Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

INCI: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe Vera Juice has a variety of uses in cosmetics as a soothing and calming additive. It has anti-inflammatory properties and moisturizing properties. It is 100% natural. Aloe Vera contains vitamin A, B, C, and E. It is used in Natural Instinct products to promote smooth and soft skin for a extended period after use. It generates new cells excellent for skin healing. It also contains antioxidants for counteracting the aging process.

Function: emollient, humectants, oral care, skin conditioning

Apricot Kernel Oil

INCI: Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil is finely textured oil that is easily absorbed into the skin. It is excellent for dry, sensitive and dehydrated skin. It is 100% natural. It is ideal for use on sensitive skin. It is excellent on fine wrinkles and revitalizing the skin. It softens the skin and provides a healthy skin glow. It is very stable and sometimes used as a replacement for mineral oil in cosmetics.

Function: emollient, skin conditioning

Avocado Oil

INCI: Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado Oil is used for its ability to penetrate the skin and act as an emollient to moisturize the skin. It is 100% natural. It is very useful for sun damaged or dehydrated skin as it acts to regenerate and rejuvenate the skin and soften the tissue. It consists principally of the glycerides of fatty acids. It is rich in Vitamin A, B1, B2, D and E as well as Lecithin and Potassium. 

Function: emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning, surfactant

Bergamot Essential Oil

INCI: Bergamot Oil

Bergamot Oil has both antiseptic and antibiotic therapeutic properties. It is 100% natural. Bergamot oil can be used to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea (excessive oiliness). It is commonly used in rinse off products for the skin because if left in contact with the skin for a period of time it may have the possibility of photosensitizing the skin. It has a sharp citrus scent which is excellent for providing a beautiful natural fresh fragrance to a product.

Function: masking

Burdock Root Extract

INCI: Arctium Majus Root Extract

Burdock Root Oil is rich in essential fatty acids it is commonly used to treat skin problems such as eczema, hives, and acne. It is certified organic. Burdock root oil can also be used on the hair providing hair revitalization. When applied to the scalp Burdock can help reverse scalp conditions such as dandruff and hair loss. Combining Nettle extract and burdock extract results in a synergistic effect compared to each individual component.

Function: skin conditioning

Calendula Flower Extract

Calendula Flower Extract is derived from the plant commonly known as the Pot Marigold. It is 100% natural. It has renowned anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Function: masking, perfuming, skin conditioning

Calendula Flower Oil

INCI: Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil

Calendula Oil is a mild oil excellent for people with sensitive skin. It is 100% natural. Calendula has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti fungal properties. These properties make Calendula an ideal product for people with skin disorders. It can be used for extremely dry and chapped skin making the skin soft, silky and smooth. Calendula oil also possesses a beautiful and unique perfume.

Function: masking, perfuming, skin conditioning

Carrot Seed Oil

INCI: Daucus Carota Fruit Oil

Carrot Oil is an antioxidant and therefore a natural method of reducing the free radicals in skin and hair, resulting in hair colour protection and anti-aging. It is 100% natural. It is high in vitamins B, C, D and E. These properties make it effective as a moisturiser for dry and damaged skin. As its high in Vitamin E and fatty acids it results in holding the moisture in the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It is also used for natural colouring of Natural Instinct products.

Function: perfuming

Castor Seed Oil

Castor Seed Oil is 100% naturally derived oil from the castor bean. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient though its unique property is that when dry it forms a solid film that can have water binding properties. It is an ideal occlusive barrier for the skin.

Function: emollient, masking, moisturising, skin conditioning, soothing

Chamomile Essential Oil

INCI: Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Oil

Chamomile Oil is used in Natural Instinct products for its skin conditioning properties and perfume.

Function: masking, skin conditioning

Chamomile Extract

INCI: Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract

Chamomile Extract is used for is beautiful perfume and also used as a skin conditioning agent. The Chamomile Extract used in Natural Instinct products is certified organic. Chamomile is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic powers. It is excellent for use on sensitive skin.

Function: masking, perfuming, skin conditioning

Cocoa Butter

INCI: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Cocoa Butter is used for its rich emollient properties on the skin. The cocoa butter extracted from the Thenobroma Cacao plant is excellent for dry skin. Cocoa Butter also contains natural antioxidants to prevent the product from going rancid. It is extremely stable in product formulations.

Function: emollient, masking, skin conditioning, skin protecting

Evening Primrose Oil

INCI: Oenothera Biennis Oil

Evening Primrose Oil is used on the hair to give a brilliant shine. It is 100% natural. It is rich in poly-unsaturated Omega 6 Fatty Acids which are necessary for the body to complete numerous functions. When applied to the skin it possesses hydrating properties to moisturize and soften the skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties which have been known to improve acne, eczema, psoriasis and other skin problems.

Function: emollient

Grape Seed Extract

INCI: Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape Seed Extract is a natural plant extract used to condition the skin. It is certified organic. It contains proanthocyanidins which is a potent antioxidant. It possesses restructuring and regenerating properties which allows for excellent moisturisation. It is a lightly textured oil that is non-comedogenic.

