Rosenseriens ingredients

A list of all ingredients we use. Nedan finns en lista på alla ingredienser vi använder, i parantes står den kemiska beteckningen. Observera att ett ämne som är framställt syntetiskt kan ha samma kemiska beteckning som ett biologiskt ämne, trots att de kan ha olika egenskaper för huden och miljön. 

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ALCOHOL: Alcohol is not added to any product but is used to pull

out the aroma of strawberries and must be declared in the Lip

Balm with strawberry flavor.

ALLANTOIN: Extracted from the root of comfrey, has known use in

folk medicine.

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE: Has a number of benefiting properties

for people with various skin problems. Helps the skin maintain it’s

moisture and flexibility. Our aloe vera is fair trade and organic.

AQUA: We don´t add water in the products, but some ingredients

are dissolved in water which must be declared.

ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL: A thin, semi fat oil extracted from

the seeds from a tree in Morocco. Argan oil strengthens, protects

and nourishes hair and skin and is for example rich in vitamin E and

pro vitamin A. Easily absorbed and is especially good for problematic,

e.g. sensitive or oily skin.

AROMA: Natural aroma, used in our Lip Balms.

BEHENETH-10: Vegetable emulsifier, added to get subjects to unite

and to provide good texture. Derived from peanut oil.

BENZOIC ACID: Plant salt which regulates the pH value and increased

shelf life.

BENZYL ALCOHOL: Odorant from roses, is often used as preservatives

in organic products.

BETACAROTENE: Carotene from carrot extract. Pro vitamin A.

Balancing effect on the skin.

BETA-SITOSTEROL: Plant sterol extracted from fruit and seeds.

BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL: The oil with the most polyunsaturated

fatty acid GLA. Keeps the moisture in, soothes and has

been used in folk medicine to treat various skin issues.

BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS/NAPUS SEED OIL: Rape seed oil that is a

softening, protective and nourishing oil. Contains vitamin E. Easily

absorbed by the skin.

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER: Shea butter is taken from the

shea tree. It helps retain moisture and protect your skin from drying.

C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE, C12-13 ALCOHOLS: Vegetable humectant.

Softens, binds moisture. Extracted from lactic acid ester from corn.

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT: Marigold, a composite

plant with orange-yellow flowers. It has a protective effect on the

skin. It has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times.

CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT: Green tea is not fermented

as black teas are and thus keeps its vitamins, minerals and its high

levels of polyphenols, which are responsible for the green tea’s

healthy effects. Green tea makes the skin more elastic, soothes

and protects agains outer strains.

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE: Fat made from coconut, organically

grown. Softening of the skin.

CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE: Vegetable washing substance

derived from sugar beet, kind to the environment and skin. The

substance is approved for organic labels. All cleaning agents we

use are mild and readily biodegradable.

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL: Extracted from the seeds of

the saffron, this oil contains a high proportion of the nutritious linseed

fatty acid. Softening, protective and easily absorbed.

CELLULOSE: Vegetable cellulose is used as an emulsifier in the

preparation of food and skin care products.

CERA FLAVA: This is a mix of natural wax, pollen and a secretion

coming from a gland on the belly of the bee. It softens and soothes

irritated skin.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL: Vegetable emulsifier, added to get subjects

to unite and to provide good texture. Extracted from veg fats from

coconut, has organic certification.

CETYL ALCOHOL: Coconut wax that makes the skin soft and

smooth. Manufactured by coconut oil from organic cultivation in

Dominican Republic, does not come from oil palms.

CITRIC ACID: Natural citric acid extracted from fruit waste. Used

in small amounts to provide vitamins. Higher doses would affect

the pH value and turn the product acidic. Rosenserien’s products

are always pH balanced.

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE: Washing substances from coconut oil.

All washing substances we use are mild and readily biodegradable.

COCO-CAPRYLATE: Extract from coconut. Adds essential fatty

acids to the skin and gives suppleness.

COCOS NUCIFERA OIL: Fatty oil from coconuts. Provides smooth

feel on the skin.

