As experts in plant-powered skincare, we seek out the highest potency botanical actives from around the world and integrate them in each of Pure White’s synergistic formulations.
AHA FRUIT ACIDS
Natural Fruit Acids (AHA’s), including bilberry, lemon and orange fruit acids exfoliate by gently unbinding cells in the top layer of the skin to activate renewal. Extracts from sugar maple and sugar cane remove excess and tired skin, cleansing thoroughly, clearing congested pores, minimize and repair cell damage caused by free radicals.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
ALLANTOIN
Nature identical ingredient that derived from roots and leaves of the comfrey plant. Protects, soothes & hydrates the skin, promotes skin renewal.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
Purifying Clay Mask
ACEROLA POWDER
Acerola fruit has antioxidant, anti-mircrobial, anti-fungal, and hydrating properties. Useful for tired, stressed and dry skin. They are considered to be excellent sources of vitamin C, exceeding the vitamin C concentration of oranges. They are also a good source of other nutrients including B vitamins, calcium, iron, bioflavonoids, phosphorus, malic acid, pantothenic acid, potassium, and magnesium. For these reasons, acerola is widely used as a natural health supplement.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
ALOE VERA
Aloe vera juice is an extract of aloe. It is known to have various effects including anesthetic, soothing, anti-septic, anti-bacterial and tissue restorative effects. It is used for blemished skin, burns, irritated skin, cold sores, and anti-itching treatments.
Found in:
Herbal Recovery Toning Mist
Softening Daily Moisturizer
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
Herbal Recovery Toning Mist
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
Age-Defying Roll-on Eye Serum
ACMELLA
Acmella is a wonderful anti-aging ingredient that has many benefits for the skin. The Acmella Flower is known to help relax facial tension and reduce expression lines and wrinkles, effectively smoothing out the skin.
Found in:
Rejuvenating Eye Cream
Regenerating Oil Serum
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
Age-Defying Roll-on Eye Serum
ARGAN OIL
A nutrient-rich, nourishing and emollient oil from the thorny evergreen Moroccan ironwood tree cares for the skin and adds shine to lipsticks. The tree produces a fruit containing large seeds which are pressed to extract the precious oil. Ironwood trees grow only in Morocco and are protected by the Moroccan Arganeria Desert Preserve for their important role in preventing encroachment of the Sahara desert. Fair trade in this sustainable harvest helps the local economy while preserving the trees.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
Overnight Nourishing Repair Cream
APRICOT KERNEL OIL
Apricot kernel oil is obtained from the seeds of apricot fruits by cold pressing and filtration. Lightweight, nurturing, and easily absorbed by the skin, apricot kernel oil is high in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids. Especially soothing for sensitive, dry or sun-parched skin, it helps to replenish the skin and maintain a healthy moisture balance. Similar to sweet almond oil in characteristics and scent, it is excellent for making oil extractions of plants.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Overnight Nourishing Repair Cream
AVOCADO OIL
The rich, emollient oil obtained from the pulp of the avocado by cold-pressing has a slightly green hue and contains many essential fatty acids and vitamins. It supports the moisture balance of the skin and prevents it from drying.
Found in:
Overnight Nourishing Repair Cream
BABASSU OIL
This lightweight oil is an excellent skin emollient, especially for oily and dry skin types. It gets easily absorbed by the skin, making it soft and smooth. It can make dry and flaky skin smooth and soft; while makes greasy skin appear healthy and lustrous.
Found in:
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
BERGAMOT OIL
Bergamot is a natural antibiotic and disinfectant. Its antibacterial action makes the oil great for those with acne, as it helps to kill the bacteria on the skin before it can react to create blackheads and pimples. Bergamot has an added property of helping to control excess oil production in the skin.
Found in:
Purifying Foam Cleanser
PlantObsessed™ Nourishing Cleansing Oil
BORAGE OIL
The oil is expressed from the little dark seeds of borage. The resulting oil is high in gamma-linolenic acid, an Omega 6 fatty acid. The oil hydrates and supports the moisture balance within the skin, making it ideal for mature skin.
