The formula at a glance

Each of our ingredients have been selected for their effectiveness. Find all the ingredients of your product grouped into families according to their role.

Repair technology

Tightening

  • Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract
  • Kappaphycus alvarezii extract

Moisturising

  • Anhydroxylitol
  • Glucose
  • Glycerin
  • Xylitol
  • Xylitylglucoside

Anti-wrinkle

  • Adenosine
  • Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
  • Saccharide isomerate

Antioxidant

  • Mannitol

Soothing

  • Glycyrrhetinic acid
  • Sodium dextran sulfate

Energising

  • Artemia extract

Lipid-replenishing

  • Niacinamide

Nourishing

  • Camellia japonica seed oil

Scent & fragrance

  • Fragrance (parfum)

Texture

  • Acacia decurrens flower wax
  • Butylene glycol
  • C10-18 triglycerides
  • Ceteth-20
  • Cetyl alcohol
  • Decyl oleate
  • Dimethicone
  • Glyceryl stearate
  • Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax
  • Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
  • Iron oxides (ci 77492)
  • Jojoba esters
  • Peg-75 stearate
  • Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
  • Polyglycerin-3
  • Propylene glycol
  • Silica
  • Steareth-20

Visual effects on the skin

  • Iron oxides (ci 77491)
  • Titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

Protection of the product

  • 1,2-hexanediol
  • Aminoethanesulfinic acid
  • Ascorbic acid
  • Caprylyl glycol
  • Carbomer
  • Citric acid
  • Dipropylene glycol
  • Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  • Pentylene glycol
  • Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate
  • Polysorbate 20
  • Propanediol
  • Sodium citrate
  • Sodium glycerophosphate
  • Sodium lactate
  • Tocopherol
  • Xanthan gum

Preservative

  • Phenoxyethanol

Ingredients under the magnifying glass

The ingredients of our formulas have been selected according to very strict dermatological criteria and recommended by independent toxicological experts. Classified in three main categories of active ingredients, you will discover the nature, role and origin of each by clicking on their name.

Here are grouped the ingredients that contribute to the expected effectiveness of the product: those that optimize or preserve the biological skin's mechanisms (such as hydration, regeneration, lipid-replenishing action), and those that have a very specific physico-chemical action (exfoliating, matifying, sun filters ...).

L’Eau Cellulaire contient / Cellular Water contains: AQUA/WATER/EAU, DISODIUM ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE, CARNOSINE, MINERAL SALTS/SELS MINÉRAUX

The ingredients listed here are those contained in the latest formula for this product. As there may be a time lag between its production and its distribution on the market, we invite you to consult the list of ingredients on the packaging.

Aqua/water/eau

What is it?

Water contained in Cellular Water.

What’s the point?

Part of the Cellular Water patent.
Naos has designed a perfectly defined water that respects the 3 fundamental criteria of physiological liquids: pH, resistance to oxidation and mineral salt concentration.
It optimizes cellular functioning and preserves the balance of healthy skin.

Components involved in this patent: aqua/water/eau, disodium adenosine trisphosphate, carnosine, laminaria digitata extract, aminoethanesulfinic acid, citric acid, as well as mineral salts.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Decyl oleate

What is it?

Fatty acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Combination of fatty acid and fatty alcohol of plant origin.

Glycerin

What is it?

Glycerin.

What’s the point?

Moisturising: increases the water content of the skin’s outermost layers.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, extracted from vegetable oil.

Camellia japonica seed oil

What is it?

Camellia oil.

What’s the point?

Nourishing: strengthens the skin’s protective film and the epidermis’s structure by supplying lipids.

How do you get it?

Camellia seed extraction.

Dipropylene glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Silica

What is it?

Silica.

What’s the point?

Sensory agent: optimises sensory appeal to ensure pleasure of use and a soft feel.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Jojoba esters

What is it?

Jojoba esters.

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Obtained from jojoba oil.

Butylene glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Humectant: maintains the skin’s moisture level.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Cetyl alcohol

What is it?

Fatty alcohol.

What’s the point?

Thickening: provides the texture with consistency.

How do you get it?

Obtained from fatty acid extracted from vegetable oil.

C10-18 triglycerides

What is it?

Glycerin and fatty acid derivative (triglycerides).

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by combining glycerins and fatty acids extracted from vegetable oil.

Dimethicone

What is it?

Silicone.

What’s the point?

Sensory agent: optimises sensory appeal to ensure pleasure of use and a soft feel.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Niacinamide

What is it?

Vitamin PP.

What’s the point?

Lipid-replenishing: Targets skin lipids involved in hydration.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by synthesis.

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Glyceryl stearate

What is it?

Glycerin and fatty acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Emulsifying: enables the formation and stabilisation of an emulsion.

