Ingredients
What’s in i+m’s fine organic natural cosmetics?
Explore our ingredients and learn more about their origins, effects, and care properties.
Alginic acid
The peel-off mask's peelable consistency after the exposure time comes from its alginate, which is based on seaweed and kelp. Mixed with water, it becomes an elastic gel and adapts perfectly to the shape of the face while helping the active ingredients penetrate the skin.
Almond
Almond oil enhances the skin's natural functions. Its smoothing and calming ingredients soothe dry or itchy skin.
Our almond oil is fairly traded and sourced from Pakistan.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera extract moisturises naturally. It prevents the skin from drying out by strengthening the natural skin barrier.
We source our fair trade aloe vera from Mexico.
Altheostem™
Altheostem™ is a biotechnologically derived active ingredient from the stem cells of the mallow flower. It supports skin regeneration by reducing ageing skin cells, helping to promote a smoother and more even complexion.
Aluminium oxide
Alumina stands for an aluminium oxide that is one of the important modifications of e.g. clay in nature. It reduces the transparency and translucency of the cream and thus helps protect skin from sunlight. With Alumina, there is no danger of aluminium splitting off.
Aniseed
The vegetable anise acid is an odourless substance that optimises the smell of a cosmetic product and is used to regulate its pH value.
Apricot
Apricot kernel oil maintains the skin's natural protective layer, revitalises and strengthens its elasticity. It nourishes the skin without leaving it feeling oily.
Our apricot kernel oil is fairly traded and sourced from Pakistan.
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Argan
Its special ingredients promote cell regeneration: Argan oil smoothes the skin, nourishes the hair and keeps it soft and supple.
We source our fairly traded argan oil from Morocco.
Arnica
Arnica is a medicinal plant with wound-healing, disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, arnica extract makes the skin supple and promotes regeneration.
Avocado
Valuable fatty acids and vitamins in avocado oil are easily absorbed by the skin, maintaining the skin's moisture balance and preventing wrinkles.
We source our fairly traded avocado oil from Kenya.
Azelaic acid
Derived from sunflower oil, plant-based azelaic acid refines and rejuvenates the skin by virtue of its exfoliating and antibacterial properties. It gently assists in naturally balancing redness, blemishes, and spots by normalising the keratinisation process.
Babassu
Derived from the seeds of the babassu palm cultivated in Brazil, this oil nourishes and smoothens the skin. It primarily contains glycerides of lauric, oleic, and myristic fatty acids, effectively shielding the skin from moisture loss.
Bakuchiol
Derived from the Ayurvedic Babchi plant, Bakuchiol acts antioxidatively against skin aging and is considered a gentle, plant-based alternative to Vitamin A (Retinol). It stimulates the skin's collagen production, smoothens, and can thereby reduce the depth of wrinkles.
Baobab
The fruit extract of the African baobab tree, also called baobab, promotes cell regeneration. It moisturises stressed skin intensively, leaving it feeling softer and firmer.
Berry wax
The wax found in the fruit peel of the lacquer tree, known as berry wax, provides intense protection against dryness and enhances skin suppleness. Its stabilising properties also improve the longevity of ingredients.
Beta-glucan
Beta-glucan is a bioactive polysaccharide derived from yeast. It promotes cell renewal, stimulates new collagen formation, and provides deep hydration and anti-inflammatory benefits for the skin. It effectively reduces irritation and soothes feelings of tension.
Betaine
The natural betaine is extracted from beetroot. It has a very high moisturising effect, strengthens the hair and gives it more volume and suppleness.
BHA
BHA (beta hydroxy acid / salicylic acid) is a gentle exfoliating acid with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It removes dead skin cells and excess sebum softly and effectively – without any mechanical friction.
Bisabolol
Bisabolol, the primary active component in chamomile, sourced by i+m from essential oils of the candeia tree, soothes irritated skin. It can effectively alleviate symptoms associated with sensitive skin, such as inflammation and redness.
Bisabolol
Bisabolol is the main active component of chamomile. The bisabolol used by i+m is derived from the essential oils of the Candeia tree and helps soothe irritated and sensitive skin. It can reduce signs of sensitivity such as inflammation and redness.
Blue Tansy
The sapphire blue oil of blue tansy has anti-inflammatory properties that calm irritations and balance oily, blemished skin. Its unique fragrance complements its ability to fight premature skin ageing with antioxidant effects.
