Posts in INGREDIENTS
Oolong Tea (Wu-Long tea)
Oolong Tea (Wu-Long tea) has a very long history in Asia as being used for everything from helping control[…]
Olive Squalane, A Better Alternative to Squalene
Olive Squalane INCI: Squalane (Olive) Olive Squalane is often used to increase the skin’s regenerative effects. It’s a clear[…]
MSM
MSM is one of those powerhouse additives added to hair and skincare products because it serves a special purpose.[…]
Sodium PCA
INCI: Sodium PCA (sodium L-pyroglutamate) Sodium PCA is a humectant and light conditioning agent for hair and skin derived[…]
Chlorella
INCI: Chlorella vulgaris Chlorella is a single-celled green algae high in chlorophyll. It’s a gorgeous green color which some[…]
HairFix XH Maltodextrin [Update]
INCI: Maltodextrin / VP copolymer (UPDATED) HairFix XH Maltodextrin is a “naturally-derived” (buzzword) sugar-based, non-ionic polymer manufacturers use when[…]
ICE Conditioner
ICE Conditioner INCI Name: Cetyl alcohol, behentrimonium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan laurate ICE Conditioner is a special emulsifier derived[…]
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is used as a humectant and is derived from a sugar solution called dextrose which originates from wheat. […]
Behentrimonium Chloride
INCI Name: Behentrimonium chloride, ethyl alcohol You should be familiar with the word ‘behentrimonium’ itself already. It’s the ‘B’[…]
Orange Peel
Orange Peel (INCI: Citrus sinensis) aka: Valencia Orange, Navel Orange, Sweet Orange Orange peel is the cut and dried[…]
Celery Seed (Apium Graveolens)
INCI: Apium Graveolens Other Names: Wild Celery, Ajamoda, Smallage Celery itself has many benefits for the body. It’s full[…]
Lemon Verbena
INCI: Aloysia Citriodora Other Names: Aloysia Triphylla, Louisa Herb, Vervain Lemon Verbena is probably the most naturally lemon scented[…]
Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot (INCI: Tussilago Farfara) is an antibacterial herb typically used to reduce inflammation and help condition hair. It’s full[…]
Fenugreek (Methi)
Fenugreek haircare INCI: Trigonella foenum-graecumAKA: Methi, Chandrika, Madhika, Greek Hay Seed Fenugreek is a well-known ayurvedic beauty secret used[…]
Dulse Extract
Other Names: Dillisk, Palmata, Palmaria, Kuntze, Dilli, Purple Dulse INCI: Capric Triglycerides, Palmaria Palmata Extract Dulse extract is the[…]
Liquid Aminos
Ingredients: Certified Non-GMO Healthy Soybeans and purified water Liquid Aminos is most often used as a lower sodium alternative[…]
Black Seed Oil
INCI: Nigella sativaOther names: Kezah, Kalonji, Black Caraway Black Seed oil, or Black Cumin oil, is known as a[…]
Neem
Neem oil – INCI: Azadirachta Indica Neem oil is on the list of powerhouse ingredients used for everything from[…]
Amla
Amla powder is a staple in Ayurvedic hair and skin treatment where its cooling effect is used, among other[…]
Oil of Oregano
INCI: Origanum vulgare Oregano is becoming a popular additive to hair products because of its very strong antibacterial properties. […]
Alkyl Esters
Alkyl Esters INCI: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Alkyl Esters is known as the silkiest of all the esters used in[…]
Royal Jelly Extract
INCI: Vegetable Glycerin (and) Apis mellifera (Royal Jelly) Extract (and) Gluconolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate Royal Jelly Extract is said[…]
Panthenol (ProVitamin B5)
INCI: Panthenol Panthenol! Panthenol is a great additive to use in your haircare DIY mixes. It has strengthening properties[…]
Caprylic Capric Triglycerides
INCI: Caprylic Capric Triglycerides Caprylic Capric Triglycerides is a great product to use in your DIY mixes. You’ll find[…]
Optiphen
Optiphen INCI: Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol Usage rate: 0.5% – 1.5% Optiphen is a broad-spectrum preservative you'll see quite[…]
