Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash

Water is the foundation of the water phase and solvent for hydrophilic (water-loving) substances.

Sesame oil is excellently suited as a massage oil and for the care of pale, dry skin, but also as a hair conditioning agent. It has good antioxidant and skin caring properties and is an excellent carrier oil for active ingredients. It contains a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic and oleic acid, as well as phytosterols and vitamin E (especially gamma-tocopherol).

Coco-Glucosides are mild, washing-active substances with decent detergency and foaming power. They are produced from vegetable oils and are therefore readily biodegradable. Coco-Glucosides are also especially well-suited to cleanse sensitive skin.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild surfactant with very good cleaning properties and a very good foam performance. It is very suitable for cleaning sensitive skin. Vegetable oils and sugar are the raw materials that are used for the production of this detergent.

Glycerin is a natural component of fats and oils, which consist mainly of triglycerides (a combination of glycerin and three fatty acids). The glycerin that Weleda uses is obtained exclusively from plant oils. Glycerin is used as a moisturiser in cosmetic products as it is able to release the water it absorbs. Glycerin also makes oil-in-water emulsions easier to spread and has a smoothing and protecting effect on the skin.

Carrageenan is the collective name for a group of long-chain carbohydrates (polysaccharides), which are contained in the cells of various red algae. Carrageenan is used as a natural gelling and bulking agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator and improves consistency.

Fragrance (Perfume) is the collective name for raw materials that are used to perfume cosmetic products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixtures of natural essential oils. Synthetic fragrances are not utilised.

The orange-yellow to red Sea Buckthorn Oils are valuable active substance oils that are characterised by a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and carotenoids. Sea Buckthorn Oils have regenerating, antioxidant and intensive skin care properties.

Rosemary leaves contain the essential rosemary oil, caffeic acid derivatives, flavonoids and triterpenes. Rosemary leaf extracts have a tonic effect. They are suitable as ingredients in skin care products for tired, pale skin.

Lactic Acid is a natural ingredient of the protective acid mantle of the skin. This raw material is used in emulsions to regulate the pH-value.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild surfactant with very good cleaning properties and a very good foam performance. It is very suitable for cleaning sensitive skin. Vegetable oils and sugar are the raw materials that are used to manufacture this detergent.

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide), which is used as a natural gelling agent, emulsion stabilizer, binder and viscosity regulator.

Limonene belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Limonene is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Linalool belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Linalool is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Citral belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Citral is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.