A-Z of Ingredients

At Pai, we believe that the natural world provides us with all the goodness our skin needs. That’s why we use the very best, plant-based organic ingredients - certified by accredited sources such as Ecocert, National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA) and the Soil Association.

Here is an A-Z of all our ingredients.

A - B       C - F       G - M        N - R       S - Z 

Apricot kernel oil
This nut oil is rich in skin-conditioning vitamin E and is known for its soothing and nourishing properties. It is a mild oil that is very easily absorbed, making it particularly good for sensitive skin.

Argan oil
The Argan tree is unique to the south-western corner of Morocco. Its oil - produced by cold pressing the seeds inside the nut of the Argan fruit - is rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acids (omega 6) which help keen skin healthy and supple.

Avocado oil
This tasty fruit is rich in Vitamins A, D and E as well as deep penetrating oils, which hydrate, nourish and soften the skin.

Beeswax
Beeswax is a mixture of plant wax, pollen and a secretion from a gland on the underside of the bee. Used in beauty preparations for centuries, it has great skin softening properties and provides a protective layer on the skin’s surface, locking in moisture.

Bergamot essential oil (bergapten free*)
This uplifting and aromatic essential oil - most famous for its use in Earl Grey tea - is cold pressed from the peel of the Sicilian Bergamot orange. 
*Bergamot contains a substance called bergapten which can make the skin photosensitive when exposed to the sun.  For this reason, we only use oils that are bergapten-free.

Borage oil
Also known as starflower oil, this oil is pressed from the seeds of the blue borage flower. It has high concentrations of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), which helps keep skin healthy, supple and wrinkle-free. It is thought to be particularly good for treating acne and eczema.