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Ingredients |
Origin |
Functions |
| Ethoxylated Palm Kernel Oil |
Vegetable derived hydrophilic
emollient ester
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Offers excellent emolliency
and effective solubilizer.
Superfatting and conditioning
agent. |
| Saccharide Isomerate |
Carbohydrate complex formed
from a base catalyzed
rearrangement of a mixture of
saccharides
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Good water-binding agent and
emollient for skin |
| Dimethicone |
Mixture of fully methylated
linear siloxane polymers and
blocked with trimethylsiloxy
units
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Antifoaming agent, skin
conditioning agent - occlusive |
| Potassium Sorbate |
Naturally occurring
unsaturated fatty acid
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Preservative – against yeasts,
molds and bacteria |
| Phenoxyethanol |
Aromatic ether alcohol |
Versatile preservative against
bacteria, yeast and moulds |
| Ginseng (Panax Ginseng)
Extract |
Natural |
Improve human mental and
physical performance and to
combat fatigue |
| Sodium PCA |
Obtained by the cyclisation of
L-Glutamic Acid |
good cell metabolism.
Increases cell metabolism by
increasing ATP synthesis. |
| Magnesium PCA |
Obtained by the cyclisation of
L-Glutamic Acid |
good cell metabolism.
Increases cell metabolism by
increasing ATP synthesis. |
Manganese PCA |
Obtained by the cyclisation of
L-Glutamic Acid |
good cell metabolism.
Increases cell metabolism by
increasing ATP synthesis. |
| Zinc PCA |
Obtained by the cyclisation of
L-Glutamic Acid |
good cell metabolism.
Increases cell metabolism by
increasing ATP synthesis. |
| Sodium Benzoate |
Benzoate of Soda.
Polyunsaturated fat. It is
found naturally in cranberries,
prunes, greengage plums,
cinnamon, ripe cloves, and
apples |
Preservative - effectively killing
most yeasts, bacteria and
fungi |
| Algae Extract |
Natural |
Normalize the skin’s moisture
content and provide
suppleness to the epidermis
add |
| Polyglucuronic acid |
A synthetic polymer (plastic)
derived from oxidised sugars |
Film former / skin conditioning
agent Humectant |
| Cypress (Cupressus
Sempervirens) Extract |
Natural |
It has Anthelmintic; Antipyretic;
Antirheumatic; Antiseptic;
Aromatherapy; Astringent;
Balsamic; Vasoconstrictor;
Vulnerary. properties |
| Witch Hazel (Hamamelis
Virginiana L) Extract |
The leaves of this shrub turn
yellow in autumn and have
small narrow yellow flowers. |
a superb astringent herb, with
slight aromatic properties and
is used to curb bleeding,
reduce inflammation, lessen
mucus discharge and has
local haemostatic qualities.
Externally, it is used for
varicose veins, hemorrhage,
skin inflammations,
eyewashes, oral hygiene,
sprains, bruises, burns,
hemorrhoids and sore
nipples. As a mouthwash and
gargle, it is effective for
inflammation of the gums and
throat and is also a very
popular ingredient in the
cosmetic industry and is
included in various cosmetic
preparations. |
St, John's Wort (Hypericum
Perforatum) Extract |
This much talked about herb is
a bright cheerful plant with 5-
petalled, gland-dotted yellow
flowers. |
has cooling and astringent
properties, reduce
inflammation and promote
healing.It contains phenolic
compounds, terpenoids,
hyperforim and hypericin. |
| Horsetail (Equisetum Arvense)
Extract |
Equisetum Arvense extract is
an extract of the whole herb of
Equisetum arvense |
Classified as a biological
product and is used as a misc
skin-conditioning agent. High
in vegetal silica has a
softening & smoothing effect
on skin. & has diuretic,
astringent & wound healing
properties. Useful for
improving circulation, boost &
rejuvenate the connective
tissue-the foundation of your
skin. |
| Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris)
Extract |
Thyme is a variable shrub with
white to purple flowers. |
It has astringent, aromatic,
anti-septic, and anti-fungal
properties. |
| Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid |
Natural |
Component of some plants
that has been shown to have
anticancer properties for skin
and may also protect the skin
from sun damage |
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