Basic Routine Set with Vitamin C

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: 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:  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: 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.

CAMOMILE

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Obtaining: achillea is a herbaceous plant with narrow lobed leaves and white flowers that contains essential oils, phenolic compounds and flavonoids.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics for all skin types. Its astringent, emollient and decongestant properties help to treat and purify the skin in a respectful way.

Extraction: the birch is a large tree of the Betulaceae family, originally from Eurasia. Its leaves have a slightly aromatic smell, and are rich in saponins, tannins and flavonoids.

Benefits: it is very popular for its astringent properties. It heals and calms the skin, helping to fight various disorders. It also helps to improve the elasticity of the skin, having a conditioning and firming effect on skin.

Obtaining: the lime tree is a tree species of the Malvaceae family, common in the forests of Europe. Its flowers are yellowish-white. Its main active ingredients are flavonoids and mucilage.

Benefits: It has important decongestant properties and is very refreshing. It is used in cosmetic products that moisturise and soothe skin.

Obtaining: the stinging nettle or major nettle is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its leaf contains chlorophyll, carotene, vitamins, minerals, acids and flavonoids.

Benefits: this plant offers high antioxidant protection. It soothes irritation, cleanses the pores and stimulates cell regeneration, regulating the production of sebum.

Extraction: sage leaf extract is widely used in cosmetics. It is known for its aroma and its great refreshing and calming effect.

Benefits: composed of pentacyclic triterpenes, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid and carnosol. It has great antiseptic and antioxidant properties. It is ideal for mature and devitalized skin, as well as for the treatment of various affections of the hair and scalp.

ROSEMARY

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.

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

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

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.

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: 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: arginine is an amino acid obtained by biofermentation. It is one of the main components of hair keratin. Acts as a source of nitrogen for proper cell function, generating a vasodilator effect that improves blood circulation.

Benefits: used in many formulas as a natural stabiliser, much safer than conventional alkaline agents, it is known for its effectiveness in fighting hair loss. It is biodegradable.

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: 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: 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.

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 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

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.

ALMOND OIL

Extraction: almond oil is composed of monounsaturated fats (healthy fats found in plant foods), oleic acid and linoleic acids (such as Omega 3 and 6). It is almost transparent in color with yellow or golden hues and is almost odourless.

Benefits: It acts as a stimulant for the production of collagen and elastin, providing the tissues with firmness and elasticity. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and stretchmarks and sweet almond oil is even recommended in various anti-cellulite treatments. Its anti-inflammatory, reparative and healing properties protect the skin’s natural barrier, slows down the ageing process and protects against UV rays  with Vitamin E.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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.

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

Benefits: surfactant and cleaning agent.

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.

Obtainment: It comes from a shrub native to Asia, very common in the warm areas of central and Southern India. The pods of the fruits, leaves and bark of the plant are dried and ground to a powder.

Benefits: It has been used in India for hundreds of years in the Ayurvedic tradition to wash hair. It is recognised as an exceptional skin cleanser, very soft and capable of eliminating dandruff.

Obtainment: it comes from the Desert Date, a tree that grows in tropical Africa. It is obtained from the cold pressing of the seeds of its fruit.

Benefits: by pressing of its seeds an oil is obtained, traditionally used to treat skin problems. It contains calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, thiamine and vitamin E. It helps to reduce scars and retain water, increasing skin hydration, improving elasticity and promoting cell regeneration.

Obtainment: Obtained from the roots of Gypsophila, a perennial plant native to Eastern Europe, Siberia and Central Asia.

Benefits: Its high content in saponins, which have natural cleansing properties, explain its use as soap for centuries in the Mediterranean basin.

Obtainment: This extract comes from the fruit of Sapindus Mukorossi, a tree native to the tropical and subtropical area of Asia, which is found on the slopes of the Himalayas.

Benefits: Saponin has natural cleansing properties. It tonifies, preventing and combating the symptoms of skin fatigue. It softens imperfections and moisturises the skin, giving it a radiant and healthy appearance.

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%.

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%.

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.

Obtainment: It is extracted from the root of the Alkanna Tinctoria (commonly known as a dyer's alkanet), native to the Mediterranean basin.

Benefits: This extract is used as a vegan alternative to synthetic pigments or animal pigments.

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: grapefruit is a fresh fruit that contains unique phytochemicals known as bioflavonoids. These compounds help promote skin and overall health.

