Our Ingredients
Nashe products are Vegan, Clean and safe. Products are made in small batches, with a dash of exoticness and a sense of adventure added. Products are made in a GMP certified facility following our 4-step process (ingredient vetting & curating, product creating and testing). Every product is formulated with care, using effective and ethically sourced ingredients, and tested for quality and safety to help you maintain your beauty and youthful appearance. Some ingredients are Organic/ Ecocert and/Wild harvested. Others are naturally derived.
Products are free from:
Parabens | Triclosan |
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Phthalates | BHA |
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Formaldehyde donors |
Propylene Glyco | Silicones |
PEGs | Mineral Oil |
Petrolatum | Animal Testing |
Triclosan | Artificial colours |
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Nourishing & Moisturizing
Containing skin regenerating vitamin A, antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin D3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Moisturizing & Soothing
Helps soothe the skin and act as an anti-inflammatory agent. Clinically proven for effective healing of burns, wounds, and scars. When applied topically, the compound aloin in aloe vera has been shown to be great for after sun and protects the skin from sun damage.
Alpha hydroxy Acids (AHA)
Exfoliating & Resurfacing
In a concentrated blend of 5 botanical extracts (bilberry, sugarcane, sugar maple, orange and lemon). These AHAs have been shown to promote smoother, younger looking skin due to their ability to gently loosen and remove dull dead skin and reveal fresh, smother and younger looking skin.
Aspalalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract*
Antioxidant & calming
Contains strong anti-oxidants with excellent anti-ageing properties. It reduces wrinkles and promotes skin renewal, rich in alpha hydroxy acids and zinc which are essential nutrients for the skin. It fights acne to promote healthy skin
Bakuchiol
Rejuvenating & Exfoliating
Derived from the Psoralea corylifolia seeds and known as a plant-derived alternative to retinol with less of the skin irritation. A great exfoliator and moisturizer that reduces hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, and redness.
Bisabolol
Soothing & Antioxidant
Bisabolol, also kown as alpha bisabolol is an active ingredient obtained from German chamomile. Chamomile is known for its soothing properties.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Nourishing & Moisturizing
Used traditionally African women as moisturizer to keep skin healthy and radiant as well as to help with many skin conditions. High vitamin content nourishes skin
Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract
Astringent & Antioxidant
A natural astringent and mild exfoliant. It helps in visually minimizing the size of the skin pores. Black tea extract is also known to act as an antimicrobial and contains anti-oxidants that can play a role in mitigating the negative effects of environmental aggressors.
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Antioxidant & increases moisture
A natural astringent and mild exfoliant. It helps in visually minimizing the size of the skin pores. Black tea extract is also known to act as an antimicrobial and contains anti-oxidants that can play a role in mitigating the negative effects of environmental aggressors.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia
Antioxidant & Astringent
Its antibacterial properties, is a natural cleanser. It’s very good for oily skin, helping to clean pores and balance sebum levels to get skin glowing for all night long.
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Cleansing & Moisturizing
This is a multitasking oil. It promotes moisture retention in skin, and maintains the softness, suppleness, even tone and radiance of your skin.
French Green Clay
Exfoliating & Stimulating
A natural exfoliant that helps remove dead cells from the outer layer of the skin. As well it is known to remove impurities (detoxifying) and improve circulation on the skin.
Ginger Root Oil
Energizing & Protecting
A strong, warm and spicy aroma that is pleasant soothing and uplifting at the same time. Contains antioxidant properties known for their strong ability to protect & restore color and radiance to a dull complexion.
Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil’s Claw) Root Extract
Antioxidant
The Harpagophytum molecules are known to have a natural anti-inflammatory activity. A few studies have shown that they also have antioxidant, analgesic, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, uterotonic, anticonvulsant and cardioprotective potentials.
Hyaluronic acid
Hydrating
Nourishes and protects the skin’s moisture barrier. Keeps skin hydrated by pooling moisture to the skin surface, helps water soluble actives penetrate deeper layers of skin. Especially beneficial for dry skin as it alleviates dryness and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Lavender Essential Oil
Super Calming & Relaxing
A floral aroma that is known to promote relaxation, calming down the nerves to promote restfulness and sleep.
Lemongrass Oil
Cleansing & Calming
Known in aromatherapy to help relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. Contains antioxidants that have anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Protecting & Moisturizing
A moisturizing waxy oil. It contains Vitamin C - an anti-oxidant which protects the skin against environmental stress. It softens ingredients for easy absorption onto the skin and locks in moisture. It also increases the shelf life of the product.
Mentha Piperita
Cooling & Soothing, fragrance
Known to help ease breathing and promotes alertness. Has a cooling effect that help to soothe minor irritations and inflammation
Myrothamnus flabellifolius (Resurrection Bush) Extract
Brightening & Hydrating
Used in African traditional medicine, Myrothamnus flabellifolius (Welw.) is good for the treatment of inflammation, epilepsy, backaches, diabetes, kidney ailments, hypertension, hemorrhoids, gingivitis, shingles and skins conditions to name a few.
Niacinamide (Vit B3)
Smoothening & Brightening
Also known as vitamin B3. Helps to visibly reduce pore size, improve skin tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and dullness. Improves the skin barrier to lessen the impact of environmental stressors. Overall, younger looking radiant skin.
Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue lotus) Flower Extract
Antioxidant & Moisturizing
Nymphaea Caerulea is an Egyptian water lily known to improve skin complexion and texture by even toning of skin. It is a good moisturizer for dry, flaky skin. It cleans acne prone skin by removing excess oil from oily skin.
Oatmeal
Soothing & Exfoliating
Calming and soothing, reducing skin irritation as well as itching common in dry skin conditions such as eczema Great for reducing oil to restore pH balance.
Olea Europaea (Olive oil)
Protecting & Softening
Olive oil is rich in vitamins A and E, known for their effect on overall skin health and beta carotene known to help in stimulating new cell regeneration and growth, to promote a more youthful appearance.
Opuntia Ficus seed Oil
Moisturizing & Softening
A light oil obtained from prickly pear seeds. A rare and worthy oil that deeply penetrates, leaving your skin moist and soft, with a stunning glow. This oil moisturizes, soothes, and gives your skin a firm, youthful look.
Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil
Improves elasticity & Smoothens skin
An emollient moisturizer which contains phyto-actives that have anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that protect and promote healthy skin. It protects the skin moisture barrier and anti-aging by improving the look of fine lines and scars.
Retinol
Resurfacing & Softening
Retinol oil increases skin cell production. It can help unclog pores. Retinol can also exfoliate your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, cleaner appearance.
Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil
Nourishing & Moisturizing
Easily absorbs, deeply moisturizes to hydrate and soothe the skin. High in Vitamin E, contains Oleic, Linoleic acids, amino acids, anti-oxidants (tocotrienol, phenolic, flavonoids, omega 3 and 6) that help in slowing down visible fine lines of aging, restoring youthfulness with fresh new skin cells that results in glowing skin.
Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
Rejuvenating & Nourishing
Used for centuries in Chinese medicine and is rich in vitamins A, E, K and B and minerals. The oil has a unique profile of essential unsaturated fatty acids such as palmitoleic acid (Omega 7), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which are components of skin lipids and help in skin appearance and tone.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vit C)
Antioxidant & Brightening
Most stable kind of vitamin C. Great for brightening, fighting skin age spots, blotches, reducing the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles to help the skin look smooth, radiant and youthful.
Sweet orange Oil
Uplifting & Refreshing, fragrance
Energizing and uplifting. Contain many antioxidants that have benefits for skin such as helping to remove excess sebum from the skin and keep it in balance.
Theobroma cacao pods Ash
Cleansing & Exfoliating
Populous, zero waste ingredient in African black soap known to help with minor skin conditions such as acne, eczema.
Turmeric Powder
Protecting & Antioxidant
A warm spice with powerful bioactive compounds that have antioxidant properties. Turmeric helps revitalize your skin, reducing blemishes as well, improves circulation for a natural glow.
COMPLETE INGREDIENT LIST
Ingredient:
Acacia Senegal Gum
INCI:
Acacia Senegal Gum
It functions as a thickening agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer. Incorporated for its film-foaming properties that bind and improve the texture of the emulsion. Also known as a natural skin brightener and it also stabilises the odour from various ingredients in the formula. From the sap of Acacia Senegal tree. Wild harvested
Ingredient:
Aloe Vera Extract
INCI:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Helps soothe the skin and acts as a humectant. It protects the skin from the negative effects of the environment.
Ingredient:
Althea Officinalis Root Extract
INCI:
Althea Officinalis Root Extract
Ideal for sensitive skin and can help soothe redness and itching caused by dryness
Ingredient:
Amla Fruit Extract
INCI:
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
Contains anti-oxidant and soothing properties. It minimises the appearance of age and sun-damage on the skin.
Ingredient:
Aqua
INCI:
Distilled Water
A Solvent for active ingredients. Also, a spreading agent
Ingredient:
Argan Oil
INCI:
Argaia Spinosa (Argan) Kernal Oil
Moisturising ingredient which is rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants that neutralises free radicals activity and protects the skin against environmental stresses. Morocco. Natural, certified organic, wild-harvested, cold pressed, unrefined and non-comedogenic.
Ingredient:
Avocado Oil
INCI:
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
It is very high in mono-saturated fats and oleic acid. Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, B-5, D and E. It also contains potassium, lecithin, and beta carotene. It contains biotin, anti-oxidants and essential minerals that vitalises and protect the skin, hair and scalp. From Kenya. Cold pressed, pure, organic.
Ingredient:
Babchi oil
INCI:
Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Oil
Contains Bakuchiol and other antioxidants. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal properties,
Ingredient:
Bakuchiol
INCI:
Bakuchiol
Plant based and similar to retinol but better tolerated on skin. Use results in brighter skin, as well as improving texture, reducing fine lines and hyperpigmentation
Ingredient:
Baobab Fruit extract
INCI:
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
A natural moisturizer that contains high amounts of anti-oxidants. It is soothing to the skin
Ingredient:
Baobab Oil
INCI:
Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
Contains strong anti-oxidants which protect the skin by fighting off the skin scavenging free radicals. It promotes antiaging and contains properties that revitalizes and renews skin. Its moisturizing fatty acids deeply penetrates to nourish and soften the skin, which makes it ideal for dry skin. It treats stretch marks. It is non-irritant and anti-inflammatory. A highly moisturising agent that is rich in Vitamins A, E and essential fatty acids. A light oil which quickly absorbs onto skin to deeply moisturise and nourish the skin. It preserves collagen to give the skin a visibly smooth, soft, and youthful look.
Ingredient:
Benzyl Salicylate
INCI:
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance, Component of Essential oil
Ingredient:
Bergamot Essential oil
INCI:
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil (FCF
It balances oil production. Toning, cleansing and gently antiseptic. It soothes skin irritations, minimizes the look of scars and other marks on the skin.
Ingredient:
Betula Alba Bark Extract
INCI:
Betula Alba Bark Extract
It can have antioxidant properties, but can also have astringent properties
Ingredient:
Bilberry Fruit Extract
INCI:
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Applied to skin, bilberry is known to strengthen skin against signs of redness, likely due to its calming properties. Bilberry can also boost skin’s environmental defenses.
Ingredient:
Bisabolol
INCI:
Bisabolol
It is a colorless viscous oil that is the primary constituent of the essential oil from German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and other plants such as Myoporum crassifolium, Vanillosmopsis erythropappa. It is known as a soothing agent, helping the skin cope with daily challenges.
Ingredient:
Black Tea Extract
INCI:
Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract
It acts as an astringent that is again helpful in mild exfoliation as well as shrinking the skin pores. The extract can also act as antimicrobial and UV absorber.
Ingredient:
Blue Lotus Flower Extract
INCI:
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Improves skin complexion by reducing spots, scars and fights discoloration. It is a good moisturizer for dry, flaky skin. It fights acne and provides oil control for oily skin
Ingredient:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
INCI:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A clear liquid made from naturally occurring fatty acids. It is an emollient and an anti-oxidant that creates a barrier on the skin surface to keep the skin hydrated. It is used to thicken the emulsion and acts as a smooth lubricant. Also used as dispersing agent and/ or solvent.
Ingredient:
Caprylyl Glycol
INCI:
Caprylyl Glycol
Attracts and holds moisture in the skin, giving the skin a smooth plumped appearance. It also acts as a preservative, stabilizing skincare formulations.
Ingredient:
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
INCI:
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
It is a safe-to-use surfactant that the skincare industry uses to increase foaming capacity in skin and hair care products. Also, it removes dirt from a liquid solution and helps mix water in oil. It is made from vegetable derived fatty acids and glucose.
Ingredient:
Carnauba Wax
INCI:
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
The wax prevents the water and oil ingredients of the formula from separating.
Ingredient:
Castor Oil
INCI:
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Castor oil contains moisturizing fatty acids that deeply hydrates skin. It is good for the treatment of sunburns/sun-damage and contains restorative properties that promote tissue regeneration. It is soothing to skin and fights off bacteria overgrowth on skin to reduce acne. It also contains anti-fungal properties.
Ingredient:
Cetyl Alcohol
INCI:
Cetyl Alcohol
A derivative of vegetable oil that softens and conditions the skin. It is used as a thickening agent and emulsifier that keeps the ingredients from separating.
Ingredient:
Cetyl Palmitate
INCI:
Cetyl Palmitate
A soothing lubricant that softens, smoothens, and conditions the skin. It is used as a thickening agent and an emulsifier that binds the emulsion.
