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Abies Holophylla Leaf OilChinese Fir Leaf oil, essential
Abies Sibirica OilSiberian Fir Leaf oil, essential
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerStabilization additive for emulsions and surfactant systems
Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) ExtractHorse Chestnut extract
AlcoholEthanol
Alginic AcidRegulates viscosity, natural based
AllantoinSmoothes skin, retains moisture and promotes regeneration
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractHigh concentrated and freeze-dried extract of Aloe Vera; moisturizes and soothes skin
Alpha-Isomethyl IononeIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Aluminum HydroxideSmoothes skin and moisturizes
Aluminium TristearateStabilizes emulsions, regulates viscosity, skincare agent
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed OilAmaranth oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Amyl CinnamalIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Amyris Balsamifera Bark OilWest-Indian Sandalwood oil, essential, invigorates skin
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood OilRosewood oil , essential
Aqua (Water)Water
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgan oil
Arnica Montana Flower ExtractArnica Flower extract
Ascorbyl PalmitateCombination of vitamin C and a plant fatty acid, when linked with tocopherol it protects sensitive oils
Backhousia Citriodora OilMyrtle oil, essential
Behenyl AlcoholImproves texture of emulsions, balacing the skin's lipid content
Benzyl AlcoholIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Benzyl BenzoateIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Benzyl CinnamateIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Benzyl SalicylateIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Betula Alba Leaf ExtractBirch Leaf extract
BiotinImportant vitamin for skin and hair
BisabololActive ingredient from Camomile, anti-inflammatory and skin soothing
Butylphenyl MethylpropionalIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) FruitShea butter, nurturing and re-fattening component
Calcium AlginateNatural gelling agent
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCalendula (marigold), we use a high concentrated extract
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilTamanu oil, fatty fruit oil from the South-Pacific area
Camelina Sativa OilCamelina oil
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGreentea extract
CamphorCamphor
Cananga Odorata Flower OilYlang-Ylang oil, essential
Canarium Luzonicum Gum NonvolatilesResin oft he Canarium Luzonicum tree
Cannabis Sativa Seed OilHempseed oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRe-fattening oil mixture, plant-based
Caprylyl GlycolRegulates viscosity, nurturing and moisturizing
Carrageenan CaramelNatural colorant, obtained form natural sugar
CarbomerGelling agent, additive for stabilizing emulsions
Cardiospermum Halicacabum ExtractPlant extract, calms red and stressed skin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilSafflower oil
Carum Carvi (Caraway) Seed Oil, Fruit OilCaraway oil, essential
Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark OilCedarwood oil, essential
Cera Alba (Beeswax)Beeswax, gives texture and stabilizes emulsions; has nurturing attribute
Ceramide 3Natural, lipid optained from Sojaöl, similar to the skin, moisturizing
Cetearyl AlcoholEmulsifier, plant-based, makes skin feeling smooth and supple
Cetearyl GlucosideEmulsifier, plant-based
Cetearyl EthylhexanoateProduced under use of vegetable fatty acids, makes sure that plant oils spread easily on skin
Cetyl AlcoholEmulsifier, plant-based
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractCamomile Flowers, we use a highly concentrated extract
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower OilCamomile oil, blue
CI ...International identification number of colorants. We use mainly colorants which are approved for both cosmetics and food
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark OilCamphor Tree oil, essential
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf OilCinnamon Leaf oil, essential
Cistus Labdaniferus OilRockrose oil, essential
CitralIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Citric AcidAdditive for adjusting the pH-value
CitronellolIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) OilLime oil, essential
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) OilBitter Orange oil, essential
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower OilBitter Orange Flower oil, essential
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilBergamot oil, essential
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf ExtractBergamot extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower ExtractOrange Flower extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) OilOrange oil, essential
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel OilGrapefruit oil, essential
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel OilLemon oil, essential
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilTangerine oil, essential
Cocamide DEASurfactant, regulates viscosity
Cocamidopropyl BetaineFoaming agent, surfactant, plant-based
Coco-GlucosideMild cleaning substance, plant-based
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) WaxCarnauba wax, plant wax, promotes consistency
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit OilCoriander oil, essential
CoumarinIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon) Seed OilCranberry oil
Cupressus Sempervirens OilCypress oil, essential
Cymbopogon Martini OilPalmarosa oil, essential
Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) OilCitronella oil, essential
