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GLOSSARY OF INGREDIENTS

 

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Acai Extract, is an exotic superfruit that contains anthocyanins which are powerful natural anti-oxidants.

Algae - Laminaria Digitata Extract

Kelp (Laminaria Digitata) is an Algae chlorophyll containing organisms that provides water binding and anti-oxidant benefits.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural Aloe Barbadensis is derived from a plant that has been used traditionally for healing and hydration. The leaves of the plant contain mucopolysacharides, a natural moisturizer, as well as minerals and amino acids.

 

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

NaturePep® Amaranth enhances hair’s structural integrity by increasing the diameter of individual hair fibers from the inside out for fuller, thicker and healthier looking hair. It also reduces friction between the strands allowing for more hair movement and reducing the risk of mechanical damage.

 

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract

Apple Fruit Extract is a natural anti-oxidant and astringent.

 

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Argan Oil is rich in Vitamin E, carotenes, anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids. It nourishes hair making it glossy and healthy looking.

 

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract

Apricot Fruit Extract is used in skin creams, lotions, moisturizers, facial masks, and products formulated specifically for oily skin.

 

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil is rich in oleic, linoleic and palmitic acids. It has moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing properties.

 

Arginine

Arginine is an amino acid that is an excellent moisturizing agent. It supports and fortifies barrier function of the skin

 

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil 

Babaçu or Babassu Oil is rich in lauric acid that, due to the low molecular weight, shows great compatibility with the hair fiber. It helps to restore hydration.

 

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract 

Balm Leaf Extract is a water-soluble extract that offers a calming effect.

 

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil 

Bergamot Essential Oil is derived from the leaves of the bitter orange tree. It is a purifying, astringent citrus oil.

 

 

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract

Bitter Orange aromatic is a fragrant extract that offers bioflavonoids and anti-oxidants.

 

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Bladderwrack Extract is a natural extract of Fucus vesiculosus. Bladderwrack is an effective antioxidant due to its high mineral content.

 

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract 

Calendula Extract (Calendula Officinalis) is a traditional plant that is sought after for its calming properties.

 

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax 

Candelilla natural vegetable wax extracted from the Candelilla plant from Northeastern Mexico. This wax produces excellent gloss which is ideal for hair care applications.

 

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capri Triglycerides is an emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin.

 

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract

Cardamom Extract is a natural extract derived from Cardamom fruits. It offers anti-oxidative, skin conditioning benefits.

 

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Extract

Carrot Root (Daucus Carota Sativa) Extract derived from Carrots is known to have anti-oxidant properties.

 

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Extract  is known to have both soothing  and anti-oxidant benefits.

 

Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract 

This aromatic extract is derived from the Clementine fruit. It acts as a skin and hair conditioning agent.

 

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

Cocoa Butter Is made by cold pressing the seeds of the Cacao tree. It has superior hydrating properties and a distinctive aroma.

 

 

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Liquid Endosperm

Coconut Water is made from the cold-processed juice of ripened Coconuts. It nourishes, hydrates and protects the skin and hair.

 

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil 

Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) is a superb plant kernel oil that offer exceptional emollient benefits. 

 

Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract 

Coffee Seed Extract is a natural extract of the seeds of Coffea Arabica. Coffee seeds contain stimulant caffeine and natural anti-oxidants.

 

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract 

Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Extract is a natural source of Vitamin C.

 

Decyl Glucoside

Decyl Glucoside is a non-ionic, mild cleansing agent. Decyl Glucoside is derived from the sugar of corn.

 

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil 

Rosa Moschata Oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid,

 

Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract

Emblica Fruit Extract is a 100% natural super anti-oxidant that helps the skin defend against environmental aggression.

 

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract 

Ginkgo Leaf Extract is a natural extract of the leaves of Ginkgo Biloba. Ginkgo leaves contain anti-oxidants and have been used traditionally to enhance circulation.

 

Glycerin

Glycerin, derived from vegetal sources, is an emollient and a humectant that binds moisture to the hair and scalp. Glycerin is an odorless, colorless liquid that has a wide variety of applications. Naturally derived from plant sources, glycerin is a humectant meaning it attracts water to itself.

 

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Goji Fruit Extract is a natural extract from the fruit of Lycium Barbarum. Goji berries offer anti-oxidants and excellent hair and scalp conditioning.