Butterfly bush
Butterfly bush ingredients protect against ultraviolet and infrared rays. Its flower extract provides an innovative Anti Blue Light effect, which protects the skin from damage caused by blue screen light.
Cacao
We use cacao in the form of cacao butter. This is easily absorbed, makes the skin silky and smooth.
Our cacao butter is fairly traded and comes from our partner project in Peru.
Caffeine
Caffeine is obtained through biotechnological methods. It stimulates blood circulation and enhances skin firmness, revitalizing the skin and supporting its elasticity. Caffeine also possesses a draining effect, which helps reduce puffiness around the eyes.
Calcium sulphate
The calcium ions contribute to elastic gel formation.
Candelilla
Candelilla wax coats and protects the branches, twigs and leaves of the candelilla bush. Extracted from the plant, the wax forms a light, lipid-replenishing film on the skin, providing it with intensive protection against dehydration and leaving it silky smooth.
Carnauba wax
The purely plant-based carnauba wax is extracted from the carnauba palm. The wax secreted by the leaves forms a light film on the skin, providing it with intensive protection against dehydration and leaving it silky smooth.
Carrot
Carrot extract is diluted in vegetable oil in the product. It promotes the regeneration of the skin and softens it. Its carotenoids give the products a natural yellow colour.
Castor
The oil from the seeds of the castor bean bush has a skin-soothing effect. It is easily absorbed, enhances the moisture content of the skin and smoothes it.
Cedar nut
Siberian cedar nut oil is characterised by its protective and regenerating effect on dry skin in need of care. It is easily absorbed, very nourishing and leaves the skin soft and supple.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood oil carries a warm, woody aroma. In skin and hair care it is valued for its balancing, clarifying properties and for promoting a calm, clear feel.
Cellulose
Cellulose is the pulp obtained from wood or cotton fibres. Microcrystalline cellulose is produced by breaking the pulp down into small, purified components. Cellulose can also be converted into cellulose gum with the help of chloroacetic acid.
Cellulose and Cellulose gum stabilise emulsions and thus make them durable. They help make thin liquids viscous. Cellulose gum also ensures a smooth application by leaving an even film on skin, hair or nails.
Ceramide Complex CLR™
The innovative Ceramide Complex CLR™ is composed of various phytolipids. These plant-based ceramide precursors from phospho- and sphingolipids ensure balanced moisture levels and strengthen the skin's barrier function.
Ceramides
Ceramides are crucial components of the skin's protective lipid network, essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. Ceramides NP create a moisture-retaining membrane that fortifies the skin's cell structure, promoting resilience and repair.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol is a vegetable emulsifier that combines immiscible ingredients and has skin-caring properties. It smoothes the skin, makes it supple and preserves its moisture.
Chamomile
Chamomile extract is obtained from the flower heads of the true chamomile and has a skin-soothing, irritation-relieving effect on the scalp. When used in body care, chamomile leaves the skin feeling silky.
Citral
Citral fragrance is the main component of natural lemon balm and lemongrass essential oils.
Citronellol
At i+m, the fragrance citronellol is contained as an ingredient in various natural essential oils, e.g. rose and geranium oil.
Clay
White clay (kaolin) and green clay (healing clay) are particularly rich in minerals and trace elements. Their cleansing, anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect refines an impure skin complexion.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
This is a coconut fatty alcohol ester that makes emulsions particularly smooth. It ensures that the cream is well absorbed without leaving a greasy film. At the same time, it softens and smoothes the skin.
Coconut
Replenishing coconut oil balances the pH value of the skin and makes skin and hair supple. Biodegradable coconut surfactant has a mild cleansing effect.
Our coconut oil is fairly traded and comes from India.
Coconut (Fairtrade®)
Replenishing coconut oil balances the pH value of the skin and leaves skin and hair supple. Biodegradable coconut surfactant has a mild cleansing effect.
Our Fairtrade® certified coconut oil comes from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India.
Coconut alkanes
This plant-based solvent, derived from coconut oil, has a softening effect on substances that otherwise do not apply well.
Corn
Corn starch is primarily extracted from hulled corn seeds. Thanks to its abrasive and absorbent properties, it helps cleanse and soften the skin. The plant based carbohydrate also adheres well to the underarm skin and absorbs moisture produced there. Starch also stabilises the preparation.
Coumarin
Coumarin is a natural secondary plant metabolite and a pleasant aromatic fragrance.