Ingredient:
Chamomile extract
INCI:
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Commonly used to relieve inflammatory skin conditions and calm sensitive skin. Provides some antioxidant protection and can be used to soothe, moisturize, and inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Ingredient:
Citric Acid
INCI:
Citric Acid
Promotes exfoliation and helps to even
Ingredient:
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
INCI:
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Exfoliating, promote smoother, younger looking skin. Also used in fragrance. May cause sensitization.
Ingredient:
Clove Flover Essential oil
INCI:
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
Essential oil for Fragrance
Ingredient:
Cocoa butter
INCI:
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa butter)
Rich moisturizer. Rich in Vitamin K, Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Contains Vitamin E, a soluble anti-oxidant which softens and nourishes the skin.
Ingredient:
Cocoa Pods Ash
INCI:
Theobroma cacao pod ash
These are cooked until they turn into ash or charcoal, which not only gives the soap its dark hue, but also detoxifies and exfoliates skin, and adds antioxidants to neutralize free radical damage.
Ingredient:
Coconut Oil
INCI:
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Coconut oil produces soap with good creamy lather which is moisturizing and anti-inflammatory. It is rich in fatty acids and helps to remove blemish-causing dirt, bacteria, and dead skin, with no irritation to the skin.
Ingredient:
Decyl Glucoside
INCI:
Decyl Glucoside
Is a non-ionic surfactant that is used as a gentle cleansing and foaming agent. Its excellent foaming capacity and good dermatological compatibility make it suitable for use as a base surfactant or a co-surfactant in cleansing products for sensitive skin. It also helps to moisturize the skin and prevent inflammation and itchiness.
Ingredient:
Decyl Oleate
INCI:
Decyl Oleate
A good lubricant with low viscosity. It serves as an emollient and skin conditioning agent that gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance.
Ingredient:
Devil’s Claw Root Extract
INCI:
Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil’s Claw) Root Extract
Contains antioxidants. Relieves dry skin and other associated skin problems.
Ingredient:
Elderberry Fruit Extract
INCI:
Sambucus nigra Fruit Extract
Has potent antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It is antiaging and is also soothing. Contains flavonoids and poly-phenols that help defend skin against environmental pollutants
Ingredient:
Eucalyptus Oil
INCI:
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil
It is an anti-inflammatory ingredient with a cooling sensation that soothes sun burns. It contains anti-bacterial properties that cleanses the skin, fights breakouts and pigmentation.
Ingredient:
Eugenol
INCI:
Eugenol
Fragrance, Component of Essential oil
Ingredient:
Evening Primrose oil
INCI:
Oenothera Biennis (Evening primrose) oil
Anti-aging, soothing emollient for skin. It is also known to brighten skin to give a younger-looking glow.
Ingredient:
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
INCI:
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
Anti-aging soothing plant extract
Ingredient:
French Green Clay
INCI:
Montmorillonite (French Green Clay)
Contains iron oxides and kelp seaweed and other plant matter. A natural exfoliant and helps improve texture of skin, leaving it soft.
Ingredient:
Ginger Root Oil
INCI:
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Root Oil.
An essential oil with anti-oxidant properties that neutralises free radicals activity and oxidative stresses on the skin. It is soothing to skin.
Ingredient:
Glycerin
INCI:
Glycerin
Glycerin has many benefits to give you healthier looking skin. Used on all skin types including oily skin. Treats oily skin conditions, like acne, skin infections, wrinkles, and fine lines. Attracts moisture to skin, acts as an emollient, making skin moist, soft and supple. A highly moisturising agent that helps the skin to retain moisture. It helps to repair damaged skin, improves elasticity and fades scars.
Ingredient:
Glyceryl Stearate
INCI:
Glyceryl Stearate
This is a conditioning agent which acts as a lubricant in the formula. It is used to stabilise the product, lock in moisture, and keep the cream from forming a hard crust layer on the top.
Ingredient:
Glycine
INCI:
Glycine
It is an amino acid that improves the skin’s moisture retention and collagen production. It also helps with skin repair and regeneration. It is used to stabilise emulsions and to maintain the pH balance of the emulsion.
Ingredient:
Glycolic Acid
INCI:
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid has a range of anti-aging benefits. This then helps to give your skin a smoother, more youthful appearance. Once skin cells are separated, glycolic acid help to dissolve the layer of dead skin. This in turn helps to gently exfoliate, while unclogging pores and allowing new skin to breath.
Ingredient:
Grape Skin Extract
INCI:
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Extract
It absorbs very well and promotes the absorption of moisture into the skin, particularly for fat-soluble vitamins. Suitable for the care of acne, oily and combination skin. Even mature skin benefits from the special properties of this oil. Cosmetic properties: regenerating and promoting accessibility; anti-inflammatory; smooths callused skin; powerful antioxidant and cell membrane-protective, ideal for anti-aging skin care. Contains anti-oxidants and anti-ageing properties which gives the skin a firm, youthful look. Skin lightening agent. It is a good toner for the skin.
Ingredient:
Green Tea Exract
INCI:
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
Provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, which may help to soothe and calm the skin while also providing protection against collagen degradation and skin discoloration.
Ingredient:
Hibiscus sabdariffa oil
INCI:
Hibiscus sabdariffa oil
It is light and a skin conditioning emollient. It is a good source of tocopherols and antioxidants that help keep skin firm and radiant.
Ingredient:
Hyaluronic Acid
INCI:
Hyaluronic Acid
Helps to keep skin hydrated by pooling moisture to the skin surface.
Ingredient:
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
INCI:
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Has good foam enhancement properties in cleansing applications. A thickening agent that is used to stabilise the emulsion. It is a lubricant that helps to lock in moisture by creating a protective coating on the skin to inhibit moisture loss.
Ingredient:
Indian Gooseberry
INCI:
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
Contains very high amounts of Vitamin C, or Ascorbic Acid, a powerful antioxidant known to reduce wrinkles, suppress pigmentation, and help skin retain its natural moisture.
Ingredient:
Jojoba Seed Oil
INCI:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
A soothing moisturiser that fights acne, wrinkles, and fine lines. It is soothing to dry and irritated skin. It deeply hydrates skin and provides a layer on the skin surface to lock in moisture.
Ingredient:
Juniper Berry Essential Oil
INCI:
Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil
Calming fragrance
Ingredient:
Kalahari Melon Oil
INCI:
Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari) Seed Oil
Emollient, light oil that provides antioxidants and wonderful smooth feeling on the skin and hair.
Ingredient:
Lactic Acid
INCI:
Lactic Acid
lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid. It has been shown to promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal, improving skin texture and tone. It improves skin elasticity and smoothens wrinkles. It helps skin retain moisture and keeps it hydrated, smooth and soft. Also used as a natural pH adjuster in formulations.
