Ingredients glossary - L - Weleda

Lavandin Oil (Lavandula Hybrid Oil)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:20:18 +0000

Incorporated into Weleda Body Therapy preparations in the form of the essential oil. A variety of essential oils are used depending upon the aroma required.

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Lysolecithin (Lysolecithin)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:19:20 +0000

Lysolezithin is an emulsifier that is used for stabilising O/W emulsions (oil-in-water-emulsions). Lysolecithin is also a modified lecithin that is derived from vegetable oils. It restores the natural oils of the skin.

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Linalool (Linalool)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:19:01 +0000

Linalool belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Linalool is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

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Limonene (Limonene)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:18:38 +0000

Limonene belongs to the 26 fragrances that have to be listed in the INCI-Declaration since 2005 under EU law, for the protection of fragrance allergy sufferers, if the amount in the product is potentially relevant to the allergy sufferer. Limonene is a natural ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odour of cosmetic products.

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Lecithin (Lecithin)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:18:20 +0000

Soya bean lecithin derived from non genetically-modified soya bean oil is a natural emulsifier and anti-oxident. Lecithin regulates the permeability of the cell walls. Lecithin is also a natural thickener and helps to make the product smooth in use and spread easily.

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Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:17:55 +0000

Lavender Oil is an essential oil, which is derived from fresh lavender panicles. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

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Lanolin Alcohol (Lanolin Alcohol)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:17:29 +0000

A lanolin wax used as an emusifying agent. It is a mixture of sterols and alcohols obtained from wool fat.

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Lactose (Lactose)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:17:05 +0000

Milk sugar, used as a vehicle to make tablets and powders.

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Lactate (Lactic Acid)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:16:47 +0000

Lactic Acid is a natural ingredient of the protective acid mantle of the skin. This raw material is used in emulsions to regulate the pH-value.

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Lemon Peel Oil (Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:16:27 +0000

Lemon Peel Oil is an essential oil from lemon peel. Along with other natural essential oils it is used for aromatisation.

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