Ingredient Glossary

Pansy Extract
Viola tricolor

Derived from the Pansy flower, this extract is used for its soothing abilities.
Present in the following products:
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate

Derived from vegetable sources (coconut oil) this ingredient is an emulsifying agent.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Derived from vegetable sources (coconut oil), this ingredient acts as a solubiliser of essential oils and other active agents. It also acts as an emollient.
Present in the following products:
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxy-stearate

Consisting of glycerol and fatty acids (derived from coconut oils), it is used as an emulsifier and a protective skin occlusive.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

This material is a mild emulsifying agent used to stabilise creams and lotions.
Present in the following products:

Panthenol

A vitamin B5 complex factor used as a hair conditioning agent and to promote a healthy-looking complexion.
Present in the following products:
PEG-20 Stearate

Derived from vegetable sources, this ingredient acts as an emulsifier.
Peppermint
Mentha piperita

Peppermint has a refreshing aroma, due to the volatile oil present in its leaves, which provides a soothing and cooling effect on the skin.
Present in the following products:
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

A vegetable based emulsifier, consisting of glycerol and fatty acids (from Castor Oil). It is also added as an emulsifier or thickening agent.
Potassium Sorbate

Derived from sorbic acid this ingredient is used for its antimicrobial activity. Commonly used in food.
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PEG-150 Penta-erythrityl Tetrastearate

A mild, high performance thickener which is able to effectively thicken shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps at very low concentrations.
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Derived from vegetable sources (almond oil triglycerides), this ingredient acts as a gentle, mild emollient and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.
Present in the following products:
- Herbal Recovery Neck Serum
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PG-Hydroxyethyl-cellulose
Cocodimonium Chloride

A hair conditioning agent derived from cellulose and coconut fatty acids. This ingredient helps to reduce flyaway and frizzy hair and has excellent anti-static and hair conditioning properties in either shampoos or conditioners.
Polysorbate 20

A solubiliser used as a suspending and stabilising agent.
Present in the following products:
Purple Coneflower Extract
Echinacea purpurea

Commonly known as Echinacea, this extract offers soothing properties to the skin.