Also 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

Otherwise known as: Glycerin

Main function: Humectant

Why we use it: Great at helping skin to attract and retain moisture

Also known as: Pentylene Glycol

Main Function: Emulsifier/thickener

Why we use it: Hydrates and attracts moisture to skin , stabilises products

Otherwise known as: Propanediol

Main function: Preservative

Why we use it: Gentle preservative favoured by clean brands

Otherwise known as: Probiotic Ferment

Main function: Micro biome balancing

Why we use it: Helps to improve barrier function and stimulate skin renewal

Otherwise known as: Cetearyl alcohol

Main function: Emollient

Why we use it: Softens and smooths the skin and helps prevent water loss

Otherwise known as: Glyceryl Stearate

Main function: Emollient

Why we use it: Helps our ingredients to work together as a team

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

Also 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

Also 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

Also known as: Alcohol

Main Function: Hydration

Why we use it: Raises water level in skin and softens

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

Also known as: Sunflower seed oil derivative

Main Function: Hydration

Why we use it: Rich in fatty acids to nourish the skin

Also known as: Glutamic acid 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

Also known as: Cellulose

Main Function: Texture boosting

Why we use it: Gives finished product a silky skin feel and reduces greasy after-feel

Otherwise known as: Raspberry leaf extract

Main function: Protection and hydration

Why we use it: Rich in hydrating properties and polyphenols which help fight the effects of free radicals. 

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

Also known as: Fragrance

Main Function: Provide an aroma

Why we use it: Covers odours of natural active extracts and enhances end product experience

Also known as: Vitamin E

Main Function: Antioxidant

Why we use it: Strengthens skins protective barrier and fights free radical damage

Also known as: Cellulose

Main Function: Stabiliser and thickener

Why we use it: Controls viscosity of finished cream

Also 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

Otherwise known as: Lactic Acid

Main function: Turnover booster

Why we use it: Firms and thickens skin, eliminating dead cells and smoothing

Also known as: Glycerin modules

Main Function: Humectant

Why we use it: Attracts moisture and penetrates more slowly into the skin for longer lasting benefits

Otherwise known as: Sodium Benzoate

Main function: Preservative

Why we use it: Ensures integrity of finished product whilst on sale and during usage

Otherwise known as: Salt

Main function: Binding agent

Why we use it: Help to thicken the finished product

Also known as: Lavender flower

Main Function: Circadian rhythm reset

Why we use it: Helps skin appear rested and renewed

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

Otherwise known as: Potassium Sorbate

Main function: Preservative

Why we use it: Ensures integrity of finished product whilst on sale and during usage

Otherwise known as: Citral

Main function: Fragrance

Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient

Otherwise known as: Eugenol

Main function: Fragrance

Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient

Otherwise known as: Geranium

Main function: Fragrance

Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient

Also known as: Limonene

Main Function: Fragrance

Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient 

Also known as: Linalool

Main Function: Fragrance

Why we use it: Natural fragrance ingredient