Found in:
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL
It is a precious oil, which contains a number of essential elements for the skin, especially recommended for mature, dull, sensitive or reactive skin types. It is antioxidant and nutritive, concentrated in substances with regenerative, revitalizing, anti-aging properties.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
BITTER ORANGE FLOWER WATER
The fragrant and refreshing orange-flower water is produced during the distillation of neroli essential oil derived fresh bitter orange flower buds.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Whitening Night Serum
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
CARNAUBA WAX
Natural, hard wax obtained from the leaves of palm trees. Used primarily as a thickening agent, but also has film-forming and absorbent properties.
Found in:
SunKissed Tinted Lip Shimmer Balm SPF20
Purely Inviting Satin Cream Lipstick
CANDELILLA WAX
Extract derived from candelilla plants; used as a thickening agent and emollient to give products such as lipsticks or stick foundations their form.
Found in:
SunKissed Tinted Lip Shimmer Balm SPF20
Purely Inviting Satin Cream Lipstick
CASTOR OIL
Vegetable oil derived from the castor bean whose main fatty acis is ricinoleic acid. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient, though its unique property is that when dry it forms a solid film that can have water-binding properties. Castor oil can also enhance the absorption of other cosmetic ingredients.
Found in:
SunKissed Tinted Lip Shimmer Balm SPF20
Purely Inviting Satin Cream Lipstick
CAMELLIA OIL
Camellia oil is an exotic beauty oil, with anti aging, protective and firming action, leaving skin smooth and silky. It is rich in antioxidants and beneficial vitamins and has one of the highest percentages of omega-9 oleic acid of any natural oil yet its molecular structure allows it to be more easily absorbed by the skin, resulting in a lighter and more velvety feel.
Found in:
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
CABBAGE ROSE
Obtained from rose petals macerated in sesame seed oil, it is a beautifying oil that helps skin retain moisture and can be used on all types. It’s especially great for sensitive skin because its astringent effects on the capillaries reduce redness.
Found in:
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
Deep Hydration Beautifying Rose Mist
CAFFEINE
Natural caffeine, derived from coffee beans. Promotes splitting of fat cells, activates cell metabolism. Active ingredient for puffy eyes by constricts the blood vessels under the skin, thereby reducing the “puffiness” of bags under the eyes.
Found in:
Rejuvenating Eye Cream
Age-Defying Roll-on Eye Serum
COCOA BUTTER
Cocoa butter contains compounds called cocoa mass polyphenols, which can help diminish signs of aging, plus soothe sensitive skin suffering fromdermatitis or rashes. It has high concentration of antioxidant compounds, including oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid. Although these are technically fatty acids, they are beneficial for the body, and help to neutralize free radicals.
Found in:
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
COCONUT OIL
An intensely moisturizing ingredient that nourishes and hydrates skin. It is a pure, natural product obtained from the fruits of the coconut palm. Consisting primarily of saturated fatty acids, it is markedly unique among plant oils, demonstrating great stability against oxidation.
Found in:
Softening Daily Moisturizer
Nourishing Coconut Body Cream
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
COENZYME Q10
Commonly referred to as Co Q10, this is a naturally-produced coenzyme that acts as a potent antioxidant to inhibit free radicals and help fight against aging skin.
Found in:
Softening Daily Moisturizer
Nourishing Coconut Body Cream
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
CUCUMBER SEED OIL
An extraordinary beneficial base oil rich in phytosterols, tocopherols, tocotrienols, and fatty acids, Cucumber Seed Oil is remarkable for mature skin promoting the reduction of wrinkles and an excellent addition in anti-aging formulations. Cucumber is highly moisturizing for dry, dehydrated, damaged and irritated skin. Anti-inflammatory properties from Omega 6 fatty acids in Cucumber Seed Oil are said to soothe eczema and psoriasis.