Function: anti dandruff, antimicrobial, antioxidant, oral care, skin protecting,

Green Tea Extract

Green Tea Leaf Extract is a 100% natural ingredient that is derived from the leaves of the tea Camellia Sinensis. Its powerful antioxidant properties are being used in Natural Instinct products to protect the skin from the harsh surrounding environment. The Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology (Dec 2001) stated that the polyphenols are the active ingredients in Green Tea and possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties.

Function: antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, emollient, humectant, masking, skin conditioning, tonic, skin protecting

Horsetail Extract

INCI: Equisetum Arvense Extract

Horsetail Extract can be used to heal wounds and provide an anti-inflammatory effect. The Horsetail Extract used in Natural Instinct is certified organic. It has a high content of silica which results in softening and smoothing the skin promoting collagen production. It improves the texture and tone of skin, hair and nails.

Function: soothing, emollient, astringent, tonic

Hypericum Oil

INCI: Hypericum Perforatum Oil

Hypericum Oil is used in products to add moisture to the skin. The Hypericum plant is commonly known as St John’s Wort It contains antiviral compounds and immune boosting chemicals known as flavonoids, which helps protect against viral, bacterial and fungal infections.

Function: emollient

Jojoba Seed Oil

INCI: : Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Jojoba Oil is a botanical extract of the seed of the jojoba tree (Simmondsia chinenis). It is 100% natural. It is used in Natural Instinct products for moisturisation. In hair care products it produces shine and moisturizes the scalp to prevent dandruff. The molecule structure of jojoba oil is very similar to the natural oil that is produced by the sebaceous glands in the scalp. The natural scalp oil is known as “sebum” It is a well known fact that sebum is required for proper moisturisation of beautiful and healthy hair.

Function: skin conditioning, emollient

Lavender Essential Oil

INCI: Lavendula Angustifolia Oil

Lavender Oil is used to provide a beautiful fragrance to Natural Instinct Products. It is 100% natural. It has anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, and tonic therapeutic effects on the skin. It balances the skin making it ideal for all skin types. It can also be used to treat acne.

Function: perfuming, masking, tonic

Lavender Flower Extract

INCI: Lavendula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender Extract is used to provide a beautiful fragrance to Natural Instinct Products. It is traditionally used as a perfume due to its aroma. It is 100% natural and certified organic. It is considered one of the most useful and versatile essences. It has skin improving properties due to its antiseptic and antifungal properties. It is used to treat skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, wrinkles and other inflammations. It heals sunburn and wounds quickly as it aids in the formation of scar tissues. Lavender disinfects the scalp and skin. It is often used to alleviate stress and anxiety due to its calming aroma.

Function: perfuming

Lemon Essential Oil

INCI: Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil

Lemon Oil has an energizing fragrance to relieve stress and insomnia. It is 100% natural. It is an excellent ingredient to detoxify and reveal fresh skin. Its antiseptic properties make it suitable for treating acne and other skin disorders. It is excellent for oily skin. It can be used on the hair for removing dandruff. It promotes strong, shiny and healthy hair.

Function: masking

Lemongrass Leaf Powder

Ground Lemongrass Powder has antibacterial properties. It is 100% natural and is ideal for use in personal care and home cleaning products.

Function: lemongrass leaf powder

Macadamia Seed Oil

INCI: Macadamia Intergrifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia Oil is used in Natural Instincts products for hydrating the skin. It is 100% natural. It contains Palmitoleic acid which closely resembles the sebum in the skin. This promotes softness and elasticity in the skin. It is non greasy.

Function: skin conditioning

Mandarin Essential Oil

INCI: Citrus Nobilis Oil

Mandarin Oil is used in Natural Instinct products to cleanse dull and dry skin and reveal fresh toned skin. It is 100% natural. It may assist in preventing stretch marks. It has antiseptic properties and therefore can prevent bacterial infections and prevent wounds from getting infected.

Function: masking, tonic

Mango Seed Butter

INCI: Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Mango Butter is commonly used for soaps and mositurisers. It is derived 100% from natural plant sources. When applied to the skin it has strong moisturizing, softening and hydration properties. It makes your skin luxuriously soft and supple. When applied to the skin it has been reported to have a protective effect against UV radiation. Mango Butter is high in antioxidants which protects your skin from the external environment.

Function: emollient, skin conditioning

Micro-Mineral Zinc Oxide

Micro-Mineral™ Zinc Oxide is our exclusive zinc oxide used in all Natural Instinct suncare products. This unique technology utilises micron sized Zinc Oxide (non-nano) while maintaining amazing performance as a broad-spectrum UV filter. It is almost completely transparent when applied to the skin and provide an excellent physical barrier to the environment.

Function: physical barrier to the sun

Nettle Leaf Extract

INCI: Lamium Album Extract

Nettle Extract is 100% natural. A combination of nettle extract and burdock extract have a synergistic effect on the scalp to make the hair shine, extra strength and body, natural treatment for hair loss and dandruff.

