Mineral Sunscreen

ALOE VERA POWDER Eco

Extraction: Aloe Vera is a perennial plant native to warm climates. The gel contained in its leaves is commonly used in skin treatments due to its many beneficial properties.

Benefits: Known as an astringent, this plant also has moisturizing, regenerating, rejuvenating and antibacterial properties. These properties are perfect for revitalizing skin. It also functions as a deep cleansing agent, opening pores and eliminating toxins that cause the disruptions in the skin’s normal functioning. It also benefits the hair by restoring shine and helping to eliminate excess dandruff and scalp irritations. It is used especially effective for treating skin irritations, blemishes and acne.

CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Extraction: derived from Coconut Oil and Glycerin, is considered an excellent emollient and skin repairing agent. It is a mix of fatty acids. It is not considered a sensitizing agent.

Benefits: it repairs the surface of the skin and prevents the loss of moisture and also works to thicken skin. They are neutral oils that do not irritate the skin, are easy to apply and are quickly absorbed.

ZINC OXIDE

Extraction: it is naturally extracted from the zincite, a mineral that contains 80% zinc oxide.

Benefits: zinc oxide is a natural motionless mineral that acts as a solar protector reflecting and scattering radiations. It acts on the skin in a superficial way as a mirror, adding an effective barrier against sun rays. Its protection power is highly effective against UVA radiations, visible lighting and IR.

It also adds benefits as seborgulator, improving oily skins and lowering acne chances, spots and reducing skin irritation and inflammation.

COCO-CAPRYLATE / CAPRATE

Extraction: a vegetable ingredient obtained from coconut.

Benefits: presents a high level of biocompatibility with skin and therefore has the ability to penetrate deep and help skin to repair itself. It acts as an emollient and provides skin with incredible softness.

DODECANE

Extraction: oily liquid derived from vegetable oils.

Benefits: it is used as an antioxidant and emollient in cosmetic products.

PROPANEDIOL

Extraction: 100% natural ingredient obtained from sugarcane and approved by Ecocert. It is biodegradable, making it the perfect natural alternative to petroleum glycols.

Benefits: it is used in cosmetics as a moisturizing agent, solvent and emollient. Its sensory properties help reduce skin irritations. They also control viscosity.

VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

Extraction: it is harvested from plants (soy or coconut oil for example) by hydrolysis of fats and by fermenting sugars. Glycerol is found naturally in skin and is considered a self-healing compound.

Benefits: it is one of the many substances in the skin that helps maintain the outer barrier and prevents dryness and peeling. It leaves skin feeling nourished and works to treat acne. It also prevents the accumulation of fat and improves the appearance of hair. Vegetable glycerin can be used as a diluent and as an alcohol substitute when preparing herbal extracts.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Extraction: the titanium dioxide included in this formulation is from natural mineral origin, it is obtained from the rutile mineral.

Benefits: it has the ability to act as a solar protector reflecting and scattering radiations. It acts in the skin in a superficial way as a mirror, adding an effective barrier against sun rays. Its protection power is highly effective against UVA radiations, visible lighting and IR. It also acts as a dye or opacifier, thanks to its pure white colour.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

Extraction: It is a natural emulsifiable obtained from glycerin and stearic acid.

Benefits: It is used in oily external fase cream formulations and allows to properly emulsify the physical filters in sunscreens.

POLYGLYCERYL-2-DIPOLYDROXYSTEARATE

Extraction: It is a natural emulsifiable obtained from glycerin and stearic acid.

Benefits: It is used in oily external fase cream formulations and allows to properly emulsify the physical filters in sunscreens.

ALMOND OIL Eco

Extraction: almond oil is composed of monounsaturated fats (healthy fats found in plant foods), oleic acid and linoleic acids (such as Omega 3 and 6). It is almost transparent in color with yellow or golden hues and is almost odourless.

Benefits: It acts as a stimulant for the production of collagen and elastin, providing the tissues with firmness and elasticity. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and stretchmarks and sweet almond oil is even recommended in various anti-cellulite treatments. Its anti-inflammatory, reparative and healing properties protect the skin’s natural barrier, slows down the ageing process and protects against UV rays  with Vitamin E.

