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Gro-To Ingredient Glossary

A great bedtime read to put your kids (and you) to sleep, but also very important information about our ingredients.

Sweet almond oil: A gentle, nourishing oil suitable for all skin types (especially dry and sensitive). Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and amino acids, it helps to soften and nourish the skin. It’s wonderful, even on very new skin.

Jojoba seed oil: Jojoba oil has fatty acids similar to those found in the collagen of the skin, making it ideal for helping the elasticity and vitality of the skin.

Rice bran oil: High in vitamins (E & B) and a rich array of fatty acids, rice bran oil is hugely hydrating as well as being light and nourishing, making it perfect for sensitive baby skin.

Squalane: A powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, terrific for sensitive skin, non-irritating, replenishing fatty acids, and it prevents moisture from escaping the skin, making it exceptional for dry skin. Has very similar composition to human sebum so penetrates quickly and reduces dryness. Note: This is NOT Squalene!

Macadamia seed oil: An Aussie legend, and a highly nourishing oil high in Oleic acid (potent moisturizing qualities); it absorbs easily into the skin to moisturise and protect dry, damaged and mature skin.

Chia seed oil: Very high in omega-3 fatty acids, this nourishing oil improves texture and helps soothe and protect skin. Chia Seed oil is perfect for skin that is sensitive/dehydrated and delicate baby skin

Sandalwood nut oil: Derived from the Santalum spicatum tree found across Western Australia, it is high in fatty acids including oleic and ximenynic acids. This powerful anti-inflammatory is also a hydrating and nourishing emollient.

Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.

Vanillin: Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of vanilla, coconut and orange.

Sunflower Seed oil: A light oil with high levels of vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids helping to soothe and replenish skin.

Sea buckthorn seed oil extract: Derived from the Sea Buckthorn Berry, this nutritious oil contains high levels of Vitamins A and E as well as Omega 7. As well as its high anti-inflammatory properties, it is also nourishing and hydrating for the skin.

Calendula flower oil extract: Extracted from calendula flowers, calendula oil is excellent for soothing and calming the skin.

Wheat bran oil extract: Rich is fatty acids including linoleic (omega 6), vitamin e and carotenoids, it is well known for its nourishing, soothing and protective properties

Rosemary leaf extract: An antioxidant that helps protect against free radical damage and the effects of environmental stresses on the skin.

Gamma octalactone: Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of vanilla, coconut and orange.

Sweet orange peel oil: Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of vanilla, coconut and orange.

Known Allergens in Fragrance: none.

Coconut oil: With a high content of fatty acids, it is a soft, soothing oil with excellent moisturising properties

Sweet almond oil: A gentle, nourishing oil suitable for all skin types (especially dry and sensitive ones). Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and amino acids, it helps to soften and nourish the skin.

Glycerin: Derived from coconut, glycerin is an excellent humectant; helping to reduce TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss) by drawing moisture from the air into the skin. It also helps to keep the skin soft and smooth.

Shea butter: A rich moisturising butter that comes from the African Shea Tree. Contains high levels of vitamins and essential fatty acids which helps to improve skin elasticity and revive dry skin.

Squalane: Derived from olives, squalane has a very similar composition to human sebum so penetrates quickly and reduces dryness.

Cetearyl olivate: Forms part of a very effective, mild emulsifier used to blend the oil & water together and stabilize the formulation.

Sorbitan olivate: An olive derived emulsifier that helps to blend the oil and water together while also providing a luxurious and smooth skin feel.

Cera alba: Obtained from the honey bee, beeswax is used to help improve the consistency of the cream

Saccharide isomerate: Plant-based saccharide similar to the carbohydrate found on human skin. Provides instant hydration & reduces irritation.

Sunflower seed oil: Lightweight, replenishing and absolutely jammed with fatty acids and vitamins.

Chamomile leaf extract: Derived from the Chamomile plant, it helps to soothe dry, irritated or itchy skin

Licorice root extract: A powerful antioxidant and anti-irritant, it helps to soothe redness & itching, making it ideal for sensitive skin

Gotu kola extract: Has strong anti-irritant and soothing properties perfect for baby skin

Rosemary leaf extract: An antioxidant that helps protect against free radical damage and the effects of environmental stresses on the skin.

Baikal skullcap root extract: A natural antioxidant that provides soothing and calming properties to help sensitive skin

Green tea leaf extract: A powerful antioxidant and anti-irritant, it helps to soothe redness & itching, making it ideal for sensitive skin

Japanese knotweed root extract: An antioxidant to help protect the skin against environmental stresses

Vitamin e: A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as preventing free radical damage on the skin.