COPERNICA CERIFERA CERA: Carnauba wax is extracted from

the leaves of a wax palm in Brazil. An extremely water-repellent

wax, stronger than synthetic wax. Provides lustre and does not

block pores like mineral oils. Protects the skin from the elements

and preserves warmth and moisture. Softens dry, flaky lips and skin.

DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT: Taken from carrot, contains

Pro vitamin A. Balancing effect on the skin.

DECYL GLUCOSIDE: Washing substances from corn and coconut

fat. All our washing substances are mild and easily decomposable.

DIHYDROXYACETONE: A sugar solution produced from sugar

beet, which makes the outer skin layer turn brown.

DISODIUM PHOSPHATE: Natural sodium salt used as a buffer for

the collateral pH.

FRAGARIA ANANASSA FRUIT EXTRACT: Natural strawberry aroma

made from organically grown strawberries.

GLYCERIN: Vegetable, natural glycerin taken from rape seed oil. It

softens and helps the skin retain moisture.

GLYCERYL OLEATE: Vegetable emulsifier added to bind substances

together and bring consistency. From vegetable glycerin and olive oil.

GLYCERYL STEARATE: Vegetable emulsifier added to bind substances

together and bring consistency. Derived from cold-pressed

coconut oil and rapeseed oil allied with vegetable glycerin, has an

organic certification.

GLYCINE SOJA OIL: Soya oil is not added in any product. It

is only used to extract Vitamin E from vegetable oils but must be

declared in the final product. The soya oil that is used is organic

and not genetically modified.

GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE: Extracted from

the leguminous plant guar’s seeds. Reduces static electricity and

flyaway hair. Makes the hair smooth and soft.

HAMAMELIS VIRGINANA LEAF EXTRACT/WATER: Witch-hazel

calms and contracts. May works against dark areas around the

eyes. Common used within folk medicine.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL: Sunflower oil, rich in vitamins,

cold pressed from sunflowers.

HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES SEED OIL: From the fruit of the sea

buckthorn bush. Rich in carotene, vitamin C and omega 3, 6, 7 and

9. Unique ability to vitalise the skin.

HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN: Protein from wheat that

strengthens and builds up, improves hair condition.

KAOLIN (AND) CL 77004: Natural clay which balances, relaxes and

makes your skin softer. Deep-cleansing and increases the suppleness

of your skin.

LACTIC ACID: Stabilizes the pH value. Origin suger beets, does not

contain milk.

LAURYL GLUCOSIDE: Washing substances derived from coconut

and sugar beets.

MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF WATER: Refreshing and soothing extracts

from the leaves of the herb peppermint.

OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL: Cold pressed from olives. This oil softens,

nourishes and protects your skin. Contains vitamin E.

OLEA EUROPAEA SEED POWDER: Crushed olive kernels to soften

the skin during peeling.

OLUS OIL: Rape seed oil that is a softening, protective and nourishing

oil. Contains vitamin E. Easily absorbed by the skin.

PANTHENOL: Pro Vitamin B5 Extracted from wheat bran. Contains DPanthenol

to retain moisture in the skin. Moisturizes dry hair and scalp.

PANTOLACTONE: Vegetable humectant, binds moisture, part of

provitamin B5. Extracted from lactic acid.

PARFUM: Naturals fragrance from essential oils from different plants.

PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL: Freshly pressed from the avocado fruit.

Rich in vitamins pro A, D and E. It normalizes and balances the

skin, a mild and nourishing oil.

POTASSIUM ALUM: A natural mineral salt in crystal form, extracted

in Sweden. Astringent effect and consists of large molecules that

can not be absorbed by the skin.

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE: Vegetable emulsifier added to bind substances

together. Eco-cert approved emulsifier.

POTASSIUM SORBATE: Plant salt which regulates the pH value

and increases shelf life.

PPG-1 TRIDECETH-13: Vegetable emulsifier added to bind substances

together and bring consistency. Extracted from organic almond

oil.

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL: Almond oil taken from the

seeds of the almond tree. This gentle oil is easily absorbed by the

skin. It softens, smoothes and promotes suppleness.

PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL: Extracted from apricot seeds.

A gentle oil, easily absorbed by the skin. Keeps the skin smooth

and supple.

