We are proud of all the ingredients we add to our products, but also the ones we leave out. Our entire range is free from palm oil, petrochemicals, preservatives, parabens, synthetic colours, synthetic fragrances, SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), GMO (genetically modified organisms), phthalates, BPA (Bisphenol-A), and added water. B Vanille only contracts with certified suppliers (cruelty- free, all natural, vegan and organic). Below some benefits of different ingredients used by B Vanille. The information provided is for educational purposes only.
Cosmetic Butters
Shea Butter Unrefined Organic
INCI: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, is extracted from the shea nut. Shea Butter is addressed for its healing, protecting and moisturising properties. Rich in cinnamon acid, it also protects the skin from UV rays and therefore can be included in skin care products for after sun care. This butter forms a breathable, water-resistant film and is the leading natural product for moisturising. Full of natural vitamins as A and E, provide the skin with essential fatty acids and nutrients necessary for collagen production as well as skin softening and regenerating dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin.
Mango Butter
INCI: Mangifera indica Seed Butter, is cold pressed and purified from the seed kernel of the Mango tree. Mango Butter has beneficial moisturising properties and adds a luxurious emollient feel to products while also acting as a mild lubricant for the skin; is a great source of essential fatty acids. Mango Butter has wound healing qualities and is used as an application for ulcerations, fissures of the lips, hands and chapped skin etc; and in wounds and sores which are inflamed. Chemically it is mainly composed of glycerides of oleic and stearic acids.
Murumuru Butter Virgin
INCI: Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, is known for its anti-inflammatory and bactericide properties; rich also in oleic and linoleic oils which promote nutrition and moisture to skin and hair. A powerful skin barrier repair agent and intense natural moisturiser which is often used to help restore elasticity to damaged and ageing skin. As an excellent emollient it helps the skin to retain water by creating a protective film – ideal for eczema and psoriasis. It can be used to restore sheen and softness while improving the flexibility to dry, brittle, damaged hair.
Cocoa Organic butter
INCI: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cocoa Butter (also known as cacao butter) vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans during the process of separating the powder and liquor from the bean. Cocoa Butter is one of the most stable fats known. It contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity and has a long shelf life. An excellent moisturising agent for the skin.
Cosmetic Carrier Oils
Sweet Almond Virgin Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis, sweet almond oil is made by pressing raw almonds without cooking them. This is something you may have heard about in other health products, where something is “raw” or “cold pressed.” This means that little to no heat is used in the process, thereby preserving all the naturally occurring chemical compounds within the oil, so that they can directly benefit the skin. Sweet Almond is an excellent emollient and is known for its ability to soften and re-condition the skin. It is rich in proteins and Vitamin D, and is considered extremely nourishing – particularly when used regularly. Contains olein, glyceride, linoleic acid. It can be expected to sooth dry skin and irritated areas. One of the biggest secrets behind the use of almond oil for skin treatments is the high level of fatty acids contained in the final oil mixture. Fatty acids serve as a natural emollient for the skin, and can help the skin lock in moisture by forming a protective barrier. Emollients are especially effective for conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea.
Soya Bean Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Glycine Soja, is cold pressed. Soy beans are extremely high in lecithin, sterolins, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and isoflavones. It penetrates easily into the skin which makes it an effective moisturising agent, re-hydrating and restocking the skin’s lipid barrier to help hold in moisture while softening dry, chafed and damaged skin.
Argan Virgin Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Argania spinosa, expressed from macerated and deodorised kernels. Argan Oil contains a high content of alpha tocopherols, carotene, phytosterols and omega 6. It stimulates, protects and regenerates, helping to retain the soft supple, elastic skin. Used topically, Argan Oil provides intense conditioning benefits to dry and dehydrated skin and hair. When applied to the skin, argan Oil particularly helps restore, regenerate and restructure the epidermis by way of increasing the nutrient content of skin cells. Argan Oil has sought-after antioxidant properties which makes it especially beneficial in skincare products. Argan Oil also has strengthening effects on nails and hair.
Avocado Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Persea Gratissima, obtained from pressing the fruit. Avocado is rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, and Beta carotene. It is a mild yet nourishing oil that is often used on fry, mature, tired skin. It is especially beneficial for people living in the northern hemisphere where vitamin D is restricted due to less sunlight. It is an excellent natural moisturizer. It contains monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid
Coconut Virgin Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera, obtained by mechanical pressing the kernel seeds. Coconut Oil is an excellent emollient well known for its ability to soften and re-condition the skin. It is rich in vitamin E and proteins which moisturise and protect your skin and hair. This oil is considered to have antibiotic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-fungal properties explaining why it has become so popular in recent years.
