A Daunting Experience

Browsing through the list of ingredients in a product can be a daunting experience.

Most of it looks like it’s been written in a different language and, anyway, why has it been included at all?

Most manufacturers will give you a clear idea of what’s in their products because they are nice people, others because it’s the law to do so.

But while the long words in tiny print are there to inform you, we know they often leave people confused.

So, our mission for 2019 is to clarify what all the terms we use actually mean.  We have produced this A to Z of all the ingredients we use in our natural and organic baby skincare products and where you’ll find them. We hope you find it useful.  Of course if you have any queries please get in touch.

• Aleurites Moluccana Nut Oil – this it naturally occurring nut oil from the Kukui tree. We use it in our massage oil
• Aloe barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder – this is the official way of describing Aloe Vera. We use it in out baby wash and soothing lotion for its great skin healing properties
• Anthemis nobilis Flower Flower Oil – this the official way of describing Chamomile. We use it in our baby wash, soothing lotion and nappy balm for its calming natural fragrance
• Aqua – you guessed it, this is the official way of saying ‘water’
• Benzoic Acid – this is a naturally occurring ingredient found in fruits. We use it in our baby wash for its preservative and healing qualities
• Benzyl Alcohol – this is a naturally occurring ingredient and we use it as a fragrance in our soothing lotion
• Butyrospermum parkii – this is Shea Butter, taken from the seeds of the African Shea Tree. It is a natural moisturiser known for its healing properties. We use it in our soothing lotion and nappy balm
• Cera alba – this is commonly known as bees wax. We use it for its healing properties and because it gives our nappy balm a silky texture
• Citric Acid – this is a naturally occurring ingredient taken from fruit. We use it in our baby wash to help create bubbles
• Coco-Glucoside and Coconut Alcohol – these are natural ingredients derived from coconut and fruit sugars. We use them in our soothing lotion to stop the other oil and water based ingredients from separating
• Decyl Glucoside – this is a natural plant based fatty alcohol that we add to our baby wash to help it foam and cleanse
• Dehydroacetic Acid – this is a synthetic ingredient used as a preservative. It also has mild antibacterial properties. We use it in our baby wash
• Glycerin – this is a synthetic ingredient. We use it in our soothing lotion as it helps the skin hold moisture
• Glyceryl Stearate – we use this in our soothing lotion as it helps the skin retain moisture
• Helianthus annuus seed oil – this is commonly known as sunflower seed oil. We use this oil as a moisturiser in our soothing lotion and nappy balm. It is full of antioxidant vitamins A, C and Vitamin E
• Lactic Acid – this ingredient is made when milk is fermented. We use it in our soothing lotion as a gentle exfoliant and moisturiser
• Lauryl Betaine – this is a synthetic ingredient made from vegetable liquid. We use it in our baby wash as a mild cleanser and to help create foam
• Lavandula angustifolia flower oil – this is lavender. We use it in our baby wash, soothing lotion and nappy balm as a natural fragrance and for its antibacterial properties
• Limonene – this ingredient occurs naturally in the essential oils taken from many fruits and herbs. We use it in our soothing lotion and nappy balm as a fragrance
• Linalool – this ingredient occurs naturally in the essential oils taken from many fruits and herbs. We use it in our baby wash, soothing lotion and nappy balm as a fragrance.
• Linum usitatissimum – this is a natural ingredient taken from Linseed oil. We use it in our soothing lotion for its skin-healing properties
• Olea europaea – this is the oil from olives and so a natural ingredient. We use it in our soothing lotion for its skin healing properties
• Organic Cocos Nucifera – this is coconut oil – another natural ingredient. We use it in out massage oil for its moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties
• Organic Ribes Nigrum – this is the naturally occurring essential oil from black current seeds. We use this in our massage oil
• Organic Argania Spinosa – this is the natural oil of the Argan nut and is packed full of antioxidants, essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. We use it in our massage oil
• Phenoxyethanol – this is a synthetic ingredient. We use it in as a preservative in our baby wash and soothing lotion as it is much milder then paragons
• Potassium Sorbate – this is a synthetic ingredient. We use it in our soothing lotion as a preservative
• Sucrose Stearate – this is a synthetic ingredient derived from sugars. It is a skin emollient, which means it softens and smooths. We use this in our soothing lotion
• Theobroma cacao – this is commonly known as cocoa butter and is a natural ingredient. We use it in our soothing lotion as it acts as a barrier and slows the loss of water from the skin
• Tocopherol – this is a naturally occurring form of Vitamin E with antioxidant qualities. We use it in our nappy balm
• Xanthan Gum – this ingredient is derived from corn. We use it to thicken our soothing lotion