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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.

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Extraction: sunflower oil is obtained from Helianthus Annus sunflower seeds.

Benefits: rich in omega-6 and vitamin E, sunflower seed oil is used in the cosmetics industry as skin repairing agent. Prevents skin dehydration and has soothing, nourishing and antibacterial properties. It is perfect for treating all skin types including: dry, normal, oily and acne prone skin.

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.

Extraction: natural pentylene glycol is obtained from renewable plant-based sources such as sugar cane or maize.

Benefits: commonly used in moisturising creams and lotions for its hydrating properties, which help retain moisture in the skin. It also has antibacterial and preservative effects, helping other active ingredients act better on the skin.

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.

Extraction: It is a compound obtained by the reaction of cetearyl alcohol with sugars derived from wheat.

Benefits: It is an emulsifying agent that promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by altering the surface tension (water and oil). It reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the uniform distribution of the product when used.

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.

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.

Extraction: a vegetable ingredient obtained from coconut.

Benefits: presents a high level of biocompatibility with skin and therefore has the ability to penetrate deep and help skin to repair itself. It acts as an emollient and provides skin with incredible softness.

Obtención: El aceite de almendras está compuesto por grasas monoinsaturadas (grasas saludables que se encuentran en alimentos de plantas), ácido oleico y ácidos linoleicos (como el Omega 3 y 6). El color es casi transparente, con toques amarillos o dorados, no tiene un aroma muy fuerte.

Beneficios: Actúa como estimulante en la formación de colágeno y elastina dando firmeza y elasticidad a los tejidos. Mejora y previene las arrugas y las estrías, de ahí que el aceite de almendras sea recomendado en diversos tratamientos anti-celulitis. Es antiinflamatorio, reparador y cicatrizante, protege la barrea cutánea, frena el envejecimiento y protege de los rayos UV, contiene vitamina E. 

BABASSU OIL

Extraction: the Babassu palm is an Amazonian species that can reach up to 20 meters in height. This vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of the babassu palm. The oil is a powerful antioxidant and natural firming agent with properties similar to those of coconut oil.

Benefits: it is a non-greasy butter that is absorbs quickly into skin and has excellent smoothing and moisturizing properties. Traditionally used in Brazil to treat skin irritations, Babassu oil effectively treats dry, itchy, inflamed and eczema prone skin. It also helps moisturize dry skin and balance the moisture of oily skin without leaving shine residue so it is suitable for all skin types.

Extraction: This plant-derived hydroxyketone is obtained from wheat and rapeseed through an eco-responsible process based on renewable vegetable raw materials

Benefits: The self-tanning effect of hydroxyketone is due to the coloration of the top layer of the epidermis. Hydroxyketone reacts with amines, peptides and amino acids in the stratum corneum to generate brown melanoidins. It is a harmless and pleasant reaction for the skin that doesn't need sun exposure. It is very different from the melanogenesis phenomenon generated by UV stimulation.

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. 

Natural perfume with fruity notes of melon and peach, floral notes of violet, jasmine and rose and bergamot.

Extraction: The erythrulose is a monosaccharide obtained from corn through an eco-responsible process based on renewable plant raw materials.

Benefits: It has the same properties as dihydroxyacetone, by reacting with the amines, peptides and amino acids of the stratum corneum through the so-called Maillard reaction, which leads to production of brown compounds, melanoidins. These pigments, linked to the proteins of the skin, provide a long-lasting tanning effect in a matter of hours. Provides a sun-kissed effect, a long-lasting, natural-looking tan and a softer effect on the skin.

Extraction: It is obtained from carob pulp. Fruit of Ceratonia siliqua L., an evergreen tree growning in warm Mediterranean regions with calcareous soils and subspontaneous in dry and stony places not far from the sea.

Benefits: It is a low molecular weight molecule, with a structure close to glucose and which is involved in numerous cellular processes. When inositol comes into contact with a melanocyte, this active stimulates melanin production by increasing the synthesis of the main second messenger of melanin generation, DAG. Stimulating the natural tanning process of the skin.

Extraction: cranberries grow from a shrub half a meter in height that produces dark, bluish or reddish berries. It is classified as a super fruit for its high rich antioxidant and nutritional properties.

Benefits: cranberries nurture the skin and are rich in both vitamin B and C. It are also rich in antioxidant polyphenols that work to combat the oxidative damage caused by solar radiation. They are a powerful rejuvenator that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and also improves the formation of collagen.

Extraction: It is an acidic heteropolysaccharide soluble in water, and it is produced mainly by a large number of soil microbes, such as: Agrobacterium, Rhizobium and Pseudomonas.

Benefits: It offers good suspension properties, stabilising emulsion particles and preventing sedimentation. In addition, it adapts to all kinds of pH environments.

