Benefits of Key Ingredients

The healing, soothing effects of aloe vera are no secret in the skincare world. A native of Africa, the plant is built for resiliency and has unique ways of keeping itself hydrated, even in a drought. The thick, green leaves are able to store moisture for days. For this reason, the plant is able to thrive in hot areas with very little rainfall. Aloe vera is one of the most widely used ingredients in the skin care industry, used to treat sunburns, dry skin, and many other skin problems.

While aloe can be found in many forms in the skin care world, Aubrey® is committed to keeping our aloe vera in its natural liquid form, without unnecessary additives that may further irritate the skin instead of healing it. Aubrey®'s Pure Aloe Vera is a perfect example, for those who want the unadulterated, healing benefits of organic aloe. Aloe vera can also be found in our Calming Therapy Cleanser, Toner, Moisturiser, and Hydrating Mask. Moreover, Aubrey® uses only organic aloe vera, as certified by QAI.

A feature ingredient in Aubrey’s Rosa Mosqueta Shampoo and Conditioner, apple stem cells nourish the scalp and promote follicle health. Their apple stem cells are cultured from a variety of Swiss apples called Uttwiler Spatlauber, known for their longevity and ability to stay fresh for months. Apple stem cells are often used in skin care formulations for their anti-aging properties, and recent science has also discovered their powerful beneficial effect on the hair. Rich in phytonutrients and plant proteins, they encourage growth and help maintain hair health.

Apricot oil is very rich in essential fatty acids & vitamin E, which nourish and moisturise the hair, leaving it soft and healthy. their apricot oil is taken only from organic sources, to eliminate worry about pesticides and harsh chemicals making their way into our hair products. This oil is good for all hair types, and provides a clean hydration without making the hair look greasy. Apricot oil is featured in Aubrey's Chamomile Luxurious Shampoo and Conditioner.

Featured in Aubrey's Blue Chamomile Shampoo & Conditioner, Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo & Conditioner and White Camellia Shampoo & Conditioner, Moroccan argan oil is high in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and Vitamin E. It restores moisture and nutrients to dry hair types, and adds shine. Argan oil also has softening properties, and improves hair texture for soft, silky locks. Aubrey’s argan oil is extracted only form organic sources.

Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins A, D, and E, as well as amino acids and sterols. Herbalists have traditionally used avocado oil in hair and scalp preparations for this reason, and also because it is easily absorbed by the hair and skin. Aubrey’s avocado oil (sourced only from organic avocados) is featured in Aubrey's Island Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner for its high nutrient and vitamin content, and for its smoothing and deep-conditioning effect on the hair.

Featured in Aubrey's Biotin Repair hair care products, baobab is a perfect emollient for fine, thinning hair types. The baobab seed is a native of Africa and Madagascar, and has many hydrating and strengthening properties to protect it from the harsh heat. It is very high in essential fatty acids and vitamins D & E, and nourishes the hair. It is an especially effective ingredient for fine or thinning hair, because of its high volume of important vitamins and nutrients.

Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is a part of the B vitamin group. It is an important factor in the growth of tissue and the proper functioning of the oil glands. A biotin deficiency can lead to the formation of dandruff and crusts in the scalp. Biotin is essential for hair growth and scalp health. Aubrey features Biotin in their Biotin Repair Shampoo, Conditioner, and Scalp Tonic because of its profound effects on the scalp. Fine, thinning hair types benefit from biotin as a hair care ingredient because it energizes the scalp, promotes hair growth, and adds fullness.

Taken only from organic sources, Aubrey’s Moroccan blue chamomile oil is featured in Aubrey's Blue Chamomile Shampoo and Conditioner for its hydrating and shineenhancing qualities. Also known as “Blue Tansy,” its essential oil is deep blue in color and has a lovely fragrance. An antimicrobial and tonic, it is also very soothing to the scalp. Moroccan blue chamomile oil is a staple ingredient in Aubrey hair care, because of the brilliant shine it imparts on all hair types.

Blue Green Algae is filled with antioxidants and many important nutrients. Aubrey's Blue Green Algae is taken only from the most natural sources. Blue Green Algae is very high in protein and amino acids, and as an Aubrey hair care ingredient, it strengthens the hair fibre and tones the scalp. they have added it to Aubrey's Tea Tree & Primrose Shampoo formula (a great alternative to dandruff shampoos for flaky scalp) because of its nourishing properties.

Decyl glucoside (made from coconut and non - GMO corn glucose) is a naturally derived cleansing and foaming agent used for its gentle lathering and conditioning properties, and as an emulsifier in shampoos and liquid soaps. It is combined with other glucosides to enhance the foam, and blends well with other natural ingredients (oils and extracts). Its enhanced conditioning action makes it an excellent addition to hair cleansers. It is a biodegradable ingredient.

Ginseng is one of the most prized herbs in China. A stimulant and tonic, it is an effective ingredient in hair care products for its conditioning properties. It contains saponins, and is known for its quick nutrient delivery. Ginseng protects the hair, while also nourishing and toning the scalp. Ginseng root is featured in Aubrey’s Green Tea Shampoo and Green Tea Finishing Rinse.

