Bioelements Ingredients & Key Benefits
Acrylate Crosspolymer
Filming agent, thickener.
Agrimony Extract
Diuretic, astringent.
Algae Extract
Detoxifying, rehydrating, softening.
Allantoin
Calming, soothing, healing botanical from Comfrey Root.
Almond (prunus communis dulcis) Oil
Emollient.
Aloe Vera (aloe barbadensis) Extract, Gel
Soothing, healing.
Aminomethyl Propanol
Emulsifier.
Ammonium Acrylates
Thickener.
Apricot (prunus armenica) Extract
Astringent.
Arctic Algae
Rich source of minerals and marine botanicals.
Arnica, Arnica Extract
Stimulant.
Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C
Required for the formation of collagen.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant fraction of Vitamin C.
Avocado (persea gratissima) Oil
Lubricating, emollient, Vitamin E source, antioxidant.
Bamboo (lumbusa) Extract
Relaxant, antioxidant; strengthens and fortifies hair.
Bentonite
Soft, highly absorbent, cleansing clay.
Benzoate
Antiseptic, preservative.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Drying Agent.
Beta Carotene
Antioxidant.
Biotin
Vitamin H, nourishing, healing.
BHA (and) Titanium Dioxide
Synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation of oils.
Bladderwrack Extract
Soothing, mineralizing, antiinflammatory builds moisture, helps relieve dryness.
Boron
Helps create a balance of hormones that prevents calcium loss.
Butyl Methoxydibenzolmethane
UVA sunscreen.
Butyl Stearate
Binder, surfactant.
Butylene Glycol
Dixxolves oils, aids in moisture retention.
C12-15 Alcohols
Solubilizer.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emulsifier.
Calamine
Calming, antiinflammatory.
Calcium
Naturally calming and sedating. Regulates muscle function.
Calendula (calendula officinalis) Extract
Soothing, healing. Also known as Marigold.
Chamomile (anthemis nobilis) Extract, Oil
Soothing.
Candelilla Wax
Protective emollient.
Caprylate/Caprylic Triglyceride
Emulsifier, smooths and retexturizes.
Carbomer 940, Carbomer-40
Emulsifier, smooths and retexturizes.
Carrot Seed Oil
Healing, improves hair elasticity, contains Vitamin A.
Castor Oil
Lubricant, emollient.
Cedarwood Oil
Helps eliminate scalp flakes, sebum regulator.
Ceramides
Key moisture-holding lipids.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsifier and emollient.
Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsifier.
Cetyl Phosphate
Emulsifier.
Chinese Angelica (angelica sinensis)
Natural plant hormones to help keep skin soft. Helps stimulate the skin's microcirculation.
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin D2.
Cholesterol
Water retaining lipid.
Citric Acid
Exfoliant, preservative.
Clary Sage Oil
Sebum regulator, cell regenerator, helps hair growth.
Clematis (clematis vitalba) Extract
Decongestant.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Foam producer, antistatic.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleanser.
Cocoyl Sarcosine
Emulsifier.
Comfrey Root (symphytum officinale)
Soothing, healing, emollient.
Copper
Antiinflammatory.
Corn (zea mays) Oil
Lubricant, emollient, moisturizer.
Cornflower (centaurea cyanus) Extract
Soothing, calming.
Cornstarch
Viscosity adjuster.
Cornus (Shan Zhu Yu) Extract
Soothing, moisturizer.
Cucumber Extract
Astringent, cooling.
Cyclomethicone
Breathable barrier.
Dead Sea Salts
Exfoliant, stimulating, detoxifying.
Deionized Water
Ion adjusted water.
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative.
Didecene
Emollient, solvent, silkener.
Dihydroxyacetone
Sunless tan activator.
Dimethicone
Lubricant, softener, protector.
Dimethicone copolyol
Breathable barrier, lubricant.
Dimethiconol
Breathable barrier, lubricant.
Dioctyl Adipate
Film former.
Dioctyl Succinate
Wetting Succinate.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
Soothing, healing.
Disodium EDTA
Mineral, binder.
DL-Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate
Vitamin E.
