| apricot kernel oil |
prunus armeniaca
Apricot kernel oil has a light texture which makes it suitable for use as a face or body oil. It softens, smoothes and protects the skin and helps prevent moisture loss. |
| aqua |
Purified water is an essential component for healthy looking skin and hair, as it cleans and moisturises. It is also necessary to dissolve water-soluble ingredients in a product and therefore forms the base of most of Perfect Potion's products. |
| cetearyl olivate |
Derived from olive oil, cetearyl olivate is an emulsifier that is often blended with sorbitan olivate. Together, these emulsifiers help mix oil- and water-based ingredients and help to give a product a luxurious, smooth feel. It also imparts moisturising properties to the skin. |
| citric acid |
Citric acid naturally occurs in the human body and also in plants, especially citrus fruits. Regulates pH levels and helps preserve products. |
| potassium sorbate |
Derived from salt of sorbic acid.
Potassium sorbate is used widely in the food and cosmetics industries as a preservative.
Products used in:
Calendula Infused Hand Cream, Chamomile Shampoo, Cocoa Butter Body Lotion, Cool Mint Body Mist, Detox Body Buff, Eros Body Wash, Frankincense and Rose Moisture Cream, Furry Animal Shampoo, Green Tea and Jasmine Body Wash, Marigold Conditioner, Moisture Cream Base, Pure Rose Hand Cream, Purify Cleansing Gel, Purify Fine Tuning Solution, Relax Body Wash, Replenish Fine Tuning Solution, Rosemary Conditioner, Rosemary Shampoo, Sandalwood and Palmarosa Moisture Cream, Soothe Cleansing Gel, Soothe Fine Tuning Solution, Vanilla Bean Double Cream, Wild Lime and Vetiver Shaving Foam, Zest Body Wash. |
| sodium benzoate |
Derived from sodium salt of benzoic acid.
In the food and cosmetics industries sodium benzoate is used as a preservative, effectively killing most yeasts, bacteria and fungi.
Products used in:
Calendula Infused Hand Cream, Chamomile Shampoo, Cocoa Butter Body Lotion, Cool Mint Body Mist, Detox Body Buff, Eros Body Wash, Frankincense and Rose Moisture Cream, Furry Animal Shampoo, Green Tea and Jasmine Body Wash, Marigold Conditioner, Moisture Cream Base, Pure Rose Hand Cream, Purify Cleansing Gel, Purify Fine Tuning Solution, Relax Body Wash, Replenish Fine Tuning Solution, Rosemary Conditioner, Rosemary Shampoo, Sandalwood and Palmarosa Moisture Cream, Soothe Cleansing Gel, Soothe Fine Tuning Solution, Vanilla Bean Double Cream, Wild Lime and Vetiver Shaving Foam, Zest Body Wash. |
| sorbitan olivate |
Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier that is often blended with cetearyl olivate. Together, these emulsifiers help mix oil- and water-based ingredients and help to give a product a luxurious, smooth feel. It also imparts moisturising properties to the skin. |
| stearic acid |
Derived from palm oil.
Stearic acid is used to emulsify the ingredients and give the product a smooth finish. It also helps to soften the skin and hair and give structure to creams, lotions and masks.
Products used in:
Calendula Infused Hand Cream, Cooling Foot and Leg Lotion, Eros Body Lotion, Green Tea and Jasmine Body Lotion, Green Tea Purifying Mask, Moisture Cream Base, Pure Rose Hand Cream, Relax Body Lotion, Sandalwood and Palmarosa Moisture Cream. |
| sweet almond oil |
prunus amygdalus dulcis
A light, easily absorbed oil which makes an excellent base for a massage oil. It can also be used to nourish and soften the skin. |
| vitamin E |
tocopherol
A strong antioxidant. Vitamin E works to soften skin and reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. |