How do you get it?

Combination of glycerin and fatty acid extracted from vegetable oil.

Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax

What is it?

Sunflower wax.

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Sunflower seed extraction.

Xylitylglucoside

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Moisturising: increases the water content of the skin’s outermost layers.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from plant sugars.

Peg-75 stearate

What is it?

Fatty acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Emulsifying: enables the formation and stabilisation of an emulsion.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty acid extracted from vegetable oil.

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline

What is it?

Lipoamino acid.

What’s the point?

Anti-wrinkle: provides the skin with tone and firmness.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty acid extracted from vegetable oil, and hydroxyproline (biotechnology).

Propanediol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Anhydroxylitol

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Moisturising: increases the water content of the skin’s outermost layers.

How do you get it?

Obtained from sugar of plant origin.

Glycyrrhetinic acid

What is it?

Enoxolone or 18-beta-glycyrrhetinic acid.

What’s the point?

Soothing: reduces sensations of skin discomfort.

How do you get it?

Liquorice extraction.

Mannitol

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Antioxidant: neutralises free radicals and their harmful effects on the skin.

How do you get it?

Obtained from sugar of plant origin.

Pentylene glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6

What is it?

Acrylic polymer.

What’s the point?

Gelling: provides the texture with consistency.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Titanium dioxide (ci 77891)

What is it?

White pigment (titanium dioxide).

What’s the point?

Visual effects on the skin: colours or evens out the complexion by supplying pigments, pearlising agents or light reflectors.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract

What is it?

Tara extract.

What’s the point?

Tightening: helps lift the skin on the surface.

How do you get it?

Tara fruit extraction.

Xylitol

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Moisturising: increases the water content of the skin’s outermost layers.

How do you get it?

Obtained from plant sugar.

Ceteth-20

What is it?

Fatty alcohol derivative.

What’s the point?

Emulsifying: enables the formation and stabilisation of an emulsion.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty alcohol of plant origin.

Steareth-20

What is it?

Fatty alcohol derivative.

What’s the point?

Emulsifying: enables the formation and stabilisation of an emulsion.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty alcohol of plant origin.

Caprylyl glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

1,2-hexanediol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Polyglycerin-3

What is it?

Glycerin polymer.

What’s the point?

Humectant: maintains the skin’s moisture level.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from glycerins extracted from vegetable oil.

Sodium citrate

What is it?

Citric acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: helps adjust the product’s pH.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Sodium dextran sulfate

What is it?

Sugar polymer.

What’s the point?

Soothing: reduces sensations of skin discomfort.

How do you get it?

Obtained by biotechnology and modified through synthesis.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Fragrance (parfum)

What is it?

Fragrance composition.

What’s the point?

Scent & Fragrance: provides the product with olfactory sensory appeal.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate

What is it?

Aromatic derivative.

What’s the point?

Antioxidant: prevents the oxidation of the ingredients contained in the product.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Hydrolyzed soy protein

What is it?

Soybean protein derivative.

What’s the point?

Part of the Global Cellular Protection patent.
This patented complex protects dry skin from the main degradation factors responsible for accelerating the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Soybean extraction.

Glucose

What is it?

Sugar.

What’s the point?

Moisturising: increases the water content of the skin’s outermost layers.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, extracted from plant sugar.

Creatine

What is it?

Peptide.

What’s the point?

Part of the Global Cellular Protection patent.
This patented complex protects dry skin from the main degradation factors responsible for accelerating the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by synthesis.

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Kappaphycus alvarezii extract

What is it?

Red algae extract.

What’s the point?

Tightening: helps lift the skin on the surface.

How do you get it?

Kappaphycus alvarezii algae extraction.

Hydrolyzed wheat protein

What is it?

Wheat protein derivative (<3.5 kDa).

What’s the point?

Part of the Global Cellular Protection patent.
This patented complex protects dry skin from the main degradation factors responsible for accelerating the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Wheat extraction.

Acacia decurrens flower wax

What is it?

Mimosa wax.

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Obtained from mimosa flower.

Aminoethanesulfinic acid

What is it?

Amino acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Antioxidant: prevents the oxidation of the ingredients contained in the product.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate

What is it?

Glycerin and fatty acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from glycerins and fatty acids extracted from vegetable oil.

Adenosine

What is it?

Amino acid.

What’s the point?

Anti-wrinkle: provides the skin with tone and firmness.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Asiaticoside

What is it?

Asiaticoside extracted from centella.

What’s the point?

Contributes to Repair technology.
This technology visibly reduces the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Centella asiatica extraction.

Iron oxides (ci 77491)

What is it?

Red pigment (iron oxide).

What’s the point?

Visual effects on the skin: colours or evens out the complexion by supplying pigments, pearlising agents or light reflectors.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Madecassic acid

What is it?

