Glossary of ingredients

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

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-ageing peptide

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil, natural emollient

Heptanol

Residual raw material component

Heptyl Glucoside

Solubiliser for clear water-based systems. Helps to gently cleanse and remove make-up in micellar water products.

Hexylene Glycol

Solvent

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Sea buckthorn oil, natural emollient

Homosalate

Possible endocrine disruptor.

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Nourishing emollient, helps to add richness to formulations

Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract

Natural colourant

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Speciality Hyaluronic Acid derivative, helps to hydrate the skin

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Polymeric emulsifier, forms part of the emulsification system to ensure a stable emulsion is created.

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

Isothiazolinones (MIT & MCIT)

Allergen and contact dermatitis risk.

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

Lead & heavy metal derivatives

Toxicity potential.

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

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