Shine-Control Pack For Oily Skin

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.

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.

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.

ALOE VERA JUICE 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.

CAMOMILE Eco

Extraction: camomile is plant that has been used since ancient times in natural medicine and in the preparation of home remedies, creams, cosmetics and other skin products. It has also been traditionally used as a digestive infusion.

Benefits: works as a natural anti-inflammatory, calming and purifying agent. Chamomile stimulates the healing of minor wounds and inflammations of the skin, in a completely natural way. Applied in the facial routine, it relieves chafing, redness and skin rashes. It also has softening properties thanks to its essential oils and flavonoids, making it common in cosmetics products catering to sensitive skin. It takes care of skin without altering the hydrolipidic mantle or its physiological pH.

LIME

Extraction: lime, like other citrus fruits, contains a high concentration of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are two class 1 antioxidants. It also contains calcium, potassium and essential oils. The oil extracted from its peel is used in numerous cosmetic products.

Benefits: combats skin impurities, making it one of the best astringents. It rejuvenates the skin, keeps it radiant and protects against infections. It also promotes blood circulation making it ideal for treating cellulite.

BURDOCK

Extraction: it is a biannual plant of red thorny flowers that is commonly found in Europe. The leaves, roots and seeds of the plant are used, both in natural medicine and in cosmetics.

Benefits: burdock’s purifying and detoxifying properties make it great for use as a skin treatment for conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, eczema, herpes and eruptive skin diseases. It works as a decongestant and anti-inflammatory, heals damaged skin and helps prevent hair loss. It also has multiple other properties. It’s an antacid, anti-bacterial cleanser, treats oily skin, cleanses the skin and is good for hair regeneration.

HORSE TAIL

Extraction: equistem, commonly known as horsetail, is part of the vascular plant family and resembles alfalfa. Silica absorption is not usual among plants that grow on Earth, but horsetail is an exception.

Benefits: it is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, is an antioxidant and antiseptic and has antimicrobial and healing properties, making it beneficial for the body. It purifies skin deep down, helps to improve acne and is an excellent natural remedy to fight against stretch marks. This ingredient helps improve hair growth, treats dandruff and acts as a natural conditioner.

LIME ESSENTIAL OIL

Extraction: an exotic and aromatic fruit from the citrus family, this essential oil is obtained by cold pressing the lime peel.

Benefits: it is used as a natural perfume for its refreshing citrus scent. It has a high concentration of flavonoids - vegetables pigments that protect the body from oxidizing substances and contains vitamin C which has antiseptic properties, meaning it eliminates the microbes that cause infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and helps stimulate circulation.

SODIUM PHYTATE

Extraction: sodium salt from phytic acid, a vegetable compound found in corn.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetic products as a chelating agent to prevent the heavy metals.

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.

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.

DEHYDROACETIC ACID

Extraction: dehydroacetic acid is a mild preservative widely used in cosmetics for products.

Benefits: prevents cosmetics and personal care products from deteriorating and becoming contaminated by preventing the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

APPLE WATER

Extraction: 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.

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.

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.

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.

GINGER Eco

Extraction: ginger is a tuber rich in essential oils, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids. The antioxidant of ginger is gingerol.

Benefits: it diminishes the inflammation caused by psoriasis and acne. Fights against free radicals, softens and evens out skin tone. Ginger also has the ability to lighten age spots while acting as an energy booster in spa aromatherapy treatments. As it is energizing and is believed to improve circulation; it is often used in treatments to reduce cellulite. Eliminates dark circles, reduces hair loss and fights ageing.

GINKGO BILOBA Eco

Extraction: Ginkgo is a unique, old species of tree which resistant to the adverse changes in climate. The Ginkgo biloba species is one of the best known examples of living fossils. Its extract is obtained from the leaves which are rich in flavonoids. It has been used for millennia in traditional Chinese medicine to stimulate central and peripheral blood circulation.

Benefits: its high concentration of flavonoids and terpenes makes it a valuable ingredient for reducing skin inflammation and combating the oxidative stress caused by free radicals. It helps increase blood circulation and prevents hair loss.

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).

MEXICAN AGASTACHE

Extraction: a medicinal plant cultivated in Mexico, known locally as Toronjil Morado. Mexican Agastache is organically harvested in support of fair and sustainable trade. The cultivation of the Mexican Agastache provides local women with employment opportunities by allowing harvest the plant daily in the fields. Its cultivation allows for its extracts to be used in cosmetics thereby promoting social research and development. In Mexican culture, Toronjil has been used traditionally as a food source and as a medicinal plant to naturally treat shock, anxiety and the depression.

