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Ingredient Glossary

With a commitment to creating products that sit proudly under the ‘Clean Beauty’ category. Our high-performance products are made using the very best quality ingredients in the most effective formulations that grant truly glowing skin.

Ingredient Glossary

With a commitment to creating products that sit proudly under the ‘Clean Beauty’ category. Our high-performance products are made using the very best quality ingredients in the most effective formulations that grant truly glowing skin.
Our products will never contain the sulphates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes and formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban.
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, commonly known as aloe vera, has been used for centuries for its health, beauty, medicinal, and skincare benefits. Aloe vera is mainly used to help soothe skin, may help with increased moisturisation and may help to reduce excessive inflammation when applied to the skin topically.

Key Benefits

Soothes and cools
Moisturises
Healing properties
Anti-inflammatory

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Aloe Vera Plants

Arnica Montana Flower Extract is used for its astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Arnica stimulates circulation, speeding up skin healing and easing the pain of inflammation.

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Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Stimulates circulation

Probiotics offer numerous health benefits, including digestive and immune health. Improved digestive health is linked to a more efficient absorption of important nutrients. Bacillus coagulans enhance the health of the cells in the gut lining by decreasing inflammation. 

Bacillus Coagulans also improves protein absorption and optimises, and thereby optimizes the health benefits associated with protein supplementation.

Silica is a vital trace mineral and is required by the human body for strong hair, flexible joints, glowing skin, and strong bones. It also increases the overall benefits of vitamin D, glucosamine, and calcium, showing a significant positive effect on skin surface and skin mechanical properties, and on brittleness of hair and nails.

Sitting inside collagen, providing strength, flexibility and resilience to connective tissues, Silica also creates bonds between the protein molecules that are responsible for the skin’s natural ability to retain water, which is critical for repair and cell renewal.

Key Benefits

Increases collagen production
Enhances skin elasticity
Locks in moisture
Promotes hair growth

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Bamboo

Behenyl Alcohol is a plant derived thickening agent and emulsifier, it is a fatty alcohol, not related to the drying forms of alcohol.

Key Benefits

Natural thickening agent and emulsifier

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Plants

Shea Butter is a plant lipid that is rich in fatty acids, vitamins (A, E & F) and antioxidants. Being rich in vitamin A & E, shea butter is great for hydration and soothing of the skin. Vitamin F is ideal in helping to protect and heal your skin. Shea Butter can also help to plump the skin, especially in the dry winter months. We love the inclusion of shea butter to act as an ultra hydrating and nourishing ingredient.

Key Benefits

Ultra hydrating
Plumping of the skin
Nourishes and soothes the skin
Helps to neutralise free radicals

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The nut of the African Tree Vitellaria Paradoxa

Riboflavin (B2) is primarily involved in energy production, helps vision and aids cell turnover and collagen maintenance, which protects the structural integrity of your skin. Additionally, Riboflavin is required for the proper development of many things in the body including, but not limited to, lining of the digestive tract, blood cells, and brain function.

Key Benefits

Breaks down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Maintains energy supply
Aids cell turnover
Aids collagen maintenance
Reduces inflammation
Improves zinc absorption

Niacin (B3) supports your skin's natural defences protecting it against environmental stressors and improves the look and feel of mature, dry and sensitive skin.

 Niacin is also essential for the body to convert carbohydrates & fat into energy. It is also a skin-conditioning powerhouse. Niacin treats a variety of skin conditions and irritations, dry and sun-damaged skin, and hyperpigmentation. It’s also a strong anti-aging ingredient and supports the nervous and digestive systems.

Pantothenic acid (B5) is a humectant (moisturizing agent) that retains moisture in the skin, which improves skin elasticity and contributes to a fuller, more hydrated looking face. Pantothenic Acid is also needed to metabolise carbohydrates, proteins, fats as well as produce red blood cells and steroid hormones.

Biotin (B7) is needed for energy metabolism, fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism and glycogen synthesis. It protects cells from damage and water loss, helping to keep your skin moist and plump. There is also evidence to support that biotin may improve the strength and durability of fingernails and enhance hair and skin health.

Folate/Folic acid (B9) works like an antioxidant to promote red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body and fight free radical damage. B9 is usually recommended as a prenatal vitamin as it helps prevent birth defects, B9 helps the development of the foetal nervous system, as well as DNA synthesis and cell growth. 

