Ingredient Glossary

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Ultramarines (CI 77007)

Color pigments derived from the mineral lapis lazuli. Lapis is formed during the metamorphosis of limestone to marble. It is refined and processed with the addition of sulfur to create approved color ingredients for cosmetics in shades of shiny blue, green, red and purple. Ultramarines are complex sodium sulfosilicates that are EU, FDA and BDIH and NATRUE approved for cosmetics, including eye make-ups.

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Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract

Nettle is a highly nutritious herb containing Vitamins K and A, calcium, iron and magnesium. It is an intensely green, silica-rich plant which fortifies the skin and scalp and conditions the hair. Urtica dioca is garden nettle while the smaller urens species is called dwarf nettle. Both are commonly called "stinging nettle" because they are covered in sharp hairs that release highly irritating formic acid when touched. This leads to the phenomenon called "7-minute itch": an intense burning, itching sensation that fortunately passes quickly. In fact, juice of the nettles can help calm the irritation. Extraction or cooking of nettle neutralizes the irritating acid. Nettle has a purifying effect in the Birch Arnica Body Oil.

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Urtica Urens (Nettle) Leaf Extract

Nettle is a highly nutritious herb containing Vitamins K and A, calcium, iron and magnesium. Urtica dioca is garden nettle while the smaller urens species is called dwarf nettle. Both are commonly called "stinging nettle" because they are covered in sharp hairs that release highly irritating formic acid when touched. This leads to the phenomenon called "7-minute itch": an intense burning, itching sensation that fortunately passes quickly. In fact, nettles can help calm the irritation. Extraction or cooking of nettle neutralizes the acid.

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Vegetable (Olus) Oil

The mixture of vegetable triglycerides nourishes the skin and makes it supple. In addition, there is light moisturizing.

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Verbascum Thapsus Extract

Mullein is an antioxidant-rich herb that helps to prevent free radical damage to the skin. This plant protects the skin against environmental influences, helps fortify and stabilize the skin.

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Veronica Officinalis Extract

The leafy common speedwell is astringent and soothing. A rhythmitised dilution provides soothing and calming effects for the skin.

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Vesica Urinaria (L) 7x

A homeopathic preparation of bovine bladder tissue. Organ preparations are used in Anthroposophic remedies to direct the remedy to the proper location within the body.

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Viola Tricolor Extract

Encourages healthy skin functions and supports the skin’s self-cleansing processes. Pansy has soothing properties to help reduce the appearance of redness. It was traditionally used to calm skin irritations.

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Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract

This evergreen semi-parasite, which grows mainly on soft-wooded deciduous trees and conifers, produce yellow flowers in summer and white berries (which eventually turn red) in winter. Mistletoe helps keep skin supple and resilient.

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Vitex Agnus Castus Extract

Rhythmitised dilution of vitex helps balance menopause-related changes in the skin, such as blotchiness and irregular pigmentation.

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Water (Aqua)

Purified water is used in making many herbal extracts at WALA. Water is also employed in creams to achieve a good consistency, hydrate skin and help ingredients penetrate the skin.

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White Petrolatum

A naturally occurring pharmaceutical grade wax purified from petroleum is an emulsifier that also has a protective and occlusive effect on the skin. Petrolatum is a non-toxic, highly effective carrier holding the active healing ingredients in contact with the skin, while protecting abrasions and cuts from drying out.

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Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is produced from sugar syrup by a natural yeast-like microorganism, Xanthomonas campestris. A complex cardohydrate (polysaccharide) which is used as a thickening agent. It covers the skin as a soft, moist gel which feels pleasant on the skin.

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Xanthophyll

A natural yellow coloring from Mexican marigold petals.

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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Corn starch (tested and certified Non-GMO) enhances the cleansing action of loess in Cleansing Clay Mask.

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Zinc Oxide

Zinc oxide is a white mineral pigment with skin-soothing properties. It is also used to provide opaque coverage in natural cosmetics. This natural mineral is BDIH and NATRUE-approved.

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Zinc Oxide (CI 77947)

Zinc oxide is a white mineral pigment with skin soothing properties. It is also used to provide opaque coverage in natural cosmetics. This natural mineral is BDIH and NATRUE-approved.

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Zinc Ricinoleate

Zinc ricinoleate is a unique deodorizer. This natural complex actually grabs aromatic compounds and "extinguishes" smells before they become noticeable. Its soothing qualities also make it perfect for delicate underarm skin, keeping odor at bay without impeding natural skin functions.

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Zinc Stearate

Zinc compounds are very common in the earth's crust. Zinc is one of the micronutrients and is essential for the body. Zinc stearate helps to stabilize emulsions.