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Unusual Natural Ingredients
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The following is a list of terms and natural cosmetic ingredients which
are defined for your convenience. The list is not
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ALKANET
• A red coloring obtained from extraction of the herblike
tree root grown in Asia and the Mediterranean
• Gives color to LUSH products like Pied de Pepper, Helping
Hands, In The Nude bath meil and others.
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULPHATE
• This is a shampoo base derived from coconuts. It has been
used for many years to make shampoo lather up.
• It cleanses the hair and separates the strands to give
volume.
ALOE VERA
• Helps to heal wounds and stimulates regeneration. Aloe
Vera is both astringent and emollient; it has anti-fungal,
anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Find Aloe Vera in
Cosmetic Lad,
Skins Shangri La and
Dreamwash to name a few.
ANTISEPTIC
• Prevents tissue degeneration and combats bacteria
• You will notice that MANY essential oils are antiseptic;
that's because PHENOL is a constituent of many oils
• phenol is most commonly used in DETTOL
ASTRINGENT
• Refers to something that makes tissues of the skin tighten
and bind so as to 'close' the pores
BOTANICALS
• Fresh plant life of which we use a significant amount
CALAMINE
• Consists of zinc oxide with about 5% ferric oxide that
occurs as a pink powder
• slightly antiseptic and has soothing properties for
inflamed skin conditions; perfect for Fresh Farmacy
CALENDULA OIL
• This is also known as Tagetes oil or Marigold oil in our
product listings, it is a natural ant-inflamatory and skin
soother. Useful for many skin conditions sush as rashes,
sunburns, dry cracked skin, etc. Products containing
Calendula Oil are
Helping Hands,
Cosmetic Lad,
Ambrosia,
Fair Trade and
Lip Service.
CETEARYL (CETYL) ALCOHOL
• It is derived from coconuts; used as secondary emulsifier
that helps to make an emulsion stable and the cream heavier.
CHLOROPHYLL
• This is water grown algae; it is used in our products for
green coloring. Products containing chlorophyll have been
found to protect against the effects of ultraviolet
radiation. You can find chlorophyll in products such as
Jungle,
Tramp,
Fox in the Flowers and
Mask of Magnaminty.
CLAY
• 'Nature's detoxifier' - increases circulation, absorbs
toxins and bacteria to heal, cleanses, revitalizes, and
deodorizes
• Rich in mineral content; the body is made of the same
mineral content
• Has natural antiseptic properties
• Non-toxic and not a known allergen
• Found in LUSH products such as FRESH masks and dusting
powders
• 3 different types of clay used:
-KAOLIN (China
clay) - a strong, deep-cleansing clay
-FULLER'S EARTH - a
gentle cleansing clay
-BENTONITE - often
used for its absorbency and binding abilities
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COCOA POWDER
• Chocolate for the skin? Yes it's full on anti-oxidants and
helps to soften oily skin, without leaving feeling too
heavy.
COCOA BUTTER
• Derived from the roasted seeds of the cocoa plant
• Used in LUSH products such as massage bars, bath melts,
and moisturizers to soften and moisturize
COCOAMPHOCARBOXYGLYCINATE (disodium
cocoamphodiacetate)
• It is derived from coconuts; works with sodium lauryl
ether (laureth) sulphate and makes the shampoo base milder,
so it's not so harsh on the skin and hair.
COCOMIDE DEA
• Derived from coconuts; used to make bubbles smaller so
that the foam looks thicker and richer.
DECOCTION
• A form of infusion (defined below)
• when harder plant material like roots, stems, bark, and
seeds are simmered gently in water to extract the active
ingredients E.g. lentil decoction in Volcano
ELDERFLOWER
• It soothes skin irritations and is a powerful
anti-oxidant; also increases perspiration. Lush products
containing Elderflower are
Oxeo Cube and
Imperialis.
EMOLLIENT
• Refers to a substance that is softening or soothing E.g.
bananas, avocados, or linseed gel.
• LUSH moisturizers and massage bars are emollients
EMULSION
• A combination of oil and water to form the base for
moisturizers; an emulsifier like stearic acid or TEA is used
to blend the oil and water together.
ENZYMES
• Papain and Bromelain are the enzymes that exist in papaya
and pineapple. These energized protein molecules play an
important role in just about all of the biochemical
activities within our bodies. These enzymes are particularly
useful in our products as they provide cellular energy,
which is useful in repairing all tissues, organs and cell.
Products containing these are
Enzymion,
Rehab and
I love Juicy.
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ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
• These acids are the basic building blocks of which fats
and oils are composed. The fatty acids that cannot be made
by our bodies and are necessary for good health are called
essential fatty acids.
• They are essential for rebuilding and producing new cells
and are beneficial for eczema and psoriasis. These acids are
found in sesame oil and evening primrose oil. Products
containing these are
Afterlife,
Enzymion,
Skins Shangri La and
Skin Drink.
GELS
• Important bases that give the product ease of application
and a pleasant texture.
• usually found in FRESH face masks:
1. SEAWEED EXTRACT GEL (e.g. Irish moss or Caragheen) is
used in products for drier skin to soften and moisturize.
