Ingredients Glossary
Confused by Ceramides? Baffled by beta carotene? Our products are carefully chosen for their transformative benefits to the skin with uncompromising results in mind. Search our glossary below to find out all about the ingredients we use and what they do.
Algae Extract
Algae are a robust photosynthetic species that serve as the primary energy source for all marine life. Their extracts help repair damaged skin cells (promoting skin cell regeneration) and protect skin from environmental stressors.
Almond Oil
Exceptionally rich in fatty acids, almond oil soothes, softens & reconditions the skin. It is rich in Vitamins B + E, possesses anti-aging effects, and acts as a skin-rejuvenating emollient.
Antioxidants
A group of natural and synthetic ingredients that protect skin against environmental stressors like free radicals. Popular antioxidants include vitamins E and C, lycopene, green tea, and niacinamide.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAS)
These chemicals loosen the fluid that binds surface skin cells together, allowing dead ones to be whisked away. This "glue" becomes denser as we age, slowing down the natural cell-turnover process that reveals younger skin — AHAs exfoliate and hydrate for brighter, younger-looking skin. They easily penetrate skin’s surface to help eliminate dead skin cells and offer an alternative to harsh physical exfoliants.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
A fatty acid found in every cell in the human body, ALA reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores. Fat and water-soluble, ALA is highly absorbable and works alongside the body’s own antioxidant system.
Bergamot
A natural antibacterial and antiseptic, it also helps to even skin pigment and fade scars.
Beta Carotene
Essential for normal cell growth and turnover and found in certain fruits and vegetables, it helps maintain eye health and improve the skin’s tone and texture.
Broad Spectrum
A term for sunscreens proven to defend against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) radiation.
Broccoli
Broccoli Oil's unique combination of fatty acids makes for a wonderful non-greasy lubricative consistency which happens to mimic the molecular feel of silicone, making it a popular choice in personal care products. This cold pressed oil comes from the cruciferous family of vegetables, and contains sulforaphane which has detoxifying and antioxidative qualities. It also contains eurcic acid, which mimics human sebum and can help control the overproduction of sebum which can lead to acne.
Camelia Seed
Known in Japan as Tsubaki oil and used for centuries in skin care by the Japanese, it is a lightweight oil that easily absorbs into the skin. Rich in essential fatty acids, Omega 3 and 6 and high in oleic acid, camellia oil is rapidly absorbed and penetrates the deepest levels of the skin, resulting in increased softness and suppleness.
Ceramide
Naturally present in the skin, they help its forming of a protective barrier, to prevent water loss and give skin a feeling of softness.
Chamomile
This moisturizing botanical is known for calming inflammation while combating free-radical damage. It penetrates easily into skin’s surface layers and helps visibly minimise fine lines and discolouration.
Citric Acid
Found in many fruits, the antioxidant alpha hydroxy acid brightens and exfoliates the upper layers of the skin, encouraging new collagen formation.
Dragons Blood(Croton Lecheri)
Powerful healing ingredient that forms a protective, second-skin barrier when applied and boosts the effects of hydrating ingredients and help lock moisture in. Supports skin renewal and regeneration with its anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and healing properties.
Dunaliella Salina Algae Extract
Provides beta-carotenes to fight DNA damage.
Flavonoids
Anti ageing ingredient that helps increase skin thickness (thinning of the skin occurs with ageing) and improves skin hydration.
Frankincense
Restores tone to skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines. It absorbs toxins from the skin without being too drying, while also proving beneficial in tightening pores, toning the skin, and exfoliating.
Free Radicals
Molecules created in the body via exposure to sunlight, cigarette smoke, and pollution that damage skin cells leading to roughness, sagging, and wrinkling.
Fruit Enzymes
Typically sourced from fruits such as papaya, pineapple, and pumpkin, they break down dead skin cells, offering a gentle but thorough form of exfoliation.
Geranium Oil
We champion its remarkable staying power and ability to soothe and impart skin balance.
Glycerine
Glycerine soaps provide an exceptional amount of moisture and are suitable for those with sensitive skin.
Green Tea
Extracted directly from green-tea leaves, this potent antioxidant fights free radicals, improves the appearance of sun damage and has anti-aging impacts. Skin-soothing, antioxidant-rich and naturally derived, it helps refresh dry skin and visibly minimise discolouration.
Hibiscus
Stimulates circulation and supplies essential nutrients to the pores; excellent tonic properties assist in the elimination of toxins; restores the normal acid- alalkaline balance.
Himalayan Pink Salt
Detoxifying crystals aid in drawing out toxins and deep cleansing of the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
A natural compound found in the skin, it locks moisture into skin cells, boosts collagen and plumps up wrinkles and fine lines, while forming a protective barrier against harmful pollutants. It also can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water!
Immortelle
This plant has extremely potent healing properties that reduce the appearance of scars and helps to tighten loose skin and stimulate skin cell regeneration.
