Our ingredients
Because it is not always easy to understand a list of cosmetic product ingredients, here is a comprehensive glossary with definitions of all the substances used in our formulas.
We make sure we select the best of nature, so we systematically give priority to active ingredients and ingredients of natural origin (indicated in green in the INCI of the product sheets) to guarantee formulas with an average 97% natural ingredients.
What about the remaining 3%? Sometimes, we are unable to meet requirements in terms of safety, effectiveness and pleasure of use with natural ingredients. We then allow ourselves to use synthetic ingredients that are safer or more effective than their natural equivalents. In any case, the proportion of synthetic ingredients never exceeds 10% of our formulas.
To find out more about the substances that we have decided to exclude from our formulas, please download our explanatory document.
Glossaire
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ACACIA SEYAL GUM EXTRACT
Film-forming and hydrating compound that forms a protective film around the hair shaft to maintain its hydration levels.
______ACETUM (VINEGAR)
Restores the hair’s natural shine.
Antistatic : Reduces static by neutralising electrical charges on a surface.
______ACID BLACK 1
Substance used in non-oxidising hair dyes.
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______ACID VIOLET 43
Substance used in non-oxidising hair dyes.
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Emulsion stabilising agent : Helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Film-forming : Produces a film that coats the hair
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT WATER
High vitamin C content : For stronger and brighter hair.
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
______ALANINE
Amino acid that maintains hair hydration, for more supple and easy to comb locks.
Antistatic : Reduces static by neutralising electrical charges on a surface
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour (or taste)
______ALCOHOL
Anti-foam : Suppresses foam production during manufacturing/reduces foam production in liquid finished products
Antimicrobial : Helps slow the growth of microorganisms on the skin and prevents the development of microbes
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour or taste
Solvent : Dissolves other substances
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______ALCOHOL DENAT
Anti-foam : Suppresses foam production during manufacturing/reduces foam production in liquid finished products
Antimicrobial : Helps slow the growth of microorganisms on the skin and prevents the development of microbes
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour or taste
Solvent : Dissolves other substances
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
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ALLANTOIN
Soothing agent : Helps alleviate scalp discomfort
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ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POWDER EXTRACT
Used for centuries for its high content in vitamins, minerals and amino-acids, Aloe Vera has hydrating and regenerating properties. It revitalises hair and protects it from the elements (sun, salt, wind, pollution).
______ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER
Used for centuries for its high content in vitamins, minerals and amino-acids, Aloe Vera has hydrating and regenerating properties. It revitalises hair and protects it from the elements (sun, salt, wind, pollution).
______ALPHA ISOMETHYL IONONE
Fragrance : Used as a fragrance and for aromatic raw materials
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ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS (MARSHMALLOW) ROOT EXTRACT
Marshmallow has soothing, softening and emollient properties, ideal for sensitive scalps. It also softens the hair.
______AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
pH regulator : Is used to adjust the pH in cosmetics
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AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE/VP COPOLYMER
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
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AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Cleansing agent : Helps keep a clean surface
Foaming agent : Captures small bubbles of air or other gases in a small volume of liquid by changing the surface tension of the liquid
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______AMYL CINNAMAL
Fragrance : Used as a fragrance and for aromatic raw materials
______ANHYDROXYLITOL
Sugar of plant origin, anhydroxylitol is a moisturising agent
______AQUA / Eau
Solvent : Dissolves other substances
______ARGAN OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS
Emollient : maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL
Renowned for its nourishing and regenerating properties, it strengthens the hair and adds shine.
______ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT
Knotted kelp is a brown algae which has a high content in amino acids, fatty acids and essential minerals. It therefore has moisturising, sheathing, protective properties and maintains the hair’s moisture.
______ASPARTIC ACID
Antistatic : Reduces static by neutralising electrical charges on a surface
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour (or taste)
______AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT
Oat grains are rich in polysaccharides, proteins, minerals, flavonoids, and vitamin B.
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BASIC BLUE 99
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______BASIC BROWN 16 – 17
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______BASIC ORANGE 31
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______BASIC RED 51
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______BASIC RED 76
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______BASIC YELLOW 57
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
______BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
Antistatic : Reduces static by neutralising electrical charges on a surface
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______BENTONITE CLAY
Bentonite clay is used in our purifying shampoo as a suspending agent and an emulsion stabilising agent: it helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life.
______BENZOIC ACID
Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
______BENZYL ALCOHOL
Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
______BENZYL BENZOATE
Fragrance : Used as a fragrance and for aromatic raw materials
______BENZYL SALICYLATE
Fragrance : Used as a fragrance and for aromatic raw materials. Benzyl salicylate is included in the European list of 26 regulated allergenic substances. It is produced naturally by many plants and is used as a fragrance additive with its light and balsamic, sometimes musky scents. It is also a UV light absorber used for stabilising cosmetics.
