Glossary

 

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca)

Mediterranean

Expeller-pressed, refined.

Smoothing, fast absorbing, soothing, helps strengthen skin’s barrier, slightly astringent, aids in mitigation of residue, antioxidizing, anti-inflammatory.

Beneficials:

  • Alpha-Linolenic acid
  • Omega 3
  • Gamma-linolenic acid
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Oleic acid
  • Palmitic acid
  • Stearic acid
  • Vitamins A and E

 

Arrowroot Powder (Maranta Arundinacea)

Vietnam

Starch-extracted from the tubers of the Arrowroot plant. Lightweight powder used to mitigate an oily finish and thicken creams.

Soothing, conditioning, anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory. Contains ground arrowroot rhizomes. Beneficials:

  • Dried, ground arrowroot rhizomes

 

Avocado Fruit Oil (Persea Gratissima)

California, Mexico

Cold-pressed, refined.

Soothing, hydrating, helps promote collagen production, healing, softening, cleansing, slightly astringent, anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant.

Beneficials:

  • Gadoleic acid
  • Gamma Linolenic acid
  • Linolenic acid
  • Omegas 3, 6 and 9
  • Oleic acid
  • Palmitoleic acid
  • Stearic acid
  • Vitamins A, D and E

 

Beeswax (Cera Alba)

USA

Refined

Smooth, silky, naturally protective and healing barrier, non-comedogenic and humectant. Used for soft structure. Beneficials:

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antibacterial
  • Vitamin A

 

Bergamot Fruit Peel Oil (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia)

Italy

Cold-pressed from the citrus fruit of the Bergamot tree.

Bright and clean floral scent, stress-reducing, calming, uplifting, stimulating, refreshing and soothing. Beneficials:

  • Geraniol
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Linalyl acetate
  • Myrcene
  • Nerol
  • Pinene
  • Terpineol
 

Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis)

Canada, China, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Cold-pressed, refined.

Calming, soothing, smoothing, restorative, healing, plumping, firming, aids in moisture retention, helps strengthen skin’s protective barrier, anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant.

Beneficials:

  • Gamma-Linolenic acid*
  • Linolenic acid*
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Oleic acid
  • Vitamin E 

*Gamma-Linolenic acid and Linolenic acid are two types of Omega 6


Camellia Tea Seed Oil (Camellia Oleifera)

China

Cold-pressed, refined.

Hydrating, protective, aids in collagen production, smoothing, firming, plumping, reparative, anti-inflammatory, strengthening. Slows the appearance of cellular decline.

Beneficials:

  • Linoleic acid
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Squalene
  • Vitamins A and E

 

Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia Cerifera)

USA

Natural wax derived from the wild Canelilla shrub.

Thickening, hardening and soothing. Provides a conditioning sheen.

 

Cedarwood Oil (Cedrus Deodara)

India

Steam-distilled oil from the wood of the cedar tree.

Deep woodsy scent, soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory, firming and stimulating. Beneficials:

  • (E)-Gamma-Atlatone
  • (E)-a-Atlatone
  • A-Himachalene
  • B-Himachalene
  • Gamma-Himachalene
  • Himachalol, Isocedranoc
  • Deodarone

 

Coffee/Caffeine (Coffea Arabica Seed Powder)

Colombia, Honduras, Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia (Roasted in Portland by Junior’s Roasted Coffee.)

From the beans of “Coffea Arabica.” Ground coffee beans cold-brewed in olive oil to gently extract the caffeine. Finer ground beans used as a physical exfoliant.

Shrinks tissue, stimulates and tightens skin. Beneficials:

  • Acetaldehyde
  • Caffeine
  • Chlorogenic acid
  • Citric acid
  • Guaiacol
  • Putrescine
  • Scopoletin
  • Spermidine
  • Tannin
  • Thiamin
  • Xanthine

 

Eucalyptus Leaf Oil (Eucalyptus Radiata)

China, India

Steam-distilled from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. Brisk and bright scent, stimulating, soothing, clearing and cooling. Beneficials:

  • (+) Limonene
  • (E) Pinocarveol
  • 1,8-Cineole
  • A-Pinene
  • Globulol 

 

Evening Primrose Seed Oil (Oenothera Biennis)

China

Expeller-pressed

Restorative, healing, soothing, promotes better elasticity, helps with moisture retention, aids in firmness, naturally slows the appearance of cellular decline, anti-inflammatory, fast absorbing and an antioxidant.

