Notes from Nature

Notes from Nature

Reference notes on botanical ingredients and care routines.

Orange Blossom Extract (Neroli)
Orange Blossom Extract (Neroli)
What Is Orange Blossom Extract (Neroli)? Orange blossom extract, otherwise known as neroli, is a highly luxurious cosmetic component obtained by careful methods such as steam distillation Read more...
Orange Oil
Orange Oil
What Is Orange Oil? Carrying the energy and vitality of nature, orange oil is a valuable essential oil with a refreshing scent, obtained by careful cold pressing from Read more...
Fennel Oil
Fennel Oil
What Is Fennel Oil? Fennel oil is a valuable, aromatic essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the carefully harvested seeds of the plant known scientifically Read more...
Saffron Extract
Saffron Extract
What Is Saffron Extract? Saffron extract, obtained with great care from the delicate flowers of the Crocus sativus plant, is one of the most valuable ingredients in the Read more...
Cucumber Extract
Cucumber Extract
What Is Cucumber Extract? Cucumber extract, also known in the cosmetics world as Cucumis sativus, is a soothing active that stands out for its high water content and natural Read more...
Sandalwood Oil
Sandalwood Oil
What Is Sandalwood Oil? Sandalwood oil is a rare and exotic essential oil obtained from the woody trunk of the Santalum album tree, native to Asia, which has been one... Read more...
Ivy Extract
Ivy Extract
What Is Ivy Extract? Ivy extract is a valuable cosmetic component obtained from the leaves of the evergreen ivy plant, known botanically as Hedera helix. Present in Read more...
Saw Palmetto Extract
Saw Palmetto Extract
What Is Saw Palmetto Extract? As the power of botanical ingredients attracts more attention in the cosmetics world with every passing day, Saw Palmetto — which has become one of Read more...
Oud (Agarwood Oil)
Oud (Agarwood Oil)
What Is Oud (Agarwood Oil)? Agarwood oil, also known as Oud, is one of the most prestigious and valuable essential oils nature has given the cosmetics world. It is obtained... Read more...
Ginger Extract
Ginger Extract
What Is Ginger Extract? Ginger extract is a natural component obtained from the root of the plant known botanically as Zingiber officinale, and it has held a firm place in Read more...
Zinc PCA
Zinc PCA
What Is Zinc PCA? Zinc PCA is an advanced cosmetic active formed from a special combination of zinc with PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid), and it is coming to the Read more...
Canola Oil
Canola Oil
What Is Canola Oil? Canola oil is a valuable plant oil obtained from the seeds of the canola plant, standing out in the cosmetics world for its light structure and... Read more...
Apricot Kernel Powder
Apricot Kernel Powder
What Is Apricot Kernel Powder? Apricot kernel powder is one of the most valuable and effective mechanical exfoliating components nature offers us. Obtained by finely grinding Read more...
Goat's Milk
Goat's Milk
What Is Goat's Milk? Goat's milk, an indispensable part of beauty and personal care routines for centuries, is one of the richest ingredients nature offers us. Thanks to Read more...
Cinchona Bark Extract
Cinchona Bark Extract
What Is Cinchona Bark Extract? One of the valuable, nature-inspired ingredients of the cosmetics world, cinchona bark extract is a traditional, natural plant active obtained from Read more...
White Dead-Nettle Extract
White Dead-Nettle Extract
What Is White Dead-Nettle Extract? One of the rich plant resources nature offers, white dead-nettle extract is a valuable cosmetic component obtained from the elegant white flowers and Read more...
Lanolin
Lanolin
What Is Lanolin? One of the most established and trusted moisturising ingredients in the cosmetics world, lanolin is a natural emollient (softening) component Read more...
Maca Root Extract
Maca Root Extract
What Is Maca Root Extract? Maca root extract is a valuable, adaptogenic plant active obtained from the Lepidium meyenii plant, whose origins lie in the high Andes of Peru with Read more...
Lemon Extract
Lemon Extract
What Is Lemon Extract? One of the most refreshing and reviving gifts nature offers us, lemon extract is a natural active rich in vitamin C and frequently chosen in the Read more...
Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil
What Is Lemon Oil? Lemon oil is one of the most refreshing and reviving ingredients nature offers us. Obtained by cold pressing from the fresh fruit peel of the lemon Read more...
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
Ginkgo Biloba Extract
What Is Ginkgo Biloba Extract? The maidenhair tree, known scientifically as Ginkgo biloba, is one of the oldest tree species on earth and one of the most valuable plant extracts Read more...
Menthol
Menthol
What Is Menthol? Menthol is a unique cosmetic component obtained from the extracts of the mint (Mentha) plant. By its natural structure, it leaves a pleasant, Read more...
Muira Puama Bark Extract
Muira Puama Bark Extract
What Is Muira Puama Bark Extract? Muira Puama is a very special and rare plant active obtained from the bark of the Ptychopetalum olacoides tree that grows deep in the... Read more...
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus Oil
What Is Eucalyptus Oil? Eucalyptus oil is a valuable essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the leaves of the Eucalyptus globulus tree, native to Australia. In Read more...
Immortelle Extract (Helichrysum)
Immortelle Extract (Helichrysum)
What Is Immortelle Extract (Helichrysum)? Often referred to in the cosmetics world as "everlasting flower", immortelle extract is a valuable natural active obtained from the Helichrysum Read more...