Benefits: Mexican Agastache is rich in acacetin and tilianin, flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties which prevent the skin from developing the redness and other signs caused by psychological stress and help decrease cellular inflammation.

CAPRYLYL / CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE

Extraction: solubilizer and non-ionic surfactant obtained from raw vegetable materials such as coconut.

Benefits: it is a mild ingredient that allows cosmetics products to obtain the desired foamy effect. It acts as a surfactant by helping water mix with oil and remove dirt.

NATURAL PERFUME (MICELLAR WATER)

Extraction: It is a perfect combination of different natural ingredients, being green apple the most in concentration. Besides apple, it contains orange, plum and pear in the exit; violet and green apple in the core; and, finally, peach, vanilla and brown sugar in the depths.

Benefits: Its aroma is very refreshing, just like freshly cut green apple, being both smooth and pure, which is why it is not heavy nor it gets tiring. It will add energy combined with the lime perfume of the Purifying Facial Toner.

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MALACHITE

Extraction: this extract is obtained from natural malachite, a mineral with numerous associated health benefits. This is a purified extract.

Benefits: this purified extract is taken from malachite rock. It is rich in copper and offers powerful protection against superoxide radicals. Copper is an element necessary for the human body and plays a fundamental role in preventing cell aging. Copper deficiency produces a greater oxidation of lipids and cells and increase the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

CURCULIGO

Extraction: this plant, also called Kali Musali, is one of the Ten Sacred Flowers of Kerala (one of the 29 states of India) and is grown mainly in the Central Himalayas, India, Sri Lanka and Japan.

Benefits: it is rich in sugars and curculigosides (phenolic glycosides). This ingredient has traditionally been harvested for its numerous health benefits including being used to treat itchy and irritated skin, skin diseases, cuts and wounds. It also has aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antioxidant and even anti-carcinogenic properties. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its toning properties.

SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE

Extraction: this stable form of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) is obtained via plant bio-fermentation processes.

Benefits: superoxide anion is the most reactive and harmful free radical for the cells of the human body. The SOD enzyme is the body’s natural defense for fighting the damage caused by free radicals. Studies have shown that the SOD enzyme helps to reduce almost 100% of inflammation caused by UVB rays.

POLIPODIUM

Extraction: polypodium is a small species of fern common throughout Europe with the exception of the Mediterranean regions.

Benefits: In ancient times, polypodium rhizome was widely used throughout Europe for medicinal purposes. It high concentration of saponins moisturize and soften skin.  It forms part of the Hydractin active. Hydractin is formed from a concentration of lichen, polypodium and Icelandic moss. It provides Natural Hydration Factors (NMF) and acts as a universal anti-aging treatment. Four week clinical trials conducted on individuals between the ages of 25-60 reported softer skin and increases in elasticity and firmness. 

GOJI BERRIES Eco

Extraction: Goji berries grow in a 2 or 3m high shrub and are cultivated mainly in Chile. The berries are very delicate and must be collected with great care, to later be dried either in the sun or by mechanical drying.

Benefits: Goji berries are one of the best known superfoods. This berry contains large amounts of necessary micro and macronutrient concentrates such as different types of polysaccharides, proteins, fiber, amino acids, essential minerals, essential vitamins (vitamin C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6) and phenols. This concentrated organic extract acts as a stimulant providing energy to the skin cells, as a powerful antioxidant counteracting the superoxide radical and a lipid peroxidation inhibitor.

ICELANDIC MOSS

Extraction: although its name suggests it is a moss, in reality, it is a lichen, that is, a symbiosis between a fungus and an algae.

Benefits: lichens are organisms that easily adapt to extreme weather conditions thanks to collaborative strategies between fungi and algae. Icelandic moss has been commonly used as a demulcent, forming a protective film over mucous membranes and providing extra moisture. It forms part of the Hydractin active, a concentration of lichen, polypodium and Icelandic moss. It provides Natural Hydration Factors (NMF) and acts as a universal anti-aging treatment. Four week clinical trials conducted on individuals between the ages of 25-60 reported softer skin and increases in elasticity and firmness

SACRED LOTUS

Extraction: Lotus has always had special significance, even in ancient times. This flower, characteristic of the Nile, was appreciated by the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Later, it was taken to Syria and from there, its cultivation was transferred to India and China. It is widely used in traditional Ayurveda and Siddha medicine for the treatment of inflammations, and is also an aphrodisiac and a tonic.

