Glossary Ingredients B

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?

Bertholletia Excelsa Stem Extract comes from the bamboo tree. It’s highly regarded for its moisturising properties. So obviously we had to use it.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Certain fragrances and essential oils must legally be listed as allergens. While safe to use they have the potential to cause an allergic response (in those who are sensitive to fragrance). So please always check the label. We care about you.

Certain fragrances and essential oils must legally be listed as allergens. While safe to use they have the potential to cause an allergic response (in those who are sensitive to fragrance). So please always check the label. We care about you.

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

Certain fragrances and essential oils must legally be listed as allergens. While safe to use they have the potential to cause an allergic response (in those who are sensitive to fragrance). So please always check the label. We care about you.

Brazil nuts are ground down to create Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Extract, an oil full of magical moisturising properties. And the reason your skin has that glorious glow.

Our Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil is sourced from our Community Fair Trade programme whenever possible. We add it to our Brazil nut oil to make it extra moisturising. Get soft skin ASAP.

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.

Beta-Carotene or pro vitamin A, is an antioxidant found in plants, fruit and veg (especially carrots). It helps protect your skin from environmental stresses but sadly doesn't count as one of your five-a-day.

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.

Betula Alba Bark Extract comes from the bark of a birch tree. It’s regarded as being good at increasing hydration in the skin, but it’s also often used as a pore cleanser. Dryness and dirt beware.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the butterfly bush, a flower known for attracting its namesake. When used in skincare insects aren’t really interested, but we are. It has known antioxidants properties

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Certain fragrances and essential oils must legally be listed as allergens. While safe to use they have the potential to cause an allergic response (in those who are sensitive to fragrance). So please always check the label. We care about you.

Lots of brands use shea butter because it’s known to nourish the skin. Our Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (from the shea nut) is sourced via a Community Fair Trade programme. It’s a love ingredient that’s always exploitation free.

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.