Natural Volume Lip Balm

ALOE VERA

Extraction: Aloe Vera is a perennial plant cultivated in hot weather. This plant contains a gel used in skin remedies.

Benefits: It is known to act as astringent, moisturizing, regenerating, renewing, rejuvenating and antibacterial; these are some of the greater powers of aloe vera of which you can take advantage to show a revitalized skin. It offers a deep cleansing of the skin, opening the pores and favouring the elimination of toxins and dirt that causes malfunctioning of the dermis. It also strengthens the hair and restores the shine and helps to eliminate dandruff and scalp scabs.

WATER

Extraction: Water is present in most cosmetic products and represents the most important raw material. In the cosmetic industry, water is purified by a process that eliminates any solid particle that the water may contain in order to achieve a greater degree of purity and water quality.

Benefits: In addition to moisturizing, it improves the effect of other active principles, providing smoothness and delaying the premature aging of the skin.

KARITE BUTTER

Extraction: It comes from the karité tree and produces a similar fruit to walnuts. The inside of this fruit contains a seed of which this “butter” is extracted. This butter is a mixture of oils and fats.

Benefits: Adds light to the face as well as to the hair and offers more hydration and elasticity. It also protects the skin from UV rays. It seduces the frizz effect on the hair, nourishing and restructuring even the driest hair. It protects the tips and adds vitality.

CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Extraction: Derived from Coconut Oil and Glycerin, it is considered an excellent emollient and skin repair agent. It is a mixture of fatty acids. Its greatest virtue is that it is not considered a sensitizing agent.

Benefits: It repairs the skin and fights against moisture loss. It can also work as a thickener, but its main function is to moisturize and replenish the skin. In addition, it is not a fatty ingredient or wax that can get easily trapped in the pores.

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

Extraction: Obtained from plants by fat hydrolysis and sugar fermentation. Glycerol is found in its natural form in our skin and it is considered an auto-repair compound.

Benefits: It is one of the many substances in the skin that help to keep the external barrier and prevent dryness and scaling. Its application provides a more nourished skin and it works on the face as an acne treatment. It also eliminates grease buildup and improves the appearance of the hair.

SUNFLOWER OIL

Extraction: Having a hard steam and yellow flowers, the sunflower provides the seeds that are used to get this oil.

Benefits: Rich in vitamin E and caffeic acid, it becomes a natural antioxidant that helps positively when it comes to keeping the skin in good condition. In addition, it is also useful in the treatment of dermatitis, improving collagen formation.

OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES

Obtainment: mixture of polyglycerides of vegetable origin that acts as a substitute for animal lanolin.

Benefits: acts as a co-emulsifier, moisturiser and anti-wrinkle ingredient in cosmetic formula.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: They are fatty alcohols produced in nature in small amounts in plants.

Benefits: They have the ability to prevent an emulsion from separating into its oily and aqueous phases. These ingredients are also used to alter the viscosity of liquid products and to increase the foaming ability or to stabilize it.

GLYCERYL STERATE CITRATE

Extraction: This ingredient is obtained from glycerine and stearic acid, an oily acid obtained from vegetable oils.

Benefits: Acts as lubricant in the skin’s Surface, giving a smooth-looking finish. It delays water loss by forming a protective barrier. Moreover, in formulation terms, it helps emulsify by reducing superficial tension in already existing substances.

LINALOOL

Extraction: It is a natural fragrance produced by a wide variety of plants such as mint, cinnamon, citrus fruits, and birch trees.

Benefits: It is used in the formulation of aftershave lotions, bath products, bubble baths, cleansers, hair care products, lipsticks, moisturizers, perfumes, shampoos...

SOY

Obtainment: soy is an herbaceous plant of the legume family whose seeds have a great nutritional value. Its extract is very appreciated in cosmetics for its properties.

Benefits: it has moisturising, regenerating, protective and softening properties. Soy is also rich in proteins and other essential nutrients, such as potassium or zinc. It is a powerful antioxidant agent for its content in isoflavones.

