Best Natural and Organic Grooming Ingredients in Men's Grooming Products
You work hard, you eat well, you go to the gym. So why put unhealthy, unnatural ingredients onto your skin and hair? You deserve more than that.
Our award-winning natural men's grooming products are made with the finest natural and organic Australian Botanicals. The result? You get healthy, youthful skin and stronger, shiny hair.
We only use the best men's grooming ingredients. No harmful synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances or unnecessary colours.
Free from parabens, phthalates, glycols, mineral oil, baking soda, DEA, TEA, ethanol and lanolin.
What Are "All Natural Ingredients"?
In a nutshell, all-natural ingredients are produced by nature. This includes mineral, plant, animal and microbial ingredients. Anything not created in a laboratory.
Algae Extract
Helps fight hair loss by reducing scalp inflammation caused by bacterial infections. Promotes hair growth and makes it shine and high in volume.
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You'll find Algae Extract in our Men's Face Mask.
Allantoin
Allantoin is a compound found in most living organisms, including plants and animals. It has anti-inflammatory, healing, calming and nourishing properties that help stimulate growth of healthy skin cells.
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You can find Allantoin in many VITAMAN products, including our Natural After Shave Balm.
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
Aloe Vera's nourishing and hydrating properties are due to a combination of Vitamins A and B, folic acid, enzymes, proteins, amino acids, good fatty acids and triglycerides.
Applying Aloe Vera to your face helps moisturize your skin and it can treat various skin conditions like acne, eczema, and sunburn.
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We use Aloe Vera Leaf Juice in several products, like our Natural Men's Face Moisturizer.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
AHA’s allow skin cells to be gently exfoliated, promoting stimulation of cell renewal, helping counteract the effects of aging & improving skin texture.
AHA’s are naturally occurring acids found in fruits & plants which help to exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells.
AHAs also have a moisturizing effect on the skin, by increasing the moisture content of the upper skin, smoothing out fine lines & wrinkles, as well as reducing dryness & combating flakiness. AHA’s also improve skin texture for a better shaving surface.
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You can find AHA's throughout the VITAMAN range including our Face Scrub For Men.
Argireline
Argireline is composed of chains of amino acids known as peptides. It inhibits the movement of facial muscles in a similar way to Botox (but without the injections!).
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We use Argireline in our Natural Men's Face Moisturizer.
Australian Active Clay (Kaolin)
Australian Active Clay is rich in minerals and helps draws out toxins like a magnet. This ancient clay mud is sourced naturally and contains over 35 active minerals.
When applied to your skin, this clay allows your skin’s surface cells to eliminate toxins and excess water, while absorbing the active minerals.
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You will find Koalin in our Men's Clay Mud Mask.
Australian Sea Salt
Australian Sea Salt contains trace minerals which de-clog your pores and relieve congestion. It's this congestion that contributes to ingrown hairs and acne. The salt invigorates your skin, promoting circulation and healthy skin turnover.
It's loaded with essential oils like Macadamia Nut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Coconut Oil and other unique plant ingredients sourced from the Australian Outback.
It's a gentle exfoliant for leaving skin feeling smooth.
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We use Australian Sea Salt in our Best Men's Body Scrub.
Argan Oil
Argan Oil is full of fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid and it's rich in Vitamin E. It gives your hair and scalp a fatty layer which helps prevent men's dry scalp and dry, coarse, frizzy hair.
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We use Argan Oil in a number of our natural skin and hair care products, such as our Revitalizing Leave-In Hair Conditioner.
Bamboo Powder
A great natural exfoliator and anti-acne ingredient. Creates a more stable and healthy environment on the surface of the skin which means the cells are less likely to become irritated or inflamed when toxins and excess sebum is secreted by the pores.
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We use Bamboo Powder in our Face Scrub For Men.
Bilberry Fruit Extract
Bilberry Fruit Extract helps even out your skin tone and reduces dark circles. Bilberry is high in antioxidants and gentle fruit acids that work to help stabilize cell membranes, strengthen capillaries, reduce redness, tone and rejuvenate your skin.
- We use Bilberry Fruit Extract in a number of our natural men's grooming products, including our Eye Serum For Men.
