Glossary of Ingredients A-Z 

 

Algae

Key anti-aging ingredient; normalizes skin moisture content; prevents wrinkles by providing suppleness to the epidermal (top skin layer)  

Alpha Gluten Oligosaccharide

Protects against pollution
Alpha-Hydroxy Acid
 Blend of bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon extracts works to promote smoother skin by increasing the rate of cell turnover.

Allantoin

Soothing, anti-irritant great for sensitive skin

Apricot Kernel Oil

Skin softener, moisturizing, regenerating, smoothes skin, nutritious for the skin and reduces irritation

Anise

Anti-septic

Arnica

Anti-septic, soothing, heals bruising

Aubergine

Soothing, anti-inflammatory

Aloe Vera

Multiple benefits, hydrating, soothing, softening, moisturizing

Bitter Orange

Anti inflammatory, reduces irritation, calming, soothing, anti-bacterial and comforting

Basil

Anti-inflammatory, soothing, anti-itch

Bergamot

Anti-septic; reduces stress, anxiety and nervous tension; cleansing

Black Pepper oil

Stimulant, analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-toxic, anti-microbial

Calendula

Protects, restores damaged skin

Cedarwood

Cleanses perspiration, soothing and calming

Ceramide 3

Plumps fine lines

Chinese Menthol crystals

Cooling and soothing

Chamomile

Soothing, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, aids sleep

Clary sage

Promotes cell regeneration (growth) in dry skin; soothing; anti-inflammatory

Coneflower

Key anti-ageing ingredient; boosts the skin's immune system; helps prevent breakdown of collagen/elastin; soothing, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory; treats skin conditions

Cucumber

Cooling, soothes irritated skin, anti-itching, locks in moisture

Dandelion extract

Powerful diuretic, reduces fluid retention

Dill Seed oil

Mild sedative

Edelweiss

Key anti-ageing ingredient; anti-inflammatory; encourages cell renewal; free radical scavenger (inhibits damage caused by free radicals)

Eyeliss

Skin firming, reduces puffiness and bags under the eyes

Eucalyptus oil

Strong anti-septic, anti-viral, improves circulation and respiratory passages

Frankincense

Deepens the breath, brings a sense of calm

Geranium

Sedative effect, anti-inflammatory, soothing, refreshing, anti-irritant

Ginkgo Biloba

Improves ageing, memory and concentration

Ginger root

Improves circulation, reduces nausea, anti-microbial

Ginseng root

Enhances physical and mental endurance, increases energy levels, supports adrenal functions

Grapefruit

Anti-inflammatory, cooling, antibacterial

Grapeseed oil

Key anti-ageing ingredient; protects; inhibits breakdown of collagen/elastin (cause of wrinkles)

Green Tea

Cleansing, detoxifying, exfoliating

Guruana Fruit Extract

Known as zoom. 5% caffeine - a stimulant and aphrodisiac

Honey

Softens, anti-inflammatory, soothes

Hops

Aids premature ageing by promoting firmer skin

Horse Chestnut

Encourages skin to produce its own oil; moisturizes; reduces dark circles; reduces swelling, puffiness

Jojoba

Deeply moisturizing, soothing, provides skin-suppleness, softener, prevents water loss

Juniper oil

Cleansing

Kaolin

Decongesting, tones, absorbs oil

Lavender

Great for aching muscles, powerful anti-inflammatory, calming, natural analgesic, soothing, eases tension, excellent for sinus congestion

Lemongrass

Bactericide; anti-septic; anti-bacterial; skin conditioner; astringent

Lemon peel oil and lemon extract

Anti-septic, purifying, cooling, energizing, astringent; sloughs off dead skin cells; aids cell renewal

Liquorice

Key anti-ageing ingredient; potent anti-irritant; anti-inflammatory; has the ability to absorb UVA/UVB rays; aids uneven pigmentation (liver spots)

Lime oil

Anti-septic, stimulant

Lithothamnium Calcarium

Marine sediment that draws out impurities

Mallow

Skin softener, soothing

Mandarin

Toning

Maris Limus

Marine sediment that draws out impurities

Melon extract

Softening, smoothes skin, refreshing

Menthol

Imparts a cooling feeling to the skin, anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, improves circulation, great refreshing vapors

Methylsilanol Mannurate

Oil absorbing clay

Milk Thistle

Reduces dark circles

Mimosa

Anti-septic

Mushroom extract

Increases elasticity; prevents water loss; maintains the level of moisturizing

Myrtle

Astringent, has drying effect on the skin

Oat protein

Moisturizes, soothes itching/rashes

Oats

Key anti-ageing ingredient; exfoliating action which has a stimulating effect on the skin, encouraging cell renewal

Olive Oil

Key anti-aging ingredient; locks in moisture, preventing skin dryness; moisturizing, anti-inflammatory; softens and smoothes the skin, leaving suppleness; penetrating ability, targets epidermal layer (top layer skin); stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, this is what is broken down when our skin becomes wrinkled

Oregano

Key anti-ageing ingredient; soothing; moisturizing; anti-inflammatory; regenerating; softens, smoothes the skin, leaves it supple; locks in moisture, preventing skin from dryness; ability to penetrate the skin carrying active ingredient; stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, encouraging firmer skin.

Panthenol - (Vitamin B)

Pro Vitamin B5, softens, conditions

Papaya

Naturally dissolves dead skin cells.

Parsley

 Powerful at overcoming powerful scents rich in Vitamin C.

Passion fruit oil

Eases tension and anxiety

Patchouli

Anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, sedative effect, uplifting

Pear & Apple Juice

Cleansing, detoxifying, exfoliating

Peppermint

Soothing; invigorating; reduces nausea; anti-itch; improves mental accuracy; anti-inflammatory; cooling; freshens breath; helps reduce fever; aids respiratory function.

Pomegranate

Key anti-ageing ingredient; anti-oxidant; anti-viral,
astringent

Red Pepper

Encourages skin to produce its own oil; exfoliates; encourages cell nourishment

Rosemary

Softening, stimulating, anti-septic, anti-bacterial, soothing

Sesame

Skin softener

Self heal

Natural herb fantastic for soothing mouth ulcers and irritations

Shea Butter

Protects against skin dehydration, soothing, moisturizing

Soy protein

Key anti-ageing ingredient, aids cell renewal

Strawberry juice

Skin brightening effect, exfoliates, astringent

Sunflower oil

Locks in moisture, skin protector, moisturizers

Tapioca starch

Absorbing, gives a talc like finish

Tea Tree

Therapeutic properties, anti-bacterial, great for blowing away germs; anti-septic; decongests; promotes tissue healing

Thyme

Stimulating, healing, anti-inflammatory, astringent, purifying

Tomato

Controls sebum production, gentle exfoliant, anti-oxidant, moisturizing

Vitamin A

Key anti-ageing ingredient, regenerating, essential for normal skin development

Vitamin C

Inhibits hyper-pigmentation (liver spots)

Vitamin E

Helps prevent premature ageing, conditions skin, reduces damage caused by UVA; normalizes skin moisture content, prevents wrinkles by providing suppleness to the epidermal

Walnut Shell Powder

Gentle exfoliant

Water Lilly Extract

Soothes skin irritation

Witch Hazel

Healing, nature’s best astringent