ingredient glossary
carefully curated and thoughtfully chosen
It is important to be able to correctly identify the specific ingredients found in body care products. For this reason, the Avalon Organics® brand uses the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) system to list its product ingredients. This is an internationally approved system of naming cosmetic ingredients based on their scientific names. For ease of searching this ingredient glossary, some ingredients are listed using both their INCI name and their common name. Learn about Avalon Organics® ingredients here.
Myrrh
Commiphora myrrhaDerived from tree resin; known for its anti-inflammatory, healing and antiseptic properties.
Multi fruit enzymes
Papaya and pineapple fruit enzymes; provides gentle exfoliation by dissolving dry, dull skin.
Mulberry leaf
Morus alba Derived from plant; clarifies and rejuvenates skin.
Moringa pterygosperma seed extract
Derived from moringa tree seeds; purifying properties; botanical micro-proteins known to provide effective hair protection against color fading and damage.
Mica
Derived from minerals; lubricating ingredient that provides natural coloring and adds shine.
Menthol
Derived from peppermint; anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps to promotes circulation; cools and refreshes.
Mentha piperita leaf oil
PeppermintDerived from the herb; clears, cleanses, cools and purifies.
Mentha piperita leaf extract
PeppermintDerived from the herb; refreshes, clarifies and cleanses.
Melissa officinalis extract
Lemon balmDerived from the herb; clarifies, refreshes, calms and soothes; known for its antiseptic and detoxifying properties.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Tea tree oilDerived from the leaf; natural preservative known for its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Meadowsweet extract
Spiraea ulmariaDerived from an herb; contains beta-hydroxy acids; smoothes and softens skin and hair.
Mangifera indica seed butter
Mango seed butterDerived from mango kernels; moisturizes and known to promote cell rejuvenation.
Mangifera indica juice
MangoDerived from mango fruit; antioxidant-rich ingredient with natural enzymes that soften and smooth.
Mangifera indica fruit extract
Mango extractDerived from mango fruit; antioxidant-rich ingredient with natural enzymes that soften and smooth.
Mandarin extract
Citrus reticulataDerived from the peel of mandarin oranges; refreshing and cleansing; softens and improves texture.
Malic acid
Derived from apples and cherries; exfoliates, refines and clears skin.
Maddar root extract
Rubia tinctorum Derived from plant; provides natural red and purple colorants.
Macrocystis pyrifera extract
Derived from the marine plant; mineral-rich; nourishes, softens and helps skin retain moisture.
Macadamia ternifolia seed/nut oil
Derived from the nut; high in palmitoleic acid, vitamin-rich, emollient, soothing.
Macadamia nut oil
Macadamia integrifoliaDerived from the nut; high in palmitoleic acid, vitamin-rich, soothing, emollient.
Myrrh
Commiphora myrrhaDerived from tree resin; known for its anti-inflammatory, healing and antiseptic properties.
Multi fruit enzymes
Papaya and pineapple fruit enzymes; provides gentle exfoliation by dissolving dry, dull skin.
Mulberry leaf
Morus alba Derived from plant; clarifies and rejuvenates skin.
Moringa pterygosperma seed extract
Derived from moringa tree seeds; purifying properties; botanical micro-proteins known to provide effective hair protection against color fading and damage.
Mica
Derived from minerals; lubricating ingredient that provides natural coloring and adds shine.
Menthol
Derived from peppermint; anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps to promotes circulation; cools and refreshes.
Mentha piperita leaf oil
PeppermintDerived from the herb; clears, cleanses, cools and purifies.
Mentha piperita leaf extract
PeppermintDerived from the herb; refreshes, clarifies and cleanses.
Melissa officinalis extract
Lemon balmDerived from the herb; clarifies, refreshes, calms and soothes; known for its antiseptic and detoxifying properties.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Tea tree oilDerived from the leaf; natural preservative known for its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Meadowsweet extract
Spiraea ulmariaDerived from an herb; contains beta-hydroxy acids; smoothes and softens skin and hair.
Mangifera indica seed butter
Mango seed butterDerived from mango kernels; moisturizes and known to promote cell rejuvenation.
Mangifera indica juice
MangoDerived from mango fruit; antioxidant-rich ingredient with natural enzymes that soften and smooth.
Mangifera indica fruit extract
Mango extractDerived from mango fruit; antioxidant-rich ingredient with natural enzymes that soften and smooth.
Mandarin extract
Citrus reticulataDerived from the peel of mandarin oranges; refreshing and cleansing; softens and improves texture.
Malic acid
Derived from apples and cherries; exfoliates, refines and clears skin.
Maddar root extract
Rubia tinctorum Derived from plant; provides natural red and purple colorants.
Macrocystis pyrifera extract
Derived from the marine plant; mineral-rich; nourishes, softens and helps skin retain moisture.
Macadamia ternifolia seed/nut oil
Derived from the nut; high in palmitoleic acid, vitamin-rich, emollient, soothing.
Macadamia nut oil
Macadamia integrifoliaDerived from the nut; high in palmitoleic acid, vitamin-rich, soothing, emollient.
