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Cosmetic glossary M-Z

Macadamia terrifolia: Macadamia nut

Mangifera indica: Mango

Melothria heterophylla: Root extract said to have a skin brightening effect.

Mentha piperita: Peppermint

Ocimum basilicum: Basil

Ocimum sanctum: Tulsi or Holy basil; prized in Ayurvedic practice for its essential oil.

Oenothera biennis: Evening primrose

Olea europaea: Olive

Pearl barley: Whitening, moisturizing and skin softening properties.

Pelargonium graveolens: Geranium

Perea gratissima: Avocado

Peucedanum graveolens: Dill

Pisum sativum: Pea

Pogostemon cablin: Patchouli

Prunus amygdalus dulcis: Sweet almond

Prunus armeniaca: Apricot

Prunus cerasus: Bitter cherry

Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract: Marine bacterium that is a source of a protein derivative peptide containing amino acid residues glycine, histidine and lysine.

Pyris communis: Pear

Rosa rubiginosa: Sweet briar or eglantine rose

Rosmarinus officinalis: Rosemary

Salvia officinalis: Sage oil
Possesses anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties.

Salvia sclarea: Clary

Silybum marianum: Milk thistle

Simmondsia chinensis; Jojoba

Spiraea ulmaria: Meadowsweet

Tilia cordata: Small-leaf lime

Triticum vulgare: Wheat bran

Vetiveria zizanoides: Vetivert

Vitis vinifera: Grape seed

Zea mays: Corn

Zingiber officinale: Ginger