Birch Leaf Extract
Birch Leaf Extract is known for its purifying and detoxifying effects.
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We use Birch Leaf Extract in our Moisturizing Conditioner For Men.
Black Mountain Pepper Oil
Extracted from the Tasmanian Mountain Pepper, Black Mountain Pepper Oil increases the circulation and warms the muscles without a burning effect on the skin.
It increases local blood flow wherever it is applied. The warmth and circulation stimulating the recovery of stressed joints and muscular aches.
- You can find Black Mountain Pepper Oil in our Men's Shaving Oil.
Blue Cypress Oil
Blue Cypress Oil has a long-lasting woody base note with earthy and smoky undertones. The oil's antibacterial properties help soothe skin whilst cleansing and conditioning.
- We use Blue Cypress Oil in our Men's Dry Scalp Treatment and Ocean Deodorant.
Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax comes from the leaves of Carnauba Palm. It gives your hair hold without making strands stiff or dry.
- You'll find Carnauba in our Men's Hair Clay (Matt Mud).
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Paprika (Capsicum Annuum) is a spice derived from the Capsicum pepper. It is rich in vitamin C and contains more vitamin C than lemon juice by weight.
Paprika is also high in other antioxidants, containing about 10% of the level found in Açaí berries.
- You'll find Capiscum in our Men's Face Cleanser.
Cedarwood Bark Oil
Cedarwood essential oil has a balancing effect on the skin's sebaceous glands -whether they are over-active or under-active - making it excellent for dry or oily skin. It's soothing and comforting and is best known for its warm, woody aroma.
- You'll find Cedarwood Bark Oil in our Men's Body Scrub.
Chitosan
An excellent skin moisturizer with proven anti-microbial activity and anti-irritation effects, Chitosan effectively masks body odor longer than conventional deodorant.
- We use Chitosan in our Natural Men's Deodorants.
Chamomile Flower Extract
Chamomile Flower Extract is soothing, healing and anti-inflammatory. This herbal extract also possesses anti-oxidant properties.
- You'll find Chamomile Flower Extract in our Men's Skin Serum (Skin Protector) and our Natural After Shave Balm.
Cinnamon Leaf Oil
Embraced by both Asian and European cultures for centuries, Cinnamon Leaf Oil calms dry skin, treats acne and rashes and nourishes your skin. Cinnamon Oil also has a characteristic warm, spicy, cinnamon aroma and is highly anti-bacterial.
It has also been shown to stimulate brain function and increase cognitive function, memory and concentration.
- We use Cinnamon Leaf Oil in a number of our products, including our GQ award-winning Natural Men's Deodorant (Earth).
Citric Acid
Works by exfoliating the upper layer of dead skin cells to help clean pores, even skin tone and soften and smooth the skin. Using this acid in shampoos helps to reduce the pH level, thereby making the hair smoother.
- We use Citric Acid in our natural hair products and our GQ award-winning Natural Men's Deodorant (Earth).
Comfrey Leaf Extract
Comfrey is traditionally used to heal damaged skin, ulcers, and chapped skin. This is mainly due to one of its active ingredients - allantoin - a powerful cell proliferator.
- You'll find Comfrey Leaf Extract in our Men's Skin Serum (Skin Protector) and our Natural After Shave Balm.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has antioxidant properties and assists in soothing and calming your skin. It also reduces inflammation, moisturizes your skin and softens stubble.
- We use Coconut Oil throughout the VITAMAN range of Natural Men's Grooming Products, including our Natural Shave Oil.
Cucumber Extract
Composed of proteins, lipids, Vitamin C, and a variety of minerals, Cucumber Oil possesses moisturizing properties. It also has an astringent effect and can soothe and relieve puffy skin.
This non-irritating plant extract is also great for puffy eyes. There is research showing the lutein component of cucumber can affect suppressing melanogenesis, the process that leads to skin discolorations.
- You can find Cucumber Extract in our Men's Face Mask (Age Control).
Eucalyptus Leaf Oil
Eucalyptus Leaf Oil has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. When applied to your skin, it feels cool, helping you feel comfortable after shaving.
- We use Eucalyptus Leaf Oil in our Natural Shaving Gel and our Men's Deodorant (Ocean).
