WATER

Extraction:  water is an element present in most cosmetic products and is the most important raw material. In the cosmetics industry, purified water is used in a process to eliminate any solid particle that may contain water in order to achieve a higher degree of purity and quality.

Benefits: water helps to cleanse the body. Hydrates and improves the effect of other active ingredients, provides softness and delays premature aging of the skin.

CANDELILLA WAX

Extraction: Candelilla Wax comes from the plant Euphorbia Cerífera, also known as candelilla plant. Its colour can vary from a brown to a more yellowish tone.

Benefits: This wax has protective and moisturising properties and is well absorbed into the skin. It is used as a vegan alternative to beeswax as it shares the same protective and thickening properties. One of the most appreciated properties of this wax is the high level of brightness in its surface when refined.

SORBITAN OLIVATE

Extraction: it is an emulsifier free from PEG, based on fatty acids from olive oil. it is esterified with a natural sugar called sorbitol.

Benefits: it is particularly soft and compatible with the skin. It reduces hydration loss and is used in different products for skincare, as well as in makeup. It is a good alternative as a hypoallergenic and biocompatible emulsifier.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

Extraction: natural pentylene glycol is obtained from renewable plant-based sources such as sugar cane or maize.

Benefits: commonly used in moisturising creams and lotions for its hydrating properties, which help retain moisture in the skin. It also has antibacterial and preservative effects, helping other active ingredients act better on the skin.

HYDROGENATED OILVE OIL

Extraction: obtained from the hydrogenation of olive oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil). It has a solid or semi-solid state, which makes it very suitable for some cosmetic applications.

Benefits: rich in vitamins E and K, it comes from one of the most prestigious oils in the Mediterranean and represents a rich source of antioxidants. It is a great skin conditioner, fighting dryness thanks to the presence of monounsaturated fatty acids.

RICE BRAN WAX

Extraction: this light yellow wax is extracted from rice oil.

Benefits: it acts as a skin softening agent and is especially recommended for dry skin as it is very moisturising. It is a good layer-forming agent that prevents skin dehydration.

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

Extraction: Castor oil is an amber-coloured plant-derived oil obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. This plant is found in India, Africa and parts of South America, although it is currently mostly consumed in the United States.

Benefits: It acts as an emollient agent, as it is highly moisturising and softening. It is remarkable that it is quickly absorbed into the skin and nourishes from the inside so it is especially indicated and beneficial for dry and sensitive skin. In addition, it also has anti-ageing properties by stimulating collagen and elastin production and, hence, reduces the appearance of expression lines.

SUNFLOWER WAX

Extraction: this is a white or light yellow wax obtained from sunflower seed oil.

Benefits: acts as a natural thickener and emollient. It stands out for its content in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, D and E.

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

Extraction: it is harvested from plants (soy or coconut oil for example) by hydrolysis of fats and by fermenting sugars. Glycerol is found naturally in skin and is considered a self-healing compound.

Benefits: it is one of the many substances in the skin that helps maintain the outer barrier and prevents dryness and peeling. It leaves skin feeling nourished and works to treat acne. It also prevents the accumulation of fat and improves the appearance of hair. Vegetable glycerin can be used as a diluent and as an alcohol substitute when preparing herbal extracts.

CRAMBE ABYSSINICA

Obtainment: Crambe oil is obtained from Crambe abyssinica seeds, a plant native to the Mediterranean area.

Benefits: Acts directly on the epidermis creating a delicate film that imparts comfort and protection to the skin. It is also an excellent moisturising agent.

OLIVE OIL

Extraction: olive oil is extracted by cold pressing olives, small green or black fruits commonly cultivated in Mediterranean climates.

Benefits: one of the most well known Mediterranean oils, olive oil is known for its culinary benefits as well as for its use in skin care. This reparative oil contains a high concentration of natural fatty acids that work to combat skin dryness. It is also rich in vitamins E and K.

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Extraction: sunflower oil is obtained from Helianthus Annus sunflower seeds.

Benefits: rich in omega-6 and vitamin E, sunflower seed oil is used in the cosmetics industry as skin repairing agent. Prevents skin dehydration and has soothing, nourishing and antibacterial properties. It is perfect for treating all skin types including: dry, normal, oily and acne prone skin.

CASTOR SEED OIL

Extraction: obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant.

Benefits: it has a high content of antioxidants, proteins, minerals and vitamins. It contains ricinoleic acid that fights microbes, helping to purify the skin. It is a powerful moisturiser that helps maintain skin hydration and provides extra softness. It acts as a hair repairer and strengthener, providing luminosity and shine.

