CERTIFIED ORGANIC COSMETICS

Eugenol

Eugenol It is a clear to pale yellow oily liquid extracted from certain essential oils especially from clove oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, basil, calamus, pimento and bay leaf. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. It has a pleasant, spicy, clove-like aroma. It is used as fixative in perfumes and flavorings. It […]

Ethylhexyl palmitate

Ethylhexyl palmitate Ethylhexyl palmitate, or octyl palmitate, is the ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol (which occurs in essential oils) and palmitic acid (obtained from palm trees). Ethylhexyl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient.

Ethyhexylglycerin

Ethyhexylglycerin Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic compound derived from grains and plants and works by reducing interfacial tension on the cellular walls of micro-organisms, promoting their more rapid destruction and a wider spectrum activity. Ethylhexylglycerin servces as a surfactant and preservant enhancer and acts as a safe preservative in minute amounts. It’s a proven preservative-enhancer and […]

Erythritol

Erythritol It is a natural skin care moisturizer that brings moisturising efficiency.

Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Oil*

Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Fruit Oil* Palm oil is used in skin care due to its high content in vitamins A & E, squalene and ubiquinone. Therefore it has good antioxidant properties. Also it is applied to wounds, just like iodine tincture, to aid the healing process. Palm oil is a very common cooking ingredient in […]

Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture

Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture Natural echinacea stem cells, promote skin hydration and elasticity, anti-stress action for dull skin and dark cirles under the eyes.

Distearoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate

Distearoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate Very mild conditioner. Used in the organic skincare products. The most favorable conditioning and stability properties are obtained in a pH range between 3 – 5.

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate It is made from fatty acids from coconut oil, also called coconut acid. It cleans the skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that these substances can be rinsed away. They also increase foaming capacity or stabilize foams. It enhances the appearance and feel of hair, by […]

Dicaprylyl Ether

Dicaprylyl Ether A plant derived oil (coconut oil). It is used as skin conditioner, emollient and solvent. Dicaprylyl ether is known for its fast spreading capabilities, and is thus used to help facilitate the spreadability of many slow spreading ingredients. It creates a smooth and soft appearance for the skin. Unlike most emollients, it provides […]

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Dicaprylyl Carbonate A solid, plant-derived fat used as emolient in skin care preparations. Caprylic acid, the ingrient used to make caprylyl carbonate, is derived from cocnut oil. It has high spreading properties and leaves a dry, velvety feel to the skin and does not leave oily film on the skin.

Dibutyl adipate

Dibutyl adipate Lubrication of skin. It gives a soft and smooth apearance. A solvent for other substances.

Decyl Glucoside

Decyl Glucoside Naturally derived, mild non-ionic surfactant with foaming and cleansing properties.

Daucus carota sativa(carrot) root extract

Daucus carota sativa(carrot) root extract Thought to have been first grown in Afghanistan Carrot has been cultivated for 2000 years, however, it only came to England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It was used widely as a medicine for at least two hundred years but nowadays is used almost exclusively as a vegetable. […]

Cetearyl Alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol It is not really an “alcohol”, such as rubbing alcohol, which would dry the skin, but it is an emulsifying wax, made by combining fatty alcohols from vegetable sources, such as coconut alcohol. It is used in many cosmetics as an emollient, thickening agent, moisturizer, emulsifier, stabilizer, opacifier as well as a carrying […]

Cera Alba (beeswax)*

Cera Alba (beeswax)* Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees. Western honey bees use the beeswax to build honeycomb cells in which their young are raised and honey and pollen are stored. Typically, for a honey bee keeper, 10 pounds of honey yields 1 pound of wax. Its main […]

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose Gum Cellulose gum or CMC (=carbomethoxy cellulose) is a substance commonly found in many household products, from certain foods to hair gels and laxatives. Derived from plant fibres, Cellulose gum makes a fully clear, transparent and stable Gel and has a smooth feeling on the skin. Farmed from trees and cotton is readily renewable […]

Caprylyl/Capryl Wheat Bran/ Straw Glycosides

Caprylyl/Capryl Wheat Bran/ Straw Glycosides It is the product obtained by the glycosylation of a blend of caprylyl and capryl alcohols with the monosaccharides derived from hydrolyzed wheat bran and hydrolyzed wheat straw.

Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride*

Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride* A derivative of caprilic acid which occurs naturally in the milk of cows and goats and in palm and coconut oil. Capric acid occurs in a large group of American plants. The triglyceride is an emolient.

Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride A derivative of caprilic acid which occurs naturally in the milk of cows and goats and in palm and coconut oil. Capric acid occurs in a large group of American plants. The triglyceride is an emolient.

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil**

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil** A natural flavor extract obtained by distillation from the flowers of Cananga tree. Light to deep yellow liquid with a harsh floral odor. Used in cola fruit spice, and ginger ale flavoring for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy and baked goods. Ylang Ylang (Canaga Odorata) Ylang-ylang, Cananga odorata, is […]

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract* Green tea is a tropical Asiatic evergreen shrub or small tree with reddish or white flowers. Used to scent perfumes and in anti-wrinkle creams. Green tea has many beneficial effects and has reportedly anti-cholesterol, anti-high blood pressure properties. It also contains tannins. In the skin care green tea is […]

Calendula officinalis flower extract*

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract* Extract of marigold has a soothing effect, is anti-inflammatory and stimulates cell renewal. The Plant – Calendula Plants in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the area from Macaronesia east through the Mediterranean region to Iran. It is the flower of the month October. The name Calendula stems from the Latin […]

Calendula officinalis flower extract

Calendula officinalis flower extract Extract of marigold has a soothing effect, is anti-inflammatory and stimulates cell renewal. The Plant – Calendula Plants in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the area from Macaronesia east through the Mediterranean region to Iran. It is the flower of the month October. The name Calendula stems from the Latin […]

Caffeine

Caffeine An odorless white powder that occurs naturally in the coffee, cola, guarana paste, tea and kola nuts. It is used as a stimulant and flavoring, to aid ingredients to penetrate in the skin, and to stimulate the skin.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate This ingredient is en ester of benzoic acid with long-chain (C12-15) alcohols. Mainly used as an emollient and thickening agent. It provides a light conditioning and silky after touch to the skin and hair.

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