ORANGE NATURAL AROMA

Obtainment: the orange natural aroma is obtained by cold-pressing the orange peel, where there are small glands storing the oil.

Extraction: citrus fragrance that is perceived immediately because it is very volatile. It is an aroma that brings energy and freshness to the formula.

MANGO BUTTER

Obtainment: Mango butter is obtained by cold-pressing the mango seeds are inside the fruit bone.

Benefits: it has emollient, softening and nourishing properties. It also has a great oxidative capacity, helping to heal wounds and regenerate the skin. Mango butter is rich in calcium, potassium and vitamins A, B, E and C. It is especially suitable for treating skins damaged by the sun.

ROSEHIP OIL

Extraction: this vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of a shrub called Rosa moschata, cultivated in Chile and Argentina.

Benefits: it is one of the oils essential in any skin care regimen. It has the capacity to effectively treat scars, stretch marks and skin flaccidity. This is due to its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, containing up to 49% linoleic acid and 34% linolenic acid which are directly related to the synthesis of collagen. It is also rich in vitamins E and K.

MARULA OIL

Extraction: This vegetal oil is obtained from the from South African marula tree.

Benefits: The marula oil, known as the "African miracle ", is extracted from the marula tree. This oil is especially rich in antioxidants and highly moisturizing. Its use is recommended to treat stretch marks, to contribute luminosity and to attenuate redness and irritations.

LIMONENE

Extraction: It is an ingredient of natural origin found in many citrus fruits. Limonene is a colorless liquid with a light, fresh and sweet citrus aroma.

Benefits: It is widely used to make fragrances and flavors.

JOJOBA OIL

Extraction: Jojoba oil is extracted from Jojoba seeds (simmondsia chinensis). Actually more than oil it is a kind of wax that at room temperature looks like a liquid. It composition contains 96% of ceramides.

Benefits: Ceramides cover the epidermis cells and help to regulate its hydration intensively. They are very similar to those of human skin, that’s why they are absorbed and act quickly. Jojoba oil contains linoleic acid, which is a very effective natural skin regenerator. Its vitamin E content also assists in rejuvenating the skin.

LICORICE

Obtainment: licorice extract is obtained from the Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant

Benefits: it has antioxidant, soothing properties and also provides an extra sun protection. On the other hand, it acts as a wound healing and it is directly involved in the formation of new collagen fibres that supplement those already naturally present in the lips.

VEGAN HYALURONIC ACID

Extraction: Hyaluronic acid of vegetal origin. It is found in the dermis, the most natural form of skin so its application on our skin cannot irritate nor damage it.

Benefits: It increases the level of hydration in the skin, providing firmness and elasticity. It has a great capacity to penetrate into the skin providing anti-aging action.

PHOSPHOLIPIDS

Obtainment: it is a type of lipids present in plant cells that are obtained through biotechnological process from soy.

Benefits: Phospholipids are essential natural components of cell membranes and, for this reason, they reinforce the skin barrier when they are included in a cosmetic formula. They also act as moisturising agents.

COMMIPHEROLINE

Obtainment: resinous extract obtained from the Commiphora mukul, a plant that belongs to the natural burseráceas of Arabia and India family.

Benefits: it has anti-aging properties and also provides volume sensation in products destined to specific areas. It favors the storage of lipids helping to keep the skin "toned" and to fill wrinkles.

WAKAME

Obtainment: extract obtained from the aldar Undaria pinnatifida, a brown algae that grows in a controlled way in France.

Benefits: helps to reconstitute the hydrolipidic film of the skin, promoting the synthesis of its main components: surface epidermal lipids and sebum. It brings a feeling of volume and comfort to the lips in the long term. On the other hand, it should be noted that it also provides numerous benefits for dry skin.

BLACK OATS

Obtainment: obtained from the seeds of the Strigosa Oat, also known as black oats.