Found in:
Whitening Night Serum
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
CERAMIDE
Ceramide is lipid molecule found in high concentrations within cell membranes in the upper layer of the skin. It holds skin cells together, forming a protective layer that plumps the skin and holds moisture. It also acts as a barrier against bacteria and environmental pollutants.
Found in:
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
DRAGON'S BLOOD EXTRACT
Dragon’s Blood contains a broad range of naturally-occurring compounds, many of which have been well studied. The sap is rich in protective antioxidant phenols, and anti-inflammatory compounds of various kinds. Due to these compounds, Dragon’s Blood sap helps to protect the cells of the skin, and reduces redness and swelling. It also contains a group of compounds called proanthocyanidins, which actually repair collagen, the lattice-like main protein that makes up much of our tissues.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
DAMASK ROSE FLOWER WATER
Also known as ‘rose hydrosol’, it is derived from the condensed steam produced during distillation of rose essential oil. The oily component is the essential oil and the watery portion is the rose distillate. Rose distillate is rich in water-soluble compounds beneficial for skin, particularly for soothing sensitive skin while helping harmonize and balance skin.
Found in:
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
Deep Hydration Beautifying Rose Mist
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Dragon’s Blood contains a broad range of naturally-occurring compounds, many of which have been well studied. The sap is rich in protective antioxidant phenols, and anti-inflammatory compounds of various kinds. Due to these compounds, Dragon’s Blood sap helps to protect the cells of the skin, and reduces redness and swelling. It also contains a group of compounds called proanthocyanidins, which actually repair collagen, the lattice-like main protein that makes up much of our tissues.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
FERULIC ACID
Ferulic acid is found in the cell walls of plants such as wheat, rice, peanuts, oranges and apples. It provides antioxidant benefits to skin while enhancing the stability of topical applications of antioxidant vitamins C and E. It also helps defend skin against environmental assault.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
GOTU KOLA EXTRACT
Gotu Kola is a very small herb, special to India. This particular plant grows in swampy areas and also near natural water. This herb can be eaten as a vegetable every day and it can also be used as a herbal medication. It has anti-bacterial, anti viral and anti-inflammatory tendencies. As this herb can promote the collagen production in human body, it can definitely help in improving the condition of an aging skin, wrinkles and fine lines.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
GRAPE SEED OIL
Grape seed oil was once the well-kept secret of many traditional cosmetic repertoires. It’s an easily absorbed, gentle oil that is light on the skin. Known in the cosmetics industry as a carrier oil, grape seed oil facilitates a wide array of commercially available creams and lotions. It is a penetrating light oil, a rich source of linoleic acid and phenolic compounds with regenerative and restructuring cutaneous properties. It is emollient, antioxidant and nutritious, brings benefits for both skin and hair.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
PlantObsessed™ Nourishing Cleansing Oil
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
GRAPEFRUIT PEEL OIL
The natural essential oil of the grapefruit rounds off fragrance compositions with a fresh, fruity note. In aromatherapy it is valued for its powerful mood-lightening properties.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
GREEN CLAY (MONTMORILLONITE)
Green Caly (or Montmorillonite) is rich in minerals and trace elements, it is ideal for remineralization and decongestion of the skin, it helps remove the excess sebum and impurities due to its excellent absorbent power. It is particularly suitable for combination or oily skin.
Found in:
Purifying Clay Mask
GREEN TEA EXTRACT
Green tea leaf extract is produced from the tea plant, Camelia Sinensis. It is an exceptional anti-aging active ingredient, fights the physiological aging of skin, rich in antioxidants and tannins with toning, skin-soothing, and fortifying properties.
Found in:
Herbal Recovery Toning Mist
GLYCERIN
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a sugar alcohol and a building block of triglyceride fats and oils. Only plant-derived glycerin is used for Pure White Cosmetics products. As an emollient, it helps preserve the skin’s moisture.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
Moisturizing Gentle Cleansing Foam
Advanced Lifting Emlsion
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
Whitening Night Serum
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
Deep Hydration Beautifying Rose Mist
Flawless Illuminating Slik Lotion
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
Nourishing Coconut Body Cream
HIBISCUS FLOWER POWDER
Hibiscus Flower Powder contains fruit acids, antioxidants, anthocyanins, polyphenols and elements acting synergistically for anti-aging and skin cleansing action. It is suitable for exfoliating the skin, or an aqueous maceration in creams, lotions, toners or cleansers.
