Co Wash Conditioner

WATER

Extraction:  water is an element present in most cosmetic products and is the most important raw material. In the cosmetics industry, purified water is used in a process to eliminate any solid particle that may contain water in order to achieve a higher degree of purity and quality.

Benefits: water helps to cleanse the body. Hydrates and improves the effect of other active ingredients, provides softness and delays premature aging of the skin.

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

Extraction: it is harvested from plants (soy or coconut oil for example) by hydrolysis of fats and by fermenting sugars. Glycerol is found naturally in skin and is considered a self-healing compound.

Benefits: it is one of the many substances in the skin that helps maintain the outer barrier and prevents dryness and peeling. It leaves skin feeling nourished and works to treat acne. It also prevents the accumulation of fat and improves the appearance of hair. Vegetable glycerin can be used as a diluent and as an alcohol substitute when preparing herbal extracts.

ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: it is derived from plant sources such as corn.  

Benefits: they are fatty alcohols that are used in cosmetics as emulsifiers. They are also used as thickeners, to increase the foamability of a product or to improve foam stability. It softens the skin and leaves a non-greasy feeling after application.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: mixture of cetyl and stearic alcohols that are produced naturally in plants.

Benefits: these alcohols have the ability to prevent emulsions from separating between their oily and watery parts. These ingredients are also used to alter the thickness of liquid products, to increase foam capacity or to stabilize them.

ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: It is a linear chain fatty alcohol with 20 carbon atoms, generally obtained through the hydrogenation of arachidic acid or arachidonic acid, which are present in peanut oil.  

Benefits: It is used as an emulsifying, thickening and emollient agent in cosmetics

PERFUME CURLY POWER

Unique natural perfume that combines notes of fruits such as apricot, lychee and peach, sweet orange, lemon, grapefruit, with notes of rose and bergamot.

SODIUM LACTATE

Extraction: it is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beetroot.  

Benefits: it is a humectant; it hydrates the skin by keeping water in the deepest layers of the skin. Helps prevent water loss and supplies a feeling of elasticity. It works as a keratolytic agent, which means it helps remove dead cells from the skin's surface, contributing to its overall healthy functions and helping to improve skin problems such as keratosis pilaris, rough texture, and dry and dull skin.

ARACHIDYL/BEHENYL BETAINATE ESYLATE

Extraction: It is plant-based source such as corn.  

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier. It is also used as a thickener, to increase the foamability of a product or to improve foam stability. It softens the skin, and it leaves a non-greasy feeling after application."

BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Sourcing: Vegan ingredient of vegetable origin, mainly vegetable oils.

Benefits: Has the properties of an emulsifier, helping to keep the water and oil phases of the formula blended together. It also acts as an emollient, preventing moisture from evaporating from the surface of the skin, and providing a pleasant texture to the skin when the product is applied.

CHIA SEED OIL

Extraction: chia seeds are a herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family. Chia seed oil is obtained by cold pressing the chia seeds.

Benefits: Chia seeds are one of the best known superfoods. Its oil contains up to 60% concentration of Omega 3 and has shown to have remarkable benefits for sensitive skin.

LINSEED EXTRACT

Extraction: linseed comes from flax, a herbaceous plant excellent as a textile fibre. The central part of its seed is rich in proteins containing arginine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid, as well as other essential amino acids.

Benefits: these amino acids have regenerating and strengthening properties for the hair. In addition, they promote the alignment of hair fibers, reducing frizz.

SHEA BUTTER

Extraction: it is harvested from the fruit of the African Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) and provides numerous benefits to the skin and hair thanks to its rich composition vitamins (A, D, E and F) and minerals.

Benefits: illuminates skin and hair, and provides additional hydration and elasticity. It is an excellent cell regenerator that offers intense hydration and long-lasting nutrition. It also acts as a natural sunscreen by combating UVA and UVB rays. It provides healing, properties and provides protection against cold weather damage.   

PEQUI OIL

Extraction: this oil is extracted from Pequi, a tropical tree originally from the savannah, which is very rich in oleic and palmitic fatty acids and a source of provitamin A.

Benefits: it is particularly effective on rebel, curly and frizzy hair as it helps to maintain its natural shape and reduce frizz for more than 24 hours. At the same time, it deeply nourishes and protects the hair from damage caused by exposure to UV rays."

CHIA EXTRACT

Extraction: It is obtained from the cold pressing of chia seeds, a herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family.  

Benefits: Chia seeds are one of the best-known superfoods. Helps skin retain moisture and protects it from drying out. In addition, it prevents premature skin ageing.

BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1

Extraction: it is an anionic polysaccharide rich in fucose of biotechnological origin that is produced by bacterial fermentation of plant-based substrates.  

