Purifying / Regulating
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
Origin: Fermentation of sugar + mineral zinc
Function: Sebum and pH regulator
Why is it used? Balances oily and sensitive skin, prevents body odor
Sodium sarcosinate
Origin: Derived from coconut amino acids
Function: Mild surfactant
Why is it used? Cleansing without irritation, suitable for sensitive skin
Salicylic acid
Origin: White Willow Bark (Salix alba)
Function: Gentle exfoliant and anti-inflammatory
Why is it used? Deep cleansing without drying
Rosemary oil
Origin: Leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis
Function: Antimicrobial, circulatory stimulant
Why is it used? Stimulates hair growth, helps protect skin
Xylitol
Origin: Recycled wood from a secondary paper production stream.
Function: Humectant and prebiotic
Why is it used? Hydration benefits while promoting microbiome diversity.
Citric Acid Ester
Origin: Fermentation
Function: pH Regulator
Why is it used? Inhibits bacterial decomposition of sweat without altering the natural flora
Antioxidant / Repairing
Vitamin E acetate
Origin: Vegetable oils (sunflower, soy)
Function: Antioxidant
Why is it used? Protects against free radicals
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
Origin: Liposoluble vitamin C derivative
Function: Antioxidant and brightener
Why is it used? Improves skin tone and protects against oxidative stress
Rosehip oil
Origin: Rosehip seeds
Function: Skin regenerator
Why is it used? Helps improve marks and texture
Emollient / Texture / Protection
Cocoa butter
Origin: Cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao)
Function: Emollient and nourishing
Why is it used? Softens and protects the skin
Castor oil
Origin: Seeds of Ricinus communis
Function: Conditioner
Why is it used? Nourishes skin and hair
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
Origin: Brassica napus seeds
Function: Solid emollient
Why is it used? Adds structure and luxurious texture
Caprylic/capric triglycerides
Origin: Coconut oil + glycerin
Function: Dry-touch emollient
Why is it used? Lightness without obstruction
Triacetin
Origin: Glycerin and acetic acid
Function: Humectant + acidifier
Why is it used? Maintains optimal pH
Lauryl alcohol
Origin: It's part of coconut oil
Function: Co-emulsifier
Why is it used? It provides stability to formulas
Stearyl alcohol
Origin: Vegetable oils
Function: Non-greasy texturizer
Why is it used? Creates a creamy texture without oiliness
Soybean oil
Origin: Glycine max seeds
Function: Rich in essential lipids
Why is it used? Provides softness and elasticity
Structure / Stabilization
Candelilla wax
Origin: Mexican desert vegetable wax
Function: Structure and texture
Why is it used? It provides firmness without animal ingredients or petroleum derivatives
Cornstarch
Origin: Corn
Function: Natural absorbent
Why is it used? Controls underarm wetness
Sodium Alginate
Origin: Derived from algae
Function: Natural thickener
Why is it used? It creates soft gels
Glyceryl Stearate
Origin: Vegetable oils
Function: Gentle emulsifier
Why is it used? Combines oil and water phases
Glyceryl caprylate
Origin: coconut and palm
Function: Co-emulsifier, emollient
Why is it used? Improves texture and stability
Glyceryl undecylenate
Origin: Coconut, palm and castor oil
Function: co-emulsifier, antifungal
Why is it used? Provides antimicrobial safety
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
Origin: Derived from corn
Function: Softening, light texture
Why is it used? Improves sensoriality without grease
Cellulose
Origin: Derived from plant cellulose
Function: Natural gelling agent
Why is it used? Provides viscosity
Moisturizer
Glycerin
Origin: Fermentation of vegetable oils or sugarcane
Function: Universal humectant
Why is it used? Attracts and retains moisture in the skin
Erythritol
Origin: Glucose fermentation (corn)
Function: Light humectant
Why is it used? Hydration without a sticky feeling
Acetamide MEA
Origin: Plant-derived
Function: Humectant and conditioner
Why is it used? Retains moisture in scalp and skin
Dexpanthenol
Origin: Derived from vitamin B5 (sugar cane)
Function: Restorative and deeply moisturizing
Why is it used? Improves skin barrier and soothes irritations
Allantoin
Origin: Comfrey extract or botanical synthesis
Function: Soothing and moisturizing
Why is it used? Ideal for sensitive or irritated skin
Propanediol
Origin: Corn fermentation
Function: Humectant and absorption enhancer
Why is it used? Allows better penetration of active ingredients
Sensory / Fragrance
Natural perfume
Origin: Blend of essential oils and biodegradable compounds
Function: Aroma
Why is it used? Fragrance without endocrine disruptors
Vanillin
Origin: Fermentation of lignin or natural vanilla
Function: Sweet, warm note
Why is it used? Provides sensory comfort
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
Sodium lauroyl lactylate
Origin: Lactic acid and coconut oil
Function: Mild surfactant
Why is it used? Cleans without drying
Sodium cocoamphoacetate
Origin: Coconut
Function: Mild surfactant
Why is it used? Compatible with sensitive skin
Polyglyceryl-3 laurate
Origin: Vegetable oils
Function: Emulsifier
Why is it used? Cleans gently
Others
Water
Origin: H20
Function: Vehicle
Why is it used? It allows ingredients to be mixed
Citric acid
Origin: Citrus fermentation
Function: pH regulator
Why is it used? Prevents irritation due to alkalinity
Sodium gluconate
Origin: Glucose fermentation
Function: Chelating agent
Why is it used? Stabilizes formulas containing minerals