Extraction: carrot is a vegetable from the Apiaceae family. It contains carotenoids and vitamin B6, and it is used in food, both raw and cooked, thanks to its good nutritional profile, and its content of vitamins and minerals.

Benefits: its high content in carotenoids and vitamin C acts as a photo-protective shield. Combats and prevents oxidative stress caused by blue light, either natural or produced by electronic devices with screens. it revitalises and improves general skin tone.

Extraction: Levulinic Acid is a 100% natural preservative obtained from the degradation of cellulose.

Benefits: it is a mild preservative that control colonies of microorganisms without altering the integrity, colour or pH of the other ingredients included in the product. It has very good antibacterial properties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Extraction: citric acid is a weak organic acid found in fruits such as lemons and oranges. Lemon juice contains approximately 5-8% citric acid.

Benefits: citric acid and its salts: Diammonium, Potassium and Sodium help to preserve cosmetics since they are metal chelating agents. Citric acid and its salts are also added to cosmetics to help regulate the acid / base levels. Functions as a powerful antioxidant and helps to regulate and maintain skin’s hydration and elasticity.

Extraction: natural polysaccharide of high natural weight derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose or corn syrup.

Benefits: it is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer and skin conditioning agent in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products. 1% of xanthan gum is used for cosmetic formulations.

Extraction: gluconic acid ester obtained via bio-fermentation.

Benefits: a composed of multiple hydroxyl groups that attract water, leading to increased skin hydration.  In other words, it acts as a humectant.

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.

Extraction: it is the hydrogenated version of squalene. It is an aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It has a 100% natural origin.

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

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. 

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.

Extraction: Calcium salt from gluconic acid. 

Benefits: It is used as a skin humectant and conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations.

ALOE VERA POWDER

Extraction: Aloe Vera is a perennial plant native to warm climates. The gel contained in its leaves is commonly used in skin treatments due to its many beneficial properties.

Benefits: Known as an astringent, this plant also has moisturizing, regenerating, rejuvenating and antibacterial properties. These properties are perfect for revitalizing skin. It also functions as a deep cleansing agent, opening pores and eliminating toxins that cause the disruptions in the skin’s normal functioning. It also benefits the hair by restoring shine and helping to eliminate excess dandruff and scalp irritations. It is used especially effective for treating skin irritations, blemishes and acne.

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.

Extraction: Panthenol is derived from vitamin B5, obtained from pantothenic acid, which is found in foods like vegetables and cereals.
Benefits: Panthenol deeply hydrates, improves elasticity, and repairs both hair and skin. It strengthens the hair fibre, reduces frizz, and soothes irritations. Additionally, on the skin, it promotes cell regeneration, providing softness, shine, and protection against external aggressions.

Obtaining: The vegan keratin amino acids are obtained through biofermentation and sustainable, cruelty-free practices. They represent a vegan and sustainable alternative to traditional animal-derived keratin.

Benefits: These amino acids are highly compatible with hair and skin fibers. They penetrate the hair and skin, helping to repair, strengthen, and improve moisture retention. In hair products, they enhance elasticity, reduce frizz, and provide softness. In skincare formulas, they offer a hydrating and conditioning effect.

Sourcing:  Glycerin ester and amino acid derived from sugar beet. 

Benefits: It is an active conditioner that provides an excellent moisturising, softening and anti-frizz effect to the hair.

Extraction: 100% natural ingredient obtained from sugarcane and approved by Ecocert. It is biodegradable, making it the perfect natural alternative to petroleum glycols.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics as a moisturizing agent, solvent and emollient. Its sensory properties help reduce skin irritations. They also control viscosity.

Extraction: also known as pyroglutamic acid or pidolic acid, it is found in mammalian tissues. Its synthesis can be made from glutamic acid, an amino acid present in fruits and vegetables, fats and molasses.

Benefits: it has an excellent moisturising effect that provides an improvement in the appearance of the hair, increasing its density, elasticity and shine. An excellent solution for hair that has suffered physical damage or is subjected to chemical treatments.

Extraction: this is a multifunctional oligopeptide protein derived from the emblematic African Baobab tree, also known as the tree of life.

Benefits: excellent for hair care and prevention of ageing. This exotic ingredient repairs damaged hair, increasing its elasticity, protecting it from UV rays and nourishing it from root to tip.

Extraction: obtained from olive oil fatty acids.  

Benefits: It acts as an emollient, softening the skin and as a hair conditioner. Leaves hair easy to comb, flexible, soft and shiny and gives volume, lightness and shine.

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.

Extraction: this seaweed is one of the great riches of the Menor Sea. It contains the highest levels of protein and amino acids of its species. In addition, it has a high concentration of mycosporin-type amino acids, due to its great exposure to the sun's rays.

Benefits: improves the structure of the hair, considerably increasing the elasticity and resistance of hair fibers. It also provides protection against external aggressions, dehydration and frizz.