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil helps restore moisture to dry skin. Evidence indicates that Evening Primrose Oil is useful in treating eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin.
- You'll find Evening Primrose Oil in our Thickening Hair Treatment For Men (Hair Food).
Eyebright Extract
Eyebright Extract tightens and firms the skin around your eyes, and reduces puffiness.
- Our Men's Eye Serum (I-Zone) contains Eyebright Extract.
Grape Seed Extract
Grape Seed is rich in vitamin E which protects the skin and assists in the production of collagen, while improving skin tone.
- We use Grape Seed Extract in our Skin Protector.
Grapefruit Seed Oil
Grapefruit Seed Oil is a natural skin toner that tightens puffy skin. The anti-oxidants in Grapefruit also have toning, exfoliating, lifting, and refreshing effects on the skin.
- We use Grapefruit Seed Oil in our Men's Anti-Aging Skin Serum (Skin Protector) and Men's Eye Serum (I-Zone)
Hydrolized Sweet Almond
This conditioning protein is derived from almond to promote healthy hair.
- You'll find Hydrolized Sweet Almond in our Men's Leave-In Hair Conditioner.
Jojoba Seed Oil
Jobajoba Seed Oil is effective in treating skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
- We use Jojoba Seed Oil throughout our range of award winning Natural Men's Skincare Products.
Kakadu Plum Extract
Contains 100x more vitamin C than an orange. Kakadu plums are the highest natural source of vitamin C in the world. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system, cognition, collagen synthesis, iron absorption, and heart health.
- We use Kakadu Plum Extract in our Skin Protector and throughout our range of Natural Men's Hair Products.
Lactic Acids
Lactic Acids smooth and promote flexibility to your skin's surface. Milk acids also help breakdown clogged skin cells making way for new cells underneath to give your skin a clean, glowing look.
- You'll find Lactic Acids in our Men's Anti Wrinkle Serum and Natural Deodorant (Ocean).
Lanolin Wax
Lanolin is a powerful moisturizer that can promote the smoothness and translucency associated with healthy, youthful skin.
- We use Lanolin Wax in our Men's Hair Styling Cream.
Lavender Oil
Lavendar Oil has the ability to lessen acne and reduce wrinkles. It also helps lighten skin.
- Lavender Oil is found in throughout our Men's Anti-Aging Products.
Lemon Myrtle Leaf Oil
Lemon Myrtle is used by the Australian Aborigines as a tonic plant. It's often boiled and drunk as tea or used as a liniment for the skin.
Lemon Myrtle tightens your pores and reduces irritation. It can also help heal skin infections and acne.
- We use Lemon Myrtle Leaf Oil in a number of products, including our Natural Men's Face Scrub.
Lime Oil
Lime Oil treats and protects against skin infections.
- You'll find Lime Oil in some of our hair products, including our Shampoo For Men With Oily Hair.
Macadmia Seed Oil
Macadmia Seed Oil is acts as a moisturizer for dry or aging skin. It softens the skin by supplying it with essential fatty acids.
- Macadmia Oil can be found in our Men's Body Scrub (Sea Salt Body Scrub).
Marine Collagen
Repairs skin collagen and elastin protein fibers and produces a significant thickening of the outer skin surface (epidermis). Human studies have reported decreased wrinkles and improved skin hydration and firmness following marine collagen supplementation.
- We use Marine Collagen in our Men's Face Mask.
Menthol
Menthol helps give the skin a cooling sensation, improves the scent of products and may help to reduce mild pain when used topically.
- We use Menthol in our After Shave Balm.
Mulberry Root Extract
Mulberry Root Extract helps to moisturize and soften your skin. It also helps even out skin tone, nourishes your skin and helps improves your skin's firmness. Also provides anti-inflammatory properties.
- We use Mulberry Root Extract in our Men's Face Mask.
Nettle Extract
Nettle is a hardy perennial with a long history of use. It’s used as a herbal tonic with good nutritional and anti-inflammatory qualities.
- You'll find Nettle Extract in our Men's Moisturizing Shampoo.
Palmetto Fruit Extract
This treatment for male pattern baldness has been proven to assist in promoting hair growth.
