Botanicals Index - A to G
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Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract: Derived from the flowering plant; contains beta-carotene and flavonoids; anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and healing.
Agave Americana Extract: Derived from the leaves of the Century plant; tonic and antiseptic properties.
Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) Leaf Extract: Botanical extracts rich in nutrients such as Vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, amino acids and beta-carotene.
Almond (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) Meal: Derived from the nut; gentle exfoliation, deep pore cleansing.
Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract: Derived from the Aloe Vera (true aloe) plant, one of the oldest medicinal plants known. Widely revered and used by the ancient Egyptians and Native Americans, it has remarkable healing abilities because it is a natural oxygenate (drawing and holding oxygen to the skin). For this same reason, it is one of the most effective cellular renewal ingredients available for use in cosmetics. It has a composition similar to that of human blood plasma and seawater, and because its pH is the same as human skin, it is extremely soothing and protective, and very effective in replenishing lost moisture. It is also a natural astringent. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, proteins, humectants, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Althea (Althea Officinalis) Extract: Derived from marshmallow root; soothes, calms and softens.
Althea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Leaf/Root Extract: Derived from marshmallow leaf and root; calms and softens; natural humectant that attracts and holds moisture.
Amazonian Fruit (Astrocaryum Murumuru) Butter: From the see of the Brazilian Amazon tree. Emollient rich in oleic acid with excellent moisture binding properties
Anacyclus Pyrethrum Root Extract: Derived from the Mount Atlas daisy root; astringent, tonic, stimulates circulation.
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract: Derived from fruit; vitamin-rich, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Angelica (Angelica Archangelica) Extract: Derived from the root; soothing, anti-inflammatory and provides natural fragrance.
Annatto (Bixa Orellana) Extract: Derived from the seeds; provides natural coloring.
Aqueous Extract: Concentrated botanical constituents that are extracted or infused in water.
Arnica (Arnica Montana) Extract: A botanical extract credited with a wide variety of properties including anti-inflammatory, circulation stimulating, healing, anti-microbial and anti irritant. Promotes the removal of wastes from the skin and aids in the promotion of new tissue growth. It is effective in creams designed to treat damaged, reddened or tired skin.
Asafetida (Ferula Foetida) Extract: A botanical extract with powerful tyrosinase inhibiting properties; excellent in formulations to treat hyperpigmentation. Studies have shown this ingredient to be less sensitizing or irritating, yet as or more effective than other tyrosinase inhibitors. Also rich in antioxidant ferulic acid.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Butter: Derived from Brazilian murumuru fruit; vitamin A rich emollient; helps protect moisture balance for soft skin and lustrous hair.
Awaphui (Zingiber Zerumbet) Extract: Derived from Hawaiian wild ginger; promotes healing as well as soothes, softens, and adds shine to hair.
B
Balm Mint (Melissa Officinalis) Leaf Extract: A soothing, cooling extract with antiseptic and sedative properties. Good for depression and tension, restorative to the nervous system, antispasmodic.
Banana (Musa Sapientum) Fruit: An emollient additive that provides both creamy texture and antioxidants.
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Extract: Derived from the herb; stimulates circulation, relaxing and clearing.
Bee Pollen: Extract rich in vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. Antioxidant, soothing and healing.
Beeswax: Natural wax produced by bees. Used as a naturally non-comedogenic oil-absorbing ingredient and emulsifier in a wide variety of cosmetics.
Beta-Carotene: Present in quantity in a variety of orange/yellow fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, cantaloupe, and papaya. Carotene has an orange color that oxidizes (fades) when exposed to sunlight. It is converted into vitamin A by the body, and is used for its cellular renewal and healing abilities.
Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus) Leaf Extract: A natural flavanoid with anti-oxidant properties. Improves microcirculation and protects cells and membranes from free radical damage.
Birch (Betula Verrucosa) Leaf Extract: Antiseptic, softening and circulation stimulating. Helps to heal skin irritations.
Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) Extract: Stimulates circulation, promotes good muscle tone, has detoxifying and diuretic benefits.
Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra) Nut Extract: Non-comedogenic ingredient with astringent and fungistatic properties; soothing and anti-itching.
Boswellia Serrata Extract: An extract well known in Ayurvedic medicine for its calming, anti-redness, anti-inflammatory properties. It also reduces irritant effects of extreme pH. An ideal ingredient in products designed for sensitive skin.
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer: Derived from canola and tung oils; long chain fat that protects against moisture loss.
Burdock (Arctium Lappa) Root Extract: A purifying extract credited with antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, and an ability to help regulate/normalize oil production. Excellent for refining, clearing and soothing skin.
