Glossary
You can find all the ingredients in our formulas here.
A
Angelica sinensis root
Calms and brightens while helping skin feel smooth and refreshed. Naturally rich in antioxidants like ferulic acid and coumarin to protect from environmental stress.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner, Super-G Youth Serum, Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
Apricot kernel oil (PPrunus armeniaca)
Nourishes and softens with vitamin E and fatty acids that help strengthen the skin’s barrier. Leaves skin smooth and hydrated without feeling heavy.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
Argan oil (Argania spinosa kernel oil)
Moisturizes and helps improve skin’s texture with oleic and linoleic acids, plus vitamin E and ferulic acid for antioxidant protection. Known for leaving skin soft and comfortable.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Astragalus membranaceous root extract
An adaptogen with over 200 bioactive compounds, including protective antioxidants. Helps skin hold onto moisture so it feels plump and comfortable, boosts natural hyaluronic acid, and improves elasticity so skin feels smooth and supple.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil, Super-G Youth Serum
B
Botanical Detoxifying Complex
A blend of burdock, ginseng, angelica, schisandra, neem leaf, and licorice. Helps purify and clear pores of oil and debris, smooth skin’s texture, and leave it feeling balanced and hydrated.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner
Botanical Glow Complex
Combines ginseng, astragalus, angelica, polygonum multiflorum, and licorice to help strengthen , hydrate, visibly brighten, smooth and firm skin. Boosts elasticity and supports collagen to reduce the look of lines and wrinkles over time.
Find it in: Super-G Youth Serum, Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
Burdock root extract (Arctium lappa)
Naturally soothing and rich in antioxidants like quercetin. Helps keep skin comfortable and calm.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner
C
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters
A blend of natural waxes that acts as an emulsifier to hold water and oil together for a smooth, stable formula.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Caprylyl glycol
Humectant derived from caprylic acid found in coconut oil. Draws moisture into the skin, helping it stay hydrated. Also works as a gentle preservative to keep formulas fresh.
Find it in: Botanical Toner, Essential Moisturizer
Cetearyl alcohol
A fatty alcohol from plant oils that acts as an emollient and emulsifier. Unlike drying alcohols, it helps soften and smooth skin.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Cetyl alcohol
A plant-based fatty alcohol that works as both an emulsifier and a softening emollient, leaving skin smooth without supple.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose
A plant-derived thickener and softener that helps give products a smooth texture.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Essential Moisturizer
Chondrus Crispus extract
A seaweed extract that locks in hydration and forms a breathable film on skin to help it feel smoother and more comfortable.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Citral
A naturally occurring scent compound from plants.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
Citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange) peel oil
A natural fresh scent from plants.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner, Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
Cocamidopropyl betaine
A gentle, coconut-derived cleanser that helps lift away dirt and impurities without stripping skin.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
Coco-glucoside
A mild cleansing agent from coconuts that creates a soft lather for a non-drying cleanse.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
D
D-panthenol
A humectant that pulls water into the skin, helping it feel plump and smooth. Supports barrier repair so skin stays soft and comfortable.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
E
Evening primrose oil / oenothera biennis
Calms and nourishes with omega-rich fatty acids, including soothing gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Helps lock in moisture and strengthen skin’s barrier — especially good for dry or sensitive skin.
Find it in: Nourishing Face oil
G
Ginseng (Panax ginseng root extract)
A multitasking adaptogen that revitalizes, smooths texture, and helps balance. Rich in B vitamins and antioxidants that support firmer, healthier-looking skin.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner, Super-G Youth Serum, Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
Glycerin
A highly effective humectant. Draws water into the skin and helps keep it there for long-lasting softness and hydration.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner, Essential Moisturizer
Glyceryl caprylate
This multitasking, plant-derived ingredient helps moisturize, soften, and keep formulas fresh.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
Glyceryl stearate
From vegetable oils, this ingredient helps oil and water blend smoothly while adding a silky feel to the formula.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Glyceryl undecylenate
A conditioning agent from castor bean oil that softens skin and works as a gentle emulsifier.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
Grape seed oil (Vitis vinifera)
Lightweight yet nourishing. Packed with antioxidant polyphenols, vitamin E, and fatty acids to help soften skin and protect against environmental stress.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
H
Hemp seed oil (Cannabis sativa)
Moisturizes, conditions, and soothes with omega fatty acids. Also helps balance oil production, making it ideal for both dry and combination skin.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Hyaluronic acid (Sodium hyaluronate)
A humectant that attracts and holds water in the skin. Delivers instant plumpness and keeps skin feeling soft and hydrated.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
I
Isomalt
A sugar-derived humectant that helps skin stay hydrated and comfortable.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
