| Full Ingredients (alphabetical order) |
| Common Name |
INCI Name |
Short Description |
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alcohol, ethanol, ethyl alcohol (denatured)
(organic)
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alcohol, ethanol, ethyl alcohol denat.
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Natural grain alcohol. Anti-septic and astringent.
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almond (sweet) oil
(organic)
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prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
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Popular massage oil and aromatherapy carrier oil . Excellent emollient high in oleic, linoleic and other fatty acids, ideal for very dry skin – soothing and moisturizing.
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apricot fruit extract
(organic)
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prunus armeniaca fruit extract
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ascorbyl palmitate
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ascorbyl palmitate
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Source of vitamin C. Antioxidant.
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caprylic-capric triglyceride
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caprylic-capric triglyceride
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Emollient. Solvent. Improves spreading properties of skincare products. Also called Fractionated Coconut Oil.
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citral
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citral
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Fragrant compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.
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citronellol
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citronellol
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Fragrant compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.
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coco glucoside
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coco-glucoside
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Foaming agent derived from coconut oil and fruit sugar.
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elder flower
(organic)
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sambucus nigra
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Skin softener. Contains an oil high in fatty acids - very benificial to the hair and skin.
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fragrance
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parfum (fragrance)
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The words Fragrance and Parfum are used in the cosmetics and toiletries industry to indicate the presence of substances which give a product a particular smell.
In the case of products sold by The Organic BodyCare Shop, Fragrance (Parfum) denotes the presence of natural essential oils in a formula.
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geraniol
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geraniol
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Fragrant compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.
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ginkgo biloba leaf extract
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ginkgo biloba leaf extract
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Antioxidant. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic, soothing to skin and scalp.
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glycerin
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glycerin
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Rich humectant, emollient and lubricant naturally extracted from vegetable oils
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glyceryl stearate citrate
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glyceryl stearate citrate
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Emulsifier, humectant (moisture retainer), and moisturizer
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grape seed extract
(organic)
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vitis vinifera seed extract
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Powerful antioxidant.
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hibiscus flower extract
(organic)
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hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
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Emollient/ soothing/ skin conditioning. Antioxidant.
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hydrogenated palm glycerides
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hydrogenated palm glycerides
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Wax used to provide consistency. Light emulsifer.
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jojoba oil
(organic)
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simmondsia chinensis seed oil
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Emollient. Softens,cleanses, protects the skin and helps it retain moisture. Healing.
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jojoba powder
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simmondsia chinensis seed powder
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lecithin (hydrogenated)
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Plant protein/ plant-derived emulsifier.
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limonene
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limonene
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Fragrant compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.
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linalool
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linalool
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Fragrant compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.
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olive oil
(organic)
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olea europaea oil
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peach fruit extract
(organic)
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prunus persica fruit extract
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rose (damask) flower water (distillate)
(organic)
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rosa damascena flower water (distillate)
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Soothing, cooling and hydrating, especially beneficial for dry, sensitive skin.
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rose (dog) hip extract
(organic)
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rosa canina hip extract
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Rich in vitamin C, a regenerative antioxidant.
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roselle
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hibiscus sabdariffa
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the calyces (sepals) of the hibiscus commonly known as roselle - a natural colourant
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shea butter
(organic)
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butyrospermum parkii butter or vitellaria paradoxa butter
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Moisturising
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silica (hydrated)
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silica (hydrated)
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sodium cetearyl sulphate
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sodium cetearyl sulphate
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soybean oil
(organic)
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glycine soja oil
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Good emollient, high in linoleic, oleic, palmitic and linolenic acids (essential fatty acids necessary for healthy skin).
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sunflower seed oil
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helianthus annuus seed oil
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A rich, yet light emollient high in linoleic and oleic essential fatty acids. A good base for massage oils and lotions.
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vitamin E
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tocopherol
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A very potent antioxidant.
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water
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aqua
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xanthan gum
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xanthan gum
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Natural thickener and stabiliser (food grade) - from corn sugar and cabbages.
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