The Glossary · Issue 001 16 ingredients
Every ingredient. Explained. Hover or tap any compartment in the specimen tray to find that botanical's full entry below. Every ingredient is sourced under the relevant ABS framework where applicable.
Marula Rooibos Honeybush Baobab Cape Aloe Ferox Devil's Claw Fynbos Bakuchiol Niacinamide Hover a compartment · click to jump to entry
Activated Charcoal Carbo activatus
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Activated Charcoal Carbo activatus
Natural impurity binding via physical adsorption, gentle surface detoxification
Source: Coconut shell-derived, steam-activated, food-grade
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Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
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Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Primary aromatic in VV-12; parasympathetic-activating linalool source; well-documented sensorial calm
Source: High-altitude Provençal farms, France; also from small Bulgarian cooperative growers
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Niacinamide Vitamin B3
✕ Niacinamide Vitamin B3
Barrier-supporting, brightening, sebum-balancing
Source: Synthetic, pharmaceutical-grade, sourced via Korean specialty actives suppliers.
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Argireline Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
✕ Argireline Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Expression-line softening peptide
Source: Synthetic peptide, manufactured by Lipotec under the Argireline trademark.
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GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1
✕ GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1
Regenerative copper peptide, well-evidenced
Source: Synthetic peptide-copper complex, manufactured by Sino Peptide and other K-beauty grade suppliers.
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Matrixyl 3000 Palmitoyl peptide complex
✕ Matrixyl 3000 Palmitoyl peptide complex
Dermal repair signalling, collagen and matrix support
Source: Synthetic peptide complex, manufactured by Sederma (France) under trademark.
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Bakuchiol Psoralea corylifolia
✕ Bakuchiol Psoralea corylifolia
Plant-derived retinol-equivalent, well-tolerated
Source: Synthetically standardised from Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, sourced via certified suppliers in India.
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Chamomile Anthemis nobilis
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Chamomile Anthemis nobilis
Aqueous base carrier in VV-12; mild skin-calming properties on fabric and skin contact
Source: Steam-distilled hydrosol from organically-grown Roman chamomile, France and Morocco
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Baobab Adansonia digitata
✕ Baobab Adansonia digitata
Cold-pressed, fatty-acid balanced, vitamin E rich carrier oil
Source: Limpopo Province, South Africa, and Northern Mozambique
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Cape Aloe Ferox Aloe ferox
✕ Cape Aloe Ferox Aloe ferox
Polysaccharide-rich barrier active, anti-inflammatory
Source: Eastern and Western Cape, South Africa
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Devil's Claw Harpagophytum procumbens
✕ Devil's Claw Harpagophytum procumbens
Anti-inflammatory phytochemical, traditionally used for joint discomfort
Source: Kalahari Basin, Namibia and Botswana
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Fynbos Cape Floral Kingdom blend
✕ Fynbos Cape Floral Kingdom blend
Cape Floral Kingdom essential oil blend, aromatic, antioxidant
Source: Western Cape, South Africa
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Honeybush Cyclopia genistoides
✕ Honeybush Cyclopia genistoides
Indigenous polyphenol antioxidant, mangiferin-rich
Source: Cape Honeybush Tea Company, Eastern Cape
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Marula Sclerocarya birrea
✕ Marula Sclerocarya birrea
Cold-pressed indigenous oil, oleic-acid-led, antioxidant-rich
Source: Eudafano Women's Cooperative, Northern Namibia
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Rooibos Aspalathus linearis
✕ Rooibos Aspalathus linearis
Indigenous antioxidant, polyphenol-rich
Source: Heiveld Co-op, Suid-Bokkeveld, Cederberg
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Goat Milk Capra aegagrus hircus
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Goat Milk Capra aegagrus hircus
Lactic acid source for gentle resurfacing; emollient fat content; pH-buffering during saponification
Source: Small-scale farm cooperatives, Western Cape, South Africa
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