 

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract

Grapefruit Peel Extract is a plant-based astringent that conditions and purifies the hair and scalp.

 

Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil

Green Coffee Lipactive is a coffee plant extract containing squalene, vitamins, terpenes, and sterols.

 

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract 

Green Tea Extract is a natural, polyphenol-rich anti-oxidant.

 

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein posesses conditioning, moisturizing and film-forming properties, fortifying hair quality.

 

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Wheat protein is rich in acidic amino acids which provide superior moisturizing effect.

 

Impatiens Balsamina Flower Extract 

Impatiens Balsamina Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Garden Balsam that is highly aromatic.

 

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil 

Impatiens Balsamina Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Garden Balsam that is highly aromatic.

 

Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract 

Irish Moss is a red seaweed that is known to enhance shine and smooth hair and combat dryness.

 

Jasminum Grandiflorum Oil 

Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute has a sensual, soothing fragrance that promotes a sense of harmony.

 

Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract

Jasmine (Jasminum Officinale) Essential Oil is a fragrant oil that may provide anti-fungal benefits.

 

 

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Jojoba Oil is obtained by cold pressing of the seeds of “Simmondsia Chinensis”. Jojoba is a light, fast absorbing carrier oil that does not weigh down hair and scalp.

 

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Made from organic Kakadu Plum, an Australian superfruit, this high ORAC scoring anti-oxidant provides UV protection and advanced conditioning.

 

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract 

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract is an extract of a giant brown Seaweed that adds shine to hair.

 

Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

Kukui Seed Carrier Oil is cold-pressed from the kernels – or the “nuts/seeds” – of the Kukui Nut tree. This carrier oil retains high levels of natural polyunsaturated fatty acids.

 

Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Oil 

Lavandin Oil has a strong, camphor-like smell with some light, floral undertones characteristic of Lavender.

 

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Extract see Lavender Essential Oil.

 

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil 

Bulgarian Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Essential Oil has a rich floral scent that smells like fresh lavender.

 

Lecithin

Lecithin is commonly found in soy. It is an excellent emollient and has water binding properties.

 

Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil

Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum) Essential Oil is derived from the peel of the lemon rind. Lemon is a natural anti-oxidant and astringent.

 

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract

Lemon Peel Extract is a powder derived from the peel of the lemon, Citrus Medica Limonum. This revitalizing extract is mildly astringent and aromatic.

 

Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil

Lemongrass Essential Oil is a citrus family aromatic that offers beneficial properties.

 

 

Pipturus Albidus (Mamaki) Leaf Extract 

Pipturus Albidus, known as Māmaki in Hawaiian is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family. Native Hawaiians used this plant for traditional healing practices.

 

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil

Mandarin (Citrus Nobilis) Essential Oil is a sweet citrus scent that is mildly floral.

 

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract 

Mandarin Peel Extract is derived from the Mandarin Orange. It offers a number of important bioactive functions.

 

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter 

Mango Butter has been used by the indigenous people of the forest regions of southeast Asia for centuries. It is known to be rich in anti-oxidants and emollients as well as Vitamins A and E.

 

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

Meadowfoam is a small, herbaceous winter-spring annual. It contains 98% fatty acids and is resistant to oxidation due to naturally occurring tocopherols.

 

Morinda Citarifolia Fruit Extract 

Noni Extract is obtained from the fruit of Morinda Citrifolia.It is a powerful anti-oxidant and calming agent with  revitalizing and soothing properties.

 

Avena Strigosa Seed Extract 

Aquarich® is an extract of black oats that contains polysaccharides and amino acids that improve the structure of the surface of the hair, making it easier to comb, improving shine, bounce back and minimizing split ends.

 

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract 

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis aromatic is derived from orange peels. This fragrant is rich in natural source vitamins and nutrients.

 

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Is a red seaweed which grows on coastlines of the North Atlantic. It is extremely rich in protein, trace elements, vitamins and minerals.

 

Panthenol

Panthenol is found in the vitamin B group and occurs in yeast and vegetables. Panthenol is thought to enhance formation of new cells and have healing and inflammation-relieving effects.

 

Carica Papaya (Papaya) Leaf Extract 

Papaya Leaf Extract offers many skin conditioning benefits.

