Pack to improve and rejuvenate skin

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.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 CETYL ETHER

Obtaining: plant-derived ingredient obtained from glycerin and cetyl alcohol, which are both 100% natural ingredients, extracted from plant-derived oils, such as coconut.

Benefits: it is used as emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic products.

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.

GLYCERYL STEARATE

Extraction: this ingredient is derived from glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from vegetable oils. It is found naturally in the human body so it will not damage skin.

Benefits: acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface to give it a soft, smooth and light appearance. It also slows down water loss by forming a protective barrier and protects skin against the damage caused by free radicals. Furthermore, in terms of formulation, it helps to stabilize oil-water emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances present.

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.

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.

COCO-CAPRYLATE / CAPRATE

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.

DOG ROSE OIL

Extraction: the Rosa Canina fruit comes from a thorny and perennial rosebush of the Rosaceae family mainly found in Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia.

Benefits: its fruit, called rose hip, has important antioxidant properties thanks to its high vitamin C content. It also has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids. It helps to restore skin firmness thanks to its nourishing and astringent properties.

HEMISQUALANE

Extraction: it's obtained from sugar cane, a minority fraction rich in hemisqualane is extracted from the fermentation process of sugar for food use. It is an alternative to petrochemical hydrocarbons and also has better sensory characteristics. 

Benefits: improves spreadability, application and sensoriality of products without clogging the skin.

CETYL ALCOHOL

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. 

JOJOBA OIL

Extraction: jojoba oil is extracted from the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) nut (seed). Actually, it functions more like a wax that is liquid at room temperature than an oil. 96% of its composition consists of ceramides.

Benefits: highly moisturizing and nourishing. Ceramides cover the cells of the epidermis and to help regulate and intensify hydration. They are very similar to human skin, which is why they are absorbed and act quickly and are not oily to the touch. Jojoba oil also contains linoleic acid which is a very effective at restructuring and regenerating natural skin. Its vitamin E content also helps to rejuvenate skin and provides defence against free radicals. In addition, it is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin because it absorbs accumulated sebum and helps minimise breakouts. 

ISOAMYL LAURATE

Extraction: It is a fatty acid ester product coming from the reaction between isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It has an oily liquid consistency and it is transparent.

Benefits: It is used as an emollient, and offers protection to the skin and hair. It provides a light finish that prevents loss of hydration. It also has good miscibility with other surfactants.

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. 

SESAME OIL Eco

Extraction: sesame oil is obtained by cold pressing its seeds. Sesamum Indicum is a flowering plant of the Pedaliaceae family. It was cultivated in Mesopotamia at least four milleniums ago. Currently it is still popular in Eastern and American countries, in the form of seed, oil or derivatives.

Benefits: it has photoprotective, moisturising, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It acts on the horny layer, fighting common inflammations of sensitive skins, such as dermatitis. Its photoprotective properties make it ideal for protecting the skin from damage caused by sun.

CAPER

Extraction: capers grow in the Mediterranean area and can survive in extreme conditions, from very high to very low temperatures. The buds of its flowers are used in traditional Arabian medicine for its bioactive constituents such as flavonoids.

Benefits: quercetin- 3-rutinoside is a flavonoid that combats ageing due to mitochondrial dysfunctions, increasing the production of mitochondria and energy contribution, showing its anti-fatigue properties.

BLACK MULBERRY

Extraction: the black moral leaves are very valuable for their nutritional properties. They are currently used as infusions in Japan and Korea, and also in traditional medicine in China and India.

Benefits: they have many phenolic components, among which chlorogenic acid. This acid acts as a protector of the mitochondria, which prevents oxidative stress and has antioxidant properties. They also represent an illuminating agent, and act against the hyperpigmentation of skin, improving its general complexion.

POLAR ROSE

Extraction: this extract is obtained from the root of the Rhodiola rosea plant. This species of plant is able to survive in extreme climates in the polar regions where production of this extract is stimulated.

Benefits: protects cells from external damages. Visibly reduces the frizz, protects hair and helps maintain hair’s original shape and structure of the fibres. It also has antioxidant properties that help prevent premature ageing.

TARA EXTRACT

Sourcing: extract from the pod of Caesalpina Spinosa, a tree native to Peru.

Benefits: a rich source of bioactive compounds (flavonoids, polyphenols and tannins) known as chemoprotectants, with powerful antioxidant, firming and anti-ageing activity. Protects against free radical damage caused by exposure to UV light, reducing the risk of premature ageing.

