Skin Care Baby Glossary
Enjoy researching and educating yourself about cosmetic ingredients with this free online glossary resource.
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Acacia Gum - (See Gum Arabic.)
Alfalfa Extract - A natural cleanser and nutrient high in vitamins A, B, C, D and E. An ingredient in many face masks and lotions. Contains saponins (natural foaming agents).
Allantoin - An extract from comfrey root used as a soothing agent and moisturizer. It can also be made from uric acid, but the comfrey root type is superior.
Almond Butter - The butter made from almond oil, a superb emollient and skin conditioner.
Almond Meal - The ground extract of the almond kernel, used in face masks as a mild exfoliant.
Almond Oil - Excellent emollient high in oleic, linoleic and other fatty acids, ideal in the treatment of very dry skin. Soothing and moisturizing, with a sweet, pleasant fragrance. A good absorption base.
Aloe (Aloe Vera) - A superb hydrator and soothing agent, very beneficial to damaged hair and dry, chapped or sun-exposed skin. We use certified organic aloe in our products.
Aloe-Mucopolysaccharides - (See Mucopolysaccharides.)
Amino Acid Complex (Cystine, Cysteine, Methionine) - Sulfur-rich amino acids essential to protein metabolism, very nourishing to the hair and skin. Together they help balance and normalize the skin and scalp.
Angelica - The dried leaves of this herb are very aromatic. Angelica oil and angelica wax are good skin care ingredients. Annatto-Waxy extract from the herb Bixa orellana, used as a natural color. (See also Bixane Herb.)
Apricot, Apricot Kernel Oil - Natural 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.
Arnica Oil - Oil rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, B, C and D, used in hair tonics and massage preparations for its nourishing and smoothing properties. Combined with vitamin E, it is an excellent natural deodorant.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - A powerful antioxidant and skin nutrient (see also Ester-C®). I also use vitamin C in my natural preservative blend (see Citrus Seed Extract).
Avocado Oil - Easily absorbed by the skin and scalp. A good source of vitamins A, D and E, amino acids and sterols. Herbalists traditionally have used avocado oil in hair and scalp preparations. It is very soothing and calming for skin and scalp.
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