Organic Cosmetic Ingredients Glossary
Selected from unique and exotic plants from around the world, grown organically, and processed to certified organic standards, these ingredients provide the basis for our highly nourishing and extravagant moisturizers. Law requires that we label them using a terminology called INCI. We thought that you might want some explanations.
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Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba Oil)
Although jojoba is generally categorized with vegetable oils, jojoba is actually a liquid wax. Jojoba offers the traits of both oil and a wax to make it an ideal
Essential Oil
These fragrant oils are prepared by passing
steam over flowers or herbs, and collecting the condensed
liquid. The liquid is separated into
oil and water phases. The oil phase is
Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera Juice)
Aloe Vera is a cactus-like evergreen plant that belongs to the tree lily family. It is native to the Mediterranean area in Europe and to Southern Africa but is now
Macadamia ternifolia (Macadamia Nut Oil)
Macadamia Oil is a priceless delight for the skin and has proven itself to be one of the best regenerative oils available.
It is high in monounsaturated
It is high in monounsaturated
