Ingredients Index
OUR INGREDIENTS
We're proud of every single ingredient in our formulations. Each performs an essential role in making our skincare effective + a pleasure to use. Below we break down every ingredient, from A to Z. If you have any questions about any of our ingredients, how they are sourced or anything else, please feel free to get in touch.clientservices@theseatedqueen.com
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This cold-pressed organic oil has high vitamin e content + is an effective moisturising agent that helps replenish cells without clogging pores.
Cold-pressed organic argan kernel oil helps moisturise, protect + improve skin elasticity thanks to its fatty acids (high in oleic, linoleic acids) + antioxidants, especially vitamin e.
Cosmos-approved nature identical vegan preservative that is found in tree bark.
Nature identical means the ingredient being used has the exact same molecular composition in every way as the ingredient found in nature, but is more stable.
Cosmos-approved nature identical vegan preservative that naturally occurs in some fruits (including apricot), as well as jasmine + ylang ylang.
Nature identical means the ingredient being used has the exact same molecular composition in every way as the ingredient found in nature, but is more stable.
Organic essential oil extracted using cold-pressing methods from the rind of the fruit. Soothing + healing with anti-inflammatory + antiseptic properties. The oil releases a heady + relaxing scent.
Soothing antioxidant extracted from german chamomile essential oil that hydrates skin + helps restore suppleness. Bisabolol also enables active ingredients in other oils to penetrate the skin more easily, making it essential for an overnight mask.
We use natural bisabolol because research suggests it is more effective than synthetic versions.
This cold-pressed organic emollient is a soothing + nourishing moisturiser. Thanks to its high concentration of gamma linolenic acid + stearic acid, borage seed oil strengthens the skin's natural barrier function + helps replenish skin cells.
Organic essential oil obtained using cold processes by macerating in sunflower seed oil. It is used to help heal + soothe skin thanks to its natural antiseptic + anti-inflammatory properties.
A mix of coconut oil + vegan glycerin that smooths + hydrates skin.
Enables penetration of active ingredients in the skin's dermis so that oils do not simply sit on the skin.
This is fatty alcohol created from coconut oil, helps to smooth + soften skin. As an emulsifier it makes our cold cream unctuous + absorbent.
This organic essential oil with a timeless night-time scent that is calming + soothing.
In addition it is an effective, gentle moisturiser + skin conditioner, often prescribed as a natural remedy for broken skin capillaries.
Organic essential oil that used for its calming + cleansing properties, it smells wonderful.
Cosmos-approved nature identical vegan preservative that occurs naturally in the solandra family of flowers.
Nature identical means the ingredient being used has the exact same molecular composition in every way as the ingredient found in nature, but is more stable.
Organic aromatic essential oil that works as gentle + effective cleanser. Helps reduce inflammation + regulate sebum. It has an earthy + grounding scent.
Organic essential oil that has a beautifully relaxing scent. When applied to the skin with a carrier oil, it can reduce redness + aid cell regeneration.
Too often overlooked, this simple superstar hydrating ingredient is able to absorb moisture from the air, taking it from the skin's outer layers to the deeper skin tissue. It is found naturally in the human body. We use vegan glycerin that is derived from vegetable sources.
Made from glycerin + stearic fatty acids, this water-absorbing ingredient (humectant) is naturally present in the human body + helps it maintain a soft, moisturised look. Used with antioxidants (like argan oil), it has shown to effectively restore skin.
The quintessential evening scent, + with good reason. This balancing organic oil from provence is shown to help relieve anxiety + stress.
Aromatic essential oil that is steam distilled from the tree's resin. It has a wonderfully grounding + earthy scent, as well as natural soothing + anti-bacterial properties when applied to the skin.
An organic oil created from fermented patchouli leaves, it is healing + anti-inflammatory with a long-lasting aroma.
Our cold-pressed organic oil is created from the rose hip fruit + seed. The oil is rich in antioxidants, linoleic acid + trans-retinoic acid, a natural form of vitamin a + other essential fatty acids. The result is a supercharged ingredient that promotes healthy skin cell rejuvenation.
This organic essential oil is known for being deeply calming. Damask rose petals are steam distilled + the result is a scent that is naturally longer lasting + more complex than rose absolute, which is usually extracted using a solvent.
A thistle-like plant that was used as a saffron substitute in south america. Our cold pressed organic safflower oil is hydrating + has excellent masking properties. Its antioxidants are thought to reverse the damage of free radicals.
Non-gmo ecocert + cosmos/soil association approved ingredient that that is used in a small quantity to stabilise the ph of skincare products.
An ecocert + cosmos/soil association-approved vegan preservative derived from mountain ash berries.
A brilliant vitamin a natural moisturiser, with exceptional healing properties. It protects skin from dehydration + aggressive external factors. It aids retention of the skin's natural moisture + water content, helping to restore suppleness.
Another ingredient that is naturally found in the human body. Our natural-identical version of the fatty acid is vegetable oil-derived + vegan. It works as a natural cleanser that specialises in gently removing build-ups of dirt + excess sebum.
Otherwise known as sunflower seed + rich in vitamin e, this cold pressed oil is high in linoeic acid, which helps decrease inflammation + helps replenish skin cells.
An organic oil created from distilled leaves, it promotes healing + decongests skin.
Simply put, vitamin e.
Cosmos + ecocert approved active ingredient created from distilled vegetable oil. A powerful antioxidant
that also helps to hydrate + plump skin.
This is vegetable-derived gmo-free vitamin e, a workhorse of a skincare vitamin. Vitamin e is an antioxidant that soothes, helps with cell restoration + strengthens the skin barrier function.
Cornstarch is used in sls-free products (like ours), as well as gastronomy, to create a deliciously smooth texture.
Extracted from the whole plant, this tincture has natural cleansing properties + is anti-inflammatory.