Octocrylene
Photo-stable UV-B Sun Filter with a good ability to solubilise crystalline UV filters and stabilise Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane in SPF formulations
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent with antimicrobial properties to boost the preservation of products.
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Stabilised Vitamin C derivative
4-Terpineol
Concentrated active compound in tea tree oil, helps to soothe skin and provides antimicrobial activity to minimise blemishes.
Acer Saccharum Extract
Sugar maple extract
Acetyl Zingerone
Antioxidant & anti-ageing active, helps to protect formulations
Acrylates Copolymer
Helps to thicken/add viscosity
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Helps to thicken/add viscosity
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Polymeric emulsifier, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water
Kiwi water, naturally rich in Vitamin C
Allantoin
Skin-soothing active
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Aloe vera, known for its skin soothing properties
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Marshmallow Root Extract.
Aluminium Salts – such as Aluminium Chlorohydrate, Aluminium Sesquichlorohydrate etc.
Toxicity potential.
Aminomethyl Propanol
pH adjuster, used to ensure the final product is within the correct pH range.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Polymeric emulsifier and thickener, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.
Anhydroxylitol
Moisturising humectant
Animal derived ingredients
Ethical stance.
Aqua
The most widely used ingredient in skincare as a base solvent for many formulations.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Stabilised Vitamin C derivative
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Stabilised Vitamin C derivative. Antioxidant with skin brightening effects.
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Herb extract
Azelaic Acid
Skin brightening active
Bakuchiol
Natural retinol alternative
Beta-Glucan
Skin-soothing and moisturising active
Betaine
Humectant, skin & hair conditioning