Benefits: This lotus species is among of many variants of lotus and shares active properties with other and lotus extracts from Egypt. Its action inhibits the production of leptin, effectively reducing sebaceous hypersecretion. This is done by reducing the reducing the molecules involved in the sebum and inflammatory formation processes It reduces the amount of lipids present in sebum which are responsible for inflammation and acne. As a result, unwanted shine is decreased by 15%, imperfections by 41%, and fat synthesis by 44%.

EGYPTIAN LOTUS

Extraction: Lotus is a flower that has been cultivated in Asia for more than 7,000 years. It is commonly used as food and in traditional medicine as a tranquilizer and to combat insomnia. It is also known by the name “blue lotus”.

Benefits: This lotus species is among of many variants of lotus and shares active properties with other and lotus extracts from Egypt. Its action inhibits the production of leptin, effectively reducing sebaceous hypersecretion. This is done by reducing the reducing the molecules involved in the sebum and inflammatory formation processes It reduces the amount of lipids present in sebum which are responsible for inflammation and acne. As a result, unwanted shine is decreased by 15%, imperfections by 41%, and fat synthesis by 44%.

PEAT MOSS

Extraction: Sphagnum is a genus of more than 100 species of mosses, commonly known as peat moss.

Benefits: peat moss has no leaves, roots or vasculatory system, that is why it needs large quantities of water to reach enough metabolic activity. It forms part of the Hydractin active. Hydractin is formed from a concentration of lichen, polypodium and Icelandic moss. It provides Natural Hydration Factors (NMF) and acts as a universal anti-aging treatment. Four week clinical trials conducted on individuals between the ages of 25-60 reported softer skin and increases in elasticity and firmness.

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 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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

LACTOBACILLUS/PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT

Obtainment: This extract, obtained from the pulp of the pomegranate, is later fermented with Lactobacillus Lactis. As a result of the process, a concentration of its enzymes is obtained.

Benefits: It provides an important exfoliation thanks to the action of proteolytic enzymes that leaves the skin totally revitalised. It works by removing the outer layer of dead skin where sebum can accumulate and harmful bacteria can get trapped in the skin.

LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE

Obtaining: It is a complex based on probiotics that is obtained via the fermation of Lactococcus Lactis bacteria Benefits made in specific conditions.

Benefits: It stimulates the cellular renewal of the skin, eliminating the layer of dead skin cells and reinforcing the epidermis barrier function. It also has antimicrobial and defense properties against pollution and its impact on the skin.

ALOE VERA EXTRACT

Obtainment: Aloe vera is a perennial plant that grows in very hot places. The gel obtained from it is as skin remedies. This gel acts creating a protective and refreshing mantle that provides and retains moisture.

Benefits: Its astringent, moisturising, regenerating, renewing, rejuvenating and antibacterial power helps brings a revitalised and impeccable look to the skin. It offers a deep skin cleansing from its deepest layers, which favours the unclogging of pores and the elimination of toxins and dirt that causes the dermis to malfunction. It is especially suitable for dry and cracked skin. On the other hand, it also strengthens the hair and restores the shine, helps to eliminate dandruff and crusts of the scalp.

BLOOD ORANGE

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from a variety of orange characteristic for its reddish color in the inside. This color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a family of pigments with antioxidant function. 

Benefits: Source of enzymes that fights free radicals and provide protection against oxidation, as they have anti-ageing properties. It also provides hydration by generating water in the process of neutralising free radicals.

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.

GRIFFONIA SIMPLICIFOLIA

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from Griffonia seeds, a woody shrub native to West and Central Africa.

Benefits: It provides a film on the skin that protects it from environmental damage. This lifting effect leaves the skin much firmer and rejuvenated. It also acts as a sunscreen against UV radiation. As a curiosity, it should be noted that the seeds of this plant have a high concentration of the natural precursor of serotonin, a neurotransmitter popularly known as "the hormone of happiness".

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.

WILLOW BARK ACTIVE

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the bark of the black willow, a tree native to eastern North America. This part of the tree has a high content of tannins and salicin.

Benefits: It provides exfoliation (increases cellular renewal) and anti-microbial action without irritating the skin. Salicylic acid works by softening and dissolving the keratin, which leads  dead skin to come off and be easily removed. It can penetrate the pores in depth, and exfoliate both the inside of these and the outermost dermal surface. It can also reduce sebum secretion and acne.

BLUEBERRY

Obtainement: It is an extract of the edible blueberry berries, a plant of the Ericaceae family. These small fruits are very rich in flavonoids.