MAIZE GERM OIL

Extraction: it is extracted from the cold pressed maize seeds.

Benefits: rich in vitamin E, it is a strong antioxidant that prevents skin damage and keeps follicles hydrated and nourished. Its vitamin K content helps prevent hair loss. It also contains Omega3, Omega6, Omega9, and fatty acids, which maintain hair hydration especially at the ends.

ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL/ROSEHIP OIL

Extraction: it comes from the fruit of the Rosa Canina (or dog rose), a thorny and perennial shrub of the family of rosaceae which is found mainly in Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia.

Benefits: its fruit, called rose hip, has important antioxidant properties thanks to its high content in vitamin C. It also has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and helps to restore skin firmness thanks to its nourishing and astringent properties.

JOJOBA OIL

Extraction: jojoba oil is extracted from the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) nut (seed). Actually, it functions more like a wax that is liquid at room temperature than an oil. 96% of its composition consists of ceramides.

Benefits: highly moisturizing and nourishing. Ceramides cover the cells of the epidermis and to help regulate and intensify hydration. They are very similar to human skin, which is why they are absorbed and act quickly and are not oily to the touch. Jojoba oil also contains linoleic acid which is a very effective at restructuring and regenerating natural skin. Its vitamin E content also helps to rejuvenate skin and provides defence against free radicals. In addition, it is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin because it absorbs accumulated sebum and helps minimise breakouts. 

JAPAN WAX

Extraction: this wax is obtained from the mesocarp of the berries of the Japanese wax tree, which grows mostly in China and Japan.

Benefits: acts as an emollient agent and viscosity enhancer in many cosmetic formulations.

GRAPE SEED OIL

Extraction: This natural, biodegradable oil is extracted from the cold pressing of grape seeds.

Benefits: It is suitable for all skin types, helping to regulate its natural balance. Its high content of procyanidin has antioxidant effect, protecting against cell damage. It is a great regenerator and moisturiser. Phenols help to tone, providing smoothness. Strengthens blood vessels and capillaries, improving hair growth and vigor.

UNSAPONIFIABLE OLIVE OIL

Extraction: obtained from the cold pressing of olives. This fraction of the oil does not contain fatty compounds. It is rich in squalene, beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol.

Benefits: it is one of the most prestigious oils of the Mediterranean not only in food but also for cosmetic applications. Unsaponifiable olive oil contains phytosterols and squalene, valuable substances for the skin due to their antioxidant effect. It is easily absorbed, helping the skin in its protective function and avoiding dehydration.

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

Extraction: gelling agent derived from cellulose.

Benefits: this natural component helps to form a thin, enveloping layer that adheres to eyelashes. It is an anti-redeposition agent, captures dirt and prevents it from depositing back on the tissues.

XANTHAN GUM

Extraction: natural polysaccharide of high natural weight derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose or corn syrup.

Benefits: it is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer and skin conditioning agent in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products. 1% of xanthan gum is used for cosmetic formulations.

DECYL OLEATE

Extraction: obtained from oleic acid of plant-derived origin, present in oils such as olive, avocado, safflower or canola.

Benefits: it acts as a non-greasy lubricant for the skin surface, giving it a soft, light and non-greasy appareance.

SODIUM PHYTATE

Extraction: sodium salt from phytic acid, a vegetable compound found in corn.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetic products as a chelating agent to prevent the heavy metals.

VITAMIN E

Extraction: Tocopherol or vitamin E, is naturally found in vegetable fats and oils, cereals, nuts and green and yellow leafy vegetables.

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and also acts as a skin conditioning agent. Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, helps improve skin tone, moisturizes and helps keep skin firm.

VEGETABLE ALCOHOL

Extraction: natural alcohol comes from the fermentation of different vegetables.

Benefits: it is used as an antiseptic, astringent and solvent. In our formulations, it has a negligible presence at the end of the INCI list, guaranteeing its benefits for the skin.

SODIUM BICARBONATE

Extraction: although it can be found in nature as a natural mineral, it is mixed with other minerals such as limestone or sodium carbonate. Because of this, its purified obtaining is of synthetic origin.

Benefits: it has a widespread use in food and hygiene. It helps to balance the pH of the formula and has cleansing and exfoliating properties.

BLACK IRON OXIDE

Extraction: pigment of mineral origin.

Benefits: it acts as black colourant.