Ingredient index
The Botanical Apothecary
Skincare nutrition, plant by plant. Every botanical and active in Matinata — its cosmetic role, and which ritual step it lives in. Certified organic where noted, blended in small batches in Europe.
Find your formula — skin diagnosticHero Actives
The proven actives that power the Matinata ritual — each chosen for a specific skin result and present at effective levels, as assessed under CosmEthically ACTIVE.
Multi-molecular hyaluronic acid (Sodium hyaluronate)
lat: Sodium Hyaluronate
Intense, long-lasting hydration — draws water into the skin and holds it there for plumper, smoother, firmer-looking skin.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
Hyaluronic acid in many molecular sizes hydrates at more than one level of the skin, with a prolonged effect. In re.hydrate it helps strengthen the skin barrier and visibly minimise fine lines and wrinkles — the hydration heart of the ritual.
Ectoin
lat: Ectoin
Barrier strength + long-lasting hydration — helps skin hold moisture and calms irritated skin.
Featured in re.hydrate
A modern extremolyte that works hand in hand with multi-molecular hyaluronic acid. In re.hydrate it helps strengthen the skin barrier, soothe irritated skin and keep hydration going for hours.
Kakadu plum extract
lat: Terminalia Ferdinandiana
Natural vitamin C + antioxidants — helps counteract free-radical damage for a fresh, radiant complexion.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
One of nature's richest sources of vitamin C. In re.hydrate and re.nourish it adds antioxidant protection and visible radiance.
Watermelon seed oil
lat: Citrullus Lanatus
Balanced fatty acids — dissolves makeup, SPF and daily buildup while keeping skin soft.
Featured in re.purify and re.glow
A lightweight seed oil with an especially beneficial fatty-acid balance. In re.purify it melts away makeup, SPF, pollution and excess oil, then rinses clean as a soft milk while supporting the skin barrier.
Zinc ricinoleate
lat: Zinc Ricinoleate
Odour capture — traps odour molecules without blocking the body's natural sweating.
Featured in re.fresh
A plant-derived active from castor oil. The performance heart of re.fresh: high-performance freshness without aluminium salts — clean body care with the same intentional standard as the face ritual.
Botanical oils, butters and lipid extracts
Seed oils, nut butters, and fruit lipids — fatty acids, sterols, and vitamins that help skin feel soft, comfortable, and well nourished.
Apricot kernel oil
lat: Prunus Armeniaca
Essential fatty acids + vitamin E — softens and conditions while supporting barrier comfort.
Featured in re.purify, re.glow and re.nourish
A light, fast-absorbing oil pressed from apricot kernels. Rich in vitamin E and omega fatty acids, it leaves skin feeling plump, soft, and smooth — a quietly luxurious lipid in cleanse, oil, and cream.
Argan kernel oil
lat: Argania Spinosa
Linoleic and oleic fatty acids + vitamin E — barrier comfort and a radiant, fresh-looking finish.
Featured in re.glow
Native to southwestern Morocco and treasured in skincare for generations. In re.glow it helps skin feel nourished and look luminous without heaviness.
Baobab seed oil
lat: Adansonia Digitata
Omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids + phytosterols — softness and comfort for dry or mature-feeling skin.
Featured in re.nourish
From Africa's 'tree of life.' In re.nourish it nourishes and helps seal moisture into the skin.
Chia seed oil & extract
lat: Salvia Hispanica
Omega-3 / omega-6 balance + phytosterols — nourishes and supports the feel of a healthy lipid barrier.
Featured in re.glow and re.nourish
Tiny seeds, generous lipids. Alpha-linolenic acid and phytosterols help skin feel nourished, soft, and comfortably balanced.
Coconut fruit extract
lat: Cocos Nucifera
Gentle emollience — conditions for a smooth, supple feel without heaviness.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
A lightweight conditioning extract that helps skin feel smooth and comfortable without a heavy or greasy after-feel.
Grapeseed oil
lat: Vitis Vinifera
Linoleic acid + vitamin E — lifts away excess oil, sunscreen and buildup while nourishing.
Featured in re.purify
An excellent linoleic-rich oil for a soft, elastic-feeling finish after oil-to-milk cleansing.
