Ingredients Explained

Multi use cleaner

 

Sanitiser ingredients

 

Parfum

A naturally derived fragrance mixture that has scent of sweet vanilla and almond this makes it popular with natural companies.

Please don’t confuse PARFUM with perfume. Manufacturers of cosmetics and toiletries must list INCI names (International Normenclature of cosmetic ingredients) and pronounced “INKY” It’s a system of naming ingredients in these type of products. Names are based on scientific names, English and Latin words.

Acrylates Palmeth 25

Is a viscosity controlling agent, Used to make a formulation gelatinous.

Alcohol Denat

Used in cosmetics and skincare products it neutralises oil give skin a smooth feel it makes a hand sanitiser dry off without the need to wipe them dry.

Acrylates copolymer

They are used as stabilises for cosmetic formulas, adding a stabiliser to a formula will aid emulsion and improve shelf life.

Potassium sorbate

The salt of sorbic acid. A mild preservative used in skincare and body formulations it is used to extend shelf life of a product by preventing the growth of bacteria fungi and moulds it is also used as an alternative to parabens.

Sorbic acid

A naturally occurring antimicrobial compound it is used as a mild preservative and cosmetics and skincare formulas to prevent growth of microorganisms.

Emulsions

Emulsions are lighter versions of moisturising creams. Unlike most creams emulsions are water-based and in hand sanitiser almost liquid form.

Triethanolamine (TEA)

Used as a PH balancer and an emulsion stabiliser.

Citric acid

Is a weak organic acid that is naturally found in citrus fruit fruit like lemons and limes it’s usually commercially used in pharmaceuticals as a pH adjuster in gels.

Limonen

Is a natural chemical found in the rind of lemons, limes and oranges. It is used in a wide range of cosmetic products.

Lemon oil

Lemon oil can kill harmful bacteria that grows on the skin. In recent studies lemon essential oil was shown to be effective against strains of bacteria like staphylococcus, aureus and E. coli.

Lemongrass oil

Lemongrass oil is an effective anti fungal and anti bacterial agent with an uplifting aroma

Distilled water

Used because it has no contaminants, one of the main advantages of distilled water is the elimination of pollutants germs and bacteria found in water.
Chemicals have been removed such as chlorine and fluoride which are the most common chemicals found in regular tap water. So Please don't be tempted to top up your bottle of Multi Use Cleaner with tap water as it will contaminate the formula.

Cedarwood oil

Is used for its anti bacterial properties and fungicidal properties.

Aloe vera

Is a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins that help protect the skin.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree Oil comes from steaming the leaves of the Australian Tea tree. When use topically Tea tree oil is a great antibacterial.