Patchouli Oil
Patchouli Oil
What Is Patchouli Oil? Obtained from the leaves of the Pogostemon cablin plant native to tropical regions, patchouli oil is an exotic essential oil known for its Read more...
Scots Pine Cone Extract
Scots Pine Cone Extract
What Is Scots Pine Cone Extract? One of the most valuable botanical gifts nature offers us, the Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) has for centuries been an indispensable part of natural Read more...
Rice Bran Oil
Rice Bran Oil
What Is Rice Bran Oil? Regarded for centuries as one of the most valued elements of traditional beauty rituals, rice bran oil is a highly nourishing plant oil obtained from Read more...
Rice Extract
Rice Extract
What Is Rice Extract? A captivating ingredient that reaches from the traditional beauty rituals of Asia to the modern cosmetics world, rice extract is one of the most Read more...
Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone Olamine
What Is Piroctone Olamine? Piroctone olamine is an active frequently chosen in the cosmetics world, particularly in hair and scalp care, and highly effective against the Read more...
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
What Is Vitamin A (Retinol)? Vitamin A is one of the best-known and most frequently chosen powerful actives in the skincare world. Generally encountered under the name retinol, Read more...
Algae Extract
Algae Extract
What Is Algae Extract? Algae extract, or seaweed extract as it is often known in the cosmetics world, is a unique source of natural beauty that comes from the depths... Read more...
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Oil
What Is Sunflower Oil? Sunflower oil (Helianthus annuus seed oil) is a natural, versatile plant oil frequently chosen in the cosmetics world, obtained from sunflower seeds Read more...
Honey
Honey
What Is Honey? One of nature's most elegant gifts, honey has stood out as an indispensable part of beauty rituals for centuries. Thanks to the rich vitamins, Read more...
Rosemary Extract
Rosemary Extract
What Is Rosemary Extract? Rosemary extract (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of the most valuable botanical ingredients nature offers us. Present in beauty rituals for Read more...
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
What Is Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1? The importance of innovative ingredients in the world of beauty and personal care grows with every passing day. One of those innovative components, Read more...
Burdock Root Extract
Burdock Root Extract
What Is Burdock Root Extract? Burdock root extract is a valuable plant active obtained from the roots of the plant known botanically as Arctium lappa, which has often featured in Read more...
Donkey Milk
Donkey Milk
What Is Donkey Milk? Donkey milk has been regarded as one of the most valuable natural components of beauty and skincare rituals since antiquity. Historical sources often Read more...
Hazelnut Oil
Hazelnut Oil
What Is Hazelnut Oil? One of the symbols of naturalness and elegance in the cosmetics world, hazelnut oil is a very lightweight plant oil, highly rich in vitamin E and Read more...
Fulvic Acid
Fulvic Acid
What Is Fulvic Acid? The importance of ingredients inspired by the power of nature grows in the cosmetics world with every passing day. Fulvic acid, one of the most Read more...
Geranium Oil
Geranium Oil
What Is Geranium Oil? Geranium oil, also known as rose geranium oil, is a valuable, sweet-scented essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and flowers Read more...
Guarana Extract
Guarana Extract
What Is Guarana Extract? At Lacinia Cosmetics we continue to bring you the most valuable actives nature offers. One ingredient whose star has risen in the skincare world in Read more...
Inulin (Prebiotic)
Inulin (Prebiotic)
What Is Inulin (Prebiotic)? Inulin is a natural prebiotic component generally obtained from plant sources such as chicory root and agave. Our skin, like our gut, has a Read more...
Nettle Extract
Nettle Extract
What Is Nettle Extract? One of the most valuable botanical ingredients nature offers us, nettle extract is a highly rich cosmetic component obtained from the leaves and Read more...
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba Oil
What Is Jojoba Oil? One of the most special plant ingredients of the beauty and care world, jojoba oil is obtained from the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, Read more...
Caffeine
Caffeine
What Is Caffeine? Present in the natural structure of plants such as coffee and tea, an indispensable part of our daily lives, caffeine has today become one of the Read more...
Camphor
Camphor
What Is Camphor? Camphor is a highly unique, aromatic component obtained from the camphor tree of the laurel family, with roots reaching back centuries. Standing out Read more...
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Butter
What Is Cocoa Butter? Cocoa butter is a rich, nourishing plant fat considered highly valuable in the cosmetics world, obtained from the roasted seeds — the cocoa beans — Read more...
Green Tea Extract
Green Tea Extract
What Is Green Tea Extract? It is a pure botanical extract extremely rich in antioxidant compounds, obtained from the carefully harvested, unfermented fresh leaves of the Read more...
Grape Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil
What Is Grape Seed Oil? One of the most elegant, lightest-textured carrier oils in the cosmetics world, grape seed oil is a valuable component that emerges from Read more...