2. BENTONITE GEL - made from Bentonite clay, is for normal
to oily skin and helps create a smooth feel to the product.
3. LINSEED GEL - is the gel that forms when flaxseeds are
boiled in water; very difficult and time consuming to
produce; a rich emollient and soothing to the skin.
GLYCERIN
• A natural humectant (attracts and holds moisture) derived
from animal or vegetable fats (ours is always from
vegetable) that is commonly found in LUSH products such as
cleansers, moisturizers, soaps, and FRESH masks.
• Helps skin to absorb moisture but is not moisturizing on
its own; in the presence of water, it binds the water to its
structure to penetrate the skin.
honey
• Honey has been used for thousands of years for food,
medicine and cosmetics. It is 98% sugar and 2% enzymes,
vitamins and minerals. Honey has a stimulating and toning
effect on the skin and is a mild antiseptic.
Honey is also a natural humectant and bacteria will not grow
in it. Both of these factors make honey a valuable component
for moisturizing formulations. The darker honeys are better
for skin care because they contain more minerals. You can
find honey in Flying Fox, Enchanted Eye Cream and Honey I
Washed The Kids soap to name a few.
HUMECTANT
• Attracts moisture to skin and helps to lock it in to
hydrate skin E.g. glycerin or propylene glycol.
JOJOBA OIL
•
This is an excellent moisturizer, perfect for the face as it
dissolves sebum. Jojoba is a natural wax, so it is good as a
natural preservative for prolonging the shelf life of
products made with essential oils. Find Jojoba in
Retread,
Fuel,
Skins Shagri La and
Mirror Mirror.
LAURAMIDE DEA
• It is derived from coconut and palm kernel oils; it
prevents the harsh stripping action of the shampoo base by
'coating' the hair, giving it bounce.
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LAURYL BETAINE
• It is derived from coconut and palm kernel oils; it boosts
the foam in shampoo, so it's full of bubbles.
LINSEED INFUSION
• Is used in shaving creams and Helping Hands; we use it to
soften the skin, to give a silky slip to the product and to
protect it. It re-hydrates the skin and stops irritation.
MARSHMALLOW
•
It soothes and heals the skin, mucous membranes and other
tissues externally and internally. You can find this in
Lite Lip Balm.
METHYL & PROPYL PARABENS
• These are the safest and mildest preservatives we can
find.
MONO PROPYLENE GLYCOL (MPG)
• This synthetically made humectant helps to prevent the
hair and skin from drying out. Attracts and helps moisture
to absorb the skin and hair.
NETTLE
•
It contains vital minerals that are essential in many
disorders; it contains both chlorophyll and silicon.
Silicon is specially good for strong nails and hair. You can
find Nettle in
Caca Brun,
Reincarnate and
Recon.
INFUSION
• when lighter plant material like flowers and leaves are
steeped in hot water to make a 'tea' E.g. lime flower
infusion in FRESH masks
PERFUME
• In LUSH terms, refers to 'fragrance'
• Is one or more of over one hundred different perfumes in
the form of essential oils, absolutes, and infusions used to
create the secret LUSH fragrances.
RHASSOUL MUD
• This deep cleansing mud comes from the Atlas Mountains in
Morocco; we use it in Reincarnate and in Honey Bee bath bomb. It is
softening, soothing and calming on the skin. It is also a
natural thorough cleanser and natural exfoliant.
SHEA BUTTER
• The natural fat obtained from the fruit of the African karite tree.
• Traditionally used for a variety of skin problems such as
eczema, sunburn, and dermatitis, as well as aching muscles.
• Used in LUSH products such as massage bars and
moisturizers to soften and moisturize.
SODIUM LAURETH (& LAURYL) SULPHATE
• This is a shampoo base that is derived from coconut and
palm kernel oils; it foams and thoroughly cleanses, perfect
for shampoos like Antiphilitron.
STEARIC ACID
• It derives from palm kernel oil, part of the primary
emulsifying system (blends oil & water together); works with
TEA.
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ST. JOHNS WORT
• It may help inhibit viral infections including herpes;
find this in
Imperialis.
TALC
• Some controversy on this ingredient, but only when it's
made into talcum powder, with other ingredients and when
used around babies in powder form. We use it in its natural
state to absorb dirt, grease and grime from deep under the
surface on the skin, and to give a soft smooth feel to the
mask.
TRIETHANLAMINE (TEA)
• This is an emulsifier that works with stearic acid.
TINCTURE
• Herbal preparations made with alcohol; practical because
alcohol preserves extractions; long shelf life (30-40yrs);
can use vodka, brandy or rum.
• in formulas, generally used just a few drops at a time
because they are concentrated.
WHEAT GERM OIL
• It is a good source of vitamin E, which makes it an
excellent oil for use on the skin. You can find this in
Afterlife,
Enzymion and
Skins Shangri La.
WITCH HAZEL
• Made from the leaves and twigs of Hamamelis virginiana,
acts as an astringent and reduces inflammation. This can be
found in Razorantium and Prince Triple Orange shaving
creams.
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