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Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract

Peonies aren’t just pretty flowers, they’re also key beauty ingredients. Known as Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, you’ll find them in our loveliest floral formulas.

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Palmaria Palmata Extract (or red algae as it’s more commonly known) is a key ingredient in our skin-protecting products. It has high levels of vitamin c and is a superb skin brightener. Time to glow.

Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Palmitic Acid

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Panax Ginseng Root

Want plumper, firmer-looking skin? Of course you do. That’s why we made Panax Ginseng Root one of our love ingredients. It’s in our Roots of Strength™ range and it’s ready to replenish you.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Want plumper, firmer-looking skin? Of course you do. That’s why we made Panax Ginseng Root one of our love ingredients. It’s in our Roots of Strength™ range and it’s ready to replenish you.

p-Anisic Acid

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Panthenol

Hair and skin conditioning ingredients are recognised as being able to improve suppleness and texture. Two things we’re all big fans of. It would be silly not to add them really.

Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Papaver Rhoeas Seed

Exfoliant is a gentle abrasive known to remove dead skin cells. If you want a brighter, smoother complexion, this is the ingredient to look out for. Let’s go get that glow.

Parfum

Perfuming ingredients are fragrant essential oils, simple aromas or man-made smells. Either way, you know that when we add them to our products it’s for one simple reason. They smell good.

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil (from the passion flower) is a natural moisturiser full of skin-softening properties. It’s acknowledged as being able to improve your skin’s texture, so we’re sold.

Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract

We use Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract (from the exotic Guarana fruit) to give our products naturally energising properties. Wakey wakey. It’s time to stop snoozing your skin’s alarm clock.

PCA

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

PCA Glyceryl Oleate

Emollients are highly regarded by beauty buffs because they reduce the amount of water your skin loses. This means you’ll feel softer and smoother for longer. Who doesn’t want that?

PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PEG/PPG-20/6 Dimethicone

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PEG-100 Stearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-12 Dimethicone

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-150

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-150 Distearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-20

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-20 Stearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-220

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-240

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-32

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-40 Stearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-5 Cocamide

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-8

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-8 Beeswax

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

PEG-8 Stearate

PEGs are thickening agents, or as we like to call them, secret beauty agents. Their mission? To help other ingredients absorb into the skin easier. Some say they’re a controversial ingredient. We believe them to scientifically safe.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is also known as geranium oil. It’s kind and caring, making it perfect for soothing skin. What a sweetheart.

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Antioxidants help protect skin cells from environmental stresses. Think bright sun and all that pollution from waiting at the bus stop.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Emollients are highly regarded by beauty buffs because they reduce the amount of water your skin loses. This means you’ll feel softer and smoother for longer. Who doesn’t want that?

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Pentasodium Triphosphate

Chelating improves the effectiveness and stability of a product, by luring in unwanted elements so they can be broken down. Think of it as a cosmetic catfish.

Pentylene Glycol

Solvents come in a variety of different forms and are nothing to be scared of. (Even water is a solvent). They’re used to break down other ingredients so a solution can be formed.

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Perlite

Exfoliant is a gentle abrasive known to remove dead skin cells. If you want a brighter, smoother complexion, this is the ingredient to look out for. Let’s go get that glow.

Persea Gratissima Oil

That avocado stone you usually throw away can actually be ground down to make Persea Gratissima Oil, a nourishing moisturiser full of the fatty acids your skin loves. Waste not, want not.

Phenethyl Alcohol

Perfuming ingredients are fragrant essential oils, simple aromas or man-made smells. Either way, you know that when we add them to our products it’s for one simple reason. They smell good.

Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol is a mould-fighting, bacteria-blocking preservative that helps keep our products fresh. We use it to protect our formulas (and your beautiful body.)

Phenyl Methicone

Silicones are known to help products apply evenly. They also stop stickiness and white casts. Some worry they’re a controversial ingredient, so we’re trying to reducing our use of them whenever possible.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Silicones are known to help products apply evenly. They also stop stickiness and white casts. Some worry they’re a controversial ingredient, so we’re trying to reducing our use of them whenever possible.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Chemical Sunscreen absorbs UVA and UVB rays, helping to protect your skin from premature ageing. We love your fine lines, but we also want you to be sun safe. So slather it on.

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Phosphoric Acid

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Phytic Acid

Chelating improves the effectiveness and stability of a product, by luring in unwanted elements so they can be broken down. Think of it as a cosmetic catfish.

Phytosphingosine HCl

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Pimenta Acris Leaf Oil

Perfuming ingredients are fragrant essential oils, simple aromas or man-made smells. Either way, you know that when we add them to our products it’s for one simple reason. They smell good.