GLUCOGEN

Sourcing It is derived from vegetable raw materials. It is extracted from non-GMO maize from Canada.

Benefits:  Glycogen is a natural and efficient source of energy for our cells that has a multifunctional effect on the appearance of the entire skin. Visibly helps to improve, heal, restore, recover and soothe the skin. It promotes even skin tone and the maintenance of smoother skin. In addition, it smoothes the skin's surface, preserving and protecting our natural shield, and provides immediate and long-lasting hydration.

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.

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.

RHODELLA VIOLACEA

Sourcing: It is an extract of marine red algae that is cultivated in a photobioreactor.

Benefits: Immediately moisturises, softens and firms the skin. It also protects against external aggressions to which the skin is exposed to, by increasing the skin's own physical, antimicrobial and antioxidant defences.

HECTORITE

Extraction: Hectorite is an unusual mineral which is categorized as a clay and has a smooth and creamy texture.

Benefits: this natural mineral is commonly used in cosmetics as a thickener and texturizing ingredient. Has a high silica content.

PERFUME OMEGA RICH WELLAGEING CREAM

Natural scent with light tropical notes of guava, papaya and pomegranate, rose and violet.

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.

ARGININE

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.

LEVULINIC ACID

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.

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

SUCCINOGLYCAN

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

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

MALIC ACID

Extraction: biological acid obtained from plants, in particular from fruits that are not completely mature. It is a natural part of the metabolism of plants and animals, which our body produces by transforming carbohydrates into energy.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetic products to regulate the pH. It has a characteristic intense flavour. On skin, it promotes the maintenance of hydration and cell regeneration.

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.

ISOAMYL COCOATE

Extraction: Is the ester generated by isoamyl alcohol and coconut fatty acids.

Benefits: It is a light natural emollient with low viscosity, besides absorbing easily without leaving a oily film on the skin. It has emollient properties.

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.

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.

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.

SOYBEAN OIL

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.

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.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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.

SQUALENE

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.

SEA SALT

Sourcing: Of natural origin, obtained by the evaporation of seawater.

Benefits: In cosmetics it has different applications, from hair products to boost hair volume. It also has benefits as an anti-acne product for the face. It also has anti-cellulite properties for the body.

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.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

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.

GLYCERYL OLEATE CITRATE

Extraction: is a biological compound consisting of citric acid and vegetable oils. +

Benefits: this fatty acid monoglyceride is used as an emulsifier and stabiliser for water and oil emulsions. It also contributes to the even distribution of the product during use.

HEMISQUALANE

Extraction: it's obtained from sugar cane, a minority fraction rich in hemisqualane is extracted from the fermentation process of sugar for food use. It is an alternative to petrochemical hydrocarbons and also has better sensory characteristics. 

Benefits: improves spreadability, application and sensoriality of products without clogging the skin.

XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE

Sourcing: natural origin, obtained by fermentation of vegetable sugars.

Benefits: In cosmetics it is used as a moisturiser and skin conditioning agent. It preserves the water retention properties of facial skin, helping it to maintain hydration.

BAKUCHIOL

Sourcing: vegan active ingredient, obtained from Babchi seeds.

Benefits: wonderful results as a well-ageing ingredient. It is the non-irritating, non-photosensitising, vegan alternative to retinol. It gives the skin smoothness, elasticity, radiance, reduces wrinkles and evens out the skin tone. It is also a very suitable ingredient for acne-prone skin, as it has seboregulating and anti-inflammatory properties.

COCO-CAPRYLATE / CAPRATE

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.

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.

HEPTYL UNDECYLENATE

Sourcing: 100% vegetable origin, and is derived from castor oil.

Benefits: A light, dry emollient that gives the skin a silky finish, helping its spreadability on the skin.

CETYL ALCOHOL

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. 

ARGININE

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.

BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Sourcing: Vegan ingredient of vegetable origin, mainly vegetable oils.

Benefits: Has the properties of an emulsifier, helping to keep the water and oil phases of the formula blended together. It also acts as an emollient, preventing moisture from evaporating from the surface of the skin, and providing a pleasant texture to the skin when the product is applied.

GLYCERYL BEHENATE

Extraction: Glyceryl Behenate is a plant-derived ester derived from glycerin and behenic acid.

