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The purpose of this page is to make sure you are completely informed about all the ingredients used in Lin Lou Skin Rituals products. It is one thing for us to list all our ingredients on the website and it is another to inform you as to the purpose of every ingredient. When you know what is going on your skin and also what it is doing, you can feel confident that you are using products that are loving to your body.
Cetearyl Olivate/Sorbitan Olivate Olive derived emulsifying ingredient that is totally safe and hypoallergenic (clinically tested on humans). Emulsifiers keep the oil and water component of a product bound together to maintain stability of the product. Olive Oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, and these have the ability to neutralise damaging free radicals. As it has natural Olive origins, it penetrates the skin quickly and exhibits a very high moisturising effect combined with a deliciously smooth skin feel and elegant texture. Products containing Cetearyl Olivate/Sorbitan Olivate are not only smooth and silky, but are suited to those with severe sensitivities to cosmetic ingredients. This product has been granted "EcoCertFrance" approval and can be used in the formulation of cosmetics ceritified according to Ecological and Organic standards. This product conforms to the Australian "National Standard for Organic & Bio Dynamic Produce 2007"
Vegetable Glycerine is a humectant. It draws moisture from the atmosphere to the skin surface.
Jojoba oil (simmondsia chinensis) is a liquid wax. It is similar in composition to a number of compounds found in skin sebum. It has excellent moisturizing and protective properties.
Shea butter (butyrospermum parkii) is useful for protection and care of cracked and or dehydrated skin. It is soothing and replenishing and leaves the skin with a gloss.
Vitamin B5 (panthenol) anti-inflammatory effects and rapid healing properties. Research suggests it is also very effective for conditions such as allergic dermatitis, eczema, skin ulcers, cold sores, and other skin irritations. Ideal for oily and dry skin types with moisturising properties.
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) can neautralise free radicals, which damage the structure and the function of cell membranes. Promotes cellular renewal, helps lock in moisture and assists in maintaining the elastic fibre in the dermis and connective tissue.Vitamin E also promotes rapid healing.
Papaya Extract It is excellent in stabilising oily skin and working as an exfoliant on dry areas. Papaya also is often used in products for the purpose of a natural lift and rejuvenation of the skin. Papaya contains Vitamin A, a property that benefits skin repair through increasing the rate of new cell formation. Vitamin C is also an anti-oxidant with wonderful proteins for smoother, softer skin.
Grapefruit seed extract natural preservative.
Organic Red Mandarin essential oil (citrus reticulata rosso) used for acne, skin toner, loose skin and stretch mark prevention.
Palmarosa essential Oil (cymbopogon matinii motia) used for acne, antiseptic, boils, cellular regeneration, dermatitis, skin infections.
Rosemary extract natural preservative.
Strawberry extract Rich in polyphenols and Vitamin C, it provides protection for the skin, contains soothing properties and is a wonderful toner to reduce the
appearance of the pores.
Saponified Olive Oil natural foaming agent
Laponite mineral natural gelling agent.
Sweet Almond oil (prunus amygdalus dulcis) cold pressed. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2 and B5 as well as a small amount of natural vitamin E. This oil nourishes and protects the skin.
Apricot Kernal oil (prunus armeniaca) cold pressed. Apricot Oil is good for all skin types. It is very rich and nourishing - particularly in vitamin A.
Macadamia oil (macadamia integrifolia) Macadamia Oil is a fantastic regeneranative oil. It is high in mono-unsaturated fatty acids, contains Palmitoleic acid (promotes young soft skin), as well as omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It has been successfully used to help heal scars and sunburns.
Vanilla (oleoresin) oil (vanilla planifolia) soothing and provides wonderful natural aroma.
Ylang Ylang essential oil (cananga odorata) has a balancing effect on the sebaceous secretions of the skin making it useful for all skin types. Suitable for stress related skin disorders.
Geranium Egypt essential oil (pelargoneum graveolens) used for acne, dermatitis, eczema, skin tone, stretch marks.
Frankincense essential oil (boswellia ssp) The therapeutic properties of this oil include use as an antiseptic, astringent and carminative Used by ancient Egyptians as a rejuvenating face mask.
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