Ingredient Description Evaluation Ocimum Basilicum Oleum Basilicum, basil oil, relaxing, anti-septic, anti-itching with insect bites, insect repellent highly recommendable Octocrylene One of the most compatible light protection filters recommendable Octyl Cocoate Liquid wax, wide yield of application as neutral base oil recommendable Octyl Dimethyl PABA Chemical light protection filter on the basis of paraaminobenzoeacid, sensitising potential not recommendable Octyl Dodecanol Synthetically produced fat body, degree of skin compatibility controversial not recommendable since there are better alternatives Octyl Hydroxystearate fat body, rarely used in cosmetics  limited recommendability Octyl Methoxycinnamate Chemical light protection filter with cell-toxic effect according to the latest scientific findings. Chemical light protection filters in products for daily use are a main cause for allergic reactions. not recommendable Octyl Octanoate Synthetic wax ester with high spreading quality recommendable Octyl Palmitate Fine spreading wax ester mostly sourced from Palm Oil, ecological damage in the Rain Forests from over harvesting of this oil is a concern Limited recommendation  Octyl Stearate Synthetic wax ester of herbal origin with high spreading quality highly recommendable Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate Bonding agent in pressed powders, thickening agent in lipsticks highly recommendable Octylene Glycol 2-ethyl-hexandiol, highly compatible insect repellent highly recommendable Oenothera Biennis Evening primrose oil, herbal oil, derived from the evening primrose plant, especially valuable herbal oil through its high content of gamma-linonlelic acid (highly unsaturated fatty acid), especially suitable for the treatment of neurodermitis highly recommendable Olea Europaea Olive oil, herbal oil with mainly unsaturated fatty acids, for a healthy nutrition rather than for skin care  recommendable Oleamide DEA Gel former of vegetable origin, according to some authors it forms carcinogenic nitrosamines  not recommendable Oleic Acid Triglycerides Oil of triple esterized oleic acid with refatting property  recommendable Oleth-2 - 50 Emulsifier built of PEG, synthesized from vegetable materials, allergenic potential according to some authors limited recommendability Oleum Aniba rosaeodora Rose wood oil, ethereal oil, relaxing and skin-calming properties recommendable Oleum Butyrospermi Parkii Sheabutter, herbal oils with exceptional skin friendly and nurturing quality  highly recommendable Oleum Canaga odorata Ylang-Ylang, relaxing and calming properties highly recommendable Oleum Calendulae Extract from Marigold has skin calming properties, regenerating and healing, but, there is a risk of an allergic reaction Limited recommendation  Oleum Caryo Phylli Carnation oil, a.o. insect repelling property recommendable Oleum Chamomillae e Flor German Camomile, ethereal oil, calming and inhibits infection highly recommendable Oleum Chamaemelum ormensis  Moroccan Camomile, reduces cramping and has anti infection properties  highly recommendable Oleum Citrus Aurantum Neroli, ethereal oil, calming, relaxing properties recommendable Oleum Commiphora Myrrha Myrrh, ethereal oil, anti-septic, wound healing properties recommendable Oleum Cymbopogan Flexuosus Lemongrass oil, ethereal oil, refreshing, increases the powers of concentration highly recommendable Oleum Eucalypti Ethereal oil with anti-septic, regenerating, stimulating and insect repelling properties recommendable Oleum Oleum Gossypii Cotton seed oil, might contain critically high concentrations of aflatoxics  not recommendable Oleum Lavandulae Angustifoliae Lavender oil, ethereal oil, anti-septic property, especially if applied together with tea tree oil and manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot. highly recommendable Oleum Leptospermum Scoparium Manuca oil, ethereal oil, belongs to the tee trea family, outstanding anti-septic property, especially if applied together with tea tree oil and manuca, e.g. with acne and athlete's foot  highly recommendable Oleum Lippia Citriodora Verbena, ethereal oil, stimulating, increases the powers of concentration recommendable Oleum Macadamiae Macadamia oil, derived from macadamianuts, rich content of plain unsaturated fatty acids, like palmitolein and oil acid it has an outstanding nurturing effect on the skin highly recommendable Oleum Melaleuca Alternifoliae Tee tree oil = Oleum Melaleuca Alternifoliae; antiviral, bactericidal and fungizidal quality (anti-septic), especially if applied in combination with manuca and lavender highly recommendable Oleum Ocimum Basilicum Oleum Basilicum, basil oil, relaxing, anti-septic, anti-itching with insect bites, insect repelling properties recommendable Oleum Oenotherae Biennis Evening Primrose Oil, herbal oil, derived from the evening primrose plant, especially valuable herbal oil through its high content of gamma-linonlelic acid (highly unsaturated fatty acid), especially suitable for the treatment of neurodermitis highly recommendable Oleum Ricini Ricinus oil, herbal oil  recommendable Oleum Pelargonium Graveolens Ethereal oil extracted from geraniums, relaxing, skin nurturing properties recommendable Oleum Pinus Pinaster Balm-turpentine oil, relaxing property recommendable Oleum Pinus Sylvestris Pine needle oil, ethereal oil, refreshing, stimulating recommendable Oleum Piper Nigrum Black pepper, ethereal oil, stimulating and aphrodisiac properties  recommendable Oleum Santalum Album Sandle wood oil, harmonizing, calming, nurturing and aphrodisiac properties recommendable Oleum Saturejae hortensis also: Saurejae montanae, savoury oil, relaxing property recommendable Oleum Sesami indicae Sesame oil (sesamum indicum), vegetable oil with refatting and slight UV protective properties highly recommendable Oleum Simmondsiae Californicae Also called Oil Buxus chinensis, a fluid wax with outstanding skin treating characteristics. Very well tolerated by the skin highly recommendable Oleum Triticum Vulgare Wheatgerm oil, vegetable oil, high content of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E highly recommendable Oleyl Erucate Oil derived from herbal materials, jojoba imitation, refatting and smoothing property recommendable Olus Senseless naming of one or more herbal oils Oryza Sativa Rice starch, often used as auxiliary in powders, rising quality, clogs up skin pores not recommendable Oryzanol Lipid, constituent of rice bran, slightly UV protecting and antioxidative properties recommendable Oyster Extract Benefit for beauty care products controversial Ozokerite Paraffin wax with high melting point, constituent of many mineral oils, refatting, clog up pores in higher concentrations not recommendable