Ingredient:
Lavender essential oil
INCI:
Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender) oil
Calming natural fragrance
Ingredient:
Lemon Extract
INCI:
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
It is helps in It contains strong anti-tyrosinase properties. By inhibiting tyrosinase production, lemon may help with unsightly dark circles under the eyes, or dark age spots on the skin.
Ingredient:
Lemon grass oil
INCI:
Cymbopogon schoenanthus Oil
Used as natural fragrance that has soothing properties
Ingredient:
Lime Essential Oil
INCI:
Lime Essential Oil
Used a natural fragrance
Ingredient:
Limonene
INCI:
Limonene
Fragrance, Component of Essential oil
Ingredient:
Linalool
INCI:
Linalool
Fragrance, Component of Essential oil
Ingredient:
Mango Seed Butter
INCI:
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
A highly moisturising butter which contains Vitamins A, B6, C & E; zinc and iron. It reduces fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, and sunburns. It deeply moisturizes, soothes, and smoothens dry and sensitive skin without clogging pores.
Ingredient:
Marsh-mallow Root
INCI:
Althaea Officinalis (Marsh-mallow) Root Extract
The anti-inflammatory effect of marsh-mallow root helps relieve skin irritation caused by furunculosis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Ingredient:
Marula Oil
INCI:
Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil
Deeply moisturizes and soothes and hydrates skin. It contains strong anti-oxidants and promotes skin cell regeneration. Easily absorbs onto skin to deeply moisturize and smoothen. It contains anti-bacterial and excellent anti-aging properties.
Ingredient:
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
INCI:
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
This is a moisturising waxy oil. It contains anti-oxidants which protect the skin against sun damage and environmental stress. It softens ingredients for easy absorption onto the skin and locks in moisture. It increases the shelf life of the product.
Ingredient:
Mongongo (Manketti) Oil
INCI:
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Exceptionally high in linoleic acid and also contains alpha linolenic acid, oleic acid, vitamins and minerals. It has anti-aging, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Cleans, moisturizes, and soothes irritated and dry skin. It contains healing properties for eczema, sunburns and reduces scarring and itching
Ingredient:
Vitamin B3
INCI:
Niacinamide
A Vitamin B3 which has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-oxidant properties. It is good in fighting skin discolouration, and blemishes without causing irritation. It also helps to protect the skin against the damaging sun rays. It helps to keep the skin radiant and youthful.
Ingredient:
Colloidal Oats powder
INCI:
Avena sativa L., Poaceae
Has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant moisturizing properties. It is used to maintain the skin barrier's integrity. It is soothing.
Ingredient:
Oleyl Erucate
INCI:
Oleyl Erucate
Contains a variety of fatty acids that hydrates, softens and smoothens the skin. It also adds gloss to the emulsion.
Ingredient:
Olive Oil
INCI:
Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Mild and gentle fatty acid. It gives a clean feel on. Helps with dry irritated skin and can relive acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Ingredient:
Palm kernel oil
INCI:
Elaeis Guineensis (Kernel Oil)
Used to provide hardness and a beautiful lather in the soap. It is also a effective emollient. We are committed to only using Palm Kernel Oil from a certified Sustainable source, meeting strict standards to ensure that it is being produced in a way that is healthy to the environment.
Ingredient:
Peppermint Extract
INCI:
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
A skin conditioning agent which provides a cooling effect on the skin to soothe minor irritations. It contains anti-oxidants that help to reduce the visibility of wrinkles on the skin.
Ingredient:
Peppermint Oil
INCI:
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Used as a refreshing and cooling fragrance
Ingredient:
Phospholipids
INCI:
Phospholipids
Help to lock in moisture and to support the skin barrier function.
Ingredient:
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
INCI:
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
A skin conditioning agent that is useful in keeping the ingredients of the formula blended. It also serves as a surfactant.
Ingredient:
Prickly Pear Oil
INCI:
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
This wonder oil is extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear fruit. The oil is composed of omega 6 and 9, essential fatty acids, vitamins A and E, amino acids, and polyphenols. It has a wide range of benefits that hydrates, soothe and give your skin a firm, youthful look, by promoting skin cell regeneration, preventing skin dehydration, and brightening skin.
Ingredient:
Propanediol
INCI:
Propanediol
It has hydrating properties that may leave a smooth, dewy finish. Propanediol is a well-tolerated ingredient, not likely to cause sensitivity. Its commonly used as a solvent that’s able to dissolve active substances. It is a natural emollient that moisturizes the skin. It works to reduce water loss, leaving your skin feeling softer. It works as a natural preservative in skin care and body products. It can increase the shelf life of products and promote lasting freshness.
Ingredient:
Provitamin B5
INCI:
Panthenol
A moisturising ingredient that helps the skin to retain moisture by pulling moisture on to the skin surface and locking it in. It softens, soothes, and is also used as an anti-irritant.
Ingredient:
Quince Seed Extract
INCI:
Pyrus Cydonia (Quince) Seed Extract
This is a film-foaming agent that soothes and calms skin irritations. It is hydrating and improves skin elasticity and texture.
Ingredient:
Rapeseed Oil
INCI:
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
Rich in Vitamin K, Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Contains Vitamin E, a soluble anti-oxidant which softens and nourishes the skin.
Ingredient:
Resurrection Bush Oil
INCI:
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia (Resurrection bush) Extract
Contains antioxidants as well as alpha-arbutin and trehalose known for their benefits on skin. Also used as for fragrance.
Ingredient:
Retinol
INCI:
Retinol
Retinol is known for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Also improves skin colour and promote skin glow and a look of youthfulness.
Ingredient:
Rooibos Extract
INCI:
Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract
Contains strong anti-oxidants with excellent anti-ageing properties. It reduces wrinkles and promotes skin cell regeneration. Rich in alpha hydroxy and zinc which are essential nutrients for the skin. It fights acne and promotes healthy skin. It contains anti-bacterial properties that fight off bacterial activity to promote healthy skin. It is a soothing ingredient with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good source of Vitamin D and zinc and is rich in anti-oxidants that protects the skin against oxidative and environmental stress.
Ingredient:
Rose Water
INCI:
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
A hydrosol of the distilled rose petals. It is a moisturising and soothing cleanser that helps to unclog skin pores, control excess oil and bacterial activity on the skin. It helps to maintain the skin’s pH balance and contains anti-oxidants that protect the skin from oxidative stress to give the skin a youthful look. A natural skin toner. It hydrates and soothes sensitive skin.
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Rosemary Leaf Extract
INCI:
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
A skin conditioning agent with anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties. It clears blemishes and overall optimises the skin.
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Sacha Inchi Oil
INCI:
Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Oil
Rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids as well as vitamin A and E making it a great skin conditioning emollient
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Sage
INCI:
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
It is used as a skin-conditioning agent and fragrance. It has anti-microbial properties, thought to be because of the thujone content. It can protect formulas against certain bacteria and fungi.