DMDM Hydantoin
Emulsifier, preservative.
Dong Quai (angelica sinensis) Extract
Balancing, adaptogenic, skin strengthening.
Echinacea (echinacea augustifolia) Extract
Activates cells that develop connective tissue. Hyaluronic acid booster.
Elemi (canrium luzonicum) Oil, Extract
Stimulating. Sebum balancer, calming, antibacterial in hair products.
Ethoxdiglycol
Solvent, water absorber.
Eucalyptus
Antispetic, cooling.
Evening Primrose (oenothera biennis) Oil
Source of essential fatty acids. Softener, antioxidant, cell regenerating.
Agrimony (agrimonia eupatoria) Extract
Astringent, antiinflammatory.
Fennel Extract
Antibacterial, diuretic, antiinflammatory.
Fenugreek Extract
Astringent, drawing action.
Geranium (pelargonium graveolens) Extract, Oil
Astringent, regenerating, sebum normalizer, antibacterial.
Ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) Extract
This "smart" plant extract improves skin and hair's microcirculation.
Ginseng (panax ginseng) Extract
Rejuvenating, balancing, adaptogenic, invigorating.
Glutamic Acid
Energizing.
Glycerol Stearate
Emulsifier.
Glycerin
Humectant, emollient.
Glyceryl Linoleate
Humectant, emollient from essential fatty acid.
Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emollient.
Glycol Stearate
Base, moisturizer.
Glycolic Acid
Exfoliant.
Gotu Kola (hydrocotyl asiatica) Extract
Healing, adaptogenic. Promotes healing and rejuvenation.
Grapefruit (citrus paradisi) Oil
Antioxidant, refresher, nourishing, toning, antiseptic.
Grapeseed Oil
Nourishing.
Hazelnut (corylus americana) Oil
Lubricant, antioxidant, emollient.
Horsetail (equisetum arvense) Extract
Astringent, healing.
Hyaluronic Acid
Moisture-binder.
Hydrocotyl (Gotu Kola)
Healing, adaptogenic. Promotes healing and rejuvenation.
Hydrolized Soy Protein
Moisturizing agent.
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Thickener.
Iceland Moss (cetraria islandica) Extract
Nourishing, protective.
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative.
Iris Extract
Astringent.
Iron
Oxygenator.
Isoceteth-20
Emollient, emulsion stabilizer.
Isonoyl Isononanoate
Carrier.
Ivy (hedra helix) Extract
Stimulating, vasodialator.
Jojoba (buxux chinensis) Oil
Emollient, vegetable base.
Kaolin
Tightening and toning clay.
Kelp
Nourishing.
L-Argenine
Amino acid.
Lactic Acid
Exfoliant and moisturizer.
Lappa (arectium lappa) Extract
Healing, soothing.
Laureth-4
Emulsifier.
Lauroamphodiacetate
Preservative.
Lavender (lavendula officinales) Oil, Extract
Antispetic, healing.
Lavendin (lavendula intermedia) Oil
Soothing, antibacterial, healing, antiseptic.
Lecithin
Activator, antioxidant, mild emulsifier softener.
Lemon (citrus limon) Extract
Antibacterial, astringent.
Lemon Bioflavinoids
Citric Acid, strengthens capillary walls.
Lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus) Extract
Normalizes overactive oil glands.
Licorice Root (glycyrrhiza glabra) Extract
Soothing, healing.
Linden (tilia tomentosa) Extract
Soothing, healing.
Linolenic and Linoleic Acids
Nourishing, maintains NMF (natural moisturizing factor) in hair. Essential fatty acids.
Magnesium & Iron & Zinc & Copper & Silicon Glycoucleopeptides
All are essential trace minerals for healthy, functioning skin.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Thickener, suspension agent, color.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Vitamin C.
Magnesium Carbonate
Bodifier, texturizer.
Magnesium Sulfate
Soothing, relaxing (Epsom Salts).
Malic Acid
Exfoliant from applies, cherries.
Manganese
Antioxidant.
Maritime Pine
Antioxidant.
