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.
Oat kernel flour
Avena sativa Derived from oats; adds texture, soothes, softens and nourishes.
Oryza sativa bran wax
Rice bran waxDerived from rice bran; emollient; helps protect against moisture loss.
Orchid
Cymbidium grandiflorumDerived from flowers; rejuvenating; known to promote cell renewal and toning.
Orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil
Derived from the fruit kernel; emollient, moisturizing.
Orange essential oil
Derived from the rind of the fruit; aromatic, calming, refreshing and soothing.
Orange blossom
Citrus aurantiumDerived from flowers; rejuvenating; known to promote cell renewal and toning.
Olive squalane
Derived from olives; protects, rejuvenates and moisturizes.
Olive oil
Olea europaea Derived from olives; moisturizes and softens.
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Derived from sunflower seeds; provides a hydrating film for softness.
Olea europaea fruit oil
Olive oilDerived from olives; high in fatty acids and antioxidants; moisturizes and softens.
Oenothera biennis oil
Evening primrose oilDerived from the seeds; conditions, protects and nourishes.
Octyl palmitate
Derived from palm oil; used as an emollient and humectant.
Oatmeal
Avena sativa Derived from oats; adds texture, soothes, softens and nourishes.
Oak bark
Quercus albaDerived from bark; astringent known for its antiseptic and healing properties.
Oat kernel flour
Avena sativa Derived from oats; adds texture, soothes, softens and nourishes.
Oryza sativa bran wax
Rice bran waxDerived from rice bran; emollient; helps protect against moisture loss.
Orchid
Cymbidium grandiflorumDerived from flowers; rejuvenating; known to promote cell renewal and toning.
Orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil
Derived from the fruit kernel; emollient, moisturizing.
Orange essential oil
Derived from the rind of the fruit; aromatic, calming, refreshing and soothing.
Orange blossom
Citrus aurantiumDerived from flowers; rejuvenating; known to promote cell renewal and toning.
Olive squalane
Derived from olives; protects, rejuvenates and moisturizes.
Olive oil
Olea europaea Derived from olives; moisturizes and softens.
Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides
Derived from sunflower seeds; provides a hydrating film for softness.
Olea europaea fruit oil
Olive oilDerived from olives; high in fatty acids and antioxidants; moisturizes and softens.
Oenothera biennis oil
Evening primrose oilDerived from the seeds; conditions, protects and nourishes.
Octyl palmitate
Derived from palm oil; used as an emollient and humectant.
Oatmeal
Avena sativa Derived from oats; adds texture, soothes, softens and nourishes.
Oak bark
Quercus albaDerived from bark; astringent known for its antiseptic and healing properties.
