Glossary

Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil 

Argan oil is easily absorbed and suitable for kids' hair, providing essential nutrients to nourish and strengthen hair follicles, promoting healthy growth and reducing breakage.

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour is a highly moisturising ingredient that retains water in the skin, thanks to its beta-glucans, which also help reduce wrinkles and fine lines. Its natural origin and beneficial properties make it suitable for all skin types and ages, including children and babies.

Avocado Oil 

Avocado Oil is deeply moisturising and rich in vitamins A, D, and E, making it a nourishing option for children's skincare. It helps to replenish dry skin, leaving it soft and smooth. 

The antioxidant properties also protect the skin from free radicals and its gentle nature makes it suitable for sensitive skin, soothing any irritation or redness.

Babassu Oil 

Babassu Oil is lightweight and non-greasy, making it suitable for young skin. It penetrates deeply, moisturising without leaving a heavy residue. The oil’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe sensitive skin and reduce redness or irritation.

Beetroot Extract 

Beetroot extract brings a host of benefits including antioxidant protection and nourishment. Rich in antioxidants, it helps to shield the skin from environmental damage while providing essential vitamins and minerals. 

Borage Seed Oil 

Packed with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory properties Borage Seed Oil soothes dry, itchy skin, making it beneficial for children prone to extremely dry skin. 

It also supports the skin's regeneration process, aiding in the repair of any damage and promoting a healthy skin barrier. Its moisturising properties keep the skin hydrated and supple.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter 

Shea butter is a nourishing powerhouse. It protects the hair from dryness or damage. It strengthens and moisturises hair strands, keeping it soft and healthy.

Calendula Extract 

Having anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant characteristics, Calendula Extract soothes inflamed skin, alleviates redness, and accelerates the healing process of acne lesions, leaving the skin super recharged, calm, and clear. This makes it super effective yet super gentle for the teen skin.

Camellia Sinensis Seed (Green Tea) Oil 

Green tea oil contains catechins, which have antibacterial and antifungal properties that help to reduce scalp inflammation and dandruff. It also contains antioxidants that protect the scalp from free radical damage.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

A compound made by combining coconut oil with glycerin effectively reduces skin dryness by forming a protective barrier on the surface. This skin-softening agent soothes irritated skin and deeply hydrates, protects, and nourishes the skin.

Cedar Bark Extract 

Cedar bark extract offers soothing and purifying properties for children's skin. Its anti-inflammatory effects help to calm irritated skin, making it suitable for children with sensitive skin. 

Centella Asiatica Extract 

Centella Asiatica Extract aka Cica is an ingredient that does it all. Hailed for the ability to strengthen and repair the skin barrier, soothe irritated skin, and combat ageing. 

It is ideal for helping the skin recover from sun damage, reduce irritation, and alleviate redness while boosting the skin’s barrier function, increasing the production of collagen and calming inflamed skin.

Charcoal Powder 

Charcoal acts like a magnet for impurities and toxins, drawing out odour-causing bacteria and pollutants from the skin's surface. This results in long-lasting odour protection and fresh, clean-feeling skin.

When used as a scalp treatment, charcoal powder absorbs excess oil and impurities, detoxifying the scalp and preventing the buildup of dead skin cells that can lead to dandruff. Its antimicrobial properties help keep the scalp clean and healthy.

Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Oil 

Chamomile oil is well-known for its soothing properties, making it ideal for children's skincare. It helps to reduce inflammation and irritation, relieving discomfort from conditions like sunburn. 

The oil also promotes relaxation, making it beneficial for bedtime routines. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for all skin types, providing nourishment and hydration without causing any irritation or allergic reactions.

When used during cleansing, the soothing properties calm irritation and add shine to hair, enhancing its natural texture without any side effects.

Coco Glucoside 

Coco glucoside serves as a mild yet effective cleansing agent. It removes dirt and impurities from the skin without causing any irritation, making it suitable for daily use. Its gentle foaming action ensures a pleasant cleansing experience, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and clean without stripping away its natural oils.

Coconut Oil 

A versatile emollient, coconut oil provides lightweight hydration and forms a protective barrier over the skin, preventing moisture loss and enhancing skin softness. Its antimicrobial properties help to combat odour-causing bacteria, while its pleasant aroma leaves a subtle, tropical scent on the skin.

Colloidal Oatmeal 

It says a lot when an ingredient receives FDA approval for a treatment, which is the case for Colloidal Oatmeal. 

Having a high safety profile and being acknowledged by the US FDA as an effective skin protectant, it helps form a protective film around dry & damaged skin, helping skin retain moisture, trap hydration and recover from dryness. 

It contains high quantities of beta-glucan that have been known to reduce irritation and redness. The antioxidants found in Colloidal oatmeal counter the inflammatory effects of free radicals and balance the skin’s pH.

