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1 | Ingredient Name | Botanical Name | Location | INCI Name | CAS Number | Ingredient Purposes/ Active Compounds | Certifications | |
2 | Baobab Oil | Adansonia digitata L. | Kibwezi, Kenya | Adansonia digitata seed oil | 91745-12-9 | Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E, Phytosterols.Moisturizing, Nourishing, Promotes Elasticity. Hydrating, Strengthens Hair Strands | ||
3 | Beeswax | Cera Alba | Sheka Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Cera Alba | 8012-89-3 | Esters, fatty acids, hydrocarbons, Forms Protective Barrier, Locks in Moisture. Adds Shine, Provides Hold. | ||
4 | Cascara | Coffea arabica | Kafa Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Coffea arabica (coffee) fruit extract | Not specified | Anthraquinones (e.g., emodin), tannins. Potential Skin-Soothing Properties. Potential Benefits in Formulations | Organic | |
5 | Coffee | Coffea arabica | Agaro, Ethiopia | Coffea arabica (coffee) seed powder | 84650-00-0 | Caffeine, antioxidants, chlorogenic acids. Exfoliates, stimulates circulation, temporarily tightens skin. Stimulates scalp, may contribute to hair growth | Organic | |
6 | Honey | Combretum molle | Majang Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Honey | 8028-66-8 | Sugars, enzymes, antioxidants, peptides. Humectant, attracts and retains moisture, antioxidant properties. Adds moisture, shine, conditioning | ||
7 | Honey | Schefflera abyssinica | Sheka Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Honey | 8028-66-8 | Sugars, enzymes, antioxidants, peptides. Humectant, attracts and retains moisture, antioxidant properties. Adds moisture, shine, conditioning | ||
8 | Jojoba | Simmondsia chinensis | Wadi Al Naturn, Egypt | Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | 81789-91-1 | Eicosenes, docosenes, Vitamin E. Mimics natural oils, moisturizes, non-comedogenic. Adds shine, provides moisture, controls frizz. | ||
9 | Seaweed | Eucheuma cottonii (Cottoni) | Kibuyuni, Kenya | Codium tomentosum extract | 9000-07-01 | Alginate, carrageenan, iodine, vitamins. Antioxidants, promotes hydration, nourishment. Rich in vitamins and minerals, contributes to hair health | ||
10 | Seaweed | Eucheuma denticulatum (Spinsosum) | Kibuyuni, Kenya | Enteromorpha compressa extract | 11114-20-8 | Alginate, carrageenan, iodine, vitamins. Antioxidants, promotes hydration, nourishment. Rich in vitamins and minerals, contributes to hair health | ||
11 | Shea (East African) | Vitellaria nilotica | Northern Uganda (wildly grown) | Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | 91080-23-8 | Triglycerides, unsaponifiables, Vitamin E. Highly moisturizing, rich in vitamins, soothes dry skin. Softens, conditions, provides moisture, promotes hair health | ||
12 | Vanilla Beans | Vanilla planifolia | Ruwenzori Mountains, Uganda | Vanilla planifolia fruit extract | 8024-06-04 | Vanillin, antioxidants. Pleasant fragrance, antioxidant properties, soothing effect | ||
13 | Kororima Oil | Aframomum corrorima | Sheka Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Application for INCI needed | Not specified | warming effects, aids digestion and gut health | ||
14 | Black Cumin Oil | Nigella sativa | Sheka Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Application for INCI needed | 8014-13-9 | Thymoquinone, nigellone, fatty acids | ||
15 | Lemongrass Oil | Cymbopogon citratus | Kafa Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil | 8007-02-01 | Citral, limonene, myrcene | ||
16 | Coffee Oil | Coffea arabica | Kafa Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia | Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil | 84650-00-0 | Fatty acids, phytosterols, chlorogenic acids | ||
17 | Castor Oil | Ricinus communis | South Mombasa, Kenya | Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | 8001-79-4 | Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Promotes hair growth, strengthening hair strands, and providing moisture | ||
18 | Lime Basil Oil | Waiting for translation from native language | South Mombasa, Kenya | Application for INCI needed | Not specified | High in Vitamin K, anti-inflamatory, omega 3. Historically used for armotherapy benefits. |