Decyl Glucoside

Sometimes called a biosurfactant, decyl glucoside is completely biodegradable and is often included in products found in natural and organic skin and hair care collections due to its environmentally-friendly properties. Unlike most surfactants, decyl glucoside is derived from natural sources. The ingredient is made by combining the glucose sugar found in cornstarch with the fatty acid decanol found in coconut.

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamide betaine is a mild surfactant that appears as in ingredient in a variety of skin and hair care products that are designed to be combined with water. Cocamide betaine is a compound produced by combining cocamide and glycine betaine. Cocamide is derived from the fatty acids found in coconut oil. Betaine is found in wheat bran, wheat germ, spinach, beets, and some seafood. Cocamide betaine may be found on ingredients lists under a number of different names, including cocamidopropyl betaine, coco betaine, CAB, and CAPB.

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Sodium cocoamphoacetate is a mild surfactant, foam booster, stabilizer and a hair conditioning ingredient. It is used in our shower gels, cleansers and hair products to improve the quality and stability of foam, making it last longer in the presence of oil and dirt. It also supports the action of the primary surfactant, which helps the removal of oil based dirt and debris. Sodium cocoamphoacetate is an organic compound derived from coconut oil.

Capryl/Caprylyl Glucoside

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is sugar-based plant derived surfactant used to “solubilize” oils into water and other ingredients which typically are not capable of mixing. It is obtained from renewable raw materials of vegetable origin. Capryly and Capryl are names to describe fatty acid molecules of different length. 8 carbons long for Caprylyl and 10 for Capryl. The glucoside part of its name means that a glucose molecule is attached to these fatty acids. It is organic and ecocert-certified. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of a mixture of caprylic and decyl alcohols with glucose. The fatty alcohols (Coconut and Palm Oil) and glucose are from vegetable origin.

Allantoin

Allantoin is a compound found in the urine of most mammals with the exception of human and primates. Mammals other than humans and primates convert uric acid, a chemical produced when purines are broken down, to allantoin, which is then excreted through the urine. Allantoin has anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to ease skin irritation. It also acts as an emollient, helping to soften skin and smooth dry, irritated skin. It also appears to speed up wound healing by stimulating new skin cell growth. 

Keratin

Keratin is an extremely important aspect of much of the planet's animal life. This protein derives from special cells located just under an animal's skin and is an essential component of the skin, hair and other protective barriers that determine the external structures of humans, other mammals, birds and reptiles. Hydrolysed keratin has become a common cosmetic ingredient. Studies have shown topical application of hydrolysed keratin gives significant increases in skin elasticity and hydration. Due to its moisturising properties, hydrolysed keratin has also been incorporated into shampoo and conditioner.

Silk Proteins

Silk protein will add luster, body and manageability to hair, in skin care it is known for its highly moisture binding capacities & provides a protective barrier.

D-Panthenol

Panthenol is a provitamin of pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5. As a provitamin, it’s converted to vitamin B5 once it enters the body. Panthenol is an effective skin moisturizer that has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits that could make it useful for treating acne and minor skin wounds and irritation. It’s also an effective hair conditioning agent that coats the hair and makes it look and feel softer, shinier and thicker. In addition, it appears to be safe and non-irritating to skin with a low probability of causing allergic reactions. It’s common to find it as an ingredient in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products formulated to improve the appearance of skin and hair.

Sodium lactate

Sodium lactate is prized by skin care manufacturers for its hydrating properties. Clinical studies have demonstrated that sodium lactate has the ability to increase the moisture content of the skin by up to 90%, making it one of the most powerful humectants on the market. Well-hydrated skin is flexible and pliable. This prevents sagging and stretching, which can age the skin by contributing to the formation of wrinkles. Sodium lactate increases the moisture content of skin and hair even when it is then rinsed off. This makes sodium lactate a useful ingredient in skin washes and toners, which are designed to be used as intermediate steps in a beauty routine. Sodium lactate is also effective as a hydrating ingredient in shampoos.

Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Myristate is a synthetic oil used as an emollient, thickening agent, or lubricant in beauty products. Composed of of Isopropyl Alcohol (a propane derivative) and Myristic Acid (a naturally-occurring coconut fatty acid), Isopropyl Myristate is a popular cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredient. It is most often used an an additive in aftershaves, shampoos, bath oils, antiperspirants, deodorants, oral hygiene products, and various creams and lotions. A unique characteristic of Isopropyl Myristate is its ability to reduce the greasy feel caused by the high oil content of other ingredients in a product. This synthetic oil is often added to beauty products to give them a slicker, sheer feel rather than an oily one. Isopropyl Myristate is easily absorbed by the skin, ensuring quick penetration of a formula's ingredients.

Vitamin E

The full biological role of this vitamin is not fully known yet. It is assumed that vitamin E may participate in the protection of cell membrane lipids from oxidation. It acts as the most powerful natural antioxidant of fat, and it plays role in the metabolism of selenium.

Trimethyloglicyne (Betaine)

It is natural ingredient commonly occuring in plants. Primarily functions as a humectant and anti-irritant in cosmetic products. The small polar molecules of this ingredient are prone to hydrogen bonding (AKA interacting with water), which in turn gives it the ability to retain moisture. Its specific molecular structure is also responsible for giving it unique solvent powers and  sensory properties, such as a silky and smooth feel. Its "silk effect", in turn, is the reason for why it's used in so many hair shampoos and conditioners.

Zinc Oxide

Zinc oxide inhibits bacterial growth and accelerates wound healing. Zinc oxide make excellent sunscreens help to prevent the redness and irritation known as sunburn that happens as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun. In addition to its use in sunscreens, zinc oxide has other applications in skin care products. The powder is often used as a thickening agent to make creams and lotions more luxurious in texture.

Magnesium and Copper sulfates

Acts as antifungal and antibacterial agents.

Soy Lecithin

Lecithin is a natural emulsifying agent and one of the most important components of cells. It is a naturally occuring mixture of the diglycerides of stearic, palmitic and oleic acids, linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid and plays an important role in a cell's metabolism, especially regarding membrane penetration and has been used as a surfactant in cosmetics.

Polyglycerol 4-Caprate

PEG-free refatting agent especially for the use in body washes, liquid soaps, bath oils and wet wipes. This emulsifer has excellent solubilizing properties and is nonirritant on skin. It is nitrogen-free and therefore does not contribute to nitrosamine formation.

Sodium Alginate

The Alginates are derived from brown algae (Phaeophycota). Sodium Alginate is a natural, water-soluble polysaccharide that produces a gel consistency when hydrated. Sodium Alginate has been used in the medical field, in the food industry, and more recently in cosmetics as a skin care ingredient. Sodium Alginate has a medium high mannuronic acid content and produces a soft gel with excellent skin feel. Sodium Alginate will help to soften, hydrate, and soothe skin and leave it feeling silky and soft.

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer, emulsifying surfactant, as well as an aqueous viscosity increasing agent in cosmetics and personal care products because of its capability to hold water, enhance freeze-thaw stability, and improve shelf life and help with the stabilization of a product. A polysaccharide derived from glucose or sucrose (sugars), Xanthan Gum is able to increase the viscosity of liquids even when used at less than 1% concentration. It is also thought to have skin-conditioning properties.

Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol & Ethylhexylglycerin is a liquid cosmetic preservative based on phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin. The addition of ethylhexylglycerin affects the interfacial tension at the cellmembrane of microorganisms, improving the preservativeactivity of phenoxyethanol. The preservative has a broad, balanced spectrum of effect against bacteria, yeasts and mould fungi. It is approved by ECOCERT for organic cosmetics use.