OUR INGREDIENTS

Nuance Salma Hayek products use the finest natural ingredients. Find out how each of them helps enhance your natural beauty:

ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
Natural astringency helps treat problem skin.

Benefits:
Extracted from the Acacia senegal tree, this
natural gum is valued for astringent properties.


Derived From:
Gum is taken from cuts in the Acacia Senegal tree,
native to Sub-Saharan Africa, Oman, Pakistan and India.


Found In:
Anti-Aging Wrinkle Filler Eye Serum
AÇAI FRUIT OIL
Heals and energizes skin.

Benefits:
A super antioxidant, açai oil possesses an unparalleled
combination of essential fatty acids, amino acids,
phytosterols, vitamins and minerals known for soothing
dry, cracked skin and for anti-aging benefits.


Derived From:
Oil comes from dark purple berries harvested from
açai trees, native to Central and South America.


Found In:
Rosehip Moisture Repair Body Lotion
Walnut Facial Scrub
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ALGAE EXTRACT (Seaweed)
Detoxifies and moisturizes skin.

Benefits:
Algae extract absorbs excess oil from
oil-prone skin while moisturizing and
preventing wrinkles.


Derived From:
Algae extract is derived from
seaweed, a marine plant.


Found In:
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Lotion
Argan Oil Glossing Conditioner
ALOE VERA
Moisturizes and soothes skin.

Benefits:
Often found in skin cleansers, aloe vera is
packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes,
amino acids, natural sugars, and anti-
inflammatory and antimicrobial agents.


Derived From:
Aloe vera is a succulent plant that
is grown throughout the world.


Found In:
Rosehip Moisture Repair Body Lotion
Prickly Pear Hydrating Body Cleansing Gel
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AMARANTH PROTEIN
Treats problem skin.

Benefits:
Offering anti-inflammatory, anti-itching and
astringent properties, amaranth protein helps
cleanse problem and acne-prone skin.


Derived From:
Protein is derived from amaranth, a genus
of plantsgrown worldwide.


Found In:
Blackcurrant Intense Hydration Hair Mask
ANNATTO SEED OIL (Achiote)
Naturally cleanses skin.

Benefits:
With antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent,
emollient and antioxidant properties, annatto
seed oil makes an excellent skin cleanser.


Derived From:
Annatto seed oil is taken from achiote trees,
found in tropical and subtropical regions.


Found In:
Walnut Facial Scrub
APPLE FRUIT EXTRACT
Restores youthful appearance.

Benefits:
Apples promote healthy looking skin,
thanks to polyphenols and antioxidants
that fight free-radical damage.


Derived From:
Extract is derived from apples,
a fruit grown around the world.


Found In:
Wild Lime Exfoliating Facial Gel
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Eye Treatment
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Lotion
AVOCADO OIL
Moisturizes and soothes without oily residue.

Benefits:
Rich in vitamins, healthy fats and amino
acids, avocado oil softens and conditions skin,
promotes regeneration of scarred tissue, and
stimulates hair growth.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from the flesh of the avocado,
a tropical fruit native to Central America.


Found In:
Raw Honey Color Protect Shampoo
Quinoa Smooth & Shine Shampoo
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BABASSU SEED OIL
Soothes dry skin.

Benefits:
A superior emollient, babassu oil moisturizes dry
and oily complexions without adding an oily sheen.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from fruit kernels of the babassu
palm, a native of Brazil's Amazon region.


Found In:
Rosehip Moisture Repair Body Lotion
Walnut Facial Scrub
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BEESWAX
Richly moisturizes skin.

Benefits:
A compound of fatty acids and alcohols,
beeswax is a time-honored moisturizer.


Derived From:
Beeswax is created by honeybees,
who form it into honeycomb cells.


Found In:
Rose Petal Hydrating Balm
My Secret Super Brightening Hand Cream
My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream
BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL
Enhances the hair's silkiness and shine.

Benefits:
Bursting with omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, linoleic acid,
and stearidonic acid, black currant seed oil replenishes
dry, overprocessed hair's essential nutrients.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from the seeds of black currants or European
currants, a fruit that originated in Europe and Asia.


Found In:
Black Currant Intense Hydration Hair Mask
BLUE AGAVE EXTRACT
Hydrates and calms skin.

Benefits:
A natural humectant, agave extract provides intense
hydration and has long been used to clear blemishes,
soothe itches and maintain skin health.