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) Extract: Root extract known to protect capillaries, decrease redness and sensitivity.
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Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract: Commonly known as extract of marigold. An emollient with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, soothing, antiseptic properties. Commonly used to treat acne and problem skin as well as delicate skin, strengthens capillaries.
Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Extract: Derived from the leaf; Patented extract with concentrated polyphenols for potent antioxidant defense to protect hair against sun and environmental damage and reduce color fading.
Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract: Derived from the sun dried leaf; with twice the antioxidants as green tea, protects from free-radical damage, repairs and strengthens.
Camphor (Cinnamomum Camphora) Extract: Derived from the bark of the evergreen tree; tonic and freshener, has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Canadian Willowherb (Epilobium Angustifolia) Extract: Antiseptic and skin clearing, reduces redness. Contains salicylic acid..
Capsacin: a natural chemical found in the common chili pepper. Warms, increases blood flow and encourages the release of substances in the body, which assist in relieving pain.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract: Derived from the fruit; vitamin-rich, cleansing, exfoliating, humectant and is an emollient.
Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract: Derived from t the German chamomile flower; soothing, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and adds shine to hair.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Cassia) Bark Extract: Excellent for promoting circulation; stimulating.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract: Derived from the fruit rind; refreshing and clarifying.
Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract: Derived from the fruit rind; clarifies and cleanses.
Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) Fruit Butter: A n unrefined yellow natural butter from the cocoa seed. It is a rich emollient with excellent skin softening and conditioning properties.
Coconut Extract (Cocos Nucifera): Derived from the fruit; moisturizes and provides natural fragrance.
Coffea Arabica (Kona Coffee) Extract: Derived from the seeds; natural caffeine content helps to stimulate healthy circulation, hign in antioxidants to protect against damaging free radicals.
Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) Leaf Extract: Contains allantoin and is credited with healing, astringent and emollient properties. Very soothing to tender, inflamed skin.
Comfrey Root (Symphytum Officinale): A mildly astringent root, which provides a natural green colorant.
Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) Extract: Extracted from the common flower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus). It contains allantoin, potassium, calcium, and vitamins C and K. Has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon) Fruit Extract: From cranberry fruit, a rich source of polyphenols, flavonoids, and catechins to provide potent antioxidant benefits.
Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Extract: Cucumber is a natural anti-inflammatory and has an extremely soothing and decongesting effect on the skin. Moisture binding and regulating, tightening, lightening, cooling and refreshing for tired, stressed skin.
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Extract: Derived from the seeds; rich in proteolytic enzymes, reduces inflammation.
D
Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root: Derived from the root; anti-inflammatory and has healing properties.
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Echinacea Leaf (Coneflower) Extract: Has antiseptic and antibacterial properties helpful in the treatment of skin lesions and in shortening healing time. Very soothing to the skin.
Edychium Coronarium (Awapuhi) Root Extract: Derived from ginger root; softens and adds shine to hair.
Elderflower (Sambucus Nigra) Extract: Derived from the flowering shrub; cleansing and soothing.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) Extract: Derived from leaves of the Eucalyptus tree; refreshing, expectorant, anti-microbial and antiseptic.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract: Derived from Eucalyptus tree; anti-microbial and antiseptic.
Eyebright (Euphrasia Officinalis) Extract: A herb credited with tonic, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.
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Fennel (Foeniculum Officinale) Seed Extract: Cleansing and detoxifying, especially useful for oily skin conditions.
Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) Extract: A soothing, anti-inflammatory, healing botanical extract.
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) Extract: A member of the chamomile family; applied externally, Feverfew has cooling, analgesic and relaxant properties.
Fumaria Officinalis: From a small annual plant, a highly purifying herbal extract. Skin clarifying with anti-oxidant properties.
G
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Root Extract: Warming, inhibits prostaglandins and therefore reduces inflammation. Promotes circulation.
Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract: Increases moisture retention in skin, soothes, rich in bioflavonoids. Protects from free-radical damage, increases circulation and regenerates.
Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract: Derived from the ginseng plant; invigorating, tones and rejuvenates.
Goldenseal (Hydrastic Canadensis) Extract: credited with effectiveness in soothing and healing; anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.
Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) Leaf Extract: Traditionally used for couperose conditions, known for its soothing, anti-itch and healing properties.
Grapefruit (Seed) Extract (Citrus Grandis): Derived from grapefruit seeds; anti-bacterial and cleansing.
Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Skin Extract: A counterirritant with soothing, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and minerals.
Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Leaf Extract: Rich in potent anti-oxidants called catechins, and xanthines, which are anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant. Reduces irritation when used in glycolic acid formulations.
Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract: Derived from the flowering plant; contains beta-carotene and flavonoids; anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and healing.
Agave Americana Extract: Derived from the leaves of the Century plant; tonic and antiseptic properties.
Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) Leaf Extract: Botanical extracts rich in nutrients such as Vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, amino acids and beta-carotene.
Almond (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) Meal: Derived from the nut; gentle exfoliation, deep pore cleansing.
Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Extract: Derived from the Aloe Vera (true aloe) plant, one of the oldest medicinal plants known. Widely revered and used by the ancient Egyptians and Native Americans, it has remarkable healing abilities because it is a natural oxygenate (drawing and holding oxygen to the skin). For this same reason, it is one of the most effective cellular renewal ingredients available for use in cosmetics. It has a composition similar to that of human blood plasma and seawater, and because its pH is the same as human skin, it is extremely soothing and protective, and very effective in replenishing lost moisture. It is also a natural astringent. Rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, proteins, humectants, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Althea (Althea Officinalis) Extract: Derived from marshmallow root; soothes, calms and softens.
Althea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Leaf/Root Extract: Derived from marshmallow leaf and root; calms and softens; natural humectant that attracts and holds moisture.
Amazonian Fruit (Astrocaryum Murumuru) Butter: From the see of the Brazilian Amazon tree. Emollient rich in oleic acid with excellent moisture binding properties
Anacyclus Pyrethrum Root Extract: Derived from the Mount Atlas daisy root; astringent, tonic, stimulates circulation.
Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract: Derived from fruit; vitamin-rich, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Angelica (Angelica Archangelica) Extract: Derived from the root; soothing, anti-inflammatory and provides natural fragrance.
Annatto (Bixa Orellana) Extract: Derived from the seeds; provides natural coloring.
Aqueous Extract: Concentrated botanical constituents that are extracted or infused in water.
Arnica (Arnica Montana) Extract: A botanical extract credited with a wide variety of properties including anti-inflammatory, circulation stimulating, healing, anti-microbial and anti irritant. Promotes the removal of wastes from the skin and aids in the promotion of new tissue growth. It is effective in creams designed to treat damaged, reddened or tired skin.
Asafetida (Ferula Foetida) Extract: A botanical extract with powerful tyrosinase inhibiting properties; excellent in formulations to treat hyperpigmentation. Studies have shown this ingredient to be less sensitizing or irritating, yet as or more effective than other tyrosinase inhibitors. Also rich in antioxidant ferulic acid.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Butter: Derived from Brazilian murumuru fruit; vitamin A rich emollient; helps protect moisture balance for soft skin and lustrous hair.
Awaphui (Zingiber Zerumbet) Extract: Derived from Hawaiian wild ginger; promotes healing as well as soothes, softens, and adds shine to hair.
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Balm Mint (Melissa Officinalis) Leaf Extract: A soothing, cooling extract with antiseptic and sedative properties. Good for depression and tension, restorative to the nervous system, antispasmodic.
Banana (Musa Sapientum) Fruit: An emollient additive that provides both creamy texture and antioxidants.
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Extract: Derived from the herb; stimulates circulation, relaxing and clearing.
Bee Pollen: Extract rich in vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. Antioxidant, soothing and healing.
Beeswax: Natural wax produced by bees. Used as a naturally non-comedogenic oil-absorbing ingredient and emulsifier in a wide variety of cosmetics.
Beta-Carotene: Present in quantity in a variety of orange/yellow fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, cantaloupe, and papaya. Carotene has an orange color that oxidizes (fades) when exposed to sunlight. It is converted into vitamin A by the body, and is used for its cellular renewal and healing abilities.
Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus) Leaf Extract: A natural flavanoid with anti-oxidant properties. Improves microcirculation and protects cells and membranes from free radical damage.
Birch (Betula Verrucosa) Leaf Extract: Antiseptic, softening and circulation stimulating. Helps to heal skin irritations.
Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) Extract: Stimulates circulation, promotes good muscle tone, has detoxifying and diuretic benefits.
Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra) Nut Extract: Non-comedogenic ingredient with astringent and fungistatic properties; soothing and anti-itching.
Boswellia Serrata Extract: An extract well known in Ayurvedic medicine for its calming, anti-redness, anti-inflammatory properties. It also reduces irritant effects of extreme pH. An ideal ingredient in products designed for sensitive skin.
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer: Derived from canola and tung oils; long chain fat that protects against moisture loss.
Burdock (Arctium Lappa) Root Extract: A purifying extract credited with antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, and an ability to help regulate/normalize oil production. Excellent for refining, clearing and soothing skin.
Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) Extract: Root extract known to protect capillaries, decrease redness and sensitivity.
