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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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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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Glyceryl Stearate
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Emulsifier derived from vegetable glycerin and natural stearic acid.
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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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Borago Officinalis
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- Its pretty blue flowers give it its nickname Starflower'. Borage Oil contains essential fatty acids (especially Gamma Linoleic Acid) and is an effective anti-irritant and beneficial for eczema, sensitive skin and allergic reactions. It is also strongly mositurising and can help itching.
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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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Butyrospermum Parkii
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- Derived from the African Karite tree. It is both moisturizing and lubricating, increasing skin's moisture and restoring suppleness. It has good skin penetration qualities, can improve the appearance of irritated dry skin and has useful sun protection properties.
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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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Oenothera Biennis
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- Evening Primrose Oil is beneficial to sufferers of eczema and other skin irritations. It contains a high amount of gamma linoleic acid (GLA) which is one of the essential fatty acids vital for maintaining the normal functioning of the epithelial barrier membrane. Evening Primrose oil improves the skin's hydration and its ability to develop normal barrier functions.
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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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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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Dimethyl Sulfone
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MSM, its more common name, is a natural sulphur compound derived from pine trees. In skincare products MSM can help eczema, psoriasis, wrinkles, allergic skin, sunburn and scarring. It has a softening effect on skin.
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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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Limonene
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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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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Leptospermum Petersoni
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- Lemon Tea Tree is a nice lemony alternative to regular tea tree. It has all the therapeutic benefits of regular tea tree (antiseptic, antifungal).
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Linalool
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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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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Glyceryl Caprylate
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- A natural wax which acts as an emulsifier and preservative.
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Citrus Nobilis
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- Mandarin essential oil has a milder effect than pure orange. Good for acne, congested and oily skin, scars, stretch marks, toner.
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Lavandula Angustifolia
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- Lavender oil works well on all skin types and produces excellent results when used on oily skin as well as acne, burns, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. Lavender oil can normalize any skin type and stimulates cellular growth and regeneration. When added to other oils, lavender can enhance and balance their effect.
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Cedrus deodora
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- Himalayan Cedarwood essential oil is astringent and antiseptic. Helpful for acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and dandruff.
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Picea Mariana
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- Spruce essential oil helps cell regeneration and provides a pine-like aroma.
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Arctium Lappa
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- Burdock has antibacterial and antifungal properties and can help regulate oil production. When applied as a compress Burdock is highly effective for relieving bruises. Burdock has traditionally been used to treat a number of chronic skin complaints including acne and eczema.
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Berberis Aquifolium
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- Mahonia root has been shown to contain high proportions of berberin and oxycanthin (strong antifungal agents) and has been successfully used to treat a variety of skin disorders, notably psoriasis.
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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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Glycyrrhiza Glabra
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- Licorice helps cell regeneration and has anti-inflammatory and anti allergenic properties. Licorice also shows an ability to absorb both UVA and UVB rays from the sun.
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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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Anthemis Nobilis
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- Chamomile is known for its calming and anti-spasmodic properties. It contains a natural hormone similar to thyroxine which helps strengthen hair and skin and has supreme anti-inflammatory and repairing properties. On the skin it is considered bactericidal, anti-itching, soothing, antiseptic, purifying, and with the ability to neutralize skin irritants.
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Geraniol
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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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Citronellol
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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