Found in:
Purifying Clay Mask
HYALURONIC ACID (SODIUM HYALURONATE)
Sodium hyaluronate is known to smooth and keep skin hydrated. It acts as a water reservoir and over time delivers continuous moisture.
Found in:
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
Age-Defying Roll-on Eye Serum
Whitening Night Serum
Overnight Nourishing Repair Cream
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
HYDROLIZED YEAST EXTRACT
Helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and creates a smooth appearance to skin.
Found in:
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
IRON OXIDES
Derived from iron ore, iron oxides are the most important mineral pigments in natural make-ups. They occur in various shades, from yellow to red-brown to black. Three varieties of iron oxides, European Color Index numbers: 77491, 77492, and 77499, are used in Pure White Cosmetics products.
Found in:
Purely Inviting Satin Cream Lipsticks
KAOLIN CLAY
A white clay also known as China clay or porcelain clay. Helps bind emulsions and serves as a binder and base. It has many virtues, white clay is very versatile, with multiple applications. It cleans, helps remove impurities and improves skin condition. It is suitable for all skin types, especially for dry and sensitive skin types.
Found in:
Purifying Clay Mask
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
KUKUI NUT OIL
Kukui Oil is a dry oil, with skin regenerating and repairing actions, especially useful for combination or oily skin, damaged or skin affected by eczema, psoriasis. Provides soothing, natural relief for dry skin. This unique oil quickly penetrates and moisturizes, leaving the skin with a greaseless, silky after feel.
Found in:
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
LAVENDER FLOWER WATER
Distillation of fresh lavender flowers creates a fragrant, soothing and calming lavender floral water. It has a balancing and relaxing effect. In aromatherapy, lavender essential oil is used to soothe and fortify skin and calm the mind.
Found in:
Herbal Recovery Toning Mist
LACTIC ACID
Lactic acid is a component of the acid-mantle, the protective moisture-regulating system of the human skin. It is also found in fruit and we use a naturally occurring acid obtained from the fermentation of plant substances (not a milk source). Lactic acid has moisture-regulating and pH-stabilizing properties.
Found in:
Purifying Foam Cleanser
LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative combining the current trends for alternative preservative systems and peptide technology. Derived from radishes fermented with Leuconostoc kimchii, a lactic acid bacteria that has traditionally been used to make kimchi, this formula consists of an isolated peptide that is secreted from the bacteria during the fermentation process that has been shown to have antimicrobial benefits. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is accepted by ECOcert as an ingredient in certified organic cosmetics.
Found in:
Rejuvenating Eye Cream
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
Herbal Recovery Toning Mist
Moisturizing Gentle Cleansing Foam
MACADAMIA NUT OIL
The macadamia nut is also known as the ‘queen of nuts’. Its oil resembles important components of human skin oil and shows antioxidant properties.
Found in:
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
PlantObsessed™ Nourishing Cleansing Oil
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
Regenerating Oil Serum
MANGO SEED BUTTER
Mangoes not only nourish the body internally, but they also provide skin with sweet treats. These include moisture, and vitamins A, C and E, which work to combat free radicals. It has skin softening, soothing & moisturizing properties, helps to combat dry skin, eczema and dermatitis and effective at reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Found in:
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Purely Inviting Saton Cream Lipsticks
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
MELISSA WATER
Melissa flower destillate is a hydrolate with a calming action on irritated or inflamed skin, helps wound healing and skin repair, used in anti-aging applications and skin toning, sensitive skin care, reducing redness and itching.
Found in:
Flawless Calming Cleansing Milk
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
Herbal Recovery Toning Mist
MALLOW EXTRACT
Any type of skin can benefit from Mallow Flower Extract. It is a gentle active ingredient with moisturizing, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Ideal for dehydrated, sensitive or irritated skin.
