Our mantra is simple. What’s good for the planet is definitely good for you.
Our products are made with a lot of plant-derived ingredients. Only humans (we’re cruelty-free, remember) at the labs test them to make sure they’re 100% safe for you.
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What’s Out
- Harmful chemicals
- Sulphates
- Silicones
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Animal-derived ingredients
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What’s In
Here’s the list of ingredients in alphabetical order (we love organising you see) that we use in our products.
Confused about an ingredient on your product pack? Click on the starting letter and voila! You will find the INCI name, common name, the origin and what the ingredient does.
More questions? Get in touch!
Ingredients starting with #
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
1,3-Butylene Glycol |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Sunscreen and skin-protector |
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Ingredients starting with A
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Acrylates Copolymer |
- |
Natural + petroleum sources |
Commonly used thickener |
Almond, Borage, Linseed, Olive Acids, Glycerides |
- |
Natural sources |
Enzyme activated non-greasy natural oils to increase hair strength |
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice |
Aloe vera |
Aloe vera leaf |
Excellent humectant, skin healer and nutrient source for skin |
Aqua |
Water |
Mother nature |
Solvent, carrier, base |
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil |
Argan oil |
Argan tree kernels |
Liquid gold for soft & supple skin & hair - hydrates & repairs |
Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract |
Rooibos tea |
Rooibus bush leaves |
High anti-oxidant content improves skin health |
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Ingredients starting with B
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Bentonite |
Clay |
Mother earth |
Used in masks - absorbs impurities and provides mild exfoliant action |
Benzophenone-3 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Photostabilizer and sunscreen active, absorbes UV rays |
Biosaccharide Gum-4 |
Sorbitol |
Fruit-derived sugar |
Protects skin & hair against environmental aggressors - dirt, pollution, smoke, etc. |
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Absorbs UV rays, protects against sunburn |
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene |
BHT |
Synthetically derived |
Splendid antioxidant which helps in anti-flamation of skin |
Butylene Glycol |
- |
Organic compound |
Gentle organic alcohol which helps in conditioning of the skin |
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
Shea butter |
Shea nuts |
Moisturizer, softner & protects your hair & skin from environmental pollutants |
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Ingredients starting with C
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract |
Green tea |
Tea leaves |
Anti-acne antioxidant action |
Camellia Sinesis (White Tea) Leaf Extract |
White tea |
Tea leaves |
Keeps skin firm, fresh and young looking |
Cellulose Beads |
Cellulose Beads |
Naturally derived cellulose |
Mild scrub that smoothens skin, and disintegrates easily when washed off |
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Cetearyl Alcohol |
Cetostearyl alcohol |
Plant sources (palm / coconut) |
Stabilizer, thickener of lotions and creams. Also an emollient |
Citric Acid |
- |
Citrus fruit sources |
Good for pigmented / tanned skin, pH adjuster |
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract |
Lemon |
Lemon peel |
Antioxidant & skin de-pigmentor |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
CAPB |
Plant + petroleum sources |
A mild surfactant, that functions as a cleansing and lathering agent |
Coco Glucoside |
- |
Plant sources |
Exhibits excellent cleansing characteristics on the skin and hair |
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Ingredients starting with E
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Used in sunscreens to absorb UV-B rays from the sun |
Ethylhexylglycerin |
- |
Petroleum sources |
Preservative booster, keeps formulas from going bad |
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Ingredients starting with F
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
FDA Approved Colours |
Colorants |
Synthetically derived |
Approved for cosmetics use as per EU regulations |
Fragrance |
Perfume |
Synthetically derived |
Make stuff smell awesome. We DO NOT use phthalates in our fragrances |
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Ingredients starting with G
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract |
Ginkgo biloba |
Ginkgo biloba leaves |
Phenomal antioxidant that provides protection from harmful free radicals & acts as a natural exfoliant |
Glycerin |
- |
Plant sources |
Humectant - attracts moisture to skin, thereby keeping away dryness. |
Glyceryl Monostearate |
GMS |
Organic compound |
Extraordinary thickening and anti-sticking agent properties |
Glycol Distearate |
- |
Organic compound |
High foaming capacity and gives the formula an inviting pearlescent look |
Glycolic Acid |
AHA |
Plant sources |
Alpha-hydroxy acid commonly found in citrus fruits. Natural exfoliant that removes dead skin cells, keeps the skin looking younger and fresher |
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract |
Licorice |
Licorice root |
Anti-pigmentation, skin conditioner, humectant |
Glycolic acid |
AHA |
Plant sources |
Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly used in peels. AHAs help remove dead skin cells and keep the skin looking younger and fresher |
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Ingredients starting with H
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Sunflower oil |
Sunflower seed |
A natural oil, that acts as an skin conditioner & emollient |
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower (Hibiscus) Extract |
Hibiscus |
Hibiscus flower |
Increases skin-elasticity, soothes dry / itchy scalps |
Hydrogenated Olive Oil & Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil & Olea Europea Oil Unsaponisiables |