Beneficials:

  • Gamma Linolenic acids, Omega 6 (GLA)
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Oleic acids
  • Palmitic acid
  • Vitamin E

 

Frankincense Resin Oil (Boswellia Serrata)

India

Steam-distilled. Made from the dried resin of the Frankincense tree (Boswellia Carterii or Boswellia Sacara). Calming, contemplative, heightens intuition and stress / anxiety-relieving.

Beneficials:

  • Gamma Linolenic acids, Omega 6 (GLA)
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Oleic acids
  • Palmitic acid
  • Vitamin E
  • A-Phellandrene
  • A-Pinene
  • B-Caryophyllene
  • B-Myrcene
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • P-Cymene
  • Sabinene
  • Terpinen-4-OL
  • Verbenone

 

Geranium/Rose Geranium Oil (Pelargonium Graveolens)

Egypt, South Africa, Madagascar

Steam-distilled. From the flowers, leaves and stalks of the “Pelargonium graveolens and Pelargonium graveolens, var. Roseum.” 

Beautiful floral scent, balancing, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, uplifting, energizing and mood-stabilizing, Beneficials:

  • Isomenthone
  • Chronellol
  • Citronellyl Formate
  • Geraniol
  • Geranyl Formate
  • Linalool 

 

Grapefruit Peel Oil (Citrus Paradisi)

Mexico

Cold-pressed from the peel of pink grapefruit.

Bright, tangy and clean citrus scent, warming, energizing and stimulating.

Beneficials:

  • A-Pinene
  • B-Mycrene
  • Limonene
  • Nootkatone
  • Sabinene

 

Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera)

Spain

Cold-pressed, refined.

Gentle, light, firming, smoothing, balancing, antibacterial, cleansing and an antioxidant. Beneficials:

  • Beta-Carotene
  • Linolenic acids
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Oleic acids
  • Palmitic acid
  • Palmitoleic acid
  • Stearic acid
  • Vitamin E

 

Litsea Fruit Oil (Litsea Cubeba)

China

Steam-distilled from the fruit of the “Litsea Cubeba” tree, also known as “May Chang.”

Bright and slightly spicy lemon citrus scent, energizing, stimulating and warming.

Beneficials:

  • Beta-Carotene
  • Linolenic acids
  • (+)-Limonene
  • A-Pinene
  • B-Myrcene
  • B-Pinene
  • Geraniol
  • Graniac
  • Linalool
  • Linalyl-Acetate
  • Methyl Heptenone
  • Neral
  • Nerol
  • Sabinene

 

Marula Kernel Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea)

South Africa

Cold-pressed, refined.

Plumping and firming, helps with moisture retention, aids in cellular repair, fast-absorbing, collagen enhancing, slows the appearance of cellular decline, antioxidizing, antimicrobial.

Beneficials:

  • Arachidonic acid
  • Glutamic amino acid
  • L-arginine amino acid
  • Linoleic acids
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Oleic acid
  • Palmitic acid
  • Stearic acid

 

Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba)

USA

Cold-pressed, refined.

Deeply penetrating, plumping, soothing, softening, reparative, non greasy, humectant, helps with moisture retention and is highly stable.

Beneficials:

  • Alpha Linolenic acid
  • Omegas 3 and 6
  • Delta linolenic acid
  • Eicosenoic acid
  • Linolenic acid
  • Oleic acid
  • Uric Acid
  • Vitamin E

 

Menthol Crystals (Mentha arvensis)

India

Cold extraction. Natural cooling compound obtained from a variety of mint called “Mentha Arvensis.”

Cooling, warming and calming.

 

Neroli Flower Oil (Citrus Aurantium)

France, Tunisia

Steam-distilled. From the orange blossoms of the “Citrus aurantium” tree.

