D – K

Daisy Flower Extract (Bellis Perennis)

This extract has skin lightening properties along with wound healing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Darutoside (Siegesbeckia Orientalis)

An active ingredient with regenerating, healing, anti-inflammatory and collagen restoring properties.

Decyl Glucoside

A natural surfactant derived from vegetable oils. Rapidly biodegradable and very mild on the skin. It allows for pH-balanced cleansers that don’t interfere with the skin’s acid mantle.

Dehydroacetic Acid

A preservative for natural products allowed by global organic standards.

Devils Claw Root Extract (Harpagophytum Procumbens)

A healing anti-inflammatory agent.

Eucalyptus Leaf Oil (Eucalyptus Globulus)

An antiseptic and stimulating essential oil.

Fennel Oil (Foeniculum Vulgare)

A fragrance ingredient that is high in trans-anethole and has lymphatic decongesting properties.

Flax Seed Oil (Linum Usitatissmum)

An excellent source of omega 3 oils.

Folic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin B9, which is vital in several body functions but is not stored in the body.

Frankincense Oil (Boswellia Carterii)

Fragrance ingredient with anti-ageing properties that encourages cell growth and aids in wound healing.

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is an amino acid that functions as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

In the epidermis, GABA can promote epidermal cell proliferation and the production of involucrin and glutathione. This can help to repair barrier function by improving the structure of the stratum corneum. This also leads to an improvement of skin firmness.

In the dermis, GABA can promote fibroblast proliferation and synthesis of hyaluronic acid (HA) and collagen, thus improving skin moisture and elasticity. GABA caused a 2-fold increase of HA from dermal fibroblasts.

Gamma Decalactone

A natural fragrance ingredient.

Geraniol

A natural fragrance ingredient found in essential oils.

Gluconolactone

Hydrating and moisturising properties.

Glycerin

A vegetable derived humectant, which moisturises by absorbing moisture from the atmosphere and binding it on the skin.

Glyceryl Caprylate

A skin conditioning emollient with anti-bacterial properties.

Glyceryl Oleate

An emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

Glyceryl Stearate

A natural thickening agent, surfactant and skin-conditioning agent.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.

Grape Seed Extract (Vitis Vinifera)

A potent antioxidant which helps maintain skin elasticity by boosting collagen and elastin production.

Grapefruit Peel Oil (Citrus Grandis)

A fragrance ingredient that reduces oiliness and stimulates lymphatic drainage.

Guar Gum

A thickening and water binding gum.

Guarana Extract (Paullinia Cupana)

Contains caffeine which stimulates lipolysis (fat breakdown to release stored energy).

Hexenol

A natural fragrance ingredient produced by most plants.

Honeybush Extract (Cyclopia Genistoides)

An anti-ageing active that reduces sun damage.

Hyaluronic Acid

A Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid from bacterial origin with superior penetration for effective moisturising below the surface. It also reduces inflammation at the basal cell level thus increasing the healthy lifespan of cells and radically slowing the ageing process.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil

A thickening agent hydrogenated through a heat-controlled process to prevent the formation of trans fats.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

A thickening, emollient and skin-conditioning agent that is free of trans fats.

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

A gel-forming agent derived from plant cellulose.

Inulin

A powerful prebiotic which boosts the growth of beneficial organisms without stimulating the growth of harmful micro –organisms. It is extracted from the Blue Agave Plant.

Isoamyl Laurate

A natural texture enhancing oil with skin-softening and emollient properties.

Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)

A liquid wax that is easily absorbed. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-acne properties. Improves skin elasticity.

Juniper Berry Fruit Oil (Juniperus Communis)

A fragrance ingredient with detoxifying and healing properties.

Kalahari Melon Oil (Citrullus Lanatus) Seed Oil

A nourishing emollient that is high in omega’s and restores elasticity. Sourced as part of a community empowerment program.

Kaolin Clay

White clay that absorbs excess oils and toxins without stripping the skin.