Shower Gel SolidPod Refill

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.

SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

Sourcing: Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is very mild surfactant based on L-glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. Derived from coconut oil and palm oil.

Benefits:  It is a mild cleanser with high foaming and cleansing power. Leaves skin soft and smooth and is well tolerated by sensitive and allergic 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.

SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE

Sourcing: it is a mild anionic surfactant without sulphates. It is obtained from the fatty acids of coconut oil.

Benefits: This surfactant has a very good foaming power forming a creamy lather. It has a conditioning effect on skin and hair providing a soft feel.

COCO GLUCOSIDE

Extraction: non-ionic surfactant and co-surfactant of vegetable origin, biodegradable and very suitable for use in shampoos and shower gels. It is obtained from renewable raw materials such as coconut oil and the sugar found in fruits.

Benefits: it reduces the potential for irritation caused by surfactants and improves hair styling, in addition to softening it.

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.

STEARIC ACID

Extraction: it is a natural emulsifiable obtained from glycerin and stearic acid.

Benefits: it is used in oily external fase cream formulations and allows to properly emulsify the physical filters in sunscreens.

COCOA BUTTER

Sourcing: Cocoa butter is obtained from the first cold pressing of the semilals of the fruit of Theobroma Cacao, a tropical tree native to the rainforests of the Amazon and some other river basins now cultivated in West Africa and tropical Asia. 

Benefits: Cocoa butter contains fatty acids such as palmitic, stearic and oleic. It has emollient, nourishing and repairing properties. It is also an antioxidant thanks to the vitamin E it contains, restores skin tone and elasticity and is responsible for protecting the skin from external aggressions.

BETAINA

Sourcing : Derived from sugar beet roots.

Benefits: It is a mild surfactant. Provides immediate and long-term hydration and moisturising. Manages the skin's water balance and strengthens the skin barrier. Protects the skin barrier from surfactants.

CRAMBE ABYSSINICA

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.

PERFUME SHOWER GEL SOLIDPOD

Natural perfume. So yummy that you will melt. Its done thanks to its aromatic yet soft fruity scents. Enjoy hair cleaning sessions with raspberry, strawberry along with notes of vanilla and violet.

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.

MANGO BUTTER

Obtainment: Mango butter is obtained by cold-pressing the mango seeds are inside the fruit bone.

Benefits: It has emollient, softening and nourishing properties. It also has a great oxidative capacity,helping to heal wounds and regenerate the skin. Mango butter is rich in calcium, potassium and vitamins A, B, E and C. It is especially suitable for treating skins damaged by the sun.

ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE

Extraction: this oligosaccharide formed by glucose units is obtained from the natural sugars sucrose and maltose.

Benefits: this type of oligosaccharides promotes healthy oral microbiota by preventing the accumulation of foreign or harmful bacteria that cause bad breath, cavities or tartar buildup. It can also act as an emollient and helps increase water retention.

GLYCERYL OLEATE

Extraction: natural monoester derived from glycerol and oleic acid. Creates water-oil emulsions where water is the most abundant compound, but it can also be used as a co-emulsifier and thickener for formulations where the composition is mostly oil.

Benefits: it is used as an emulsifier and non-ionic co-surfactant in various skin and hair care products. Leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.

ORANGE WATER

Sourcing: Extract obtained from Sweet Oranges.

Benefits: It has antiseptic, soothing, moisturising, healing and venotonic properties. Its flavonoid, vitamin C and vitamin B3 content make it a good antioxidant and protective treatment against the action of the sun's rays. In addition, these active ingredients stimulate the generation of collagen.

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.

RICE STARCH

Extraction: Rice starch is a natural polymeric carbohydrate. It is the main component of rice, and is composed of amylose and amylopectin. When isolated from the rest of components, it comes in the form of a white powder.

Benefits: It is used as a natural alternative to talc. It has a very soft and pleasant touch, and absorbs the excess of sebum to achieve a matte finish. It helps to fix the makeup, which remains more time intact on skin.

KAHAI OIL

Sourcing: It is obtained by pressing the nuts of the Cacay tree and is considered a ""superfood for the skin"" due to its high content in vitamin E, linoleic acid and bioretinol.

Benefits: it has been used since ancient times for its emollient, regenerative and antioxidant properties. It provides luminosity, nourishment, long-lasting hydration, softness, elasticity and firmness to the skin. It helps to diminish dark spots and small imperfections, promotes cell regeneration, helps regulate sebum production and restore its natural balance. It generates a film on the skin protecting it and maintaining hydration.

ALOE VERA POWDER Eco

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.

CITRIC ACID

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.

GLUCOSE

Extraction: it is a natural polysaccharide that is obtained from different plant species.

Benefits: this polysaccharide acts as a prebiotic in the formulation of the deodorant. It prevents body odour causing bacteria (Staphylococcus epidirmidis and Corynebacterium xerosis) from adhering to the skin and spreading around the armpit.

JACKFRUIT

Sourcing:It is obtained from the fruit of the jackfruit tree, known as Jackfruit. It is native to Indonesia, and its fruits are large in size.

Benefits: Jackfruit is considered a superfood due to its rich nutrient profile: proteins, vitamin B, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and carbohydrates. It provides nutrition and hydration to the skin."

ORGANIC HYPERICUM OIL Eco

Sourcing: Obtained by maceration of the flowers of Hypericum perforatum L.

Benefits: It is made up of red pigments (hypericin), flavonoids and essential oil, which give it anti-inflammatory, antiviral properties and promote tissue epithelialisation. It is especially indicated for treating sunburn, insect bites, wounds, painful ulcers and urticaria.

AVENA

Sourcing: Oats are a very nutritious cereal rich in vitamins and minerals with dermocosmetic qualities.

Benefits: Powerful cleansing action, absorbs all the dirt and residues that accumulate in the pores. It takes care of the skin structure in a natural way and maintains its pH thanks to the proteins it contains. In addition, thanks to the lipids and water-absorbing substances it contains, it is excellent for preventing skin dehydration as it protects it from external aggressions while maintaining its protective barrier. It also promotes wound healing and is said to have soothing, anti-inflammatory, emollient and moisturising properties. 

LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT

Extraction: This probiotic-based ingredient is obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus. This lactic acid microorganism is used in the diet of different cultures. In Korea, they are derived from the cabbage.

Benefits: It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial protection. It is a natural and safe alternative to synthetic products.

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.

HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE

Extraction: oily liquid derived from vegetable oils and citric acid.

Benefits: it is used as an antioxidant, emollient and skin conditioner.

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.

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.