Beautiful and heady floral and citrus scent, mood-elevating, joyful, peaceful, stabilizing and centering. Beneficials:

  • (E)-B-Ocimene
  • (E)-Nerolidol
  • A-Terpineol
  • B-Pinene
  • Geraniol
  • Geranyl Acetate
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Linalyl acetate

 

Olive Seed Powder (Olea Europaea)

UK

Ground, sifted and irradiated olive pits/seeds used as a physical exfoliant.


Olive Oil, Cold-Pressed (Olea Europaea)

Italy, Spain, Tunisia

Pressed, unrefined.

Collagen-boosting, brightening, plumping, supportive, deeply hydrating, humectant, calming, smoothing, regenerating, firming, strengthening, protective, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Slows the appearance of cellular decline and is an antioxidant.

Beneficials:

  • Carotenoids
  • Linolenic acids
  • Omega 3, 6 and 9
  • Palmitic acid
  • Polyphenols
  • Squalene
  • Stearic acid
  • Vitamins A, D, E and K 

 

Patchouli Shrub Oil (Pogostemon Cablin)

Indonesia

Steam-distilled from the leaves of the patchouli plant.

Warm, spicy, earthy and musky scent, calming, soothing, stress and anxiety-relieving, anti-inflammatory and mood-stabilizing.

Beneficials:

  • A-Bulnesene,
  • A-Guaiene
  • A-Patchoulene
  • Caryophyllene
  • Gamma-Patchoulene
  • Seychellen

 

Rose Flower Extract (Rosa Damascena)

Russia

Solvent extraction from the petals of the Damask rose. Beautiful floral scent, balancing, warming and harmonizing.

 

Shea Butter / Shea Nut Oil (Butyrospermum Parkii)

Denmark, France, Africa

Soothing, plumping, smoothing, deeply hydrating, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. A protectant and an antioxidant.

Beneficials:

  • Allantoin
  • Cinnamic acid esters
  • Linolenic acid
  • Omegas 3, 6 and 9
  • Oleic acids
  • Palmitic acids
  • Polyphenols
  • Stearic acids
  • Vitamins A and E

 

Sweet Almond Kernel Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis)

Italy, Spain, United States

Expeller-pressed, refined.

Soothing, fast-absorbing, gentle, light, moisturizing, cleansing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidizing.

Beneficials: 

  • Linolenic acids
  • Oleic acids
  • Omegas 6 and 9
  • Palmitic acid
  • Palmitoleic acid
  • Stearic acid

 

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia)

South Africa

Steam-distilled from the leaves of the tea tree.

  • Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, Is a fungicide, an antiseptic and an antioxidant.

Beneficials

  • A-Pinene
  • 1,8-Cineole
  • A-Terpinene
  • A-Terpineol
  • Gamma Terpinene
  • P-Cymene
  • Terpinen-4-OL
  • Terpinolene

 

Vetiver Root Oil (Vetiveria Zizanioides)

India

Steam-distilled from the roots of the vetiveria zizanioides grass.


Fresh, deep, earthy and musky scent. Calming, grounding, soothing, warming and stimulating. Beneficials

  • A-Cadinol
  • A-Vetivone
  • B-Vetivenene
  • Cyclocopancamphan - 12-OL
  • Khusimol
  • Vetiselenol

 

Olio E Osso Sub-Glossary 

Vitamin A. Known to: 

  • Protect against environmental toxins
  • Slow oil production
  • Protect against UV Damage
  • Smooth fine lines
  • Stimulate collagen production
  • Stimulate cell regeneration
  • Strengthen and firm

 

Vitamin D. Known to: 

  • Be reparative
  • Soften
  • Soothes
  • Enhance skin's appearance
  • Fight free radicals
  • Aid in new cell growth

 

Vitamin E. Known to: 

  • Be reparative
  • Slow moisture loss
  • Diminish appearance of skin damage Also known as:
  • An antioxidant
  • A protectant 

 

Vitamin F ( Linoleic acid, Omega 6/Vit. F). Know to be: 

