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MICA

Extraction: it is a silicate mineral composed by several thin, shiny, soft and flexible sheets.

Benefits: mica is used as a pigment in cosmetics. It provides brightness and luminosity.

SILICA

Extraction: silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly known as silica, is a main component of sand. It is a mineral obtained via the purification of quartz.

Benefits: works in cosmetics products as a thickening agent with an amorphous structure. It is also used as an anti-agglomerate or absorbent.

SQUALANE

Extraction: Triterpene aliphatic extracted 100% from vegetable oils of natural origin.

Benefits: It is a natural component of the skin and a good emollient and sebum constituent used in nourishing treatments for dry skin. It has antioxidant properties and stimulates the immune system.

COCONUT OIL

Extraction: coconut is a tropical fruit obtained from the coconut tree. Cold pressing thExtraction: the coconut is a tropical fruit obtained from the coconut tree. The oil is obtained by pressing the pulp of the coconut which produces a fat-like substance from which the coconut oil is later extracted. This vegetable oil is composed 90% of saturated fatty acids.

Benefits: coconut oil is one of the star ingredients in any beauty routine. It is perfect for hair care, serving as a conditioner to repair and restructure dry and damaged hair and help prevent breakage. It is rich in fatty acids that nourish and moisturize hair and leaves hair feeling smooth and silky. It is also great for skin, working as a powerful moisturizer by hydrating dry, damaged skin and leaving it feeling smooth and refreshed. Additionally, it has remarkable restorative and antioxidative properties.nditioner, it repairs damaged hair and restructures it increasing its resistance. Rich in fatty acids, it nourishes and hydrates the hair. Combined with rinsing, it leaves a soft and silky effect.

JOJOBA OIL

Extraction: jojoba oil is extracted from the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) nut (seed). Actually, it functions more like a wax that is liquid at room temperature than an oil. 96% of its composition consists of ceramides.

Benefits: highly moisturizing and nourishing. Ceramides cover the cells of the epidermis and to help regulate and intensify hydration. They are very similar to human skin, which is why they are absorbed and act quickly and are not oily to the touch. Jojoba oil also contains linoleic acid which is a very effective at restructuring and regenerating natural skin. Its vitamin E content also helps to rejuvenate skin and provides defence against free radicals. In addition, it is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin because it absorbs accumulated sebum and helps minimise breakouts. 

APRICOT KERNEL OIL

Sourcing: Oil squeezed from the kernel of the apricot, a tree that grows mainly in Central Asia and the Mediterranean coast.                                                                                         

Benefits: Apricot kernel oil penetrates easily into the skin and is easily absorbed without leaving a shiny or greasy residue. It contains omega 6, omega 9 and oleic acid which improve the skin's appearance by providing softness and hydration. It reinforces the skin barrier and has a high antioxidant power that prevents premature ageing and damage caused by free radicals. It also has anti-inflammatory, soothing and regenerating properties. It helps to improve skin tone, nourish the skin and visibly reduce the signs of ageing.

SEA FENNEL

Obtainment: It is a wax obtained from sea fennel, a coastal plant that fishermen used to take in their long trips because of its high content of vitamin C and minerals.

Benefits: It induces a reduction of sebum secretion, softens and eliminates wrinkles of the skin and leaves it completely uniform. The surface of the skin is much softer, wrinkles are attenuated and sebum levels are reduced with a matifying effect.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

Extraction: natural ester of vegetable origin of glycerin and caprylic acid.

Benefits: acts as an emulsion stabilizer and a moisturizing agent.

CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Extraction: derived from Coconut Oil and Glycerin, is considered an excellent emollient and skin repairing agent. It is a mix of fatty acids. It is not considered a sensitizing agent.

Benefits: it repairs the surface of the skin and prevents the loss of moisture and also works to thicken skin. They are neutral oils that do not irritate the skin, are easy to apply and are quickly absorbed.

P-ANISIC ACID

Obtainment: This ingredient is found naturally in the anise, an herb of the Apiaceae family native to South-West Asia and the eastern Mediterranean basin, and therefore, it is 100% plant-based.

Benefits: It is an innovative natural preservative, acts as a flavouring agent, preservative and and masks unpleasant odours.

SOYBEAN OIL

Extraction: it is obtained directly from the seeds of soybeans, a legume rich in proteins with great energetic and nutritional value. This oil high in vitamins (A, B6, B12 and K), calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Benefits: it is high in antioxidants and has moisturizing and firming properties. It also works to stimulate cell regeneration and sometimes works as a surfactant. It easily penetrates deep into skin to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, elastin and other proteins that help keep skin firm.

HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL

Extraction: it is obtained by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation. It is an oily liquid derived from vegetable oils that is used as an antioxidant and emollient. 

Benefits: it is used as a hair conditioner and softener. This hydrogenator helps prolong and maintain the stability of the aromas. 

VITAMIN E

Extraction: tocopherol or vitamin E, is naturally found in vegetable fats and oils, cereals, nuts and green and yellow leafy vegetables.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and also acts as a skin conditioning agent. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, helps improve skin tone, moisturizes and helps keep skin firm. For hair care, Holy Basil helps improve the blood circulation in the scalp which stimulates hair growth and helps to condition hair and provide shine.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

Extraction: fatty acid from vegetable origin. Beta-Sitosterol is naturally produced in many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It is similar to cholesterol, which occurs naturally in the skin and is considered part of the intercellular matrix of the skin.

Benefits: it provides a lot of hydration and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

SQUALENE

Extraction: aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It is 100% natural.

Benefits: it is a natural component and a good emollient and restores skin’s natural sebum content making it great for treating dry skin. It also has antioxidant properties and works to stimulate the immune system.

RED IRON OXIDE

Obtainment: Pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: Acts as a red coloring.

YELLOW IRON OXIDE

Extraction: pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: it acts as yellow colourant.

BLACK IRON OXIDE

Extraction: pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: it acts as black colourant.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Extraction: the titanium dioxide included in this formulation is from natural mineral origin, it is obtained from the rutile mineral.

Benefits: it has the ability to act as a solar protector reflecting and scattering radiations. It acts in the skin in a superficial way as a mirror, adding an effective barrier against sun rays. Its protection power is highly effective against UVA radiations, visible lighting and IR. It also acts as a dye or opacifier, thanks to its pure white colour.