Calcium Gluconate is a natural binder and humectant, studies have also shown that it has high skin soothing and restorative properties when applied topically. 

Key Benefits

Natural binder and humectant

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Plants

A natural emollient and skin replenishing ingredient to help moisturise the skin. High in fatty acids that will help replenish the skin and its surface. 

Key Benefits

Replenishes skin
Moisturises ski

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Plants

This extract is specifically in the form of the enzyme papain, which can help to remove impurities from the skin's surface. Studies have shown that regular use of papain topically can help to fade acne spots, scars and sun damage.

Key Benefits

Natural exfoliant
Helps to remove impurities from skin

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Papaya

Safflower seed oil is oil pressed from the safflower seeds, and is rich in vitamin E and omega 6 fatty acids. These beneficial fatty acids can help hydrate your skin. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and aids in helping your skin against free radicals, and works to reduce skin inflammation. Safflower oil is found to be non-comedogenic, meaning it will not clog your pores and can be beneficial to apply to acneic skin.

Key Benefits

Helps to moisturise the skin
Will not clog pores
Soothing effect on skin

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Safflower Seed

Centella Asiatica (also known as Gotu Kola, Tiger Grass or Asiatic Pennywort) is known as a ultra hydrating, potent antioxidant. Studies have also shown that Centella Asiatica can help rejuvenate the skin's protective barrier.  A member of the parsley family, it is renowned for its nortropic adaptogenic properties and has been used for centuries.

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Key Benefits

Smoothes skin
Reduces pores
Protects against oxidative stress

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Plants

Cetearyl Olivate is a natural PEG-Free emulsifier derived from olives, which helps to blend ingredients together. It also has a high moisturising effect on the skin. 

Key Benefits

Natural Emulsifier

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Olives

A naturally occurring preservative and flavour enhancer and acidity regulator.

An Indigenous Australian species that thrives in semi-arid regions of Eastern Australia. 

Key Benefits

Natural exfoliant
Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines
Penetrates deeply in skin to boost collagen production
Helps regeneration of the skin for smoother and even complexion

Chicory root (Inulin) aids digestion by increasing the number of good bacteria in the gut, particularly Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli that are associated with improving bowel function and general health.

Coco caprylate is a naturally derived skin conditioning ingredient that helps to provide a high level of hydration. Coco caprylate allows the product to be spread easily and create that luxurious light silky feel

Key Benefits

A natural way to create a beautiful light silky texture

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Coconut oil

Coconut milk is rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron, selenium, calcium, potassium, magnesium and zinc. It also contains a significant number of vitamins including B1, B3, B5, B6, C and E  

The use of coconut milk is associated with health benefits such as being anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, antibacterial and antiviral. 

Key Benefits

Promotes heart health
Helps digestion
Dairy free
Vitamin and mineral packed

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Coconuts, Philippines

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10 or ubiquinone) is a potent nutrient-a vitamin-like substance which plays a crucial role in the generation of cellular energy and in free radical scavenging in the human body. 

 Several studies have shown that supplementation of CoQ10 in conjunction with Collagen Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid showed several beneficial effects on the skin, as it improved dermis density, reduced measured periorbital wrinkle area as well as TWS and improved skin smoothness. The results indicate that CoQ10 has the efficacy to prevent many of the detrimental effects of photoaging.

The sodium hyaluronate used in our Habitual Beauty formulations is a high molecular weight hyaluronic acid with a very high purity, allowing a high water retention ability. 

Key Benefits

Moisturises
Protects skin

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Plant fermentation

Acai oil is incredibly rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that help protect the skin from environmental damage. Known for its rejuvenating properties, acai oil helps to improve the skin's elasticity due to the high absorption rate. Rich in Phytosterols, acai oil has a soothing effect on the skin. 

Key Benefits

Protects skin from environmental damage
Helps to rejuvenate the skin
Unclogs pores

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Acai Fruit

CoQ10, Hyaluronic Acid, Bamboo Silica
Tri-fortify active ingredients provides the optimal combination of ingredients to promote skin hydration and maintain healthy hair and nails.