Cucumber Fruit Extract 

Cucumber extract provides a cooling and hydrating effect to the children's face and body wash. Its high water content helps to hydrate the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalised. The cucumber's soothing properties also help to calm irritated skin, making it ideal for children's sensitive skin types, especially after sun exposure.

Evening Primrose Oil 

Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), Evening Primrose Oil helps to maintain the skin's lipid barrier, preventing moisture loss and maintaining optimal hydration levels. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, reducing redness and irritation.

Flax Seed Oil 

Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for maintaining skin and healthy hair growth in kids. It strengthens hair strands from within, reducing breakage and promoting strong, resilient hair. 

Flax Seed Oil reduces inflammation, strengthens the skin's natural barrier, keeps moisture locked in and irritants out and soothes any redness or irritation, making it suitable for children with sensitive skin. Its nourishing properties promote smooth and soft skin.

Glucono Delta Lactone/ PHA 

A mild polyhydroxy acid, Glucono Delta Lactone gently exfoliates the skin, promoting cellular turnover and enhancing skin texture. Its humectant properties help maintain moisture levels, leaving the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. It works the same as benzoyl peroxide but without the harsh side effects which is why we chose it for your skin.

Glycerin 

Endless research papers, including the gold standard of trial aka placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blinded studies have confirmed the incredible benefits of glycerin for eczema-prone skin. 

Glycerin has been proven to improve skin hydration, bolster skin barrier function and reduce inflammation which effectively leads to less redness, irritation, dryness and itching.

Goji Berry Extract 

Goji berry extract proved effective in down-regulating tyrosinase activity and melanin content, which are responsible for skin colouration. This helps to reduce the appearance of skin hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tones. In addition, goji berry extract also contains high concentrations of vitamins that actively show antioxidant abilities and diminished oxidative stress.  

Grape Seed Extract 

Grape Seed Extract is rich in powerful antioxidants that help to protect the skin from UV damage and environmental stressors. It also contains linoleic acid, which helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function and maintain moisture levels. It has anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for calming redness and irritation. 

Green Tea Extract 

Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, this extract helps soothe irritated skin and combat acne-causing bacteria. Its calming effects reduce redness and inflammation, promoting clearer skin.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed) Oil 

Sunflower Seed Oil is gentle, lightweight and non-greasy. It provides gentle hydration without leaving a heavy residue, keeping hair soft, smooth, and manageable.

However, the gentle and non-comedogenic nature also makes it perfect for children's skincare as it hydrates and softens the skin without clogging pores, helping to maintain smooth and supple skin. The high vitamin E content also offers antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract 

Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, hibiscus extract nourishes the scalp, strengthens hair follicles, and promotes healthy hair growth. It also has moisturising properties that help to combat dryness and flakiness.

Hydrolysed Quinoa 

Quinoa extract strengthens the hair shaft, reducing breakage and preventing split ends. It also contains amino acids that nourish the scalp and promote healthy hair.

Hydrolysed Rice Protein  

Hydrolysed Rice Protein strengthens the hair shaft, making it less prone to breakage and split ends. Hydrolysis of rice renders the protein content small enough to penetrate deeper into the skin and hair and show better results. It also forms a protective barrier on the hair, preventing moisture loss and improving its overall condition.

Licorice Extract 

With its potent anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties, Licorice Extract reduces redness, calms inflammation, and fades post-acne marks and hyperpigmentation, revealing more even-toned skin.

Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil 

Flaxseed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for maintaining skin and healthy hair growth in kids. It strengthens hair strands from within, reducing breakage and promoting strong, resilient hair. 

Flax Seed Oil reduces inflammation, strengthens the skin's natural barrier, keeps moisture locked in and irritants out and soothes any redness or irritation, making it suitable for children with sensitive skin. Its nourishing properties promote smooth and soft skin.

Manuka Honey 

Perfect for sensitive scalps, Manuka Honey has natural antibacterial properties, keeping the scalp clean and healthy while offering gentle hydration to prevent dryness.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf (Tea Tree) Oil 

Tea tree oil is a potent antifungal agent that effectively kills the yeast responsible for dandruff. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe scalp irritation and itching.

Myrrh Oil 

Myrrh possesses incredible antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial for children's skincare. It helps to heal minor cuts, scrapes, or insect bites, while also soothing dry or irritated skin. 

Myrrh Oil promotes skin regeneration, aiding in the recovery of any skin damage.

  1. Murumuru Butter 

Healthy skin possesses a lipid-rich barrier that locks in moisture, whereas dry skin often lacks sufficient fat levels. Despite its name suggesting heaviness, Murumuru Butter, sourced from Amazonian trees, is a non-comedogenic natural moisturiser abundant in fatty acids and Vitamin A.