Jojoba Oil
Naturally rich in lipids and peptides creating a soft, silky, feel that has long lasting conditioning effects on the skin. Jojoba balances the sebum production (due to its close resemblance to human sebum) in all skin types and contains all forms of the natural antioxidant Vitamin E.
Kombucha Extract
Improving skin elasticity, tone and color, this black tea extract acts as a moisturizer to minimize wrinkles, acne scarring, and eczema.
L-Ergothioneine
Extraordinary dual action power active. First it catalyzes oxygen consumption in the mitochondria to optimize metabolism. Further it is a co-antioxidant to reduce oxidative stress and defend cellular DNA.
Lactobacilli Ferment
A probiotic-based, skin-conditioning antimicrobial.
Neroli
from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, this antioxidant has been used for centuries to stimulate new growth in skin cells, soften wrinkles and reduce fine veins and capillaries. Its scent is sophisticated, sparkly and bright and comes from the steam distillation of thousands of flower petals per ounce.
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3, it strengthens the skin's outer layers, improves elasticity, and curbs redness and irritation.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 are an excellent way to combat wrinkles, because they to help fight inflammation, provide UV protection, lock in moisture and visibly plump and increase radiance by strengthening skin’s moisture barrier.
Peptides
Tiny protein fragments that promote collagen growth and help repair skin.
PH
A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. A healthy skin barrier has an acidic pH of 4.5 to 5.5. And pH-balanced skin-care products generally fall on the slightly acidic side of neutr
Red Seaweed Algae
Naturally derived and rich in peptides, phytonutrients and antioxidants, this powerful extract hydrates and conditions by strengthening skin’s natural moisture barrier. Seaweed is one of th
Reservatol
Potent antioxidant’s unique multi-action approach helps improve skin function and appearance, neutralise free radicals,(cell damaging agents) and promote the production of the skin’s na
Retinol
Ultra-powerful, non-prescription vitamin A derivative that dramatically reduces the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and discolouration by accelerating surface skin exfoliation and renewal.
Rice Bran
Refines, brightens, and encourages cell turnover, while being an excellent choice for sensitive skin. Derived from whole rice grains, it has been shown to maintain a smooth, moisturized, a
Super Oxide Dismutase Complex
An anti-aging enzyme due to its ability to reverse free radical damage to skin and hair cells. Specifically, its ability to treat the type of oxidative stress implicated in androgenetic alopeci
Salicylic Acid
Removes excess oil and dead cells from the skin's surface, helping to reveal the healthy layer of skin underneath. It’s adept at helping to unclog any excess oil and impurities to prevent
Seaweed
The "grass of the ocean" is able to survive extreme conditions and adapt to ever-changing environments; it's ability to expedite skin renewal has earned it the moniker "elixir of youth".
Serum
Designed to deliver high concentrations of specific active ingredients to the skin which penetrate into the epidermis targeting specific concerns like wrinkles, brightness, acne or hydratio
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Stable form of Vitamin C Oil is 50 times more effective than ascorbic acid. Powerful antioxidant, stimulates collagen synthesis & promotes skin brightness.
Used in our AGE DEFENCE SPF 30 Moisturiser, it protects the skin from UVA and UVB radiation
Undaria Algae
A borown algae , rich in iodine, iron, potassium, calcium and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. Composed of molecules known as Fucoidan, which play a unique role in maintaining skin hydration.
UVA Ray
The wavelength of ultraviolet light that leads to signs of aging by destroying existing collagen and elastin within the skin and undermining the body's ability to create more of each. They are constant throughout the year, which is why sun protection should be worn daily regardless of season.
UVB Ray
The high-energy wavelength of ultraviolet light that leads to darkened pigment in the form of tanning, freckles and age spots — plus, of course, sunburns.
Vitamin B3
B3 minimises visibly has serious brightening and anti-aging abilities, even’s skin tone and improves its radiance. Its strengthens the skin’s barrier function, retaining hydration and keeping skin-damaging irritants out – think pollution, dirt, and oil clogging pores
Vitamin B5
Also known as panthenol or pantothenic acid, Vitamin B5 is extremely beneficial for skin and hair, helping to enhance suppleness, hydrate and calm skin irritation. Naturally found in foods such as broccoli, B5 hydrates and softens by helping skin’s surface attract and retain water. By improving skin’s moisture barrier, B5 can help defend against potential irritants.
Vitamin B6
Naturally found in foods such as bananas, B6 helps visibly improve skin texture and hydration by working alongside the body’s natural antioxidant response system for a healthier-looking complexion.
Vitamin C
C helps to lighten and brighten skin naturally to fight dark spots, while promoting collagen production and defend against free radical damage.
Ylang Ylang
An anti-irritant and antioxidant, it helps reduce free radical damage and maintain healthy skin, while also serving as an effective, natural sunscreen.
Zinc
Anti-irritant and antioxidant, it helps reduce free radical damage and maintain healthy skin, while also serving as an effective, natural sunscreen.