Jojoba seed oil
lat: Simmondsia Chinensis
Skin-lipid–akin wax ester — barrier comfort for all skin types, including skin prone to congestion.
Featured in re.purify, re.glow and re.nourish
Its natural profile resembles skin’s own lipids. It supports a comfortable, balanced feel across the ritual.
Marula seed oil
lat: Sclerocarya Birrea
Oleic-rich lipids + antioxidants — replenishes for smoother, more supple skin.
Featured in re.glow and re.nourish
Light yet generous. Traditionally valued for nourishing and softening; here it leaves skin noticeably smoother with a soft fruity-nutty character.
Passionfruit seed oil
lat: Passiflora Edulis
High linoleic acid — gently dissolves impurities and supports the skin barrier during cleanse.
Featured in re.purify
One of the richest linoleic sources in the cleanse blend — softens as it helps lift the day away.
Pomegranate seed oil & extract
lat: Punica Granatum
Punicic acid (rare omega-5) + polyphenols — replenishes and revitalises mature or tired-looking skin.
Featured in re.glow
A distinctive lipid in the plant world. Excellent in re.glow for skin that wants richness and resilience.
Prickly pear seed oil
lat: Opuntia Ficus-Indica
Unsaturated fatty acids + vitamins E and K — precious, light barrier and radiance support.
Featured in re.glow
A true desert gem, pressed with patience. Rich yet elegant — sterols and vitamins for a well-cared-for glow.
Raspberry seed extract
lat: Rubus Idaeus
Antioxidants + vitamin E + ellagic acid — comfort and nourishment for sensitive or environmentally exposed skin.
Featured in re.glow
Supports skin that meets the elements, with a soft, soothing cosmetic feel.
Rice bran oil
lat: Oryza Sativa
Vitamin E + oryzanol — lightweight nourishment and a bright, even-looking complexion.
Featured in re.nourish
A traditional Asian oil that softens re.nourish with quiet elegance.
Rosehip fruit oil & extract
lat: Rosa Canina
Carotenoids + omegas — supports smoother-looking, supple, more radiant skin.
Featured in re.glow
From dog rose fruit. In re.glow it helps skin look smoother and more even, with fine lines visibly softened.
Sea buckthorn fruit extract
lat: Hippophae Rhamnoides
Omega-7 + carotenoids + vitamin E — replenishes the barrier and delivers visible radiance.
Featured in re.glow
A rare source of omega-7 — delivers carotenoids for a luminous, lit-from-within glow in the oil serum.
Shea butter
lat: Butyrospermum Parkii
Lipid-replenishing fatty acids + vitamin E — improves moisture retention for soft, velvety skin.
Featured in re.nourish
In re.nourish it replenishes the lipid phase of the skin, helping seal in hydration.
Soybean oil
lat: Glycine Soja
Vitamin E + essential fatty acids — soft conditioning for underarm comfort.
Featured in re.fresh
An emollient support oil in re.fresh that keeps skin feeling smooth with daily use.
Strawberry seed oil
lat: Fragaria Ananassa
Omega-3 and omega-9 + vitamin E + ellagic acid — light nourishment for dry or sensitive-feeling skin.
Featured in re.glow
Light and silky — soothes and moisturises within the 23-botanical glow blend.
Sunflower seed oil
lat: Helianthus Annuus
Linoleic acid + vitamin E + lecithin — emollient barrier support across cleanse and care.
Featured in re.purify, re.glow and re.nourish
Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types — a reliable, soft lipid workhorse.
Watermelon seed oil
lat: Citrullus Lanatus
Balanced fatty acids + vitamin E — dissolves the day's buildup while supporting the barrier.
Featured in re.purify and re.glow
Its light lipids help dissolve oil-soluble makeup, SPF, excess surface oil and build-up. In the oil-to-milk rinse, they wash away cleanly so pores can look clearer and skin stays soft rather than stripped.
Botanical waters and hydrosols
Steam-distilled floral waters for hydration, balance, and a soft aromatic veil — the quiet scent of the ritual.
Rose hydrosol
lat: Rosa Centifolia
Hydration + soft aromatic veil — moisturising comfort with a subtle floral ritual mood.
