Active ingredient lexicon from A to Z
Here you will find an alphabetically sorted overview of the most important herbal active ingredients in our natural cosmetics – including their origin, effects and areas of application.
A
Acai berry extract Antioxidant cell protection & moisture booster against skin aging
Alcohol Pure alcohol for safe hygiene & better absorption
Aloe Vera provides intensive moisture, soothes irritated skin
Amaranth seed extract strengthens the skin barrier, protects against free radicals
Apricot kernel oil has a skin-soothing, smoothing and cell-protecting effect
Argan oil nourishes intensively, protects against free radicals and smoothes dry skin.
Ascorbyl Glucoside protects against cell damage, smoothes the skin and reduces pigment spots
Astaxanthin Powerful antioxidant with anti-aging effects & cell protection.
Avocado oil moisturizes, has an anti-inflammatory effect and strengthens the skin barrier
Azelaic acid has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and balancing effects
B
Babassu oil is quickly absorbed, has a soothing and moisturizing effect
Bakuchiol smoothes wrinkles, improves skin elasticity & counteracts impurities
Baobab fruit extract provides valuable antioxidants, vitamin C & polyphenols
Basil oil has a calming, concentration-enhancing and strengthening effect
Berry wax has a regreasing, moisturizing and consistency-giving effect
Benzoin resin has a relaxing, antibacterial effect
Beta-glucan strengthens the skin barrier, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
Betaine Moisturizing, soothing & smoothing – ideal for sensitive skin
Bergamot oil has antiseptic, sebum-regulating and mood-enhancing effects
C
Candelilla wax Vegan alternative to beeswax with a protective lipid film.
Chia seed extract has anti-inflammatory effects, strengthens skin & hair, smoothes & protects
Copaiba balsam has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effects
E
Ectoin protects against UV radiation, heat & environmental stress, strengthens the skin barrier and reduces irritation
G
Glycerin binds long-lasting moisture, strengthens the skin barrier
Gluconolactone gentle PHA acid with exfoliating, moisturizing & cell-protecting effects
Glycolic acid fruit acid from sugar cane, which promotes cell renewal and refines the skin's appearance
Pomegranate seed oil has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cell-regenerating effects
Grapefruit oil has a skin-tightening, circulation-stimulating and mood-enhancing effect
Green tea extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and regulating effects
H
Rosehip seed extract strengthens the skin structure and promotes regeneration in sensitive skin
Hemp seed oil strengthens the skin barrier, fights inflammation & regulates sebum production
Raspberry seed extract protects against UV stress, strengthens the skin barrier & soothes inflamed skin
Millet seed extract promotes hair growth, strengthens hair roots & has an anti-inflammatory effect
Hyaluronic acid intensively binds moisture, visibly smoothes and plumps up small wrinkles
I
Ginger oil promotes blood circulation, has a stimulating, warming & stimulating effect
J
Jojoba oil strengthens the skin barrier, has an anti-inflammatory effect and regulates sebum
K
Chamomile flower extract has strong anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and wound-healing properties
Karanja oil absorbs UV rays, has an anti-inflammatory effect & cares for irritated skin
Kaolin (white clay) cleanses deep into the pores, gently mattifies and soothes sensitive skin
Burdock root extract has anti-inflammatory, sebum-regulating and strengthens the hair roots
Caffeine stimulates blood circulation, strengthens hair roots & reduces swelling
Coconut oil has a moisturizing effect, forms a protective film and ensures supple skin
Coriander oil has anti-inflammatory, balancing and antibacterial properties
L
Lavender oil has a disinfectant, nerve-strengthening and skin-clarifying effect
Lavender sage oil has a nerve-strengthening, concentration-enhancing and anti-inflammatory effect
Lemongrass oil has anti-inflammatory, pore-refining and concentration-enhancing effects
Lime oil has antiseptic, skin-tightening and refreshing effects
Lime oil (lemon oil) has antibacterial, tissue-tightening and concentration-enhancing effects