A Glycoprotein is a protein linked to a polysaccharide (glycogen). Aubrey’s glycoproteins are derived from yeast, and contain sugars and amino acids to help strengthen and smooth hair fibre. Glycoprotein also has mending properties to help repair damaged, weak hair fibre and promote healthy locks. Glycoprotein is featured in Aubrey's GPB Shampoo & Conditioner and GPB Rosemary Peppermint Shampoo & Conditioner.

He shou wu is a powerful scalp stimulant and tonic used in traditional Chinese medicine to refresh and energize the scalp, minimize hair loss and prevent or reverse greying hair. In Chinese, shou-wu literally means “a head full of black hair!” He shou wu is featured in Aubrey's Biotin Repair hair care products because of its powerful ability to add fullness and health to fine, thinning hair types.

Aubrey Hampton, the founder of Aubrey Organics, Inc., first introduced jojoba oil into the personal care industry in 1972. Since then, it has become a staple ingredient used as a moisturiser in skin care and hair care products around the world.

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The jojoba plant, known for its hydrating and nutrient-rich seed oil, grows in the desert climates of North and Central America. The jojoba seeds are grown only by the female plant, while the male plant produces the bright yellow flowers necessary for pollination. Once the seeds on the female plant reach maturity, they contain an abundance of jojoba oil, which can then be easily harvested.The oil has a unique, waxy feel that closely mimics our skin's natural moisture.

Featured in Aubrey's J.A.Y. Shampoo and Conditioner, jojoba oil is a waxy oil extracted from the bean. The oil helps the desert jojoba plant retain water during the long summer drought. When used in hair care formulas, it not only acts as a humectant, but seals the hair shaft to lock in moisture. The oil is highly stable and very effective on damaged hair and split ends. Rich in vitamins and nutrients, jojoba oil is also a perfect ingredient for heat-styled hair, because of its restorative and softening properties. Aubrey’s jojoba oil is sourced only from organic jojoba seeds.

Keratin is the key structural component of the hair, making up about 90% of healthy hair fibre. When keratin is used in hair products, it bonds to individual strands and seals in moisture and nutrients while smoothing the hair cuticle to reduce frizzing and shine. It is a fortifying ingredient, perfect for use on hair that is weak or damaged. Keratin is also recommended for hair that is regularly exposed to heat styling, because of its protecting and strengthening properties. Keratin is featured in Aubrey's J.A.Y. Shampoo and Conditioner.

Made from coconut and non-GMO beet glucose, Lauryl glucoside is a naturally derived surfactant and foaming agent with excellent lathering capabilities. Not to be confused with sodium lauryl sulfate, lauryl glucoside is very gentle on the hair and skin, and is completely sulfatefree. It has conditioning properties and also acts as an emulsifier. It can be used alongside other glucosides to enhance the foam and increase the conditioning action of a product. Because it is a nonirritant, it is often used in preparations for sensitive skin and scalp. It is a biodegradable ingredient.

Featured in Aubrey's Island Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner, mango butter is an excellent moisturiser with properties similar to jojoba butter. Rich in vitamins and nutrients, mango butter helps to control frizz and leave lengths silky and curls softly defined by deepconditioning and sealing in the hair’s moisture content.

The benefits of green tea to the skin and hair have been widely documented. This powerful antioxidant (20 times stronger than vitamin E) helps protect and detoxify the hair from environmental aggressors like sun exposure and pollution. It is high in xanthines, and is very soothing and moisturising to the hair and scalp. The organic Japanese Matcha green tea specially selected for Aubrey’s Green Tea Shampoo and Finishing Rinse is known for its fast nutrient delivery and scalp-toning properties. It is a perfect ingredient for those seeking a natural alternative to dandruff shampoos for oily scalp!

Aubrey’s olive oil is sourced only from organic olives for the healthiest, most natural olive oil available. Olive oil has been used in hair and skin care preparations for thousands of years for its moisturising and smoothing effect. Featured in Aubrey's White Camellia Shampoo and Conditioner, olive oil deep-conditions and protects the hair fibre while restoring softness and manageability. Olive oil is rich in vitamins and nutrients, and helps to smooth frizzy, flyaway hair types.

There's nothing better for your hair than protein. And quinoa (pronounced "keenwah") is one of the most complete plant proteins around Mountain-grown In the purest of environments, this ancient graln's edible seed, have been an Important food source for more than 6,000 years. A powerful hair nutrient and fixative, quinoa protein:

• Lightly coats the hair shaft to add body, control flyaways and give the hair a perfect, natural hold.
• Strengthens and protects with vitamins, minerals and amino acids, particularly sulfur-rich cystine and cysteine, very beneficial to the hair and scalp.
• Help, smooth brittle, damaged hair fibre, reduce frizzing and protect from heat damage due to blow dryers, hair straighteners and curling irons. Here's, how: Breakage and damaged ends happen when layers in the hair's cuticle come apart, causing the hair to frizz and split. Quinoa protein penetrates the cutide and acts as a "glue," reattaching the separated layers and smoothing the hair shaft for greater softness, manageability and shine.