Black Cumin Seed Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Nigella Sativa, expressed from the seeds. Black Cumin Seed Oil (also often called Black Coriander Oil or simply Black Oil) is derived from the small, black, crescent-shaped seeds that are historically known for their therapeutic properties. Its active compounds, crystalline nigellone and thymoquinone, are the most studied, but it also contains: myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, proteins and vitamins B1, B2, B3, calcium, folate, iron, copper, zinc and phosphorous. It is an anti-oxidant and soothes dry, irritated skin, soothing and softening as it moisturises.
Jojoba Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis, extracted by cold Press. A popular ingredient in skincare due to it’s softening, protecting and moisturise retaining properties which make it ideal in hand creams and products designed to protect skin from the elements. It is suitable for all skin types. In hair care products jojoba adds shine and volume while also treating damaged, brittle hair. Jojoba can be used in baby products to protect sensitive skin and treat nappy rash.
Castor Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis , cold pressed from seeds. Castor oil is one of the few oils that can be used as an emulsifying agent. It also acts as a protective barrier on your skin that will protect against harsh environmental conditions.
Prickly Pear Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Opuntia Ficus-Indica , extracted by Cold Press from seeds, country of origin is Morocco. Prickly Pear Seed oil is extremely rich in Vitamins E and K, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. It provides rich nutrition to the skin repairing and replenishing, moisturising, restoring elasticity and helping reduce signs of ageing. Easily absorbed and non-greasy. Prickly pear oil has high concentration of vitamin E 150% more vitamin E than argan oil make it great antioxidant to fight free radicals and increases cell renewal and prevents wrinkles. It also has vitamin K, which can lighten your undereye circles. The fatty acid profile of linoleic acid and oleic acid replenish lost lipids within skin which helps moisturise and restore skin’s elasticity. in addition, it’s non-comedogenic, which means that prickly pear oil can deeply penetrate skin without clogging pores or causing breakouts.
Apricot Kernel Organic Oil
Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca, apricot oil is suitable for sensitive, inflamed, dry or ageing skin due to its mildness. It is very rich and nourishing – particularly in vitamin A and is known to enhance skin elasticity, also rich in Vitamin K, which is known to reduce dark circles. It has been in use for thousands of years, given its multiple applications in Chinese traditional medicine. It contains vitamin E and omega 6 fatty acids that together with Vitamin K, nourish skin deeply, allowing the nutrients to penetrate the surface of the skin.
Olive Extra Virgin Oil
Botanical Name: Olea europaea, expressed from the ripe fruit. Due to the oils fattiness it is not suitable on oily or large pored skin, however it is ideal for use on dry, mature and sensitive skin. The fattiness of this oil helps create a protective layer over the skins surface, protecting it from the elements.
Pomegranate Oil
Botanical Name: Punica granatum, extracted by Cold Press. Pomegranate has been cultivated and used by humans for hundreds of centuries, with documented use dating to the Babylonian era, several thousand years ago. As well as being a major food source, pomegranates often represent fertility and prosperity to different cultures of the world. Also the essential fatty acids in Pomegranate help to keep skin looking youthful, tight and subtle. It is rich in antioxidants and polyphenols that give the oil natural protection qualities, shielding skin from UV and free-radical damage (please note that we don’t advise pomegranate oil as a replacement for sunscreen). It supports cell regeneration. Pomegranate oil regenerates and repairs skin, and effectively reduces and prevents wrinkles in the epidermis. It has antimicrobial properties. It is an effective anti-inflammatory agent. It has superior moisturizing ability, nourishing and softening skin. The vitamin C in pomegranate oil helps to even skin tone and reverse the damage caused by sun exposure.
Green Coffee Oil
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica, extracted by cold pressing green coffee beans. Its high concentration of essential fatty acids, sterols, and vitamin E make it a potent antioxidant that can offer protection against skin damage such as sunburn cell formation and DNA degradation. It can also assist in the prevention of the development of photoaging and inflammatory skin disorders. Green Coffee Oil is rich in phytosterols that promote excellent moisture retention, quick penetration and good adherence within cosmetic applications. It is also exceptionally high in its composition of essential fatty acids.
Coffea arabica seed oil (which contain chlorogenic acid and caffeine) defend against photoaging and support the skin’s structure to restore moisture and hydration for the appearance of brighter and firmer youthful-looking facial skin.