Derived From:
Extract comes from the blue agave,
a succulent plant native to Mexico.


Found In:
Renewed Radiance Nutrifying Night Cream
Oxygen Activated Foaming Face Wash
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BORAGE SEED OIL
Rejuvenates problem and aging skin.

Benefits:
A high level of linoleic acid and antioxidants help
borage seed oil promote cell regeneration
while protecting against further skin damage.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from the seed of the borage plant,
an herb that originated in the Mediterranean.


Found In:
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Cream
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Serum Concentrate
CAFFEINE
Stimulates skin.

Benefits:
Extracted from coffee beans, antioxidant-rich
caffeine reduces skin inflammation while
stimulating microcirculation.


Derived From:
Caffeine is derived from coffee beans;
the coffee tree may have originated in
northern Africa.


Found In:
Anti-Aging Tinted Eye Brightener
CALENDULA EXTRACT
Soothes and calms skin.

Benefits:
Calendula extract is an emollient that
soothes and calms problem skin.


Derived From:
Extract is taken from marigold flowers,
which first grew from Iran to Macaronesia.


Found In:
Lasting Wear Gel Eyeliner
CAMAPU EXTRACT
Improves skin's luminosity.

Benefits:
Traditionally used by rain forest natives, camapu
extract's antioxidants protect skin, improve radiance
and even tone.


Derived From:
Camapu extract is derived from a Brazilian tomato.

Found In:
Renewed Radiance Nutrifying Night Cream
Oxygen Activated Foaming Face Wash
Advanced Hydration Smooth & Firm Perfector
CHAMOMILE FLOWER EXTRACT
Reduces puffy appearance.

Benefits:
Chamomile flower extract has anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant, tonic and healing qualities. It can help
remove skin impurities and lessen puffiness.


Derived From:
German chamomile is found throughout
Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.


Found In:
Chamomile Facial Cream Cleanser
Green Tea Cooling Eye Gel
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COCOA SEED BUTTER
Hydrates and smoothes skin.

Benefits:
Also used in chocolate, cocoa seed butter is a
natural emollient that moisturizes and smoothes
while stimulating skin's circulation.


Derived From:
Cocoa seed butter is derived from cacao, which
is grown in Mexico, and Central and South America.


Found In:
Dark Cacao & Coffee Firming Body Cream
COCONUT OIL
Moisturizes skin and nourishes hair.

Benefits:
Among its many uses, coconut oil richly moisturizes
skin and helps protect hair from protein loss.


Derived From:
Oil is extracted from coconuts, grown
on tropical coconut palm trees.


Found In:
Jojoba Dual Phase Body Oil
Macadamia Nut Exfoliating Body Cleansing Scrub
Argan Oil Glossing Conditioner
COFFEE SEED EXTRACT
Enhances formula scent and efficacy.

Benefits:
Coffee seed extract provides natural fragrance while
supporting absorption of a formula's active ingredients.


Derived From:
Coffee seed extract is derived from coffee beans;
the coffee tree may have originated in northern Africa.


Found In:
Dark Cacao & Coffee Firming Body Cream
CORNFLOWER EXTRACT
Tones and soothes skin.

Benefits:
Cornflower extract's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
and astringent properties help calm stressed skin.


Derived From:
Cornflower extract comes from the cornflower, an
annual herb found in North America, Europe and
Australia.


Found In:
Raw Honey Color Protect Shampoo
Quinoa Smooth & Shine Shampoo
CUCUMBER FRUIT EXTRACT
Enhances skin's radiance.

Benefits:
Refreshing and revitalizing, cucumber fruit
extracts imultaneously sloughs dead skin cells
and tones for a fresh, radiant appearance.


Derived From:
Extract is taken from the cucumber,
a plant that originated in India.


Found In:
Rose Petal Hydrating Balm
CUPUAÇU SEED BUTTER
Moisturizes skin and hair.

Benefits:
Cupuaçu seed butter naturally absorbs water,
enabling it to rehydrate hair and restore skin's
softness and elasticity.


Derived From:
Butter is extracted from the seeds of the
cupuaçu tree, which is cultivated in Brazil.


Found In:
Raw Honey Color Protect Conditioner
Quinoa Smooth & Shine Conditioner
EVENING PRIMROSE EXTRACT
Heals and hydrates skin.

Benefits:
Rich in fatty acids, evening primrose
extract conditions and soothes thirsty skin.


Derived From:
Extracted from the evening primrose, a
flower first cultivated by Native Americans.


