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Aqua
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Squalane
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- An extract from Olives that brings great moisturising properties and helps create a silky texture in skin creams.
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Simmondsia Chinensis
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- Jojoba oil, made from the seeds of that plant, has traditionally been used to promote hair growth and relieve skin problems. Jojoba helps to remove the deposits of sebum that cause dandruff and scalp disorders. It tends to make the scalp less acidic. It has also been used to treat psoriasis and acne and effectively deals with minor skin irritations.
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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- An emulsifying and stabilizing wax produced from reduction of plant oils and waxes. Used as an emollient and to give high viscocity to a skincare product.
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Rosa Mosqueta
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An exceptional (non-aromatic) oil with high amounts of essential fatty acids and a natural form of Retinol called Tretinoin. Rosa Mosqueta oil is pressed from the Rosehip Seeds of a type of Wild Rose grown in the Andes of South America. This has has been clinically proven to have a dramatic effect on wrinkles, fine lines, scarring, blemishes, eczema, stretch marks and rosacea.
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Emulsifier derived from vegetable glycerin and natural stearic acid.
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Cetearyl Glucoside
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- A naturally derived compound of glucose and cetearyl alcohol. It helps skin and hair retain natural moisture and imparts a velvety feeling. Glucose occurs naturally in sugars.
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Mangifera Indica
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- The sweet juicy mango fruit provides this wonderful butter which is easily absorbed by the skin and provides natural protection against the sun. It is emollient, antioxidant, softening and helps skin regeneration and flexibility. Similar to Shea and Cocoa Butters, this is an excellent source of essential fatty acids and is suitable for all skin types.
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Glycerin
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- Derived form vegetable oils Glycerin has definitely been established as a good skin-moisturising agent. Glycerin also improves the spreading quality of creams and lotions.
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Panthenol
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- Vitamin B5 is anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturising and gives skin suppleness.
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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- A natural wax which acts as an emulsifier and preservative.
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Tocopherol Acetate
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- Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and can prevent oils going rancid. We use a certified non-GMO natural source.
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Lonicera Caprifolium
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- Honeysuckle is a natural preservative with excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
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Xanthan Gum
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- Xanthan gum is produced from corn starch and serves as a texturizer, carrier agent and gelling agent in creams and lotions. It also stabilizes and thickens formulations.
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Helianthus Annus
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- Sunflower oil has a high essential fatty acid content. It has smoothing properties and is non comedogenic.
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Lonicera Japonica
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- Honeysuckle is a natural preservative with excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
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Aesculus Hippocastanum
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- Horse Chestnut. Has astringent properties and a toning effect on the blood vessels.
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Allantoin
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An extract from Comfrey that helps soothe hyperallergic skin.
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid
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- Nature's most powerful antioxidant. Found naturally in the body and some plants. Alpha Lipoic Acid improves the overall appearance of the skin, in particular: lines and wrinkles, under eye bags and puffiness, enlarged pores, acne scars, sallow or dull skin
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Garcinia Cambogia
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- Herbal extract traditionally used to break down fat and cellulite deposits.
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Hedera Helix
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- Ivy extract has anti-cellulite and circulation-stimulating properties.
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Oryzanol
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- Wild Rice extract. Antioxidant with anti-UV effect. Possesses good anti-inflammatory properties and creates a smooth skin feel.
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Vitis Vinifera
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- Grape seed extract is a powerful antioxidant.
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Tocopherol
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- Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and can prevent oils going rancid. We use a certified non-GMO natural source.
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Alcohol
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We use a pure organic form of alcohol made from sugar cane; only very small amounts of organic alcohol occur in our products through its use as a preserving agent for herbal extracts in our Rosa Fina Facial Spritz to enhance the product's cooling effect. Alcohol should not be confused with Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol or Behenyl Alcohol.
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Hypericum Perforatum
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- In skincare St John's Wort has anti-inflammatory properties and is beneficial for for sensitive, and rough chapped skin as well as acne. It is also useful for improving circulation and helping aching muscles. St. John's Wort is a natural antibiotic and acts as a natural preservative.
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Cupressus Sempervirens
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- Cypress essential oil used on skin can ease poor circulation and muscle cramp, check excessive perspiration and moderate oily or over hydrated skin.
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Equisetum Arvense
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- Horsetail's properties include stimulating, astringent, soothing, healing and softening. It is a Silica-rich extract that is able to increase the skin's defence mechanism and strengthen the collagen in connective tissue.
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Rosa Damascena
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- This is the highly expensive essential oil of Rose that takes 30 roses to make one drop. Rose oil has antiseptic, tonic and soothing properties. It can help rosacea (skin redness) or inflammation and where moisturizing and regeneration is needed. Rose oil is beneficial to all skin types, particularly mature, dry or sensitive skins.
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Zingiber Officinalis
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- Ginger essential brings warming properties and a characteristic spicy aroma.
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Paullinia Cupana
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- Guarana has a gentle stimulating effect on the circulation.
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Citronellol
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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Citrus Grandis
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- As an essential oil Grapefruit is good for acne, congested and oily skin, it tones the skin and tissues and is helpful for cellulite.
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Pelargonium Capitatum
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- Geranium essential oil is refreshing, anti-irritant, mildly tonic and astringent. Although good for all skin types, it is of particular benefit to oily and acne skins. Its cell regenerating activities make it useful for aged skin. Geranium is also good for bruises, brolen capillaries, burns, congested skin, eczema, and cellulite.
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Geraniol
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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Linalool
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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Citrus Dulcis
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- Sweet Orange essential oil. A good skin tonic, especially for dry skin and dermatitis.
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Citral
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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Farnesol
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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Eugenol
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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