Sensitive Body Lotion

Water is the foundation of the water phase and solvent for hydrophilic (water-loving) substances.

The Jojoba plant is an evergreen shrub that bears olive-shaped fruits and grows wild in arid environments such as, Israel, Arizona Mexico and South America. Jojoba Seed Oil is derived from the seeds (beans) within the fruits. This oil is an oily liquid wax that is very similar to the protective layer of the human skin. At the same time, it supports the barrier function of the skin. Thereby it protects the skin against water loss without leaving it greasy. It is very skin friendly, easily absorbed and is therefore a suitable care product for all skin types, especially for dry skin. It is also very suitable as a base oil in products because it’s very stable and doesn’t oxidise (go rancid) easily.

Pure Coconut Oil melts on the skin and leaves a notable cooling effect. It forms a protecting film on the skin that retains the skin moisture and it is therefore especially suitable for the care of dry and sensitive skin. The typical and characteristic fragrance of the coconut oil leaves a pleasant scent, even to non-perfumed products.

Glycerin is a natural ingredient in vegetable and animal fats and oils, which mainly consists of triglycerides (compound of glycerol with three fatty acids). In cosmetic products glycerin is used as a moisturising agent due to its hygroscopic (water-attracting) properties. Besides that, it helps with the distribution of O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and it smoothes and protects the skin.

As an ingredient in emulsions, pentylene glycol moisturises the skin and helps improve the product’s stability. It is made from plant raw materials.

Trehalose is a double sugar that is obtained from the cassava root in multiple stages. This dissaccharide is able to store and release water. Trehalose acts as a humectant and moisturizer in cosmetic products.

Betaine is an amino acid derivative and occurs both in plants and in the human organism. In cosmetic products, Betaine is used as a moisturizer in products for the skin as well as the hair, as it is able to absorb and release water. Betaine is obtained from sugar molasses.

Behenyl Alcohol is a moisture preserving fatty alcohol. Additionally, the fatty alcohol has a stabilizing effect on emulsions.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is an emulsifier that can be used in both O/W emulsions (oil-in-water emulsions) and in W/O emulsions (water-in-oil-emulsions). It is produced from various vegetable oils and citric acid. The emollients of Glyceryl Stearate Citrate leave the skin feeling soft, silky and smooth.

Squalane is a component of the barrier layer of the skin. Derived from plants, Squalane can integrate well into the barrier layer and thus supports the protective function of the skin. It leaves a soft and silky feeling to the skin.

The pale yellow to golden yellow Borogo Officinalis Seed Oil (Borage Seed Oil) is rich in ?-linoleic acid and linoleic acid. Borage Seed Oil is easily absorbed by the hydro-lipid film of the skin and thus supports its barrier function and keeps it supple. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for sensitive and dry skin.

Acacia gum is the dried sap of the acacia tree. It consists of long-chain branched carbohydrates. Acacia gum is used as a binder and thickening agent and has a firming effect on the skin.

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide), which is used as a natural gelling agent, emulsion stabiliser, binder and viscosity regulator.

Glyceryl Caprylate is a co-emulsifier that is mainly used to stabilise O/W-emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions) and is produced from various vegetable oils. Glyceryl Caprylate also restores the natural oils of the skin, regulates the skin moisture and acts as a humidifier to the skin.