Marula Oil
Botanical Name: Sclerocarya birrea, extracted by cold press. Marula oil is one of Africa’s greatest skin care oils and is an extremely stable cosmetic oil. It is rich in anti-oxidants, omega 6 and 9 and has a high linoleic content and vitamin E and C, which fight free radicals. The high content of fatty acids, including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and myristic acids creates a protective coating on the skin making it a good emollient for dry skin sufferers. It absorbs quickly, contain L-arginine and glutamic amino acids, which help hydrating the skin, healing skin tissue, reducing redness, reducing trans-epidermal water loss and increasing smoothness of the skin. Marula oil is rich in protein and easily absorbed, making it an effective skin and hair treatment.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are extracted from flowers, herbs and plants and have been used for healing, aromatherapy and perfumes for thousands of years. In general essential oils are beneficial and used to:
Relieve anxiety
Fight depression
Relieve acne
Boost energy
Ease headaches
Enhance concentration
Soothe eczema
Assist breathing
Aid circulation
Boost immune system Never use pure oils on the skin without diluting, never use internally, keep away from children and eyes, always check if there are any medical issues which could cause a problem.
Bergamot Organic Essential oil
Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia . Bergamot essential oil can be used in the treatment of depression, stress, tension, fear, hysteria, infection. Several compounds in bergamot oil have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This may make bergamot oil an effective spot treatment for acne in people who do not have sensitive skin. Its analgesic qualities may also make it effective against painful cysts and pimples.
Lavender Organic Essential oil
Botanical Name: Lavandula Angustifolia. It is known for its calming benefits, in addition to soothing inflammation. It has also been shown to regenerate skin cells, which makes it great for reducing sun spots and removing scarring.
Tea tree Organic Essential oil
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia. Is an incredibly versatile essential oil. Is useful in controlling acne breakouts since it helps clean the pores without over-saturating the skin. Its antimicrobial properties prevent the spread of acne-causing bacteria.
Lemon Organic Essential oil
Botanical Name: Citrus limonium. It has skin-lightening properties that help brighten up the lifeless-looking, can help reduce the effects of oxidative stress on the skin; is one of photosensitive essential oils.
Geranium Egypt Essential oil
Botanical Name: Pelargonium Graveolens. Contains enzymes that help regulate the production of skin oils, ideal for both oily and dry skin. Also known for its beneficial effect on menopause.
Patchouli Essential oil
Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin. Facilitate the faster healing of wounds by stimulating the growth of new skin.
Rose Geranium Essential oil
Botanical Name: Pelagonium Roseum. Contains enzymes that help regulate the production of skin oils, ideal for both oily and dry skin. Also known for its beneficial effect on menopause.
Ylang Ylang 1st Essential oil
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata. Contains antioxidants that promote skin rejuvenation by repairing the proteins and lipids in the skin.
Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute oil Dlution
Botanical Name: Jasminium Grandiflorum. Is precious essential oil, soothe both skin and mind. known for its antiseptic and anti-spasmodic properties, in addition to its rejuvenating effect.
Clary Sage Organic Essential oil
Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea. Contains sclareol, which mimics the effects of estrogen (will not produce estrogen), known for its antibacterial, natural antidepressant and menopause symptoms relief properties.
Frankincense Essential oil
Botanical Name: Beswellia Serrata. Promotes new cell growth and offers antibacterial properties.
Turmeric Essential oil
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa. Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It can also help reduce redness from blemishes and calm skin conditions
Coriander Essential oil
Botanical Name: Corriandrum Sativum. Is extremely rich in folate, antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Cedarwood Virginian Essential oil
Botanical Name: Juniperus Virginiana. Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Neroli Essential oil
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium. It is rejuvenating and great for reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
Eucalyptus Peppermint Essential oil
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Dives. Soothes irritated skin, relieves pain, protects against infection.
Others
White Willow Bark-Herbal Extracts Powder
Botanical Name: Salix Alba, White Willow bark extract contains salicin (that is similar to aspirin). The history of usage of White Willow Bark goes back as far as 500 BC when ancient Chinese healers used the extract for its healing properties. willow bark extract contains anti-inflammatory salicin, a type of salicylate. In other words, willow bark is a SOURCE of salicylates (specifically, salicin), which may then be chemically converted into salicylic acid, but is NOT salicylic acid itself.
Arrowroot Powder
Botanical Name: Maranta arundinacea, is predominantly known for its soothing properties. A natural healer for small irritations, it assists with the drying out of wounds, rashes or blemishes. Arrowroot contains a good amount of potassium, iron and B vitamins, which is great for metabolism, circulation and heart health. Studies have even shown that arrowroot can stimulate immune cells and boost the immune system.
Vitamin E
Botanical Name: d-alpha tocopherol, Vitamin E plays a crucial role in protecting skin cells and membranes from environmental damage. This protection extends to stopping damage to the skin from UV rages, pollutants and ageing. It provides deep moisturization for the skin whilst allowing the skin to breathe and function naturally, therefore helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is also known as Lye, Caustic Soda. Is an essential ingredient in the soap making process. When sodium hydroxide beads or flakes are mixed with a liquid, a lye solution is created. This solution, when mixed with fats and oils, will cause a chemical reaction called saponification.