• Shea Butter (BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER)

Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory coloured natural fat extracted from the seed of the African Shea tree Vitellaria paradoxa (previously Butyrospermum parkii). Throughout Africa it is used extensively for food, as it is edible, and medicinal purposes, and is a major source of dietary fat. It is widely used in cosmetics and toiletries as an Emollient and Skinconditioning agent. It is a relatively benign substance with no toxilogical concerns. (ADLS Comestic Product Safety report, November 2023)

• Lemongrass Oil (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL)

Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae. It is used for perfuming and masking in cosmetics and personal care products. In acute tests it is practically nontoxic both orally and dermally. It is an ocular irritant and a moderate dermal irritant and may be sensitising to a small sub-set of the population, but its effects disappear at concentrations of 4% or less in humans. It is not considered a carcinogen, mutagen, or reproductive toxin. The U.S. FDA lists it as GRAS for direct addition to food and it it is approved as a food additive by the CoE. (ADLS Comestic Product Safety report, November 2023)

• Lemon Oil (CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae.It is used as a skin conditioner and perfuming ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products. It is practically non-toxic in acute oral and dermal tests. The FDA rates it as GRAS for direct addition to food. It is a moderate ocular irritant and can be a dermal irritant to some individuals. At high concentrations it can be a sensitiser for a small proportion of the population. The primary safety concern for Citrus Limon Peel Oil is photosensitivity/toxicity due to the presence of furanocoumarins. IFRA recommend a level of no more than 2% in leave-on products. European regulations forbid a level of furocoumarins equal to or above 1 mg/kg. There are no reports of Citrus Limon Peel Oil being a carcinogen, genotoxin, or reproductive toxin. (ADLS Comestic Product Safety report, November 2023)

• Mandarin Oil (CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL OIL)

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil is the oil derived from the peel of the Tangerine, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae. In cosmetics and personal care products it functions primarily as a skin conditioner and tonic. It has a low acute toxicity level and is well tolerated in repeat usage. It is an ocular irritant and may be a moderate skin irritant. It contains sensitising allergens which in Europe must be listed on the label should their concentration be greater than 0.01% in rinse-off products or 0.001% in leave-on products. It may act as a photo-irritant. It is not considered a carcinogen, mutagen, or reproductive toxin. IFRA recommend that for applications on areas of skin exposed to sunshine, excluding bath preparations, soaps and other products which are washed off the skin, the total level of bergapten (5- methoxypsoralen) in the consumer products should not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm). This is equivalent to 0.0075% (75 ppm) in a fragrance compound used at 20% in the consumer product. (ADLS Comestic Product Safety report, November 2023)

• Sweet Orange Oil (CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL)

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained by expression from the fresh peel of the ripe fruit of the sweet orange, Citrus aurantium var. dulcis, Rutaceae (syn. Citrus sinensis ). It is most frequently used in cosmetics and personal care products as a tonic and skin conditioner. It has low acute toxicity via the oral and dermal routes and presents no concerns during long-term use. Due to the high level of limonene present (>90%) it is classed as a mild to moderate skin and eye irritant and a sensitiser. It is not carcinogenic, genotoxic, or a reproductive toxin. It contains a number of substances which in the E.U. are considered allergens which must be declared on the label when their concentration exceeds 0.01% in rinse off products and 0.001% in leave-on products (primarily limonene but also linalool and citral). Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is considerd safe in its present use and concentration. (ADLS Comestic Product Safety report, November 2023)

• Grapefruit Oil (CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL) 

Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae. It has GRAS status and is approved by the US F.D.A. and the Council of Europe for food use with no restrictions. In cosmetics and personal care products it may be used for masking, perfuming, and skin conditioning. It is not acutely toxic. It is an ocular irritant and may be a mild dermal irritant and sensitiser at high concentrations. It is not classed as a carcinogen, mutagen, or reproductive toxin. Furocoumarines, normally present in small amount, must be kept to a minimum and must not exceed 1mg/kg in sun protection and in bronzing products. (ADLS Comestic Product Safety report, November 2023)

Lavender Oil (LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL) 

Lavender oil is a light, floral and herbaceous aroma with a woody, balsamic undertone. It is thought to be a calming and relaxing oil. Lavender oil has exceptional skin-enhancing properties, balances sebum production and encourages healthy cell growth. Lavender has been long-used to keep moths and insects away from clothes, by placing lavender pillows or sachets in draws or in between bed sheets. Lavender oil was highly advocated by Rudolf Steiner for its balancing psychological affects. The soothing properties of the oil are absorbed through the skin and the massage helps increase blood flow to this amy area of application. In cosmetics and personal care products it may be used for masking, perfuming, and skin conditioning. It is not acutely toxic. It is an ocular irritant and may be a mild dermal irritant and sensitiser at high concentrations. It is not considered a carcinogen, mutagen, or reproductive toxin. The U.S. FDA lists it as GRAS for direct addition to food and it it is approved as a food additive by the CoE. (ADLS Comestic Product Safety report, November 2023)