Ingredient Glossary

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Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock roots are a traditional ingredient in hair care products to support a healthy scalp and strong, healthy hair. The burdock root is valued for its generally detoxifying and fortifying properties.

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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

A nutrient-rich, nourishing and emollient oil from the thorny evergreen Moroccan ironwood tree cares for the skin and adds shine to lipsticks. The tree produces a fruit containing large seeds which are pressed to extract the precious oil. Ironwood trees grow only in Morocco and are protected by the Moroccan Arganeria Desert Preserve for their important role in preventing encroachment of the Sahara desert. Fair trade in this sustainable harvest helps the local economy while preserving the trees.

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Argentite

A bluish-grey-to-black silver mineral with a metallic sheen. In combination with the other ingredients in Intensive Treatment 05, Argentite supports the skin’s own processes of renewal.

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Arnica montana (N-LAF) 4x HPUS

Arnica promotes your body's healing process by regulating circulation in the connective tissue, dispersing trapped fluids. Arnica temporarily relieves pain and swelling associated with bumps, bruises, sprains and general muscular discomfort. Arnica is a mountain plant. Its brilliant yellow blossoms grace the higher altitudes of central Europe, where it has long been revered within diverse folk traditions as a powerful healing plant.

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Arnica montana [flos] Ø (N)

Arnica promotes your body's healing process by regulating circulation in the connective tissue, dispersing trapped fluids. Arnica temporarily relieves pain and swelling associated with bumps, bruises, sprains and general muscular discomfort. Arnica is a mountain plant. Its brilliant yellow blossoms grace the higher altitudes of central Europe, where it has long been revered within diverse folk traditions as a powerful healing plant.

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Arnica Montana Flower Extract

An extract made from the sunny yellow flower heads/blossoms of the Arnica montana plant, which belongs to the Compositae family. Arnica contains many compounds, including flavonoids, silicic acid, tannins, carotenoids and essential oils. It supports the skin’s own processes of renewal and self cleansing and has a soothing action. Also used in hair tonics.

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Artemesia Abrotanum Extract

Related to wormwood, southernwood helps reduce the appearance of visible capillaries. It supports vitality and moisture balance in the skin and helps fortify the skin’s barrier function.

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Ascorbyl Dipalmitate

Also known as Ester C, a form of Vitamin C. Serves as a natural antioxidant preservative which keeps products fresh and prevents color change.

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Ascorbyl Palmitate

Also known as Ester C, a form of Vitamin C. Serves as a natural antioxidant preservative which keeps products fresh and prevents color change.

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Beeswax (Cera Alba)

Refine white form of beeswax which is produced by honey bees and comes from hives maintained using ecological beekeeping practices. It serves as an emulsifier and consistency regulator. Beeswax has an open structure that provides a breathable barrier against the elements.

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Beeswax (Cera Flava)

“Yellow wax” is a pleasant-smelling waxy substance produced by honey bees and comes from hives maintained using ecological beekeeping practices. The wax is humanely obtained. Beeswax has an open structure that provides a breathable barrier against the elements. It also serves as an emulsifier and consistency regulator.

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Belladonna [fructus] (P-LAF) 3x

Atropa belladonna is also known in general herbology as deadly nightshade. Applying the concept of "like treats like," homeopathically diluted and potentized belladonna treats symptoms of inflammation, including sore throat, sinus inflammation and earache.

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Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract

Wild English daisy contains tannins, saponins and mucilage which provide astringent and soothing properties to the skin. It is well suited to the care of oily and blemished skin.

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Bentonite

A white clay of volcanic origin found primarily in the USA, it is a natural clay mineral that can store large amounts of water, allowing it to stabilize emulsions. A thickener and emulsifier, in makeup, it absorbs oil and reduces shine. It has a cooling feel since water evaporates quickly from clay.

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Benzyl Alcohol

A naturally occurring essential oil compound that is part of the pure essential oil blend that makes up the scent of many formulations. Benzyl alcohol has solvent and preservative properties and is naturally occurring in pure essential oils such as clove, jasmine, and wallflower.

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Benzyl Benzoate

A naturally occurring essential oil compound that is part of the pure essential oil blend that makes up the scent of a formulation. Benzyl benzoate has preservative properties and is naturally occurring in pure essential oils such as jasmine and ylang-ylang.

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Benzyl Salicylate

A naturally occurring essential oil compound that is part of the pure essential oil blend that makes up the scent of a formulation. Benzyl salicylate has calming properties and is naturally occurring in pure essential oils such as jasmine and ylang-ylang.

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Berberis vulgaris, fructus Ø (P-LAF)

Rhythmically processed tincture of barberry fruit is a mild astringent and anti-inflammatory that reduces stuffy nose and strengthens nasal mucous membranes.

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Betaine

A naturally occurring compound containing the amino acid glycine. Found in beets, broccoli spinach and wine. It assists the surfactant substances in shampoos.

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Betula Alba Bark Extract

The graceful white birch is a native of Europe. It was one of the first trees to colonize the areas exposed as the glaciers receded after the ice age. The toning action of the birch bark extract fortifies the skin and scalp.