Detox Refreshing Shampoo

ALMOND OIL

Extraction: Almond oil is composed of monounsaturated fats (healthy fats found in plant based foods), oleic acid and linoleic acids (such as Omega 3 and 6). Its color is almost transparent, with yellow or golden touches; it does not release a very strong aroma.

Benefits: It acts as a stimulant of the production of collagen and elastin giving firmness and elasticity to the tissues; it improves and prevents wrinkles and stretch marks. In addition, sweet almond oil is recommended in various anti-cellulite treatments. It has anti-inflammatory, repairing and healing properties; it protects the skin barrier, slows aging, contains vitamin E and protects from UV rays.

CAPRYLYL / CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE

Extraction: It is a solubilizer and non-ionic surfactant that is obtained from raw materials of vegetable origin.

Benefits: It is a mild and skin friendly ingredient that allows you to obtain the desired foam in cosmetic products.

ARGAN OIL

Extraction: Argan is a small tree with thorny trunk native of the southwestern region of Morocco. Its oil comes from the extract of the seeds that the tree produces. Its seed is similar to an almond and it is manually pressed until the grease is extracted. Argan oil extraction is a Berber tradition.

Benefits: Known as liquid gold, its main property is to nourish the skin, it also benefits the hair keeping it shiny, silky and manageable. Argan oil contains vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids. It is known to provide a large amount of phytosterols.

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.

COCO GLUCOSIDE

Extraction: It is a surfactant and cosurfactant used to make shampoos and shower gels. It is obtained from renewable raw materials: coconut oil and sugar from fruits.

Benefits: It reduces the irritation potential of other surfactants, softens the hair and improves hair styling.

ASCORBYL PALMITATE

Extraction: Ascorbyl Palmitate is produced from Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) and palmitic acid, a fatty acid obtained from vegetable fats and oils.

Benefits: Its excellent antioxidant and antiradical properties protect the skin from oxidative processes. It is used to slow down the skin aging process, as it promotes the synthesis of collagen and ceramides in the skin.

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.

DECYL GLUCOSIDE

Extraction: It is a natural nonionic surfactant derived from coconut that is very suitable for the formulation of personal hygiene products where abundant foam and good cleaning power are wanted.

Benefits: It is very mild and maintains the balance of the skin. It is 100% biodegradable and respectful with the environment.

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.

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.

DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Extraction: It is obtained from coconut oil and fermented sugar. This surfactant is one of the most gentle and respectful to the skin so it is tolerated by all types of skins.

Benefits: In addition to being an excellent cleaner and foam generator, it is also eco-friendly.

ESSENTIAL OIL OF LEMON

Extraction: This essential oil is obtained from the lemon fruit, a very acid citrus rich in vitamin C.

Benefits: It purifies oily skin, purges pores obstruction and improves acne prone skin. As many other fragrant oils, lemon oil has antioxidant components and skin calming benefits. In the hair, it heightens capillary resistance and avoids scalp dryness.

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.

HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

Extraction: This gluten-free ingredient provides amino acids and high levels of glutamine to the skin and hair.

Benefits: Increases skin firmness and has film-forming properties, it retains moisture and adds shine. It also prevents hair and skin from drying out and decreases the number and depth of wrinkles. Given its properties it is used in a wide range of cosmetic products like, creams, lotions, shampoos and conditioners.

ICELAND MOSS

Extract: Although its name suggests it is a type of moss, it is actually in lichen’s category. Lichens are a symbiosis between algae and fungus.

Benefits: Lichens are organisms adapted to extreme conditions thanks to the collaborative strategy of fungus and algae. Iceland moss has been commonly used as demulcent, as it provides a moisturizing effect and a protective mucous film. It is part of Hydractin active. Hydractin is composed by a lichen, polypodium and Iceland moss compound and it brings Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF) that act as global anti-ageing treatment under the concept “anti-aging moisturiser”. In a four week clinical test with people between 25-60 years old, the active reduces skin’s roughness and increases its elasticity and firmness.

PCA GLYCERYL OLEATE

Extraction: It is obtained from the saponification and esterification of vegetable oils and sugars of natural origin.

Benefits: It is an excellent conditioner used in products intended for hair care as it facilitates hair styling.

GLYCERYL OLEATE

Extraction: This natural ingredient is the ester derived from glycerol and oleic acid. It creates water-in-oil emulsions where water is the main compound. It can also be used as a co-emulsifier and thickener in formulations where oil is the most abundant substance.

Benefits: It is used as an emulsifier and nonionic cosurfactant in various skin care and hair care products.

VEGETABLE INULIN

Extraction: Vegetable Inulin is a fructose polysaccharide, an ideal ingredient for making shampoos. It is usually extracted from the root of chicory (vegetable) but is also present in other types of cereals and vegetables such as garlic, onion, wheat, asparagus, artichoke...

Benefits: It is an excellent moisturizer for skin and hair. It has a soothing effect on skin and hair, as well as acting as a natural non-ionic hair conditioner that smoothes the hair fiber.

LACTIC ACID

Extraction: Lactic acid is used to balance the pH of cosmetic products.

Benefits: This ingredient allows cosmetics to be milder for skin and hair.

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.

GRAPEFRUIT

Extraction: Grapefruit is a fresh fruit with vitamin C which possesses unique phytochemicals known as bioflavonoids that help promote skin health.

Benefits: It helps to eliminate skin impurities, gives it strength, light and vitality. Many people who have skin conditions, which include dandruff, acne and rash, can find in Grapefruit extracts, a great help to treat them and in many cases solve them.

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.

HORSE TAIL

Extraction: Equistem, commonly known as horsetail, belongs to the family of the vascular plants and is considered a living fossil. Looks like alfalfa in appearance. The plant reproduces by spores instead of seeds like most of the plants. Absorption of silica is very rare among plants growing on Earth, but horsetail is an exception.

Benefits: It is well known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, healing, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, making it a very useful plant. This plant is beneficial for us, as it has several medicinal properties.

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.

ROOIBOS TEA

Extraction: In addition to being widely used in infusions, Rooibos tea presents excellent properties to be used in natural cosmetics. These include a high antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial power.

Benefits: Rooibos tea is used in hair products and it also works stimulating hair growth and reducing hair loss. This natural ingredient brings shine and softness to the hair. The antioxidant power of Rooibos lies in the super oxide dismutase molecule that captures free radicals.

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.

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.

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.

HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE

Extraction: This ingredient is an oily liquid derived from vegetable oils and citric acid.

Benefits: It is used as an antioxidant and emollient.

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.

NATURAL MENTHOL

Extraction: Menthol is extracted from the essential oil of Piperita mint, the most valuable of the mints.

Benefits: This natural ingredient restores the levels of natural acids that deteriorates with the use of conventional shampoo, and offers a delicate and deep cleansing that removes fats without spoiling the hair. It also invigorates the follicles and brings freshness, reducing irritations.

SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Extraction: This ingredient is obtained directly from coconut oil.

Benefits: It is classified as surfactant and cleaning agent.

NATURAL SHAMPOO PERFUME

The natural perfume used in the Refreshing Detox Shampoo is an exclusive combination of fruits including grapefruit, papaya and peach. It is complemented with the essential oil of lemon to provide a refreshing aroma.

TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE

Extraction: This biodegradable component is an Ecocert approved mineral.

Benefits: It is used to improve the performance of the preservative ingredients. It also acts stabilizing the formulas and avoiding the natural discoloration of the shampoos and gels.

OLUS OIL

Extraction: It is an oil of vegetable origin composed mainly by triglycerides of fatty acids.

Benefits: It has the ability to soften and soothe the skin.

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.