Cucumber
The extract from the fruit of the cucumber nourishes the skin with extra moisture and smoothens. The cucumber's cooling, decongesting, and refreshing properties are particularly pleasant for irritated, dry, and demanding skin.
Daisy
Daisy extract, also known as centaury, is obtained from daisy flowers. Its nourishing ingredients stimulate the skin's metabolism, lighten pigmentation spots and promote wound healing.
Dead-nettle
Deadnettle extract is an odourless substance that optimises the smell of our products. It refines the skin's appearance by closing pores through its astringent effect, thus preventing and clarifying impure skin.
Denatured alcohol
Denatured alcohol dissolves the herbal extracts contained in our products. The quantities of alcohol used in i+m products are very low so that they do not dry out the skin.
Diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth, also known as kieselguhr, is obtained by grinding the shells of dead diatoms. Thanks to its abrasive and absorbent properties, it helps cleanse and smooth the skin.
Dichromium trioxide
This mineral dye colours cosmetic products in a particularly skin-friendly way.
Diglyceryl polyhydroxystearat
This is a vegetable glycerine-based emulsifier that blends immiscible ingredients while providing skin-conditioning properties.
Echinacea
Echinacea is also known as coneflower. The extract from the root, leaf and stem soothes and balances the skin. Echinacea also has an intensive antioxidant and soothing effect.
Ectoin
Ectoin is a powerful skin-protecting molecule derived from resilient microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. It soothes irritated skin, helping to reduce redness and calm inflammation. Ectoin also supports the skin’s natural barrier and helps defend against premature ageing caused by environmental stressors.
Elderberry
Elderberry is very popular because of its harmonising and pore-refining effect on the skin. Both berries and flowers are rich in vitamins A and B, tannins and bitter substances, which leave the skin smooth and soft.
Euphrasia
Eyebright or euphrasia extract has an anti-irritant and soothing effect on the skin. It refines the skin's appearance by closing pores through its astringent effect, thus preventing and clarifying blemished skin.
Evening Primrose
The rich oil from the seeds of the evening primrose is rich in natural and healthy, because unsaturated, omega-6 fatty acids. Evening primrose protects the skin from moisture loss and strengthens the skin's own protective barrier.
Farnesol
At i+m, farnesol fragrance is included as a component in various natural essential oils, such as rose oil.
Fatty alcohol
The fatty alcohol produced by the saponification of vegetable fats and their fatty acids. It stabilises immiscible ingredients and their consistency, smoothes the skin and makes it supple.
Fennel
Fennel extract contains a high proportion of the essential oils anethole and fenchone. These soothe and tone the skin.
Gardenia
Gardenia fruit extract leaves skin and hair feeling distinctively smooth and velvety.
Geraniol
The geraniol fragrance is the main component of rose oils. i+m uses it exclusively as a component of natural essential oils, not as an isolated substance.
Ginseng
Ginseng root extract has a vitalising and balancing effect, making the hair easy to comb and leaving the skin supple and smooth. Far Eastern medicine attributes it with an immune defence boosting effect.
Glycerine (purely plant-based)
Glycerine is an important component of all vegetable oils and fats and helps the skin retain moisture. They combine ingredients that cannot be mixed, care for the skin and make it supple. i+m uses only plant-based glycerine.
Goji Berry
In Tibet, the goji berry is also called the secret of youth. Its enormous vitamin C content has an antioxidant effect. It protects the skin from free radicals and thus from premature ageing.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit extract and oil, obtained from the fruit and peel respectively, are rich in flavonoids and vitamin C. Grapefruit tightens the pores, revitalises and refreshes the skin and provides a deodorising effect with its citrusy fragrance.
Hemp
Hemp seed oil has proven its worth for its soothing, regenerating effect on irritated skin. In hair care products, hemp oil provides elasticity, suppleness and shine.
Hops
The extract from the white hop blossoms has a calming, relaxing and soothing effect on stressed skin.
Horsetail
Horsetail is one of the oldest plants on earth and is characterised by a high proportion of silicea. The extract strengthens hair fibres and gives the hair elasticity.
Hyaluron
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of skin cells that binds and retains moisture. We use 100% vegan hyaluronic acid obtained biotechnologically from microorganisms, which enhances the skin's natural moisture depot.
Hydroxystearyl alcohol
This vegetable alcohol is extracted from the so-called miracle tree. As a natural emulsifier, it combines immiscible ingredients.