 

 

Passiflora Edulis (Liliko'i) Fruit Extract 

Passion Fruit Extract is a woody, perennial vine that offers superior moisturizing benefits.

 

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Leaf Extract / Oil is derived from the Mint family. Peppermint has a strong, fresh, penetrating scent because of its high menthol content.

 

Phyto Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid, produced by fermentation from glucose and yeast extract, is a "natural moisturizer" that attracts and retains moisture.

 

Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract

Pineapple Extract is derived from the Pineapple fruit. It offers skin conditioning benefits due to it's soothing properties and natural enzymes.

 

Plantago Major Leaf Extract 

Plantain Leaves Extract is a natural extract of the leaves of Plantago Major. It has anti-oxidant properties and is used as a conditioning agent.

 

Plumeria Alba (Plumeria) Flower Extract

Frangipani is a white fragrant flower extract rich in flavonoids and essential oils. This extract offers a mild calming effect.

 

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil 

Prickly Pear Oil is a natural oil that is an emollient that offers advanced moisturizing.

 

Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract

Raspberry Leaf Extract is an anti-oxidant, astringent and general hair care active.

 

Rosa Damascena Flower Extract 

Damask Rose Flower Water is a natural aromatic floral water obtained from Damask rose flowers.

 

 

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil 

This natural oil is extracted from the seeds of the rosehip or wild rose.The anti-oxidant properties of this oil are derived from its oil-soluble tocopherols (Vitamin E) and carotenoids.

 

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract 

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract offers a range of hair conditioning benefits. It encourages circulation and clarity due to its astringent properties.

 

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil 

Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Leaf Essential Oil is an aromatic natural fragrance that offers astringent and clarifying benefits.

 

Ulva Lactuca Extract

Sea Lettuce Extract is known to pacify sensitivity while acting as a radical scavenger.

 

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Seabuckthorn Extract is a natural soothing agent that offers anti-oxidant and skin conditioning benefits.

 

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter 

Shea Butter is a plant lipid derived from the karite tree. It is an excellent emollient and has smoothing properties for dry hair and skin.

 

Corthellus Shiitake (Mushroom) Extract

Shiitake Mushroom is an antioxidant and soothing agent that is calming and protecting.

 

Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil 

Having originated in the Mediterranean region, Spearmint was widely used in Greece as an aphrodisiac. This aromatic essential oil is milder than peppermint, yet refreshing and invigorating.

 

Spirulina Platensis Extract 

Spirulina is a water soluble blue Algae Extract that is a free radical scavenger.

 

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Seed Oil is rich carrier oil that is rich in Vitamins A and E.

 

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil  

Sweet Almond Oil is an excellent emollient and is best known for its ability to soften, soothe and re-condition. It is an expressed oil from raw Almond kernels and exceptionally rich in fatty acids.

 

 

Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil 

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Essential Oil is a naturally derived emollient.

 

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil 

Tangerine Oil is an essential oil that is cold pressed from the peel of fresh Tangerines. It offers the full flavor and odor of fresh tangerines. It is refreshing and uplifting.

 

Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract

Is an extract derived from Tangerines is known to be a nourishing agent that is full of antioxidants.

 

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Vanilla (Vanilla Planifolia)  is a source of polyphenols. Protects the skin and hair from oxidative processes.

 

Tocopheryl Acetate 

Vitamin E Acetate provides all of the benefits of Vitamin E with proven anti-oxidant properties that fortify skin barrier.

 

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil

Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Germ Oil is pressed from the germ of the wheat kernel. It is high in Lecithin, Vitamins A,  D and E and is exceptional beneficial for dry hair and scalp.

 

Zingiber Zerumbet (Awapuhi) Extract

Wild Ginger, found in Hawaii, enhances hair shine and fortification.

 

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana ) Extract is derived from the leaves and bark of a deciduous shrub. It is naturally astringent and clarifying.

 

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil 

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is one of the most captivating and exotic floral essential oils.

 

Citrus Junos Peel Extract

Yuzu Peel Extract is a citrus based aromatic that offers a unique burst of citrus essence.

 

 

3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a derivative of ascorbic acid" that consists of Vitamin C bound to the third carbon position. This form of Vitamin C is very stable and soluble in both water and oil.

 

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract 

Hibiscus Extract is the extract of Hibiscus Flower which is rich in anti-oxidants and anthocyans.