J
Jojoba seed oil (Simmondsia chinensis)
Technically a wax ester, jojoba is one of the closest matches to the natural oils in your skin. It absorbs quickly to soften, balance oil production, and strengthen the barrier. Naturally calming, it helps keep skin comfortable and less prone to redness.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
L
Lauryl glucoside
A gentle, sugar-based cleansing agent that helps lift away dirt and impurities without stripping moisture.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
Lavender flower oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
A natural essential oil that adds a light, herbal scent and mild soothing properties.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner, Essential Moisturizer
Lecithin
A skin-identical emollient rich in fatty acids and antioxidants. Strengthens the skin’s barrier and helps prevent moisture loss, while also acting as a natural emulsifier.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Naturally brightens and helps fade discoloration with glabridin, a plant compound that slows excess pigment production. Packed with antioxidants and soothing actives that calm redness, balance oil, and keep skin feeling comfortable.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner, Super-G Youth Serum, Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
Limonene
A naturally occurring scent component found in citrus oils.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
Linalool
A naturally occurring scent component found in many plants and flowers.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
M
Magnolia berry (Schisandra chinensis)
An adaptogen rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and polysaccharides that strengthens the skin barrier and helps lock in hydration. Known for helping even tone and soothe sensitivity.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner
N
Neem leaf extract (Melia azadirachta)
Rich in antioxidants and calming actives, neem leaf hydrates with natural polysaccharides and helps maintain balance. Traditionally used to promote clear, healthy-looking skin.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner
P
Plant stem cells (Symphytum officinale callus culture extract)
From the comfrey plant, these stem cells help boost skin renewal, strengthen the barrier, and smooth the appearance of fine lines.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Polygonum multiflorum
Deeply nourishing and circulation-boosting. Known for its calming and soothing properties, making skin feel more resilient.
Find it in: Super-G Youth Serum, Essential Moisturizer, Nourishing Face Oil
Potassium sorbate
A mild preservative derived from sorbic acid (found in fruits and berries) to keep products fresh.
Find it in: Botanical Toner, Essential Moisturizer
R
Rice bran oil (Oryza sativa)
Moisturizes and softens with a rich blend of fatty acids and antioxidants. Supports the skin barrier and helps keep skin smooth and soothed.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
Rosehip seed oil (Rosa canina)
A nourishing oil high in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and antioxidant carotenoids. Helps improve skin texture and maintain softness.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
Rosemary leaf oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)
A natural essential oil that adds a fresh, herbal scent and provides mild antioxidant benefits.
Find it in: Botanical Toner
S
Sodium benzoate
A gentle preservative that works with potassium sorbate to keep products fresh and safe to use.
Find it in: Botanical Toner, Essential Moisturizer
Sodium lauryl methyl isethionate
A very mild coconut-derived cleanser that creates a soft lather without stripping skin.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate
A sulfate-free cleanser that boosts foam while remaining gentle on the skin.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel
Sodium stearoyl lactylate
A plant-based emulsifier that gives products a smooth, creamy texture and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer
A naturally derived, eco-certified emulsifier that helps oil and water mix for stable, smooth formulas.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Botanical Toner
Sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus)
Moisturizing and barrier-supporting with linoleic and oleic fatty acids. Lightweight and non-comedogenic, making it suitable for all skin types.
Find it in: Essential Moisturizer
Sweet almond oil (Prunus amygdalus dulcis)
Moisturizes, softens, and smooths skin with fatty acids and vitamin E. Leaves skin feeling supple and nourished.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
T
THD ascorbate (Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)
A potent yet gentle form of vitamin C that brightens, helps fade dark spots, and supports collagen production. Absorbs deeply into the skin without irritation.
Find it in: Super-G Youth Serum
V
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
A natural emollient and antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage while keeping it soft and smooth.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil, Essential Moisturizer
X
Xanthan gum
A plant-based thickener that gives formulas a smooth, stable texture.
Find it in: Botanical Cleansing Gel, Essential Moisturizer
Y
Ylang ylang essential oil (Cananga Odorata)
A natural essential oil that adds a delicate floral scent and mild soothing properties.
Find it in: Nourishing Face Oil
The Ingredients We Don't Use – Our Clean Pledge
We’ve banned over 2,500 ingredients from our formulas, far beyond the EU’s already strict list. If an ingredient is linked to potential harm or still under review, it doesn’t go in our products.
Some of the better-known ingredients we leave out:
- Parabens
- Mineral oils, petrolatum, paraffin
- Hydroquinone
- Phthalates
- Triclosan
- Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
- Formaldehyde
- BHA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethanolamines
- EDTA
- Ethoxylated chemicals
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
We're proud to create formulas that are safe, effective, and a pleasure to use.