Benefits: helps remove impurities and helps strengthen skin, providing luminosity and vitality. Grapefruit extracts are especially beneficial for people who are prone to dandruff, acne, impetigo (bacterial infection of the skin) or skin rashes. On the other hand, it should be noted that grapefruit is very rich in vitamin C, which stimulates the production of collagen (principle skin protein) and in lycopene, which works to combat the harmful effects of free radicals.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the pineapple fruit which is rich in vitamin C and amino acids.

Benefits: helps prevent the signs of premature aging due to its high content of free radical fighting antioxidants. It also helps skin maintain its elasticity and firmness. This fruit contains the enzyme bromaline which exfoliates and helps eliminate dead cells, leaving the skin healthier and cleaner.

Obtainment: This extract is obtained from the tangerine fruit. It has a pretty sweet citrus aroma.

Benefits: This fruit rich in vitamin A and C is a beauty ally, as it helps to reduce imperfections and stimulate the production of collagen. Thanks to its richness in antioxidant compounds, it also decreases the negative impact caused by free radicals and prevents premature ageing. It provides soothing benefits for irritated skin and at the same time it tonifies.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the citrus fruit of bergamot (C. bergamia). It is extracted from the fruit’s oil glands found on the surface of the fruit.

Benefits: in cosmetics, bergamot essential oil is used mainly for its refreshing aroma and is ideal for use in refreshing and invigorating baths. It has many therapeutic properties and works as a deodorizing, tranquilizing, and healing agent. It is especially beneficial for treating oily and acne prone skin. It is also a good natural remedy to treat oily scalp and dandruff.

Extraction: this extract is taken from the seeds of cardamom plant, also known as the tree of paradise.

Benefits: its main use in cosmetics is for use in natural perfumes given its excellent aromatic properties. It revitalizes and sooths skin.

Extraction: lavender is a shrub from the Mediterranean countries of Europe and Africa. Its extract is obtained from the flowers, leaves and stem of the lavender plan.

Benefits: its main use in cosmetics is for use in natural perfumes given its excellent aromatic and calming properties. This medicinal protects and hydrates skin. It also helps in the rejuvenation and regeneration processes.

Extraction: the pomegranate is a thick-skinned fruit with seeds. Its  juice is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids. Rich source of vitamins (C and B5) and minerals such as potassium.

Benefits: prevents hair loss and leaves hair feeling healthier and brighter. The pomegranate extract helps hair maintain its natural tone for longer. Pomegranate extract also works great as a sunscreen and offers protection against free radicals that cause skin aging.

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.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the calendula flower, an aromatic plant form the Asteraceas family.

Benefits: calendula is a powerful agent used to treat scars and stretchmarks. It stimulates the body’s natural healing action, regenerates damaged skin and allows the body to produce more collagen (vital to skin recovery). It also works as a nourishing moisturizer and has anti-inflammatory, soothing and protective properties.

Extraction: fruit of the sweet orange tree. The orange peel is used for its cosmetic properties.

Benefits: rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. It helps produce collagen, clears dark spots and prevents acne breakouts. It has antioxidant properties that provide protection against free radicals which contribute to premature ageing. It also gives the skin a natural shine.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the pear fruit.

Benefits: pear helps preserve tissues’ vitality. This fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins C and E, beta carotenes and zinc. It is effective for use in the treatment of oily or acne-prone skin and provides long-lasting hydration in dry skin.

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the petals of the rose.

Benefits: roses are beneficial for the skin for many reasons. Their extract functions as a tonic, softener, sebum regulator, anti-aging and flavoring agent. It is effective for use in products that treat oxidative processes of the skin or for acne prone skin.

Extraction: it is extracted distilling the freshly cut wood of the Santulum album tree, native to India.

Benefits: it contains large amounts of alfa and beta-santalol, molecules with antibacterial properties. It helps sooth, moisturize and regenerate dry and damaged skin leaving it feeling soft and helping to improve its overall texture. Prevents the signs of premature aging, helps eliminate scars and stretch marks, acts as a fungicide and functions as an aphrodisiac. 

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

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

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: 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: 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 acid is present in various fruits, but it is extracted from sorbellano fruit (sorbus aucuparia).

Benefits: Sorbic acid helps to preserve cosmetics, they are used as antimicrobial agents in the food and cosmetic industry. Specifically reduce the development of yeast and fungi.

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

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: 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: tea is obtained by drying its leaves, then the active ingredient is extracted from the fermentation of these leaves. It is very rich in fatty acids and B vitamins.