Function: astringent, masking

Orange Blossom Water

INCI: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water

Orange Flower Water is invigorating to the skin and is used in Natural Instinct products to tone the skin. It helps cleanse the skin and close pores excellent for use on the face. It is 100% natural.

Function: skin conditioning

Pro-Vitamin B5

INCI: Panthenol

Pro-Vitamin B5 is commonly used in hair conditioners as it gives the hair moisture and shine. It is commonly known as Pro-vitamin B5. Over time it may improve the structure and condition of the hair due to its repairing effects. It leaves a protective thin layer on the hair shaft resulting in elasticity from the inside and shine from the outside. It also prevents damage cause by overheating of the hair (such as from styling). It is also used on the skin for moisturizing and softening skin with some anti-inflammatory effects for irritated skin. It is derived from plant based natural sources

Function: anti-static, hair conditioning, skin conditioning

Rose Flower Water

INCI: Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Rose Water is a beautiful ingredient suitable for all skin types. It is made from the distilled water of roses. It is used in Natural Instinct products to soften, hydrate, tone and soothe the skin. Rose water also has anti septic and anti bacterial properties therefore it is also used for certain skin problems such as eczema, acne. It can also be applied to the scalp and hair for extra shine.

Function: masking and skin conditioning

Rosehip Fruit Extract

INCI: Rosa Eglanteria Flower Extract

Rosehip Extract used in Natural Instinct products is certified organic. It is soothing and rejuvenating on the skin. It is high in Vitamin C and Polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants which are excellent in preventing aging and protecting the skin from the harsh environment.

Function: astringent, skin conditioning, tonic

Rosehip Seed Oil

INCI: Rosa Eglanteria Seed Oil

Rosehip Oil is penetrates the skin quickly providing rapid moisturisation of the skin. It is high in vitamin C and therefore is also good for healing and anti-aging. It is 100% natural and excellent for treating sun damaged skin, scars, and stretched skin. Rosehip oil causes the cells to produce more collagen and elastin making skin appear more supple and smoother.

Function: skin conditioning, emollient

Rosewood Essential Oil

INCI: Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Rosewood Oil can be used for all skin types as it has a balancing effect on the skin. It is 100% natural, derived from the volatile oil of the wood (Aniba Rosaedora) It is used in Natural Instinct products to tone, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin. It is superb to use on sensitive skin. It has anti septic and anti bacterial properties making it excellent for problematic skin.It reduces sebum production and prevents breakouts. It has also been associated with reducing stress marks. It is said to be a tissue regenerator and cell stimulant.

Function: astringent, masking, perfuming, skin conditioning, tonic 

Safflower Seed Oil

INCI: Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Safflower Oil is used to revive dull and lifeless hair. It is 100% natural. It is used in Natural Instinct moisturizers as it is a fatty acid that can prevent dryness and moisturize the skin. It can be used as a natural emulsifier for formulations that have both oil and water phases. It is very gentle and safe for sensitive and baby skin.

Function: emulsifying

Sesame Seed Oil

Sesame Seed Oil is a cold pressed vegetable oil. It is 100% natural and possesses excellent spreading and cleansing properties.

Function: emollient, hair and skin conditioning, masking

Shea Butter

INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea Butter is a gentle product used on the skin primarily for skin hydration. It is 100% naturally sourced. It has a high content of non-saponifiable fatty acids which are excellent for moisturizing and for elasticity of the skin. It regulates the amount of sebum on the skin. It is easily absorbed into the skin and has the ability to decrease wrinkles. It has anti-inflammatory properties making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Function: skin conditioning, viscosity controlling

Sweet Almond Oil

INCI: Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is extracted from almonds and is easily absorbed into the skin. It adds moisture to the skin and also has healing properties due to its high fatty acid content. It is a 100% natural cold pressed vegetable oil. It has the ability to protect and nourish the skin against harsh and cold weather conditions keeping it hydrated. It has the ability to balance the loss of moisture from the skin, reduce wrinkles and increase the elasticity of the skin.

Function: skin conditioning

Vitamin E

Tocopherol is a naturally derived Vitamin E. It has powerful anti-oxidant and skin regenerative properties. It protects the skin against environmental factors including UV radiation and pollution. It also has excellent moisturisation and skin softening properties.

Function: antioxidant, masking, skin conditioning

Walnut Shell Powder

Ground Walnut Shells are commonly used as a soft abrasive to use in facial scrubs and cleansers as an exfoliant. It is 100% natural and biodegradable.

Function: abrasive

Wheat Germ Oil

INCI: Triticum Aestivum Seed Oil

Wheat Germ Oil is primarily used in cosmetic products as a skin conditioning agent. It is 100% natural. It has a high in natural content of Vitamin A, E, D, proteins, lecithin and squalene. It is an excellent moisturiser for cracked skin and also used to treat wrinkles.

Function: perfuming

Witch Hazel Extract

INCI: Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Witch Hazel Extract is used to soothe irritated skin. It is 100% natural. It has a high tannin content which is a potent antioxidant and is used in Natural Instinct products as a natural astringent and as a substitute for alcohol. It reduces inflammation and reduces transdermal water loss by calming and toning the skin.

Function: astringent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, soothing