Madecassic acid extracted from centella.

What’s the point?

Contributes to Repair technology.
This technology visibly reduces the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Centella asiatica extraction.

Propylene glycol

What is it?

Polyol.

What’s the point?

Humectant: maintains the skin’s moisture level.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Asiatic acid

What is it?

Asiatic acid extracted from centella.

What’s the point?

Contributes to Repair technology.
This technology visibly reduces the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Centella asiatica extraction.

Phenoxyethanol

What is it?

Phenoxyethanol.

What’s the point?

Preservative: protects the product from microbial contamination throughout its use.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Carbomer

What is it?

Acrylic polymer.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Synthesis

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Sodium lactate

What is it?

Lactic acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: helps adjust the product’s pH.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Citric acid

What is it?

Citric acid.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: helps adjust the product’s pH.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Iron oxides (ci 77492)

What is it?

Yellow pigment (iron oxide).

What’s the point?

Colouring agent: optimises and stabilises the product’s colour.

How do you get it?

Mineral origin.

Polysorbate 20

What is it?

Fatty acid and sorbitan derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty acid and sugar of plant origin.

Ascorbic acid

What is it?

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid.

What’s the point?

Antioxidant: prevents the oxidation of the ingredients contained in the product.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Carnosine

What is it?

Peptide.

What’s the point?

Part of the Cellular Water patent.
Naos has designed a perfectly defined water that respects the 3 fundamental criteria of physiological liquids: pH, resistance to oxidation and mineral salt concentration.
It optimizes cellular functioning and preserves the balance of healthy skin.

Components involved in this patent: aqua/water/eau, disodium adenosine trisphosphate, carnosine, laminaria digitata extract, aminoethanesulfinic acid, citric acid, as well as mineral salts.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by synthesis.

To select an ingredient, NAOS can call on synthesis in order to:
- reconstitute a natural molecule without having to extract it from a plant and thus better respect biodiversity,
- obtain a pure, perfectly defined ingredient.

Xanthan gum

What is it?

Xanthan gum.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: contributes to the product’s homogeneity or stability.

How do you get it?

Biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Saccharide isomerate

What is it?

Sugar derivative.

What’s the point?

Anti-wrinkle: provides the skin with tone and firmness.

How do you get it?

Biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Disodium adenosine triphosphate

What is it?

Nucleotide (ATP).

What’s the point?

Part of the Cellular Water patent.
Naos has designed a perfectly defined water that respects the 3 fundamental criteria of physiological liquids: pH, resistance to oxidation and mineral salt concentration.
It optimizes cellular functioning and preserves the balance of healthy skin.

Components involved in this patent: aqua/water/eau, disodium adenosine trisphosphate, carnosine, laminaria digitata extract, aminoethanesulfinic acid, citric acid, as well as mineral salts.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, obtained by biotechnology.
Biotechnology uses biological processes, including natural fermentation, to obtain ingredients.

Tocopherol

What is it?

Vitamin E or tocopherol.

What’s the point?

Antioxidant: prevents the oxidation of the ingredients contained in the product.

How do you get it?

Component naturally found in the skin, extracted from vegetable oil.

Artemia extract

What is it?

Artemia extract.

What’s the point?

Energising: provides the skin with energy and vitality.

How do you get it?

Artemia (marine plankton) extraction.

Laminaria digitata extract

What is it?

Brown algae extract.

What’s the point?

Part of the Cellular Water patent.
Naos has designed a perfectly defined water that respects the 3 fundamental criteria of physiological liquids: pH, resistance to oxidation and mineral salt concentration.
It optimizes cellular functioning and preserves the balance of healthy skin.

Components involved in this patent: aqua/water/eau, disodium adenosine trisphosphate, carnosine, laminaria digitata extract, aminoethanesulfinic acid, citric acid, as well as mineral salts.

How do you get it?

Laminaria algae extraction.

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate

What is it?

Fatty acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Emollient: soothes and softens the skin.

How do you get it?

Obtained from fatty acids and glycerins extracted from vegetable oil, and citric acid (biotechnology).

Sodium glycerophosphate

What is it?

Glycerophosphoric acid derivative.

What’s the point?

Stabilising: stabilises the mineral screen or pigment.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from glycerin extracted from vegetable oil.

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

What is it?

Lipopeptide.

What’s the point?

Contributes to Repair technology.
This technology visibly reduces the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty acid extracted from vegetable oil, and synthesised amino acids.

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7

What is it?

Lipopeptide.

What’s the point?

Contributes to Repair technology.
This technology visibly reduces the signs of aging.

How do you get it?

Obtained by synthesis from fatty acid extracted from vegetable oil, and synthesised amino acids.

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