Ingredients in Petit&Jolie products
Apricot Oil:
Apricot oil is a mild oil suitable for dry and sensitive skin. It helps to improve the skin’s elasticity. The apricot oil is produced in Spain and Italy and is used in the body lotion.
Almond Oil:
Almond oil is a rich oil that regulates moisture and helps to reduce skin irritation. The almond oil is produced in Spain and the USA and is used in the massage oil.
Beeswax:
Beeswax has moisturising properties and forms a waterproof barrier on the skin. The beeswax comes mainly from the EU and is used in the nappy cream.
Jojoba Oil:
Jojoba oil is a rich oil with anti-inflammatory properties, ideal for sensitive skin. It is used in the massage oil.
Glycerin:
Glycerin is a humectant — it attracts and retains water, helping the skin to stay hydrated and preventing dryness. The glycerin used in our products is derived from vegetable oils.
Honeysuckle Extract:
Honeysuckle extract helps to cleanse the skin and also acts as a natural preservative.
Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil serves as the base for many ingredients needed for cleansing, stabilising, and emulsifying the skin care formulas.
Is perfume bad for your skin?
“Perfume” is a collective name for fragrance ingredients. When a fragrance is added to a cosmetic product, it must be listed as parfum on the ingredients list.
However, this does not indicate the origin of the fragrance — and that’s where the difference lies.
Good to know: the further down the list parfum appears, the smaller the amount of fragrance in the product.
Want to know more about perfume? Read our blog: “Perfume – a loved and criticised ingredient.”
Petit&Jolie Fragrance:
The perfume in Petit&Jolie products is a blend of natural essential oils free from allergens.
Fragrance made from essential oils is “volatile”, meaning it evaporates quickly.
Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate:
A natural emulsifier and skin conditioner. An emulsifier enables water and oil to blend together.
Rosemary Extract:
Rosemary helps relax the muscles. The extract is produced in Greece and used in the bath oil.
Sage Extract:
Sage has antiseptic and astringent properties and helps with perspiration. It has a stimulating and cleansing effect on the (scalp) skin and soothes sore muscles.
Schisandra Sphenanthera Fruit Extract:
Schisandra berry has anti-inflammatory and calming properties. The extract is used in the anti-stretch mark oil.
Sesame Oil:
Sesame oil acts as a natural preservative, contains many beneficial nutrients, and protects the skin’s lipids. It also has a lovely nutty scent. The oil mainly comes from India and Venezuela and is used in the nappy cream.
Shea Butter:
Shea butter hydrates the skin, improves blood circulation, and enhances elasticity. It is used in the rich cream.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate:
A skin-friendly, natural cleanser made from coconut oil and an amino acid. It provides the cleansing effect in the shampoo.
Squalane:
Squalane helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance and elasticity. It is derived from plant oils.
Vanilla Extract:
The sugars in vanilla act as humectants — they form a light film on the skin to prevent moisture loss. The extract comes from Madagascar and is used in the massage oil.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol):
Vitamin E is used as a natural preservative.
Lanolin (Wool Fat):
Lanolin is an excellent moisturiser for dry skin. It binds water to the skin and keeps it there, forming a protective yet breathable layer. It is used in the nappy cream.
Xanthan Gum:
A natural stabiliser made from plant-based oils.
Sunflower Oil:
A rich sunflower oil is used, supporting both cleansing and care of the skin. It is produced in the EU.
Salt:
Salt helps soaps remove excess oils, dead skin cells, and impurities — gently — leaving the skin soft and comfortable.