Found in:
Softening Daily Moisturizer
Moisturizing Gentle Cleansing Foam
Flawless Calming Cleansing Milk
MANDARIN PEEL OIL
With its cheerful and fresh scent, Mandarin peel oil is known for its calming and relaxing properties. In cosmetics, it is used especially in skin cleansing products and as a fragrance.
Found in:
Moisturizing Gentle Cleansing Foam
OLIVE OIL
This is first-press olive oil. The gentle process of cold pressing preserves the character of the oil as a purely natural product. With its excellent fatty acid composition it cares for the skin and makes it smooth. We prepare several plant extracts with olive oil, using a special process.
Found in:
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
OLIVE HUSK POWDER
Olive Husk powder is a granulate made from finely ground olive stones, perfect for the compositions of mechanical exfoliation/scrubs for face and body.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Srub & Mask
ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER
The pleasant-tasting, refreshing Orange Blossom hydrolat soothes, refreshes and tones the skin. Restores vitality and suppleness, smooth skin while reducing pore size, balance pH with natural acidity and provide perfect skin moisture and Stimulates healing and skin regeneration. Perfect for those with sensitive skin looking for a proven natural option. Helps create a healthy environment for beautifully supple and nourished skin.
Found in:
Rejuvenating Eye Cream
Age-Defying Roll-on Eye Serum
Deep Hydration Beautifying Rose Mist
ORANGE PEEL OIL
With its sweet and fresh scent, orange peel oil is well known for its mood lifting and cleansing properties. Can be used in cosmetics and bath products for its perfume and purifying action.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
PlantObsessed™ Nourishing Cleansing Oil
ORANGE EXTRACT
Rich in natural acids, antioxidants and vitamins, orange extract soothes, tones and moisturizes skin.
Found in:
PlantObsessed Replenishing Toner
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5
A synthetic peptide that is believed to play a role in the appearance of skin firmness.
Found in:
VelvetSkin Instant Firming Skin Tint SPF20
PANTHENOL (PROVITAMIN B5)
Panthenol, also called Provitamin B5, is the most widely used vitamin in the cosmetic industry as it is an essential ingredient for beautiful skin. It has natural moisturising, soothing, healing and regenerating properties. Suitable for all skin types.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
PRICKLY PEAR EXTRACT
Sourced from the French Mediterranean coast, this prickly pear extract prepares skin for possible aggressions throughout the day and helps protect skin against premature aging. It has regenerative, nutritious and anti-aging properties, used especially for mature skin.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
POMEGRANATE SEED OIL
Pomegranate seeds have strong antioxidant and a remarkable content of anti-inflammatory and anti-radical substances, pomegranate is a good choice for applications to combat wrinkles, signs of aging, stimulating skin regeneration and increasing its elasticity.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
PEPPERMINT WATER
Peppermint water refreshes and tones the skin, minimize pores, revitalises dull and tired skin, refreshing and reduces itching.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
POTASSIUM SORBATE
Potassium Sorbate is a mild preservative being used in cosmetics and skin care formulas as a paraben alternative to prevent or retard the growth of microorganisms and protect products from spoiling. Developed from Sorbic Acid, which is naturally found in the berries of the mountain ash tree, Potassium Sorbate is effective against fungi, mold and yeast.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
RASPBERRY SEED OIL
The raspberry is a relative of the rose. A fruity, fine oil with a high Vitamin E content is obtained from its seeds, which preserves the youthfulness of the skin. About 10 kilograms of these small, light seeds are needed to obtain a kilogram of the costly seed oil.