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus ExtractCitronella extract
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus OilLemongrass oil, essential
DATEMEmulsifier, food grade
Dehydroxanthan GumNatural gelling agent, stabilizes emulsions, regulates viscosity
Denatonium BenzoateBittern, additive for sweet and delicious smelling products to avoid swallowing (especially important for children)
DextrinMoisturizes and retains moisture
Dicaprylyl CarbonateOil component, plant-based
Dipropylene GlycolSolvent
Dipterocarpus Turbinatus (Gurjum Balsam) OilGurjum oil, essential
Distarch PhosphateCorn starch, stabilizes emulsions
Echium Plantagineum Seed OilEchium oil, anti-inflammatory properties
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed OilCardamom oil, essential
Ethylhexyl StearateMakes skin smooth and supple
EucalyptolComponent of essential eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilEucalyptus oil, essential
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower OilClove Flower oil, essential
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf OilClove Leaf oil, essential
EugenolIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
FarnesolIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit ExtractFig extract
Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) OilFennel oil, essential
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf OilWintergreen oil, essential
GeraniolIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractGinkgo (maidenhair tree) extract
GlycerinNatural moisturizer, we solely use plant-based Glycerin
Glyceryl CaprylateEmulsifier, moisturizing
Glyceryl OleateEmulsifier, plant-based, nurturing
Glyceryl StearateEmulsifier, plant-based
Glyceryl Stearate SEEmulsifier, plant-based
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilSoybean oil, fatty plant oil, nurturing
Glycol DistearateOpacifying agent, based on fatty acids
Guaiacum Officinale Wood OilGuaiac oil, essential
Hamamelis Virginia (Witch Hazel) ExtractWitch Hazel extract
Harpagophytum Procumbens Root ExtractDevil's claw extract
Hayflower Extractwe use a highly concentrated extract
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilSunflower oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Hexyl CinnamalIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtraktHibiscus extract
Hippophae Rhamnoides OilSea Buckthorn oil, natural fruit oil
Honey ExtractHoney extract
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) ExtractHops extract, we use a highly concentrated extract
Hydrogenated Jojoba OilHydrogenated jojoba wax pearls, which we use as natural peeling agent
Hydrogenated LecithinLecithin, nurturing
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateEmulsifier, made of vegetable fat and citric acid, nurturing and moisturizing
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel GlyceridesNurturing, promotes consistency
Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseThickening agent
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Twig ExtractSt. John`s wort extract
Isopropyl AlcoholIsopropylalcohol
Isopropyl MyristateProduced under use of vegetable fatty acids, makes sure that plant oils spread easily on skin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower ExtractJasmine extract
Juniperus Communis Fruit OilJuniper oil, essential
Juniperus Virginiana OilVirginian Juniper oil
Juniperus Mexicana OilTexan Cedarwood oil, essential
Lac (Whey) PowderWhey powder, nurturing
Laureth-3Emulsifier, surfactant
Laureth-4Emulsifier, surfactant
Lauryl GlucosideMild surfactant, plant-based
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractLavender Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilLavender oil, essential
Lavandula Hybrida ExtractLavandin extract
Lavandula Hybrida OilLavandin oil, essential
Lavandula Latifolia (Lavender) OilLavender oil, essential
LecithinNatural emulsifier
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilLady's smock extract
LimoneneIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
LinaloolIngredient of perfume or essential oils*
Litsea Cubeba Fruit OilLitsea Cubeba oil, essential
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilMacadamia Nut oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Magnesium StearateMagnesiumstearat, stabilizes emulsions
Magnolia Biondii Flower ExtractMagnolia extract
Malaleuca Leucadendron Cajeput OilCajeputoil
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed ButterMango Kernel butter, nurturing and re-fattening component
MannitolMoisturizer, binding agent
Maris Sal (Sea Salt)Sea salt
Melissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractLemon Balm extract, we use a highly concentrated extract
Mentha Arvensis Leaf OilJapanese Mint oil, essential
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) OilPeppermint oil, essential
MentholMenthol
Menthyl PCAMoisturizer with cooling properties
Microcrystalline Cellulosethickener
MIPA-Laureth SulfateFoaming agent, plant-based
Monarda Didyma OilMonarda Didyma oil, essential
Myristyl MyristateEmollient, makes skin smooth and supple
Myrocarpus Fastigiatus OilCabreuva Wood oil, essential
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractLotus Flower extract
NiacinamideVitamin B3
Ocinum Basilicum (Basil) OilBasil oil, essential
OctyldocecanolSmoothing, re-fattening oil component, solvent
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilOlive oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
OlusPlant oil, re-fattening
OlibanumOlibanum extract
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilEvening Primrose oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran OilRice Germ oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Osmanthus Fragrans Flower ExtractOsmanthus extract
