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C10-18 Triglycerides
Brief description: Lipid
Effect: Provides suppleness
Origin: Vegetable (from olives)
Origin: Grown mainly in Italy, but also in France and Spain. Production of the raw material in Italy
Classification: Purely herbal
Palm oil: No
C13-14 Alkanes
Brief description: Vegetable oil
Effect: Caring and provides suppleness
Origin: Vegetable from glycerine (rapeseed oil)
Origin: Europe
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
C13-15 alkanes
Brief description: Vegetable oil
Effect: Provides a pleasant, silky and light texture. Has a nourishing effect and ensures suppleness.
Origin: Plant-based and biotechnological. The raw material farnesene, which is used for production, is obtained by fermentation of GMO-free Brazilian sugar cane.
Origin: Brazil
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
C15-19 Alkanes
Brief description: Vegetable lipid / oil
Effect: Cares for the skin and gives the hair suppleness and shine. Also contributes to the stability of the product.
Origin: Vegetable, palm kernel oil from the fruit kernels of the oil palm
Origin: Vegetable palm kernel oil from Asia (mainly Malaysia and Indonesia) / production in France
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: Yes, mostly from sustainably certified cultivation with a focus on ecological and social aspects. This includes a ban on the clearing of ecologically valuable forest areas, the protection of endangered animal and plant species, a ban on child labor, educational opportunities for children and the promotion of small farmers.
Biodegradability: readily biodegradable
Caesalpinia spinosa gum
Brief description: Vegetable thickener
Effect: Natural thickening agent to improve the texture of formulations. Leaves the skin feeling soft and velvety rather than sticky. Can also impart moisturizing properties
Origin: Sustainably obtained by grinding the seeds of the Caesalpinia spinosa (tara / red pod tree) tree
Origin: The plant is native to South America (Peru) and grows there as a tree or shrub
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Caffeine
Brief description: Coffeine
Effect: firming, decongestant and antioxidative
Origin: Vegetable, obtained during the decaffeination of the green coffee bean
Origin: Cultivation in Central and South America and the Far East
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (kbA)
Brief description: Organic marigold extract
Effect: Wound healing
Origin: Herbal, is obtained from Marigold (Calendula officinalis (Marigold))
Origin: Germany, Switzerland, France, Hungary, Albania and Egypt
Classification: Organic, natural cosmetics-compliant
Palm oil: No
Comment: Obtained by CO2 extraction.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (kbA)
Brief description: Organic green tea extract
Effect: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Origin: Vegetable from the leaves of the green tea plant (Camellia Sinensis Leaf)
Origin: Sri Lanka. Production in Switzerland.
Classification: Organic, natural cosmetics-compliant
Palm oil: No
Candelilla Cera
Brief description: Vegetable wax
Effect: Nourishing and protective
Origin: Purely plant-based from the candelilla bush
Origin: Mexico
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Brief description: Hemp oil
Effect: Regenerating and anti-inflammatory
Origin: Vegetable
Origin: Germany
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Canola Oil
Brief description: Rapeseed oil
Effect: Caring and provides suppleness
Origin: Vegetable, obtained from rapeseed (Brassica napus, Brassica rapa)
Origin: Canada, USA
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Caprylic hydroxamic acid
Brief description: Natural organic acid as a preservative
Effect: Chelating and antimicrobial properties. For the stabilization of cosmetic formulations and at the same time a strong antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, especially yeasts and moulds.
Origin: Vegetable from coconut oil
Origin: China
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Comment: readily biodegradable
Caprylic/capric triglycerides
Brief description: A mixture of medium-chain fatty acids, also known as neutral oil or MCT oil
Effect: These are fatty acids of natural origin that are a high-quality and natural alternative to artificial oils. They are very well tolerated, do not cause skin impurities and provide the skin with a lasting supply of valuable fats. They ensure that the cream is compatible, smooth and effective and restore the skin's balance. They also act as a carrier, allowing vitamins to enter the skin via natural fats and nourish it
Origin: Vegetable, based on palm kernel or coconut oil
Origin: Coconut oil and palm kernel oil from Southeast Asia
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: Yes, mostly from sustainably certified cultivation with a focus on ecological and social aspects. This includes a ban on the clearing of ecologically valuable forest areas, the protection of endangered animal and plant species, a ban on child labor, educational opportunities for children and the promotion of small farmers.