Ingredient:
Salicylic Acid
INCI:
N/A
Helps the skin to shed dead cells from the top layer and decreases redness and swelling (inflammation). This decreases the number of pimples that form and speeds healing.
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Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
INCI:
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil
The fruit oil contains omega 6 and the highly sought after omega 7, which is great for aiding in skin repair and regeneration, making this oil ideal for problem skin. It’s fast absorbing and helps to soothe inflammation as well as reduce redness.
Ingredient:
Shea Butter
INCI:
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
An emollient and an excellent moisturizer. A soap base that gives it cleansing and moisturizing properties. Shea butter contains vitamins A, E, F; evens skin tone, moisturizes, protects, softens and restores skin’s elasticity. It balances skin tone, softens the skin and protects against environmental stresses. It naturally fades spots and brightens the skin.
Ingredient:
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
INCI:
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
A stable Vitamin C which enhances a collagen synthesis. It contains anti-oxidant; anti-inflammatory and skin whitening properties.
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
INCI:
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
It is a coconut oil-derived surfactant, foam booster and conditioning agent. It assists in cleaning by allowing water to mix with oil and dirt so that these substances can be rinsed away. It can also increase foaming capacity or stabilize foams. Its mild and has non-irritating properties.
Ingredient:
Sodium Hyaluronate
INCI:
Sodium Hyaluronate
A hydrophilic powder used to attract moisture in skin cells, the hydration reduces dryness and flaking.
Ingredient:
Sodium Hydroxide
INCI:
Sodium Hydroxide
Used in small amounts to adjust the pH of a product.
Ingredient:
Sodium PCA
INCI:
Sodium PCA
Reduces inflammation. It increases the water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air.
Ingredient:
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
INCI:
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
It is used as an emulsifier and surfactant, which stabilizes the hydrating ingredients in the skincare cream.
Ingredient:
Sorbitan Caprylate
INCI:
Sorbitan Caprylate
A handy multi-functional helper ingredient that helps water and oil to mix (aka emulsifier), helps to thicken up a formula and boosts the effectiveness of traditional preservatives.
Ingredient:
Stearic Acid
INCI:
Stearic Acid
It is a co-emulsifier used to thicken and texturize the emulsion.
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Sugar Maple Extract
INCI:
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
It deep cleans pores and sloughs off dead skin cells on the skin, which helps tighten and smoothens the skin and reduces the look of age spots.
Ingredient:
Sugarcane Extract
INCI:
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
It is extremely useful in minimizing blemishes and keeping the skin hydrated. The therapeutic properties of sugarcane extracts heal the dry skin on the face more quickly and keep it hydrated from within.
Ingredient:
Sunflower Lecithin
INCI:
Sunflower Lecithin
Has emollient properties that help to keep the dry skin soft and smooth
Ingredient:
Sunflower oil
INCI:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
An emollient known to soften and soothe the skin. Acts as a mild occlusive that helps prevent the loss of moisture from the skin and therefore increase skin hydration.
Ingredient:
Sweet Orange Peel Oil
INCI:
Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil
This essential oil is one of the most effective for keeping your skin clean and clear of acne. Improves the look of dark spots and blemishes. Smoothens wrinkles. Antibacterial properties help protect skin. Sloughs off dead skin cells. Protects against irritation. Promotes cell growth and collagen synthesis. Improves elasticity. Protects the skin’s moisture barrier. Serves as anti-depressant and anti-anxiety in aromatherapy.
Ingredient:
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
INCI:
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
It works as a stabilizer in cosmetic formulations to preventing the natural discoloration of shampoos and gels. It is used to enhance and preserve the formulation's ingredients.
Ingredient:
Tocopherol
INCI:
Tocopherol
A Vitamin E compound that acts as a preservative.
Ingredient:
Triethyl Citrate
INCI:
Triethyl Citrate
Used as a preservative and pH adjuster.
Ingredient:
Turmeric powder
INCI:
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Root Powder
Used as a colourant and fragrance imparting agent. The curcumin in the turmeric is also an antioxidant and is known to lighten skin.
Ingredient:
Witch Hazel
INCI:
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
As a natural astringent, helps to control acne by decreasing redness and oil secretion. It can also lessen bacteria growth on the skin, balance the skin's pH level, and act as a skin conditioning agent to reduce the appearance of pores.
Ingredient:
Xanthan Gum
INCI:
Xanthan Gum
Natural ingredient used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water.
Ingredient:
Ximenia caffra Seed Oil
INCI:
Ximenia caffra Seed Oil
A cold pressed oil traditionally used by women in Southern Africa for moisturising, softening revitalizing skin as well as for conditioning hair. Contains oleic acid and is very stable to oxidation.
Ingredient:
Witch Hazel
INCI:
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
As a natural astringent, helps to control acne by decreasing redness and oil secretion. It can also lessen bacteria growth on the skin, balance the skin's pH level, and act as a skin conditioning agent to reduce the appearance of pores.
Ingredient:
Xanthan Gum
INCI:
Xanthan Gum
Natural ingredient used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water.
Ingredient:
Ximenia caffra Seed Oil
INCI:
Ximenia caffra Seed Oil
A cold pressed oil traditionally used by women in Southern Africa for moisturising, softening revitalizing skin as well as for conditioning hair. Contains oleic acid and is very stable to oxidation.
Ingredient:
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
INCI:
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
In addition to providing fragrance that is calming, it also nourishes and improves skin by soothing irritations.
Ingredient:
Xanthan Gum
INCI:
Xanthan Gum
Natural ingredient used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water.
Ingredient:
Ximenia caffra Seed Oil
INCI:
Ximenia caffra Seed Oil
A cold pressed oil traditionally used by women in Southern Africa for moisturising, softening revitalizing skin as well as for conditioning hair. Contains oleic acid and is very stable to oxidation.
