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The 30 goodies in our skincare products

The 30 goodies in our skincare products

The Forbidden Beauty skincare products range has nothing to hide.

No ‘B.A.D’ ingredients :
B.   Bad
A.   Ambiguous
D.   Debatable

We appreciate and totally respect the modern-day needs of the discerning buyer wanting to understand a skincare products ingredients.
Listed below are the 30 ingredients in all of the Forbidden Beauty skincare products, detailing why they are included, the benefits they give, and which products they are in :

Almond Oil – (Sweet Almond Oil)

Relieves Psoriasis and Eczema. If you suffer from any of these skin conditions it is essential to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised. Almond oil, which is hypoallergenic, does exactly this.
Included in :
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Aloe Vera Leaf Juice

Containing more than 75 active ingredients including amino acids, enzymes, hormones, minerals, saponins, sterols, sugar (starch), lectins and vitamins, aloe vera is a potent, invigorating and soothing agent.

It has been shown to improve the appearance of ageing and dry skin and making it feel more resilient and supple.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Argan Seed Oil

A valuable natural emollient with excellent nutritional benefits for skin and hair. Our organic Argan oil contains a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, phenols and carotenes, and is also rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins E and C, and squalene. These properties all are proven to have huge health benefits for the hair and skin, helping reduce the signs of skin ageing by reducing fine lines and slowing the formation of wrinkles, healing for eczema, psoriasis and all other skin conditions.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra-Nourishing Body Cream

Cetyl Alcohol

A naturally occurring fatty alcohol used in a broad variety of cosmetics as an emulsion stabiliser and opacifier. Whilst it is a common belief that you should avoid cosmetic skincare products containing alcohol, due to the drying out effects they can cause, fatty alcohols don’t have the same effect due to their chemical structure. This chemical makeup allows fatty alcohols, such as Cetyl Alcohol, to trap water and provide a soothing feel to the skin.
According to the FDA, even cosmetic products labelled ‘alcohol free’ are allowed to contain Cetyl Alcohol and other fatty alcohols.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Coconut Oil (fractionated)

A palm-free triglyceride widely used in cosmetics as a dispersing agent providing a silky and even application. An excellent emollient, it also helps essential oils to penetrate the skin.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Emulsifier – (plant based)

This is a non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier developed from the natural olive derivatives of Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate. It provides creams with an excellent spreadability with no soapy effect.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Emulsifier – (secondary)

The cutting-edge secondary emulsifier that we use has been engineered to interact with the skins hydrolipidic film promoting barrier function, hydration and giving a soft, non-sticky pleasant skin feel.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Fragrance – Men’s

A bold masculine fragrance with notes of amber and musk combined with base notes of aged teakwood, patchouli, sandalwood and infused with natural essential oils.
Included in :
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser

Fragrance – Women’s

A complex, sensual and intriguing scent containing various notes comprising rich vanilla, deep amber, musk and sandalwood infused with natural essential oils. The continued positive reviews show that our women focus group trials have selected vey well with this amazing, yet subtle, fragrance.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Glycerin – (vegetable)

Derived from the oil of plants, such as coconut, soy or palm, glycerin is a clear, colourless and odourless liquid used in many cosmetics to assist in retaining moisture and pulling oxygen into the skin.

Helps cleanse without clogging pores, whilst facilitating the absorption of other beneficial active ingredients in natural products. It also smoothes the look of fine lines and minuscule cracks on the skin and evens out the skin tone to lighten dark areas, and diminishes the appearance of unwanted spots and marks.

It’s pH closely matches that of the skin, which makes it gentle enough for even sensitive skin types.
The Glycerin included in our products contain no palm oil, and are derived from rapeseed and/or soybean oil.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Green Tea Extract

Green Tea Liquid Herbal Extract is known for its antioxidant, toning and protective properties and thus a popular ingredient in many contemporary cosmetic products.
Popular in many anti-ageing products it is known to assist the skin during the natural ageing process.
Included in :
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Hempseed Oil – (refined)

Considered to be the most nutritional oil available, hempseed contains all of the 20 known amino acids, as well as antioxidants, proteins, carotene, phytosterols and phospholipids. It also has the highest percentage of fatty acids (includes Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty oils) of any plant.

Having anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory properties, this humectant not only soothes and heals stressed out skin, but will also strengthen the outer epidermal layer. Therefore it firms the skin, preventing free radical damage and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Heptyl Undecylenate

A 100% vegetable-derived (palm-free) emollient that is a very light and dry natural alternative to synthetic fluids. It imparts shine, a dry feel and lubricity without the greasiness feel other emollient give.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Hyaluronic Acid Powder  – (Sodium Hyaluronate)

Naturally occurring, Hyaluronic Acid acts as a tissue ‘organiser’ and helps to hold water. About one third of the Hyaluronic Acid in the human body is found in the skin, but this significantly decreases with age.

