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Glossary of Natural Cosmetics Ingredients
This glossary includes some of the most common ingredients in natural cosmetics, but there are many others.
Each ingredient has unique properties that make it suitable for specific skincare or haircare needs.
Aloe Vera
- Active Ingredients: Polysaccharides, anthraquinones, vitamins A, C, and E, fatty acids.
- Benefits: Moisturizing, soothing, anti-inflammatory, healing. Ideal for sensitive or irritated skin.
Red Algae (Chondrus Crispus)
- Active Ingredients: Minerals, vitamins (A, C, D, E), amino acids.
- Benefits: Moisturizing, antioxidant, regenerating. Excellent for mature or dry skin.
Clay (Kaolin, Bentonite, Rhassoul)
- Active Ingredients: Silica, aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron.
- Benefits: Purifying, balancing, exfoliating. Perfect for oily or combination skin to absorb excess sebum.
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)
- Active Ingredients: Fatty acids (oleic, stearic, linoleic), vitamins A, E, F.
- Benefits: Emollient, nourishing, regenerating. Ideal for dry, sensitive, or damaged skin.
Beeswax
- Active Ingredients: Fatty acid esters, alcohols, palmitic and stearic acids.
- Benefits: Protective, moisturizing, soothing. Used in creams and balms to protect the skin from external aggressions.
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis)
- Active Ingredients: Flavonoids, carotenoids, triterpenes, saponins.
- Benefits: Soothing, healing, anti-inflammatory. Excellent for sensitive, irritated, or reddened skin.
Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)
- Active Ingredients: Flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin), azulene, bisabolol.
- Benefits: Soothing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial. Ideal for delicate, red, or acne-prone skin.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Active Ingredients: Derived from coconut oil.
- Benefits: Mild surfactant, cleansing. Used in shampoos and body cleansers for gentle cleaning without being harsh on the skin.
Collagen
- Active Ingredients: Protein composed of amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline).
- Benefits: Moisturizing, firming, elasticizing. Helps maintain skin’s firmness and tone, ideal for mature skin.
Glycerin
- Active Ingredients: Polyol alcohol.
- Benefits: Moisturizing, humectant. Helps retain moisture in the skin, keeping it soft and hydrated.
St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)
- Active Ingredients: Hypericin, flavonoids, essential oils.
- Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, healing, soothing. Used for damaged or irritated skin.
Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis)
- Active Ingredients: Fatty acids (oleic, linoleic), wax esters.
- Benefits: Moisturizing, emollient, balances sebum production. Ideal for both oily and dry skin.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Active Ingredients: Linalool, rosmarinic acid, tannins.
- Benefits: Soothing, antibacterial, calming. Great for sensitive skin and for relaxing treatments.
Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa)
- Active Ingredients: Fatty acids (oleic, linoleic), vitamin E, sterols.
- Benefits: Antioxidant, moisturizing, anti-aging. Ideal for mature skin and dry hair.
Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)
- Active Ingredients: Fatty acids (lauric, caprylic), vitamin E.
- Benefits: Emollient, antimicrobial, moisturizing. Excellent for dry skin, damaged hair, and as a natural antibacterial.
Rosehip Oil (Rosa Canina)
- Active Ingredients: Essential fatty acids, vitamin C, retinoids.
- Benefits: Regenerating, healing, anti-aging. Great for mature skin, scars, and stretch marks.
Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
- Active Ingredients: Provitamin B5.
- Benefits: Moisturizing, soothing, healing. Improves the skin barrier and promotes skin regeneration.
Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis)
- Active Ingredients: Catechins, polyphenols, caffeine.
- Benefits: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, protective. Protects the skin from environmental damage and slows down the aging process.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Active Ingredients: Ascorbic acid.
- Benefits: Antioxidant, collagen-stimulating, brightening. Excellent for dull skin, aging signs, and dark spots.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
- Active Ingredients: Tocopherol, tocotrienols.
- Benefits: Antioxidant, moisturizing, regenerating. Protects the skin from free radical damage and improves skin elasticity.
Zinc (Zinc Oxide)
- Active Ingredients: Zinc oxide.
- Benefits: Protective, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory. Often used in sunscreens, to soothe irritation and protect the skin from UV rays.