Featured in re.balance, re.hydrate and re.nourish
From cabbage rose petals. A signature Matinata water — hydrating, protective-feeling, and gently mood-softening in the aromatic sense.
Lavender hydrosol
lat: Lavandula Angustifolia
Balancing floral water — soothes the feel of sensitive skin with a classic herbaceous note.
Featured in re.balance and re.fresh
Calm, clean, and comforting — skin prep and underarm freshness with a soft aromatic ritual mood.
Neroli hydrosol
lat: Citrus Aurantium Amara
Orange blossom water — balances the feel of skin and supports a fresh-looking complexion.
Featured in re.balance
Light renewal energy for oily, sensitive, or mature-feeling skin — a bright floral mist note.
Lemon balm hydrosol
lat: Melissa Officinalis
Uplifting toning water — refreshes with a bright lemony-herb note.
Featured in re.fresh
Gentle brightness for re.fresh — soft on skin, clear in scent.
Botanical extracts, resins and ferments
Concentrated plant actives and ferments chosen for calm, resilient, well-hydrated-looking skin.
Acacia senegal gum
lat: Acacia Senegal
Polysaccharide texture + emulsion comfort — skin-friendly glide and stability.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
Harvested from acacia sap; helps formulas feel elegant and kind.
Aloe vera
lat: Aloe Barbadensis
Polysaccharides + vitamins — soothing hydration for dry or stressed-feeling skin.
Featured in re.balance and re.hydrate
Its leaf gel contains moisture-binding polysaccharides that replenish surface hydration and give dry, warm or stressed-feeling skin a cool, comfortable feel.
Aspen bark extract
lat: Populus Tremuloides
Botanical salicylate relatives — gentle formula support for a smooth, refined-looking surface.
Featured in re.hydrate
Used for gentle formula support, it helps the skin’s surface look smooth and refined without an abrasive scrub.
Benzoin resin extract
lat: Styrax Benzoin
Protective-feeling balsamic resin — comforts skin and grounds the aromatic ritual.
Featured in re.purify and re.glow
Warm, soft, and sensory — part of how cleanse and glow feel on the skin and in the air.
Cactus flower extract
lat: Opuntia Ficus-Indica flower / desert flower complex
Flavonoids + sugars — hydration and resilience for stressed-feeling skin.
Featured in re.balance
Desert intelligence in the mist — helps skin feel refreshed and comfortable.
Cucumber fruit extract
lat: Cucumis Sativus
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids + water richness — cool comfort and soft moisture.
Featured in re.balance
A classic skincare favourite for a refreshed, easeful feel — including the look of puffiness.
Green tea leaf extract
lat: Camellia Sinensis
Polyphenols and catechins — help neutralise the harmful effects of free radicals.
Featured in re.balance and re.hydrate
Catechins help defend the look of skin from everyday environmental stress, supporting a fresh, balanced-looking complexion.
Ginkgo biloba extract
lat: Ginkgo Biloba
Flavonoids and terpenes — antioxidant comfort for environmentally exposed skin.
Featured in re.hydrate
Its flavonoid and terpene antioxidant profile supports a fresh, resilient-looking complexion exposed to everyday environmental stress.
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
lat: Centella Asiatica
Asiaticoside complex — supports skin renewal, tissue repair and procollagen production.
Featured in re.hydrate
Part of re.hydrate's active botanical complex that helps improve the look of skin thickness, firmness and elasticity.
Horsetail extract
lat: Equisetum Arvense
Silica-rich botanical — helps skin feel supple and firm.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
One of Earth’s oldest plants — mineral support for a smooth, springy feel.
Kakadu plum extract
lat: Terminalia Ferdinandiana
Natural vitamin C + antioxidants — protection from free radicals and a fresh, radiant look.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
Australian fruit with an extraordinary vitamin C content — antioxidant radiance in serum and cream.
Lactobacillus ferment
lat: Lactobacillus Ferment
Fermentation-derived conditioner — supports an elegant, skin-friendly formula and a comfortable finish.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
A modern fermentation-derived ingredient used to condition the formula and leave skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Purslane ferment extract
lat: Portulaca Oleracea
Antioxidant ferment — soothes and supports calm, balanced, revitalised-looking skin.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
Traditional plant wisdom, fermented for contemporary skincare nutrition.