Caramel
Brief description: Vegetable colorant
Effect: Brown dye, for coloring the cosmetic product.
Origin: Caramel is a colorant of vegetable origin
Origin: Europe
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Carrageenan
Brief description: Vegetable thickener
Effect: A natural, stabilizing and texturizing gelling agent. Ensures optimum Texture and increases viscosity. Facilitates apply and leaves the skin feeling soft.
Origin: Vegetable from certain species of red algae (Rhodophyceae). Carrageenan is a natural product that is extracted from warm and cold water red algae using neutral or alkaline water at an elevated temperature and then filtered.
Origin: Denmark
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Cellulose
Brief description: Herbal active ingredient
Effect: Extremely fine, rounded peeling particles for a very gentle mechanical peeling - removes dead skin cells on the surface, smoothes the skin and ensures a radiant complexion.
Origin: The cellulose fibers are obtained from wood in a particularly gentle manufacturing process
Origin: Europe, country of production: Germany
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Brief description: Herbal active ingredient from Centella Asiatica also known as tiger grass
Effect: Skin-soothing and regenerative properties, especially skin prone to redness can benefit from Centella Asiatica. In addition, Treat extracts of Centella Asiatica have antibacterial and antioxidative properties. Centella Asiatica stimulates the skin's own hyaluronic acid production, allowing it to produce more moisture.
Origin: Herbaceous, a creeping plant that grows on the ground in swampy areas
Origin: Madagascar / Production in France
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Ceramides AP
Brief description: Ceramides AP = Ceramides 6. Ceramides are a subgroup of lipids consisting of 6 classes, also known as sphingolipids. They are the main component of human skin and are found in the uppermost layer of the skin, the horny layer.
Effect: Protect protects the skin from dehydration by contributing to a long-lasting moisturizing effect and reducing the skin's transepidermal water loss. Improves the skin's protective function by restoring the lipid barrier of dry and cracked skin, thus preventing the penetration of harmful and irritating substances. Gives the skin softness, suppleness and smoothness.
Origin: Biotechnological. The starting material for fermentation is yeast. Fermentation is generally understood to be the conversion of organic substances by microorganisms or enzymes.
Origin: North America
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Ceramides AS
Brief description: Ceramides AS = Ceramides 5. Ceramides are a subgroup of lipids consisting of 6 classes, also known as sphingolipids. They are the main component of human skin and are found in the uppermost layer of the skin, the horny layer.
Effect: Protect protects the skin from dehydration by contributing to a long-lasting moisturizing effect and reducing the skin's transepidermal water loss. Improves the skin's protective function by restoring the lipid barrier of dry and cracked skin, thus preventing the penetration of harmful and irritating substances. Gives the skin softness, suppleness and smoothness.
Origin: Synthetic
Origin: North America
Classification: nature-identical substance that is produced synthetically
Palm oil: No
Ceramides EOP
Brief description: Ceramides EOP = Ceramides 1. Ceramides are a subgroup of lipids consisting of 6 classes, also known as sphingolipids. They are the main component of human skin and are found in the uppermost layer of the skin, the horny layer.
Effect: Protect protects the skin from dehydration by contributing to a long-lasting moisturizing effect and reducing the skin's transepidermal water loss. Improves the skin's protective function by restoring the lipid barrier of dry and cracked skin, thus preventing the penetration of harmful and irritating substances. Gives the skin softness, suppleness and smoothness.
Origin: Biotechnological. The starting material for fermentation is yeast. Fermentation is generally understood to be the conversion of organic substances by microorganisms or enzymes.
Origin: North America
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Ceramides NP
Brief description: Ceramides NP = Ceramides 3. Ceramides are a subgroup of lipids consisting of 6 classes, also known as sphingolipids. They are the main component of human skin and are found in the uppermost layer of the skin, the horny layer.
Effect: Protect protects the skin from dehydration by contributing to a long-lasting moisturizing effect and reducing the skin's transepidermal water loss. Improves the skin's protective function by restoring the lipid barrier of dry and cracked skin, thus preventing the penetration of harmful and irritating substances. Gives the skin softness, suppleness and smoothness.