Extraction: extracted from the leaves of the olive tree, a tree that is usually found in the Mediterranean areas of Europe and Africa. The olive branches, from where the leaves are collected, are traditionally recognised as symbols of peace.

Benefits: it has antioxidant and antibacterial properties. In the same way, it maintains the skin in optimal conditions and acts as a fragrant agent.

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.

Extraction: It is a carbohydrate polysaccharide that is naturally derived and then combined with a starch.  

Benefits: It has multiple functions in cosmetics, including binding agent, emulsifier, moisturiser, texture enhancer, and film-forming agent. Sometimes used as an alternative to glycerine, maltooligosyl glycoside gives cosmetic products a smooth feel and has soothing properties.

Obtaining: This ingredient is derived from hydrolysed proteins (such as soy, wheat, or silk) modified with cationic groups derived from coconut oil, through a reaction with epoxides like propylene oxide. The result is a quaternised hydrolysed protein with conditioning properties.

Benefits: Thanks to its positive charge, it effectively adheres to hair and skin surfaces, providing long-lasting conditioning even after rinsing. It improves combability, reduces static, and repairs damaged areas of the hair. It also imparts a soft feel and enhances skin texture in body care products.

Extraction: it is produced by partial hydrolysis of corn, wheat or potato starch.  

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics as a moisturiser to keep water in products, as well as on the skin.

Extraction: polysaccharide derived from carbs’ fermentation like glucose or corn syrup.

Benefits: it is used as binder stabilizer and skin conditioning agent in a great variety of cosmetics and personal care products including bathroom toiletries, make-up, skincare, haircare and toothpaste.

Extraction: Lactic acid is obtained from the natural fermentation of sugars and is used to adjust the pH of cosmetic products due to its acidic nature.

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

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.

Extraction: natural scent with citrus notes of lemon, orange and grapefruit, combined with a sweeter touch of blackcurrant, peach and rose.

Benefits: a fragrance that gives the product a refreshing aroma. This natural scent is used in the Hair Radiance Keratine Spray.

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.

Extraction: 100% vegetable material derived from the endosperm of the Caesalpinia spinosa plant, native to Peru.

Benefits: works as a thickening agent, emulsion stabilizer and texturizer in cosmetic products.

Extraction: lauric acid ester, a saturated fatty acid with antibacterial properties, and Polyglycerin-4. It is a natural, biodegradable ingredient approved by Ecocert.

Benefits: acts as a skin conditioner, emollient, solubilizer and emulsifying agent.

Extraction: caprylic acid monoester, a saturated fatty acid with antifungal properties, and Polyglycerin-6. It is a natural, biodegradable ingredient approved by Ecocert.

Benefits: acts as a skin conditioner, emollient, solubilizer and emulsifying agent.

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.

Extraction: also known as alguinic acid, it is a polysaccharide that comes from brown seaweed, more precisely from its cell wall.

Benefits: it has a huge capacity to absorb water, in fact it swells creating a gelatinous structure. For this reason it is used as a binder and emulsifier, creates a surface film and regulates the viscosity of the formulation it is part of.

Extraction: Manufactured by fermentation of glucose syrup derived from the corn renewable raw material.

Benefits: It is a chelating agent that inactivates metal ions to prevent deterioration of cosmetic products

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. 

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.

Extraction: this essential oil is obtained from the lemon, an acidic citrus fruit high in vitamins, especially in vitamin C.

Benefits: purifies oily skin, opens clogged pores and improves acne-prone skin. Like many scented oils, lemon oil has antioxidant and calming properties which benefit the skin. It also provides benefits on the hair: it increases capillary resistance prevents the scalp from over drying and treats dandruff.

Obtaining: it is obtained from the peel of the fruit of the Citrus aurantium tree, also known as the bitter orange tree, typical of Mediterranean countries.

Benefits: this essential oil is used in perfumes for its fresh and citrusy aroma, and is common in skincare and aromatherapy for its calming and relaxing properties.

Obtaining: Pinene is a natural compound mainly obtained from essential oils derived from pine resins and needles, as well as from other aromatic plants such as rosemary and eucalyptus.

Benefits: In cosmetics, pinene provides antioxidant, soothing, and antimicrobial properties. Its use enhances the formulation of skin and hair products, helping to revitalize, protect, and calm, while also offering freshness and a natural aroma.

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.

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.

Obtaining: Geranyl acetate is a monoterpenic ester naturally found in various essential oils, especially in citronella, palmarosa, geranium, yuzu, and carrot oils.

Benefits: It stands out for its soft, sweet, and floral fragrance, with fruity notes similar to rose or pear. It is frequently used in perfumery and cosmetics as an aromatic ingredient. In addition to its olfactory role, it has antimicrobial and repellent properties.

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.

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.   