Found in:
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
ROSEHIP OIL
Known for wrinkle reduction and regenerating action on the skin, this precious oil is used mainly to restore beauty, suppleness and brightness of the skin.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
Deep Hydration Beautifying Rose Mist
RICE BRAN OIL
Rice bran oil has a precious composition that combines phytosterols, oryzanol and ferulic acid, known for antioxidant, anti-aging, soothing and cutaneous regenerative properties. It is appreciated for its dry texture.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
PlantObsessed™ Nourishing Cleansing Oil
Whitening Night Serum
Flawless Calming Cleansing Milk
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
RICE STRACH
In its grains the rice plant stores reserves of strength in the form of starch. This washed and finely ground rice starch (GM free) can absorb waste products from the skin.
Found in:
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
ROSEMARY WATER
Rosmary is indicated for cleansing and skin care, especially for combination and oily skin, or the one with imperfections. It purifies and helps in ridding the skin of impurities, it is astringent and helps to balance sebum production.
Found in:
Purifying Foam Cleanser
ROYAL JELLY
Bees secrete a special juice from glands in their heads to feed their queens. This juice is made into royal jelly and stored in the queen bee cells. Royal jelly is very rich in protein and vitamins and enhances vitality. A rich source of nutrients, lyophilized royal jelly has excellent beneficial properties for the skin. It is a cosmetic active with anti-aging action, revitalizes and regenerates the skin.
Found in:
Rejuvenating Eye Cream
SAFFLOWER OIL
Safflower oil is a light, non-greasy carrier oil that won’t cause acne or comedones
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Nourishing Cleansing Oil
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
SALICYLIC ACID
Also called beta hydroxy acid (BHA), this multifunctional ingredient addresses many of the systemic causes of acne. Its primary benefit is as an exfoliant, helping shed dead skin in a way similar to how skin acts when we are younger. Because it has the ability to penetrate into the pore lining and exfoliate inside the pore as well as on the surface of skin, it is especially effective for reducing breakouts, including blackheads and whiteheads.
In addition to these benefits, Salicylic Acid also has soothing properties to calm aggravated skin, can help minimize the appearance of an uneven skin tone, and has hydrating abilities that can result in smoother skin.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
SCHIZANDRA CO2 EXTRACT
This scarlet red medicinal berry has been used in traditional Chinese herbalism for more than 2,000 years, donning a variety of fantastic benefits. Modern research on this magic berry has shown it to be a safe and time tested superherb used to keep organ systems toned and skin more resilient to signs of aging. Packed with loads of antioxidants including key vitamins C and E, Schizandra is a great superherb for skin and enables the skin to hold in moisture for more fullness and beauty and also protects against UVB induced skin damage.
Found in:
SESAME OIL
Sesame is an old cultivated plant which is grown particularly in the tropical zones of East Africa and Asia. It is an erect annual that can grow to a height of up to 1.20 metres and is similar in appearance to our foxglove. It needs a lot of warmth. Sesame oil is the classic oil used for Ayurveda treatments. The same substances which make it such a stable oil can also protect our skin against premature ageing.
Found in:
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
Deep Hydration Beautifying Rose Mist
SEA BUCKTHORN OIL
Sea buckthorn oil, known to contain rare omega 7, works to defend against environmental stressors and help prevent signs of aging with antioxidant protection.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
SILK PROTEIN
Silk Protein is the natural lipids from palm oil combined with natural silk derived protein (amino acids). Silk is a long treasured, and expensive material, being referred to as the “princess of fibers”, due it’s strength. The exceptional purity of Silk Protein is shown by the clarity of its film and low ash content. It has excellent moisture binding properties, repair, and feel. In addition, this non-animal protein source is substantive to skin and provides a protective barrier.
Found in:
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
SHEA BUTTER
Shea butter is obtained from the nuts of the karite tree, which is a native of Africa. This soft plant fat has many skin-nurturing properties. It helps the skin to preserve moisture. Contains a rich combination of fatty acids omegas 3, 6 & 9. It is known to deeply nourish skin without it feeling greasy.
