MICA Mica is a pure mineral, extracted from rocks such as gneiss and granite. Does not clog the skin, but allows the skin to breathe. KAOLIN Mineral rich clay. Absorbs excess fat in the skin, without clogging. Common ingredient in face masks. OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE Used to reduce water loss from the skin's surface, and is an emollient ingredient beneficial to the skin. Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is made from a naturally occurring fatty acid, stearic acid. The origin of our minerals is vegetable. SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE Organic salt, providing an anti-inflammatory effect. Prevents bacteria from growing in the product, thus extending its shelf life. A natural preservative. HELANTHIUS ANNUS SEED OIL (SUNFLOWER SEED OIL) Sunflower oil, which is moisturizing and emollient. Is also a 'binder', to enable minerals to be pressed. MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT (MALLOW EXTRACT) A flower, red mallow. 'Skin conditioning agent' – i.e. softening. Helps dry and damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring skin's suppleness. SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT Flower extract. Moisturizing, soothing and healing ingredient. HEDERA HELIX LEAF/STEAM EXTRACT Ivy. Strengthens the skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect. PARIETARIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT Plant extract. Emollient, anti-inflammatory and soothing. Good for acne skin. TOCOPHEROL Vitamin E, a strengthening antioxidant, prevents skin ageing. TITANIUM DIOXIDE Sun protection ingredient. IRON OXIDE Coloring ingredient, non-comodogenic.