This may therefore contribute to loss of freshness, hydration, moisture and elasticity in the skin, leading to the development of wrinkles. By using skincare products that contain HA, the skin can be softened and elasticity restored, contributing to a significant anti-wrinkle effect.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Kawakawa Infused Oil

Native to New Zealand, Kawakawa is known as the ‘pharmacy of the forest’ and used for many skin ailments. It is excellent for strengthening the skin whilst restoring hydration and proving intense nourishment. Kawakawa oil is a perfect ingredient to specifically address the issues of harsh wear and tear that men’s skin can be subjected to.
Included in :
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser

Liquorice Root Extract

Helping regenerate elastin and collagen for the skin, it also  lightens discolouration or pigmentation. Contains glabridin, a potent anti-oxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream

Mamaku Leaf Extract

Mamaku (or New Zealand black fern) is New Zealand’s native tree fern, which has been used for centuries, by the native Maori, for its healing properties. Our premium Mamaku extract can promote healthy cell renewal by encouraging the production of elastin cells and collagen. This is because this extract has a unique and powerful cocktail of natural biopolymers (oligosaccharides and polysaccharides) that synergistically tighten the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream

Manuka Leaf Extract

Manuka Extract has phenomenal healing powers that were well known by the native New Zealand Maori. In addition to helping with a variety of inflammatory skin conditions, it has astringent properties, meaning it assists in drawing tissues together to aid in the healing process. Forbidden Beauty only uses a very high-quality, proprietary NZ-manufactured extract in all skincare products.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Moringa Oil

Known as the ‘Miracle Tree’ all parts of this ancient tree are used for their nutritive and medicinal properties. Moringa Oil contains 72% oleic acid. It penetrates very deeply into the skin, helping retain moisture and fighting signs of ageing as well as brightening dull and dry skin.
Included in :
Hydrating Glow Face Cream

Preservative

We use the best in class preservative, that is globally used by many of the luxury brands. It is EcoCert approved, being a liquid synthetic preservative for strong broad-spectrum preservative efficacy.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Propanediol

An excellent humectant, which improves the moisturising properties of skincare creams. Derived from a sustainable corn sugar fermentation process and thus a perfect substitute for the petroleum-based ingredients found in other skincare products. Also acts as a solubilizer with preservative properties.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Pro-Vitamin B5 – (d-Panthenol)

Provitamin B5 (A provitamin is a substance converted within the body into a vitamin) is a member of the powerful B-complex vitamin family. It acts as a humectant, delivering moisture and nutrients deep within the skin, whilst stabilising the skin’s natural barrier function thus increasing hydration.
Additionally, it acts as a skin healer and protectant, offering relief from itchiness, redness and pain.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Scleroglucan, Xanthan Gum

This combination creates a very versatile rheology modifier, which is a naturally-derived polysaccharide. It provides a triple function of thickening, stabilising and suspending solutions. Thus helping increase the viscosity (reducing stickiness) and improving sensoriality.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Sodium Lactate

A liquid salt naturally derived from the fermentation of natural sugars, that improves the skins moisture-absorbing properties thus boosting regeneration.
Included in :
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Sodium PCA

A very effective humectant occurring naturally in the skin that acts to bind water to the cells. Will also enhance the penetration ability of a moisturiser’s ingredients.
Included in :
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser

Vitamin A – (Retinyl Palmitate)

Has potent rejuvenating properties that promote enzyme activity in the skin thus improving the appearance of aged and blemished skin. Also ideal for the regeneration of skin prematurely aged by UV-radiation by thickening the epidermis. Can also assist in increasing the skin’s elasticity and reverse the effects of photodamage.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream

Vitamin B3 – (Niacinamide)

Working with the natural substances in your skin, Vitamin B3 is said to help regulate sebum production, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, fading age spots and hyper-pigmentation, improving the appearance of enlarged pores, and generally brightening the complexion.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream

Vitamin C  – Kakadu Plum Extract

Vitamin C, when applied to the skin, is well known to be a visible wrinkle reduction and skin luminosity booster, energising dull-looking skin to brighten and restore radiance. Unlike Vitamin C used in other products, the Vitamin C we include in all our moisturiser products are derived from the Australian Kakadu Plum, which has the world’s highest source of Vitamin-C.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Hydrating Glow Face Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

Vitamin E – (Tocopherol)

The action of Vitamin E is as an antioxidant – rejuvenating and protective against external aggressions and free radicals that can cause premature ageing of the skin.
Vitamin E acts against wrinkles and toxins. Caused as a result of our potentially toxic environment. It is also beneficial in the regeneration of tissue in skincare products.
Included in :
Age Perfection Cream
Men’s All-Over Body Moisturiser
Ultra Nourishing Body Cream

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