This butter deeply hydrates the skin, enhancing its elasticity, and its emollient properties aid in restoring the skin's natural barrier, safeguarding it from environmental stressors while retaining moisture.

Compared to heavier moisturising oils, Murumuru Butter is less likely to clog pores, reducing the risk of acne breakouts or comedones.

Niacinamide 

Also known as vitamin B3, Niacinamide regulates oil and sebum production, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the skin's barrier function. It minimises pore size, fades acne scars, and hyperpigmentation and evens out skin tone, promoting a clearer complexion - making it less susceptible to acne-causing bacteria.

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract 

Rice Extract soothes and moisturises the scalp, relieving itching and irritation associated with dandruff. It also contains antioxidants that protect the scalp from damage caused by free radicals.

Olive Oil 

Olive Oil is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, nourishing young skin and protecting it from oxidative damage. 

It deeply moisturises, restoring the skin's natural suppleness and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Olive Squalane 

This lightweight, non-greasy ingredient closely resembles the skin's natural sebum. It helps to regulate oil production, keeping the skin balanced and preventing excess shine. Its antioxidant properties protect the skin from environmental stressors and free radical damage.

Safe and gentle for young hair, olive squalane also provides lightweight hydration without weighing down the hair, ensuring softness and manageability for kids on the go.

Piroctone Olamine 

Piroctone Olamine is an antifungal agent that inhibits the growth of dandruff-causing fungi. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe scalp irritation and reduce redness.

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract 

Rosemary extract has antimicrobial properties that help to eliminate dandruff-causing fungi and bacteria. It also stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss.

Salicylic Acid 

A capable beta-hydroxy acid, Salicylic Acid penetrates deep into pores, dissolving excess oil and dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores and breakouts. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, reducing swelling and redness associated with acne.

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil 

Sage Oil has exceptional antimicrobial properties that help to keep the scalp clean and healthy Sage also purifies and calms the scalp.

Seabuckthorn Oil 

With its rich array of fatty acids and vitamins, Seabuckthorn Oil is a potent agent for skin rejuvenation and repair. It enhances circulation, oxygenates the skin, and combats inflammation. It is proven to heal and address concerns such as acne, dryness, and overall skin health.

Shea Butter 

Shea Butter forms a protective barrier over the skin, locking in moisture and preventing dehydration. This helps to combat dryness and flakiness, leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and nourished. 

Despite its richness, Shea Butter maintains a lightweight feel on the skin. It absorbs quickly, delivering intense hydration without leaving a heavy or greasy residue, perfect for those who prefer a lighter moisturising experience, making it super-beneficial for acne-prone and oily skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate 

Sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid, provides essential hydration for children's skin. The larger molecules of hyaluronic acid stay at the surface of the skin to retain moisture, while Sodium Hyaluronate travels below to moisturise the deeper layers of the skin. 

Its ability to attract and retain moisture ensures that the skin remains plump and moisturised, promoting a healthy complexion. It promotes healthy bacteria and Its gentle formulation makes it suitable for children's sensitive skin, helping to keep it hydrated without any harsh effects.

Sodium Polyglutamate 

Sodium Polyglutamate binds moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and promoting a smoother, plumper complexion, making it a sought-after ingredient in skincare.

Soapnut Extract (Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit) 

Soapnut Extract is a natural cleanser that removes dirt, oil, and product buildup from the scalp without stripping its natural oils. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe scalp irritation.

Strawberry Fruit Extract 

It offers numerous benefits for children's skin. Its high vitamin C content helps brighten the complexion and anti-inflammatory properties protect against oxidative damage, promoting a healthy glow. Additionally, its refreshing properties make bath time a joyful experience for children, leaving their skin feeling revitalised and energised.

Willow Bark Extract 

It contains Salicin, which is a natural version of Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark Extract functions as a gentle exfoliant, unclogging pores and removing dead skin cells to prevent acne formation. Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritation and promote skin renewal for a smoother, clearer appearance. 

Witch Hazel Extract 

Known for its astringent properties, Witch Hazel Extract tightens pores and reduces excess oil production, effectively minimising sweat and preventing odour-causing bacteria buildup. 

Yucca Extract 

Yucca extract gently cleanses the scalp and works wonders for those who are prone to oily or flaky scalp conditions. It removes buildup without stripping natural oils, keeping the scalp balanced and healthy.

Zinc PCA 

Widely acknowledged for its astringent and antimicrobial qualities, it plays a crucial role in regulating sebum production and controlling acne-causing bacteria. Moreover, it demonstrates remarkable potential in collagen synthesis and protection against photoaging, making it invaluable in combating acne and preserving young skin’s barrier. It also supports wound healing and skin repair.

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract 

Ginger Root Extract stimulates blood circulation in the scalp. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe scalp irritation and reduce dandruff.