See ingredient glossary here for full details

Gluconolactone is part of the poly hydroxy acid family (PHA’s), similar to your alpha hydroxy (AHA’s) and beta hydroxy acids (BHA’s), however ideally used with sensitive skin.

Key Benefits

Improves skin texture and tone
Hydrates the skin
Helps dissolve dead skin cells

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Corn

Glycerin is a naturally occurring alcohol compound renowned for its ability to increase skin hydration because it acts as a humectant.

Key Benefits

Hydrates
Protects the skin

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Plants

Glyceryl Stearate is a natural ingredient that helps give our Habitual Beauty formulations body and allows water and oil to properly emulsify. 

Key Benefits

Allows water and oils to emulsify (emulsifier)
Allows application to leave your skin feeling soft (emollient)

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Plants

Packed full of vitamins, omega 3, 6 and 9 and rich in antioxidants, Seabuckthorn) Seed Oil can help boost skin hydration and elasticity.  Seabuckthorn seed oil also helps to repair oxidative damage and has incredible anti-ageing properties.

Key Benefits

Helps to promote collagen production
Helps to boost skin hydration
Helps to boost skin elasticity

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Extracted from the seeds of the Sea Buckthorn plant

(HA) is a naturally occurring substance called a ‘linear polysaccharide’ already produced in the body and exhibits an astonishing array of biological functions. HA can attract up to one thousand times its weight in water and half the total amount of the body’s hyaluronic acid is contained in the skin.

The unique physical and mechanical properties of HA contribute to the maintenance of tissue hydration and repair. Taking a daily HA supplement orally contributes to the increased synthesis of HA and promotes cell proliferation in fibroblasts,which in turn keeps the skin moisturized and looking plump.

Just like collagen, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) levels decrease as we age, and this may contribute both to the physical signs of aging, such as the appearance of wrinkles, and other age-related conditions.

Our Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides I & III are made from sustainably grown and grass fed bovine and is free from hormones, antibiotics, and anabolic steroids. Specifically, our collagen is made using the hides of bovine cattle which would otherwise be discarded. Our efforts to reduce food waste has created a new use of a highly digestible protein, with numerous health benefits, while not placing any further demand on the already strained global food market.

We use a strictly controlled natural process that involves enzymatic treatment to break down raw collagen into smaller peptides and even smaller free amino acids from 3KDa to as low as 2KDa. Our bioavailable collagen has over a 90% absorption rate alone.

Key Benefits

Hydrates
Boosts skin hydration
Improves fine lines and wrinkles
Strengthens skin
Improves skin elasticity
Stimulates collagen production

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Grass fed bovine from Argentina

An organic extract from the calyx of the Hibiscus sabdariffa L (Australian Wild Rosella), specifically selected for its high natural content of betaine. Betaine helps with the natural cellular protection mechanism against dehydration. This dual action ingredient not only helps with dehydration but simultaneously helps to restore the skin's barrier function by increasing lipid production.

Key Benefits

Rehydrates dry skin
Improves skin barrier
72hr moisturising effect

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Rosella Flower

Our Inca oil is extracted from the seeds of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) extracted entirely only using cold pressure techniques in order to maintain all its natural components. Our oil is ethically sourced from the Peruvian Amazon and has one of the highest concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids. 

Key Benefits

Reduction in trans-epidermal water loss
Improvement of normal barrier function to the skin

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Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seeds, South America

Lactic acid (alpha hydroxy acid or AHA) is used to exfoliate the skin and improve the skin's texture. Lactic acid helps to improve the skin's natural moisture factor. Lactic acid is used to exfoliate the skin, lighten dark spots, and improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Key Benefits

Helps keep skin moisturisedCan assist to lighten dark spotsImprove skin texture

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A variety of plants

Lysolecithin is a natural emulsifier, allowing active ingredients in a formulation to enter the skin epidermis without altering the dermal barriers lipid structure

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Key Benefits

Natural emulsifier
Nourishes and moisturises skin

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Vegetable oils

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. It is an important mineral, playing a role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. Its many functions include helping with muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system.

 Magnesium can also help to protect your skin from external damage, as it regulates cellular regeneration and repair, increasing the recovery when skin is disturbed and strengthens the skin when it’s under attack.