- We use Palmetto Fruit Extract in our Men's Hair Thickening Products.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Panthenol conditions and strengthens your hair and skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
- You'll find Panthenol throughout our range of Natural Men's Grooming Products,
Patchouli Oil
Patchouli Oil has antibacterial and deodorizing properties and is characterized by its masculine aroma. It cools and calms inflamed skin.
Patchouli Oil also tones, tightens and smoothes skin. It also helps reduce irritated skin and blemishes, making it perfect for a friction-free shave.
- We use Patchouli Oil in our Men's Shaving Products.
Paw Paw Fruit Extract
Paw Paw Fruit Extract has powerful antiseptic properties and proven skin-healing abilities. It's highly soothing and an anti-irritant.
Paw Paw Fruit Extract’s proteolytic enzyme exfoliates dead and damaged cells, enhancing skin smoothness and encouraging cell renewal.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint Oil stimulates circulation, which brings fresh blood supply to your skin cells.
This feeds and nourishes your hair follicles to promote hair growth. It’s also a great natural antibacterial that leaves your skin and hair clean and fresh.
- We use Peppermint Oil in our Men's Hair Thickening Products.
Plankton Extract
Plankton Extract has a proven ability to aid cellular repair. It can revitalize aged skin and improve your complexion. Plankton Extract also contains DNA repairing enzymes that promote skin recovery.
- You'll find Plankton Extract in our Men's Face Mask (Age Control).
Quandong Seed Extract
Quandong Seed Extract is high in Vitamin C and it's excellent for treating sore, itchy, dry skin and controlling skin irritations and inflammation.
Quandong is a native peach fruit found in the central desert of Australia. High in protein and Vitamin C - it has been used for thousands of years. Quandong seeds are rich in essential fatty acids that contain the quality protein that nourishes and protects your hair.
- We use Quandong Seed Extract throughout our range of Natural Men's Hair Care Products.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehip Seed Oil has moisturising, hydrating and anti-oxidant properties. Rosehip oil is a fruit oil extracted from the hip or fruit of the rose.
It's an excellent natural source of vitamin C and has been used for centuries as a medicinal herbal remedy in teas, syrups and tinctures.
The seed of the Rosehip contains a host of other essential vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids which make Rose Hip Oil an altogether amazing natural ingredient.
- We use Rosehip Seed Oil in our Eye Serum For Men.
Rosella Flower Extract
The extract from this Australian Hibiscus flower is high in natural phenols that absorb and repel free radicals while protecting the skin.
- Rosella Flower Extract is found in a number of our products, including our Natural Men's Face Moisturizer.
Rosemary Oil
Rosemary Oil stimulates your hair follicles, making them stronger. Rosemary Oils also soothe and condition your hair, skin and scalp.
- You'll find Rosmary Oil in our Men's Hair Thickening Products.
Sage Leaf Extract
Sage stimulates blood circulation to the surface of the skin. The blood supply brings healthy nutrients to your hair follicles.
It contains antioxidants that provide the body with natural protection against free radicals and help reverse signs of aging. The anti-bacterial properties in the oil can fight skin infections and it naturally regulates the sebum production in oily complexions.
- You'll find Sage Leaf Extract throughout our range of Natural Men's Grooming Products.
Saxifrage Sarmentosa
Saxifrage Sarmentosa is shown to reduce the appearance of age spots, skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation.
It provides antioxidant activity and protection while promoting skin brightness and healthier complexion.
- You'll find Saxifrage Sarmentosa in our Men's Face Mask (Age Control).
Seaweed Extract
Seaweed extract is packed with vitamins and minerals and has many skin healing properties.
Seaweed promotes skin hydration as well as skin tightening. It has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. Seaweed also accelerates the natural repair process of skin while providing added protection from the harsh environmental elements in the air and water.
- You'll find Seaweed Extract in our Men's Anti-Aging Skin Serum (Skin Protector).
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto may assist in treating fine hair. The extract may block 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT (the molecule responsible for hair thinning).
- We use Saw Palmetto Fruit Extract in our Treatment For Thinning Hair.
Sea Salt
Sea salt helps to cleanse pores deeply, balance oil production and eliminate bacteria.
- You'll find sea salt in our Sea Salt Body Scrub.
