A-Z Of Our Lovely Ingredients
Apple Fruit Water
Pyrus Malus
Apple fruit water has naturally occurring antioxidants that reduce cell damage from free radicals. It is also proven to protect against U.V rays, and with its natural cooling effect on the skin, it is an excellent antidote to everyday stress and pollutants. It leaves the skin feeling vibrant with a healthy, beautiful after-glow.
Found in: Petal Perfect
Bamboo Stem Extract
Bambusa Arundinacea
An excellent clarifying agent that removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin thereby removing the build up of surface toxins, leaving pores feeling clean and fresh.
Found in: New Leaf
Bilberry
Vaccinium Myrtillus
Bilberry contains anthocyanosides which act as antioxidants preventing free radicals from damaging cells. It also acts as an astringent by shrinking and tightening the top layers of skin therefore reducing sebaceous secretions and therefore relieving irritation and improving tissue firmness.
Found in: Morning Dew
Chamomile
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria)
Known for its calming and soothing effect on the skin, it is also an excellent anti-inflammatory. Matricaria Chamomilla is a source of azulenes, known for their superb skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory qualities.
Found in: Bright Eyes
Cocoa Seed Butter
Theobroma Cacao
This naturally rich emollient is extracted from roasted seeds of the cocoa tree during the process of making chocolate. It has amazing powers of skin softening and nourishing. It provides support to the intracellular skin layer assisting the skin with healing and boosting skin immunity against bacteria.
Found in: Morning Clear & New Leaf
Cornflower
Centaurea Cyanus
Known for its ability to soften skin - leaving it soft, supple and silky to the touch. The extract from these dainty blue flowers is traditionally used for the treatment of minor inflammations due to its soothing, mildly astringent and excellent anti-inflammatory properties.
Found in: Bright Eyes
Cucumber Juice
Cucumis Sativus
Has soothing effects on the skin and generally improves moisture retention. Cucumber contains traces of useful nutrients including vitamin C, potassium, zinc and magnesium. The juice is useful in restoring skin’s natural balance, leaving it cleansed and refreshed, making it an ideal revitalising and softening ingredient.
Found in: Bright Eyes
Elderflower
Sambucus Nigra
Elderflower has been used for generations to keep the complexion soft. It both tones and protects the skin because it possesses flavonoids such as quercetin, which are believed to account for the therapeutic actions of the elderberry flowers and berries. Elderflower is also rich in vitamins B and C, both essential nutrients required for skin care.
Found in: Morning Clear
French Rose petal
Rosa Gallica
Rose petal acts as a powerful anti-oxidant, scavenging free radicals and thus reducing cell damage. Rosa Gallica displays excellent antiseptic properties and it also acts as an astringent by shrinking and tightening the top layers of skin, therefore reducing sebaceous secretions and so relieving irritation and improving tissue firmness.
Found in: Petal Perfect
Glycerine
The glycerine we use is always vegetable derived; glycerine is an effective skin moisturiser leaving skin feeling soft and smooth due to its properties as a natural humectant, absorbing airborne water, reducing dryness and cracking of the skin
Found in: Morning Clear, Petal Perfect, Morning Dew, New Leaf, Bright Eyes
Grape Fruit Water
Vitis Vinifera
This powerful ingredient is soothing and acts as an anti-inflammatory as well as being a powerful anti-oxidant. It generally improves skin’s texture and tone.
Found in: Bright Eyes
Jojoba
Jojoba Esters
Pronounced “ho’ho.ba” and extracted from the seeds of the desert shrub simondsia chinensis, jojoba seeds contain a liquid wax that can be shaped into tiny spherical beads. These beads provide gentle exfoliating action on the skin, resulting in a brighter more polished, beautifully refined complexion.
Found in: New Leaf
Lemon Fruit Extract
Citrus Medica Limonum
Possesses excellent anti-inflammatory properties and is also known to be an effective antiseptic. Cleans and tones the skin, especially effective on oily skin types.
Found in: Morning Dew
Mango Seed Butter
Mangifera Indica
Excellent for dry skin that results from everyday stresses and exposure to the elements, Mango Seed Butter leaves the skin moisturised and nourished with a soft skin after-feel.
Found in: New Leaf
Mayblossom
Crataegus Monogina Flower Extract
Has antibacterial properties to help prevent the formation of blemishes, and behaves like a mild astringent. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant, neutralising free radicals, therefore preventing cell damage.
Found in: Morning Clear
Orange Blossom
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis
Excellent skin clarifying agent, orange blossom helps to clarify oily, congested skin removing excess sebum. Leaves pores clean and skin feeling soft and smooth.
Found in: Morning Clear, Petal Perfect, Morning Dew, New Leaf
Raspberry Fruit Water
Rubus Idaeus
An effective anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, the latter property is ideal for keeping skin clear, reducing the chances of blemishes.
Found in: Morning Clear, Petal Perfect
Rosehip seed oil
Rosa Moschata
This oil is produced from the seeds contained within striking red rosehips. Rosehip oil is an ultra-fine oil that is a packed with nutrients and essential fatty acids that play a vital role in the regeneration process of skin cells and restores the skin’s moisture balance.
Nourishes and moisturises skin for a softer, smoother feel. Aiding with the skin’s natural ability of renewal and repair while helping to restore and regenerate your skin’s healthy natural glow.
Found in: Morning Dew
Sugar Beet
Betaine
Acts as a moisturiser and proficient skin conditioner that leaves the skin feeling smooth, soft and clean. A natural skin protector that defends against the harsh everyday damaging elements such as pollution and the sun’s UV rays.
Found in: Morning Clear, Petal Perfect, Morning Dew, New Leaf
Sugar Cane
Saccharum Officinarum
Gently removes damaged, dry and dead skin cells leaving behind fresh, clean and clear skin.
Found in: Morning Dew
Sugar Maple
Acer Saccharinum
Contains naturally occurring alpha hydroxyl acids that have been shown to contribute to the youthful appearance of skin while increasing its natural smoothness. It also has the ability to increase cell renewal on the uppermost surface of the skin layer, inevitably avoiding dull lifeless skin and maintaining a vibrant healthy glow.
Found in: Morning Clear
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis
This delicate oil is extracted from almond kernels and is an excellent skin emollient. Pure and gentle yet rich in fatty acids that are easily absorbed by the skin to protect against dehydration, it softens skin leaving it velvety smooth.
Found in: Morning Clear, New Leaf
Vitamin E
Tocopheryl Acetate
One of nature’s most compelling lipo-soluble antioxidants available, helping to protect the skin against free radical damage caused by pollution and the sun’s UV rays.
Found in: Morning Dew
Witch Hazel
Hamamelis Virginiana
Witch Hazel is a natural extract from the leaves and twigs of the Witch Hazel shrub - a natural skin refresher with gentle astringency. It has soothing properties and is rich in natural tannins that result in an astringent effect. Aids skin toning and reduces puffiness, witch hazel also has anti-inflammatory properties that aid in controlling the natural balance of your skin.
Found in: Petal Perfect