Each ingredient with its botanical name, its INCI name as it appears on the label, and its role in a formula.
Olea europaea
Olive groves shape much of Andalusia’s landscape, above all in the provinces of Jaén and Córdoba.
Olive oil is a plant oil rich in oleic acid that forms part of the oily phase of creams and lotions and helps keep the skin supple. Saponified, it becomes the basis of solid soap, listed as Sodium Olivate.
Ficus carica
Fig trees grow across the Andalusian countryside and in many village courtyards and gardens.
Fig extract is used in skincare as a botanical extract in creams, lotions and cleansers. The fig also lends its warm, green-sweet character to scents.
Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)
Bitter orange trees line the streets and patios of Seville, where their blossom, the azahar, scents the city in spring.
Orange blossom water is a fragrant floral water used in toners, creams and lotions. The essential oil distilled from the blossom, known as neroli, is used for scent; like many essential oils, it contains fragrance allergens that are declared on the label where required.
Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis
Almond trees are widely grown in eastern Andalusia, where their blossom marks the end of winter.
Sweet almond oil is a mild plant oil that gives emulsions a soft, smooth feel. It is used in creams, lotions and body oils to help keep the skin supple.
Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary grows wild in the Mediterranean scrub of Andalusia’s hills and is a classic of its herb gardens.
Rosemary leaf extract is used in shampoos, shower gels and creams as a botanical extract. Its herbal, fresh note also shapes the scent of a product.
Aloe barbadensis Miller (Aloe vera)
Aloe vera thrives in the warm, dry climate of southern Spain and is cultivated in parts of Andalusia.
Aloe vera leaf juice is used as a water-based ingredient in lotions, gels and cleansers. It gives formulas a light, fresh feel on the skin.
INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. It is the standardised name under which an ingredient must appear in the ingredient list on the packaging of a cosmetic product in the EU.
Plant ingredients are usually named after their Latin botanical name and the part of the plant used, for example Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; those below 1% may follow in any order. The common ingredient names are listed in CosIng, the EU database of cosmetic ingredients. Legal basis: Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (EUR-Lex).
No. The term ‘natural cosmetics’ is not defined in EU law. What a product contains is shown by its INCI list and the manufacturer’s documents.
ISO 16128 provides guidelines for calculating the natural origin content of ingredients, but it is not a label. Private standards and certification schemes each set their own criteria; where a certification is claimed, the valid certificate for the specific product should be available. Claims must be truthful and supported by evidence under Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 on cosmetic claims (EUR-Lex).
Last updated: October 2026This page provides general information on cosmetics and trade practice. It is not legal, tax or medical advice.
It can be: olive oil is a nourishing plant oil that helps keep the skin soft and supple. On the INCI list it appears as Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. More in our olive oil guide.
Fig extract is mainly used for skin care and for the sensory concept of a product. On the INCI list it appears, for example, as Ficus Carica Fruit Extract.
It is obtained by distilling the blossoms of the bitter orange and appears on the INCI list as Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water. It is used above all for its light, floral scent.
Sweet almond oil comes from almonds and is listed as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil. Anyone with a nut allergy should check the INCI list and ask a doctor before use.
Rosemary extract adds a herbal scent and is also used as an antioxidant that helps protect the oils in a formula. On the INCI list it appears as Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract.
Usually Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice or Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. Aloe vera is used in creams and lotions for its light, moisturising feel.
Yes, many contain fragrance substances such as linalool or limonene. Under EU rules, these must be named on the label above 0.001 % in leave-on and 0.01 % in rinse-off products.
No, origin depends on the raw material and the supplier. Where the origin of an ingredient is mentioned, it is stated per product.
No. Products that contain water usually need preservation to stay safe in use. Only preservatives listed in Annex V of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 are permitted.
Check the INCI list on the packaging: ingredients are listed in descending order of concentration, those under 1 % in any order. Our INCI guide and the botanicals guide help you read it.
Order, the 1% rule, parfum, allergens, CI numbers and Latin plant names: how to decode a cosmetic ingredient list.
Fig extract, fig seed oil, fig scent and Barbary fig: what fig skin care products contain and how to tell them apart.
Fig, orange blossom, almond, rosemary and aloe vera: INCI names, typical uses and allergy notes.
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