Nutritive Amino Shampoo

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.

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.

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Extraction: amphoteric surfactant, surfactant, derived from coconut oil, which belongs to the family of betaines. Betaines have a mild detergent power and are usually used as co-surfactants.

Benefits: cleans without drying, enhances foam formation, non-irritable and reduces possible irritations caused by other surfactants. They also control the viscosity in cosmetic products and condition hair.

SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Extraction: sodium salt of cocoyl-glutamic acid. This natural ingredient is extracted directly from coconut oil.

Benefits: surfactant and cleaning agent.

POTASSIUM COCOYL RICE AMINO ACIDS

Extraction: vegetal origin sufractant and co-sufractant, biodegradable and commonly accepted in shampoo and shower gel making. It is obtained from coconut oil and rice oil.

Benefits: it takes care of gently cleaning and reducing irritation chances from other aggressive sufractants. It produces small bubbles.

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.

VEGETABLE INULIN

Extraction: a fructose polysaccharide extracted from plants. It is ideal for the production of shampoos. It is usually extracted from chicory (vegetable) root, but it is also present in other types of vegetables and also in garlic, onion, wheat, asparagus, artichoke...

Benefits: excellent moisturizer for skin and hair. It smooths skin and hair and acts as a natural non-ionic hair conditioner to smoothen hair fibres. Suitable for all hair and skin types.

SODIUM COCOYL AMINO ACIDS

Extraction: Type of amino acids obtained from plant origin substances and, in particular, from the acylation of coconut fatty acids with rice amino acids.

Benefits: This lipo amino acid complex is capable of lathering, cleansing and replacing primary surfactants. The type of foam obtained has a unique feel to the touch, it’s creamy and provides a delicate cleansing of the skin without any kind of damage since it’s made of substances known to the dermis, it’s not aggressive and doesn’t cause irritation. Hydrates and protects the skin, while having a strong foaming and cleansing power.

NATURAL PERFUME, NUTRITIVE AMINO SHAMPOO

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

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.

PROPANEDIOL

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.

PCA ETHYL COCOYL ARGINATE

Extraction: Biodegradable cationic amino acid surfactant derived from L-Arginine, pyrrolidone carboxylate and coconut fatty acids.

Benefits: Damaged hair has electrostatic charges which emerge when keratin is damaged and when it gets in contact with soap and water. PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate is a unique natural cationic surfactant that adds positive charges to compensate it. By avoiding antistatic electricity, it neutralises charges, flattens the fiber and has an anti-frizz effect. Gives shine, softness and protection to the hair while respecting the natural  hair structure and makes styling easier.

KIWI

Extraction: kiwi is originally from China and was introduced in New Zealand in 1904. It is cultivated as food for its nutritional properties.

Benefits: it has a high vitamin C content, contains lutein, a phytochemical with benefits for many diseases. It also has a concentration of fiber, is anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic. Its characteristic scent provides energy and a purifying sensation to skin.

PAPAYA

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the papaya, the fruit of the shrub plant of the genus Carica in the family Caricaceae.

Benefits: It has an outstanding content in papain, an enzyme that acts by increasing cell renewal through, achieving a much smoother and younger skin.

BANANA

Extraction: banana extract is obtained from maceration of banana fruit and almond oil.

Benefits: banana is one of the fruits with the most nutrients and containing vitamins, all of them essential to the skin. These contain significant quantities of Vitamin C and B6 which have a vital paper in integrity and skin elasticity maintenance. We shouldn’t forget it is also a fruit rich in magnesium, phosphor, folic acid and beta-carotene.

CUCUMBER

Extraction: cucumbers are fruits typically cultivated in spring and summer. They come from the Cucumis Savitus plant of the Cucurbitaceae family and are used in cosmetics for as moisturizers.

Benefits: The cucumber is composed 97% of water and also is rich in vitamin E. This, together with its natural oils and other alkaline minerals make it an excellent ingredient to repair, moisturize and revitalize skin. It helps rejuvenate skin and minimize the appearance of wrinkles thanks to its high content of antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that slow down premature aging and help in the production of collagen and elastin (substances responsible for keeping the skin young).

STRAWBERRY

Extraction: strawberry belongs to the Rosaceae family. Its fruit is edible and is cultivated mainly for gastronomic use.

Benefits: it has a high content of fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, folic acid and minerals. Strawberry extract has important moisturising and conditioning properties.

PEACH

Extraction: this ingredient is an excellent source of B complex vitamins, vitamin A and C, and lycopene that makes it beneficial to the skin. Peach extract is widely used in all cosmetic products.