Lucuma extract strengthens the skin's immune system and protects against free radicals
M
Magnolia bark has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Almond oil has a soothing, nourishing & non-comedogenic effect
Sea salt promotes circulation, has anti-inflammatory and skin-cleansing properties
Lactic acid has a skin-smoothing, moisturizing and regenerating effect
Myrtle oil strengthens the tissue, has a clarifying effect and calms the mind
N
Evening primrose oil has anti-inflammatory properties, strengthens the skin barrier and relieves itching
Neroli oil regenerates sensitive skin & has a mood-enhancing effect
Niacinamide - Vitamin B3 strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness, refines pores and reduces pigmentation spots
O
Olive oil is ideal for dry, irritated or mature skin
P
Palmarosa oil has antibacterial, moisturizing & mood-enhancing properties
Panthenol soothes irritated skin, strengthens the skin barrier & supports wound healing
Patchouli oil regulates sebum, regenerates cells and is relaxing
Pentylene Glycol moisturizes, protects against germs & improves the effectiveness of natural cosmetics
Pectin protects, soothes & regenerates the skin barrier
Petitgrain oil has a clarifying, relaxing and mood-enhancing effect
Pepper oil has antibacterial, purifying and toning effects
Phosphatidylcholine strengthens the skin barrier, improves the absorption of active ingredients
R
Rapeseed oil nourishes dry skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect
Rosewood oil: a sustainable, skin-friendly alternative to the endangered Brazilian rosewood
Rose water hydrates, soothes & clarifies the skin
Rosemary antioxidant (allergen-free) has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties
S
Sage oil works against impurities, regulates sebum production & strengthens the skin
Salicylic acid has anti-inflammatory, sebum-regulating and horn-dissolving effects
West Indian sandalwood oil has anti-inflammatory, cell-regenerating and soothing effects
Sea buckthorn pulp oil protects against skin aging, strengthens the skin barrier & relieves redness
Schizandra Berry extract protects sensitive, irritated skin from environmental stress, strengthens the skin barrier
Black cumin oil is effective against pimples, blemishes and blackheads
Sesame oil strengthens the skin barrier, has an antioxidant and detoxifying effect
Shea butter intensively nourishing, skin-soothing active ingredient with unsaponifiable components
Sunflower oil cares for sensitive skin, strengthens the skin barrier & has an anti-inflammatory effect
Squalane protects against moisture loss, has an antioxidant effect & improves the absorption of active ingredients
Liquorice root extract protects against moisture loss, has an antioxidant effect and improves the absorption of active ingredients
T
Tamanu oil has regenerating, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
Tea tree oil is powerful against pimples, acne & inflammation
Tocopherol - Vitamin E protects against free radicals, smoothes the skin & supports cell regeneration
Dead Sea salt has a regenerating effect, soothes sensitive skin & strengthens the scalp
Grape seed oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating effects
V
Vanilla extract has a calming, antioxidant and harmonizing effect
Vetiver has an immune-boosting, calming and skin-friendly effect
W
Washing-active amino acids Ultra-mild, skin-friendly surfactants based on plant amino acids
Willow bark has anti-inflammatory, sebum-regulating and skin-refining effects
Frankincense oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic & relaxing effects
White clay (kaolin) cleanses deep into the pores, gently mattifies and soothes sensitive skin
Wheat germ proteins , also called plant keratin – strengthens the hair structure, improves combability
Y
Ylang Ylang oil has a calming, antispasmodic and antidepressant effect
Z
Cedarwood oil has a cell-regenerating, skin-clarifying and strengthens mental balance
Zinc PCA regulates sebum production, has an antibacterial effect & strengthens the skin barrier
Cypress oil has antiseptic, nerve-strengthening and concentration-enhancing effects
Lemon oil (lime oil) has antibacterial, tissue-tightening and concentration-enhancing effects