A scientific, transparent guide to every ingredient we use — and why it matters for your skin.
⭐ How This Glossary Works
Each ingredient includes:
• What it is
• Function in the formula
• Evidence-based skin benefits
📘 A – Z INGREDIENT GLOSSARY
Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
What it is: African botanical oil rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and omegas.
Function: Deeply nourishing emollient.
Benefits: Supports elasticity, strengthens the barrier, boosts suppleness, and protects from oxidative damage.
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Allantoin
What it is: Skin-soothing, keratolytic compound.
Function: Calms irritation and softens rough, dry skin.
Benefits: Reduces itchiness, supports skin repair, and improves moisture retention — ideal for eczema and sensitive skin.
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera)
What it is: Hydrating and soothing botanical extract.
Function: Humectant that cools and hydrates.
Benefits: Reduces redness, supports healing, and increases the skin’s water content.
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Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Oil
What it is: Gentle, anti-inflammatory essential oil.
Function: Calms irritation in sensitive and baby-focused formulations.
Benefits: Rich in bisabolol and chamazulene to reduce redness and soothe reactive skin.
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Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract
What it is: Antioxidant-rich South African plant extract.
Function: Protects skin from oxidative stress.
Benefits: High in quercetin and aspalathin, supporting brightness, calmness, and environmental protection.
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Bakuchiol (Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Oil)
What it is: A clinically validated botanical alternative to retinol.
Function: Anti-ageing, brightening, and collagen-supportive active.
Benefits: Improves fine lines, firmness, and pigmentation with excellent tolerability — ideal for sensitive skin and pregnancy-safe routines.
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Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil
What it is: Resin-derived aromatic oil.
Function: Calming and anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Benefits: Helps refine texture, soothe irritation, and support skin rejuvenation.
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Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
What it is: Antioxidant powerhouse.
Function: Protects, calms, and brightens skin.
Benefits: EGCG reduces oxidative damage, redness, and supports collagen preservation.
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
What it is: Lightweight coconut-derived emollient.
Function: Improves spreadability and reduces moisture loss.
Benefits: Softens skin without clogging pores — ideal for sensitive, acne-prone, and baby skin.
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Ceramides
What it is: Essential lipids naturally found in the skin barrier.
Function: Restores and strengthens the skin’s protective barrier.
Benefits: Reduces moisture loss (TEWL), improves elasticity, soothes dryness, and supports eczema-prone skin.
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Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor)
What it is: Cooling botanical active.
Function: Provides soothing relief for cracked, dry, or irritated skin.
Benefits: Reduces itch and irritation through sensory nerve modulation.
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Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil
What it is: Lightweight desert oil rich in linoleic acid.
Function: Barrier-supportive emollient.
Benefits: Restores lipids, improves moisture balance, and smooths texture without heaviness.
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
What it is: Aromatic citrus essential oil.
Function: Provides a fresh scent and mild antioxidant activity.
Benefits: Supports mood uplift and protects against environmental stressors.
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
What it is: Clean, refreshing essential oil.
Function: Mild astringent and aromatic active.
Benefits: Offers antioxidant and balancing benefits when used at safe dilutions.
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Crocus Sativus (Saffron) Extract
What it is: Luxurious botanical extract rich in crocin and crocetin.
Function: Brightening and antioxidant active.
Benefits: Supports radiance, helps even out dark marks, calms inflammation, and protects from oxidative stress.
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Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil / Extract
What it is: Brightening, antioxidant botanical.
Function: Targets dullness and uneven tone.
Benefits: Curcumin reduces redness, pigmentation, and oxidative damage.
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil
What it is: Potent aromatic extract.
Function: Clarifying and circulation-boosting in minimal concentrations.
Benefits: Strong antimicrobial and antioxidant properties support clarity and radiance.
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Glycerin (Vegetable-Derived)
What it is: Gold-standard humectant.
Function: Draws and retains water in the skin.
Benefits: Strengthens the barrier, improves elasticity, and reduces dryness — essential for eczema, baby, and sensitive-skin products.
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
What it is: Botanical distillate with natural tannins.
Function: Mild astringent and calming toner base.
Benefits: Reduces oiliness, minimises visible pores, and soothes irritation.
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
What it is: Linoleic-acid-rich emollient.
Function: Restores barrier lipids.
Benefits: Boosts ceramide production, reduces moisture loss, and is excellent for dry, baby, and eczema-prone skin.
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
What it is: Calming aromatic essential oil.
Function: Soothes skin and enhances sensory relaxation.
Benefits: Linalool and linalyl acetate reduce perceived stress and irritation.
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
What it is: Brightening and anti-inflammatory botanical.
Function: Targets hyperpigmentation and dark marks.
Benefits: Contains glabridin, a potent melanin-inhibiting compound, making it ideal for uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks.
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil
What it is: Broad-spectrum antimicrobial essential oil.
Function: Purifies and soothes acne- or irritation-prone skin.
Benefits: Helps reduce redness and supports clearer skin.
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Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
What it is: Multi-benefit vitamin active.
Function: Brightens, strengthens the barrier, reduces inflammation.
Benefits: Improves tone, refines texture, reduces redness, and enhances elasticity.
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Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
What it is: Mineral sunscreen filter and skin protectant.
Function: Creates a safe, physical UV barrier.
Benefits:
• Broad-spectrum UVA + UVB protection
• Anti-inflammatory
• Safe for babies and sensitive skin
• Supports rash-prone and eczema-prone areas
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Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
What it is: Hydrating and soothing humectant.
Function: Strengthens the barrier and increases water retention.
Benefits: Reduces redness, itch, and irritation—excellent for eczema, shaving, and baby care.
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Resurrection Plant Extract (Myrothamnus Flabellifolia)
What it is: Desert plant that revives after extreme dehydration.
Function: Exceptional hydrator and cellular protection active.
Benefits:
• Restores moisture rapidly
• Protects proteins from dehydration stress
• Supports elasticity and resilience
• Ideal for anti-ageing and barrier-repair formulas
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Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
What it is: Premium aromatic oil.
Function: Calming and anti-inflammatory.
Benefits: Soothes irritation and helps maintain smoother, clearer-feeling skin.
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Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil
What it is: Rich African emollient oil.
Function: Deep nourishment and softness.
Benefits: High in antioxidants and omegas, improving suppleness and radiance.
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
What it is: Biomimetic liquid wax ester.
Function: Balances moisture and supports skin texture.
Benefits: Mimics natural sebum, hydrates without clogging pores.
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Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
What it is: Water-binding polymer humectant.
Function: Deep hydration and plumping.
Benefits: Increases moisture, improves elasticity, and softens fine lines.
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Squalane (Plant-Derived)
What it is: Lightweight, stable emollient.
Function: Mimics natural skin lipids.
Benefits: Enhances softness, prevents moisture loss, and strengthens the barrier.
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Titanium Dioxide
What it is: Mineral UV filter and natural pigment.
Function: Provides UV protection and adds opacity to creams.
Benefits: Photostable, gentle, and suitable for baby and sensitive skin.
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
What it is: Lipid-phase antioxidant.
Function: Protects oils from oxidation and supports skin resilience.
Benefits: Neutralises free radicals and enhances barrier stability.
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Zinc Ricinoleate
What it is: Odour-binding active derived from castor oil.
Function: Neutralises odour molecules.
Benefits: Non-irritating, microbiome-friendly, and ideal for baby and sensitive-skin formulations.