Citrus aurantium flower water

Morocco

Flowers

100% pure, unadulterated, Ecocert and Cosmos Certified Organic

Sweet, spicy, bitter fragrance of orange blossom

Linalool, a-Terpineol, 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol, Methyl anthranilate, Nerol, Geraniol

Face Cleanser, Oil Complex

Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Bactericidal, Cicatrisant

Neroli water is recommended to reduce redness and irritation. It is beneficial for all skin types, especially dry sensitive skin with broken capillaries. The rejuvenating properties of Neroli stimulate skin cell regeneration and improves elasticity which help repair and prevent wrinkles, scar tissue, and stretch marks. Neroli water promotes smoother skin and improves hyperpigmentation. These properties makes Neroli especially effective in treating pimples and acne and reducing redness associated with breakouts.

Our organic orange trees are grown in the province of Khemisset, Morocco. After the tree is planted, it takes at least five years before the first flowers can be harvested. The tree blossoms once a year, from April to late May. Grouped in clusters, the buds open one by one during the month-long blossoming period.The flower pickers go over each tree around 5 times, picking the blossoms as they open and leaving the bud for later. The flowers are harvested by a women’s organization in the morning by hand and hydro distilled within 24 hours following the picking. Sustainably grown and processed.

The word hydrosol is derived from the Latin hydro, meaning “water,” and sol, for “solution.” Hydrosols, also known as hydrolates and plant or floral waters, are produced using the same process as essential oils, the distinction between the two is in the chemical make-up of the end product. During the steam-distillation process, essential oils will float to the top of the distillate where it is removed, leaving behind the watery distillate - the hydrosol. While some manufacturers add essential oils to purified water and call it a plant water, that is not a hydrosol! We use only true hydrosols made from the steam-distillation of fresh plant materials. We never use additives such as synthetic fragrance or preservatives. The hyrdosols are the condensated water produced from the steam. Not only do they hold essential oil molecules, they carry the fluid that was coursing through the plant cells (cellular water) when the plant was gathered. Hydrosols contain between 0.02 –0.05% of the hydrophilic parts of an essential oil, producing a softer fragrance and offering a much milder alternative to essential oils.

Lactobacillus Ferment

USA

Non-GMO Corn and Soy

100% pure, free of additives, Ecocert and Cosmos Certified Natural

Faint

Probiotic

Face Cleanser, Face Serum

Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Hydrating, Preservative

Lactobacillus is a powerful broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-fungal alternative to synthetic preservatives. It has self-preserving cosmetic actives which make it an effective, consumer-friendly alternative to harmful, synthetic chemicals in the preservation of a wide range of cosmetic applications. Lactobacillus helps maintain the balance of good and bad bacteria on the skin and supports the skin’s microbiome. Lactobacillus ferment is also an effective moisturizer and leaves skin feeling smooth and hydrated. It provides a barrier of protection against harmful bacteria while improving skin density.

Our lactobacillus ferment is a powerful probiotic-based ingredient that originates from the United States and is derived from the fermentation of Lactobacillus acidophilus. The original strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus was isolated from non-GMO corn and soy and has been maintained under laboratory conditions. Since then, it has been cultivated and grown in test tubes or petri dishes as a means to create an abundance of the species. Lactobacillus also produces novel antimicrobial peptides, known as bacteriocins, that are capable of providing broad spectrum antimicrobial protection. During the manufacturing process, lysozyme is added to the ferment filtrate to facilitate a controlled cell lysis to ensure the release of the antimicrobial peptides for maximized activity. Sustainably cultivated and processed.

Selaginella lepidophylla extract

Mexico

Leaf and twigs

100% pure, free of fillers and additives, Ecocert and Cosmos Natural Certified

Faint

Polysaccharides, Enzymes, Stress Response Proteins and Polyphenols, Monoterpenes, Flavonoids

Face Cleanser

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hydrating

The benefits of Selaginella are two-fold — it attracts moisture to the skin and prevents water loss. Its supreme hydrating properties provide visible anti-ageing benefits such as a reduction in appearance of fine lines and firmer, plumper skin. Selaginella also provides excellent pollution protection resulting in improved skin texture and tone. Selaginella promotes cell turnover and increases skin density. It is a natural healing extract that delivers a cooling sensation when it comes in contact with the skin, so the it feels soothed while wounds are healed.

Our Selaginella Lepidophylla, or Rose of Jericho, comes from the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. Selaginella’s abilities to retain water and survive harsh environmental conditions is why it is also known as the resurrection plant — during droughts, it curls up into a tight ball and goes brown, but uncurls and turns green again when exposed to moisture. Selaginella is grown in cell culture in the USA, which provides for year-round cultivation and a sustainable source of plant material without disrupting the environment. Sellaginella Extract is produced by grinding the fresh twigs and leaves then macerating the plant at low temperature in water to preserved high concentration of active compounds, followed by filtering and preserved with lactobacillus ferment. Sustainably grown and processed.