Benefits: it reduces the roughness of the skin thanks to its lipo-filling effect, helping to fill wrinkles and expression lines. It also gives luminosity and vitality.

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.

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. 

Sourcing: of plant origin, from sugar, this is an ester of stearic acid and sucrose.

Benefits: It is highly biocompatible with our skin, which is why it is able to penetrate. It acts as an emollient and provides skin  with an incredible softness.

Extraction: corozo oil is extracted from the Elaeis oil palm. This ingredient is certified according to RSPO standards following the principles and criteria of sustainability in extraction.

Benefits: has emollient and anti-oxidant properties. It is rich in vitamins E and K. It also has calming and regenerating effects, making it a very versatile ingredient for skin treatment.

Extraction: this oil is col-pressed extracted from cotton seeds. The result is a light yellow oil, delicate and nice. This oil is gossypol-free and GMO-free.

Benefits: cotton seed oil adds a great nourishing to the skin. It’s a Vitamin E rich oil, with a high linoleic acid, palmitic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphor and iron content, among others. That is why it’s a perfect oil, adding nourishing and softness to babies’ skin.

Extraction: the low molecular weight hyaluronic acid has plant-derived origins and is obtained by a biotechnological process. It is naturally found in the dermis of the skin, so the application of this acid on our skin will not irritate or damage it.

Benefits: works on the tight joints between cells. It protects the synthesis of collagen and elastin, and stimulates the vascularisation process to increase the supply of nutrients and oxygen to cells. This is reflected in a noticeable increase in the firmness of the skin, giving it a youthful and healthy appearance.

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.

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.

ALMOND OIL

Extraction: almond oil is composed of monounsaturated fats (healthy fats found in plant foods), oleic acid and linoleic acids (such as Omega 3 and 6). It is almost transparent in color with yellow or golden hues and is almost odourless.

Benefits: It acts as a stimulant for the production of collagen and elastin, providing the tissues with firmness and elasticity. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and stretchmarks and sweet almond oil is even recommended in various anti-cellulite treatments. Its anti-inflammatory, reparative and healing properties protect the skin’s natural barrier, slows down the ageing process and protects against UV rays  with Vitamin E.

FLAX SEED OIL

Extraction: it is a plant-derived oil extracted from flax seeds by a cold pressing process after being dried. It is very appreciated by experts for its skin care benefits.

Benefits: it has anti-inflammatory and softening properties, it reduces the appearance of expression lines and softens wrinkles. It is especially beneficial for dry skin and its high fatty acid content contributes to reduce redness and irritation caused by skin disorders. It is also used as an aromatic agent.

Extraction: extracted from the freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. It is the primary food source for flamingos, salmon and prawns, hence their characteristic reddish color.

Benefits: it is the most powerful antioxidant that exists in nature. It has antioxidant power 1,000 times stronger than that of Coenzyme Q10 and 65 times stronger than Vitamin C. This carotenoid is used for repairing skin damage and to prevent premature ageing. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, promotes hydration and protects against solar radiation.

Extraction: safflower is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. The oil obtained from the cold pressing of its seeds is used as food and natural colouring.

Benefits: it contains a high concentration of linoleic acid and vitamin K, which help to treat irritated or tired skin. It is a dry oil, which penetrates quickly into the skin, hydrating it without greasing it.

Sourcing: Ascorbyl glucoside is the result of the union of a sugar molecule (glucose) with a vitamin C molecule (ascorbic acid) by means of an enzymatic reaction, thus managing to protect the -OH group from oxidation. Obtained by a biotechnological process.

Benefits: It is a natural derivative of vitamin C, which has the same functions as ascorbic acid but without the disadvantages, it is a more stable molecule and is suitable for sensitive skin. It acts as a depigmenting antioxidant and promotes collagen synthesis to reduce wrinkles and expression lines.

Extraction: Bidens Pilosa is a species of the Asteraceae family, originating in South America. In cosmetics it is known for its action as bio-retinol.

Benefits: treats the effects of skin ageing and photoaging. It is also popularly used to treat acne and psoriasis. It provides skin calming, illuminating and sebum-regulating effects.

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: 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: seasonal fruit that blooms in the summer, its surface is smooth or velvety and its fruit is sweet and juicy.

Benefits: excellent source of vitamin B complex, vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene. It has soothes and smoothens skin. Ideal for treating dry, sensitive and irritated skin.

Extraction: lime, like other citrus fruits, is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, citric acid and flavonoids. It also contains calcium, potassium and essential oils. Its peel extract is used in many cosmetic products.

