circulation in the skin - Promotes cell growth and collagen synthesis - Shrinks large pores and firms skin (astringent) - Controls excess oil formed on the skin - Serves as anti-depressant and anti-anxiety in aromatherapy - Has antiseptic healing properties.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil is rich in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that helps support ceramide formation in the skin. Which is critical to the skin barrier. This helps keep the skin healthy while keeping potential irritants out. The body doesn’t naturally produce linoleic acid but it’s abundant in the epidermis. When our bodies can’t synthesize enough linoleic acid from the foods we eat, topical aplications rich in this acid like Evening Primrose Oil, can help supplement this lack.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is both a nutrient and antioxidant with a history of use in dermatology for over 50 years. Scientific research has shown it benefits a number of common skin concerns including burns, scars and wounds. As an antioxidant, vitamin E is known to help fight free radicals. Studies have shown that when used topically, it can also act as a protectant from skin damage due to sun exposure.
Propanediol 1,3
Propanediol is a natural emollient that moisturizes the skin when applied topically. It works to reduce water loss, leaving your skin feeling softer. It works as a natural preservative in skincare and body products. It can increase the shelf life of products and promote lasting freshness. The chemical works as a penetration enhancer by altering the skin’s structure. This allows for other ingredients in the skincare product to get deeper into the skin.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a low molecular weight ester of benzoic acid and long-chain alcohols. Benzoic Acid is a natural ingredient that can be obtained from several types of fruits and vegetables, such as cranberries, prunes, plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples. The ‘C12-15’ in the ingredient name indicates that the alcohols have carbon chain lengths from 12 to 15. It’s mainly used to improve the stability, texture, and scent of products.
BTM’s 50
Also known as Behentrimonium Methosulfate, it is a conditioning emulsifier. It’s a vegetable-based quaternary ammonium salt that comes from rapeseed. Many times, it is confused for being a chemical due to the ‘sulfate’ included in its name. But the reality is that while Sulfates are irritants for the skin, BTMS-50 is a conditioning agent that works to provide moisture to the skin.
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol is an organic compound that is classified as a fatty alcohol. Fatty alcohols are a hybrid between alcohols and fatty acids or oils. There is often a misconception that because it has alcohol in its name that cetyl alcohol is drying to the skin. The reality is actually the opposite. Cetyl alcohol helps to protect the skin from allergens, bacteria, and moisture loss and improves the texture of products.
Panthenol
Panthenol is a provitamin of B5 which means that the body will convert it into vitamin B5. Panthenol is a great ingredient for moisturizers shampoos and conditions as it binds and holds water in the skin. Hydrated skin helps to improve the plumpness and visible elasticity of the skin. Panthenol is a humectant, which refers to the ability to hold and bind to water. The benefits that panthenol provides to the skin barrier may also help to support wound healing. Contrary to popular belief the skin heals better when it is soft and hydrated.
Behentrimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium chloride is used to reduce static and frizz in hair conditioning products. It’s an anti-static ingredient and is also an emulsifying agent, which helps to improve the moisture content of the hair. Behentrimonium chloride is a naturally-occurring ingredient that is derived from the seeds of the Brassica rapa olifera plant. The Brassica rapa olifera plant is also more commonly known as canola or rapeseed and is part of the mustard plant family.
Bees Wax
The rich amounts of vitamin A, contained in Beeswax, have a good effect on human skin health. It’s an excellent rejuvenating agent and can help a lot in getting rid of black spots on the facial skin and reducing acne as well. Beeswax can help to improve blood circulation in skin cells, and can help to reduce skin inflammation. It can help to remove toxins from the skin. Overall, Beeswax is very good for skin health as it can help to rejuvenate and protect skin from toxins, as well as remove skin black dots and inflammation. Studies show that stretch marks turn up when you do not have enough elastic fiber and collagen. As Beeswax contains plenty of vitamin A, which is important for making collagen, it can help reduce the occurrence of stretch marks.