PanthenolProvitamin B5, so-called skin vitamin, has skin-soothing and healing properties
Papaver Orientale (Poppy) Seed OilPoppy Seed oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Parfum (Fragrance)Collective name for fragrances; we mainly use components which also occur in nature
Passiflora Incarnata Seed OilPassion flower extract
PEG-14MBinding agent, stabilizer for emulsions, regulates viscosity
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateThickener, plant-based
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/CocoateThickener, plant-based
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilEmulsifier, produced under use of castor oil
PEG-40 Sorbitan PeroleateSolubilizer, plant-based
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesRe-fattening agent, plant-based
Pentylene GlycolMoisturizing agent
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilAvocado oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Phoenix Dactilyfera Seed ExtractDate extract
Phytosterolsnurturing
Pinus Pinaster OilTurpentine oil, essential
Pinus Pumilio OilMountain Pine oil, essential
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf OilPine oil, essential
Pogostemon Cablin OilPatchouli oil, essential
PolyethylenePeeling agent
Polyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateEmulsifier, Glycerin-based, nurturing
Polyglyceryl-2 SesquiisostearateEmulsifier, plant-based
Polysorbate 20Emulsifier, plant-based
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinWheat protein, stabilized
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) ProteinAlmond protein
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilAlmond oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Prunus Domestica Seed OilPlum Seed oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel OilPeach Kernel oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Punica Granatum Fruit ExtractPomegranate extract
Pyridoxine HclSkin Vitamin B6, stabilized form
Pyrus CydoniaQuince extract
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Peel ExtractApple extract
Retinyl PalmitateSkin Vitamin A, stabilized form, improves skin’s natural functions, especially suitable UV-damaged skin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilCastor oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Rosa Canina Seed OilRose Hip oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Rosa Damascena Flower OilRose Flower oil, essential
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilRosemary oil, essential
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractRosemary extract
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed ExtractRaspberry extract
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) OilSage oil, essential
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) OilClary Sage oil, essential
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) OilSandalwood oil, essential
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed OilSesame oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
SilicaSilicic acid
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilJojoba wax, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Sine Adipe Lac (Nonfat Dry Milk)Low-fat milk powder
Sodium BicarbonateBaking soda
Sodium CarbonateSodium carbonate
Sodium Cetearyl SulfateEmulsifier
Sodium ChlorideSodium chloride, in our bath salts we use a thermal brine salt
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateSurfactant, plant-based
Sodium HydroxideAdditive for adjusting the pH-value
Sodium Laureth SulfateFoaming agent, plant-based
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl TaurateSurfactant, plant-based
Sorbitan StearateEmulsifier, plant-based
Sorbityl LaurateEmulsifier, Surfactant
SqualaneOil, similar to the skin, plant-based
Stearic AcidAcid which occurs in plants, used to adjust consistency
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymertarnishing
Sulfated Castor OilEmulsifier, surfactant, moisturizer
Tapioca Starchstarch
Theobroma Cacao ExtraktCacao extract
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) OilThyme oil, essential
Tilia Cordata Flower ExtractLime tree blossom extract, we use a highly concentrated extract
Titanium DioxideWhite pigment
TocopherolVitamin E, oxidation protection for sensitive plant oils
Tocopheryl AcetateSkin Vitamin E, stabilized form
Tocopheryl NicotinateScavenger, increases circulation, nurturing
TriacetinMoisturizer, Glycerin-based
TromethamineAdditive to adjust the pH-value
UreaRetains and stores moisture in the skin
Urtica Dioica Leaf ExtractStinging Nettle Leaf extract
Valeriana Officinalis OilValerian oil, essential
Vanilla Plantifolia Fruit ExtractVanilla extract
Vanillyl Butyl EtherWarming agent
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root OilVetiver oil, essential
Viola Odorata Flower ExtractViolet extract
Viola Tricolor ExtractPansy (Viola) extract
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilGrape Seed oil, nurturing, fatty plant oil
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit ExtractGrape extract
Whey ProteinumWhey protein
Xanthan GumNatural gelling agent, stabilizes emulsions, regulates viscosity
Ximenynic AcidSandal Fruit active ingredient; an extract, obtained from seeds and fruits of the sandalwood tree
Zea Mays (Corn) StarchCorn starch
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root OilGinger oil, essential
Zingiber Officinalis (Ginger) Root ExtractGinger extract
* one of the 26 ingredients of perfume oils or essential oils which have to be declared according to the valid cosmetic directive. This makes the selection of products easier for allergic people.
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