https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients.atomambo® - Ingredients2022-08-15T13:58:56+01:00ambo®https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-methyl-cocoyl-taurate2022-08-15T13:58:56+01:002022-08-15T19:41:05+01:00Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateArthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-levulinate2022-08-15T13:58:41+01:002022-08-15T19:40:44+01:00Sodium LevulinateArthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/opuntia-ficus-indica-prickly-pear-seed-oil2022-08-15T13:41:37+01:002022-08-15T19:34:12+01:00Prickly Pear Seed OilArthur Airey Native to North America, it is now found growing in parts of the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Africa. Due to its prevalence and drought resistance, prickly pear is considered relatively sustainable. The large quantity of seeds required to make the oil means greater processing than similar oils and so 100% pure prickly pear commands a premium price tag.
Ambo sources its Prickly Pear Oil from Madagascar. It is 100% Organic, Cold-Pressed and Non-GMO.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/polyacrylate-crosspolymer-62022-08-15T13:39:27+01:002022-08-15T13:43:24+01:00Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Arthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/laminaria-digitata-extract2022-08-15T13:38:50+01:002022-08-15T19:32:07+01:00Laminaria Digitata (Seaweed) ExtractArthur Airey It is incredibly rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins like iron, potassium calcium, niacin, and vitamin C. These all combine to offer soothing and antioxidant benefits.
Ambo’s Laminaria Digitata Extract is sustainably harvested and hand-picked off the East Scottish Coast]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/glycerin2022-08-15T11:53:07+01:002022-08-15T19:13:46+01:00GlycerinArthur Airey It also works as an effective solvent that encourages ingredients to combine and is a mild preservative. By displacing additional water Glycerin reduces the potential for microbial growth.
It is important to note that glycerine often appears in concentrations no greater than 10%. If the percentage was any higher it may start drawing moisture from deeper layers of the skin and so could result in irritation and dryness.
Ambo’s Moisture Cream has approximately 4.8% Glycerin and is sourced from RSPO certified Palm (Elaeis guineensis).]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/arachidyl-glucoside2022-08-15T11:49:35+01:002022-08-15T11:49:35+01:00Arachidyl GlucosideArthur Airey Ambo derives its Arachidyl Glucoside from 100% Rapeseed oil.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/aqua2022-08-15T11:45:02+01:002022-08-15T17:52:47+01:00Aqua (Water)Arthur Airey Unlike anhydrous products, skincare that contains water requires the addition of preservatives to prevent unwanted bacterial growth.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/betaine2022-08-05T17:03:47+01:002022-08-15T19:47:54+01:00BetaineArthur Airey Betaine is one of 9 amino acids included in ambo's cleanser.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/lauryl-glucoside2022-08-02T12:27:47+01:002022-08-15T19:32:30+01:00Lauryl GlucosideArthur Airey Ambo’s Lauryl Glucoside is 100% naturally derived from renewable feedstocks and certified sustainable palm-based raw material with RSPO MB supply chain certification.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/t-butyl-alcohol2022-08-02T12:22:01+01:002022-08-15T19:42:01+01:00T-Butyl AlcoholArthur Airey Though classed as an alcohol, it is considered safe and non-sensitising in limited concentrations.
Ambo uses just 0.01% in its moisturising cream.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/glucose2022-08-01T17:24:16+01:002022-08-15T19:12:08+01:00GlucoseArthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/coconut-acid2022-08-01T17:08:08+01:002022-08-15T17:57:13+01:00Coconut AcidArthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/cetrimonium-bromide2022-08-01T16:57:10+01:002022-08-15T19:09:45+01:00Cetrimonium BromideArthur Airey Ambo uses <0.8% Cetrimonium Bromide in its Exfoliating Toner]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/natural-moisturising-factors2022-07-07T14:35:12+01:002022-07-07T14:35:12+01:00Natural Moisturising FactorsArthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/aloe-vera2022-07-06T17:15:29+01:002022-08-16T15:31:52+01:00Aloe VeraArthur Airey Though Aloe Vera does contain vitamins, minerals and fatty acids that have antioxidant properties, it is important to note that some common claims may be overstated. For example, there is limited clinical evidence to suggest Aloe Vera's protects against sun damage or promotes healing. As such, it is important to use Aloe Vera in conjunction with other active skincare ingredients like SPFs and humectants.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/xanthan-gum2022-02-09T14:30:06+00:002022-08-15T19:42:47+01:00Xanthan GumArthur Airey Xanthan Gum is naturally derived from the fermentation of sugars and the bacterium Xanthomonas Campestris, from which it derives its name.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/tocopherol2022-02-09T14:29:52+00:002022-08-15T19:42:33+01:00Tocopherol (Vitamin E)Arthur Airey Vitamin E also aids in stabilising and promoting the benefits of Vitamin C, another important antioxidant. Hence, the two vitamins are often found together within skincare products.
Ambo uses 100% naturally derived Tocopherol produced from Soybean]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/threonine2022-02-09T14:29:38+00:002022-08-15T19:42:19+01:00ThreonineArthur Airey Threonine is one of 9 amino acids included in ambo's cleanser.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-benzoate2022-02-09T14:29:18+00:002022-08-15T19:38:00+01:00Sodium BenzoateArthur Airey Ambo uses just 0.025% in its Facial Cleanser]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-stearoyl-glutamate2022-02-09T14:29:17+00:002022-08-15T19:41:46+01:00Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateArthur Airey It is naturally derived from L-Glutamic acid and plant-based fatty acids.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-pca2022-02-09T14:29:17+00:002022-08-15T19:41:29+01:00Sodium PCAArthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-lauroyl-sarcosinate2022-02-09T14:29:17+00:002022-08-15T19:40:25+01:00Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateArthur Airey Ambo’s Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is 100% plant-derived and uses just <0.4% in its cleanser.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-lactate2022-02-09T14:29:17+00:002022-08-15T19:39:45+01:00Sodium LactateArthur Airey Due to its acidic nature, Sodium Lactate can also be used to balance the pH of products and in doing so maintain a product's efficacy and stability.
Ambo uses Sodium Lactate as a humectant in its Facial Cleanser.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-hydroxide2022-02-09T14:29:17+00:002022-08-15T19:38:53+01:00Sodium HydroxideArthur Airey Ambo uses just <0.2% to balance the pH of its Exfoliating Toner]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-chloride2022-02-09T14:29:17+00:002022-08-15T19:45:24+01:00Sodium Chloride (Salt)Arthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/serine2022-02-09T14:28:48+00:002022-08-15T19:37:26+01:00SerineArthur Airey Serine is one of 9 amino acids included in ambo's cleanser.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/sodium-anisate2022-02-09T14:28:47+00:002022-08-15T19:37:42+01:00Sodium AnisateArthur Aireyhttps://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/jojoba-seed-esters2022-02-09T14:28:47+00:002022-08-15T19:15:44+01:00Jojoba Seed EstersArthur Airey Ambo uses Jojoba Esters as a replacement for traditional silicones due to their biodegradability and better environmental impact record.]]>
https://amboskincare.com/blogs/ingredients/pca2022-02-09T14:25:22+00:002022-08-15T19:35:02+01:00PCAArthur Airey PCA is often found alongside its mineral salt forms, such as sodium PCA, magnesium PCA, potassium PCA, and calcium PCA. These derivatives make up a large portion of the skin’s ‘Natural Moisturising Factor’ - a naturally occurring group of compounds that help regulate the moisture level in the skin.]]>