______BETA-CAROTENE
Natural pigment
______BETAINE
Betaine is used in hair care for its moisturising properties.
______BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4
Polysaccharides coat the hair to protect it from external aggressions.
______BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT
Natural orange-red dye extracted from the annatto seed
______BLUE 1 (CI 42090)
Hair colouring agent : Colours hair
______BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL
Contains high levels of omega 6, an essential fatty acid. Borage oil helps maintain hair hydration by restoring the hair’s hydrolipidic film.
______BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant : maintains hydration by drawing water into the hair
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour (or taste)
Solvent : Dissolves other substances
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER EXTRACT*
Shea butter contains fatty acids which gives it regenerating, hydrating and emollient properties.
______BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII OIL
Shea butter contains fatty acids which gives it regenerating, hydrating and emollient properties. -
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CALCIUM GLUCONATE
Humectant : Maintains hair hydration by absorbing water.
______CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL
Natural softening properties. The hair is stronger and shinier. Rebalances the scalp.
______CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Stimulates and tones the scalp.
______CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Emollient : maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
______CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE
Cleansing agent : Helps keep a clean surface
Foaming agent : Captures small bubbles of air or other gases in a small volume of liquid by changing the surface tension of the liquid
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Emollient : maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
Humectant : Maintains hair hydration by absorbing water.
______CARBOMER
Emulsion stabilising agent : Helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Gelling agent : Turns a liquid preparation into a gel
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) considers carbomers to be safe for human health in cosmetics as they have been extensively tested and are generally not the cause of issues.
______CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT
Papaya has nourishing, regenerating and antioxidant properties.
______CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK OIL
Regulates excess sebum.
______CERA ALBA (BEESWAX)
Beeswax is a fatty substance which is used as a thickener or an emulsifier in cosmetics.
______CETEARETH-30
Cleansing agent : Helps keep a clean surface
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Emollient : maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Emulsion stabilising agent : Helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Foam booster : improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Antistatic : Reduces static by neutralising electrical charges on a surface
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Preservative : Inhibits the proliferation of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______CETYL ALCOHOL
Emollient : maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Emulsion stabilising agent : Helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Foam booster : improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour (or taste)
Opacifier : Reduces the transparency or translucency of cosmetics
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______CHLORPHENESIN
Chlorphenesin is an anti-microbial agent that prevents bacteria from proliferating in cosmetics.
______CITRAL
Fragrance : Used as a fragrance and for aromatic raw materials
______CITRIC ACID
pH regulator : Is used to adjust the pH in cosmetics. Citric acid is one of the main active ingredients from lemon/
______CITRONELLOL
Fragrance : Used as a fragrance and for aromatic raw materials
______CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) FRUIT EXTRACT / Extrait de citron vert
Natural softening properties. The hair is stronger and shinier. Rebalances the scalp.
______CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour
______CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT OIL / Huile de citron
Masking agent : Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour
______CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL / L’huile essentielle de citron
Lemon peel essential oil purifies the skin and regulates sebum production. Astringent
______COCAMIDE DEA
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Emulsion stabilising agent : Helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Foam booster : Improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______COCAMIDE MEA
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Emulsion stabilising agent : Helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Foam booster : Improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Antistatic : Reduces static by neutralising electrical charges on a surface
Foam booster : Improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______COCO-BETAINE
Antistatic : Reduces static by neutralising electrical charges on a surface
Foam booster : Improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
Skin care agent : Keeps the skin in good condition
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE
Emollient : Maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
______COCO-GLUCOSIDE
Coco-glucoside is a non-ionic surfactant.
Foaming agent : Captures small bubbles of air or other gases in a small volume of liquid by changing the surface tension of the liquid
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
______COCONUT ALCOHOL
Emollient : Maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
Emulsifying agent : Helps form intimate mixtures of non-miscible liquids by modifying the surface tension (water and oil)
Emulsion stabilising agent : Helps emulsification and improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Foam booster : Improves the quality of foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Stabilising agent : Improves ingredients or formulation stability and shelf life
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______COCONUT ALKANES
Emollient : Maintains hair moisture by coating the hair fibre
Solvent : Dissolves other substances
______COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) WATER
Masking agent: Reduces or inhibits the product’s basic odour or taste
______COCOYL METHYL GLUCAMIDE
Hair conditioner : Leaves hair feeling manageable, supple, soft and shiny and/or adds volume, lightness and shine
Solvent : Dissolves other substances
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product during use
Viscosity control : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
______COUMARIN / Coumarine
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