One of nature’s most complete plant proteins, high in vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it protects the hair from environmental stressors like chlorine and salt water. Organic Quinoa Protein can be found in Aubrey's Swimmer’s Shampoo and Conditioner, which is formulated especially for hair that is exposed to harsh chemicals or minerals. It helps protect the hair from damage and discoloring buildup, while strengthening the hair fibre.

In 1986 Aubrey introduced his exclusive Rosa Mosqueta© line, made with organic rose hip seed oil from Chile - the purest of its kind. Studies from the University of Concepción in Santiago, Chile, and the University of Missouri have shown this rich, golden oil has a powerful therapeutic effect on skin:

• Is naturally rich in essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic), necessary for skin cell health


• Protects and supports skin's collagen with vitamin C and retinol (a form of vitamin A), powerful antioxidants


• Restores skin's moisture balance and improves texture and elasticity


• Is an excellent addition to products for dry or mature skin and brittle, damaged hair

Aubrey Tip
To smooth and soften the look of scars, wrinkles and other imperfections, apply a small amount of pure Rosa Mosqueta© Rose Hip Seed Oil to the effected areas twice daily and gently massage in. Wait 10 minutes, then blot excess oil with tissue. This rich oil also makes an excellent hot oil infusion for dry, damaged hair and split ends

Organic Rosa Mosqueta© oil comes from the rose hips of a rare rose that grows in Chile’s Andes mountains. High in vitamin C, and linoleic and linolenic acids (essential fatty acids necessary for skin cell regeneration), it has been used by South American Indians for hundreds of years for its healing and moisturising properties. There’s no better moisturiser for improving the texture of brittle, damaged hair. Rosa Mosqueta© oil is featured in Aubrey's Rosa Mosqueta© Shampoo & Conditioner and Honeysuckle Rose Shampoo & Conditioner.

Aubrey Organics, Inc. has a long history of "firsts" in the personal care industry. In 1999, Aubrey Hampton introduced Sea Buckthorn into the industry, and it has been a staple ingredient in many of our formulations ever since. Sea Buckthorn is widely found across Europe and Asia, and is harvested by many different people groups because of its high nutritional value. Sea Buckthorn is a powerful antioxidant and naturally contains a high concentration of Vitamin C. At Aubrey Organics, Inc., we use it specifically in our face and body skin care for its anti-aging and skin softening properties.

Aubrey's entire Age-Defying Skin Care line is formulated with Sea Buckthorn because of its many nutritional benefits. A natural antioxidant, Sea Buckthorn helps to replenish skin from the drying, damaging effects of sun exposure, which can often increase the appearance of aging. Sea Buckthorn is known to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles while adding moisture to the skin, and its high Vitamin C content nourishes depleted skin, both in our skin care and in our rich Hand & Body lotion. For more information on the all-natural ingredients used at Aubrey Organics, Inc., why not view our INCI Dictionary.

Made from lactic acid (naturally derived from the fermentation of non-GMO beets and corn sugars), and lauric acid (from palm kernel oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate is completely sulfate-free and should not be confused with sodium lauryl sulfate. Sodium lauryl lactylate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a foodgrade emulsifier and mild surfactant, used as a foaming and cleansing agent and to give the hair a soft, silky texture. The emulsifier of choice for natural products, it offers excellent moisturising properties and leaves a smooth feel after application. It penetrates the top layer of skin to offer residual moisturization, extended fragrance release and enhanced delivery of actives. It is a biodegradable ingredient.

Aubrey’s sunflower oil is extracted from organic sunflower seeds to provide the highest-quality oil possible. Sunflower oil is a rich emollient high in linoleic essential fatty acids, and is often used as the oil base in organic lotions and massage oils, because it is so mild and nutrient-rich. Sunflower oil is also high in vitamin E, and strengthens the hair as it moisturises. Sunflower oil is featured in Aubrey's Chamomile Luxurious Shampoo and Conditioner.

Featured in Aubrey's Tea Tree & Primrose Shampoo, their tea tree oil is extracted only from organic sources, and acts as a scalp purifying agent. Tea tree oil is an essential oil with powerful antiseptic and germicidal properties, similar to eucalyptus oil. It makes an excellent addition to clarifying shampoos, and clears up a dry, flaky scalp without leaving a greasy residue. Tea tree oil is a great ingredient for anyone seeking a natural alternative to mass-produced dandruff shampoos.

Yangu oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the African Cape chestnut tree, and has been used for generations for its hair conditioning properties. It is an excellent moisturiser and nutrient, and helps restore softness and hydration to dry hair types. Yangu oil is also high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which nourish and detoxify the hair. It is a great ingredient to use on damaged hair types that are exposed to heat styling or environmental stressors. Yangu oil is featured in Aubrey's J.A.Y Shampoo and Conditioner.