Natural Body Care, Household Products

Product Ingredient Glossary


Ingredient

Source

Purpose

Alcohol, Organic SD-38B Plant Anti-microbial
Aloe Barbadenis Leaf Extract Plant Moisturizer, emollient, wound healer, pain reliever. Stimulates local circulation.
Aminomethyl Propanol Synthetic pH adjuster - alkaline.
Ascorbyl Palmitate Synthetic Stabilized form of vitamin C. Antioxidant. Stimulates collagen synthesis.
Beeswax Bees Thickener, emulsifier.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl Alcohol Plant derived Primary conditioning agent. Reduces static and flyaway. Provides lubricity resulting in detangling
Benzyl Alcohol Synthetic Preservative. Protects product from microbial contamination.
Betaglucan Plant Film former, moisturizer, humectant, anti-inflammatory. Stimulates collagen production; protects cells against UV radiation.
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flowers Plant Anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant, wound healer.
Capryloyl Glycine Plant derived Antimicrobial, skin conditioning and moisturizing properties
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Carrot (Daucus Carota Sativa) Oil Plant Antioxidant. Source of Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A.
Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate Plant derived Emulsifier. Thickener. Light feeling and moisturizing. Increases skin elasticity.
Cetyl Esters Plant derived Exceptionally emollient wax derived from vegetable sources.
Citric Acid Plant derived Antioxidant. pH adjuster.
Coconut (Coccus Nucifera) Oil Plant Emollient. Lubricant. Source of Vitamin E.
Corn (Zea Mays) Oil Plant Emollient.
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) Root Plant Anti-inflammatory. Astringent. Source of Vitamins A, B, C and D
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Plant An extract From Licorice. Shown to reduce irritation and inflammation.
Dog Rose (Rosa Canina) Hip CO2 Extract Plant Skin regeneration, healing
Elder (Sambucus Nigra) Flower Plant Cleansing, calming and anti-inflammatory
Glycerin Plant derived Conditioning agent. Humectant. Absorbs and retains moisture.
Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) Plant Anti-septic. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-dandruff.
Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Leaves Plant Antioxidant. Antibacterial. Source of polyphenols.
Hazel (Corylus Americana) Nut Oil Plant Emollient.
Honey Bees Humectant. Soothes irritated skin.
Horse Chestnut (Aesculuc Hippocastanum) Plant Provides aescin, a saponin that has been shown to support healthy circulation. Aescin promotes healthy tone to the veins of the lower extremities.
Hydroxyethylcellulose Plant derived Film former with protective properties. Water retention aid, emulsion stabilizer, aqueous viscosity increasing agent.
Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) Oil Plant Emollient. Lubricant. Skin and hair conditioning agent.
Kaolin Mineral Moisture absorbent. Oil absorbent. Skin protectant.
Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Water Plant Antiseptic, calming, improves circulation.
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Plant Soothing, anti-inflammmatory, anti-allergic, antibacterial, antioxidant.
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Mango (Magnifera Indica) Seed Butter Plant Conditioning agent. Occlusive, skin protectant. Anti-irritant. Improves skin elasticity.
Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Alba) Seed Oil Plant Emollient
Mugwort (Artemesia Vulgarius) Extract Plant Strong anti-stinging, anti-irritation and anti-inflammatory properties
Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Plant Astringent. Toner for hair care and growth. Contains Vitamin C and silicic acids.
Olive (Olea Europaea) Oil Plant Emollient.
Phenoxyethanol Synthetic Preservative. Protects product from microbial contamination.
Polysorbate 20 Plant derived Mild solubilizer for essential oils. Skin cleanser, wetting agent, plasticizer.
Potassium Sorbate Synthetic Yeast and mold inhibitor
Retinyl Palmitate Synthetic Stabilized form of Vitamin A. Essential for normal skin development. Penetrates skin to increase elasticity and normalize dry, parched skin. Useful in reversing the atrophying of skin with age and correcting photo-damaged skin. Essential for the growth and maintenance of healthy hair. Reduces scaliness and normalizes scalp when used in hair care products.
Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis) Plant Antioxidant, antibacterial anti-inflamatory, anti-itching
Sage (Sativa Officinalis) Leaf Plant Antioxidant, antibacterial anti-inflammatory, anti-itching
Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) Oil Plant Skin conditioning agent, occlusive, emollient, lubricant. Source of Linoleic Acid.
Sodium Chloride Mineral Viscosity increasing agent. Astringent.
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate Plant derived Mild, high foaming, primary surfactant with good wetting and dispersing properties.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Plant derived Mild, high foaming, wetting and dispersing agent. Imparts a smooth and pleasing after feel on skin. May help to remove calcium soaps/salts that remain after hair relaxer treatment.
Squalane Plant derived Olive-derived skin conditioning agent, aids in skin repair.
Stearyl Alcohol Plant derived Thickener. Emulsion stabilizer. Helps reduce oily feel and drying effects of other ingredients.
Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus) Plant Emollient. Spreading agent.
Tetrahexadecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C) Synthetic Stabilized form of vitamin C. Antioxidant. Stimulates collagen synthesis.
Tocopheryl Acetate Synthetic Stabilized form of Vitamin E. Antioxidant that plays a crucial role in protecting skin against damage caused by free radicals which are generated by natural body processes and environmental stresses.
White Ginger Plant Healing agent. Anti-dandruff properties.
Wild Cherry Bark Plant Relaxant, soothing agent, astringent.
Xanthan Gum Bacterial Fermentation Thickener, binder, suspension aid.
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