The Beauty Alchemist

DICAPRYLYL ETHER (EMOLLIENT). Clear, colorless and odorless, oily liquid. It is non-fatting and can be easily spread on the skin. It is also well absorbed by the skin and does not seem to be sticky.

GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE (EMULSIFIER). Emulsifier of vegetable origin (various oils). A consistency enhancer and auxiliary emulsifier for lotions and creams.

GYLCERINE (SUGAR ALCOHOL). Glycerin occurs in nature as a component of fats (triglycerides = glycerin with 3 fatty acids). It is a natural component of our Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) of the skin and is present as part of the storage fat in plants. Glycerin binds water and can thus promote the skin's moisture. A well moisturized skin ages more slowly and is better protected against environmental influences.

ALOE VERA. Aloe Vera is a magic plant. It acts as a cooling, soothing, and moisturizing agent, supports the skin's self-healing, and its antioxidants protect against free radicals. Additionally, Aloe Vera contains anti-inflammatory substances like salicylates and polysaccharides, and it promotes wound healing and skin regeneration.

DECYLGLUCOSIDE (SURFACTANT). Detergent of plant origin with high foaming power. It is extremely mild to the skin and easily biodegradable.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL (FATTY ALCOHOL). Mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohol, these are fatty alcohols, which are produced by the reduction of the corresponding fatty acids. A very common ingredient of cosmetic formulas, which gives the skin a pleasantly soft feeling and supports the formation of emulsions in the product. It also has a moisturizing effect and is supposed to smooth the skin.

ALMOND OIL. Almond oil is a highly digestible oil and is therefore recommended for all skin types. Due to the spectrum of fatty acids rich in oleic acid, almond oil is absorbed well and deeply and can thus increase the penetration of other functional ingredients.

AVOCADO OIL. Vegetable oil from the fruit flesh of the avocado with a high content of unsaponifiables, including vitamins A, E, D and lecithin. Has an exceptional ability to penetrate the skin and to nourish different skin layers. Avocado oil can promote cell regeneration and is frequently used for dry, barrier-damaged skin.

ZINC OXIDE POWDER. Zinc oxide powder has astringent, drying and slightly antiseptic properties. Its concealing effect is of particular interest for cosmetics.

PAPAYA EXTRACT (FRUIT). Extract of the up to 8 meter high melon tree. Has a keratolytic toning effect and smoothes small wrinkles. The gentle enzymes from the papaya (papain) have excellent peeling properties: by splitting binding proteins (= proteolysis) and the resulting desquamation of the skin, the skin's appearance is clarified and pores appear refined.

CARNAUBA WAX. A plant-based wax extracted from the leaves of the Brazilian tropical palm Copernicia cerifera. Similar to other waxes, it is used as a stabilizer in cosmetic products. It makes the skin supple and smoothes it.

CANDELILLA WAX. The wax comes from the protective wax layer of this spurge plant. The wax leaves a pleasant feeling on the skin and protects it. It also acts as a co-emulsifier and consistency enhancer in the product.

MYRICA (WAX). To protect the fruits from environmental influences, the plant coats them with a wax layer. Myrica wax supports this effect on the skin as well, without leaving a sticky residue. The wax has a melting point similar to beeswax and acts as a co-emulsifier in products.

CARROT EXTRACT. Functional ingredient with antioxidant, refatting and soothing properties. Due to its high beta-carotene content, the carrot has a firming and cell-protecting effect and is often found in care products for demanding skin. Age prevention.

BILBERRY. The blueberry is native to the temperate and Nordic zones of Eurasia. Its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties are particularly appreciated for sensitive skin.

PRICKLY PEAR (STEM). Extract from the leaves (stems) of the prickly pear grown in Sicily. The gel it contains has been traditionally used on the skin as an anti-redness, moisturizing and wound-healing agent. Scientific studies have shown that these effects are due to certain polysaccharides in the gel, which have effects similar to hyaluronic acid. Today, the stem of the prickly pear is used in the cosmetic industry as an up-cycling ingredient to produce high quality components for skincare products. The leaves (stem) of the prickly pear are used to make an extract that is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and has a soothing and regenerating effect on the skin.

COMFREY. Medicinal plant that contains allantoin and rosemary acid with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The contained mucilages moisturize the skin and ensure a well-cared for appearance.

HORSE CHESTNUT (bark). Horse Chestnut is a widely used ingredient thanks to a number of valuable properties. It contains the active ingredient escin, which helps maintain healthy circulation and strengthens capillaries. This makes horse chestnut useful for rosacea-prone skin, and it's also often used in toners for a fresh skin feel. It also has some anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.