Benefits: It is used in food, pharmacy and cosmetics for its capacity to improve viscosity in emulsions. It is a non-comedogenic ingredient, which does not provide greasy sensation nor obstructs the pores of the skin.

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.

LECITHIN

Extraction: Lecithin is a natural mixture of diglycerides and phosphoric acid that is obtained from some seeds such as soybeans. Its appearance varies from a waxy mass to a thick liquid.

Benefits: lecithin and hydrogenated lecithin improve the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring elasticity. They increase water retention, thereby reducing loss of hydration. These ingredients also help form non-ionic emulsions by reducing the substances’ surface tension.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PERFUME

Perfume

LANGSAT ACTIVE

Sourcing: A natural and vegan active ingredient, it is an extract from the leaves of the Vietnamese Langsat tree. 

Benefits: Reduces the overproduction of melanin by melanocytes, thus helping to reduce the size of pigmented spots and even out the tone.

LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT VEGAN HYALURONIC ACID

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.

YELLOW DAFFODIL

Sourcing: Natural origin, extract from the bulb of the yellow daffodil, Narcissus tazetta. Native to the Mediterranean region. Natural and environmentally friendly extraction.

Benefits: This ingredient is based on mimicking plant dormancy to slow the proliferation of dermal fibroblasts,  an effective strategy to preserve telomere length in a youthful state. This process leads to a decrease in wrinkles and an boost in the skin's elasticity.

RHODELLA VIOLACEA

Sourcing: It is an extract of marine red algae that is cultivated in a photobioreactor.

Benefits: Immediately moisturises, softens and firms the skin. It also protects against external aggressions to which the skin is exposed to, by increasing the skin's own physical, antimicrobial and antioxidant defences.

RUBY RED

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.

SOYBEAN OIL

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.

LEVULINIC ACID

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.

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.

ERGOTIONINE

Sourcing: Of vegetable origin, ergothioneine is extracted from mushrooms, the richest in this amino acid being the Porcini, or white mushroom.

Benefits: An amino acid that provides high antioxidant power, prevents oxidation and also combats free radicals in the body, not only in cell membranes, but also has the ability to act in the mitochondria, the organelle where the cellular energy  needed for all the body's biochemical reactions is produced. As a result, it delays skin ageing and the appearance of wrinkles.

MATSUTAKE

Sourcing: Vegetable extract of the Matsutake mushroom, a mycorrhizal fungus that grows in Asia, Europe and North America. This mushroom is in great demand in Japan, where it is highly prized as a delicacy.

Benefits: Rich in polysaccharides, including β-glucan. This extract provides antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties to the skin. Promotes wrinkle reduction by decreasing the degradation of the extracellular matrix. 

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 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.

AÇAÍ STEROLS

Extraction: açaí sterols are obtained from the cold-pressed oil of this superfruit. It is originally from northern South America, and belongs to the Arecaceae family. Its fruit is highly valued for its high nutritional properties.

Benefits: it is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic or linoleic acids. They increase the formation of skin barrier and improve its hydration.

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

XYLITOL

Extraction: this natural sweetener is extracted from the bark of the birch tree.

Benefits: Xylitol is not fermentable by oral bacteria. This ingredient maintains a neutral oral pH which helps prevent cavities from forming and the erosion of enamel. Cavities are formed when oral bacteria consume sugars present in the mouth and generate acids, which erode tooth enamel.

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.

SEA SALT

Sourcing: Of natural origin, obtained by the evaporation of seawater.

Benefits: In cosmetics it has different applications, from hair products to boost hair volume. It also has benefits as an anti-acne product for the face. It also has anti-cellulite properties for the body.

SQUALENE

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.

MANNITOL

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

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

FOSFATIDILCOLINA

Sourcing: vegetable, obtained from soya pods.

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

PHYTOSTEROLS

Origin: Phytosterols are obtained from vegetables such as soya, avocado and shea butter, which are particularly rich in unsaponifiable constituents.

Benefits: They are very similar to the skin's own sterols, which contribute significantly to the skin's natural barrier layer. Phytosterols help the skin to retain moisture.

TREHALOSE

Extraction: trehalose is a sugar synthesized by plants, bacteria and fungi and is used in personal care products to provide moisture and fragrance.

Benefits: allows the skin to retain moisture and to stay healthy and hydrated. It is renowned as a rehydrating agent for its potent antioxidant properties.

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.