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Purified and sterilized, water helps to maintain the stability of a product formulation, appearance and texture.

Glycerine, also called glycerol, has moisturizing, emollient and protective properties. Its name comes from the Greek “glykerós” which means sweet. It comes in the form of a sweet, soft, colourless and odourless liquid. It is capable of capturing and retaining water efficiently. To find it in our products, it appears in the list of ingredients on the packaging, under the name GLYCERIN.

Widely used in make-up and skincare, squalane is a moisturising and emollient ingredient known for its special sensorial properties, enabling the formulation of light, non-greasy textures. Squalene is one of the constituents of the sebum we naturally produce to keep the skin hydrated and protect it from external stress. Due to its structure, which is almost identical to the squalene in the skin, squalane plays the same role and has a very high affinity with the skin.

Dimethicone / polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer helps to ensure the smooth, slippery feel of texture.

Panthenol, also known as pro-vitamin B5, is the precursor of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid, which is a natural constituent of the hair). Its name comes from the Greek “pantothen” which means “everywhere”. Vitamin B5 is found throughout living organisms. In particular, it plays a role in the development and proper functioning of the central nervous system. It is found in certain foods such as meat, fish, egg yolk, almonds and nuts. Panthenol is a stable form of vitamin B5. It is known for its moisturising, soothing and repairing properties. To find it in our products, it appears in the list of ingredients on the packaging, under the name PANTHENOL.

Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is one of the forms of vitamin B3 naturally present in our food and our bodies, even though our bodies have difficulty synthesising it.It is involved in the synthesis of coenzymes essential to the energy transfer processes at the heart of our cells, as well as in a number of key metabolic reactions such as those involving carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and certain hormones.Considered an essential active ingredient in cosmetics today, niacinamide helps to reduce various skin problems, such as pigmentation marks, blemishes, acne and the signs of ageing.It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.The niacinamide in our products appears in the list of ingredients on the packaging under the name "NIACINAMIDE".

Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate is a polymer that helps thicken products and stabilize blends of water and oil to prevent the ingredients from separating.

Myristyl myristate occurs naturally in vegetal fats and oils such as nutmeg and coconut. Myristyl myristate is an ingredient used in a variety of skincare products such as creams and lotions. It is known to make a product more opaque, but is also used to help moisturise the skin by locking in its natural moisture.

Stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature. It is used in cosmetic products for its moisturizing properties.

Potassium cetyl phosphate promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids (water and oil) and facilitates a uniform application of the cosmetic product on the skin.

Glycerol stearate is an emollient, it adds smoothness to textures. It is used in haircare and skincare products.

Sodium hydroxide is a alkaline agent which is added in small doses to several different personal care products. It can be used to stabilize or adjust the pH of a product so that it is more stable or better matches the pH of the skin. It helps to stabilize the formula.

Myristic acid is found in palm kernel oil, coconut oil, butter fat. It can help water and oil mix and it is known to stabilize products and improve the cleansing abilities of products.

Palmitic acid is the most common saturated fatty acid found in plants and microorganisms. It is known to be a great emollient and to lock moisture in the skin. It also helps ingredients blend together in a smooth, uniform mixture.

Hydroxyacetophenone in an antioxidant. It inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

Capryloyl glycine is a lipo amino acid known to help water and oil mix and can thus help enhance the cleansing effects of water on both skin and hair. Capryloyl glycine is often found in anti-imperfection products as it reduces excessive sebum at the skin surface.

Caprylyl glycol helps maintain the skin in good condition by preventing water loss and helps soften the skin. It is used in skin and hair products.

Vitreoscilla Ferment is a natural extract derived from Vitreoscilla bacteria. It is known to help restore the natural skin microbiome and soothe the skin. It can also help protect the skin by activating natural antioxidants. That is why it is used in protective skincare products.

Citric acid is a multi-purpose ingredient added to a wide variety of skin-care products first for its exfolliant properties. Additionally, it is a stabilizer known to chelate metal ions naturally found in water helping the action of cleansers. Citric acid can also be used to adjust pH and/or to mask odours of other ingredients.

Maltodextrin is a sugar obtained by the hydrolysis of corn, rice or potato starch. It is used to stabilize cosmetic formulas or as a film-forming agent.

Coming from simple sugars, Xanthan gum is used to thicken products and form gels, but can also help stabilize emulsions.

Perfume ingredients are found in cosmetic products acting as a vector of sensory and emotional pleasure. They are evaluated by both our suppliers and internal teams to ensure they are completely safe.