Radish root ferment filtrate
lat: Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Gentle ferment preservation support — kind to skin while protecting the formula.
Featured in re.balance, re.hydrate and re.nourish
A fermentation-derived preservation-support ingredient that helps keep water-rich formulas stable and fresh while maintaining a skin-friendly feel.
Rosemary leaf extract
lat: Rosmarinus Officinalis
Polyphenol-rich antioxidant herb — protects the formula’s delicate oils from oxidation.
Featured in re.purify, re.glow and re.nourish
Used primarily to help the cleansing and serum oils stay fresh and effective throughout use, with a subtle herbal character.
Aromatic botanical oils
Essential oils from petals, leaves, woods, and citrus — skin feel first, ritual mood second. Subtle, intentional, part of how the ritual feels.
Bergamot peel oil
lat: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia
Balancing citrus aromatic — bright ritual mood and a refreshed skin feel.
Featured in re.fresh
Uplifting and clarifying in the aromatic sense — part of re.fresh’s clean lift.
Carrot seed oil
lat: Daucus Carota Sativa
Antioxidant carotenoid oil — revives the look of tired skin and softens fine lines’ appearance.
Featured in re.glow and re.nourish
Wild carrot seed for renewal energy and a healthier-looking glow.
Geranium oil
lat: Pelargonium Graveolens
Balancing floral aromatic — rose-like ritual mood suitable for all skin types.
Featured in re.glow and re.nourish
Egyptian geranium brings optimism to the scent trail and balance to the feel of skin.
Immortelle flower oil
lat: Helichrysum Italicum
Mediterranean renewal aromatic — supports the look of fine lines and skin renewal.
Featured in re.glow
Dalmatian gold flowers — a European botanical treasure in the glow serum.
Juniper berry oil
lat: Juniperus Communis
Toning woody aromatic — crisp forest-fresh ritual mood.
Featured in re.fresh
Purifying character for all-day freshness.
Lavender oil
lat: Lavandula Angustifolia
Calming balancing aromatic — comforts the feel of skin; soft evening ritual mood.
Featured in re.purify and re.glow
Classic, clean, and centering — cleanse and glow with a quiet spa pause.
Lemon peel oil
lat: Citrus Limon
Clarifying citrus aromatic — clean, radiant-feeling freshness.
Featured in re.fresh
Bright lift for the deodorant ritual.
Litsea cubeba fruit oil
lat: Litsea Cubeba
Lemony May Chang aromatic — fresh balance for oily or congested-feeling days.
Featured in re.fresh
Uplifting citrus-herb brightness.
Neroli flower oil
lat: Citrus Aurantium Amara
White-flower renewal aromatic — fresh radiance and a calm ritual mood.
Featured in re.glow and re.nourish
Orange blossom oil for skin that wants to look rested and luminous.
Peppermint oil
lat: Mentha Piperita
Cooling awakening aromatic — clean, invigorating freshness.
Featured in re.fresh
A crisp sensory lift in re.fresh.
Petitgrain oil
lat: Citrus Aurantium Amara
Green woody-citrus aromatic — calming, gently toning ritual mood.
Featured in re.nourish and re.fresh
From bitter orange leaf and twig — soft, sophisticated freshness.
Rosewood oil
lat: Aniba Rosaeodora
Woody-floral aromatic — renewal support and grounding ritual depth.
Featured in re.glow and re.nourish
Warm sweet-spicy character that makes sealing the ritual feel intentional.
Sage oil
lat: Salvia Officinalis
Clarifying herbaceous aromatic — balanced, Mediterranean-garden freshness.
Featured in re.fresh
Keeps the underarm ritual feeling clear and herbal-clean.
Sandalwood oil
lat: Santalum Album
Grounding wood aromatic — soothes the feel of skin and centres the cleanse ritual.
Featured in re.purify
Sacred calm at the start of evening care.
Spearmint oil
lat: Mentha Spicata
Gentle mint aromatic — sweet-herbaceous cooling freshness.
Featured in re.fresh
Softer than peppermint — friendly daily brightness.