Found In:
Rose Petal Hydrating Balm
My Secret Super Brightening Hand Cream
GRAPE SEED OIL
Maintains skin's hydration.

Benefits:
Among its many benefits, grape seed oil prevents
water loss and shields skin from free-radical damage.


Derived From:
Oil is pressed from the seeds of various
varieties of grapes, native to Asia.


Found In:
Rosehip Moisture Repair Body Lotion
Color Vibrance Lipstick
GREEN TEA EXTRACT
Reduces sun damage and signs of aging.

Benefits:
Filled with nourishing vitamins and antioxidants,
green tea extract can help protect skin from sun
damage and reduce sagging skin and wrinkles.


Derived From:
Extracted from green tea,
cultivated in China for millennia.


Found In:
Wild Lime Exfoliating Facial Gel
Green Tea Cooling Eye Gel
HONEY
Heals skin and protects hair.

Benefits:
Among its many benefits, honey reduces skin
swelling and scarring; it also coats and protects hair.


Derived From:
Bees have created honey from the nectar
of flowering plants since ancient times.


Found In:
Raw Honey Color Protect Conditioner
My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream
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JASMINE EXTRACT
Soothes sensitive skin.

Benefits:
Perhaps best known for its beautiful fragrance,
jasmine extract calms dry and sensitive skin.


Derived From:
Extracted from the flowers of jasmine, which
originated in India, Pakistan and the Himalayas.


Found In:
Smoothing Anti-Aging Eye Cream
JOJOBA OIL
Moisturizes skin and hair.

Benefits:
With its milky-oil consistency, jojoba oil is
quickly soaked up by thirsty skin and hair.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from the seed of the jojoba plant,
a native of Southwestern America and Mexico.


Found In:
Jojoba Dual Phase Body Oil
Renewed Radiance Moisturizing Day Cream
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KUKUI SEED OIL
Richly moisturizes skin and hair.

Benefits:
Long used to replenish skin after exposure to
sunand elements, kukui seed oil is an antioxidant-
filled moisturizer for skin, scalp and hair.


Derived From:
Oil is cold pressed from seeds from
the kukui tree, Hawaii's state tree.


Found In:
Shea Butter Moisture Rich Conditioner
LAVENDER EXTRACT
Relaxes and soothes.

Benefits:
Among its many qualities, lavender extract is a topical
disinfectant that infuses a fresh, calming scent.


Derived From:
Extract is taken from the flowers of lavender plants,
which originated in the western Mediterranean.


Found In:
Cucumber & Rosewater Dual Phase Makeup Remover
Intense Hydration Overnight Rejuvenator
LICORICE EXTRACT
Lightens and brightens the complexion.

Benefits:
Along with anti-inflammatory, regenerative
and antioxidant properties, licorice extract
helps halt melanin formation, leaving a
lighter, brighter complexion.


Derived From:
Extracted from roots of the licorice
plant, a native of the Mediterranean.


Found In:
Renewing & Brightening Facial Serum
MACADAMIA NUT OIL
Gently removes skin impurities.

Benefits:
Macadamia nut oil helps wash away dead cells
and impurities, leaving skin clean and fresh.


Derived From:
Oil comes from the nut meat of the macadamia
tree, which originated in Australia.


Found In:
Macadamia Nut Exfoliating Body Cleansing Scrub
Renewing & Brightening Facial Serum
MAMEY FRUIT (Sapote)
Enhances hair's beauty.

Benefits:
When added to hair products, mamey fruit sapote
helps thicken, strengthen and condition the hair.


Derived From:
The mamey fruit sapote is a fruit that
comes from a tree native to Mexico.


Found In:
Mamey Fruit Volumizing Shampoo
Winning Look Ultra-Defining Mascara
MANGO SEED BUTTER
Replenishes and protects skin.

Benefits:
Rich in beta carotene, essential fatty acids, and
vitamins A and E, mango seed butter moisturizes
dry skin and protects it from damage.


Derived From:
Butter is derived from seeds of mangoes,
a fruit from trees native to South Asia.


Found In:
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Cream
MANGOSTEEN EXTRACT
Protects skin.

Benefits:
Bursting with antioxidants, mangosteen extract
fortifies skin against damage and dryness.


Derived From:
Extract is taken from mangosteen fruit, grown on
trees thought to have originated in Indonesia.


Found In:
My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream
MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL
Restores hair's radiance.

