Shower Bar Geranium & Litsea Cubeba

Sodium Palmate is the sodium salt of fatty acids of palm oil. It is derived from the saponification of palm oil and is used as a soap and as a detergent substance.

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

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.

Sodium Cocoate is the sodium salt of the fatty acid of coconut oil. It is derived from the saponification of coconut oil and is used as a soap and as a detergent substance.

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.

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.

Shea Butter is a semi-solid, butter-like vegetable fat. The skin-friendly Shea Butter is mainly used to improve consistency. It leaves a fine film on the skin, which has smoothing properties and preserves the moisture of the skin.

Coconut Acid protect soaps from moisture loss and cracking and also contribute to the formation of a rich and creamy soap lather. Coconut Acid is a mixture of free fatty acids that can be extracted from coconut oil in several steps.

Sodium Chloride is used as an adjuvant in the production of cosmetic products, such as soap production. In emulsions, Sodium Chloride has a product-stabilizing and skin-soothing effect.

Sodium Citrate is a salt of citric acid. This raw material is used in small quantities to regulate pH-value.

Phytic acid is a plant-based complexing agent; it also works as a buffer substance and so it has pH-regulating properties.

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.

Citronellol 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 the allergy sufferer. Citronellol is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

Geraniol 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. Geraniol is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.