Origin: Vegetable and biotechnological through fermentation of rapeseed and corn. Fermentation is generally understood to be the conversion of organic substances by microorganisms or enzymes.
Origin: Europe
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Ceramides NS
Brief description: Ceramides NS = Ceramides 2. Ceramides are a subgroup of lipids consisting of 6 classes, also known as sphingolipids. They are the main component of human skin and are found in the uppermost layer of the skin, the horny layer.
Effect: Protect protects the skin from dehydration by contributing to a long-lasting moisturizing effect and reducing the skin's transepidermal water loss. Improves the skin's protective function by restoring the lipid barrier of dry and cracked skin, thus preventing the penetration of harmful and irritating substances. Gives the skin softness, suppleness and smoothness.
Origin: Synthetic
Origin: North America
Classification: nature-identical substance that is produced synthetically
Palm oil: No
Cetearyl Alcohol
Brief description: Vegetable fatty alcohol
Effect: Stabilizing and providing consistency
Origin: Vegetable (coconut, palm kernel oil and rapeseed)
Origin: Coconut from Asia (mainly Indonesia, Philippines), palm kernel oil from Asia (mainly Indonesia,
Malaysia), rapeseed from Europe
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: Yes, mostly from sustainably certified cultivation with a focus on ecological and social aspects. This includes a ban on the clearing of ecologically valuable forest areas, the protection of endangered animal and plant species, a ban on child labor, educational opportunities for children and the promotion of small farmers.
Cetyl Palmitate
Brief description: Vegetable emulsifier
Effect: Stabilizing
Origin: Vegetable from coconut and palm kernel oil
Origin: Cultivation in Asia, mainly in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: Yes, mostly from sustainably certified cultivation with a focus on ecological and social aspects. This includes a ban on the clearing of ecologically valuable forest areas, the protection of endangered animal and plant species, a ban on child labor, educational opportunities for children and the promotion of small farmers.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (kbA)
Brief description: Organic chamomile flower extract
Effect: calming
Origin: Herbal (flowers of the Camomile)
Origin: Germany, Austria, France, Croatia
Classification: Organic, natural cosmetics-compliant
Palm oil: No
Comment: Obtained by CO2 extraction.
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Brief description: Quinoa extract, an active ingredient of plant origin
Effect: Quinoa is a source of high-quality protein that is rich in amino acids such as lysine, methionine and cysteine. The hair is moisturized, dry hair structures are balanced and strengthened. Combability is improved and the hair is given a silky shine. In addition, the hair is smoothed and frizz is reduced.
Origin: Vegetable, from the grain of the quinoa plant
Origin: USA, Argentina, Peru
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Cholesterol
Brief description: Natural lipid found in human and animal organisms
Effect: Gives the skin softness, suppleness and smoothness. Contributes to a long-lasting moisturizing effect. Improves the skin's barrier function by restoring the lipid barrier of dry and cracked skin.
Origin: Biotechnological. The starting material for fermentation is yeast. Fermentation is generally understood to be the conversion of organic substances by microorganisms or enzymes.
Origin: North America
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
CI 15850
Brief description: Pigment
Origin: Mineral origin
Palm oil: No
CI 16035
Brief description: Pigment
Effect: Dye with a vibrant red color to create different shades of red and pink
Origin: Synthetic origin
Palm oil: No
CI 19140
Brief description: Pigment
Origin: Mineral origin
Palm oil: No
CI 77491
Brief description: Mineral pigment also known as iron oxide. An inorganic compound consisting of iron and oxygen. There are three main colors of iron oxide: Black, red and yellow.
Effect: Very fine red iron oxide. Natural skin tones can be produced in combination with other shades.
Origin: Mineral origin
Origin: UK
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
CI 77492
Brief description: Mineral pigment also known as iron oxide. An inorganic compound consisting of iron and oxygen. There are three main colors of iron oxide: Black, red and yellow.
Effect: Very fine yellow iron oxide. Natural skin tones can be produced in combination with other shades.
