Ingredient Dictionary

We can understand ingredient lists are very hard to read and understand if you are not familiar with them. To make sure you understand which ingredients our mask includes, we made a dictionary of all the ingredients below.

The ingredient list of the Pink Clay Mask:

Kaolin (KAOLIN CLAY), Aqua (WATER), Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Glycerin (PALM FREE VEGATABLE GLYCERIN), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (ALOE VERA), Argilla (CLAY), Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract (ACAI), Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract (BLACK QUINOA), Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water (WITCH HAZEL), Mangifera Indica Seed Butter (MANGO), Punica Granatum Seed Oil (POMEGRANATE), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (LICORICE), Retinyl Palmitate (VITAMIN A), Tocopherol (VITAMIN E), Undaria Pinnatifida Extract (KELP), Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (ROSEMARY), Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 12490

 

To find the benefits of the ingredients, go to our ingredient page.

Ingredients in alphabetic order: 

Açaí Berry
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
Açaí (pronounced as ''ah-sigh-eee''), is a small berry that mostly grows in the Amazon, South America. It has a deep purple color and is very rich in antioxidants.

  

Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis  leaf juice
Aloe Vera, is a plant extract that is often used in skincare products. It has soothing properties, antioxidant qualities and will hydrate the skin.

 

Aluminium Hydroxide
Aluminium Hydroxide
Aluminium Hydroxide is a colorless, absorbent, mineral powder that functions as an opacifying agent. It has no known skin toxicity.

 

Argilla
Argilla
Argilla is an additional clay we added in our pink clay mask. It works wonders together with the other clays we added in our mask.

 

Black Quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract
Black Quinoa (pronounced as ''keen-wah''), is very rich in fatty acids and contains a lot of vitamins (A, C, E). It has a lot of powerful antioxidants.

 

CL 12490
CL 12490
CL 12490 is seen as a colorant, however, it is a natural mineral powder that occurs naturally (iron oxide). However the legislation requires that this should be seen as a colorant and that is why it is referred as a CL number.

 

Clay
 Kaolin
Clay (or Kaolin) is a gentle cleanser and removes the impurities and dirt from the skin without drying, It reduces oily skin and tones the skin. Naturally occurring clay mineral is often used because of its absorbent properties.

 

Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic skin-softening agent and is also used as a preservative. It ensures that the bacteria will stay out of the mask and that it therefore has a longer shelf life, meaning that you can enjoy it as long as possible.

 

Glycerine
Glycerine
Glycerine (also called glycerin / glycerol) moisturizes the skin and optimizes the texture of the product. Glycerine is an humectant that is present in all fats. It is a skin-restoring ingredient, this means it is naturally found in skin.

 

Hematite Extract
 Hematite Extract
Hematite (also spelled Haematite) is a mineral and is rich in iron. It will bring all power of the earth to the skin tissue. Hematite is a mineral form of iron oxide whose name is derived from the Greek word for blood. This is explainable, because hematite is often red or red-brown.

 

Kelp
Undaria pinnatifida extract
Kelp helps your skin retain moisturize, keeping it hydrated for longer. It is known to reduce the appearance of breakouts. Sea Kelp contains minerals that penetrate the skin and remove toxins. 

 

Lactic Acid
 Lactic Acid
Lactic acid is specifically used to treat hyper pigmentation, age spots, and other factors that contribute to a dull and uneven complexion. Other benefits of AHAs like lactic acid include improved skin tone and reduced pore appearance.

 

Licorice
 Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Licorice works wonders for soothing, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. These properties of the root have been considered responsible for its effectiveness in the treatment of numerous skin disorders, including eczema, dermatitis, impetigo, and traumatized skin.

 

Mango

Mangifera indica (MANGO) seed butter
The Vitamin C in mango butter helps it to boost the skin, brightening it, while the Vitamin A helps to increase the skin's youthful appearance, reducing fine lines. Since mango butter is a rich moisturizer, it is very soothing and healing.

 

Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol is a widely used synthetic preservative that has global approval for use in all cosmetic products in concentrations up to 1%. Used together with ingredients like ethylhexylglycerin (like in our pink clay mask), lower amounts are as effective as the maximum, and that is why we use less then 1%.

 

Polyglyceryl-4 laurate Polyglyceryl-4 laurate

Polyglyceryl-4 laurate is a plant-derived of a polymer of glycerin and lauric acid. This versatile ingredient works as an emulsifier and a cleansing agent. It is used in a lot of skincare products and is considered an 100% safe.

 

Pomegranate Punica granatum sterols

Pomegranate reduces skin inflammation and helps with in skin repair. It is full of antioxidants and is a plant extract. It is used in a lot of skincare products, and can't be missed in our Pink Clay Mask either.

 

Quartz Quartz

Quartz is a mineral (stone) and is a byproduct with the clays we are using in the pink clay mask.

 

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

The nutrients of rosemary can help protect skin cells from damage often caused by the sun and free radicals. Since rosemary has natural antiseptic properties, it's a superior disinfectant for our skin.

 

Sunstone Powder Sunstone powder

Sunstone powder is a mineral and makes sure the beige clay in our mask is beige once it is mixed with all the other ingredients.

 

Retinyl palmitate Vitamin A

Retinyl palmitate helps to stimulate collagen production, increase cellular rejuvenation. It helps decrease pore size and that will help with creating softer and smoother skin. It is an effective antioxidant when applied to the sin. It is found naturally in our skin and helps protect the skin from UV light exposure.

 

Tocopherol Vitamin E

Essential nutrient with anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin E helps support the immune system, cell function and skin health. It's an antioxidant, making it effective at combating the effects of free radicals produced by the metabolism of food and toxins in the environment.

 

Witch Hazel 		Hamamelis virginiana bark/twig extract

When applied to the skin, witch hazel have the potential to ease irritation, injury, and inflammation. Some of the most common uses include acne, inflammatory conditions and sunburn.