Natural Cosmetic Ingredients: List and Properties
In the health and beauty department, there are hardly any products containing less than 90% natural ingredients. But which are the best natural ingredients and which combine efficacy, safety and sensoriality? LIST of these products good for skin and hair.
Since the boom of natural cosmetics and organic, the beauty sector is making a big shift. Green brands are flourishing while conventional brands are reformulating their products by injecting natural ingredients to find a clean alternative to their controversial ingredients (Peg, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Edta, Parafinium Liquidium). What natural products are we talking about?
Vegetable oils and vegetable butters
They are essential to bring a nourishing, moisturizing and protective action to the skin. They are chosen according to your skin type and your needs.
- Coconut oil, for its anti-bacterial action, ideal for skin with imperfections
- The Shea Butter for ultra dry skin that needs to be comforted
- Argan oil to activate cell regeneration
- Jojoba oil for its soothing action on the sensitive skins that accumulate irritation and redness
- Avocado butter for its restorative and nourishing action. perfect for dry to very dry skin
Plant extracts and essential oils
Plant extracts are found in natural treatments. They are distilled in low doses to boost the effectiveness of treatments, without attacking the skin. The most used are:
- Rose extract for its properties anti-aging
- Aloe vera extract for its soothing properties
- Licorice extract for its sebum-regulating action