Origin: Mineral origin
Origin: UK
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
CI 77499
Brief description: Mineral pigment also known as iron oxide. An inorganic compound consisting of iron and oxygen. There are three main colors of iron oxide: Black, red and yellow.
Effect: Very fine black iron oxide. In combination with other shades, natural skin tones can be produced.
Origin: Mineral origin
Origin: UK
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
CI 77891
Brief description: Mineral pigment also known as titanium dioxide
Effect: Mineral dye. White pigment
Origin: Mineral origin
Origin: UK
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Citral
Brief description: Natural fragrance (allergen)
Effect: Gives a natural fragrance
Origin: Obtained from 100% plant-based raw materials
Origin: Egypt
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Citric Acid
Brief description: Citric acid
Effect: Stabilizes the pH value
Origin: Vegetable & biotechnological. Citric acid is produced by fermenting molasses from sugar beet and sugar cane.
from sugar beet and sugar cane. Fermentation is generally understood to mean the conversion of organic
organic substances by microorganisms or enzymes. Molasses is used here for fermentation
and is a by-product of sugar production.
Origin: Sugar beet from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Russia, Ukraine and Germany,
Sugar cane from India, El Salvador
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Citronellol
Brief description: Natural fragrance (allergen)
Effect: Gives a natural fragrance
Origin: Obtained from 100% plant-based raw materials
Origin: Egypt, Bulgaria
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Coco-Glucoside
Brief description: Mild sugar surfactant
Effect: Provides a mild cleanser
Origin: Vegetable from palm kernel oil
Origin: Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, production in China
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: Yes, mostly from sustainably certified cultivation with a focus on ecological and social aspects. This includes a ban on the clearing of ecologically valuable forest areas, the protection of endangered animal and plant species, a ban on child labor, educational opportunities for children and the promotion of small farmers.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Brief description: Vegetable surfactant
Effect: Provides a mild cleanser
Origin: Vegetable (coconut oil)
Origin: Philippines and Indonesia
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Comment: Raw material of plant origin, which subsequently undergoes synthesis
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Brief description: Vegetable lipid
Effect: Protects the skin, strengthens the skin's hydrolipid mantle and prevents water loss
Origin: Vegetable, from coconut oil and palm kernel oil
Origin: Europe
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: Yes, mostly from sustainably certified cultivation with a focus on ecological and social aspects. This includes a ban on the clearing of ecologically valuable forest areas, the protection of endangered animal and plant species, a ban on child labor, educational opportunities for children and the promotion of small farmers.
Cocos Nucifera Oil (kbA)
Brief description: Organic coconut oil
Effect: Caring and provides suppleness
Origin: Vegetable, obtained from the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Origin: Philippines, Sri Lanka and Mozambique, refined in Europe
Classification: Organic, natural cosmetics-compliant
Palm oil: No
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Brief description: Green algae extract
Effect: Provides immediate and long-lasting moisture and keeps the skin hydrated and supple. The high content of sulphated polysaccharides, glucuronic acid and minerals increases the skin's water-binding potential. The skin looks younger and the skin barrier is strengthened again and protected from external influences. Leaves a velvety touch on the skin.
Origin: Vegetable, from the green seaweed from the Emerald Sea (Codium tomentosum)
Origin: Obtained and produced in France
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Copernicia Cerifera Wax (kbA)
Brief description: Carnauba wax
Effect: Protects the skin and ensures suppleness
Origin: Vegetable, obtained from the leaves of carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera)
Origin: Brazil, production in the USA
Classification: Organic, natural cosmetics-compliant
Palm oil: No
Comment: Biodegradable
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Brief description: Red algae extract (Corallina Officinalis)
Effect: The extract helps to remove dead skin cells and free radicals, accelerates cell turnover, moisturizes the skin and makes the skin smooth. Protects the skin from photodamage and photoageing.
Origin: Vegetable from the calcareous red seaweed
Origin: the algae is harvested in Brittany (France) in Natura 2000 protected areas under ecological requirements. Production in France
Classification: Natural cosmetics compliant
Palm oil: No
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Brief description: Organic turmeric extract
Effect: antioxidative and anti-inflammatory
Origin: Obtained from the root of Curcuma longa
Origin: Mayotte
Classification: Organic, natural cosmetics-compliant
Palm oil: No