Natural Ingredients Glossary
We believe in the power of nature and the healing properties of natural ingredients. That's why we carefully select each ingredient based on its unique benefits for the skin and hair.
We do not use any harmful or synthetic ingredients, and all of our products are free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, artificial fragrances, and colors.
At MARUSHA, we believe that natural ingredients can offer a holistic approach to self-care, promoting health and wellness for the body and mind.
Amla
Emblica officinalis
Amla (oil and powder) is used as a treatment for hair and scalp problems and for hair re-growth. In research is found that the hair oil led to an enlargement of follicular size and prolongation of anagen (hair growth) phase.
Amla is wonderful cleansing agent and excellent conditioner for hair. It imparts luster to hair and protects from dandruff, also helps prevent premature gray hair. It stimulates growth of hair on the scalp, and strengthens the hair roots. Amla provides nourishment that penetrates the scalp and strengthens hair at its root to promote stronger, healthier new growth and helps with hair loss by normalizing blood supply.
Avocado Oil
Persea Gratissima Oil
Avocado oil contains a lot of monounsaturated fats, proteins, copper, folic acid, magnesium and minerals that strengthen the hair walls and hair roots. Avocado oil contains many doses of E and B vitamins. Vitamin E strengthens hair follicles and damages caused by mechanical and chemical exposure. Vitamin B provides nourishment of hair follicles and prevents a flaky scalp. Therefore, Avocado oil is suitable for use on the hair as a topical treatment.
Avena sativa
Oat oil
Oat oil consists of 36-46% linoleic acid and 28-40% oleic acid.Colloidal oats are a centuries-old topical remedy for a variety of skin conditions, including skin rashes, erythema, burns, itching, and eczema.The high percentage of linoleic acid (36-46%) ensures the regeneration of the skin's protective barrier.It has a direct antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, which may explain the effectiveness of lotions containing oats.
Bacopa monnieri
Brahmi
Brahmi has been long used as a hair tonic to provide nourishment and vitality for radiant hair color. By nourishing the hair roots and scalp, it is known to reduce hair fall and premature baldness, clears dandruff from scalp, thus promoting healthy and lustrous hair.
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Lemongrass essential oil
Lemongrass essential oil helps cleanse skin and scalp, circulation stimulant,gives to hair a beautiful shine. During a study after incorporating 2% essential oil in shampoo formulation it was found that 2% lemongrass essential oil provided good fungicidal properties and helped with dandruff.
Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil has high oxidative stability and resistance to degradation.Jojoba oil is widely used in cosmetic formulations such as sunscreens and moisturizers.The high content of wax esters makes jojoba oil a good remedy for dermatoses with altered skin barriers, such as seborrheic dermatitis, eczematous dermatitis, AD and acne.Jojoba oil also has a proven anti-inflammatory effect and can be used for a variety of skin conditions, including skin infections, skin aging and wound healing.
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is used to reduce gray hair, promote hair growth and regrowth.The flowers and leaves contain plant proteins that help treat dandruff and reduce hair loss.Hibiscus provides excellent glide and helps detangle naturally curly hair.
Juniperus communis L.
Juniper berries, extract, essential oil
Juniper berries, extract and essential oil have strong antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects, according to scientific studies.Recent studies have also revealed the anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects of juniper berries.
Juniper berries are abundantly added to our products both as a natural plant in ground form, as an essential oil and as an extract.
Azadirachta indica
Hemp oil
Hemp oil has nourishing, regenerating and protective properties, gives the skin softness and elasticity, deeply moisturizes, absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy shine, perfectly restoring the skin's structure. Hemp oil strengthens capillary walls and, thanks to its ability to attract free radicals, it protects the skin from premature aging and prevents the formation of wrinkles. Hemp oil perfectly improves the condition of the hair. Added to hair care products, it nourishes the hair, improves its structure, promotes growth, adds shine, reduces frizz and breakage, adds elasticity and volume, and facilitates combing and styling. Due to the moisturizing properties of hemp oil, it is used in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis. Hemp oil is also recommended for oily skin.
Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Calendula has an anti-inflammatory effect, it is used to heal wounds, burns, hard-to-heal ulcers.It is also used to treat boils, ulcers, ringworm, and wounds.Randomized clinical trials demonstrate the beneficial effects of Calendula extract on wound healing.
Matricaria recutita
Chamomile
Chamomile is used to soothe the scalp and as a hair conditioner.It adds brightness to light hair and shine to dark hair, as well as conditioning and softening.Chamomile strengthens scalp tissue and promotes healthy hair growth, preventing scalp problems.Especially suitable for dry hair and scalp, oily hair and scalp, in cases of various scalp problems.It highlights the blonde hair color.
Rosa canina L.
Rosehip oil
Due to the high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids and the composition of antioxidants, Rosehip oil has relatively high protection against inflammation and oxidative stress, thus it slows down skin aging processes.Studies have shown the effectiveness of this oil in various inflammatory dermatitis such as eczema,atopic dermatitis and cheilitis (sore, inflamed corners of the lips).
Urtica dioica
Nettle
Nettle improves blood circulation and helps make hair fuller, shinier. Since ancient times, nettle has been used to prevent hair loss and make hair soft and shiny. An excellent hair conditioner, nettle is rich in minerals and plant proteins, is toning and astringent, and gives hair a healthy shine.It is believed that nettle is also used in cases of oily hair, dandruff or split ends.
Persea Gratissima Oil
Neem oil
Neem oil is an ideal and effective product for the care of all types of hair and scalp, as well as for the treatment and regeneration of hair follicles. Neem oil prevents dryness,scaling, itching, various skin diseases and fungi, dandruff, heals scalp epidermis and hair follicles.
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil
Tamanu oil
Tamanu oil has been used for centuries for its excellent healing, skin rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.It is especially used for the treatment of scars, spots, stretch marks, dark circles.It is also used in hair cosmetics because it helps maintain a healthy scalp and controls dandruff.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Olive oil
Olive oil nourishes, moisturizes, prevents hair frizz, helps against brittle hair, retains moisture in the hair and protects it from excessive heat, creates a protective film around the hair.Gives hair shine, silkiness.Protects hair from UV rays (it has a natural SPF 2-8), external pollution, cosmetic procedures, dyeing, blow-drying.Strengthens, softens, prevents hair breakage, gives hair a healthy look.Olive oil makes the hair soft and shiny, it is an excellent hair conditioner, a good remedy against split ends.
Mentha Piperita Leaf Oil
Peppermint essential oil
Peppermint essential oil promotes hair growth without toxic symptoms. Adding 3% peppermint essential oil showed a significant hair growth effect during the study - the researchers found a significant increase in the thickness of the dermis (underlying skin), the number of follicles and the depth of the follicles. The results proved that this essential oil induces a rapid anagen (hair growth) phase and this oil can be used as a practical hair growth agent.
Ricinus Communis
Castor oil
Castor oil promotes hair growth, prevents hair breakage, improves blood circulation in the scalp, helps treat hair loss, promotes hair regrowth.
Sesamum indicum
Sesame oil
Sesame oil has been used in food for more than 6000 years. According to scientific studies, Sesame oil has an antioxidant effect. Its local application reduces oxidative stress, thereby slowing down the aging process of the skin. The oil also has an anti-inflammatory effect, so it is recommended to apply it directly to wounds. Sesame oil has also been proven to protect the skin from UV radiation.
Rosemarinus officinalis
Rosemary, Rosemary essential oil, Rosemary extract
Rosemary promotes hair growth by improving blood circulation in the scalp, promotes strong, healthy hair growth, improves hair smoothness and adds shine to hair, enhances the regeneration of the hair follicles. Rosemary is also used against various hair and scalp disorders, such as early baldness and dandruff. Clinical studies conducted in 2015 (published in PubMed) show that Rosemary oil is as effective as Minoxidil in promoting new hair growth and preventing hair loss.
Oryza sativa L
Rice bran oil
The main properties of rice bran oil :
1. "Anti-age" effect - it richly supplies the skin with antioxidants, vitamins and fatty acids, making the skin youthful and fighting against free radicals that cause wrinkles. The compounds in the oil help fight the signs of aging by helping to reduce skin blemishes (brightening them) while helping to maintain moisture levels.