Benefits:
A rich emollient, meadowfoam seed oil
gives hair a silky shine and manageability.


Derived From:
Oil is pressed from seeds of meadowfoam, which
comes from the west coast of North America.


Found In:
Smooth & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum
Blue Agave Curl Cream
Full Effect Ultra-Volumizing Mascara
MUSHROOM EXTRACT
Evens skin tone.

Benefits:
Along with their culinary value, shiitakes
produce an extract that naturally lightens,
brightens and evens skin tone.


Derived From:
Extract comes from shiitakes, mushrooms
that originated in East Asia.


Found In:
Wild Lime Exfoliating Facial Gel
NEEM LEAF EXTRACT
Restores skin's elasticity.

Benefits:
Nneem leaf extract moisturizes hair and skin,
improving its elasticity and preventing wrinkles.


Derived From:
Extract is derived from the leaves of neem plants,
which are native to the Indian subcontinent.


Found In:
Wild Lime Exfoliating Facial Gel
OLIVE OIL
Hydrates hair and skin.

Benefits:
A time-honored remedy, olive oil is used to
restore the beauty of dry, damaged hair and skin.


Derived From:
Oil is pressed from olives, grown on trees
that are native to the Mediterranean.


Found In:
Quinoa Smooth & Shine Conditioner
PALM OIL
Promotes healthy skin.

Benefits:
A saturated vegetable fat, palm oil is high
in beta carotene, which supports skin health.


Derived From:
Oil is pressed from the fruit of African oil palms,
which have been grown in West Africa for centuries.


Found In:
My Secret Super Brightening Hand Cream
My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream
PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT
Rejuvenates skin and hair.

Benefits:
Papaya fruit extract cleanses and softens skin,
reduces the appearance of sun-induced freckles
and brown spots, reduces scalp buildup, and
strengthens and improves hair's luster.


Derived From:
Extract is derived from the juice and seeds of
the papaya, a fruit native to the American tropics.


Found In:
Blackcurrant Intense Hydration Hair Mask
PARSLEY EXTRACT
Purifies and lightens skin.

Benefits:
Rich in vitamin C and chlorophyll, parsley
increases circulation,purifies skin and inhibits
melanic pigmentation to lighten the complexion.


Derived From:
Extracted from parsley, an herb originally
cultivated in the Mediterranean.


Found In:
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Cream
Rose Petal Hydrating Balm
PASSIONFLOWER SEED OIL
Nourishes skin.

Benefits:
With its high quality linoleic acid, passionflower
seed oil wards off dehydration while softening
and nourishing skin.


Derived From:
Oil comes from the seeds of passionflowers,
a large, widely distributed plant family.


Found In:
Rosehip Moisture Repair Body Lotion
Walnut Facial Scrub
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PASSION FRUIT
Moisturizes and smoothes skin.

Benefits:
Passion fruit naturally moisturizes,
leaving soft, smooth skin.


Derived From:
The passion fruit is a fruit-bearing
vine native to South America.


Found In:
Passion Fruit Nourishing Body Cleansing Cream
PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS LEAF EXTRACT
Deeply moisturizes skin.

Benefits:
While they can be eaten, prickly pear cactus
leaves also moisturize, smooth and nourish skin.


Derived From:
Extracted from the leaf of the prickly pear cactus,
which originated in the Western Hemisphere.


Found In:
Prickly Pear Hydrating Body Cleansing Gel
Oxygen Activated Foaming Face Wash
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PUMPKIN SEED CAKE EXTRACT
Slows signs of aging.

Benefits:
A hydrolyzed protein, pumpkin seed cake extract
stimulates skin and inhibits degrading enzymes,
helping smooth fine lines and improve vitality.


Derived From:
Extract comes from the seeds of pumpkins, a
widely grown gourd-like squash that may have
originated in North America.


Found In:
Smooth Start Skin Primer
QUINOA SEED EXTRACT
Fortifies and protects hair.

Benefits:
Quinoa seed extract's amino acids repair
hair shaft damage, vitamins and minerals
guard against breakage, and proteins
cleanse, nourish and protect.


Derived From:
Extract is taken from the seeds of quinoa,
a grain-like herb native to South America.


Found In:
Quinoa Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Quinoa Smooth & Shine Conditioner
RICE BRAN OIL
Moisturizes skin and hair.

Benefits:
Rich in antioxidants, rice bran oil protects and
moisturizes skin and hair, giving hair a soft and
shiny appearance and preventing split ends.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from the germ of the inner husk
of rice, a grain native to Asia and Africa.