Immortelle
Immortelle is known for its firming and regenerating, as well as soothing and calming effect. It is one of the few essential oils that are very well tolerated by sensitive skin (e.g. couperose).
Inulin
Inulin is a plant-derived sugar-based humectant that protects skin and hair from drying out and gives them a pleasantly smooth feeling.
Irish Moss
This red seaweed comes from the North Atlantic coasts and is also known as Chondrus crispus. The extract of the seaweed has strong moisture-binding properties and improves hair structure.
Iron Oxide Red
Iron oxide red, listed as CI 77491, is a red food colouring.
Isoamyl Laurate
This oil of plant origin gives cosmetic products good spreadability. On the skin, the oil has a smoothing effect and promotes elasticity.
Jojoba
Jojoba oil is liquefied wax obtained from the nuts of the jojoba shrub. The high provitamin A and vitamin E content has an antioxidant effect. It protects against dehydration and acts as a light sunscreen.
JuvenEye CLR™
This nourishing active complex helps reduce dark circles and puffiness, stimulates microcirculation and lymphatic flow, and protects against oxidative stress. The skin around the eyes appears visibly fresher, smoother and more even.
Kukui nut
The oil pressed from the nut of the kukui tree has a moisturising effect. It protects and nourishes the skin over a long period of time.
Lauric acid (purely plant-based)
Lauric acid is a plant-based active ingredient that is used as an emulsifier to combine immiscible substances. It makes the skin supple and smoothes it.
Lavender
Lavender oil is distilled from the flowers of the lavandin plant, prized for its enchanting and relaxing fragrance. This calming oil offers a soothing sensation on the skin or hair, invigorates, and may promote cell renewal.
Lecithin (purely plant-based)
Lecithin is present in nature as a building block of the cell membrane. As an ingredient in cosmetic products, it can permanently bind water and fats together, has a refatting effect, facilitates the absorption of other nutrients into the skin and provides an increased moisture content. We only use vegetable lecithin from non-GMO soybeans.
Lemon
Citric acid extracted from the fruit moisturises the skin and hair and naturally balances their pH value.
Lemon balm
The extract from lemon balm leaves has balancing, soothing, and mildly antibacterial properties. Lemon balm possesses skin-strengthening and protective attributes, gently restoring oily and acne-prone skin to its natural balance.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass oil is an essential plant oil obtained from pure lemongrass leaves. It leaves the skin with a pleasantly citrusy fragrance that revitalises and refines the complexion. Our Indian lemongrass is a so-called wild collection that grows in a natural mixed culture and comes from Bhutan.
Levulinic acid
This natural levulinic acid is extracted from sugar cane, has a skin-caring effect and maintains a skin-friendly pH value.
Lime
Lime is rich in various minerals and vitamin E. Its extract has skin-caring, firming and soothing properties and stimulates cell renewal. Its tart fragrance is refreshing and invigorating.
Limonene
The fragrance limonene is contained in our products as a component in various natural essential oils, such as lemon oil.
Linalool
The fragrance linalool is contained in our products as a component in various natural essential oils.
Macadamia
Cold-pressed macadamia nut oil's natural ingredients have a regenerative effect and enhance the skin's smoothness and elasticity. It is particularly suitable for the care of dry and stressed skin.
Magnesium
Magnesiumcarbonathydroxid is of mineral origin. It has a deodorizing effect, reducing body odour. Because it is gentle on the skin, it provides an alternative to similarly effective baking soda – ideal for those sensitive to baking soda.
Magnesium sulphate
Magnesium sulphate has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. It gives the hair volume, suppleness and shine and makes it easy to comb. The salt also stabilises water-in-oil emulsions.
Magnolia
Magnolia extract cares for the skin with plant-based ingredients obtained from magnolia bark. These also inhibit the growth of microorganisms and thus counteract bacteria and fungi.
Mallow
Mallow blossom extract refines the skin's appearance by tightening pores and thus preventing and clarifying blemished skin. Mallow has a calming and soothing effect.
Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin keeps the skin in good condition and rids it of dirt and sebum thanks to its absorbent properties.
Marigold
The marigold flower extract and the oil obtained from the marigold have a soothing and regenerating effect on the skin, as they promote the formation of new cells and improve blood circulation.