Manganese is a mineral element that is nutritionally essential (in small amounts) and plays an important role in helping your body utilise a number of vitamins, such as choline, thiamine, and vitamins C and E, and ensures proper liver function. It is required for the normal functioning of your brain, nervous system and a number of physiologic processes as a constituent of multiple enzymes and an activator of other enzymes.

Caviar Lime also known as finger lime is an Indigenous Australian species that grows in the Australia rainforest.

Key Benefits

Natural exfoliant
Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines
Penetrates deeply in skin to boost collagen production
Helps regeneration of the skin for smoother and even complexion

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Australian Caviar (Finger) Lime

Rainforest Lime is an Indigienous Australian large shrub that produces round fruit. Known for its natural exfoliating properties, it’s rich in vitamin c and alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s).

Key Benefits

Natural exfoliant
Helps to reduce the appearance of fine line
Penetrates deeply in skin to boost collagen production
Helps regeneration of the skin for smoother and even complexion

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Rainforest lime fruit

Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, Selenium
Multi-Mineral Optimix formula provides an array of essential trace elements complemented by adequate amounts of major minerals to provide all the essentials to feed your hair, skin and nails, and support gut and immune health.

See ingredient glossary here for full details

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3 is a water soluble vitamin that works synergistically with your skin to help reduce enlarged pores, help with uneven skin tone, brightens skin and softens fine lines and wrinkles, may be helpful for inflammatory acne like papules and pustules. Niacinamide can also reduce the impact of environmental damage and aids in repairing past damage.

Key Benefits

Brightening
Helps reduce uneven skin tone
Soften fine lines
Minimises enlarged pores
Reduces congestion
Assists with skin blemishes
Anti-inflammatory

An oil soluble form of Vitamin C, allowing for a quicker penetration to your skin. This form of vitamin c helps to prevent cellular ageing by inhibiting the cross linking of collagen, oxidation of proteins and lipid peroxidation.

Key Benefits

Fights free radicals
Boosts collagen production
Helps to lighten dark spots

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Plants

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fats that are vital for optimal health. They also provide essential proteins and nutrients to hair follicles and the skin and promote circulation in the scalp that may trigger hair growth.

Key Benefits

mproved skin hydration
Minimises signs of ageing
Soothes dry skin
Assists in hair growth
Can improved eye and heart health
Supports mental health
Weight management
Lowers inflammation

Omega-6 fats are essential fats that provide energy for the body and are used for reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering total cholesterol levels, lowering "bad" (LDL) cholesterol levels, and raising "good" (HDL) cholesterol levels when used in moderation.

Key Benefits

Improves skin’s natural oil barrier
Keeps skin hydrated
Energy Source
Support cell function
Assist in lowering cholesterol level

Kakadu Plum is a powerful Australian superfruit, which has developed an unique antioxidant defence system from protection due to the extreme UV index of the Northern Territory, Australia. The Kakadu Plum is rich in antioxidants – the world’s highest source of Vitamin C. 

Key Benefits

Rich in antioxidants to help reduce skin damage
Boosts collagen production
Brightens skin
Improves skin radiance

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Australian Kakadu Plum

Panthenol, also commonly known as pro-vitamin B5, is a form of vitamin B5. Once applied to your skin, it is quickly absorbed and converts over to B5, creating an ultra nourishing and moisturising effect. Panthenol binds and holds water in your skin, leaving it supple and soft. Also known to have anti-inflammatory properties and help to restore the function of the skin's barrier.

Key Benefits

Anti-inflammatory
Moisturising
Hydrating
Soothing

Prebiotic Tapioca Fibre contains a molecule called Isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) which is a mixture of short-chain carbohydrates that have digestion-resistant properties and exert positive effects on digestive health. IMO is utilized in the gut as a prebiotic food source and contributes to stimulation of the growth of Bifidobacteria and other bacteria in the gut flora

The skin's microbiota are washed off and constantly shed from the skin. Our probiotic formulation acts as an essential feature in the ageing process of the skin, by positively influencing the speed, as well of the quality, of epidermal growth. The production of essential proteins and enzymes in the skin quality is increased, barrier function and cell cohesion is improved, promoting overall skin health.

Key Benefits

Skin regeneration
Skin barrier maintenance and repair
Skin protection and fortifies skins natural barrier

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Plants

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