Matricaria (chamomilla recutita) Extract, Oil
Calming and soothing essential oil.
Meadowfoam (limanthes alba) Seed Oil
Antiinflammatory.
Menthol
Cooling astringent. Antimicrobial and antiinflammatory.
Methchlorisioathioazolinone
Preservative.
Methlylisothiazalionone
Preservative.
Methyl and Propylparaben
Preservative.
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant.
Methyl Nicotinate
Stimulator.
Methylparaben
Preservative.
Mica
Lubricant, light refresher.
Molybdenum
Detoxifying.
Neopentyl
Emulsifier.
Neroli (citrus bigaradia) Extract, Oil
Soothing, vasidialator, antiinflammatory, hydraing, moisturizer.
Niacinamide
Stimulator.
Nylon-12
Oil absorber.
Oat Flour
Soothing.
Octyl Cocoate
Base.
Octyl Hydroxystearate
Fatty acid, pearlizer.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate
Non-paba UVB sunscreen.
Olive Leaf
Antiseptic action.
Orange (citrus sinensis) Oil
Antispasmodic and sedating. Detoxifying, toning, antiseptic.
Orange Flower (citrus aurantium) Extract, Oil
Soothing.
Orchid (orchis morio) Extract
Plant extract with a stimulating action.
Ozokerite
Stablizer.
Palm Kernel Glycerides
Emollient, softening.
Panthenol
Nourishing, moisturizing. Coverts into vitamin B5 in the skin and hair.
Panthenol and Aloe Extract
Moisture binder, reduces skin irritations.
Papain and Aloe Extract
Exfoliant from papaya.
Passion Fruit Extract
Contains glycosides (natural glycolic acid). Increases microcirculation.
PEG-100 Stearate
Emulsifier.
PEG-150 Distearate
Base.
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sequisterate
Thickener.
PEG-40 Stearate
Stabilizer.
PEG-8
Emulsifier.
PEG-80 Sorbitan LaurateB
Humectant.
Peppermint (mentha piperita) Extract Oil
Antiseptic, decongestant, stimulating.
Petitgrain Oil
Natural fragrance. Toning, sebum regulator for hair and scalp.
Phenoxyethylparaben
Preservative.
Phenyltrimethicone
Skin protectant.
Phosphorous
Metabolism energizer.
Polyethylene Beads
Perfectly rounded synthetic beads that gently scrub skin.
Polyglyceryl Methacrylate
Emulsifier.
Polygonum (Kai chin so) Extract
Calming, soothing.
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifier, stabilizer.
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifier.
Polysorbate 20
Solvent.
Potassium Chloride
Base, stabilizer.
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative.
Potassium
Maintains water balance in the body. Lack of potassium leads to water retention and bloating.
Propylene Glycol
Emollient, solvent.
Propylparaben
Preservative.
Purified Water, Spring water
Water processed to remove all impurities, minerals, solid materials and bacteria.
PVP Eicosene Copolymer
Viscosity stabilizer. Emulsifying acid.
Quarternium-15
Antimicrobial, strengthens nervous system.
Retinyl Palmitate
Vitamin A, regenerator. Scalp conditioning and normalizing agent.
Riboflavin, Thiamin, Biotin, B12, Niacin, Folic Acid
Members of the Vitamin B family. Strengthen nervous system.
Rice Bran (oryza sativa) Oil
Emollient vegetable oil.
Rosa (rosa damascena) Oil
Regenerating, moisturizing.
Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) Extract, Oil
Stimulating, natural fragrance. Helps hair growth.
Rubus (Fu pen tzu) Extract
Natural alpha hydroxy acids.
Safflower (carthamus tinctorius) Oil
Softener, emollient.
Sage (saliva officinalis) Extract, Oil
Healing, stimulating.
Sandalwood (santalum album) Extract, Oil
Healing, soothing. Moisturizing, sebum regulator, helps relive itchy scalp.
Saponaria (saponaria officinalis) Extract
Antiinflammatory.
Sea Salt
Exfoliant, stimulating, therapeutic.
Seaweed (Algae Extract)
Protein, trace minerals and amino acids strengthen, stimulate and promote cell regeneration.