Benefits: It has exfoliating properties thanks to its outstanding content of lactic acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid. It works by leaving the skin much softer and more radiant. It also presents remarkable properties as an antioxidant.

SUGAR CANE

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the juice of the stem of the sugarcane, a plant belonging to the family of the Poaceae that can reach a height of up to 4 meters.

Benefits: It helps to retain water and maintain the skin hydrated. It stands out for its content in mineral salts, trace elements and vitamins, especially in group B. It also has an important content in glycolic acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid that has exfoliating properties.

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.

MANGO

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

Benefits: mango is one of the most complete fruits with major nutritional value, not only as part of your intake but also on your skin. Its vitamin A, C and B richness as well as minerals add hydrating, antioxidant and repairing properties on the skin.

VEGAN HYALURONIC ACID

Extraction: organic hyaluronic acid of vegetable origin. It is found naturally in the skin so the application of this acid will not irritate or damage it.

Benefits: increases skin’s hydration and provides firmness and elasticity. Penetrates skin deep down with its anti-aging action.

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.

LIME CAVIAR

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the fruit of a shrub called Microcitrus australasica, which grows in subtropical forests of different regions of Australia.

Benefits: It acts by stimulating the skin exfoliation process thanks to its content in alpha hydroxy acids of natural origin. Anti-ageing properties are also attributed to it.

ORANGE

Obtainment: Extract obtained from the pulp of the sweet orange, the fruit of the orange tree, a citrus tree of the family of the Rutáceas.

Benefits: It has an outstanding content in citric acid, an alpha hydroxy acid of natural origin that acts on the skin with irregularities, wrinkles and expression linez with an attenuating effect. It should also be mentioned that it is very rich in vitamin C and, therefore, it has nutritional, regenerating and moisturising properties.

LEMON

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the pulp of the lemon, which grows in small evergreen fruit trees. Noted for its high content of vitamin C.

Benefits: It has an outstanding content in citric acid, an alpha hydroxy acid of natural origin that has exfoliating properties and accelerate epidermal cells renewal.

SUGAR MAPLE

Obtainment: It is an extract obtained from the sugar maple, a tree belonging to the family of the Sapindáceas. The maple syrup, millenary tradition, is obtained from the sap of this maple, by concentrating it and filtering it.

Benefits: This extract is rich in malic and tartaric acid, two enzymes that act by normalising the skin with irregularities, wrinkles and fine lines. It has exfoliating properties, leaving the skin much softer and radiant.

BAICALANE

Obtainment: It is a purified fraction obtained from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi. This plant is characteriSed by its high content of flavonoids, especially baicalin.

Benefits: It acts by delaying the aging of the cells of our epidermis, decreasing the roughness of the skin and improving its organisation, elasticity and firmness.

PSEUDOALTEROMONAS EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES

Obtainment: This concentrate of exopolysaccharides is obtained by the fermentation of marine bacteria (Pseudoalteromonas sp.) rich in glucuronic acid, with a remarkable ability to retain water.

Benefits: It is an alternative of biotechnological origin to hyaluronic acid. It increases skin hydration immediately with a long lasting effect. It also acts by decreasing the roughness of the skin and attenuating wrinkles.

GARDENIA

Obtainment: It is a dark blue extract obtained through a process of biological fermentation of the Gardenia jasminoides fruit.

Benefits: It acts as a natural pigment, providing a characteristic blue color to cosmetic products. In addition, it should be noted that antioxidant properties are attributed to it.

LEUCONOSTOC AND RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

Extraction: this ingredient is extracted by radish root fermentation along the Leuconostoc bacteria, obtaining as a final product a filtrate of this ingredient.

Benefits: leuconostoc bacteria and radish root ferments add an antimicrobial peptide that regulates bacteria growth and increases hydration.

XANTHAN GUM

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.

MALTODEXTRINA

Obtainment: His sugar is obtained from starch, derived from rice, corn or potato.

Benefits: It has the ability to stabilise cosmetic formulations as well as act as a link between different ingredients. It also acts as a suspension forming agent and film former.

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

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

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

SODIUM PHYTATE

Extraction: sodium salt from phytic acid, a vegetable compound found in corn.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetic products as a chelating agent to prevent the heavy metals.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

SODIUM SALICYLATE

Obtainment: This ingredient is a salt of salicylic acid and is obtained from tree barks, such as willow.

Benefits: This ingredient acts as a preservative in many cosmetic formulas. It is used to lengthen the half-life of a product and prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

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.