Piper Nigrum Seed Extract

Just like when you add it to your food, we put Piper Nigrum Seed Extract (aka black pepper) in our skincare to give it that something extra.

Piroctone Olamine

Piroctone Olamine is a dry scalp soother. We add it to our formulas so you can have shiny, swishable hair.

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Pistacia Vera Seed Extract

Hair and skin conditioning ingredients are recognised as being able to improve suppleness and texture. Two things we’re all big fans of. It would be silly not to add them really.

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract comes from patchouli and it’s known as a skin protector. Its job is to calm and soothe at all costs. No questions asked.

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Can you smell something? Probably if you’re using a product with Pogostemon Cablin Oil in. It’s often called patchouli oil and has a distinct sweet and musky scent.

Poloxamer 184

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Poloxamer 338

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Poly(Linseed Oil)

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyacrylamide

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

A Viscosity Agent increases the firmness of formulas, turning liquids into gels. You can usually find them inside all your favourite jelly-like products. The satisfyingly squeezable ones.

Polyaminopropyl Biguanide

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Polybutene

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Polybutylene Terephthalate

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyester-1

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyester-37

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyethylene

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyglycerin-10

Humectants draw in moisture from the air to increase your skin’s water levels. Just like if you were a plant. No flowers necessary.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Polyhydroxybutyrate

Exfoliant is a gentle abrasive known to remove dead skin cells. If you want a brighter, smoother complexion, this is the ingredient to look out for. Let’s go get that glow.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Polyimide-1

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyisobutene

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Polylactic Acid

Exfoliant is a gentle abrasive known to remove dead skin cells. If you want a brighter, smoother complexion, this is the ingredient to look out for. Let’s go get that glow.

Polylysine

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Emollients are highly regarded by beauty buffs because they reduce the amount of water your skin loses. This means you’ll feel softer and smoother for longer. Who doesn’t want that?

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Polypropylsilsesquioxane

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Polyquaternium-10

Flaking? No thanks. Polyquaternium is the nourishing antidote to dry, damaged hair and skin. Don’t be concerned about any online controversies, we only ever use ingredients that are scientifically proven to be safe.

Polyquaternium-37

Flaking? No thanks. Polyquaternium is the nourishing antidote to dry, damaged hair and skin. Don’t be concerned about any online controversies, we only ever use ingredients that are scientifically proven to be safe.

Polyquaternium-39

Flaking? No thanks. Polyquaternium is the nourishing antidote to dry, damaged hair and skin. Don’t be concerned about any online controversies, we only ever use ingredients that are scientifically proven to be safe.

Polyquaternium-51

Flaking? No thanks. Polyquaternium is the nourishing antidote to dry, damaged hair and skin. Don’t be concerned about any online controversies, we only ever use ingredients that are scientifically proven to be safe.

Polyquaternium-6

Flaking? No thanks. Polyquaternium is the nourishing antidote to dry, damaged hair and skin. Don’t be concerned about any online controversies, we only ever use ingredients that are scientifically proven to be safe.

Polyquaternium-7

Flaking? No thanks. Polyquaternium is the nourishing antidote to dry, damaged hair and skin. Don’t be concerned about any online controversies, we only ever use ingredients that are scientifically proven to be safe.

Polysilicone-11

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polysorbate 20

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polysorbate 60

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polysorbate 80

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polysorbate 85

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Polystyrene/Hydrogenated Polyisopentene Copolymer

A Viscosity Agent increases the firmness of formulas, turning liquids into gels. You can usually find them inside all your favourite jelly-like products. The satisfyingly squeezable ones.

Polyurethane-11

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Polyvinyl Butyral

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Potassium Chloride

A Viscosity Agent increases the firmness of formulas, turning liquids into gels. You can usually find them inside all your favourite jelly-like products. The satisfyingly squeezable ones.

Potassium Citrate

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

A Surfactant has the ability to remove dirt, blend one liquid inside another and help a product to create loads of foam. Talk about a multitasker.

Potassium Hydroxide

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Potassium Iodide

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Potassium Laurate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Potassium Phosphate

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

Potassium Thiocyanate

Preservative/Antimicrobial ingredients are added to our products to keep them fresh for their entire shelf-life. No funky smells or weird consistencies. Just the classic formulas you love.

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PPG-2 Methyl Ether

Solvents come in a variety of different forms and are nothing to be scared of. (Even water is a solvent). They’re used to break down other ingredients so a solution can be formed.

PPG-2 Methyl Ether Acetate

Solvents come in a variety of different forms and are nothing to be scared of. (Even water is a solvent). They’re used to break down other ingredients so a solution can be formed.

PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether

Hair and skin conditioning ingredients are recognised as being able to improve suppleness and texture. Two things we’re all big fans of. It would be silly not to add them really.

PPG-25-Laureth-25

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PPG-2-Deceth-30

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Propanediol

A Viscosity Agent increases the firmness of formulas, turning liquids into gels. You can usually find them inside all your favourite jelly-like products. The satisfyingly squeezable ones.

Propyl Gallate

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Propylene Carbonate

Solvents come in a variety of different forms and are nothing to be scared of. (Even water is a solvent). They’re used to break down other ingredients so a solution can be formed.

Propylene Glycol

Humectants draw in moisture from the air to increase your skin’s water levels. Just like if you were a plant. No flowers necessary.

Propylene Glycol Alginate

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Palm oil derivatives are a jack of all trades. They can moisturise. They can make products foamy. The list goes on. They can be controversial ingredients when sourced irresponsibly, so we make sure we buy sustainable palm oil from the RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil). Or purchase RSPO credits that support sustainable production.

Propylene Glycol Stearate

Emulsifying surfactants help keep oil and water together. They can also give products a rich, creamy feel. Next time you’re marvelling at how lusciously smooth your skin is, you’ll know who to thank.

Propylparaben

Parabens are a group of preservatives that are pretty controversial. But don’t worry about weird online stories. The ones we use are scientifically recognised as being safe and effective. We’ll be removing them from our products soon, just to give you peace of mind.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil is sometimes called Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil. It’s one of our key ingredients because it’s nice and nourishing for your skin. Whenever possible we source organic oil through our Community Fair Trade programme.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

Crushed up almond tree seeds create Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract. It’s a natural moisturiser and key ingredient in our almond range. When possible, we source ours through our Community Fair Trade programme.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Shell Powder

Exfoliant is a gentle abrasive known to remove dead skin cells. If you want a brighter, smoother complexion, this is the ingredient to look out for. Let’s go get that glow.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Emollients are highly regarded by beauty buffs because they reduce the amount of water your skin loses. This means you’ll feel softer and smoother for longer. Who doesn’t want that?

Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder

Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder is made from ground up apricot kernels. It’s a natural exfoliator that will have dead skin shifted fast. Nothing but smooth skin in sight.

Prunus Avium Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Prunus Cerasus Fruit Extract

Antioxidants help protect skin cells from environmental stresses. Think bright sun and all that pollution from waiting at the bus stop.

Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Prunus Persica Kernel Oil

Emollients are highly regarded by beauty buffs because they reduce the amount of water your skin loses. This means you’ll feel softer and smoother for longer. Who doesn’t want that?

Prunus Persica Seed Powder

Exfoliant is a gentle abrasive known to remove dead skin cells. If you want a brighter, smoother complexion, this is the ingredient to look out for. Let’s go get that glow.

Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract

Astringents are acknowledged as being one of the best ingredients for controlling oiliness and cleansing pores. They’re greasy hair and sticky skin’s worst nightmare. Dirt can do one.

PTFE

We mix bulking ingredients into our formulas to create the right ratio of actives. It’s a fine art. Like making the perfect cup of tea. But we’ve mastered it.

Pullulan

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

Pumice

Pumice is a volcanic rock with supreme exfoliating power. Hard skin doesn’t stick around long once it gets to work, so we add it to our products to leave you feeling baby-soft.

Punica Granatum Extract

Perfuming ingredients are fragrant essential oils, simple aromas or man-made smells. Either way, you know that when we add them to our products it’s for one simple reason. They smell good.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

PVM/MA Copolymer

Binding ingredients are used in powder products that need to be held together. Their job is quite simply to never let go (like that clingy ex your friend had).

PVP

Film forming ingredients are acknowledged for their ability to create a protective layer around your skin and hair. Think of them as a cosy little beauty bubble. Your safe space.

Pyridoxine HCL

Hair and skin conditioning ingredients are recognised as being able to improve suppleness and texture. Two things we’re all big fans of. It would be silly not to add them really.

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Perfuming ingredients are fragrant essential oils, simple aromas or man-made smells. Either way, you know that when we add them to our products it’s for one simple reason. They smell good.

Pyrus Malus Juice

Skin Conditioning ingredients are the enemies of dry, flaking skin. They’re acknowledged as having the power to restore suppleness. And trust us, they aren’t afraid to use it.

Pyrus Malus Seed Oil

Emollients are highly regarded by beauty buffs because they reduce the amount of water your skin loses. This means you’ll feel softer and smoother for longer. Who doesn’t want that?