Benefits: peach helps to reduce dark circles and spots. It also help to reduce wrinkles, which is why it is often found in anti-ageing products. Its protein content promotes tissue repair.

APPLE

Extraction: The apple is a very refreshing and moisturizing fruit because of its high water composition. It also has antioxidant properties.

Benefits: Apple is noted for its high content of both malic and tartaric acids, two acids that help to naturally remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. Apple helps nurture skin by improving blood flow, regulating pH levels and preventing black spots.  It also has softening, antiseptic and refreshing properties. Its high content of pectin makes it able to retain water.

RASPBERRY

Extraction: this ingredient is the oily extract of raspberry, the fruit of a wild plant known as Rubus Idaeus, of the family Rosaceae. It lives naturally in stony places or in granite soils of humid forests. It is orignary from Asia Minor, however, it is a plant that commonly grows temperate or cold climate areas.

Benefits: it contains vitamins A, D and E, and omega 3 and 6. It has moisturising and emollient properties. It repairs and protects all skin types, being very suitable for sensitive skin.

CAMELLIA SEED EXTRACT

Extraction: Camellia is an abundant flowering shrub. From its seeds waste after the extraction of camellia oil, we can obtain an extract with more than 60% saponins.

Benefits: Saponins replace common surfactants to create a generous foaming effect, with cleansing and antimicrobial actions in the formulation of cosmetic products. Apart from being an excellent foaming agent, it's a sustainable and 100% upcycled source, since it seizes the extraction of a secondary product as the tea to turn it into a rich foaming agent.

ARGAN OIL Eco

Extraction: argan is a small tree with a thorny trunk native to the southwestern region of Morocco. Its oil comes from the extract of the seeds that the tree produces. Its seed is similar to an almond and it is pressed manually until the oil is extracted. Argan oil extraction is a Berber tradition.

Benefits: known as liquid gold, its main function is to nourish the skin and keep hair silky, manageable and shiny. It is a potent moisturizer and contains vitamins (primarily vitamin E), antioxidants and essential fatty acids (80%). It does not leave excess oil on the skin and absorbs quickly, so it is suitable for oily and acne-prone skin types. It also has healing properties and works to sooth skin irritations and inflammation.

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.

AVOCADO OIL

Extraction: this vegetable oil is obtained by cold pressing the pulp and pit to extract the fruit’s natural virgin oils. Is is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, proteins and minerals and contains high concentrations of vitamins E, A, B2, B3.

Benefits: its protective and regenerative effect protect the skin from external agents. Studies have shown that it helps reduce dermatitis and to speed up the healing process. It improves the hydration of dry, cracked and damaged skin and also acts as an emulsifier.

ACEITE DE ALMENDRAS

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. 

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.

DEHYDROXANTHAN GUM

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.

IRISH MOSS

Extraction: Irish moss extract is a mucilage extracted from Chondrus crispus algae. Later, it is dried and pulverized. When rehydrated this extract is very versatile, it can be used as a thickening agent or for the production of resistant films.

Benefits: excellent moisturizing agent. Copolymers are typically used in hair products to form transparent gels. Irish moss extract an excellent natural alternative. It gently cleans and sooths skin and hair. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

POLYGLYCERYL-4 LAURATE/SEBACATE

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.

POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE / CAPRATE

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.

DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE

Extraction: Oily polymer obtained from rapeseed and sunflower oil

Benefits: It creates a film on the hair that cancels out electrical charges with wet hair. It eases styling, gives softness, hydration and shine. Provides an excellent final touch and control of split ends and hair breakage.

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.

SODIUM COCOYL THREONINATE

Extraction: Mild foaming surfactant suitable for the skin and hair. Derived from the amino acid L-threonine and coconut fatty acids.

Benefits: Produces a rich foam in weakly acidic conditions. Hydrates and softens the skin without causing a feeling of tightness. 

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.

DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Extraction: It is obtained from coconut oil and fermented sugar. This surfactant is one of the most gentle and respectful to the skin so it is tolerated by all types of skins.

Benefits: In addition to being an excellent cleaner and foam generator, it is also eco-friendly.

SODIUM GLUCONATE

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

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.

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 CHLORIDE

Extraction: sodium chloride is obtained from the mineral halite and is commonly known as table salt. It is a mineral essential for all biological organisms and is found in most tissues and body fluids.

Benefits: it is used to give flavour and to thicken the aqueous portion of beauty care products.

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.