Olive |
Olive fruit |
Viscosity stabilizer, deep moisturizer, hair cuticle protector |
Hydrogentaed Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables |
Olive |
Olive fruit |
Helps replenish lost lipids from the skin & hair, restoring its supple & smooth texture |
Hydrolyzed Quinoa |
Quinoa |
Vegetable sources |
Paraben free protein. Enhanced nourishment & moisture for hair & skin |
Hydrolyzed Wheat, Soy, Corn Protein |
- |
natural & plant sources |
Locks moisture & improves the tensile strength of the hair. Vegan alternative to animal-keratin |
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Ingredients starting with I
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Isodecyl Neopentanoate |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Skin conditioning and emollient agent, a more natural alternative to silicones |
Isopropyl Myristate |
- |
Natural sources |
Emoliient, thickening agent, lubricant |
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Ingredients starting with J
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder |
Walnut |
Walnut sheets |
Natural exfoliant for dead skin removal |
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Ingredients starting with K
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Kaolin |
China clay |
Mother earth |
Absorbs oil & exfoliates away dead skin cells |
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Ingredients starting with L
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Laureth-3 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Emulsifier, thickener & pearling agent |
Laureth-9 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Emulsifier, thickener & pearling agent |
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Ingredients starting with M
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Macrocystis pyrifera (Sea Kelp) Extract |
Sea kelp |
Sea kelp leaves |
High content of vitamins and minerals which nourish and soothe skin & hair |
Menthol |
Peppermint |
Peppermint plant |
For a refreshed feeling skin |
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Ingredients starting with N
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Nasturtium Officinale (Water Cress) Extract |
Water cress |
Plant sources |
Nutrient rich extract to stimulate hair follicles & promote growth |
Niacinamide |
Vitamin B3 |
Mother nature |
Skin tone evening, pore reduction, damage restoration |
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Ingredients starting with O
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters |
- |
Olive oil + petroleum derivatives |
Mild & safe emollient. Could call this natural, but we don’t - it's derived by combining natural olive oil & ethylene oxide |
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Ingredients starting with P
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
PEG-150 Distearate |
- |
Plant sources |
Effective thickener for rinse-off formulas, i.e. shampoos, shower gels |
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil |
Castor oil |
Natural sources |
Emulsifier, thickener, skin conditioner |
Phenoxyethanol |
- |
Natural + petroleum sources |
It's a preservative; keeps stuff from going bad - safely |
Phospholipids |
- |
Mother nature |
Emollient, emulsifier, moisturizer |
Polyacrylate-13 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Thickener, stabilizing and texturizing polymer |
Polyisobutene |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Thickener, stabilizing and texturizing polymer |
Polyquaternium-10 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Anti-static, conditioner, silicone alternative |
Polyquaternium-7 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Cationic conditioner for hair, detangling agent |
Polysorbate 20 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Surfactant, emulsifier, emollient, solubilser |
Polysorbate 60 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Helps to disperse oil in water based formulae |
Propendiol |
- |
Plant sources |
Light emollient, solubilser and moisturser. Natural alternative to propylene glycol |
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Ingredients starting with S
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil |
Jojoba |
Jojoba shrub seeds |
Miracle moisturizer. Use on dry skin, cuticles, feet and hands! |
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids |
- |
Plant sources |
Foaming anionic surfactant that leaves the skin feeling soft and conditioned |
Sodium Cocyl Glycinate |
SCG |
- |
Mild and natural surfactant |
Sodium Gluconate |
- |
Glucose |
Chelating agent, non-toxic & bio-degradable |
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate |
NaLS |
- |
Non-irritating surfactant with exceptional foaming and creamy lathering properties |
Stearath-21 |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Safe, mild surfactant |
Stearic Acid |
- |
Synthetically derived |
Gives body and emolliency to formulations |
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Ingredients starting with T
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Titanium Dioxide |
TiO2 |
Naturally occuring mineral |
Naturally occuring sunscreen, shields skin from UV rays! |
Tocopherol Acetate |
Vitamin E |
Mother nature |
Antioxidant, moisturizer, anti-inflammatory: promotes healthy skin |
Triethanolamine |
TEA |
Petroleum + natural sources |
pH adjuster, neutralizer. |
Tropaeolum Majus (Indian Cress) Extract |
Indian cress |
Plant sources |
Hair strengthener & growth stimulant |
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Ingredients starting with U
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Undecylenamidopropyl PEG-2-Dimonium Undecylenate |
- |
Natural sources & renewable resources |
Natural anti-dandruff agent |
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Ingredients starting with Z
INCI name |
Common name |
Where does this come from? |
What is it used for/as? |
Zingiber Officinate (Ginger) Root Extract |
Ginger |
Ginger root |
Good for more than a sore throat! Destroys free radicals, promotes hair growth & controls dandruff! |
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