Hyaluronic Acid
By getting into the skin, Hyaluronic Acid binds water together with the cells of your skin by keeping it hydrated. It is also known for its antibacterial properties, and assists in reduced symptoms in eczema sufferers. If you apply it to wounds, you reduce the risk of infection. When you have a skin injury, natural hyaluronic acid contained in your body will also increase in concentration to help repair the injured skin, like stretch marks.
Olive Oil
Vitamin E in Olive Oil has anti-aging benefits by restoring damaged skin cells and preventing damaging ultraviolet light from penetrating the skin layers. Polyphenols also protect the skin cells and help control the aging process. Phytosterols also act as an antioxidant and promote the production of collagen, which naturally decreases as we age. The combination of vitamin A and vitamin E in olive oil repairs cells from harmful environmental factors.
Avocado Oil
In addition to vitamin E, avocado oil contains potassium, lecithin, and many other nutrients that can nourish and moisturize the skin. The outermost layer of skin, known as the epidermis, easily absorbs these nutrients, which also help to form new skin. It helps to heal dry, irritated, and flaky skin. The essential fatty acids and oleic acid in Avocado Oil can promote collagen synthesis, which is the process of creating new connective tissue and may help wounds to heal more quickly.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
This amazing oil re-moisturizes the skin in ways most others cannot. In shampoos and soaps, it helps add shine & moisture to hair and scalp made dry and brittle. It restores moisture in hair follicles lost due to environmental stresses and helps strengthen the cuticles while calming the scalp.
Dimethicone
In hair care, it improves wet and dry combing, helps with shine, improves hair feel (softness), reduces static charge, and works as a humidity resistor. And in colour cosmetics, like foundations, it is a lubricant, spreading agent, emollient, and diluent/carrier ingredient.
Polyquaternium 7
A highly substantive copolymer is recommended to improve the wet and dry properties of hair care products and to enhance the feel of skin care products. Contributes luster and a soft, silky feel; Provides rich, creamy foam to shampoos; Provides excellent slip, lubricity, and snag-free wet combability without excessive buildup; Imparts excellent dry combability; Panel studies document excellent hair softness and wet hair feel during washing, rinsing and after rinsing; Helps hold curls without flaking.
Nettle Leaf Extract
Applied topically, Nettle Leaf extract has a number of benefits for the skin. As antioxidants, like most plants, nettle has a number of protective antioxidants that help protect from environmental stressors, providing anti-aging benefits. Nettle Leaf Extract in hair health is said to have a stimulating effect on the scalp and is often found as a rinse for the hair. Many pharmacological ointments contain nettle leaf as an active ingredient that supports wound healing, and also burns wounds. Nettle leaf contains vitamin C and iron that may assist in the healing process.
Horsetail Extract
Horsetail has the highest amount of silica in the plant kingdom, a powerful healing herb that was used as far back as ancient China and Europe for inflammation, cooling fevers, fluid retention, healing skin conditions and to strengthen hair and nails. It also contains calcium, iron, manganese, and antioxidants. Besides being an antioxidant, horsetail is also an antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory herb.
Liquorice Root Extract
Licorice root contains powerful antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals from external environmental (sun, pollution) and internal (e.g., energy production) stressors. Glycyrrhizin, an active in the licorice root, has a strong anti-inflammatory activity that is similar to cortisol and steroids. Steroids are commonly used drugs in treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Ginseng Extract
Ginseng is a powerful herb that should not be used when pregnant or by people who suffer from high blood pressure. That said it is a fantastic health promoter and vitality booster that is widely used to boost our resilience to stress. This is a warming herb with anti-inflammatory action. It has also been said to improve memory and boost all-around health and well-being. Its antioxidant properties protect your skin from free radicals and other environmental aggressors.
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract provides skin-soothing effects by helping to reduce inflammation. It suppresses the production of active oxygen and nitrogen species, which has an anti-inflammatory effect on cells. Ginkgo Biloba is also rich in quercetin, a flavonoid that is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Quercetin works through multiple mechanisms to reduce inflammation, for example, by inhibiting the production of inflammation-producing enzymes (cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX)).