Glossary of ingredients

See also our prohibited ingredients page for the ingredients we never use.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Adds viscosity and spreadability to formulations

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Bio-available, low irritation retinoid. Anti-ageing and anti-blemish active

Inulin

Natural prebiotic which helps to rebalance the skin’s microbiota

Isostearyl Alcohol

Nourishing emollient

Lactic Acid

pH adjuster, used to ensure the final product is within the correct pH range.

Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract

Papaya enzymes for gentle exfoliation

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Fermented probiotic which helps to protect the skin barrier

Lecithin

Forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid (EFA) helps to protect the skin barrier

Linolenic Acid

Essential fatty acid (EFA) helps to protect the skin barrier

Malic Acid

Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), exfoliant

Maltodextrin

Binding and absorption agent

Maltose

Natural sugar, moisturising humectant

Mandelic Acid

Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), exfoliant

Methylheptylglycerin

RSPO Mass Balance derived material with antimicrobial properties to boost the preservation of products. Helps to minimise the whitening effect of silicone-free emulsions.

Mica

Part of a shimmer powder blend, provides a subtle glowy effect to the skin.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Moringa Seed oil, natural emollient

Niacinamide

Also known as Vitamin B3, minimise blemishes and calms breakouts, reduces sebum production and offers blue light protection.

Octocrylene

Photo-stable UV-B Sun Filter with a good ability to solubilise crystalline UV filters and stabilise Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane in SPF formulations

Oleyl Erucate

Nourishing emollient

Olive Glycerides

Glycerides derived from olive oil, moisturising emollient

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Prickly pear extract, soothing and hydrating active

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice Bran extract

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-ageing peptide

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Anti-ageing peptide

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