MCT Oil
Caprylic or capric triglyceride, also called MCT or neutral oil, is a mixture of fatty acids of natural origin. Thanks to its nourishing effect, the oil is suitable for irritated and dry skin and is quickly absorbed.
Menthyl lactate
Menthyl lactate provides a mild, long-lasting cooling effect and gives a pleasant freshness to the skin. It is more effective than menthol, but milder on the skin.
Mica
Mica are mineral pigments that impart a natural shimmer to the skin and can also act as a UV filter. Due to concerns about child labour associated with its extraction, i+m exclusively sources mica from fair and ethical practices in Austria.
Mint
Chinese mint extract provides a refreshing minty fragrance without irritating the skin.
Murumuru
Murumuru butter, extracted from the seeds of the palm tree of the same name, is rich in oleic acid and antioxidants. It helps maintain skin softness and suppleness while shielding stressed, dry, and blemished skin from moisture loss.
Nahcolite (Bicarbonate)
Nahcolite bicarbonate is a mineral aid that is used to regulate the pH value. It has a deodorising effect and reduces body odour.
Nettle
Nettle has been known as a medicinal plant for centuries, as it is rich in minerals and trace elements. Nettle extract has a strengthening effect, refines pores and promotes blood circulation to the scalp.
Oat
Oat kernel oil is a high-fat oil pressed from oat kernels. It boosts the skin and hair's defences, thus protecting them from damaging external influences and protects against dehydration.
Olive
Olive oil and the wax extracted from the oil nourish and relax stressed skin with their high-quality, moisturising ingredients.
Our olive oil is fairly traded and sourced from Palestine.
Olive (Fairtrade®)
Olive oil and wax nourish and relax stressed skin with their high-quality, lipid-replenishing ingredients.
Orange blossom (Neroli)
Orange blossom hydrolate strengthens the skin and provides intensive hydration. It is distilled from native organic orange blossom oil with the addition of water, allowing the resulting steam to absorb the pure oil from the blossoms of the bitter orange (Neroli).
Palm oil / palm kernel oil
Obtained from the fruit of the oil palm and its seeds, palm oil or palm kernel oil's natural fatty acids are used in the production of surfactants as washing agents.
i+m uses only organic palm oil from Colombia that has been produced according to ecological standards and cultivated on established plantations in a family tradition that goes back generations. The soap base is already produced in the country of origin to guarantee the producers a share in the primary value creation.
Palm oil is a particularly high-yielding and very heat-resistant natural vegetable oil that can currently compete in this respect alone with other tropical oils or petroleum. Alternative domestic oils - such as sunflower or rapeseed oil - require much larger cultivation areas for the same yield. Organic palm oil from controlled organic cultivation (kbA) therefore enables sustainable and responsible management of the land, which curbs conventional cultivation.
Papaya
The extract from the fruit peel and leaves of the tropical papaya tree contains high concentrations of key enzymes and amino acids. These revive and refresh stressed skin.
PCA Glyceryl Oleate
This ingredient comes from rapeseed oil and ensures good wet combability and prevents static electricity in our hair care products. We also use PCA Glyceryl Oleate in shower gels for its smoothing and moisturising effect.
Pentylene glycol
Pentylene glycol extracted from corn cobs and sugar cane residues inhibits the growth of microorganisms and thus protects against germs and fungi. Despite its preserving properties, it restores lost moisture to the skin by binding water. This makes pentylene glycol a particularly well-tolerated ingredient.
Peptides
Lactobacillus Ferment
The fermentation product of plant-based lactic acid bacteria is used as a skin-caring raw material in care products. The fermentation process releases peptides that have moisturising and nourishing properties.Perfume
Perfume is a generic term for a blend of different fragrances. We only use natural fragrances from essential oils in our products.
PHAs
PHAs (polyhydroxy acids) are exceptionally gentle and ideal for sensitive skin. They gently remove dead skin cells, strengthen the skin barrier, provide hydration and promote a smoother, more even-looking complexion.
Phytic acid
In cereals and legumes alike, this substance binds growth agents to nourish germinating seedlings. As a cosmetic ingredient, it has a stabilising effect and thus naturally extends the shelf life of the product.
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearat and -2 Sesquioleat
These plant-based emulsifiers combine water and oil to form an emulsion.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyrincinoleate
An emulsifier derived from vegetable oils that combines immiscible ingredients. As it is extremely skin-friendly, it gently cares for the skin without irritating it. At the same time, it reduces their transparency and (sun)translucency.
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate
This substance is a plant based emulsifier that combines water and oil into an emulsion, thereby making the skin smooth and supple.
Polyglyceryl-5/-10 Laurate
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate and polyglyceryl-5 laurate are substances made from natural, renewable raw materials that are particularly skin-friendly. They absorb dirt during washing by dissolving lipid-rich substances in water without changing their chemical structure.
Pomegranate
Both the oil and the pomegranate seed extract are rich in antioxidants that neutralise skin-damaging free radicals. They stimulate collagen production and give the skin new elasticity.
We source our pomegranate seed oil from fair trade sources in Azerbaijan.
Poplyglyceryl-6 Oleate
This substance is a natural solubiliser for transparent aqueous solutions.
Potassium sorbate
The potassium salt of sorbic acid, potassium sorbate for short, is a nature-identical substance that is well tolerated by the skin and protects cosmetic products from microbial spoilage and preserves them.
Pracaxi
The oil of the pracaxi tree is a natural alternative to conventional surfactants and silicones in hair care. It smoothes the outer cuticle of the hair, prevents static build-up and makes it easy to comb.
Propanediol
Propanediol is a solvent and humectant that has antibacterial properties and is used in place of a conservation agent.
Psyllium
The husk of the ribwort plantain, known as psyllium, promotes the skin's own defences against damaging external influences. It helps gently remove skin particles for a better skin appearance.
Q10
Antioxidant coenzyme Q10 supports the skin against oxidative stress, photodamage, and premature aging. Essential for cell protection, this lipophilic molecule penetrates deeper skin layers. The body's natural production decreases with age.
Radish
Rapeseed
Rapeseed oil, extracted from the rapeseed, nourishes the skin, smoothes it and gives it more suppleness.
Retinal
As a vitamin A derivative, retinal promotes cell renewal and stimulates collagen production. It helps reduce wrinkles, refines the complexion and improves skin texture – effective yet exceptionally well tolerated.
Rice
The broken hulls (bran) of rice grains as well as the finely crushed rice germ help to gently remove dead skin flakes and thus improve the skin's appearance. As a natural, biodegradable raw material, rice bran or rice germ powder is our alternative to conventional microplastic particles.
Rooibos
Rooibos extract contains individual antioxidants that have an extremely high protective and repair function against oxidative stress factors and fight free radicals that counteract the skin ageing process. Due to its high zinc content, rooibos also promotes the metabolic functions of the skin and soothes irritations and rashes.
Rosehip
Rosehip soothes and strengthens stressed skin: The extract from the Rosa Canina rose has an astringent (astringent) effect, which above all supports the healing of impure skin areas and prevents further inflammation.
Rosehip (Wild rose)
The bright oil derived from the fruit of the rosehip plant, known as Rosehip Oil, contains beta-carotene, which releases free radicals that combat fine lines. As a precursor to Vitamin A, it prevents sun damage like pigmentation spots and helps address imperfections with its antioxidant properties.
Rosemary
Rosemary extract has stimulating and warming properties that have an antibacterial effect and promote blood circulation. It regulates the sebaceous glands and promotes wound healing.
Sacha Inchi / Inca Inchi
Sacha Inchi, also known as Inca Inchi oil, forms a natural, breathable protective film on the skin and hair. It moisturises, smoothes and nourishes.
Our Sacha Inchi oil is fairly traded and comes from Peru.
Sage
Sage extract nourishes the skin and has a sweat-regulating, antimicrobial and invigorating effect. It clarifies and tones stressed or flaky scalps.
Sal tree resin
Shorea Robusta Resin is the resin of the Indian sal tree. Sal tree resin melts on contact with the skin and strengthens the skin.
Sclerotium resin
Sclerotium resin is a vegetable emulsifier that stabilises immiscible ingredients and combines them into a viscous gel.
Sea buckthorn
Oil from the pulp of the sea buckthorn berry is rich in vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids. It soothes irritations and promotes skin regeneration.
Regionally produced on the island of Werder near Berlin.
Sesame
Sesame is one of the oldest oil seeds cultivated by humans. The oil of the seeds has a warming effect, protects against environmental influences and premature skin ageing. In addition, sesame oil has a light, natural sun protection factor.
Shea butter
Shea butter protects the skin from moisture loss and thus maintains its elasticity. Fatty acids, minerals and vitamins are its valuable skin care ingredients.
We source our fair trade shea butter from Uganda.
Shea butter (Fairtrade®)
Shea butter protects the skin from moisture loss and so maintains its elasticity. Its valuable skin care ingredients are fatty acids, minerals and vitamins.
Siberian fir
The essential oil extracted from the needles and twigs of Siberian fir emits an intensely aromatic fragrance. It is known to stimulate circulation.
Silica
Silicic acid stimulates the healing of skin wounds and has an itch-relieving effect. It is used as an adsorbent for liquids, as a framework builder for the production of gels, and to stabilise emulsions.
Silica gel
Silica gel cleanses particularly gently with fine mineral-based particles.
Silver Willow
The bark extract of the white willow naturally contains BHA acid, which acts as a chemical peel on the skin. BHA (Beta-Hydroxy Acid) helps to refine pores, counteracts skin imperfections, and promotes their healing process.
Sodium
The active ingredient Sodium Laevulinate, derived from GMO-free corn starch, regulates the pH of the skin and improves its natural acid protection. Sodium Anisate, from Indian basil and star anise, has the same abilities. The special bonus: it moisturises.
The plant-derived emulsifier and stabiliser Sodium Stearyl Glutamate cleanses and nurtures at the same time. As a natural emulsifier, it combines ingredients that cannot be mixed. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is an equally mild, plant-based active ingredient that gives cosmetic products a high spreadability.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is a mild active ingredient of plant origin. It allows oil and water to mix without any problems. With the natural additive caproyl, it is particularly effective against dandruff-causing microorganisms.
Sodium PCA (also known as sodium PCA) has an excellent water-binding capacity. It has a nourishing and skin-smoothing effect.
Sodium surfactin is both a gelling agent and a washing-active substance that cleanses the skin, hair or teeth and improves the even distribution of products during application. At the same time, it enables the formulation of finely dispersed mixtures of oil and water (emulsions).
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a natural complexing agent of plant origin. It ensures the stability of texture, colour and fragrance in products.
Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate is a nature-identical substance that protects cosmetic products from microbial spoilage and preserves them.
Sodium bicarbonate
Baking soda is a tried and tested household remedy - also against body odour. It regulates the natural pH value of the skin when sweating by neutralising excess acids before bacteria and odours can develop.
Sodium fluoride
Sodium fluoride (distinct from fluorine) is a mineral that aids in protecting against plaque and tooth decay, while neutralizing oral flora. It remineralizes and strengthens tooth enamel, enhancing its resistance to acids and reducing susceptibility to cavities.
Sodium salt
The sodium salt, listed as sodium lactate, is obtained from vegetable lactic acid. The substance sodium hydroxide is a mineral auxiliary used to regulate the pH value. Sodium cetylstearyl sulphate is a plant-based active ingredient that cleanses the skin and gives our products a smooth consistency.
Sorbitan
The skin-friendly cleansing surfactant sorbitan sesquicaprylate is derived from a combination of natural acid and fructose. It is used as a consistency regulator and cares for the skin.
Sorbitan Olivate is an emulsifier based on olive oil fatty acids for a smooth blending of immiscible liquids.
Sorbitol
Sorbitol, derived from plant starch, is a sugar alcohol that protects the skin and hair from moisture loss and thus maintains their elasticity.
Soy
The mild, subtly scented oil is extracted from soybeans and is an excellent active ingredient carrier for fat-soluble extracts. It is suitable for all skin types, is quickly absorbed and retains moisture. i+m only uses oil obtained from non-GMO soy plants.
Squalane (from olives)
Plant-derived squalane is extracted from olives, although originally it was sourced from shark liver. Structurally similar to natural skin oils, it is suitable even for oily skin. Squalane leaves a velvety, non-greasy feel on the skin.
St. John’s wort
St. John's wort's dark red oil extract gives the skin suppleness and has anti-irritant properties. The St. John's wort oil concentrations used by i+m do not have a photosensitising effect.
Stearic acid
Stearic acid combines water and oil to form a smooth emulsion and simultaneously stabilises the combination. It improves the even application of cream on the skin and has a lipid-replenishing action.
Succinic acid
Succinic acid has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It helps soothe sensitive skin, provides hydration and can reduce redness and irritation while protecting the skin from free radicals.
Sucrose laurate
Saccaroselaurate is a fatty acid derived from cane sugar, sugar beet, palm oil and coconut oil with nourishing properties. It allows existing ingredients to bind easily and spread on the skin.
Sucrose palmitate
Sucrose palmitate is a fatty acid compound from cane sugar, sugar beet, as well as palm and coconut oil with nurturing properties. It allows existing ingredients to bind easily and spread on the skin.
Sugar surfactant
Sugar surfactants, listed under the partial designation "glucosides", are skin-friendly cleansing substances that are produced from sugars and vegetable fats. For example, the sugar surfactant coco glucoside is obtained from a compound of natural coconut fatty acids. It has a much milder effect than conventional surfactants and is readily biodegradable.
Sunflower
Oil and wax from sunflower seeds contain many essential fatty acids that ensure supple, smooth skin and promote refatting.
Table salt
Sodium chloride, also known as table salt, is a mineral excipient that improves the consistency of our products.
Talc
Talc, also known as talcum, is a mineral that smoothes the surface of the skin and protects it from external damaging effects - so gentle that it is also used in baby care.
Tapioca starch
The starch extracted from the dried cassava root allows cosmetic products to be applied and distributed perfectly. It has the ability to absorb and bind moisture that escapes from the skin, thus preventing it from drying out.
Tartaric acid
The astringent effect of tartaric acid refines the skin's appearance. At the same time, it stabilises the pH value of cosmetic products.
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
This mineral compound stabilises the pH value of cosmetic products.
Thistle
Thistle oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the safflower. Its light consistency provides intensive care. Vitamins A and E contained in thistle oil increase the elasticity of the skin and protect it. They also work as proven antioxidants against the negative influence of free radicals.
Thyme
Thyme is valued as a medicinal plant for its wound-healing and disinfecting properties. It strengthens the body's defences, creates a pleasant sensation on the skin and strengthens the hair.
Tiger grass
Asian tiger grass extract stimulates collagen production, strengthens connective tissue and revitalises the skin. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine for its wound healing properties.
Timut Pepper
The extract from the fruit of the Toothache Tree is known for its soothing and skin-caring properties. It can help reduce redness and calm the skin. Its natural antioxidants provide protection against environmental stressors.
Titanium dioxide (non nano)
Titanium dioxide is a UV absorbent approved for certified natural cosmetics. It reduces the transparency and light transmission of cosmetic products and protects the skin from the effects of UV light, such as sunburn. Titanium dioxide reflects the UV rays on the skin surface without penetrating the skin.
Turmeric
Turmeric delays skin ageing and promotes cell renewal thanks to its antioxidant properties. It has excellent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties in cases of acne and blemishes.
Vanilla
The extract from the fruits of the orchid Vanilla planifolia strengthens the skin's own defences against damaging environmental influences and has a cell-renewing effect. It is also known to refine and soothe the skin.
Vitamin C
Ascorbyl glucoside is a gentle, stable vitamin C derivative. It is obtained from ascorbic acid. As an antioxidant, vitamin C strengthens the skin against free radicals such as UV rays, preserves the skin's own collagen, can minimise blemishes and lighten pigmentation spots.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a natural component of many vegetable oils. Our added vitamin E is extracted from soya beans. In addition to its antioxidant and cell-protecting properties, it has a nourishing, smoothing and cell-renewing effect.
Water
Water is used to dissolve plant ingredients and naturally boost the skin's moisture content.
Wheat
The protein of the wheat grain acts as a moisturising, protective substance in shampoos and makes hair easy to comb. Light wheat germ oil provides skin and hair with regenerating and restorative nutrients - completely gluten-free.
White Hibiscus
The White Hibiscus belongs to the Malvaceae family. Extracted from the flower calyxes, the extract is full of flavonoids and antioxidants. Thanks to its relaxing effect, it counteracts expression lines with a Botox-like effect and relaxes the muscles.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel, also known by its botanical name Hamamelis, refines the skin's appearance, has an antibacterial effect and soothes itching. Witch hazel thus prevents blemished skin, clarifies and soothes it.
Xanthan
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that is used as a thickening agent and provides a supple, pleasant skin feel.
Yarrow
Yarrow extract stimulates the microcirculation of the skin and harmonises it. It is traditionally used to soothe inflamed and irritated skin.
Zinc
Zinc oxide has an anti-inflammatory, absorbent and pore-refining effect. It regenerates irritated skin and additionally protects the skin from sunburn. The plant-based zinc compound zinc diricinoleate also gently deodorises.