Complete ingredient list
Ingredient | INCI | Use/Properties |
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Acacia Senegal Gum | Acacia Senegal Gum | It functions as a thickening agent, emulsifier, or stabilizer. Incorporated for its film-foaming properties that bind and improve the texture of the emulsion. Also known as a natural skin brightener and it also stabilises the odour from various ingredients in the formula. From the sap of Acacia Senegal tree. Wild harvested |
Aloe Vera Extract | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Helps soothe the skin and acts as a humectant. It protects the skin from the negative effects of the environment. |
Althea Officinalis Root Extract | Althea Officinalis Root Extract | Ideal for sensitive skin and can help soothe redness and itching caused by dryness |
Amla Fruit Extract | Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract | Contains anti-oxidant and soothing properties. It minimises the appearance of age and sun-damage on the skin. |
Aqua | Distilled Water | A Solvent for active ingredients. Also, a spreading agent |
Argan Oil | Argaia Spinosa (Argan) Kernal Oil | Moisturising ingredient which is rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and anti-oxidants that neutralises free radicals activity and protects the skin against environmental stresses. Morocco. Natural, certified organic, wild-harvested, cold pressed, unrefined and non-comedogenic. |
Avocado Oil | Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | It is very high in mono-saturated fats and oleic acid. Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, B-5, D and E. It also contains potassium, lecithin, and beta carotene. It contains biotin, anti-oxidants and essential minerals that vitalises and protect the skin, hair and scalp. From Kenya. Cold pressed, pure, organic. |
Babchi oil | Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Oil | Contains Bakuchiol and other antioxidants. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal properties, |
Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Plant based and similar to retinol but better tolerated on skin. Use results in brighter skin, as well as improving texture, reducing fine lines and hyperpigmentation |
Baobab Fruit extract | Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract | A natural moisturizer that contains high amounts of anti-oxidants. It is soothing to the skin |
Baobab Oil | Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil | Contains strong anti-oxidants which protect the skin by fighting off the skin scavenging free radicals. It promotes antiaging and contains properties that revitalizes and renews skin. Its moisturizing fatty acids deeply penetrates to nourish and soften the skin, which makes it ideal for dry skin. It treats stretch marks. It is non-irritant and anti-inflammatory. A highly moisturising agent that is rich in Vitamins A, E and essential fatty acids. A light oil which quickly absorbs onto skin to deeply moisturise and nourish the skin. It preserves collagen to give the skin a visibly smooth, soft, and youthful look. |
Benzyl Salicylate | Benzyl Salicylate | Fragrance, Component of Essential oil |
Bergamot Essential oil | Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil (FCF | It balances oil production. Toning, cleansing and gently antiseptic. It soothes skin irritations, minimizes the look of scars and other marks on the skin. |
Betula Alba Bark Extract | Betula Alba Bark Extract | It can have antioxidant properties, but can also have astringent properties |
Bilberry Fruit Extract | Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | Applied to skin, bilberry is known to strengthen skin against signs of redness, likely due to its calming properties. Bilberry can also boost skin’s environmental defenses. |
Bisabolol | Bisabolol | It is a colorless viscous oil that is the primary constituent of the essential oil from German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and other plants such as Myoporum crassifolium, Vanillosmopsis erythropappa. It is known as a soothing agent, helping the skin cope with daily challenges. |
Black Tea Extract | Camellia Sinensis (Black Tea) Leaf Extract | It acts as an astringent that is again helpful in mild exfoliation as well as shrinking the skin pores. The extract can also act as antimicrobial and UV absorber. |
Blue Lotus Flower Extract | Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract | Improves skin complexion by reducing spots, scars and fights discoloration. It is a good moisturizer for dry, flaky skin. It fights acne and provides oil control for oily skin |
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | A clear liquid made from naturally occurring fatty acids. It is an emollient and an anti-oxidant that creates a barrier on the skin surface to keep the skin hydrated. It is used to thicken the emulsion and acts as a smooth lubricant. Also used as dispersing agent and/ or solvent. |
Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | Attracts and holds moisture in the skin, giving the skin a smooth plumped appearance. It also acts as a preservative, stabilizing skincare formulations. |
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | It is a safe-to-use surfactant that the skincare industry uses to increase foaming capacity in skin and hair care products. Also, it removes dirt from a liquid solution and helps mix water in oil. It is made from vegetable derived fatty acids and glucose. |
Carnauba Wax | Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax | The wax prevents the water and oil ingredients of the formula from separating. |
Castor Oil | Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | Castor oil contains moisturizing fatty acids that deeply hydrates skin. It is good for the treatment of sunburns/sun-damage and contains restorative properties that promote tissue regeneration. It is soothing to skin and fights off bacteria overgrowth on skin to reduce acne. It also contains anti-fungal properties. |
Cetyl Alcohol | Cetyl Alcohol | A derivative of vegetable oil that softens and conditions the skin. It is used as a thickening agent and emulsifier that keeps the ingredients from separating. |
Cetyl Palmitate | Cetyl Palmitate | A soothing lubricant that softens, smoothens, and conditions the skin. It is used as a thickening agent and an emulsifier that binds the emulsion. |
Chamomile extract | Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | Commonly used to relieve inflammatory skin conditions and calm sensitive skin. Provides some antioxidant protection and can be used to soothe, moisturize, and inhibit the growth of bacteria. |
Citric Acid | Citric Acid | Promotes exfoliation and helps to even |
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract | Exfoliating, promote smoother, younger looking skin. Also used in fragrance. May cause sensitization. |
Clove Flover Essential oil | Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil | Essential oil for Fragrance |
Cocoa butter | Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa butter) | Rich moisturizer. Rich in Vitamin K, Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Contains Vitamin E, a soluble anti-oxidant which softens and nourishes the skin. |
Cocoa Pods Ash | Theobroma cacao pod ash | These are cooked until they turn into ash or charcoal, which not only gives the soap its dark hue, but also detoxifies and exfoliates skin, and adds antioxidants to neutralize free radical damage. |
Coconut Oil | Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil | Coconut oil produces soap with good creamy lather which is moisturizing and anti-inflammatory. It is rich in fatty acids and helps to remove blemish-causing dirt, bacteria, and dead skin, with no irritation to the skin. |
Decyl Glucoside | Decyl Glucoside | Is a non-ionic surfactant that is used as a gentle cleansing and foaming agent. Its excellent foaming capacity and good dermatological compatibility make it suitable for use as a base surfactant or a co-surfactant in cleansing products for sensitive skin. It also helps to moisturize the skin and prevent inflammation and itchiness. |
Decyl Oleate | Decyl Oleate | A good lubricant with low viscosity. It serves as an emollient and skin conditioning agent that gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. |
Devil’s Claw Root Extract | Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil’s Claw) Root Extract | Contains antioxidants. Relieves dry skin and other associated skin problems. |
Elderberry Fruit Extract | Sambucus nigra Fruit Extract | Has potent antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It is antiaging and is also soothing. Contains flavonoids and poly-phenols that help defend skin against environmental pollutants |
Eucalyptus Oil | Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil | It is an anti-inflammatory ingredient with a cooling sensation that soothes sun burns. It contains anti-bacterial properties that cleanses the skin, fights breakouts and pigmentation. |
