Glossary

Wondering what's in your soap? Or baffled by long, unpronounceable names? Our herb and ingredient glossary gives you the full A-Z on every ingredient we use. A complete guide to the benefits, properties and sources of our 100% vegetarian, cruelty-free ingredients.

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L-ascorbic acid
Vitamin C
Derived from citrus fruit; antioxidant, pH adjuster and natural preservative.

Lactic acid
Derived from fermented vegetables; exfoliates, refines and clears skin.

Laminaria digitata extract
Derived from kelp; highly moisturizing, smoothing and firming.

Lanolin
Derived from sheared sheep wool; emollient and emulsifier.

Lauryl polyglucose
Derived from cornstarch and fatty alcohols; gentle cleanser, and foaming agent.

Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower extract
Derived from the flower; antiseptic, cleanses, balances, soothes and heals.

Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) juice
Derived from the flower; antiseptic, cleanses, balances, soothes and heals.

Lavandula officinalis (lavender) flower extract
Derived from the flower; antiseptic, cleanses, balances, soothes and heals.

Lavender extract
Lavandula officinalis
Derived from the flower; antiseptic, cleanses, balances, soothes and heals.

Lavender hydrosol
Lavandula officinalis
Whole juice derived from the flower; cleanses, balances, soothes and heals. The hydrosol is the distillate collected after passing steam through plant material and cooling the vapor that contains the plant extract. Hydrosol is a semi-solid, colloidal solution comprised of condensed steam, essential oils and other plant extract materials. Hydrosol is pure distillate and is neither further manufactured, enhanced, nor diluted.

Lecithin
Derived from soybeans; anti-oxidant, emulsifier and anti-oxidant.

Lecithin liposomes
Time-released anti-oxidant liposomes, containing vitamin E and A, Gingko biloba, grapeseed and green tea. Provides moisture to skin.

Lemon balm extract
Melissa officinalis
Derived from the herb, lemon balm is clarifies, refreshes, calms, detoxifies and soothes skin and hair. It has antiseptic properties.

Lemon bioflavanoids
Derived from lemon fruits; antioxidant, protects from free radical damage, aides vitamin C performance.

Lemon extract
Citrus limonum
Derived from the rind of the lemon; refreshing, anti-bacterial, clarifies and cleanses.

Lemon peel
Citrus medica limonum
Derived from the rind of the lemon; exfoliating, clarifies and cleanses.

Lemongrass extract
Derived from lemongrass plant; refreshing, toning, antiseptic and soothes muscle aches.

Licorice extract
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Derived from the root; used for its natural anti-inflammatory properties, brightening and clarifying.

Lime extract
Citrus aurantifolia
Provides amino acids for healthy skin renewal, detoxifies, stimulates circulation and is soothing.

Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil
Derived from the meadowfoam seed; emollient that is high in fatty acids, helps prevent moisture loss.

Linden flower extract
Tilia cordata
Derived from linden flowers; calming, soothing, relaxing, protects skin and hair.

Linum usitatissimum (flaxseed) oil
Derived from the flax seed; rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory, emollient, moisturizes.

Linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil
Derived from the flax seed; rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory, emollient, moisturizes.

Lipo-filling complex
saccharomyces/xylinum, black tea ferment and hydroxyethylcellulose
Visibly enhances luminosity, clarity and tone for smooth, fresh skin.

Liposomes
Derived from a mixture of water and phospholipids; able to absorb water soluble nutrients and vitamins and store them. Once applied to skin and hair, stored nutrients and vitamins are released.

Liposomes of superoxide dismutase
Antioxidant, which protects skin from free radicals.

Locust bean gum
Ceratonia siliqua
Derived from the seed of the carob tree; humectant, moisturizer and smoothing.

Lonicera caprifolium extract
Honeysuckle
Derived from the flower; smoothes and softens.

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