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Certified Organic Aloe Barbadensis (aloe vera) Leaf Juice
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Aloe vera has healing soothing, antibacterial and moisturizing properties. It is used to relieve burning, itching, minor cuts and first and second degree burns. Recent studies indicate that aloe vera has the ability to accelerate cell (basal keratinocyte) growth in the skin.
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Coco Glucoside
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Coco glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant (foaming agent) synthesized from coconut and glucose. It has excellent dermatological compatibility and is very mild on the skin. Based on the Duhring Chamber Test it has the lowest irritation score of all common surfactants tested. It is free from ethylene oxide, which can cause nitrosamine contamination and free from preservatives.
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Yucca Schidigera Extract
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The Yucca Schidigera plant is native only to the south-western deserts of North America. Traditionally Native American Indians used it for washing, shampooing, and for a myriad of different medicinal applications. Biochemical research has shown that natural saponins, like those found in Yucca, repair the damage to cell membranes of the skin and scalp that result in a loss of nutrients.
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D-panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
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Panthenol is the provitamin of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It improves the moisture-retention capacity of the scalp and stimulates skin regeneration. It makes hair easier to comb, reduces hair splitting, improves the condition of damaged hair, thickens the hair and provides sheen.
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Non-GMO Xanthan Gum
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Xantham Gum is formed when sugar is fermented by the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris. The bacteria ferment sugar to form a gummy substance. Organic food grade quality, it is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in many organic dairy products, desserts, and salad dressings.
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (bitter orange) Fruit Extract
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Bitter orange has a very complex chemical makeup with many health enhancing effects. Great topical antioxidant that is loaded with Vitamin C.
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Certified Organic Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil
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Sunflower oil is expressed from sunflower seeds. It has a very high level of linoleic acid, which demonstrates superior skin compatibility and increases the moisture content of the skin (skin hydration is proportional to the level of linoleic acid in the skin).
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Certified Organic Citrus Aurantifolia (lime) Essential Oil
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The pure essential oil expressed from the peel of ripe limes is cleansing and antiseptic.
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Citric Acid
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An organic food grade pH adjuster made from the fermentation of carbohydrates.
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Certified Organic Persea Gratissima (avocado) Fruit Oil
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Unrefined organic avocado oil contains vitamins A, B1, B2, E and Pantothenic acid as well as lecithin. The oil also protects hair from drying and makes it more elastic.
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Certified Organic Equisetum Arvense (horsetail) Extract
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Horsetail herb is an effective remedy for psoriasis, dandruff, eczema and similar skin conditions. It has also been praised for its ability to reduce swelling of the eyelids and heal wounds.
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Certified Organic Urtica Dioica (nettle) Extract
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Stinging Nettle leaf is said to increase micro-circulation of the skin and has astringent benefit.
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Certified Organic Arctium Lappa (burdock) Extract
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Burdock root acts as an astringent and purifier.
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Certified Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract
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The pure essential oil of this special type of organic rosemary (from Corsica) is useful for moisturizing the scalp.
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Certified Organic Salvia Officinalis (sage) Leaf Extract
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Extracted from the fresh leaves of the sage shrub. It’s properties are antibacterial, soothing, deodorant and strengthening.
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