Botanical Technology

Our active ingredients come from plants with specific functions: to protect, repair, and balance. Maxalli's botanical technology combines natural efficacy with clean and focused formulations.

Purifying / Regulating

arbol de te

Tea tree oil

Origin: Leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia (Australia)

Function: Natural antimicrobial

Why is it used? Purifies without irritating; ideal for oily or acne-prone skin

zinc lactate

Zinc lactate

Origin: Fermentation of sugar + mineral zinc

Function: Sebum and pH regulator

Why is it used? Balances oily and sensitive skin, prevents body odor

sarcosinato de sodio

Sodium sarcosinate

Origin: Derived from coconut amino acids

Function: Mild surfactant

Why is it used? Cleansing without irritation, suitable for sensitive skin

acido salicilico

Salicylic acid

Origin: White Willow Bark (Salix alba)

Function: Gentle exfoliant and anti-inflammatory

Why is it used? Deep cleansing without drying

romero

Rosemary oil

Origin: Leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis

Function: Antimicrobial, circulatory stimulant

Why is it used? Stimulates hair growth, helps protect skin

xilitol

Xylitol

Origin: Recycled wood from a secondary paper production stream.

Function: Humectant and prebiotic

Why is it used? Hydration benefits while promoting microbiome diversity.

triethyl citrate

Citric Acid Ester

Origin: Fermentation

Function: pH Regulator

Why is it used? Inhibits bacterial decomposition of sweat without altering the natural flora

Antioxidant / Repairing

vitamina E

Vitamin E acetate

Origin: Vegetable oils (sunflower, soy)

Function: Antioxidant

Why is it used? Protects against free radicals

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate

Origin: Liposoluble vitamin C derivative

Function: Antioxidant and brightener

Why is it used? Improves skin tone and protects against oxidative stress

rosa mosqueta

Rosehip oil

Origin: Rosehip seeds

Function: Skin regenerator

Why is it used? Helps improve marks and texture

Emollient / Texture / Protection

manteca de cacao

Cocoa butter

Origin: Cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao)

Function: Emollient and nourishing

Why is it used? Softens and protects the skin

aceite de ricino (higuerilla)

Castor oil

Origin: Seeds of Ricinus communis

Function: Conditioner

Why is it used? Nourishes skin and hair

aceite de palma RSPO

RSPO palm oil

Origin: Fruit of the Elaeis guineensis palm

Function: Rich, dense texture

Why is it used? High-performance emollient base

hydrogenated rapeseed oil

Hydrogenated rapeseed oil

Origin: Brassica napus seeds

Function: Solid emollient

Why is it used? Adds structure and luxurious texture

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/capric triglycerides

Origin: Coconut oil + glycerin

Function: Dry-touch emollient

Why is it used? Lightness without obstruction

triacetina

Triacetin

Origin: Glycerin and acetic acid

Function: Humectant + acidifier

Why is it used? Maintains optimal pH

alcohol laurico

Lauryl alcohol

Origin: It's part of coconut oil

Function: Co-emulsifier

Why is it used? It provides stability to formulas

Stearyl alcohol

Stearyl alcohol

Origin: Vegetable oils

Function: Non-greasy texturizer

Why is it used? Creates a creamy texture without oiliness

aceite de soya

Soybean oil

Origin: Glycine max seeds

Function: Rich in essential lipids

Why is it used? Provides softness and elasticity

Structure / Stabilization

cera de candelilla

Candelilla wax

Origin: Mexican desert vegetable wax

Function: Structure and texture

Why is it used? It provides firmness without animal ingredients or petroleum derivatives

fecula de maiz

Cornstarch

Origin: Corn

Function: Natural absorbent

Why is it used? Controls underarm wetness

alginato de sodio

Sodium Alginate

Origin: Derived from algae

Function: Natural thickener

Why is it used? It creates soft gels

glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Stearate

Origin: Vegetable oils

Function: Gentle emulsifier

Why is it used? Combines oil and water phases

glyceryl caprylate

Glyceryl caprylate

Origin: coconut and palm

Function: Co-emulsifier, emollient

Why is it used? Improves texture and stability

Glyceryl undecylenate

Glyceryl undecylenate

Origin: Coconut, palm and castor oil

Function: co-emulsifier, antifungal

Why is it used? Provides antimicrobial safety

methylheptylglycerin

Methylheptylglycerin

Origin: Castor and palm

Function: Mild preservative and emollient

Why is it used? Prevents microbial growth without irritating the skin

ppg-20 methyl glucose ether

PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether

Origin: Derived from corn

Function: Softening, light texture

Why is it used? Improves sensoriality without grease

celulosa

Cellulose

Origin: Derived from plant cellulose

Function: Natural gelling agent

Why is it used? Provides viscosity

Moisturizer

glicerina

Glycerin

Origin: Fermentation of vegetable oils or sugarcane

Function: Universal humectant

Why is it used? Attracts and retains moisture in the skin

eritritol

Erythritol

Origin: Glucose fermentation (corn)

Function: Light humectant

Why is it used? Hydration without a sticky feeling

acetamide mea

Acetamide MEA

Origin: Plant-derived

Function: Humectant and conditioner

Why is it used? Retains moisture in scalp and skin

dexpantenol

Dexpanthenol

Origin: Derived from vitamin B5 (sugar cane)

Function: Restorative and deeply moisturizing

Why is it used? Improves skin barrier and soothes irritations

alantoina

Allantoin

Origin: Comfrey extract or botanical synthesis

Function: Soothing and moisturizing

Why is it used? Ideal for sensitive or irritated skin

propanediol

Propanediol

Origin: Corn fermentation

Function: Humectant and absorption enhancer

Why is it used? Allows better penetration of active ingredients

Sensory / Fragrance

perufme natural

Natural perfume

Origin: Blend of essential oils and biodegradable compounds

Function: Aroma

Why is it used? Fragrance without endocrine disruptors

vainilla

Vanillin

Origin: Fermentation of lignin or natural vanilla

Function: Sweet, warm note

Why is it used? Provides sensory comfort

sandalore

Sandalwood

Origin: Safe and biodegradable synthetic molecule

Function: Woody note

Why is it used? Olfactory active with emerging studies on its relationship with hair follicle well-being.

Surfactant / Cleaning

lauroil lactilato de sodio

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Origin: Lactic acid and coconut oil

Function: Mild surfactant

Why is it used? Cleans without drying

Cocoanfoacetato de sodio

Sodium cocoamphoacetate

Origin: Coconut

Function: Mild surfactant

Why is it used? Compatible with sensitive skin

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

Polyglyceryl-3 laurate

Origin: Vegetable oils

Function: Emulsifier

Why is it used? Cleans gently

Others

agua

Water

Origin: H20

Function: Vehicle

Why is it used? It allows ingredients to be mixed

acido citrico

Citric acid

Origin: Citrus fermentation

Function: pH regulator

Why is it used? Prevents irritation due to alkalinity

gluconato de sodio

Sodium gluconate

Origin: Glucose fermentation

Function: Chelating agent

Why is it used? Stabilizes formulas containing minerals