Xanthan gum: A natural food grade thickener used to help stabilize and thicken the cream

Ceryl palmitate: Forms part of a very effective, mild emulsifier used to blend the oil & water together and stabilize the formulation

Sorbitan palmitate: Forms part of a very effective, mild emulsifier used to blend the oil & water together and stabilize the formulation

Gamma octalactone: Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of coconut, orange and honey.

Benzyl alcohol: A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by destroying microorganisms and their growth (‘cos, ick).

Dehydroacetic acid: A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by destroying microorganisms and their growth.

Sweet orange peel oil: Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of coconut, orange and honey.

Natural fragrance (honey): Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of coconut, orange and honey.

Allergens from fragrance: Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl cinnamate, Limonene.

Coco glucoside: A mild non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut oil & fruit sugars that helps to gently clean the surface of the skin

Disodium cocoyl glutamate: A mild surfactant which helps to produce foam and clean the surface of the skin.

Glycerin: Derived from coconut, glycerin is an excellent humectant; helping to reduce TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss) by drawing moisture from the air into the skin. It also helps to keep the skin soft and smooth.

Sodium cocoyl glutamate: A mild surfactant with good skin conditioning properties.

Xanthan gum: A natural food grade thickener used to help stabilize and thicken the cream.

Glyceryl oleate:  An ester of glycerin and oleic acid, glyceryl oleate is a mild co-surfactant  with good skin conditioning properties

Sunflower oil: Lightweight, replenishing and absolutely jammed with fatty acids and vitamins.

Oat seed extract: Rich in vitamins and minerals, oat seed extract absorbs is highly moisturising and nourishing on the skin making it particularly beneficial for dry or irritated skin.

Aloe vera leaf juice: Highly nourishing and soothing on the skin, aloe vera is rich in vitamins C, E and beta carotene which helps to reduce flaking and restore suppleness to dry skin.

Rosemary leaf extract: An antioxidant that helps protect against free radical damage and the effects of environmental stresses on the skin.

Hydrolysed wheat protein: Helps retain moisture in the skin reducing the chance of dehydrated and dry skin.

Glyceryl oleate: An ester of glycerin and oleic acid, glyceryl oleate is a mild co-surfactant  with good skin conditioning properties

Sodium PCA: Sodium PCA is a naturally occurring humectant that functions as a hydrating agent and a skin-replenishing ingredient

Gamma octalactone: Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of coconut, orange and honey.

Ethanol: Alcohol from natural fermentation which is used as an ingredient solvent in very low concentrations 

Benzyl alcohol: A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by destroying microorganisms and their growth (‘cos, ick).

Dehydroacetic acid: A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by destroying microorganisms and their growth.

Sweet orange peel oil: Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of coconut, orange and honey.

Natural fragrance (honey): Contributes to the product’s natural fragrance of coconut, orange and honey.

Allergens from fragrance: Limonene.

Caprylyl /capryl glucoside: Acts as a solvent to help dissolve the fragrance oils into the water.

Benzyl alcohol: A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by destroying microorganisms and their growth (‘cos, ick).

Natural essential oil fragrance (lavender): Derived from natural plant extracts. Smells good.

Dehydroacetic acid: A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by destroying microorganisms and their growth.

Known allergens: Geranoil, Lemonene, Linalool. (These are considered allergens when applied topically, but this is a room mist and not intended for skin contact.)

Aqua/ Water/ Eau: Used as a solvent to dissolve and carry ingredients, while also texturising the product.

Cetearyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol (the good kind of alcohol, not the irritating kind) which helps stabilise emulsions.

Coco-Glucoside: A mild surfactant used to help gently clean the scalp.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice: Rich in vitamins C, E and beta carotene, aloe vera is highly nourishing, soothing on the skin, helps to reduce flaking and restores suppleness to the scalp.

Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride: An emulsifier and conditioning agent that leaves the hair smooth, shiny and tangle-free.

Glyceryl Caprylate: A preservative which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting microorganisms and their growth (‘cos ick).

Glycerin: A 100% plant-derived ingredient that is an excellent humectant, reducing moisture loss by holding water within the surface layers of the skin to prevent skin from drying out.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: Helps to strengthen the hair, while also adding shine.

Tocopherol: A powerful antioxidant that preserves the product as well as helping to care for the scalp.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil: A lightweight oil with high levels of vitamin A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids that deeply soothe and replenish the skin.

C13-16 Iso-Alkane: A light emollient that helps to reduce hair frizz and strengthen the hair.

Citric Acid: Used to adjust the pH of Go-To products.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid: A preservative which protects Go-To products from spoiling by inhibiting microorganisms and their growth (‘cos, ick).

Sodium Benzoate: Part of the preservative system which protects the product from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms (ew).

Parfum/Fragrance: Derived from natural plant extracts.

Limonene: Part of the natural fragrance.