Found in:
Purely Inviting Satin Cream Lipsticks
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
SODIUM BENZOATE
Sodium Benzoate is a salt of Benzoic Acid, found naturally in cranberries, prunes, plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples and used as a preservative in natural cosmetics and personal care product formulas.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
SUNFLOWER OIL
Sunflowers always turn their heads towards the sun. They produce a light oil containing many essential fatty acids. It makes the skin supple and keeps it smooth and soft.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Whitening Night Serum
SWEET ALMOND OIL
Also known as almond oil, this is a non-volatile, non-fragrant oil extracted from the seeds of almonds and used as an emollient. Almond oil is a rich source of skin-replenishing ingredients including triglycerides and several fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, and myristic among them). It is not known to cause sensitivity.
Found in:
SunKissed Tinted Lip Shimmer Balm SPF20
PlantObsessed Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
PlantObsessed Nourishing Cleansing Oil
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
Overnight Nourishing Repair Cream
Deep Hydration Beautifying Rose Mist
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Whitening Night Serum
SPIRULINA POWDER
Rich in proteins, vitamins and numerous bioactive elements, spirulina is used in cosmetics for its nutritional, anti-oxidant, firming and restructuring properties.
Found in:
PlantObsessed Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
VANILLA FRUIT EXTRACT
Extract used primarily as a fragrance and flavoring agent. The vanilla plant is a source of catechins (also known as polyphenols), which have antioxidant activity and serve as skin-soothing agents.
Found in:
Purely Inviting Satin Cream Lipsticks
SunKissed Tinted Lip Shimmer Balm SPF20
VITAMIN E
Vitamin E is found in many plant oils. It is therefore also automatically contained in many Pure White Cosmetics products. The vitamin has antioxidant properties. This protects both the oils and the skin. Only natural plant vitamin E (tocopherol) is used to stabilise Pure White products.
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Nourishing Cleansing Oil
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Purely Inviting Satin Cream Lipsticks
Deep Hydration Instant Plumping Cream Mask
Softening Daily Moisturizer
Whitening Night Serum
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
Deep Hydration Triple Rose Body Cream
Overnight Antioxidant Renewal Serum
Overnight Nourishing Repair Cream
Revitalizing Intensive Eye Lift Serum
Regenerating Oil Serum
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
VITAMIN C
Out of the many beneficial forms of vitamin C, ascorbic acid is a superstar for its proven antioxidant properties that boost firmer-feeling skin. This powerhouse ingredient is backed by research for dramatically brightening and evening skin tone, shielding skin from the visible impacts of pollution, significantly improving hydration, and keeping your skin looking younger
Found in:
PlantObsessed™ Rejuvenating Antioxidant Moisturizer
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE)
Also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinamide, niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin that works with the natural substances in your skin to help visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, and a weakened surface. It also reduces the damage environmental attack can cause.
Found in:
Flawless Activating Treatment Lotion
PlantObsessed™ Replenishing Toner
PlantObsessed™ Refining Mineral Scrub & Mask
Whitening Night Serum
VITAMIN A
Combination of retinol (pure vitamin A) and the fatty acid palmitic acid. Research has shown it to be an effective antioxidant when applied to skin. You may be surprised to learn that retinyl palmitate is found naturally in our skin, where it works as an antioxidant, particularly in regard to helping protect skin from UV light exposure—though it does not replace the need for sunscreen.
Found in:
Advanced Lifting Emulsion
WHEAT GERM OIL
Wheat germ produces a light, vitamin-rich oil which, when ingested or used in skin care products, stimulates the body’s restorative powers.
Found in:
Whitening Night Serum
Flawless Illuminating Silk Lotion
WITCH HAZEL WATER
Witch Hazel (or Hamamelis) is known for its tonic, astringent and purifying action, a suitable choice for combination/greasy skin. It favors microcirculation, witch hazel water helps to improve the couperose skin type or venous insufficiency. The clarifying, slightly antiseptic witch hazel water is obtained by steam distillation from fresh witch hazel leaves and twigs.
Found in:
Herbal Recovery Toning Mist
WILLOW BARK EXTRACT
Natural Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) is an active exfoliant, antimicrobial and anti acne product, that significantly contributes to cellular regeneration and skin renewal, acts against germs involved in acne formation.
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