Glossary of Ingredients

 

Aloe Vera Gel: Commonly called the "first aid" plant, aloe gel is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing properties.

Alpha-Hydroxy Acid: The Thymes' special blend of bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon extracts works to promote smoother skin by increasing the rate of cell turnover.

Apricot Kernel Oil: A natural oil with moisturizing properties and a light texture, easily absorbed by the skin.

Arnica Extract: An extract known for anti-inflammatory properties, it's also useful on sore muscles.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): An essential vitamin critical to health and well-being, and a vital antioxidant.

Balm Mint: Also called sweet balm, the oil from this plant has a fragrant lemon scent with a hint of mint and helps to soothe and tone the skin.

Bentonite: A colloidal aluminum silicate clay found in the Midwest . Because it absorbs oil, it is often used as a facial mask to reduce shine.

Calendula Extract: A botanical extract from the flowers that is prized for its anti-inflammatory soothing and healing properties.

Carrageenan: Also known as Irish moss, this red seaweed offers soothing benefits to the skin and is a natural thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic and food products.

Cassis Oil: A vitamin-rich fragrant oil that delivers antioxidants to the skin.

Chamomile: Provides calming and relaxing effects on the mind as well as soothing benefits for the skin.

Clary Sage Oil: This essential oil is used in treating oily or inflamed skin with its gentle antiseptic, vitalizing and soothing activity.

Comfrey Extract: A powerful healing agent that stimulates cell profilaration.

Coriander Oil: This oil offers stimulating and revitalizing properties that clear toxins and increase circulation and digestion.

Diatomaceous Earth: A fine silica powder derived from microscopic algae found in both fresh and salt water. Sloughs dead surface cells, stimulates circulation and absorbs oil.

Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate): Mineral compound that brings the metabolic benefits of magnesium to the skin. Create a soothing effect as they rebalance pressure across the body, which helps improve circulation.

Eucalyptus Oil: This oil is known for its strong antiseptic and healing effects. Its fresh aromatic fragrance is stimulating and cleansing for the senses.

Evening Primrose Oil: An excellent moisturizer that helps maintain a soft and youthful appearance of skin.

Fennel Extract: A cleansing extract that helps to purify and tone the skin, smoothing wrinkles and tightening pores.

Ginger Extract: A stimulating and energizing herb that both strengthens and enlivens the body with tonic properties.

Glycerine: A humectant derived from vegetable fatty acids that draws vital moisture to the skin to make it more flexible and pliable.

Honey: Rich in many essential nutrients including vitamins C, D and E, honey is also a natural humectant that draws moisture to the skin.

Hydrolyzed Milk Proteins: These proteins have excellent smoothing and moisturizing qualities due to their ability to hold water to the skin.

Jojoba Beads: These are uniform, round, spheres that deliver a gentle yet effective exfoliation. Because of the uniform shape, they cause less irritation than other mechanical exfoliants.

Kaolin Clay: Also known as China clay, it is a naturally occurring mineral that delves into pores to lift out toxins and dirt and acts as a gentle abrasive to polish and purify skin.

Lavender Oil: An essential oil extracted from the fragrant lavender flowers and leaves. Regarded as the most versatile essence in aromatherapy, it is well known for its calming and relaxing action.

Lemon Extract: Contains antioxidant properties that help protect your body from damage caused by free radicals.

Lemon Peel Extract: Also an AHA, this extract is high in antioxidant vitamin C and has been promoted as a skin balancer and natural skin lightener.

Lime Extract: A natural astringent that helps to tighten and tone your skin. Also a source of vitamin C, an essential vitamin and antioxidant critical to health and well-being.

Mallow Extract: Excellent for soothing and softening the skin. It is a perfect emollient for sensitive skin.

Mandarin Oil: Cold pressed from mandarin peels, this essential oil is used to relieve skin conditions and is an excellent toner. It has also been used to relieve nervous tension.