PRUNUS ARMENIACA SEED POWDER: Finely grained flour of apricot

seeds, used for scrubbing the skin.

PUMICE: Small pieces of pumice that are used to scrub off dead

skin cells (skin peeling).

RICINIS COMMUNIS SEED OIL: This thick, fatty oil is extracted from

the seeds of the castor plant. Since it is slowly absorbed by the skin it

is commonly used in massage oils. Common in folk medicine.

ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER: Hydrolat, water extracts of

rose petals.

ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL: Exclusive ethereal oil that is extracted

from the petals on the roses. It takes 5000 kg rose petals

to produce 1 liter rose oil. Roses has been used in skin care for

thousands of years. It’s very useful on dry, sensitive and aged skin.

Our rose oil has a fragrance that is tolerated by many fragrance

allergics. Origin: Bulgaria.

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL: Acts as a natural antioxidant

in fats and oils.

SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM EXTRACT: Excerpts from sugar cane,

is used to preserve strawberry aroma fresh.

SALISYLIC ACID: Organic acid from the infusion of meadowsweet.

Natural preservative.

SEDUM ROSEA ROOT EXTRACT: Rose root, a plant wich smells like

a rose. Refreshing and vitalising for the skin.

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL: Extracted from the seeds of

the jojoba plant. Jojoba oil softens, protects and preserves your

skin’s natural moisture and gives it a velvety feeling. Our jojoba oil

is cold pressured and of highest quality.

SODIUM ACETATE: Vegetable cellulose is used as an emulsifier in

the preparation of food and skin care products.

SODIUM ANISATE, SODIUM LEVULINATE: Salts recovered from

plants that regulates the pH value and increases shelf life.

SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE: Vitamin C extracted from fruit

and berries. Antioxidant and have a preservative effect. Also used

against wrinkles.

SODIUM BENZOATE: Natural sodium salt extracted from fruits and

berries. Has a preservative effect.

SODIUM CHLORIDE: Nutritious salts from the sea.

SODIUM HYALURONATE: A polysaccharide found naturally in the

skin, the amount decreases with age. Hyaluronic acid binds moisture

and therefore provides increased firmness to the skin. Our hyaluronic

acid is 100% vegetable and extracted from plants, including algae.

SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE: Mild washing substance produced

from coconut oil by means of a substance from sugar beets. Sodium

laureth sulfate (SLS) can be produced in a variety of ways, usually

by using ethylene oxide from petroleum. The ethylene oxide

that we use originates from sugar beet and is certified organic and

is approved for organic products.

SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE: Vegetable emulsifier added to

bind substances together and bring consistency. Recovered from,

among others, lactic acid.

SORBITAN CAPRYLATE: Organic emulsifier from coconut oil, added

to bind substances together and bring consistency.

SORBITOL: A moisturizing that gives the skin a silky smooth feeling.

Extracted from berries.

SQUALENE: Our squalene is produced from vegetable and olive

oil. Squalene gives the skin a silky extent, is softening and moisturizing.

Similar to the skin’s own sebum.

SPILANTHES ACMELLA FLOWER EXTRACT: Para cress, a flower

grown in South Africa. Contains alkamides which affects the skin’s

firmness. Has documented effect on wrinkles.

STEARYL CITRATE: Vegetable emollient. Softens the skin, is extracted

from coconut fatty acid.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (AND) CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (AND)

POLYHYDROXY STEARIC ACID (AND) ALUMINA): 100% natural

sunscreen filters, adapted to the natural and organic products and

certifications. It consists of titanium dioxide in combination with veg.

fats from coconut and salt which are found naturally in the clay. It´s a

physical filters with secured particle size, without nanoparticles.

TOCOPHEROL: Natural vitamin E extracted of organic sunflower

oil. Has a preservative effect.

TRITICUM VULGARE GERM OIL: Extracted from wheat germ to

make your skin soft and supple. Nourishing, contains a large

quantity of vitamin E.

XANTHAN GUM: Mucilage which provides a good consistency and

acts cooling and smoothing. Origin suger beets.

ZEA MAYS OIL: Softening and protective, is easily absorbed.