Selenium
Potent antioxidant.
Sesame Oil
Emollient, natural sunscreen.
Shea Butter
Nourishing emollient for scalp and hair.
Silicone
Breathable barrier, protectant.
S.O.D. (Super Oxide Dismutase)
Potent antioxidant.
Sodium Benzoate
Mild preservative, antiseptic.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Neutralizer.
Sodium Bisulfite
Antiseptic, antifermentative.
Sodium Chloride
Salt, astringent, antiseptic.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Moisture binder.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Wetting agent, emulsifier.
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate
Emulsifier.
Sodium Luroamphoacetate
Surfactant.
Sodium PCA
Skin softener, hydrator, humectant.
Sodium Stearate
Fatty acid, sealer.
Sodium Sulfate
Base mineral.
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
Emulsifier.
Sodium
Maintains water balance in the body. Lack of sodium leads to dehydration.
Sorbitan Stearate
Increases moisturizing abilities of creams and lotions.
Sorbitol
Attracts and binds moisture to the skin's surface.
Soybean, Soya (glycine soya) Oil
Emollient.
Spearmint (mentha spicata) Oil
Cooling.
Sphingolipids
Repair, regulation of lipids.
Spiraea, Spiraea (spiraea ulmaria) Oil
Cooling.
Spirulina Extract
Energizing, moisture retaining.
Squalane
Ceramide precursor lipid derived from olive oil.
Stearic Acid
Emulsifier, lubricator, thickener.
Stearyl Alcohol
Thickener, emollient.
Sucrose
Antioxidant, preservative.
Sumac (rhus globra) Extract
Astringent, balancing, adaptogenic.
Sunflower (helianthus annus) Oil
Nourishing, moisturizing.
Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient, nourishing.
Talc
Moisture absorbent, improves blending of clay masks.
Tangerine (citrus reticulata) Oil
Vitamin C, antioxidant.
Tartaric Acid
Exfoliant from grapes.
Tea Lauryl Sulfate
Foaming agent, emulsifier.
Tetrahexyldeceyl Ascorbate
Vitamin C.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Preservative.
Thyme (thymus vulgaris) Extract, Oil
Healing, soothing.
Tissue Respiratory Factors (TRF)
Increases skin's metabolic functions.
Titanium Dioxide
Natural sunblock.
Tocopherol
Vitamin E, an antioxidant.
Tocopherol Acetate
Vitamin E, healing, antioxidant.
Tridecyl Stearate
Emulsifier, thickener, lubricant.
Tridecyl Trimelliatate/Stearic Acid
Thickener.
Triethanolamine
Thickener, controls viscosity.
Undecylenoyl
Antibacterial.
Urea
Perservative.
Vitamin A
Smooths dry, rough skin, antioxidant.
Vitamin C
Stimulates collagen production, evens skin tone, helps prevent hyperpigmentation, antioxidant.
Vitamin D
Helps maintain cell membrane fluids, strengthens skins immune system.
Vitamin E
Promotes tissue growth, antioxidant.
Water (aqua)
Major liquid constituent of all living matter. Common cosmetic ingredient.
Watercress (nasturtium officinale)
Antioxidant, adaptogenic.
West Indiant Bay Oil
Scalp stimulator, sebum regulator, astringent.
Wheat Germ Oil
Antioxidant, emollient.
Wild Yam (dioscorea paniculata) Extract
Natural sterol diosgenin. Progesterone precursor and key component in estrogen and testosterone balance.
Witch Hazel (hamamelis virginiana) Extract
Soothing, tonic.
Xanthan Gum
Thickener.
Ylang Ylang (cananga odorata) Oil
Antiseborrheic, calming. Scalp stimulant, sebum balancer, heps hair growth.
Yucca
Provides natural defense against harmful scalp bacteria.
Zinc
Speeds skin-healing. Encourages collagen synthesis. Aids in postsurgical wound healing.
Zinc Oxide
Natural sunblock, healing.
Zizyphus (Da Zoa) Extract
Natural alpha hydroxy acid. |