Menthol: A natural cooling agent, containing 50% peppermint or other mint oils, it is used in skin care to give a cooling effect to skin.

Milk Lipids: Lipids or oils derived from milk that offer restorative qualities as they work to soften, condition and moisturize the skin.

Neroli Oil: Extracted from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, this essential oil benefits all skin types.

Nettle Extract: Helps to soothe stinging and burning irritations on the skin. Has stimulating properties.

Nonfat Dry Milk: Used in skin cleansers and bath preparations, milk has gentle cleansing properties and is rich in vitamins and minerals that are nourishing to the skin.

Olive Leaf Extract: Contains oleuropein, a powerful antioxidant that can help prevent skin from premature aging and cellular decay, working to improve skin appearance.

Olive Oil: Obtained by pressing the ripe olive fruit, it's essential fatty acids and vitamin E make it an excellent emollient, skin conditioner and moisturizer with superior penetrating power.

Olive Stone Granules: The ground seed (or pit) of the olive fruit. Functions as a mechanical exfoliant to remove the upper superficial cells of the skin.

Orange Oil: An expression from fresh orange peel, this essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties that clean and rejuvenate the skin.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B): Pathenol acts as a deep-penetrating moisturizer and aids in tissue repair.

Parsley Extract: A favorite herb of cooks that is renown for its ability to overcome pungent odors.

Pistachio Nut Oil: A mineral-rich oil that helps maintain hydration and minimizes signs of aging.

Pumice: A very light colored, frothy volcanic rock that is formed from lava. The scrubbing power of pumice helps to exfoliate dry skin and calluses.

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A): Vitamin A penetrates the skin to help increase skin elasticity and to normalize dry, parched skin. Also a critical vitamin and antioxidant.

Rose Oil: This fragrant oil has soothing and calming properties, which makes it especially good for dry ir sensitive skin.

Rosemary Extract: This stimulating and warming extract has astringent and antiseptic properties that promote tissue circulation and skin rejuvenation.

Safflower Oil: This light, odorless oil contains protein, minerals and vitamins and is good for all skin types. It is absorbed rapidly into the skin, delivering soothing nourishment.

Sea Salt: Obtained from the evaporation of sea water, sea salt contains minerals that soothe tired muscles and leave skin soft, smooth and nourished.

Shea Butter: A rich emollient derived from seeds of the karite tree, shea butter helps to soften, soothe and protect skin.

Sodium Bicarbonate: A natural water softener, known commonly as baking soda.

Soybean Oil: Delivers superior moisture by penetrating deep into the skin, restoring its moisture and condition.

Soy Protein: Soy Protein is of the highest quality and the most complete protein source available. Externally, soy protein contributes moisture and conditioning to the skin.

Squalane: A light emollient derived from olives that offers soothing and softening benefits to skin.

Sunflower Seed Oil: This oil, rich in oleic acid, acts as an emollient by giving skin an elegant feel while preventing trans-epidermal moisture loss.

Sweet Almond Oil: A natural emollient that is easily absorbed into the skin, making it a prized moisturizing ingredient.

Tea Tree Oil: This oil has strong disinfectant and antimicrobial properties. It has a cleansing and clearing effect on the skin.

Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate: Helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. It also helps to moisturize, enhance skin smoothness and promote tissue repair.

Valerian Oil: Generally known for its antiseptic properties. In aromatherapy, its often used for its positive effects on stress-related complaints, insomnia and restlessness.

Vegetable Protein Extract: A special vegetable enzyeme that helps remove unpleasant odors without interfering with fragrance.

Violet Leaf Oil: An oil that imparts conditioning and healing properties to the skin and capillaries. Its slight analgesic action comforts the body.

White Willow Bark Extract: Helps to hydrate skin and promote a smooth appearance. It contains salicylic acid (aspirin), a natural pain reliever that reduces inflammation.

Yarrow Extract: Historically used in Native American medicines, yarrow has astringent, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties useful in soothing minor scrapes and burns.