Glossary of ingredients

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

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-ageing peptide

Mandelic Acid

Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), exfoliant

Methyl Salicylate

Potential carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (CMR) risk.

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.

Microplastics

Environmental concern.

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.

Nitromusks and Polycyclic Musks

Possible endocrine disruptor.

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

Palm derived ingredients – *unless RSPO (Mass Balance) Certified

Ethical stance.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-ageing peptide

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Anti-ageing peptide

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Anti-ageing peptide

Panthenol

Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. A skin and hair conditioning agent.

Papain

Papaya enzymes for gentle exfoliation

Parabens

Ethical stance.

Parfum

Fragrance

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Mild surfactant to gently cleanse. Used in oil-based cleansers to produce a milky rinse-off when water is added

PEG-75 Stearate

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

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Consistency enhancing wax, adds richness to formulations

Pentylene Glycol

Humectant with antimicrobial boosting properties

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