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Cosmetic ingredients glossary

The 135 ingredients in our formulas: their INCI name, what they do and the products our formulators use them in.

  • 135 ingredients
  • 23 from Moroccan tradition
  • 100 % used in our formulas

All ingredients from A to Z

135 ingredients

Actives

Folic acid

FOLIC ACID

Vitamin B9, added to face creams to support skin renewal.

Used in: face cream, face serum, body lotion / cream
Actives

Mandelic acid

MANDELIC ACID

A large-molecule AHA, gentler on sensitive skin, used in creams and scrubs.

Used in: face cream, face scrubOur formulas: Nila cream
Extracts and essential oils

Star anise

ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT POWDER

A powdered spice used in face scrubs.

Used in: face scrub
Clays, powders and exfoliants

Green clay

ILLITE

A purifying, absorbent clay, ideal for masks for combination to oily skin.

Used in: face mask, body scrubOur formulas: Green clay mask
Extracts and essential oilsMoroccan heritage

White wormwood

ARTEMISIA HERBA-ALBA LEAF POWDER

A plant from Morocco's high plateaus, used in traditional hair care.

Used in: anti-hair-loss / smoothing hair care
Extracts and essential oils

Oat

AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT

A soothing, softening extract suited to sensitive skin.

Used in: face cleanser, magnesium oil
Clays, powders and exfoliants

Bentonite

BENTONITE

A highly absorbent clay that draws out impurities in purifying masks.

Used in: face maskOur formulas: Activated charcoal tooth powder
Oils, butters and waxes

Cocoa butter

THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER

A rich, protective butter, the base of lip balms and body butters.

Used in: lip balm, face cleanser, body butter / balmOur formulas: Shea and cocoa balm
Oils, butters and waxes

Mango butter

MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER

A melting, nourishing butter, ideal in masks and styling creams.

Used in: hair mask, leave-in / styling cream, face cleanserOur formulas: Shea and mango massage butter, Castor and mango balm
Actives

Bisabolol

BISABOLOL

A soothing active derived from chamomile, valued in products for sensitive skin.

Used in: face serum, face cream, magnesium oilOur formulas: Hyaluronic acid serum, Retinol night cream
Extracts and essential oils

Rosewood

ANIBA ROSAEODORA WOOD OIL

A soft-scented essential oil used in mists and body lotions.

Used in: scented mist, magnesium oil, body lotion / cream
Extracts and essential oils

Boswellia

BOSWELLIA CARTERII GUM

Frankincense resin used in body lotions, serums and masks.

Used in: body lotion / cream, face serum, face mask
Actives

Camphor

CAMPHOR

A cooling active used in massage oils and creams.

Used in: pure plant oil, face cream, body / massage oil
Extracts and essential oils

Cinnamon

CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK POWDER

Powdered cinnamon bark, used in face masks.

Used in: face maskOur formulas: Cedar and cinnamon massage oil
Extracts and essential oils

Cardamom

ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL

A spicy, fresh essential oil used in oral care.

Used in: oral careOur formulas: Refreshing mint mouth spray
Extracts and essential oilsMoroccan heritage

Carob

CERATONIA SILIQUA FRUIT EXTRACT

Carob extract, from one of Morocco's signature fruits, used in face serums.

Used in: face serum
Extracts and essential oilsMoroccan heritage

Atlas cedar

CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK OIL

A woody essential oil from the Middle Atlas, valued for its scent in hair and face care.

Used in: face cream, hair serum, hair oilRead the full profile
Extracts and essential oils

Lemon

CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT

A fruit extract used in radiance masks, serums and creams.

Used in: face mask, face serum, face creamOur formulas: Cypress light-legs oil
Extracts and essential oils

Lemon (essential oil)

CITRUS LIMON FRUIT OIL

A fresh, invigorating essential oil for creams, cleansers and hair care.

Used in: face cream, face cleanser, hair serum
Extracts and essential oils

Citronella

CYMBOPOGON WINTERIANUS HERB OIL

A fresh essential oil used in mosquito-repellent blends.

Used in: repellent & blends, face cream
Extracts and essential oils

Clove

EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS BUD OIL

A warm, spicy essential oil used in scalp care.

Used in: hair oil, scalp scrub, shampooOur formulas: Rosemary and black seed oil
Extracts and essential oils

Copaiba

COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN OIL

A resin essential oil used in oral care.