WATER

Extraction:  water is an element present in most cosmetic products and is the most important raw material. In the cosmetics industry, purified water is used in a process to eliminate any solid particle that may contain water in order to achieve a higher degree of purity and quality.

Benefits: water helps to cleanse the body. Hydrates and improves the effect of other active ingredients, provides softness and delays premature aging of the skin.

STEARIC ACID

Extraction: it is a natural emulsifiable obtained from glycerin and stearic acid.

Benefits: it is used in oily external fase cream formulations and allows to properly emulsify the physical filters in sunscreens.

VEGAN HYALURONIC ACID

Extraction: organic hyaluronic acid of vegetable origin. It is found naturally in the skin so the application of this acid will not irritate or damage it.

Benefits: increases skin’s hydration and provides firmness and elasticity. Penetrates skin deep down with its anti-aging action.

AVOCADO OIL

Extraction: this vegetable oil is obtained by cold pressing the pulp and pit to extract the fruit’s natural virgin oils. Is is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, proteins and minerals and contains high concentrations of vitamins E, A, B2, B3.

Benefits: its protective and regenerative effect protect the skin from external agents. Studies have shown that it helps reduce dermatitis and to speed up the healing process. It improves the hydration of dry, cracked and damaged skin and also acts as an emulsifier.

JOJOBA OIL Eco

Extraction: jojoba oil is extracted from the jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) nut (seed). Actually, it functions more like a wax that is liquid at room temperature than an oil. 96% of its composition consists of ceramides.

Benefits: highly moisturizing and nourishing. Ceramides cover the cells of the epidermis and to help regulate and intensify hydration. They are very similar to human skin, which is why they are absorbed and act quickly and are not oily to the touch. Jojoba oil also contains linoleic acid which is a very effective at restructuring and regenerating natural skin. Its vitamin E content also helps to rejuvenate skin and provides defence against free radicals. In addition, it is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin because it absorbs accumulated sebum and helps minimise breakouts. 

ASTAXANTHIN

Extraction: extracted from the freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. It is the primary food source for flamingos, salmon and prawns, hence their characteristic reddish color.

Benefits: it is the most powerful antioxidant that exists in nature. It has antioxidant power 1,000 times stronger than that of Coenzyme Q10 and 65 times stronger than Vitamin C. This carotenoid is used for repairing skin damage and to prevent premature ageing. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, promotes hydration and protects against solar radiation.

IRISH MOSS

Extraction: Irish moss extract is a mucilage extracted from Chondrus crispus algae. Later, it is dried and pulverized. When rehydrated this extract is very versatile, it can be used as a thickening agent or for the production of resistant films.

Benefits: excellent moisturizing agent. Copolymers are typically used in hair products to form transparent gels. Irish moss extract an excellent natural alternative. It gently cleans and sooths skin and hair. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

BENZYL ALCOHOL

Extraction: benzyl alcohol is a mild preservative widely used in cosmetics for products with an aqueous base. It is produced by fermenting sugary plant solutions and is approved by the certifier “Ecocert”.

Benefits: prevents cosmetics and personal care products from deteriorating and becoming contaminated by preventing the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. It works as an antiseptic, astringent and freshener.

ALUMINA

Extraction: Naturally obtained mineral made out of aluminum oxide.

Benefits: It is used in cosmetics as a thickening and texturizing agent. Contrary to aluminum sulfate used as an antiperspirant in deodorants and categorized as a hormonal disruptor, alumina has been proven totally safe for its use in natural cosmetics.

DEHYDROACETIC ACID

Extraction: dehydroacetic acid is a mild preservative widely used in cosmetics for products.

Benefits: prevents cosmetics and personal care products from deteriorating and becoming contaminated by preventing the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

SAFFLOWER OIL

Extraction: safflower is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. The oil obtained from the cold pressing of its seeds is used as food and natural colouring.

Benefits: it contains a high concentration of linoleic acid and vitamin K, which help to treat irritated or tired skin. It is a dry oil, which penetrates quickly into the skin, hydrating it without greasing it.