Purifico pods are made with 100% natural fragrances, crafted from top-quality essential oils and 100% natural cleansers, moisturizers and foaming agents—which include plant-based surfactants that are mild, yet effective. If you are a numbers person, we are 98% naturally derived.*
| we know it as | you best know it as | derived from | what it is, & why we use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural ethyl alcohol | Alcohol | Corn | A solvent, present in the shampoos, to bring chloride into the conditioning agent. Formulas contain less than 1% |
| Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice | Aloe vera | Aloe plant | An herbal remedy, used for centuries, that is high in antioxidants and known for its soothing qualities |
| Argania spinosa kernel oil | Argan oil | Argan nuts | An oil, good for all skin types, that can help provide light moisture; for hair, is known to increase shine and decrease frizz |
| Artemisia vulgaris | Armoise oil | Artemisia herba-alba, which grows in the Moroccan desert | Also known as mugwort, an oil that helps maintain oil balance and is revered for its skin protective qualities |
| Behentrimonium chloride | A conditioner | Rapeseed (canola) seeds—which are part of the mustard family | Conditioning agent for skin and hair that helps defrizz, thanks to its antistatic qualities |
| Butyrospermum parkii | Shea oil | Shea nuts | Rich in vitamin E, a rich oil that can help soften hair and skin |
| Butylene glycol | Organic alcohol | Petroleum |
A humectant that helps condition skin and hair through water retention |
| Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oil | Tamanu oil | Tamanu nuts | Often called a miracle ingredient, an emollient with healing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and helps moisturize skin |
| Caprylyl glycol | Alcohol | Caprylic acid, found naturally found in palm and coconut oils | Humectant that helps condition skin and hair due to its ability toretain water |
| Diglycerin | Glycerin dimer | Vegetable fats | A large molecule “double glycerin,” this humectant helps provide long-lasting moisture and conditions your skin; also, softens hair |
| Dihydroxypropyl arginine HCL | Dihydroxypropyl arginine HCL | The amino acid arginine, and glycerin | A moisturizing ingredient that can help improve the texture of skin |
| Disodium coco-glucoside citrate | Sugar-based glucose | Fermented sugar and fatty acids in coconuts | A sugar surfactant that is mild and good for those with sensitive skin |
| Eucalyptus globulus | Eucalyptus oil | Leaves from the eucalyptus tree | With a minty, energizing aroma, an oil that provides an uplifting sensory experience that is also known for its antiseptic properties |
| FD&C Blue 1* | A synthetic dye | This is a molecule that is characterized as a triarylmethane dye | A safe, food-grade quality dye, present in the formula at extremely low levels (.0001%-.001%) and used simply for aesthetic reasons (to make the pods colorful) |
| Gelidiella acerosa extract | Algae extract | Seaweed | A rare ingredient in personal care, this seaweed extract provides moisturizing and soothing properties |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Vegetable fats | A humectant that helps retain moisture and conditions your skin; also, softens hair |
| Hypnea musciformis extract | Algae extract | Seaweed | Known as a “secret” ingredient, adds moisture, soothes skin and can help promote a youthful appearance |
| Juniperus virginiana | Cedarwood oil | Needles, leaves, bark and berries of cedar trees | An aromatherapeutic oil that can help relax the body and clear the mind |
| Lavender essential oil | Lavender | Lavender flower | An oil that is most well-known for promoting calm, but also helps to restore balance |
| Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil | Buriti oil | The fruit of the Moriche palm tree | A highly effective emollient, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins E and A, that helps moisturize and rehydrate skin |
| Mentha spicata | Spearmint oil | Spearmint plant | As aromatherapy oil that helps promote a feeling of balance and has an uplifting fragrance |
| Moringa oleifera seed oil | Moringa oil | Seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree | An easily absorbing oil that can help balance and nourish all skin types; and also helps moisturize hair and scalp |
| Panthenol | Pro-vitamin B-5 | D-pantolactone (found in vegetables and wheat germ) | D-pantolactone (found in vegetables and wheat germ) A plant-based acid compound that moisturizes, soothes and hydrates—and for hair, helps smooth and de-frizz |
| Vitis vinifera | Grapeseed oil | Seeds of grapes | A sealant that helps keep moisture in the hair follicle; coats hair without a greasy feel or weighing it down |
| Phenoxyethanol | Glycol ether | Found naturally in green tea, but the commercial ingredient is synthetically produced in a laboratory creating what’s termed a “nature identical” chemical | This is a common and proven safe preservative that prevents microorganisms from growing in products |
| Polyglyceryl-2-caprate | An ester of capric acid and Diglycerin | Derived from plant oils such as cocoa butter, canola, and soybean | An emulsifier, used in our handwash formula, that also has anti-microbial properties |
| Pogostemon cablin | Patchouli oil | Leaves of the patchouli plant | As aromatherapy, this oil can help ease stress and anxiety but can also help combat oily hair or scalp issues |
| Polyquaterium-10 | Ammonium salt | Phospholipid polymer (natural fatty acids) | A conditioner used for its anti-static and moisturizing properties |
| Polyquaterium-51 | Ammonium salt | Phospholipid polymer (natural fatty acids) | A conditioner that acts as a humectant and adds moisture |
| Potassium olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein | Oat protein | Olive fatty acid chloride and hydrolyzed oat protein | A protein that works as a cleansing surfactant |
| Propylene glycol | Organic alcohol | Vegetable sources | An alcohol that conditions skin by attracting water and lightly moisturizing |
| Rosmarinus officinalis L | Rosemary oil | Rosemary plant | An oil with a woodsy aroma that can help enhance clarity |
| Sclerocarya Birrea seed oil | Marula oil | Nuts of the marula tree | A fast-absorbing oil rich in antioxidants and used for its moisturizing and emollient properties |
| Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate | Sarkosyl | Sarcosine, a naturally-occurring amino acid | A mild, natural surfactant that is used to create foam and emulsify skin and hair. Not to be confused with sodium lauryl sulfate |
| Sorbic acid | Sorbic acid | Berries of the rowan tree | Natural preservative to prevent microbial contamination and spoilage |
| Styrene/acrylates copolymer* | Opacifyer | Synthetic polymer styrene and acrylic acid | An opacifier (e.g., creates a creamy appearance) that has a booster effect for foaming. In formula at less than 1% |
| Tocopheryl acetate | Vitamin E | Vegetable oils | This naturally-made form of vitamin E serves as an antioxidant and also helps soothe skin |
| Water | H2O | Hydrogen and oxygen | Needed to help product flow into your hand, but we use only a fraction compared to up to 80% water concentration found in traditional shampoos and body washes |
*Only our opacifying agent and dyes are derived from synthetic sources and are present at extremely low levels (.0001%-.001%).