Used in: oral care
Extracts and essential oils

Turmeric

CURCUMA LONGA RHIZOME EXTRACT

An antioxidant extract used in radiance serums, toners and masks.

Used in: face serum, toner, face maskOur formulas: Turmeric toner
Extracts and essential oils

Cypress

CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS OIL

A woody, fresh essential oil used in care oils.

Used in: pure plant oilOur formulas: Cypress light-legs oil
Extracts and essential oils

Rice extract

ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT

An extract valued in hair care and creams for its gentleness.

Used in: leave-in / styling cream, face cream, styling gel / waxOur formulas: Unscented massage lotion
Extracts and essential oils

Wintergreen

GAULTHERIA FRAGRANTISSIMA OIL

A warming essential oil used in massage blends.

Used in: repellent & blends
Extracts and essential oils

Geranium

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL

A floral essential oil used in blends and creams.

Used in: repellent & blends, face cream, face mask
Extracts and essential oils

Ginseng

PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT

A toning root extract used in shampoos and face care.

Used in: shampoo, face mask, face cream
Clays, powders and exfoliantsMoroccan heritage

Henna

LAWSONIA INERMIS LEAF POWDER

Powdered henna leaves, a traditional ingredient of Moroccan hammam care.

Used in: black soap / beldi, soapRead the full profile
Extracts and essential oils

Hibiscus

HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER POWDER

Powdered hibiscus flower, used in masks and creams.

Used in: face mask, face cream
Extracts and essential oils

Garlic oil

ALLIUM SATIVUM BULB OIL

A traditional ingredient in strengthening hair oils.

Used in: hair oil, hair spray, shampooOur formulas: Two-phase hair oil
Extracts and essential oils

Onion oil

ALLIUM CEPA BULB OIL

An ingredient in traditional hair oils for tired hair.

Used in: hair oil
Oils, butters and waxes

Baobab oil

ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL

A nourishing African oil used in styling creams.

Used in: leave-in / styling cream
Oils, butters and waxes

Mustard oil

BRASSICA NIGRA SEED OIL

A traditional oil in strengthening hair care.

Used in: hair oil, hair serum, face maskOur formulas: Castor hair oil
Oils, butters and waxesMoroccan heritage

Date seed oil

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA SEED OIL

Oil from date pits, the fruit of the oases, used in hair oils and black soap.

Used in: hair oil, body / massage oil, black soap / beldi
Oils, butters and waxes

Pumpkin seed oil

CUCURBITA PEPO SEED OIL

An oil rich in fatty acids, used in hair oils and serums.

Used in: hair oil, hair serumOur formulas: Anti-hair-loss hair oil, Two-phase hair oil
Oils, butters and waxes

Sesame oil

SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL

A nourishing oil used in hair care and massage oils.

Used in: hair oil, sun protection, face creamOur formulas: Tanning sun oil, Verbena post-scrub oil
Oils, butters and waxes

Soybean oil

GLYCINE SOJA OIL

A versatile vegetable oil, the base of many hair oils and of black soap.

Used in: hair oil, black soap / beldi, soapOur formulas: Traditional argan soap
Clays, powders and exfoliantsMoroccan heritage

Jujube (sidr)

ZIZIPHUS LOTUS LEAF POWDER

Powdered jujube leaves, used in the hammam to cleanse and care for the scalp.

Used in: black soap / beldi, scalp scrub, hair oilRead the full profile
ActivesMoroccan heritage

Camel milk

CAMEL MILK

A traditional milk from southern Morocco, valued for its nourishing properties in creams and cleansers.

Used in: face cream, face cleanser, face serum
Actives

Goat milk

GOAT MILK

A gentle, nourishing milk used in creams for dry and sensitive skin.

Used in: face cream
Extracts and essential oils

Litsea cubeba (May Chang)

LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL

An essential oil with verbena-like notes, used in lotions and care oils.

Used in: magnesium oil, toner, face serum
Extracts and essential oils

Marjoram

ORIGANUM MAJORANA LEAF

An aromatic herb used in powdered form in scrubs.

Used in: face scrubOur formulas: Rosemary dry salt scrub
Extracts and essential oilsMoroccan heritage

Myrtle

MYRTUS COMMUNIS LEAF

Myrtle leaves, a plant of traditional Moroccan beauty rituals, used in oils and scrubs.

