Our Ingredients Explained
Do you get confused about chemical components used in the beauty products? We created this quick guide for you to explain what we use and why.
PLANT BASED - VEGAN - CRUELTY FREE
100% AUSTRALIAN - 100% PALM OIL FREE
We purchase all ingredients, bottles, packing and office supplies from Australian Based companies. This ensures ingredients safety and integrity. We import nothing to support Australian Commerce
Ingredients supplied only from other Choose Cruelty Free Licensed Australian Companies.
Body Wash - Vegan, Palm Oil Free Ingredients & why we need them
Decyl Glucoside – Derived from sugars in coconut. Included to assist foaming
Cocamidopropyl Betaine - Naturally derived from coconut as a foaming agent
Vegetable Glycerin – Attracts moisture and bonds to it while cleansing skin
Xanthun Gum – A fine powder for stabilising & thickening
Citric Acid - A weak fruit acid used as a preservative
Phenoxyethanol – Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin - Preservative
Cleanser - Vegan, Palm Oil Free Ingredients & why we need them
Vegetable Glycerin – Attracts moisture and bonds to it while cleansing skin
Behenyl Alcohol – Emulsifier, Stabiliser & Thickening agent. Non drying and a natural saturated fatty alcohol
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate – Emulsifer – helps to bind ingredients together
Decyl Glucoside – Derived from sugars in coconut. Included to assist foaming
Glycerol Monolaurate – Naturally occurring. Inhibits bacteria growth
Xanthun Gum – A fine powder for stabilising & thickening
Phenoxyethanol – Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin - Preservative
Moisturiser/Cream - Vegan, Palm Oil Free Ingredients and why we need them
Vegetable Glycerin – Attracts moisture and helps to lock it in
Behenyl Alcohol – Emulsifier, Stabiliser & Thickening agent. Non drying and natural saturated fatty alcohol
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate – Emulsifer – helps to bind ingredients together
Glycerol Monolaurate – Naturally occurring. Inhibits bacteria growth
polyquaternium-10 – Plant derived. Thickener and binds ingredients
Phenoxyethanol – Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin - Preservative
Essential Oils
Our Essential Oil list is alphabetical, and is constantly being updated. Please check back regularly to see what other exciting ingredients we have included here
We include links to products with each ingredient.
Essential oils are multi layered and contain varied chemical components that benefit the body in many different ways. The focus of this list if to explain why we use the oils in our skin care. No essential oil should be used neat on the skin.
SWEET BASIL
Assists in clearing acne, improve skin tone and healthy appearance of skin. Included in 'BALANCING' range of products to assist menstruation imbalance.
BENZOIN
Used to repair chapped skin on hands and it is also a styptic which can assist in wound healing.
CARROT SEED
Especially prized for its ability to nurture mature and damaged skin and for this reason is used widely across the skincare ranges and an essential ingredient in our 50+ range
CHAMOMILE ROMAN
Anti-inflammatory properties of this sweet aromatic oil makes it perfect for sensitive skin. Properties to aid calm dermatitis, psoriasis, puffiness and couperose skin (red veins) and is skin strengthening.
NIGHT OIL - sensitive skin
ANYTIME MOISTURISER - oily skin
SCAR HEALING OIL - all skin
ENERGISING BODY OIL - all skin
CHAMOMILE GERMAN
Similar properties to its Roman sister, in addition excellent for healing scar tissue, calming acne and sunburn.
NIGHT OIL - sensitive skin
OPEN PORE SERUM - sensitive skin
ANYTIME MOISTURISER - oily skin
SOOTHING EYE SERUM - all skin
SUNBURN SOOTHER - all skin
FRENCH CYPRESS
A valuable ingredient especially with oily, teenage and hormonal skin. Preparations including this supports and heals with its antiseptic and astringent properties.
REPAIRING SERUM - oily/teenage skin
PALM OIL FREE CLEANSER - oily/teenage skin
CUTE CUTICLES - all skin
SWEET FENNEL
A treat for open pored skin as it helps to minimize their appearance. Astringent and antiseptic properties heal along with its ability to minimize bruises. We use this oil in many preparations with its multiple benefits.
OPEN PORE SERUM - normal skin
OPEN PORE SERUM - sensitive skin
NIGHT MOISTURISER - sensitive skin
REPAIRING SERUM - oily/teenage skin
FRANKINCENSE
Rich in its properties to benefit mature skin, scarred skin, wounds, wrinkles and bruises to name a few. An expensive ingredient and we use it in many of our ranges so that products offer the maximum effect.
PORE MINIMISER SERUM - mature skin
SCAR HEALING OIL - all skin
GERANIUM
Floral oil with an explosive bouquet and when blended correctly assists with multiple skin concerns. Balances excess oil, improves stretch marks appearance, eczema, congestion, dermatitis to name a small number. We use this in a large portion of our formulas.
PALM OIL FREE CLEANSER - oily/teenage skin
BALANCING BODY OIL - all skin especially hormonal
GRAPEFRUIT
A helpful tonic to the skin. With its many healing qualities this is a beneficial astringent ingredient for oily skin and acne prone skin. An under-rated citrus oil.