Benefits: moisturising and soothing cosmetic active ingredient for the skin and that has hair conditioning and repairing properties. It provides long-lasting hydration through the fixation of water to the epidermis by forming a moisturising film that does not become occlusive. This film gives us a smooth and slippery touch on skin and hair without leaving shine or a sticky feeling.

LACTIC ACID

Extraction: lactic acid is used to balance the pH of cosmetic products.

Benefits: this ingredient allows cosmetics to be milder for skin and hair.

ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE

Extraction: obtained from the condensation of a mild fatty alcohol (arachidoyl alcohol) and glucose.  

Benefits: It is a surfactant (cleanser) and mild emulsifier. It is most often used to improve the texture of skin care products such as face creams.

POTATO STARCH

Extraction: this ingredient in extracted from potato and acts as a thickener and gentle emulsifier.

Benefits: this emulsifier adds natural texture to the products. Its emollient properties add extra hydration and rapid absorption to the skin.

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Extraction: this ingredient is derived from glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from vegetable oils. It is found naturally in the human body so it will not damage skin.

Benefits: acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface to give it a soft, smooth and light appearance. It also slows down water loss by forming a protective barrier and protects skin against the damage caused by free radicals. Furthermore, in terms of formulation, it helps to stabilize oil-water emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances present.

GLYCERYL OLEATE CITRATE

Extraction: is a biological compound consisting of citric acid and vegetable oils. +

Benefits: this fatty acid monoglyceride is used as an emulsifier and stabiliser for water and oil emulsions. It also contributes to the even distribution of the product during use.

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.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

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

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

XYLITOL

Extraction: this natural sweetener is extracted from the bark of the birch tree.

Benefits: Xylitol is not fermentable by oral bacteria. This ingredient maintains a neutral oral pH which helps prevent cavities from forming and the erosion of enamel. Cavities are formed when oral bacteria consume sugars present in the mouth and generate acids, which erode tooth enamel.

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.

SODIUM BENZOATE

Extraction: benzoic acid salt that is naturally found in blueberries, prunes, cinnamon and apple.

Benefits: it is used as a cosmetic preservative to prevent the growth and proliferation of fungi and bacteria in the products. 

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Extraction: is the potassium salt of sorbic acid that occurs naturally in mountain berries (Sorbus aucuparia).

Benefits: acts as a preservative, protecting cosmetics from deterioration by preventing or delaying the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. This compound is easily metabolized by the body and produces water and CO2, therefore it is completely harmless.

SODIUM LEVULINATE

Extraction: Sodium Levulinate is a 100% natural preservative obtained from starch and vegetal inulin.

Benefits: It is a gentle preservative proved to be able to control microorganism colonies without altering the integrity, colour or pH of other ingredients included in the final product. It is especially used in the preservation of fresh ingredients.

BENZYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: benzyl alcohol is a mild preservative widely used in cosmetics for products with an aqueous base. It is produced by fermenting sugary plant solutions and is approved by the certifier “Ecocert”.

Benefits: prevents cosmetics and personal care products from deteriorating and becoming contaminated by preventing the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. It works as an antiseptic, astringent and freshener.

CAPRYLIC ACID

Extraction: it is a saturated fatty acid with an oily, colourless consistency. It is a minor part of coconut and palm kernel oil.

Benefits: it acts as a natural emollient surfactant.

SODIUM ANISATE

Extraction: Sodium Anisate is a 100% natural preservative obtained from anise and fennel.

Benefits: It is a gentle preservative proved to have a great mitotic inhibitor activity without altering the integrity, colour or pH of other natural ingredients included in the final product. It is especially used in the preservation of fresh ingredients.

LIMONENE

Extraction: it is a monoterpene of natural origin that is found in many citrus fruits such as lemon. It is a colorless liquid with a light, fresh and sweet citrus aroma.

Benefits: widely used to make fragrances and flavors. It is a main component of many essential oils.

LINALOOL

Extraction: monoterpene with floral aroma and a touch of menthol. This natural fragrance, is sweet and smooth. It is produced by a wide variety of plants such as mint, cinnamon, citrus fruits and birch trees.

Benefits: widely used to make fragrances and flavors. It is a main component of many essential oils.

CITRAL

Extraction: also known as geranial, is a natural compound with lemon citrus aroma. It comes from the essential oils of a series of plants that include: lemon grass, lemon myrtle, lemon and orange blossom.

Benefits: it is used in perfumes as a natural component of essential oils. It is refreshing, rich in vitamins, stimulates microcirculation and nurtures tissues.

GERANIOL

Extraction: It is a monoterpene that is found in natural essential oils. It is found naturally in plants such as geranium and lemon.

Benefits: it is widely used as an ingredient of fragrances due to its rose-like scent. It is also used in many products to generate grapefruit, plum, pineapple, peach, lemon and cranberry scents.