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Alcohol
Sourced from the fermentation of sugar cane, alcohol ensures that herbal extracts remain in solution within the skincare formulation and provides an essential antimicrobial action to maintain the shelf-life of the product.Present in the following products: -
Aloe Vera
Aloe Barbadensis
Aloe is a succulent perennial of the lily family with skin enhancing value in the juice of its leaves. It is native to Africa and commercially grown in warm and tropical climates around the world. The leaf gel is rich in beneficial polysaccharides and amino acids and has been used to soothe the skin for more than 2500 years. It is used externally to rebalance dryness and calm delicate skin.Present in the following products: -
Arnica
Arnica Montana
The arnica plant has a bright yellow, daisy-like flower that has been used in homeopathic medicine for hundreds of years. It is typically applied to the skin to soothe sensitive areas as it helps to rebalance sensitivity and cool delicate skin.Present in the following products: -
Ascorbyl Palmitate
An oil-soluble form of Vitamin C which is rapidly absorbed by the skin. It is an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals that contribute to ageing and plays an essential role in the skin’s natural restorative process.Present in the following products: -
Avocado Oil Unsaponifiables
Persea gratissima
Derived from the unsaponifable fraction of avocado lipids. This ingredient has rich moisturising properties and promotes skin softness.Present in the following products:
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Allantoin
Possessing smoothing and moisturising properties, allantoin is found in wheat germ and comfrey roots.Present in the following products: -
Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract
Anogeissus leiocarpus is a tall evergreen tree native to savannas of Tropical Africa. The extract from the bark helps protect skin from environmental aggressors and helps improve skin clarity.Present in the following products: -
Ascorbic Acid
A potent antioxidant that scavenges free radicals which cause ageing. The Ascorbic Acid form of vitamin C plays an important role in the skin’s natural restorative process.Present in the following products: -
Australian Bush Mint
A known natural antibacterial and antimicrobial which also inhibits the growth of microorganisms, native to Australia.
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Almond
Prunus dulcis
Prepared in a finely crushed, soaked form, almonds act as a soft, physical exfoliating agent to assist in the surface removal of dead skin cells.Present in the following products: -
Apricot Seed Powder
Prunus armeniaca
A natural exfoliating powder derived from Apricot Seeds helps polish away dead skin cells gently and effectively. The Apricot Seed particles are ideal for epidermal exfoliation because they have a rounded structure that does not damage the skin.Present in the following products: -
Ascorbyl Glucoside
A rich form of Vitamin C, Ascorbyl Glucoside offers antioxidant properties to help protect the skin from environmental aggressors, improve skin clarity and firms the skin.Present in the following products:- Purely Age-Defying Eye Cream,
- Purely Age-Defying Night Lotion,
- Purely Age-Defying Facial Serum,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Day Cream,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Cleanser,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Essence,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Mist,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Night Cream
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Avocado Oil
Persea gratissima
A rich oil containing beneficial fatty acids to nurture the skin and protect it from moisture loss and dehydration. It rebalances dryness and comforts delicate skin.Present in the following products: