Glossary
A
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
More commonly known as Aloe Vera - a wonderfully natural skin conditioning agent
Allantoin
A moisturising ingredient that can help soothe tight skin
B
Betaine
A frizz-fighting gem that helps condition hair while also reducing flyaways
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A wonderfully natural and gentle moisturiser that is easily absorbed into the skin making it just perfect for all the family
C
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
More commonly known as Ylang Ylang - an essential oil known for its mood-enhancing properties
Carbomer
A very important ‘thickener’, which helps give our formulas a lovely texture
Ceteartrimonium Chloride
We use this in our Whipped Coconut Conditioner to help gently smooth hair – so no more nasty knots for the tots!
Cetearyl Alcohol
This helps to bring all the individual ingredients in our Moisturising Body Lotion together, making the formula super luxurious and really creamy
Chlorphenesin
This is a type of ‘preservative’. Preservatives are essential in toiletries and haircare products as they stop icky bugs growing inside bottles, and ensure formulas are safe to use
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Also known as ‘Golden Chamomile’, this helps to soften and smooth skin
Citric Acid
Our skin has a very delicate pH, and this ingredient is used to make sure formulas are suited to this
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A super gentle cleansing ingredient derived from Coconut Oil, which helps make those famous My Little Coco suds and bubbles
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Where to start! A heavenly, tropical ingredient famous for softening, protecting and soothing sensitive skin and hair. And guess what, ours is organic!
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
This is our secret ingredient that makes the My Little Everything Balm melt into skin, leaving it feeling protected and nourished
Cruelty Free
We do not test our ingredients or products on animals during development or production—or allow any third parties to do so with our products
D
Dermatologically Tested
This means we have had a clever skin doctor review, test and give their seal of approval on our formulas
Disodium EDTA
This has been used for many years as a safe way of stabilising formulas and ensuring longevity
E
Ethylhexylglycerin
This is part of the gentle preservative system that we use in My Little Coco
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Cera
A plant-derived wax from the leaves of a North Mexican shrub
F
Free From
We pride ourselves on offering choice so we are free from parabens, sulphates and dyes
G
Glycerin
We use this very clever ingredient to draw in moisture from the air into your hair and skin, helping to hydrate and soften
Glyceryl Stearate
This is super helpful in binding together different ingredients making our formulas stable
Glycine Soja Oil
Also known as Soya Bean Oil, which helps to smooth, soften and moisturise skin and hair
Glycol Distearate
With lots of benefits, we use this effective ingredient to help condition skin and hair while adding a lovely creamy texture
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
This helps wash and condition the hair
H
Hippophae Rhamnoides oil
This is known as Seabuck Thorn Oil, which contains lots of vitamins that help look after the skin
Hydroxyethylcellulose
This helps thicken formulas so they are the right consistency
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
This is another type of Coconut Oil
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A plant protein that helps repair and protect hair, while smoothing and taming leaving locks silky soft
I
Isopropyl Myristate
This helps to make our Baby Mama Nourishing Bath Soak extra indulgent
Isopropyl Palmitate
This is super helpful in binding together different ingredients making our formulas stable
J
Just because
The final straw for every parent after a day of “Why, why, why?”
K
Ketchup
Did you know that food can be used strictly as an implement to scoop ketchup into your mouth? I didn’t, till I had kids.
L
Lauryl Glucoside
This gently cleanses skin and hair to leave it beautifully clean and cared for
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Aromatherapy oil famous for its calming properties
M
Mama
Or should we say ‘Baby Mama’ – Powerful Superhuman. Protector, professional multitasker, lover, lioness, chauffeur, PA, boss and just gets shizzle done
N
Niacinamide
A vitamin-derived ingredient, which is highly smoothing making it perfect for skin and hair
O
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
A fancy name for Olive Oil, which happens to be a skin and hair saviour helping to moisturise and hydrate
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
A lovely skin conditioning ingredient that nourishes skin
P
Paediatrician Approved
A Paediatrician is a doctor specifically for little babies and kids. They checked and gave us a big tick to say our collection really is the best for all the family, but especially for little people.
Parfum (Fragrance)
We have added very soft and delicate fragrances as some very clever scientists found that products with a comforting smell in them can actually make mum and baby bond and feel really close, which is just so adorable don’t you think?!
PEG-100 Stearate
This is our super hero in taming and smoothing curly hair
Phenoxyethanol
This is a type of ‘preservative’. Preservatives are essential in toiletries and haircare products as they stop icky bugs growing inside bottles, and ensure formulas are safe to use
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
This is important in stabilising our formulas
Polyquaternium-10
Our Coconut Smoothie Shampoo would be nothing without this! It helps to smooth all hair types while also reducing static and flyaways
Potassium Lauryl Phosphate
This is super helpful cleansing agent
Propylene Glycol
We use this very clever ingredient to draw moisture into your hair and skin, helping to hydrate and nourish
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
A world-famous ingredient, known to hydrate skin
Q
Quiet
Something that becomes almost ‘mythical’ once you have kids!
R
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
This is used as an emollient to help smooth and nourish skin and hair
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Also known as Rosehip Oil, which is a fabulous ingredient that soothes, brightens and nourishes skin
S
Sodium Bicarbonate
This is the ingredient that makes our bath fizz FIZZ!
Sodium Chloride
Would you believe it, it’s salt! Yep, old fashioned table salt. We use it to thicken some of our cleansing products
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
We use this to very carefully and gently cleanse skin and hair
Sodium Hyaluronate
Also known as Hyaluronic Acid, which is everyone's best friend when it comes to caring for the skin
Sodium Hydroxide
Our skin has a very delicate pH, and this ingredient is used to make sure formulas are suited to this
Squalane
Where to start! Moisturising, protecting, nourishing, hydrating...
T
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Derived from Cacao (like yummy chocolate), this helps to moisturise, hydrate, condition, protect, nourish….the list goes on!
Tocopheryl Acetate
This is also known as Vitamin E, which helps hydrate and nourish the skin and hair
Triethanolamine
This is used in millions of products all over the world to bind different ingredients together
U
Us
Two sides of a coin, a heart full of love. My babies and me.
V
Vegan
Vegan products do not contain any animal ingredients or animal-derived ingredients
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
A plant-derived oil that is brilliant at moisturising the skin and hair
W
Why, why, why?
The only word a toddler seems to know (alongside ‘No’ of course)
X
Xanthan Gum
This helps thicken formulas so that they aren't too runny
Y
Your Turn
The universal term used by one parent to another to succinctly communicate, “I’m not doing it this time.”
Z
Zea Mays Oil
Also known as Corn Oil, this is an extra moisturising and skin conditioning ingredient