Eugenol | Eugenol | Fragrance, Component of Essential oil |
Evening Primrose oil | Oenothera Biennis (Evening primrose) oil | Anti-aging, soothing emollient for skin. It is also known to brighten skin to give a younger-looking glow. |
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract | Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract | Anti-aging soothing plant extract |
French Green Clay | Montmorillonite (French Green Clay) | Contains iron oxides and kelp seaweed and other plant matter. A natural exfoliant and helps improve texture of skin, leaving it soft. |
Ginger Root Oil | Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Root Oil. | An essential oil with anti-oxidant properties that neutralises free radicals activity and oxidative stresses on the skin. It is soothing to skin. |
Glycerin | Glycerin | Glycerin has many benefits to give you healthier looking skin. Used on all skin types including oily skin. Treats oily skin conditions, like acne, skin infections, wrinkles, and fine lines. Attracts moisture to skin, acts as an emollient, making skin moist, soft and supple. A highly moisturising agent that helps the skin to retain moisture. It helps to repair damaged skin, improves elasticity and fades scars. |
Glyceryl Stearate | Glyceryl Stearate | This is a conditioning agent which acts as a lubricant in the formula. It is used to stabilise the product, lock in moisture, and keep the cream from forming a hard crust layer on the top. |
Glycine | Glycine | It is an amino acid that improves the skin’s moisture retention and collagen production. It also helps with skin repair and regeneration. It is used to stabilise emulsions and to maintain the pH balance of the emulsion. |
Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic acid has a range of anti-aging benefits. This then helps to give your skin a smoother, more youthful appearance. Once skin cells are separated, glycolic acid help to dissolve the layer of dead skin. This in turn helps to gently exfoliate, while unclogging pores and allowing new skin to breath. |
Grape Skin Extract | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Extract | It absorbs very well and promotes the absorption of moisture into the skin, particularly for fat-soluble vitamins. Suitable for the care of acne, oily and combination skin. Even mature skin benefits from the special properties of this oil. Cosmetic properties: regenerating and promoting accessibility; anti-inflammatory; smooths callused skin; powerful antioxidant and cell membrane-protective, ideal for anti-aging skin care. Contains anti-oxidants and anti-ageing properties which gives the skin a firm, youthful look. Skin lightening agent. It is a good toner for the skin. |
Green Tea Exract | Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract | Provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, which may help to soothe and calm the skin while also providing protection against collagen degradation and skin discoloration. |
Hibiscus sabdariffa oil | Hibiscus sabdariffa oil | It is light and a skin conditioning emollient. It is a good source of tocopherols and antioxidants that help keep skin firm and radiant. |
Hyaluronic Acid | Hyaluronic Acid | Helps to keep skin hydrated by pooling moisture to the skin surface. |
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | Has good foam enhancement properties in cleansing applications. A thickening agent that is used to stabilise the emulsion. It is a lubricant that helps to lock in moisture by creating a protective coating on the skin to inhibit moisture loss. |
Indian Gooseberry | Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract | Contains very high amounts of Vitamin C, or Ascorbic Acid, a powerful antioxidant known to reduce wrinkles, suppress pigmentation, and help skin retain its natural moisture. |
Jojoba Seed Oil | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | A soothing moisturiser that fights acne, wrinkles, and fine lines. It is soothing to dry and irritated skin. It deeply hydrates skin and provides a layer on the skin surface to lock in moisture. |
Juniper Berry Essential Oil | Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Oil, | Calming fragrance |
Kalahari Melon Oil | Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari) Seed Oil, | Emollient, light oil that provides antioxidants and wonderful smooth feeling on the skin and hair. |
Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid. It has been shown to promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal, improving skin texture and tone. It improves skin elasticity and smoothens wrinkles. It helps skin retain moisture and keeps it hydrated, smooth and soft. Also used as a natural pH adjuster in formulations. |
Lavender essential oil | Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender) oil, | Calming natural fragrance |
Lemon Extract | Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract | It is helps in It contains strong anti-tyrosinase properties. By inhibiting tyrosinase production, lemon may help with unsightly dark circles under the eyes, or dark age spots on the skin. |
Lemon grass oil | Cymbopogon schoenanthus Oil | Used as natural fragrance that has soothing properties |
Lime Essential Oil | Lime Essential Oil | Used a natural fragrance |
Limonene | Limonene | Fragrance, Component of Essential oil |
Linalool | Linalool | Fragrance, Component of Essential oil |
Mango Seed Butter | Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter | A highly moisturising butter which contains Vitamins A, B6, C & E; zinc and iron. It reduces fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, and sunburns. It deeply moisturizes, soothes, and smoothens dry and sensitive skin without clogging pores. |
Marsh-mallow Root | Althaea Officinalis (Marsh-mallow) Root Extract | The anti-inflammatory effect of marsh-mallow root helps relieve skin irritation caused by furunculosis, eczema, and dermatitis. |
Marula Oil | Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil | Deeply moisturizes and soothes and hydrates skin. It contains strong anti-oxidants and promotes skin cell regeneration. Easily absorbs onto skin to deeply moisturize and smoothen. It contains anti-bacterial and excellent anti-aging properties. |
Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil | This is a moisturising waxy oil. It contains anti-oxidants which protect the skin against sun damage and environmental stress. It softens ingredients for easy absorption onto the skin and locks in moisture. It increases the shelf life of the product. |
Mongongo (Manketti) Oil | Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil | Exceptionally high in linoleic acid and also contains alpha linolenic acid, oleic acid, vitamins and minerals. It has anti-aging, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Cleans, moisturizes, and soothes irritated and dry skin. It contains healing properties for eczema, sunburns and reduces scarring and itching |
Vitamin B3 | Niacinamide | A Vitamin B3 which has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-oxidant properties. It is good in fighting skin discolouration, and blemishes without causing irritation. It also helps to protect the skin against the damaging sun rays. It helps to keep the skin radiant and youthful. |
Colloidal Oats powder | Avena sativa L., Poaceae | Has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant moisturizing properties. It is used to maintain the skin barrier's integrity. It is soothing. |
Oleyl Erucate | Oleyl Erucate | Contains a variety of fatty acids that hydrates, softens and smoothens the skin. It also adds gloss to the emulsion. |
Olive Oil | Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil | Mild and gentle fatty acid. It gives a clean feel on. Helps with dry irritated skin and can relive acne, eczema and psoriasis. |
Palm kernel oil | Elaeis Guineensis (Kernel Oil) | Used to provide hardness and a beautiful lather in the soap. It is also a effective emollient. We are committed to only using Palm Kernel Oil from a certified Sustainable source, meeting strict standards to ensure that it is being produced in a way that is healthy to the environment. |
Peppermint Extract | Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract | A skin conditioning agent which provides a cooling effect on the skin to soothe minor irritations. It contains anti-oxidants that help to reduce the visibility of wrinkles on the skin. |
Peppermint Oil | Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil | Used as a refreshing and cooling fragrance |
Phospholipids | Phospholipids | Help to lock in moisture and to support the skin barrier function. |
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate | Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate | A skin conditioning agent that is useful in keeping the ingredients of the formula blended. It also serves as a surfactant. |