Obtención: El aceite de almendras está compuesto por grasas monoinsaturadas (grasas saludables que se encuentran en alimentos de plantas), ácido oleico y ácidos linoleicos (como el Omega 3 y 6). El color es casi transparente, con toques amarillos o dorados, no tiene un aroma muy fuerte.

Beneficios: Actúa como estimulante en la formación de colágeno y elastina dando firmeza y elasticidad a los tejidos. Mejora y previene las arrugas y las estrías, de ahí que el aceite de almendras sea recomendado en diversos tratamientos anti-celulitis. Es antiinflamatorio, reparador y cicatrizante, protege la barrea cutánea, frena el envejecimiento y protege de los rayos UV, contiene vitamina E. 

Obtainment: Mixture of polyglycerides of vegetable origin that acts as a substitute for animal lanolin.

Benefits: Acts as a co-emulsifier, moisturiser and anti-wrinkle ingredient in cosmetic formula.

Extraction: The passion fruit natural aroma is obtained by cold-pressing Pasiflora edulis plant seeds.

Extraction: Tropical and exotic fragrance that is perceived immediately because it is very volatile. This aroma has a powerful calming effect. 

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.

Obtainment: Crambe oil is obtained from Crambe abyssinica seeds, a plant native to the Mediterranean area.

Benefits: Acts directly on the epidermis creating a delicate film that imparts comfort and protection to the skin. It is also an excellent moisturising agent.

Obtainment: Murumuru shortening is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of the native murumuru palm of Brazil (Astrocaryum murumuru).

 Benefits: It has moisturising, emollient, nourishing, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties. It has a high content of oleic, linoleic, lauric and myristic acids.

BABASSU OIL

Extraction: the Babassu palm is an Amazonian species that can reach up to 20 meters in height. This vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of the babassu palm. The oil is a powerful antioxidant and natural firming agent with properties similar to those of coconut oil.

Benefits: it is a non-greasy butter that is absorbs quickly into skin and has excellent smoothing and moisturizing properties. Traditionally used in Brazil to treat skin irritations, Babassu oil effectively treats dry, itchy, inflamed and eczema prone skin. It also helps moisturize dry skin and balance the moisture of oily skin without leaving shine residue so it is suitable for all skin types.

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.

Extraction: this vegetable oil is obtained from the seeds of the marula tree, a wild species native to southern Africa.

Benefits: This oil, known as the "African miracle", moisturizes, nourishes, revitalizes and provides antioxidants (it has 16% more antioxidants than other oils such as argan). It is especially suitable for dry and damaged skin. It is rich in vitamin C, strengthens the lipid barrier of the skin and protects it from harmful environmental damage.

Obtainment: cupuaçu butter is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of cupuaçu fruits (Theobroma grandiflorum), a tropical tree native to the Amazon rainforest that belongs to the same family as cocoa.

Benefits: this butter has a nutritional power 1.5 times superior to shea butter, it is emollient, moisturising, and absorbs water easily. It has a composition rich in unsaturated fatty acids, plant polyphenols and sterols that provide protection and hydration. It is also rich in B vitamins and vitamin C.

Obtainment: The passion fruit oil is extracted from the seeds of the exotic plant Passiflora edulis (passion fruit).

Benefits: It is rich in vitamin A and E, calcium, phosphorus and essential fatty acids. It is a light, non-greasy oil with a high antioxidant capacity. Moisturises and nourishes in depth, providing luminosity to the skin.

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Extraction: sunflower oil is obtained from Helianthus Annus sunflower seeds.

Benefits: rich in omega-6 and vitamin E, sunflower seed oil is used in the cosmetics industry as skin repairing agent. Prevents skin dehydration and has soothing, nourishing and antibacterial properties. It is perfect for treating all skin types including: dry, normal, oily and acne prone skin.

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.

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.

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.

Extraction: it is the hydrogenated version of squalene. It is an aliphatic triterpene extracted from rice bran, wheat germ and green olives. It has a 100% natural origin.

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

Extraction: rosemary is an aromatic, woody, evergreen shrub with many small branches. It can grow up to 2 meters in height. It grows on all types of soils, preferably dry, somewhat sandy and permeable soils. Its extract is obtained from the rosemary leaves via a maceration process.

Benefits: this rosemary extract provides significant anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties thanks to its high concentration of rosmarinic acid, which is used to treat sensitive and irritated skin. On the other hand, its carnosic acid and carnosol content act as antimicrobial agents, protecting against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. In general, this extract has a remarkable antiseptic and astringent properties which help to repair and strengthen hair growth from root to tip.

Obtained: Natural waxes alternative to paraffins, derived from olives. They are obtained by esterification of olive oil with a fatty alcohol and subsequent distillation of the resulting olive esters.

Benefits: Moisturising properties, less occlusive than synthetic waxes, and non-irritating. Thanks to their low molecular weight, they offer a smooth texture.