Sweet orange peel oil
lat: Citrus Sinensis
Cheerful citrus aromatic — gentle clarity and an uplifting ritual mood.
Featured in re.purify, re.glow and re.nourish
Limonene-rich brightness woven through cleanse, glow, and cream.
Ylang-ylang flower oil
lat: Cananga Odorata
Fruity-floral aromatic with linalool — balanced comfort and a mood-softening cleanse.
Featured in re.purify
Tropical blossom warmth that makes oil-to-milk cleansing feel like a mini ritual.
Modern actives, humectants and antioxidants
Science-backed molecules that work with the botanical base — intense, long-lasting hydration, a stronger skin barrier and firmer, smoother-looking skin.
Betaine
lat: Betaine
Osmolyte from sugar beet — helps skin retain water and stay supple.
Featured in re.balance, re.hydrate and re.nourish
Helps skin maintain elasticity and ease in water-rich steps.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride
lat: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Lightweight coconut-derived lipid — softens and helps actives spread evenly.
Featured in re.purify
Skin-friendly glide in the cleansing oil — conditioning without greasiness.
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)
lat: Ubiquinone
Antioxidant + firming support — helps skin look firmer, revitalised and more luminous.
Featured in re.glow
Paired with omega 3-5-6-7-9 in re.glow, it protects against free radicals and helps skin look firmer and smoother.
Ectoin
lat: Ectoin
Extremolyte hero — strengthens the barrier, soothes irritation and prolongs hydration.
Featured in re.hydrate
A standout active in re.hydrate beside multi-molecular hyaluronic acid.
Glycerin
lat: Glycerin
Classic humectant — draws moisture in for soft, plump, comfortable skin.
Featured in re.balance, re.hydrate, re.nourish and re.fresh
Quiet essential hydration across face and body formulas.
Glycoin® natural (Glyceryl glucoside)
lat: Glyceryl Glucoside
Resurrection-plant active — revitalises the look of skin with moisture intelligence.
Featured in re.hydrate
From Myrothamnus flabellifolia desert wisdom — exceptional in the water serum.
Multi-molecular hyaluronic acid (Sodium hyaluronate)
lat: Sodium Hyaluronate
Multi-molecular hydration — replenishes water with a prolonged effect for plumper skin and visibly softened fine lines.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
Found in re.hydrate and re.nourish: helps skin hold on to water, strengthens barrier function and supports firmer, smoother-looking skin.
Pentylene glycol
lat: Pentylene Glycol
Plant-derived humectant and solvent — boosts hydration and elegant texture.
Featured in re.balance, re.hydrate and re.nourish
Also supports gentle preservation of water-rich formulas.
Saccharide isomerate
lat: Saccharide Isomerate
Moisture magnet — binds water to the skin for sustained, long-lasting hydration.
Featured in re.hydrate and re.nourish
Keratin-loving comfort that keeps skin soft for hours.
Sodium lactate
lat: Sodium Lactate
NMF support — hydrates and helps skin stay soft and comfortable.
Featured in re.balance
The natural salt of lactic acid — mist-level moisture intelligence.
Sodium PCA
lat: Sodium PCA
Natural moisturising factor component — binds water for a soft hydrated surface.
Featured in re.balance
Skin’s own language of moisture, in the prep mist.
Triethyl citrate
lat: Triethyl Citrate
Citric-derived deodorising ester — limits the formation of new odour.
Featured in re.fresh
Partners with zinc ricinoleate for high-performance botanical deodorant care.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
lat: Tocopherol
Essential antioxidant — helps protect skin from free-radical damage while conditioning and softening.
Featured in re.purify, re.glow, re.nourish and re.fresh
Quiet guardian of oils and butters across the line.
Zinc ricinoleate
lat: Zinc Ricinoleate
Castor-derived odour absorber — traps odour molecules; skin stays free to breathe.
Featured in re.fresh
Performance freshness without aluminium — Matinata body care with intention.
Ingredient index
Our standard
Vegan-friendly formulas, made in small batches in Europe, protected in Miron violet glass. ECOGEA Organic · CosmEthically ACTIVE.
Explore the collectionThese descriptions are for cosmetic information only. They reflect traditional and modern cosmetic use of botanicals and actives and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