Shea Butter
Natural butter from the Shea nut has excellent moisturizing, emollient and humectant benefits to the skin. It contains high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins which soften skin.
Shea Butter accelerates cell renewal and repairs the hydrolipidic film that retains optimal moisture levels and gives the skin its strength. Shea Butter leaves the skin supple, hydrated and protected. Shea Butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
- Shea Butter is used in a number of our products, including our Face Scrub For Men.
Silica
The mineral silica is an important nutrient for connective tissue in the skin. It is important for optimal collagen synthesis and skin elasticity.
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We use Silica in our Best Men's Body Scrub.
Skullcap Extract
Skullcap Extract has anti-inflammatory and skin hydrating properties and helps promote skin brightening giving a more healthy look to the skin.
Skullcap Extract is also known to reduce oil on the hair and skin.
- You can find Skullcap Extract in our Men's Face Mask (Age Control).
Soybean Oil
Soybean Oil protects the skin from UV rays and contains anti-oxidant properties to help protect skin cells from free radical damage and keep the skin healthy and young. The Vitamin E in soybean oil keeps the skin smooth and healthy.
- Our Natural Shave Oil contains Soybean Oil.
Spearmint Leaf Oil
Spearmint is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and vital nutrients. It helps calm skin and relieves itching.
- You can find Spearmint in many VITAMAN products, including our Natural After Shave Balm.
Squalane (Olive)
Its highly valued chemical properties help moisturize and deeply hydrate the skin, hair, and body without leaving a greasy, oily finish.
Sweet Orange Peel Oil
Sweet Orange Peel Oil has an uplifting and energizing aroma. Sweet Orange Peel Oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which makes it an ideal ingredient in your skin and hair routine.
- We use Sweet Orange Peel Oil in our natural Moisturizing Shampoo for Men.
Ubiquinone (Co-Enyzme Q10)
Co-Enzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like compound also called ubiquinone. It provides effective protection against free radicals, shields your skin from environmental damage and strengthens blood capillary walls.It's also an essential component of cells and is necessary for mitochondrial energy production.
Years of research has shown that CoQ10 supports healthy cardiovascular and immune system functions in addition to its vital role in energy production.
- We use CoQ10 in our Men's Anti-Aging Skin Serum (Skin Protector) and Men's Eye Serum (I-Zone)
Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Vitamin E helps protect skin cells from environmental damage. Considered an antioxidant superhero, it provides deep moisturizing to soften dry skin.
- You'll find Vitamin E throughout our range of natural men's grooming products, including our Skin Protector Serum.
Walnut Shell Powder
Finely crushed walnut shells gently exfoliate dry dead skin cells on the body.
- We use Walnut Shell Powder in our Face Scrub For Men and Best Men's Body Scrub.
White Tea Leaf Extract
One of the best ingredients in men's grooming products - white tea is a lightly oxidized tea. Studies have shown that white tea has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and can strengthen and protect the skin matrix.
Its rejuvenating impact sets it apart from other tea-based skin care agents. White tea can also provide partial protection from UV damage caused by the sun.
- You'll find White Tea Leaf in all our Natural Men's Grooming Products.
Witch Hazel Water
Naturally astringent, antiseptic and cooling, Witch Hazel Water is an excellent cleanser, tonic and toner for the skin. It also aids the cleansing of the skin’s pores and helps stimulate the skin.
- You'll find Witch Hazel Water across our range of Natural Men's Grooming Products.
Willow Bark Extract
The exfoliating properties of Willow Bark mean it is essential for scalp exfoliation, helping to remove dirt and product build-up from the scalp and helping to shift dead skin cells.
Willow Bark in hair products also helps to control excess sebum on the scalp, leaving strands looking healthy and balanced.
- You'll find Willow Bark Extract in our Natural Hair Products For Men.
Ylang Ylang Flower Oil
Regulates oil production in the skin and hair to prevent excessive dryness and oiliness. It soothes inflammation and irritation on the body and the scalp while strengthening skin and hair.
- You'll find Ylang Ylang Flower Oil in our Men's Dry Scalp Treatment.
Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that helps the body inside and out. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, Zinc is especially beneficial for inflammatory acne and related scarring.
- You'll find Zinc in selected Men's Skincare Products and our Men's Dry Scalp Treatment.