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

This ingredient is an excellent source of vitamin B complex, vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene that makes it beneficial for the skin.

Extraction: composed mainly of water (80%), this fresh fruit is an excellent moisturizer and rich in vitamins A and C.

Benefits: Vitamin A helps prevent skin and the mucous membranes from drying out; therefore, it widely used to soothe dry or sensitive skin. On the other hand, its high content of vitamin E provides antioxidant power. Melon helps eliminate toxins, prevents the appearance of dark spots, cleanses the body and reduces stress. It is a good ally for keeping our skin hydrated, shiny, toned and soft.

Extraction: grapefruit is a fresh fruit containing unique phytochemicals known as bioflavonoids. These compounds promote skin and body health.

Benefits: removes impurities, gives more strength, luminosity and vitality to skin. Grapefruit extracts are especially beneficial for people with dandruff, acne, impetigo (bacterial skin infection) or rashes. Grapefruit is very rich in vitamin C, responsible for the natural production of collagen (basic protein of the skin) and also in lycopene, capable of reducing the harmful effects of free radicals on cells.

Extraction: lavender is a shrub from the Mediterranean countries of Europe and Africa. Its extract is obtained from the flowers, leaves and stem of the lavender plan.

Benefits: its main use in cosmetics is for use in natural perfumes given its excellent aromatic and calming properties. This medicinal protects and hydrates skin. It also helps in the rejuvenation and regeneration processes.

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.

Extraction: species of the orchid genus, known as Vanilla. It is originally from Mexico and Central America, where it was used to treat fever. It is also commonly used as an aromatiser.

Benefits: this natural extract is found in many perfumes. It provides vanilla tones that transmit a calming sensation to the skin.

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.

Extraction: almonds are obtained from the almond tree, belonging to the rosaceae family. In spite of being cultivated in the Mediterranean area, it is originally from Western and Central Asia. It contains monounsaturated fats and omegas 3 and 6.

Benefits: Almonds are known for their antioxidant properties. They stimulate the collagen and elastin production. They work quickly and deeply on skin, without providing a heavy sensation. They are very nourishing and help to balance the skin pH. They are the perfect ingredient for all types of products and skins. They also help the other ingredients of a product to work.

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.

Extraction: a perennial and aromatic herbaceous plant that can reach heights up to approximately 120 cm. Its extract is obtained from the leaves.

Benefits: mint extract works as an antiviral to fight against herpes and as an antimicrobial against to prevent the formation of different types of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It also functions as an antifungal to combat Candida Albicans and different types of dermatophytic fungi. It also has a refreshing scent.

Sourcing: vegetable, obtained from soya pods.

Benefits: lipids, very similar to those in the skin's lipid barrier, helps skin regeneration.

Extraction: Kakadu plum is the richest plant-derived source in vitamin C that exists. It is originally from northern Australia and is about the size of an olive. Traditionally it was used as antiseptic and calming agent.

Benefits: this superfruit contains polyphenols and vitamin C, becoming a perfect instantaneous and long-lasting antioxidant. It acts on free radicals and oxidative stress. Facilitates and induces the transport and action of vitamin C and other antioxidants, helping to increase the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid. It gives radiant, tonified and even skin.

Sourcing: Natural, extracted from trees, seaweed or mushrooms.

Benefits: Moisturises, strengthens the skin barrier and regulates scalp desquamation.

Sourcing: of plant origin, from sugar, this is an ester of stearic acid and sucrose.

Benefits: It is highly biocompatible with our skin, which is why it is able to penetrate. It acts as an emollient and provides skin  with an incredible softness.

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: fatty alcohol obtained from coconut, therefore it is natural harvested.

Benefits: it is used as emollient, emulsifier, thickener and conductor for other ingredients in cosmetic solutions. It also works to allow the product more coverage and to be easily spread and blended into skin. 

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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: arginine is an amino acid obtained by biofermentation. It is one of the main components of hair keratin. Acts as a source of nitrogen for proper cell function, generating a vasodilator effect that improves blood circulation.

Benefits: used in many formulas as a natural stabiliser, much safer than conventional alkaline agents, it is known for its effectiveness in fighting hair loss. It is biodegradable.

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: 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: this is a polyglycerin ester consisting of an average of 10 units of lauric acid and glycerol.

Benefits: it is used as an emulsifier, surfactant and skin conditioner. It also serves as a solubiliser of perfumes and essential oils.

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: 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: 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: 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.

Extraction: Calcium salt from gluconic acid. 

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

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.