Acacia Cathechu - (Katha) Used as a natural coloring agent in henna hair preparations.

Alfalfa Extract - Medicago sativa . Natural cleanser and mild exfoliant high in vitamins A, B, C, D and E and minerals. Used in face masks, bath oils, creams and lotions, alfalfa is also rich in protein, which makes it an excellent ingredient for hair care products. Contains saponins (natural foaming agents).

Algae Extract - A blend of three varieties of red algae— Chondrus crispus (Irish moss), Euchema and Gigartina —that grow along the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America. High in iodine and amino acids, algae extract is very nourishing and soothing to the skin. Also used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic preparations.

Allantoin - Symphytum officinale . Extract from comfrey used in celltherapy treatments, face creams and suncare preparations as a healing agent and moisturizer. An anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant, allantoin is reported to promote skin cell regeneration. It can also be made from uric acid, but the comfrey root type is superior. The finest quality allantoin is free of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Allspice - Pimenta officinalis . The ground, dried berries of an evergreen tree indigenous to the West Indies. Often used as a spice or fragrance, it also acts as a scalp tonic

Almond Butter - Prunus amygdalus dulcis . Butter made from sweet almond oil, a rich emollient and skin conditioner.

Almond Meal - Prunus amygdalus dulcis . Ground extract of the sweet almond kernel, used in face masks as a mild exfoliant.

Aloe, Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Oil - Aloe barbadensis . In the first century A.D., Roman naturalist Pliny wrote extensively about aloe as a healing agent for wounds and abrasions. It is considered one of nature's most effective remedies for sunburn and skin irritations, and a superb hydrator for dry hair and skin. Use organic aloe whenever possible.

Aloe Vera Juice - Aloe Vera has healing soothing, antibacterial and moisturising properties. It is used to relieve burning, itching, minor cuts and first and second degree burns. Recent studies indicate that aloe vera has the ability to accelerate cell growth in the skin.

Aloe Vera Fillet - Aloe barbadensis . The whole gel-like "fillet" removed from the aloe leaf. An excellent skin soother and hydrator.

Alpha Lipoic Acid - Thioctic acid . Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory obtained from potatoes. Used in anti-wrinkle lotions and moisturizers for its protective effects on skin.

Alpha Olefine - A natural surfactant" (cleansing agent) synthesized from vegetable extracts and castor oil non toxic.

Amber Essence - A proprietary blend of organic essential oils and the rare, precious and highly sought-after scent from amber resin (which is a blend of styrax tree resin and essential oils extracted from the wood and resin of various trees and plants) Warm, earthy, musky, and deeply sensual.

Amino Acids - Amino acids are "the building blocks" that make up proteins. Because proteins are necessary to every living cell and are involved in every major process in the body, amino acids are essential to health. Of the roughly 28 known amino acids, 80 percent are manufactured by the body. The others, known as essential amino acids, must be obtained from the diet. Amino acids support proteins in the skin (collagen, elastin, etc.) and, used in certain combinations, help regulate oil production in the skin and scalp. Human hair is made up of 18 amino acids, which is why many quality hair care products contain them.

Amino Acid Complex (Cysteine, Methionine) - Sulfur-rich amino acids essential to protein metabolism, very nourishing to the hair and skin. Together they promote the regeneration of new skin cells and help regulate oil production in the skin and scalp.

Aminobenzoic Acid - (PABA) Water-soluble B vitamin that acts as a skin nutrient and sun protector, screening out the sun's damaging UV rays. Some people are sensitive to aminobenzoic acid, so a PABA ester (Padimate O) can be used as an alternative.

Angelica - Angelica archangelica . Both the essential oil and the dried leaves of this herb are very aromatic. Angelica oil and angelica wax are excellent skin soothers.

Annatto - Bixa orellana . The waxy extract from a South American shrub, used as a natural color. Annatto is a reddish-brown color, but when mixed with an acid becomes a deep red.

Apple Oil - Pyrus malus . Extracted from the peel of apples and combined with the juice from the pulp. Contains malic acid, an antioxidant and natural pH adjuster. Has a pleasant fragrance.

Apricot Oil - Prunus armeniaca . Essential oil from apricot pits, also known as persic oil. An emollient similar in composition to almond oil, it has a softening effect on the skin.

Apricot Kernels, Apricot Seeds - Prunus armeniaca . Ground into a powdered form, these ingredients are added to exfoliating masks and scrubs for their smoothing effect on the skin.

Ascorbic Acid(Vit C) - Natural Vitamin C is an antioxidant and free-radical scavenger. Vitamin C is indispensable for the formation of healthy collagen, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and keeps the skin looking young. It has been shown to inhibit skin cancer.

Arnica Oil - Arnica montana . Herbal extract used in hair tonics and massage preparations for its nourishing and antiinflammatory properties. Combined with vitamin E, it is an excellent natural deodorant.

Atlas Cedar - Cedrus atlantica . Aromatic essential oil known for its antiseptic and calming properties on the skin and its warm, woody scent. Its use as a natural fragrance dates back to ancient Egypt.

Avocado Oil - Persea gratissima . Moisturizes, nourishes, softens. Unrefined Avocado oil, which is dark green in colour, contains vitamins A, B1, B2, D, Pantothenic acid and E as well as lecithin. It is excellent for dry and wrinkled skin. A good source of vitamins A, D and E, amino acids and sterols. Herbalists traditionally have used avocado oil in hair and scalp preparations and in the treatment of chronic dry skin conditions. Easily absorbed by the skin and scalp, it is very soothing and nourishing.

Aubrey's Preservative - Natural preservative blend composed of citrus seed extract (from grapefruit seeds) and antioxidant-rich vitamins A, C and E. This preservative extends the shelf life of products by no less than one year, and sometimes as much as three years, depending on the product.