Chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita or Matricaria Recutita) tea has been a popular remedy throughout the ages. It is legendary in literature, popular nursery rhymes, and fairy tales.
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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) has a long history of medicinal use. High in Vitamin A, It was used to treat eye disorders, excess weight, bleeding gums, arthritis, rheumatism, atherosclerosis, kidney and liver disorders, and internal swelling.
Irish moss (Chondrus Crispus) is common in the intertidal zone on all shores of the North Atlantic. Historically, Chondrus Crispus has been used internally as an excellent remedy for tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, and intestinal problems.
Cohune oil (Orbignya Cohune Seed Oil) is a non-drying emollient oil said to be superior to coconut oil in skin feel. The Cohune tree is a palm (Attalea cohune or Orbignya Cohune) that grows abundantly in lowland forests.
Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCL is a conjugate of Glycerin and Arginine that combines both ancestors' moisturizing (NMF) and high adsorption power.
Dilinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a reaction product of dilinoleic acid and dimethylaminopropyl-dimethylamine, is molecularly more than half vegetable derived with the remainder synthetic.
Epoxycyclohexylethyl Polysilsesquioxane is a hybrid molecule with an inorganic silsesquioxane at the core and organic epoxy cyclohexyl groups attached at the corners of the cage. It is a clear, pale yellow to orange semi-solid.
Herbasec® MPE Sebostat is composed of three plant extracts specially chosen for their sebum-regulating properties. Independent laboratory data support its efficacy.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a modified synthetic polymer. It is a clear, water-white, viscous liquid without odor. Its viscosity, flash point, and specific gravity depend on the average molecular weight (polymerization level), which ranges from 350 to 1300 Daltons.
Hydrolyzed Silk PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol Crosspolymer is a hybrid polymer created from the fusion of hydrolyzed silk peptides into a silicone backbone.
Isoeicosane is a clear, color- and odorless liquid hydrocarbon with low viscosity and good spreadability. It is used as a conditioner in hair care and as a lipophilic, low-viscosity carrier in skin and sun care.
Laneth-15 is ethoxylated lanolin alcohol with 15 moles of ethylene oxide, a nonionic surface active agent with a remarkable blend of branched-chain alcohols and sterols. Due to these natural skin-moisturizing lipids, this ingredient possesses significant emollience.
Lanolin Wax is a lanolin derivative (a more dense and solid fraction of lanolin). It is a yellow-to-tan waxy solid with a mild, pleasant odor. Its melting range is close to body temperature, 41-51°C, so it can be used as a natural moisturizing emollient in body lotions.
There have always been "natural" remedies that indigenous populations have used in most parts of the tropics – their reported effectiveness has become part of local folklore. These include Neem bark, Eucalyptus leaves, and Myrrh oil.
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-17 (Palmitoyl Glycylproline) is a synthetic lipopeptide with the sequence Pal-Gly-Pro. It is known under the trade name Proliphil.
Polysilicone-15 is a polymeric UV-B filter with a polysiloxane backbone to which UV-B absorbing chromophores are attached. Thanks to its silicone backbone, it offers additional benefits, such as improved combing and shine.
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is an alkoxy ether of cetyl alcohol, a heteropolymer of ethylene and propylene oxides. It is a water-soluble nonionic liquid surfactant.
Punica Granatum Sterols is derived from pomegranate seed oil by first heat sterilizing it and then fractionating to isolate the fraction rich in sterols. It is a white to light yellow waxy paste with a characteristic odor.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an orange-brown to red-brown liquid with a characteristic odor. It is a natural ingredient derived from white willow bark.
Possibly no word conjures up more emotion than silk. Garments produced from this protein fiber have been held in high esteem for centuries. Silk has been prized for its feel, its magic, and its aura of quality.
Soluble Keratin is a water-soluble keratin hydrolyzate, a polymer of natural origin. It exhibits excellent compatibility with the skin and hair because it is derived from natural Keratin, a key structural material found in human skin, hair, and nails.