Renewing Lotion - Wild Rose

Weleda uses distilled and deionized water. Distilled water has been boiled and the steam has condensed, yielding pure, uncontaminated water.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

Jojoba Seed Oil is an oily liquid wax that is very similar to the protective layer of the human skin. It is very skin friendly, easily absorbed and is therefore a suitable care product for all skin types, especially for dry skin.

Peach Kernel Oil is a light oil that is absorbed easily by the skin, leaving it feeling soft and silky. It improves the barrier function of the skin and is therefore ideal for the use of sensitive and dry skin. Similar to the Sweet Almond and Peach Kernel Oil, it comprises of a high content of unsaturated fatty oils, such as oil and linoleic acid.

In cosmetic products glycerin is used as a moisturizing agent due to its water-attracting properties and it makes skin feel smooth. Weleda uses glycerin derived from the coconut or palm kernel oil.

Wild Rose Oil is an effective plant oil for sensitive dry skin. It consists of plenty of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is easily absorbed by the skin. Thus, the pale-yellow to orange-red oil leaves the skin feeling soft and velvety.

Glyceryl Oleate is an emulsifier, that leaves skin feeling soft, silky and smooth.

Carnauba Wax is is used as a wax component and to improve consistency in skin care products.

Beeswax helps skin feel hydrated and moisturized. Beeswax helps skin feel soothed from dryness without inhibiting its ability to breathe.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a dermatological compatible mineral bulking agent and stabilizer for emulsions, creams, toothpastes, gels or powder. It is a weathering product of various feldspars, which are considered the most important rock-forming minerals of the earth's crust.

Fragrance (Parfum) is the collective name for raw materials that are used to perfume cosmetic products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixture of essential oils. Synthetic fragrances are not utilized. (from essential oils)

Extracts of purple stonecrop are used as ingredients in shampoos and skin care products for dry and demanding skin. In liquid extracts of purple stonecrop, the sugar alcohols can swell and thereby have a moisturizing effect. They contain tannins and sugar alcohols.

Rosa Damascena Flower Wax is derived from rose petals and has outstanding skincare properties. It is particularly distinguished by the concentrated and sophisticated fragranced smell of roses.

Extracts from field horsetail have a regenerating effect and strengthen skin and hair. Field horsetail (contains silica and flavonoids.

Myrrha extracts are suitable ingredients for dental care products, as well as for the care of tired and pale skin. Essential oils are important ingredients of the dark-yellow to reddish colored myrrha resin.

Xanthan Gum is a high molecular weight, long chain carbohydrate (polysaccharide), which is used as a gelling agent, emulsion stabilizer, binder and viscosity regulator.

Carrageenan is used as a gelling and bulking agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator and improves consistency. Carrageenan is the collective name for a group of long-chain carbohydrates (polysaccharides), which are contained in the cells of various red algae.

Glyceryl Stearate SE also helps to smoothen and soften the skin, leaving behind a supple light feeling.

Sodium Beeswax (beeswax soap) is derived from beeswax. The slight emulsifying effect in the beeswax is reinforced in the beeswax soap. It serves as an emulsifier and provides the same skin-caring properties as Cera Flava (Beeswax).

Limonene is a ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Linalool is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Citronellol is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Benzyl Alcohol is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Geraniol is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Citral is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. Citral belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. (from essential oils)

Eugenol is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Farnesol is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)