  • Moisturizing
  • An antioxidant
  • A protectant
  • Healing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Emulsifying
  • Soothing
  • An aid in moisture retention

 

Linolenic acid- Omega 3. Known to be:

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Soothing

 

Alpha Linoleic acid-Omega 3. Known to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Soothe
  • Improve integrity of skin’s barrier
  • Enhance skin’s appearance

 

Delta Linoleic acid - Omega 3 Linoleic acid - Omega 6. Known to:

  • Moisturize
  • Heal
  • Strengthen
  • Soothe
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Promote moisture-retention

 

Gamma Linoleic acid-Omega 6 (G.L.A.). Known to:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Promote healthy skin regeneration
  • Soothe
  • Improve elasticity
  • Soften fine lines
  • Support healthy cellular functions

 

Oleic acid-Omega 9. Known to:

 

  • Help maintain softness
  • Enhance skin’s appearance
  • Stimulate cellular growth
  • Aid in reduction of fine lines
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Boost skin’s

 Also know as:

  • An antioxidant  

 

Uric acid-Omega 9. Known to be:

  • A fighter of free radicals
  • An antioxidant

 

Steric acid. Known to be:

  • Cleansing
  • Emulsifying
  • Softening
  • Conditioning
  • A protectant

 

Palmitic acid. Known to be:

  • Softening
  • Extremely emollient

 

Palmioleic acid. Known to:

  • Moisturize
  • Tighten
  • Firm
  • Brighten
  • Enhance elasticity

 

Polyphenols. Known to:

  • Soothe inflammation
  • Repair dry, damaged skin
  • Improve elasticity
  • Improve circulation to skin
  • Enhance new cell growth
  • Boost moisture levels in skin
  • Aid in protecting skin from UV damage
  • Prevent moisture loss

Also known as:

  • An antioxidant 

 

Cinnamic acid esters. Known to:

  • Possess natural SPF properties
  • Aid in cellular regeneration
  • Enhance skin’s appearance
  • Soothe skin

Also known as:

  • A protectant 

 

Allantoin. Known to:

  • Aid in cellular regeneration
  • Soften
  • Soothe
  • Stimulate new, healthy skin growth
  • Boost water content
  • Smooth fine lines

Also known as:

  • A protectant

 

Carotenoids. Known to:

  • Protect from environmental toxins
  • Prevent cellular damage
  • Stimulate regeneration of new skin
  • Repair damage to skin due to UV, hormones and acne
  • Boost collagen and elastin production
  • Increase thickness, elasticity and firmness
  • Increase water retention
  • Soften
  • Smooth 

 

Arachiddonic acid. Known to:

  • Boost inflammatory response
  • Soothe skin

 

Gadoleic acid. Known to:

  • Balance oil production Also known to be:
  • Fast absorbing
  • Emollient

 

Beta Carotene. Known to:

  • Tighten
  • Firm
  • Soothe
  • Reduce appearance of age spots
  • Slow the look of cellular decline Also known as:
  • An antioxidant

 

Squalene. Known to:

  • Help regulate sebum production
  • Moisturize / maximize moisture retention
  • Soften texture of skin
  • Reduce fine lines
  • Soothe irritation
  • Plump skin

 

Eicosenoic acid. Known to:

  • Soften
  • Smooth
  • Be emollient
  • Add glide

 

Triterpenes, Known to:

  • Strengthen skin’s barrier
  • Aid in collagen synthesis
  • Support skin’s elasticity

Also known to be:

  • Anti-inflammatory

 

L-Arginine amino acid. Known to:

  • Promote collagen production
  • Aid in circulation
  • Aid in delivery of nutrients to malnourished skin

 

Glumatic amino acid. Known to:

  • Stimulate collagen production
  • Tighten skin
  • Restore skin’s natural protective barrier
  • Boost and maintain skin’s hydration Also known as
  • An antioxidant

 

Humectant. Definition: A substance that attracts, retains and preserves moisture.

 

Antioxidant. Definition: A protective substance that can prevent or slow the damage to cells caused by free radicals.

 

Non-comedogenic. Definition: A substance that does not block skin pores.