Ingredient Glossary

KELP EXTRACT

KELP EXTRACT

Kelp is large, brown seaweed that grows in shallow, nutrient rich saltwater near coastal fronts around the world. Kelp is nutrient dense and rich ...

HEMPSEED OIL

According to historical records, the ancient Chinese used hempseed oil for its medicinal and cosmetic properties as well as its culinary properties...

COCOGLUCOSIDE

Cocoglucosides provide excellent cleansing benefits for the hair and skin gentle enough and compatible for all skin types. We use this to increase...

PANTHENOL

Panthenol occurs organically and can also be produced form plants. When applied to the skin it quickly oxidizes to pantothenic acid, also known as ...

SUGA QUAT

A natural, green conditioning surfactant derived from coconut oil and used for its conditioning properties. FROM USA

WILLOW BARK EXTRACT

Willow bark has been used for centuries around the world to soothe irritated skin because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Th...

APRICOT KERNEL OIL

Apricot kernel oil is pressed from the kernels of the Prunus armeniaca (apricot), and has been literally used for centuries for both its cosmetic a...

GLYCERIN

Glycerin is a natural compound (glycerol) used as an emollient and humectant. Emollients are substances that moisturize and soften the skin and dec...

SQUALENE

A natural organic compound we obtain from olive oil (not from shark liver oil). All plants and animals produce squalene as a biochemical intermedia...

STINGING NETTLE EXTRACT

To produce healthy hair, your hair follicles depend on minerals, vitamins, and other bioactive compounds. Stinging nettle for hair growth is a powe...

YUCCA/QUILLAJA

Yucca was used in Native American rituals as a shampoo for its cleansing properties. Yucca has proven(*3) to inhibit inflammatory properties by sup...

SPIRULINA

Spirulina (blue/green algae) is a nutrient dense food packed with vitamins and minerals, and is a powerful anti-oxidant to nurture, heal and feed t...

TEA SAPONIN

Green tea soap extract used for cleansing. Tea saponins are also useful and beneficial to kill microbes, yeast and fungus. It has also been found t...