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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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Panthenol
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- Vitamin B5 is anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturising and gives skin suppleness.
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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 Caprifolium
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- Honeysuckle is a natural preservative with excellent antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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- A natural wax which acts as an emulsifier and preservative.
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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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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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Melaleuca Alternifolia
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- Tea Tree is a natural preservative with antiseptic and germicidal properties. Tea Tree has become accepted as a major topical remedy for yeast, fungus and skin disorders and infections. Tea Tree oil has positive benefits against seborrhea, psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. Although suitable for any skin type, Tea Tree oil is particularly beneficial to acne, problem and congested skin types. Lemon Tea Tree (Leptospermum Petersonii) has identical properties but a characteristic lemony scent.
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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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Rosmarinus Officinalis
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- Rosemary essential oil has a distinctive penetrating aroma. It has astringent, toning, stimulating, deodorant, antiseptic and softening properties. It also helps improve blood circulation. It is beneficial for acne, dermatitis and eczema. Research suggests that rosemary oil may help regeneration of cells and so could help ageing and aged skin.
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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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Linalool
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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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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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Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and is essential for the production of collagen and healing inflammation. Here, combined with palm oil, it has a profound effect on fine lines and wrinkles on severely sun damaged skin; sagging skin that is losing its firmness because of lost or damaged collagen; sunburned, inflamed or irritated skin.
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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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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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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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Retinyl Palmitate
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- This ingredient is a combination of Vitamin A and palm oil and has important anti-ageing effects on the skin.
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Salix Alba
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-White Willow extract has a positive effect on dandruff.
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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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Tabebuia
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- Pau d'arco is derived from the Red Lapacho tree which grows in the Andes. It seems to be able to resist the fungus that kill other trees which gives it its antifungal properties when used as a herb. We use it in our shampoo and conditioner for its antifungal properties.
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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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Limonene
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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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Geraniol
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- Natural aromatic component of essential oils.
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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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Citral
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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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