Used in: hair oil, face scrubOur formulas: Rosemary dry salt scrub
Extracts and essential oils

Sweet orange

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL

A fruity essential oil that scents shower gels.

Used in: shower gelOur formulas: Lavender massage oil
Extracts and essential oils

Oregano

ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF POWDER

Powdered oregano leaves, used in soaps and scrubs.

Used in: soap, face scrub
Extracts and essential oils

Patchouli

POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF OIL

A woody, earthy essential oil used in hair oils.

Used in: hair oil
Extracts and essential oils

Petitgrain bigarade

CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA LEAF/TWIG OIL

An essential oil with green, floral notes, used in serums.

Used in: face serum
Clays, powders and exfoliantsMoroccan heritage

Chickpea

CICER ARIETINUM SEED POWDER

Chickpea flour, a traditional mask ingredient for a clear complexion.

Used in: face mask
Actives

Pea protein

HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN

Plant proteins that give hair strength and volume, in shampoos.

Used in: shampoo
Actives

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein

HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PG-PROPYL SILANETRIOL

Plant proteins that strengthen and protect the hair fiber, in masks or leave-ins.

Used in: leave-in / styling cream, hair mask
Actives

Retinol

RETINOL

Vitamin A, the benchmark active in anti-aging care, used in encapsulated form for better tolerance.

Used in: face cream, face serumOur formulas: Retinol serum, Retinol night cream
Extracts and essential oils

Rosemary powder

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF POWDER

Ground rosemary leaves, used in hair oils and hair soaps.

Used in: hair oil, anti-hair-loss / smoothing hair care, soap
Extracts and essential oils

Sandalwood

AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA BARK OIL

A woody essential oil used in masks and intimate care.

Used in: face mask, intimate care
Extracts and essential oils

Common sage

SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT

A purifying herb used in hair oils and hair sprays.

Used in: hair oil
Extracts and essential oils

Spirulina

SPIRULINA PLATENSIS POWDER

A nutrient-rich microalga, used in powder form in face masks.

Used in: face mask
Actives

Tetrapeptide-30

TETRAPEPTIDE-30

A peptide used in care designed to even out skin tone and brighten the skin.

Used in: leave-in / styling cream, face cream, face serum
Extracts and essential oilsMoroccan heritage

Thyme

THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF

An aromatic herb from the Moroccan pharmacopoeia, used in body mists and intimate care.

Used in: scented body mist, intimate care, eye contour care
Extracts and essential oils

Ylang-ylang

CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL

A rich, floral essential oil used in scrubs.

Used in: face scrub
Actives

Zinc PCA

ZINC PCA

A zinc salt that helps control shine on oily skin and scalps.

Used in: body lotion / cream, hair sprayOur formulas: Cooling scalp spray
How to read it

How do you read an INCI list?

INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is the international naming system used to identify each ingredient on cosmetic packaging. It is mandatory in the European Union.

  1. 01In descending order

    Ingredients are listed from the highest to the lowest concentration at the time they are added.

  2. 02Below 1%, any order

    Ingredients present at less than 1% may be listed in any order, after the others.

  3. 03Latin names for plants

    Plants go by their botanical name: argan oil becomes ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL.

  4. 04Fragrance and allergens

    Fragrance appears under the word PARFUM; above a set threshold, certain allergens must be named individually.

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Frequently asked questions about cosmetic ingredients

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What is an ingredient's INCI name?

The INCI name (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is the standardized name that identifies an ingredient on a cosmetic label. It is the same in every country that uses it: argan oil is written ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, hyaluronic acid SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How is the ingredient list on a cosmetic product ordered?

Ingredients are listed in descending order of concentration at the time they are added. Those present at less than 1% may be listed in any order, after the others. Fragrance appears under the word PARFUM, and certain allergens are named individually.

Which Moroccan ingredients do you use?

Among others, we use argan oil, prickly pear seed oil, ghassoul, Damask rose water, orange blossom water, nila, aker fassi, Atlas cedar and jujube leaf powder, ingredients rooted in the Moroccan beauty tradition.

Can I supply my own ingredient for my formula?

Yes, after a case-by-case review by our R&D team: origin, technical data sheet, safety data sheet, stability and preservation tests. We only include it if the quality and safety of the finished product are guaranteed. See our formulation lab.

Does this glossary list all your ingredients?

No. It presents a selection of the ingredients most used in our formulas. Our raw materials catalog is broader: ask our formulators whether a specific ingredient can go into your range.