Our Ingredients Glossary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O PQ R S T U V W X X Y Z

A

Aqua
Otherwise known as: Water
Main function: Base ingredient
Why we use it: Carrier system for our actives, skin hydration

B

Benzyl Alcohol
Otherwise known as: Benzyl alcohol
Main function: Preservative
Why we use it: Ensures integrity of finished product whilst on sale and during usage
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate

Beta Carotene
Otherwise known as: Beta Carotene
Main function: Antioxidant
Why we use it: Maintains skin health by protecting against UV radiation

Butylene Glycol
Otherwise known as: Alcohol
Main function: Hydration
Why we use it: Raises water level in skin and softens
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Bromelain
Otherwise known as: Pineapple enzymes
Main function: Gentle exfoliation
Why we use it: Brightens without irritation
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

C

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Otherwise known as: Glycerin & Coconut oil derivative
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Helps skin to resist moisture loss and boosts product texture

Caramel
Otherwise known as: Caramel
Main function: Colourant
Why we use it: A natural colouring agent to enhance product appearance
 
Carbomer
Otherwise known as: Carbomer
Main function: Thickening agent
Why we use it: Creates a light gel texture for superior skin feel and distribution of active ingredients
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Cellulose Gum
Otherwise known as: Cellulose
Main function: Stabiliser and thickener
Why we use it: Controls viscosity of finished cream
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm
 
Cetearyl Alcohol
Otherwise known as: Cetearyl alcohol
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Softens and smooths the skin and helps prevent water loss
 
Citral
Otherwise known as: Fragrance
Main function: Natural fragrance ingredient
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Citric Acid
Otherwise known as: Citric Acid
Main function: PH balancer
Why we use it: Functions as an exfoliant that also has antioxidant properties and also ensures PH of finished product is optimum for the skin

Citronellol
Otherwise known as: Citronella
Main function: Fragrance
Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Otherwise known as: Coconut oil derivative
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Skin conditioning agent to boost hydration and product texture

Coconut Alkanes
Otherwise known as: Coconut derivative
Main function: Emollient/texture
Why we use it: Gives a silky smooth skin feel as a silicone alternative
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser
 
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Otherwise known as: Coconut extract
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Rich in fatty acids to nourish skin
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Otherwise known as: Abyssinia plant seed oil
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Ultimate natural hydration, chemically close to the natural oils produced by our skin
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate
 
C13-14 Alkane
Otherwise known as: Synthetic alkane blend
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Gives great 'skin slip' to enhance natural oils as a biodegradable alternative to silicone
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

D

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Otherwise known as: Carrot root
Main function: Antioxidant
Why we use it: Brightens and nourishes skin
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Otherwise known as: Carrot seed oil
Main function: Antioxidant and antibacterial
Why we use it: Rejuvenates skin whilst also removing toxins and fighting bacteria
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

E

EZ Rubus ID®
Otherwise known as: Enzymatically activated raspberry seed oil
Main function: Hydration and nourishment
Why we use it: Upcycled ingredient which is activated for optimal bioavailabity and penetration. Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants for increased skin elasticity, smoothness and depth of hydration
 
Eugenol
Otherwise known as: Eugenol
Main function: Fragrance
Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

G

Geraniol
Otherwise known as: Geranium
Main function: Fragrance
Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient

Glycerin
Otherwise known as: Glycerin
Main function: Humectant
Why we use it: Great at helping skin to attract and retain moisture

Glyceryl Stearate
Otherwise known as: Glyceryl Stearate
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Helps our ingredients to work together as a team

Glycolipids
Otherwise known as: Plant based lipids
Main function: Boost cellular function
Why we use it: Boost moisture retention and skin barrier strength to retain moisture and reduce water loss
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

H

Helianthus Seed Oil
Otherwise known as: Sunflower seed oil
Main function: Hydration
Why we use it: Rich in fatty acids to nourish the skin

Hydrolysed Jojoba Esters
Otherwise known as: Jojoba oil esters
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Nourishes skin and has a very similar profile to skins own oils

Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
Otherwise known as: Hydrolysed vegetable Protein
Main function: Hydration
Why we use it: Helps to bind water to the skin and attract moisture
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate

