Ingredients Glossary

A

Allantoin

Improves the skins moisture retention. Exfoliates dry damaged skin, increasing the skin’s softness and radiant appearance. Supports natural regeneration of the skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Soothes and refreshes the skin and contains a naturally occurring form of vitamin A, a key ingredient that enhances the appearance of dry or damaged skin.

Amodimethicone

Dimethicone (derived from silica) with amino acid (lysine); provides a soft, silky feel.

B

Behentrimonium Chloride

Used a high conditioning surfactant, with substantive properties.

C

Camellia Oleifera Extract

Derived from the extract of green tea leaves; antioxidant, protects from free-radical damage, anti-inflammatory, repairs and strengthens.

Caprylyl Glycol

It is typically used as a hair and skin conditioning agent, an emollient and a humectant in personal care products.

Centrimonium Chloride

Derived from coconut; conditioning, softening, and flyaway reducer.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Derived from the husks of coconuts a natural moisturizer and emulsifier.

Citric Acid

Derived from citrus fruit; natural food grade preservative which maintains proper pH balance in products.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Derived from coconut; safe, skin-friendly cleanser for both skin and hair that effectively removes surface oil, dirt and bacteria, without stripping or drying sensitive skin.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Synthetic detergent, foam booster, thickener and anti-static agent.

D

Decyl Glucoside

A mild non-ionic surfactant offering natural, gentle cleansing.

Dimethyl Cyclohexasiloxane

This advanced micro-sphere based formulation aid creates a protective barrier which ensures increased hydration of the skin.

E

Ethylhexylglycerin

Derived from vegetable glycerin; natural deodorizer and skin conditioner.

F

Fragrance (Parfum)

The word “fragrance” or “parfum” on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance dispersants.

G

Glycerin

Derived from vegetable oil; humectant, emulsifier and skin softener.

Glycol Distearate

Used as an emollient and provides a high foaming capacity.

H

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Antioxidant that protects cells. Improves in anti-aging, it moisturizes and smoothes.

I

Isopropyl Palmitate

Derived from palm oil; skin conditioner and emollient.

K

Keratin Amino Acids

Naturally repairs, strengthens and adds elasticity to hair.

M

Myristl Myristate

An ester of myristic acid which occurs principally in coconut fat. It makes the skin soft and is not oily.

P

Pathenol

Also known as Pro Vitamin B5, conditions and strengthens the hair and skin leaving it soft and smooth. Giving the hair a thicker and fuller appearance.

Pathenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardninomium Chloride

In hair care, it provides body, shine and manageability. For skin care products, it moisturizes, and delivers a soft after feel.

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

An emulsifier/wetting agent that offers conditioning and emollient properties.

PEG-150 Distearate

A form stabilizer; hair and skin conditioner.

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Vegetable sourced thickener for cleansers.

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Water-soluble emollient and emulsifying agent ideally suited to add a soft, silky after feel to skin cleansing products.

PEG-7 Amodemethicone

An amino-functional silicone groups used in products to enhance conditioning and softness.

Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol

Prevents or retards bacterial growth, and thus protects cosmetics and personal care products from spoilage.

Pisum Sativum Peptide(PEA PEPTIDE)

Anti-aging and conditioning benefits. Repairs cell damage, reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, firming the skin. Moisturizes and leaves hair and skin silky smooth.

Polyquaternium-10

Anti-static and film forming.

Polyquaternium-37

A synthetic cationic polymer that can be used as a thickening, suspending, and conditioning agent.

Polyquaternuim-51

Moisturizes and softens the skin. Strengthens skin barrier.

PPG-1 Trideceth-6

Thickening agent and inverting agent.

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

A short chain of vegetable- derived fatty acids. An emollient ester.

R

Retinyl Palmitate

Derived from retinol; antioxidant, stimulates skin rejuvenation.

S

Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract(RESURRECTION PLANT)

Offers superb hydration and anti-aging properties to keep hair supple and strong.

Sodium Chloride

Used as a thickener and viscosity increasing agent as well as a binding agent.

Sodium Citrate

Used as a pH adjuster.

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

A gentle and mild surfactant; derived from coconut, commonly used in skin care and baby products.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Derived from vegetable; humectant, regulates the level of hydration of skin. It forms a moisturizing, nonocclusive layer of moisture on the skin.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Derived from coconut oil; a safe, skin-friendly cleanser for both skin and hair that effectively removes surface oil, dirt and bacteria, without stripping or drying sensitive skin.

Sodium PCA

Derived from plant, fruits, grasses and vegetables; moisturizes, humectant, and emollient.

T

Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract

Provides gentle astringent and moisturizing benefits with regenerative effects.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

This vegetable based ingredient is commonly used as a chelating agent in personal care products. It is not a toxic chemical.

Tocopherol

Derived from wheat germ and/or vegetable oils; heals, rejuvenates, softens, soothes and protects.