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Aqua
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
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- A coconut -derived surfactant.
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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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Lauryl Glucoside
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- A mild surfactant derived from coconuts and sugar.
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Maris Sal
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- Dead Sea Salts are full of minerals that can help to relieve the irritation and itching caused by skin complaints such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, as well as stimulating blood circulation and cell rejuvenation.
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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- A coconut-derived surfactant.
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Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
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- A coconut-derived surfactant.
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Coco-Glucoside
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- Foaming agent derived from coconut oil and fruit sugar. In hair care products it smooths hair structure to improve manageability
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Glyceryl Oleate
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- Derived form vegetable oils; acts as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent.
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Panthenol
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- Vitamin B5 is anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturising and gives skin suppleness.
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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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Lonicera Caprifolium
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- Honeysuckle is a natural preservative with excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
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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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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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Glyceryl Caprylate
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- A natural wax which acts as an emulsifier and preservative.
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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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Lonicera Japonica
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- Honeysuckle is a natural preservative with excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
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Allantoin
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An extract from Comfrey that helps soothe hyperallergic skin.
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Aloe Barbadensis
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- Aloe Vera produces an emollient and film forming gum resin with hydrating, softening, healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has remarkable moisturizing properties. It penetrates the skin, supplying moisture directly to the tissue. It has a slightly relaxing effect on the skin, making it especially beneficial for sensitive, sunburned and sun-exposed skins.
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Geraniol
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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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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Boswellia Carterii
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- A milk-like sap from the trunk of the tree hardens into resinous tears which forms the basis of Frankincense essential oil. Anti-inflammatory agent and a mild antiseptic that brings relief to dry and sensitive skins. It is also mildly astringent and helps balance oily or overactive skin.
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Citrus Amara
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- Essential oil derived from orange blossom. Used in skincare preparations to stimulate cell regeneration. It has sedative and soothing properties and is suitable for sensitive and delicate skin. However Neroli is beneficial for all skin types.
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Linalool
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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Limonene
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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Alchemilla Vulgaris
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- Lady's Mantle. Some herbalists credit this herb with the ability to protect women energetically. Other properties include anti-free radicals, healing, and anti-inflammatory. Lady's Mantle extract contains silicon/silicic acid, and when combined with Eyebright and Horsetail they all work synergistically to strengthen connective tissue.
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Calendula Officinalis
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- Emollient with healing, soothing, antiseptic, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory properties. Effective on oily or delicate skin as well as for acne. It is particularly good in around-the-eye products and for treating sunburn.
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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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Tussilago Farfara
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- Coltsfoot has astringent, emollient, conditioning and moisturizing properties. It contains a high level of silica which makes it useful in anti-ageing products to boost skin collagen. Coltsfoot also contains mucilage which can soothe sensitive and inflamed skin.
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Urtica Dioica
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- Nettles are anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibiotic, deodorizing and stimulating. Nettles contain the highest concentration of vitamin E of any botanical and, used topically, are effective against the discomfort of eczema and burns.
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Citronellol
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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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Citral
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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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Citric Acid
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- Acidity -balancing agent derived from citrus fruits. Has astringent and antioxidant properties. Also be used as a preservative.
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