Natural can mean different things… for instance:
1. Plant extracts - minimally processed
2. Plant extracts - refined
3. Isolated from natural products
4. Synthesized from natural products
We choose minimally processed plant extracts most often, as they retain the highest amount of nutrients, but also have strong aromas, colors and textures, and can be difficult to formulate with.
Examples:
Cold-pressed, unrefined Hemp seed oil (green color, strong aroma)
Cold-pressed, extra virgin Coconut oil (strong aroma, inconsistent texture)
We use refined plant extracts in some of our formulas.
Example:
FTC-grade Bergamot essential oil (furanocoumarin-free). The chemical responsible for sensitization of the skin to sunlight has been removed
We use ingredients that are isolated from natural products in some of our formulas.
Example:
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant isolated from freshwater microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis
We use ingredients that are synthesized from natural products.
Example:
Polyglyceryl-4 oleate is a natural water-in-oil emulsifier made from sunflower seed oil and vegetable glycerin.