All of our products are FREE from:
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)
Sodium Laureth Sufate (SLES)
Ammonium Laureth Sulphate (family of SLS)
Aluminium
Animal fats and all animal derivatives
Animal Derived Collagen
DEA, MEA, TEA
Dioxins
Elastin
Formaldehyde
Fragrance
Flourocarbons
Mineral Oil
Parabens - methly, isobutyl, butyl, ethyl, propyl
Paraffin
Propylene Glycol
Petrolatum
PE-40, PEG-150
Padimate-0
Imidazolidiny Urea and DMDM Hydantoin
PVP/VA Copolymer
Synthetic Colours FD&C or D&C followed by a number
Urea
Nano Technology
What is not permitted?
Parabens, Phthalates, Petroleum or Mineral based oils or Sodium Laureth Sulphate. All the products are manufactured without the use of synthetic preservatives, synthetic colourants, PEGs and genetically modified ingredients.
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What is permitted ?
Organically grown ingredients where possible, and where an organic option is not available the most natural alternative is chosen, thus avoiding the use of harsh chemicals and ingredients known to cause damage to the skin.
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Terms used and what they mean:
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Emulsifier
A substance used to produce a stable mixture, or emulsion, out of two immiscible liquids (liquids that normally cannot be mixed together), such as oil and water. Facial creams, for example, are oil-and-water emulsions. Emulsifiers are also common in foods to maintain a stable consistency.
Ester
A general term for any organic compound produced by combining an acid with an alcohol.
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture. Particularly important for skin moisturizers.
Hydrophilic
Having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.
Hydrophobic Repelling, tending not to combine with, or incapable of dissolving in water.
Preservative
Substance added to cosmetic products for the primary purpose of inhibiting the development of micro-organisms therein
Saponification
Splitting fats or oils with alkaline substance to form fatty acids. Fundamental step in soap-making.
Surfactant
A substance which lowers the surface tension. Surfactants are used as detergents, emulsifiers, penetrants, wetting agents, and to aid the distribution of a product. In this glossary, we use this term primarily to refer to sudsing agents used in shampoos and other foaming cleansers.