Glossary of Ingredients

Benzyl benzoate is found in our products as a component of fragrance oils. It has a weak, sweet-balsamic odour but is more commonly used as a solvent for dissolving fragrance components and as a fixative to help stabilise scent and enhance longevity...

Citral  is a naturally derived ingredient found in various plants, including lemongrass , lemon myrtle , lemon , and orange . It is a key component of citrus fruit's peel oil, especially in orange peel. It provides a strong lemony...

Citronellol  is a naturally derived ingredient added to cosmetics  and personal care products  for its grassy, citrus-like scent. It is found in various plants, including rose , geranium and lemongrass. In Europe, Citronellol is included on the ...

Eugenol  is a naturally occurring substance found in many plants, primarily derived from clove oil . In cosmetics and personal care products it functions as a fragrance ingredient . It provides a spicy, warm aroma . In Europe, eugenol is included on ...

Geraniol functions as a fragrance ingredient  in cosmetics and is derived from geranium  as well as other plants such as rose and lemongrass . It contributes to the pleasant, rose-like scent  in various formulations. It is used in cosmetics as a...

Hexyl Cinnamal , also known as Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde , is a synthetic compound commonly used in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Its primary function lies in its fragrance characteristics . Hexyl Cinnamal has a sweet, jasmine-like scent and is...

Iron oxides  are mineral-derived compounds comprised of iron  and oxygen . In cosmetics and skincare products, they serve as colourants . It can be found in products that contain mica , which we sometimes use to add colour and shimmer . The mica...

Limonene the largest component of oil found in citrus fruit peels , including lemons, oranges, and limes. It is used in cosmetics as a component of essential/fragrance oils. It has been identified as a potential allergen and therefore must be stated ...

Linalool functions as a fragrance ingredient  in cosmetics and skincare products. It is used in cosmetics as a component of essential/fragrance oils. It has been identified as a potential allergen and therefore must be stated on the label if it i...

Manganese Violet  is a violet pigment commonly used in the formulation of makeup , hair colouring products , bath products , nail polish , and skin care products . It imparts a violet color  to cosmetics and personal care items. It can be found in...

Mica is a group of naturally-occurring silicate minerals. Mica coated with various metal oxides can add colour, shimmer and sparkle to cosmetics products. Ethical Issues with Mica Mica is mined in several different countries across the world....

Sodium Castorate  is derived from castor oil  (obtained from the seeds of the castor plant, Ricinus communis ). It is created by saponifying castor oil with sodium hydroxide  (lye). It is compatible with vegan and vegetarian lifestyles , as it is ...

Sodium Cocoa Butterate  is the sodium salt of the fatty acids  obtained from Cocoa Butter obtained through a process called saponification. This results from the reaction of cocoa butter with sodium hydroxide, forming a soap-like compound. Cocoa But...

Sodium cocoate is produced by hydrolyzing  the ester linkages  in coconut oil using sodium hydroxide  (a strong base) through a process called saponification. Coconut trees  (scientifically known as Cocos nucifera ) are ubiquitous  in coastal t...

Sodium Olivate  is a chemical compound derived from olive oil . It is created through a process known as saponification , where the fatty acids present in olive oil react with sodium hydroxide . The result is a salt  called Sodium Olivate. You might...

Sodium Rice Branate is created by reacting rice bran oil with sodium hydroxide through a process known as saponification . Rice bran oil  is extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice (Oryza sativa ), which is called bran . It is...

Sodium Shea Butterate  is derived from shea butter , which comes from the fruits of the shea tree. The shea tree  (scientifically known as Vitellaria paradoxa ) is a tree indigenous to the savanna regions of West and Central Africa . The shea ...

It can be found in products that contain mica , which we sometimes use to add colour and shimmer . The mica has been coated with titanium dioxide and tin oxide to enhances its colour, opacity, and reflective properties. The thickness of the titanium...

Titanium dioxide  (TiO₂) is a versatile compound. It provides whiteness , opacity , and brightness . It can be found in products that contain mica , which we sometimes use to add colour and shimmer . The mica has been coated with titanium diox...