Hydroxyace Tophenone
Otherwise known as: Hydroxyace Tophenone
Main function: Humectant and antioxidant
Why we use it: Soothes skin, neutralises free radicals and boosts the preservatives within the product
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Hydroxyacetophenone
Otherwise known as: Hydroxyacetophenone
Main function: Conditioning
Why we use it: Soothes skin and inhibits enzymes that lead to irritation whilst conditioning, also functions as an antioxidant

I

Inulin
Otherwise known as: Inulin
Main function: Prebiotic
Why we use it: Reduces bad bacteria growth in favour of friendly organisms
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

L

Lactic Acid
Otherwise known as: Lactic Acid
Main function: Turnover booster
Why we use it: Firms and thickens skin, eliminating dead cells and smoothing

Lacto Bacillus
Otherwise known as: Probiotic Ferment
Main function: Micro biome balancing
Why we use it: Helps improve skin barrier function and reduce inflammation
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Lactoccus Ferment Lysate
Otherwise known as: Probiotic Ferment
Main function: Microbiome balancing
Why we use it: Helps to improve barrier function and stimulate skin renewal

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Otherwise known as: Lavender Flower
Main function: Circadian rhythm reset
Why we use it: Helps skin appear rested and renewed
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Lecithin
Otherwise known as: Lecithin
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Binds water to the skin to help boost hydration
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Leuconos TOC
Otherwise known as: Radish Root Ferment
Main function: Micro biome balancing
Why we use it: Helps to improve barrier function and stimulate skin renewal
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Limonene
Otherwise known as: Limonene
Main function: Fragrance
Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient

Linalool
Otherwise known as: Linalool
Main function: Fragrance
Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Otherwise known as: Lupin seed oil
Main function: Supports skin structure
Why we use it: Stimulates collagen production whilst boosting tone and firmness
You can find it in our: FULL BLOOM concentrate

M

Magnesium Stearate
Otherwise known as: Magnesium Stearate
Main function: Texture enhancer
Why we use it: Helps our products to glide smoothly across the skin
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate,

Microcystalline Cellulose
Otherwise known as: Cellulose
Main function: Texture boosting
Why we use it: Gives product a silky skin feel and reduces greasy after feel
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

N

Niacinamide
Otherwise known as: Vitamin B3
Main function: Nourishes and improves skin health
Why we use it: Excellent all rounder that protects from damage, boosts hydration, improves pore size and regulates sebum to fight spots
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

P

Parfum
Otherwise known as: Fragrance
Main function: Hides base odours
Why we use it: Covers odours of natural active extracts and enhances end product experience

Pentylene Glycol
Otherwise known as: Emulsifier/thickener
Main function: Hydrates and attracts moisture to skin , stabilises products
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Phaeodactylum Tricornutum
Otherwise known as: Algae extract
Main function: Humectant
Why we use it: Helps skin to retain moisture and soothes
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate,

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
Otherwise known as: Mastic Gum
Main function: Activates youth proteins within skin
Why we use it: Stimulates repair and detoxification whilst boosting collagen synthesis
You can find it in our: FULL BLOOM concentrate

Plankton Extract
Otherwise known as: Plankton Extract
Main function: Humectant
Why we use it: Helps moisture to bind to skin and helps to condition while calming and soothing.

Polyglycerin 3
Otherwise known as: Glycerin modules
Main function: Humectant
Why we use it: Attracts moisture and penetrates more slowly into the skin for longer lasting benefits
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Polyglycerol 3 Cocoate
Otherwise known as: Polyglycerol 3 Cocoate
Main function: Solubiliser
Why we use it: Helps natural and fatty oils to solubilise in a water base
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Polyglyceryl 6 Caprylate
Otherwise known as: Polyglyceryl 6 Caprylate
Main function: Solubiliser
Why we use it: Helps natural and fatty oils to solubilise in a water base
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Polyglyceryl 6 Ricinoleate
Otherwise known as: Polyglyceryl 6 Ricinoleate
Main function: Solubiliser
Why we use it: Helps natural and fatty oils to solubilise in a water base
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Polyglyerol 4 Caprate
Otherwise known as: Polyglyerol 4 Caprate
Main function: Solubiliser
Why we use it: Helps natural and fatty oils to solubilise in a water base
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Potassium Sorbate
Otherwise known as: Potassium Sorbate
Main function: Preservative
Why we use it: Ensures integrity of finished product whilst on sale and during usage

Propanediol
Otherwise known as: Propanediol
Main function: Preservative
Why we use it: Gentle preservative favoured by clean brands

Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Otherwise known as: Pomegranate seed oil
Main function: Hydration and Antioxidant
Why we use it: Fantastic moisturising properties and potent antioxidant to protect skin from damage due to free radicals
You can find it in our: FULL BLOOM concentrate


R

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Otherwise known as: Blackcurrant seed oil
Main function: Hydration and protection
Why we use it: Rich in omega 6 and fatty acids and vitamin C to protect and nourish skin whilst boasting antioxidant protection
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

Rosmarinus Officinais
Otherwise known as: Rosemary leaf extract
Main function: Antioxidant
Why we use it: Helps shield skin from environmental stressors such as UV and pollution

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
Otherwise known as: Raspberry fruit extract
Main function: Glow booster
Why we use it: Rich in fruit acids to help boost cell turnover and promote bright even skin tone

Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Otherwise known as: Raspberry leaf extract
Main function: Protection and hydration
Why we use it: Rich in anti-ageing, hydrating properties and polyphenols which fight free radicals..

Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Otherwise known as: Raspberry seed oil
Main function: Hydration and nourishment
Why we use it: Upcycled ingredient, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants to boost collagen production
 

S

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Otherwise known as: Chia seed oil
Main function: Hydration
Why we use it: Exceptionally rich in fatty acids to nourish skin
You can find it in our: FULL BLOOM concentrate

Sclerotium Gum
Otherwise known as: Polysaccharide sugar molecule
Main function: Thickening agent
Why we use it: Helps to create a light gel texture and stabilise formulations
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Sodium Benzoate
Otherwise known as: Sodium Benzoate
Main function: Preservative
Why we use it: Ensures integrity of finished product whilst on sale and during usage

Sodium Chloride
Otherwise known as: Salt
Main function: Binding agent
Why we use it: Help to thicken the finished product

Sodium Citrate
Otherwise known as: Citric Acid Salts
Main function: PH adjuster
Why we use it: Controls the final PH level of our products and helps to preserve them
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate

Sodium Hyaluronate
Otherwise known as: Hyaluronic Acid
Main function: Hydration
Why we use it: Our salt form of hyaluronic acid has a smaller molecular structure making it more stable and offering better skin penetration

Sodium Hydroxide
Otherwise known as: Lye
Main function: PH adjuster
Why we use it: Ensures that the perfect skin beneficial PH is reached when a product contains acids
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Sodium Lactate
Otherwise known as: Lactic Acid Salts
Main function: Hydration and support
Why we use it: Helps boost natural moisture factor of skin and maintains a stable acid mantle

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Otherwise known as: Glutamic and fatty acids
Main function: Skin conditioning
Why we use it: Naturally derived amino acid based ingredient that helps oil and water to blend and stay blended
You can find it in our: MIDNIGHT RESET sleeping balm

Squalane
Otherwise known as: Squalane
Main function: Hydration
Why we use it: Excellent at delivering moisture and nourishment deep into the skin and supporting the protective barrier

Sucrose
Otherwise known as: Sugar
Main function: Humectant
Why we use it: Binds water to the skin to help boost hydration
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate

Sucrose Laurate
Otherwise known as: Sugar derivative
Main function: Humectant
Why we use it: Binds water to the skin to boost hydration
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser
Sucrose Stearate
Otherwise known as: Sugar derivative
Main function: Humectant
Why we use it: Binds water to the skin to boost hydration
You can find it in our: LUMINOUS GLOW cleanser

T

Tocopherol
Otherwise known as: Vitamin E
Main function: Antioxidant
Why we use it: Strengthens skins protective barrier and fights free radical damage

Tridecane
Otherwise known as: Tridecane
Main function: Emollient
Why we use it: Helps products to absorb quickly and boosts skin feel
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate,


X

Xanthan Gum
Otherwise known as: Xanthan gum
Main function: Thickener
Why we use it: Stabilises liquid products and thickens them for improved texture and application
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate,

Xanthophylls
Otherwise known as: Pigment
Main function: Antioxidant
Why we use it: Plant based pigment that functions as a protective antioxidant for skin, replenishing the skin and absorbing blue light.
You can find it in our: MORN TO EVE concentrate,

3 0 Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Otherwise known as: Vitamin C
Main function: Stable skin brightening
Why we use it: Antioxidant that also helps impart luminosity by boosting skin turnover
You can find it in our: THREE MOONS concentrate