Prickly Pear Oil | Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil | This wonder oil is extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear fruit. The oil is composed of omega 6 and 9, essential fatty acids, vitamins A and E, amino acids, and polyphenols. It has a wide range of benefits that hydrates, soothe and give your skin a firm, youthful look, by promoting skin cell regeneration, preventing skin dehydration, and brightening skin. |
Propanediol | Propanediol | It has hydrating properties that may leave a smooth, dewy finish. Propanediol is a well-tolerated ingredient, not likely to cause sensitivity. Its commonly used as a solvent that’s able to dissolve active substances. It is a natural emollient that moisturizes the skin. It works to reduce water loss, leaving your skin feeling softer. It works as a natural preservative in skin care and body products. It can increase the shelf life of products and promote lasting freshness. |
Provitamin B5 | Panthenol | A moisturising ingredient that helps the skin to retain moisture by pulling moisture on to the skin surface and locking it in. It softens, soothes, and is also used as an anti-irritant. |
Quince Seed Extract | Pyrus Cydonia (Quince) Seed Extract | This is a film-foaming agent that soothes and calms skin irritations. It is hydrating and improves skin elasticity and texture. |
Rapeseed Oil | Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, | Rich in Vitamin K, Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Contains Vitamin E, a soluble anti-oxidant which softens and nourishes the skin. |
Resurrection Bush Oil | Myrothamnus Flabellifolia (Resurrection bush) Extract | Contains antioxidants as well as alpha-arbutin and trehalose known for their benefits on skin. Also used as for fragrance. |
Retinol | Retinol | Retinol is known for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Also improves skin colour and promote skin glow and a look of youthfulness. |
Rooibos Extract | Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract | Contains strong anti-oxidants with excellent anti-ageing properties. It reduces wrinkles and promotes skin cell regeneration. Rich in alpha hydroxy and zinc which are essential nutrients for the skin. It fights acne and promotes healthy skin. It contains anti-bacterial properties that fight off bacterial activity to promote healthy skin. It is a soothing ingredient with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good source of Vitamin D and zinc and is rich in anti-oxidants that protects the skin against oxidative and environmental stress. |
Rose Water | Rosa Damascena Flower Water | A hydrosol of the distilled rose petals. It is a moisturising and soothing cleanser that helps to unclog skin pores, control excess oil and bacterial activity on the skin. It helps to maintain the skin’s pH balance and contains anti-oxidants that protect the skin from oxidative stress to give the skin a youthful look. A natural skin toner. It hydrates and soothes sensitive skin. |
Rosemary Leaf Extract | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | A skin conditioning agent with anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties. It clears blemishes and overall optimises the skin. |
Sacha Inchi Oil | Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Oil | Rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids as well as vitamin A and E making it a great skin conditioning emollient |
Sage | Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract | It is used as a skin-conditioning agent and fragrance. It has anti-microbial properties, thought to be because of the thujone content. It can protect formulas against certain bacteria and fungi. |
Salicylic Acid | N/A | Helps the skin to shed dead cells from the top layer and decreases redness and swelling (inflammation). This decreases the number of pimples that form and speeds healing. |
Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil | Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil | The fruit oil contains omega 6 and the highly sought after omega 7, which is great for aiding in skin repair and regeneration, making this oil ideal for problem skin. It’s fast absorbing and helps to soothe inflammation as well as reduce redness. |
Shea Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) | An emollient and an excellent moisturizer. A soap base that gives it cleansing and moisturizing properties. Shea butter contains vitamins A, E, F; evens skin tone, moisturizes, protects, softens and restores skin’s elasticity. It balances skin tone, softens the skin and protects against environmental stresses. It naturally fades spots and brightens the skin. |
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | A stable Vitamin C which enhances a collagen synthesis. It contains anti-oxidant; anti-inflammatory and skin whitening properties. |
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | It is a coconut oil-derived surfactant, foam booster and conditioning agent. It assists in cleaning by allowing water to mix with oil and dirt so that these substances can be rinsed away. It can also increase foaming capacity or stabilize foams. Its mild and has non-irritating properties. |
Sodium Hyaluronate | Sodium Hyaluronate | A hydrophilic powder used to attract moisture in skin cells, the hydration reduces dryness and flaking. |
Sodium Hydroxide | Sodium Hydroxide | Used in small amounts to adjust the pH of a product. |
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Sodium PCA | Sodium PCA | Reduces inflammation. It increases the water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air. |
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | It is used as an emulsifier and surfactant, which stabilizes the hydrating ingredients in the skincare cream. |
Sorbitan Caprylate | Sorbitan Caprylate | A handy multi-functional helper ingredient that helps water and oil to mix (aka emulsifier), helps to thicken up a formula and boosts the effectiveness of traditional preservatives. |
Stearic Acid | Stearic Acid | It is a co-emulsifier used to thicken and texturize the emulsion. |
Sugar Maple Extract | Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract | It deep cleans pores and sloughs off dead skin cells on the skin, which helps tighten and smoothens the skin and reduces the look of age spots. |
Sugarcane Extract | Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract | It is extremely useful in minimizing blemishes and keeping the skin hydrated. The therapeutic properties of sugarcane extracts heal the dry skin on the face more quickly and keep it hydrated from within. |
Sunflower Lecithin | Sunflower Lecithin | Has emollient properties that help to keep the dry skin soft and smooth |
Sunflower oil | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | An emollient known to soften and soothe the skin. Acts as a mild occlusive that helps prevent the loss of moisture from the skin and therefore increase skin hydration. |
Sweet Orange Peel Oil | Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil | This essential oil is one of the most effective for keeping your skin clean and clear of acne. Improves the look of dark spots and blemishes. Smoothens wrinkles. Antibacterial properties help protect skin. Sloughs off dead skin cells. Protects against irritation. Promotes cell growth and collagen synthesis. Improves elasticity. Protects the skin’s moisture barrier. Serves as anti-depressant and anti-anxiety in aromatherapy. |
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | It works as a stabilizer in cosmetic formulations to preventing the natural discoloration of shampoos and gels. It is used to enhance and preserve the formulation's ingredients. |
Tocopherol | Tocopherol | A Vitamin E compound that acts as a preservative. |
Triethyl Citrate | Triethyl Citrate | Used as a preservative and pH adjuster. |
Turmeric powder | Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Root Powder | Used as a colourant and fragrance imparting agent. The curcumin in the turmeric is also an antioxidant and is known to lighten skin. |
Witch Hazel | Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract | As a natural astringent, helps to control acne by decreasing redness and oil secretion. It can also lessen bacteria growth on the skin, balance the skin's pH level, and act as a skin conditioning agent to reduce the appearance of pores. |
Xanthan Gum | Xanthan Gum | Natural ingredient used as a thickening agent, texture enhancer, and to stabilize emulsions, which is a general term for mixtures of unlike substances such as oil and water. |
Ximenia caffra Seed Oil | Ximenia caffra Seed Oil | A cold pressed oil traditionally used by women in Southern Africa for moisturising, softening revitalizing skin as well as for conditioning hair. Contains oleic acid and is very stable to oxidation. |
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil | Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil | In addition to providing fragrance that is calming, it also nourishes and improves skin by soothing irritations. |