INGREDIENT GLOSSARY
Oils
Oils Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Source: Wheat based 100% pure and natural soy free, cosmetic grade, and organic Non-GMO.
Key Properties: A natural occurring antioxidant, skin-conditioning. Pure Vitamin E oil is a fat-soluble antioxidant that’s essential for healthy skin. Vitamin E contains moisturizing and healing agents that help strengthen the skin’s barrier.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Source: Organic Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil, Non-GMO.
Key Properties: Anti-inflammatory, soothes redness, reduces acne scars, antimicrobial. A natural astringent which diminishes large pores and treating bacterial and fungal skin conditions. Tea Tree absorbs excess oil and reduces the appearance of pimples.
Hydrosol
Hydrosol is a water-based product of the distillation process that contains water-soluble constituents.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Source: Aloe Plant USDA Certified Organic Aloe Vera Hydrosol Water, Non-GMO.
Key Properties: Contains antioxidants, soothes, enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness It also contains natural antioxidants (Vitamins A, C, and E), enzymes, minerals to help skin stay hydrated and reduce excessive inflammation. While Salicylic Acid properties that are an excellent anti-acne fighter.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Source: Cucumber USDA Certified Organic 100% Pure Natural Cucumber Hydrosol Water, Non-GMO.
Key Properties: Skin revitalizer, tightens pores, emollient, and skin conditioning, enhances the appearance of dry or damaged skin, and helps to reduce flaking and restores the suppleness of the skin.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Source: Witch Hazel Plant USDA Certified Organic Witch Hazel Hydrosol Water, Non-GMO.
Key Properties: Skin protectant, skin-conditioning agent, enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin. Help to reduce flaking and restores the suppleness of the skin Has the unique ability to tone skin by removing excess oil while tightening the skin. It is a natural remedy for treating discoloration and puffiness. Use as a natural astringent keeping bacteria away without being harsh on the skin.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Source: Rose Plant 100% Natural Rose Hydrosol Distilled Floral Water.
Key Properties: Controls excess oil, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, skin conditioning, and skin protecting. Helps maintain the skin’s pH balance while controlling excess oil. Its anti-inflammatory properties are known to help cope with skin irritation from eczema and rosacea. Contains antioxidants that provide cell protection.
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Source: Certified Lavender Plant 100% Pure natural Lavender Hydrosol Distilled Floral Water, Non-GMO.
Key Properties: Astringent, normalizes oil production, soothing. The antibacterial properties help to kill bacteria in the skin while de-stressing and keeping you calm.
Miscellaneous
Vegetable Glycerin
Source: Derived from the oils of plants such as coconut and palms 100% Pure Natural Vegetable Glycerin.
Key Properties: Skin-conditioning, humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent. Attracts and locks moisture into the skin, therefore leaving you with a soft and soothed complexion. Gently enough to use on sensitive skin.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Source: Gluten-Free and Non-GMO Rice Bran Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, is a water-soluble, cosmetic grade vegetable protein.
Key Properties: Skin-conditioning and buffering agent. Protects from environmental “aggressors” such as air pollution and skin damage from sunlight. Help reduce puffiness and treat wrinkles restoring the appearance of firm skin.
Leucidal Liquid
Source: Natural preservative derived from radishes fermented with Leuconostoc kimchii, a lactic acid bacteria that has traditionally been used to make kimchi.
Key Properties: This product consists of an isolated peptide that is secreted from the bacteria during the fermentation process that has been shown to have antimicrobial benefits that can help address skin problems.
Sources: EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, Cosmeticsinsfo.org