Coco Glucoside

Indonesia & Philippines

Coconut Fruit

Non-GMO, Ecocert and Cosmos Certified Natural

Faint

Coconut-based fatty alcohols and glucose

Face Cleanser

Surfactant, gentle foaming/cleansing agent

Coco Glucoside is a natural, non-ionic surfactant. It is a non-drying, very mild cleansing agent that is safe for all skin types including sensitive and fragile skin.

Coco Glucoside is a cloudy liquid derived from coconuts. Our coconuts grow in Indonesia and the Philippines in lowland tropical and subtropical areas where annual precipitation is low. Widely cultivated, healthy coconut palms produce 50 nuts per year, Coco Glucoside is formed by mixing fatty alcohols and glucose (sugar/starch). Commercial production of Coco Glucoside generally starts by mixing coconut alcohol with glucose, under acidic conditions. The raw materials used are completely biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

Xanthan Gum

USA

100% pure, Non-GMO, Ecocert - Cosmos Certified Natural, food grade

Odorless

Polysaccharide

Face Cleanser

Thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier

Xanthan Gum is a thickening agent and a stabilizer that helps bind ingredients together in cosmetics and skincare. It increases the viscosity of liquids and creates a gel-like texture, which allows for a smooth and even product application and enhances the hydration rate.

Xanthan gum is derived from Xanthomonas campestris (a plant bacteria). Xanthan Gum is produced by the fermentation of glucose derived from non-GMO corn and soy, by the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium. After fermentation, the polysaccharide is precipitated from a growth medium with natural alcohol, dried, and ground into a fine powder. Sustainably grown and processed.

Populus tremuloides Bark Extract

USA

Bark

100% pure, free of fillers and additives, Ecocert and Cosmos Certified Natural

Faint

70 compounds, Phenolic Glycoside, Tannins, Cellulose, Lignin and Salicylates

Face Cleanser, Face Serum

Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Aspen Bark Extract is rich in natural salicylates, a compound that acts as a potent natural antimicrobial. In skin care, it serves as a natural preservative, protecting your product from microbial contamination. It simultaneously offers nutritive skin conditioning benefits and cellular renewal. Because of its natural salicin content, it soothes and smoothes skin. Aspen Bark Extract is a gentle ingredient that is safe for the most sensitive skin.

The Aspen tree, also known as the Quaking Aspen, Populus tremuloides, grows in high altitude heavily in the northern and western areas of the United States The harvest of the Aspen takes place in the winter season to ensure that proper growth may resume in the spring. Residual Aspen biomass are used to make the Extract, ground into a powder, then macerated in water, filtered and spray dried. The specialized process used to manufacture Aspen Bark Powdered Extract isolates the antimicrobial salicylate content so that the extract provides a standardized salicylate content range of 54.0-60.0%. Sustainably grown and harvested.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Mexico

Inner leaf

100% pure, free of fillers and additives, USDA Certified Organic

Faint

75 active ingredients from the inner gel have been identified (such as Vitamins A, B12, C, & E), Minerals, Enzymes, Polysaccharides & Amino Acids

Face Cleanser, Face Serum

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial

Aloe Vera is known for its superior soothing and hydrating properties as well as its effectiveness in treating skin conditions such as sunburn, redness, rashes, and acne, and also wounds and skin conditions such as psoriasis, burns, frostbite. Once absorbed into the skin, Aloe Vera triggers the production of collagen and elastin fibers which build healthy and youthful skin.

Two year-old mature leaves are harvested year-round and processed on the same day in order to retain maximum biologic activity. The whole process is sustainable. Once picked, Aloe is filleted to remove the inner gel, ground and 200 times concentrated utilizing low temperature evaporation and then freeze dried to maintain all the vitamins and phytonutrients.

Citrus aurantium flower

Morocco

Flowers

100% pure, unadulterated, Organic Ecocert Certified

Sweet, spicy, bitter fragrance of orange blossom

About 81 chemical compounds including Esters, Terpene Hydrocarbons, and Terpene Alcohols: Linalool, Limonene, Pinene

Face Cleanser, Oil Complex

Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Cicatrisant

Neroli Oil is recommended to reduce redness and irritation. It is beneficial for all skin types, especially dry sensitive skin with broken capillaries. The rejuvenating properties of Neroli stimulate skin cell regeneration and improve elasticity which helps prevent and repair wrinkles, scar tissue, and stretch marks. Neroli Oil promotes smoother skin and improves hyperpigmentation and is especially effective in treating pimples and acne while reducing redness associated with breakouts.

Our orange trees are grown in the province of Khemisset, Morocco. After the tree is planted, it takes at least 5 years before the first flowers can be harvested.The tree blossoms once a year, from April to late May. Grouped in clusters, the buds open one by one during the month-long blossoming period. The flower pickers go over each tree around 5 times, picking the blossoms as they open and leaving the bud for later. The flowers are harvested by a women’s organization in the morning by hand and hydro distilled within 24 hours following the picking. It takes about 1000 lbs. of orange blossoms to make 1 lb. of Neroli oil with a yield ranging from 0.08% at the beginning of the season to a maximum of 0.13% under the most favorable conditions.The annual world production of Nerolì is today less than 2000 Kg at 7000$/kilo. Sustainably grown and processed.