C
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract: Commonly known as extract of marigold. An emollient with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, soothing, antiseptic properties. Commonly used to treat acne and problem skin as well as delicate skin, strengthens capillaries.
Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Extract: Derived from the leaf; Patented extract with concentrated polyphenols for potent antioxidant defense to protect hair against sun and environmental damage and reduce color fading.
Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract: Derived from the sun dried leaf; with twice the antioxidants as green tea, protects from free-radical damage, repairs and strengthens.
Camphor (Cinnamomum Camphora) Extract: Derived from the bark of the evergreen tree; tonic and freshener, has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Canadian Willowherb (Epilobium Angustifolia) Extract: Antiseptic and skin clearing, reduces redness. Contains salicylic acid..
Capsacin: a natural chemical found in the common chili pepper. Warms, increases blood flow and encourages the release of substances in the body, which assist in relieving pain.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract: Derived from the fruit; vitamin-rich, cleansing, exfoliating, humectant and is an emollient.
Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract: Derived from t the German chamomile flower; soothing, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and adds shine to hair.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Cassia) Bark Extract: Excellent for promoting circulation; stimulating.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract: Derived from the fruit rind; refreshing and clarifying.
Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract: Derived from the fruit rind; clarifies and cleanses.
Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) Fruit Butter: A n unrefined yellow natural butter from the cocoa seed. It is a rich emollient with excellent skin softening and conditioning properties.
Coconut Extract (Cocos Nucifera): Derived from the fruit; moisturizes and provides natural fragrance.
Coffea Arabica (Kona Coffee) Extract: Derived from the seeds; natural caffeine content helps to stimulate healthy circulation, hign in antioxidants to protect against damaging free radicals.
Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) Leaf Extract: Contains allantoin and is credited with healing, astringent and emollient properties. Very soothing to tender, inflamed skin.
Comfrey Root (Symphytum Officinale): A mildly astringent root, which provides a natural green colorant.
Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) Extract: Extracted from the common flower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus). It contains allantoin, potassium, calcium, and vitamins C and K. Has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon) Fruit Extract: From cranberry fruit, a rich source of polyphenols, flavonoids, and catechins to provide potent antioxidant benefits.
Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Extract: Cucumber is a natural anti-inflammatory and has an extremely soothing and decongesting effect on the skin. Moisture binding and regulating, tightening, lightening, cooling and refreshing for tired, stressed skin.
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Extract: Derived from the seeds; rich in proteolytic enzymes, reduces inflammation.
D
Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root: Derived from the root; anti-inflammatory and has healing properties.
E
Echinacea Leaf (Coneflower) Extract: Has antiseptic and antibacterial properties helpful in the treatment of skin lesions and in shortening healing time. Very soothing to the skin.
Edychium Coronarium (Awapuhi) Root Extract: Derived from ginger root; softens and adds shine to hair.
Elderflower (Sambucus Nigra) Extract: Derived from the flowering shrub; cleansing and soothing.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) Extract: Derived from leaves of the Eucalyptus tree; refreshing, expectorant, anti-microbial and antiseptic.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract: Derived from Eucalyptus tree; anti-microbial and antiseptic.
Eyebright (Euphrasia Officinalis) Extract: A herb credited with tonic, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.
F
Fennel (Foeniculum Officinale) Seed Extract: Cleansing and detoxifying, especially useful for oily skin conditions.
Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) Extract: A soothing, anti-inflammatory, healing botanical extract.
Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) Extract: A member of the chamomile family; applied externally, Feverfew has cooling, analgesic and relaxant properties.
Fumaria Officinalis: From a small annual plant, a highly purifying herbal extract. Skin clarifying with anti-oxidant properties.
G
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Root Extract: Warming, inhibits prostaglandins and therefore reduces inflammation. Promotes circulation.
Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract: Increases moisture retention in skin, soothes, rich in bioflavonoids. Protects from free-radical damage, increases circulation and regenerates.
Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract: Derived from the ginseng plant; invigorating, tones and rejuvenates.
Goldenseal (Hydrastic Canadensis) Extract: credited with effectiveness in soothing and healing; anti-inflammatory, antiseptic.
Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) Leaf Extract: Traditionally used for couperose conditions, known for its soothing, anti-itch and healing properties.
Grapefruit (Seed) Extract (Citrus Grandis): Derived from grapefruit seeds; anti-bacterial and cleansing.
Grape (Vitis Vinifera) Skin Extract: A counterirritant with soothing, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids and minerals.
Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Leaf Extract: Rich in potent anti-oxidants called catechins, and xanthines, which are anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant. Reduces irritation when used in glycolic acid formulations.