Found In:
Flawless Wear Tinted Moisturizer
Rosehip Moisture Repair Body Lotion
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ROSE HIP OIL
Delays the signs of aging.

Benefits:
Filled with retinol, vitamin C and essential fatty
acids, rose hip oil helps diminish scarring and
reduce signs of aging by enhancing skin cell
growth, collagen and elastin.


Derived From:
Sourced primarily from Chile and Argentina,
oil is pressed from the seeds of rose bushes.


Found In:
Rose Hip Moisture Repair Body Lotion
ROYAL JELLY
Enhances a youthful appearance.

Benefits:
Bursting with amino acids, vitamins and minerals,
royal jelly helps slow the signs of skin's natural aging.


Derived From:
Secreted by worker bees, royal jelly is then
used to nourish larvae and queen bees.


Found In:
My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream
Intense Hydration Overnight Rejuvenator
SAFFLOWER SEED OIL
Enhances skin's elasticity.

Benefits:
Among its many uses, safflower seed oil improves
skin's firmness, elasticity and overall health.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from the seeds of the safflower, an herb
that has been traced back to the ancient Mediterranean.


Found In:
My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream
Flawless Finish Liquid Foundation
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SEA BUCKTHORN EXTRACT
Smooths and plumps skin.

Benefits:
High in vitamins C and E, amino acids, minerals
and polyphenols, sea buckthorn extract is known
to repair and hydrate skin.


Derived From:
Extract is derived from the berries of the sea
buckthorn, a shrub found in Europe and Asia.


Found In:
Anti-Aging Smooth & Firm Elixir
SHEA BUTTER
Moisturizes and nourishes skin.

Benefits:
A rich emollient, shea butter improves skin's
natural moisture barrier and regenerates cells
to impart a healty, radiant glow.


Derived From:
Shea butter is derived from the nut
of the shea tree, native to Africa.


Found In:
My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream
Color Vibrance Lipstick
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SOY PROTEIN
Adds fullness and helps control hair.

Benefits:
Among its many uses, soy protein
imparts body and manageability to hair.


Derived From:
Proteins are derived from the meal of soybeans,
eponymous legumes that are native to Asia.


Found In:
Raw Honey Color Protect Shampoo
SUNFLOWER OIL
Helps retain skin's moisture.

Benefits:
Bursting with triglycerides of linoleic and
oleic acids, vitamin E, carotenoids, waxes
and more,sunflower oil is a rich emollient
that guards against dry, chapped skin.


Derived From:
Oil comes from seeds of the sunflower,
a plant that originated in North America.


Found In:
Renewed Radiance Moisturizing Day Cream
SWEET ALMOND OIL
Moisturizes and softens skin.

Benefits:
Rich in vitamins D and E, sweet almond oil smoothly
spreads over and penetrates skin, leaving behind
a soft, supple surface.


Derived From:
Oil is derived from dried seeds from the almond tree,
which originated in the Middle East and South Asia.


Found In:
Full Effect Ultra-Volumizing Mascara
Shea Butter Moisture Rich Shampoo
Shea Butter Moisture Rich Conditioner
TEPEZCOHUITE (Mimosa Bark Extract)
Reduces appearance of skin imperfections.

Benefits:
Tepezcohuite extract stimulates collagen and elastin
generation, reducing the appearance of skin discoloration,
stretch marks, cellulite and enlarged pores.


Derived From:
Extract is derived from the bark of the tepezcohuite,
a mimosa tree native to Brazil and Mexico.


Found In:
Ultra Shine Lip Gloss
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Cream
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WATERMELON FRUIT EXTRACT
Slows signs of aging.

Benefits:
Rich in vitamin C, watermelon fruit extract helps
protect skin from UV stress and toxins, speeding
cell renewal and preventing photo-aging.


Derived From:
Extract is taken from the fruit of watermelon,
thought to have originated in southern Africa.


Found In:
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Eye Treatment
AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Lotion
WHEAT PROTEIN
Restores hair's body and luster.

Benefits:
Hydrolysis breaks down wheat, freeing
amino acids to soak up water — creating
fuller, shinier and smoother hair.


Derived From:
Wheat is believed to have originated
in theMiddle East and Africa.


Found In:
Wheat Protein Repair & Restore Shampoo
Wheat Protein Repair & Restore Conditioner