Benefits: black oats extract contains substances responsible for retaining water; as for example polysaccharides or amino acids. In this way the action of the MFN (Natural Hydration Factors) is promoted and reinforced.

LECITHIN

Extraction: Lecithin is a natural blend of Diglycerides and Phosphoric Acid that is obtained from some seeds like soybeans. Its appearance varies from a waxy mass to a thick liquid.

Benefits: Hydrogenated lecithin and lecithin improve the appearance of dry or damaged skin by reducing scaling and restoring flexibility. These ingredients also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of substances.

HYDROLYZED CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM

Extraction: 100% vegetable material derived from the endosperm of the Caesalpinia spinosa plant, native to Peru.

Benefits: works as a thickening agent, emulsion stabilizer and texturizer in cosmetic products.

XANTHAN GUM

Extraction: Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide derived from the fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose or corn syrup.

Benefits: It is used as a binder, emulsion stabilizer and skin conditioning agent in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products, including bath products, makeup, skin and hair products and toothpaste.

SODIUM PHYTATE

Extraction: It is a salt of phytic acid, a compound of vegetable origin derived from corn.

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics as a chelating agent.

SOY OIL

Extraction: It is directly obtained from soybeans, a legume with great nourishing and energetic value, it is very rich in protein as well.

Benefits: In cosmetics, it works as antioxidant, skin conditioning agent and / or surfactant.

VITAMIN E

Extraction: Tocopherol is a vitamin found in vegetable fats and oils, cereals, nuts and green leafy vegetables.

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant properties and it is also used as a skin conditioner. Skin-wise: it reduces stretch marks, improves skin texture, adds moisture and keeps it firm. Hair-wise: it improves scalp blood flow, stimulates hair growth and it is a good hair conditioner that gives extra shine.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

Extraction: It is a fatty acid of vegetable origin. Beta-Sitosterol is naturally generated in many fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. It is similar to cholesterol, which occurs naturally in the skin and is considered part of the intercellular matrix of the skin.

Benefits: Applied on the skin, it provides hydration and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

SQUALENE

Extraction: Squalene is a natural organic compound extracted from rice plants, wheat germ and green olives.

Benefits: It is a natural component of the skin and a good emollient that has antioxidant properties and stimulates the immune system.

BENZYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: Benzyl alcohol is a mild water-based preservative widely used in cosmetics. It is a preservative approved by EcoCert certifier.

Benefits: It prevents the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, protecting cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration.

CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM

Extraction: 100% vegetable material derived from the endosperm of the Caesalpinia spinosa plant, native to Peru.

Benefits: works as a thickening agent, emulsion stabilizer and texturizer in cosmetic products.

DEHYDROACETIC ACID

Extraction: Dehydroacetic acid is a mild preservative widely used in cosmetics.

Benefits: Its function is to prevent the growth and reproduction of microorganisms protecting cosmetics and personal care products from deterioration.

POTASSIUM SORBATE

Extraction: It is the salt of sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is naturally produced as para-sorbic acid in mountain ash berries, Sorbus Aucuparia, Rosaceae.

Benefits: It protects cosmetics from deterioration by preventing or delaying the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

SODIUM BENZOATE

Extraction: It is a salt of benzoic acid.

Benefits: It is used as a preservative to allow the preservation of cosmetics. It is especially used to provide protection against the growth of fungi.

CITRIC ACID

Extraction: Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in fruits like lemons or oranges. For instance, lemon juice contains between 5-8% of citric acid.

Benefits: Citric Acid and its sales of Diamonium, Potassium and Sodium help to preserve cosmetics. Citric Acid and its salts are also added to cosmetics to provide acid / base balance.

CITRAL

Extraction: Also known as Lemarome, it is a natural lemon-scented compound sourced from the oil of some plants that include lemon grass, myrtle lemon, lemon and orange.

Benefits: Used in perfumes, it is a natural component of essential oils. It is refreshing, rich in vitamins and stimulates the microcirculation improving the nutrition of the tissue.