TRADIE HAND CREAM - for men and women
JASMINE
The lingering aroma of this luxury oil works wonders on mature skin and wrinkles. The most sensitive of skin can tolerate this oil so can eczema and dermatitis sufferers. A great healer of scar tissue and its prized quality is capturing it's Cell Regenerating .
ANYTIME MOISTURISER - oily skin
REPAIRING SERUM - oily/teenage skin
TWILIGHT ENRICHMENT TREATMENT - mature skin
JUNIPER BERRY
Wonderful for congested skin, acne and soothing inflammation. Used in our ranges to enable wound healing and expelling toxins especially caused from stress.
PALM OIL FREE CLEANSER - oily/teenage skin
REPAIRING NIGHT TREATMENT - oily/teenage skin
BALANCING BODY OIL - all skin especially hormonal
LAVENDER
Suitable for all skin types. This antiseptic oil enhances the properties of all formulas while reducing inflammation. Used widely across our product range for the multiple benefits it brings.
OPEN PORE SERUM - sensitive skin
ANYTIME MOISTURISER - oily skin
PALM OIL FREE CLEANSER - oily/teenage skin
TWILIGHT ENRICHMENT TREATMENT - mature skin
ORGANIC LAVENDER TONER - all skin
ENERGISING BODY WASH & OIL - all skin
BALANCING BODY OIL - all skin especially hormonal
LEMON
A bright fresh oil. A great detox for the skin especially oily prone. The Collagen stimulating properties is wear this oil packs a punch when used in our skincare.
SEXY NECK & CLEAVAGE CREAM - normal skin
PORE MINIMISER SERUM - mature skin
ENERGISING BODY OIL - all skin
MYRRH
A highly prized luxury oil known for its cell regenerating abilities. Beneficial to mature skin in particular with properties including anti-inflammatory and astringent. An amazing hormone balancing oil for peri-menopausal women. Also used widely in 'SKIN YOUR WAY' range.
PORE MINIMISER SERUM - mature skin
BALANCING BODY OIL - all skin especially hormonal
NEROLI
Skin Rejuvenating oil with properties to help red and irritated skin. Stimulating new healthy cells and suitable for all skin including the driest and most sensitive skin which is why its included widely in our formulas. In addition to these amazing qualities its also a great tonic to the nervous system so used in many Body products too.
NIGHT MOISTURISER - sensitive skin
SHAVING OIL - for men and women
NIAOULI
SWEET ORANGE
Similar in properties to Neroli with its cell regenerating properties. In addition suitable for the driest skin, acne prone or irritated skin. We use it mainly in our Hormone Balancing Body range to address some of the symptoms of Peri-Menopause.
BALANCING BODY OIL - all skin especially hormonal
SHAVING OIL - for men and women
PALMAROSA
Used extensively for its hydrating properties and ability to balance sebum which controls the oil in your skin. Another cell regenerating oil which is suitable for all skin types and a wonderful tonic for under-nourished and dry skin. Used widely across the ranges.
SEXY NECK & CLEAVAGE CREAM - normal skin
NIGHT MOISTURISER - sensitive skin
PALM OIL FREE CLEANSER - all skin.
PALM OIL FREE CLEANSER - oily/teenage skin
SCAR HEALING OIL - all skin
HANDS ELBOWS KNEES CREAM - all skin
PATCHOULI
A thick dark resin type substance with a strong aroma. Wonderful for scars, inflammation and healing open wound injuries. Cooling (Menopausal) and regenerating this oil is a go to ingredient where quick repair is necessary.
TRADIE HAND CREAM - for men and women
ROSEMARY
From the thin leaved herb, this pungent oil is used in small dilutions. Known for its properties to address open pores, blemishes and some conditions like eczema and dermatitis. Cell regeneration and healing its included in products especially for Normal skin.
SEXY NECK & CLEAVAGE CREAM - normal skin
SCAR HEALING OIL - all skin
ROSEWOOD
Used extensively for its repairing qualities with all skin types. Cell Regenerating and included across the ranges for its scar tissue repairing ability in moisturisers. Its cooling effect is an addition to the Balancing Range to help control Hot flushes.
SEXY NECK & CLEAVAGE CREAM - normal skin
NIGHT MOISTURISER - sensitive skin
ANYTIME MOISTURISER - oily skin
REPAIRING NIGHT TREATMENT - oily/teenage skin
TWILIGHT ENRICHMENT TREATMENT - mature skin
BALANCING BODY OIL - all skin especially hormonal
TRADIE HAND CREAM - for men and women
SANDALWOOD NUT
Harvested in Australia this is a relatively new essential oil. High in anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Included for its moisturising and soothing properties for most skin types and helps to keep skin hydrated.
NIGHT MOISTURISER - sensitive skin
BALANCING BODY OIL - all skin especially hormonal
ALOE VERA GEL
Aloe Gel is perhaps the most widely recognised herbal remedy in the western world today, used to relieve thermal burn and sunburn, promote wound healing, and moisturise and soften skin. We use this in all our Serums, Moisturisers, Hand Creams, Body Washes and Shaving Oil. USED IN MANY OF DEVINE OIL PRODUCTS.