Our Ingredient Glossary
Our products do not just contain any ingredients but only naturally derived and certified organic ingredients certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. Your trust is well-invested with LYKKEGAARD because we gathered all the information about our ingredients and summarized them in our Ingredient Glossary.
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice*
Aloe Vera creates a cooling and protective layer on the skin. Its tissue serves as a water reservoir thanks to its water-binding mono- and oligosaccharides (sugars). Aloe Vera also contains vitamins and proteins that nurture the skin.
It can be used for all skin types but especially for irritated and dry skin.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub, SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Purified Water
Purified water means that it is free of toxins, pollutants and microbes which means it can be used safely in skin care products. It is functioning as a solvent or carrier to deliver active ingredients to where they will be most effective and beneficial to the skin.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash,
ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub,
SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, CALMING Hydration Facial Oil, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
Oat Extract*
Oats have a high concentration of Vitamin B, silicic acid and minerals and they work as antioxidants, effectively fighting off residuals from environmental pollution.
This ingredient has good moisturizing and soothing properties and it can reduce inflammation.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, CALMING Hydration Facial Oil, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Shea Butter*
Shea Butter is very skin-friendly. It is a vegetable fat composed of several fatty acids such as oleic and stearic acids, and rich in Vitamin A, E and F. Shea Butter can visibly reduce inflammation and discomfort of the skin. Also, Shea Butter leaves a thin layer on the skin, soothing and moisturizing it. Nutrients and antioxidants are delivered deep into the skin, preventing premature aging (wrinkles, age spots, etc.) and encouraging the repair of damaged skin cells. Besides this regenerative capacity, Shea Butter replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier and promotes elasticity, effectively smoothing the skin.
In cosmetic products, it also serves to regulate the consistency or texture.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream,PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
**Note: An ester is an organic compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or another organic group. Many naturally occurring fats and essential oils are esters of fatty acids.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, CALMING Hydration Facial Oil, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
Can be found in: ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
Besides these functional properties, this ingredient soothes and softens the skin and keeps it moisturized.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
Can be found in: RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub, SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: RELAXING Moisture Body Wash
The extract has anti-inflammatory qualities. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract can repair dry and damaged skin, and give it a softer and smoother appearance. Another benefit is that the pH-value is identical with the human skin.
Can be found in: PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
Can be found in: CALMING Hydration Facial Oil
Cottongrass Extract
This ingredient works as a conditioning agent and moisturizes the skin.
Can be found in: SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
It serves as a moisturizer because it can store water and then gives it off again, thereby protecting the skin and giving it a smoother appearance.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash,
ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub,
SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: RELAXING Moisture Body Wash
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Sunflower Seed Oil*
A light plant oil that nurtures, soothes, heals and softens the skin. It functions as a carrier oil for other ingredients and has a high ratio of unsaturated fatty acids, which support the skin’s natural oil barrier.
Moreover, Sunflower Oil is rich in Vitamin E which works as an antioxidant, protecting the skin against damage caused by sun and aging.
It retains the moisture of the skin and promotes skin regeneration.
Can be found in: CALMING Hydration Facial Oil, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin and binds water to collagen. It increases moisture to aging skin.
Can be found in: AGE GRACEFULLY Hyaluronic Acid Power Cream
Can be found in: PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
As an ingredient of intimate products, Lactic Acid is particularly important for women because it is a natural component of the vaginal flora and can, therefore, adjust the pH-value in the right direction. A healthy vaginal flora has an acid pH-value between 3,8 and 4,4.
Can be found in: SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash, AGE GRACEFULLY Hyaluronic Acid Power Cream
Can be found in: REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub, SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
White Horehound Extract
This ingredient eliminates toxins in the skin and is a natural wellness booster. It, therefore, protects the skin and stimulates rejuvenation. Furthermore, it helps relieving and soothing any discomfort of the skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream
Nordic Sugar Beet
Sugar Beet hydrates the skin and strengthens the collagen level, giving your skin the best conditions for remaining healthy
Can be found in: AGE GRACEFULLY Hyaluronic Acid Power Cream
Olive Fruit Oil*
Olive oil functions as a carrier for other ingredients while helping the skin produce its natural oil barrier, critical in keeping skin plumper and younger looking.
Moreover, olive oil is high in Vitamin E and A, meaning that its nurtures and softens the skin as well as having antioxidant properties, reducing oxidative stress of the skin. Besides this rejuvenating capacity, this ingredient is collagen boosting and highly moisturizing because it is able to deeply penetrate the skin. Collagen is the connective tissue in our skin which provides the skin with structure, making it important for hydration and elasticity of the skin.
This skin friendly oil is antibacterial and can help to protect against and relieve the impact of sunburn.
Since Olive Oil can relieve inflammation and soothe discomfort after shaving, our body lotion can effectively calm any irritation of the skin.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, CALMING Hydration Facial Oil, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Olive Leaf Oil*
Olive leaf extract works as an antioxidant, fighting off residuals from environmental pollution on the skin. This rejuvenating property slows the appearance of the signs of aging, stimulates the growth of new cells and purifies the skin.
The skin is better protected against harsh weather conditions by hydrating and nourishing it.
Olive Leaf can calm irritation, repair skin damage and reduce redness. It is antimicrobial and astringent, causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues, which makes the skin appear less oily.
Can be found in: MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
Can be found in: BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream
Can be found in: MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic
Can be found in: PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
Avocado Oil*
Avocado oil consists of up to 98% of unsaturated esters# of fatty acids. It strengthens the skin barrier by supporting the absorbing capacity of the skin and the regeneration of cells. The skin looks better nurtured and softer, improving its youthfulness, elasticity as well as its overall appearance.
Avocado oil has high levels of Vitamin A, D and E, making it highly nurturing for the skin.
It works anti-inflammatory, soothing and protecting the skin against infections and it is highly hydrating.
Furthermore, Avocado Oil can smooth the look of wrinkles and diminish blemishes thanks to its antioxidant, regenerative capacity. As an ingredient in cosmetics, it adds an astringent property. This means that it causes the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues, which makes the skin appear less oily.
Note: An ester is an organic compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group. Many naturally occurring fats and essential oils are esters of fatty acids.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, CALMING Hydration Facial Oil, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
Can be found in: REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
Can be found in: REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam
It is also an emollient, meaning that it soothes and softens the skin.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash,
ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub,
SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
Can be found in: MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic
Apricot Oil*
Apricot oil is rich in Vitamin A and E and it is known to reduce oxidative stress in the skin, meaning that it slows premature aging and wrinkles and retains moisture in the skin.
It is high in unsaturated fatty acids, making it non-greasy, and its combination of Oleic, Linoleic, and Linolenic acids helps relieve and prevent acne. Even though it is an oil, it can reduce the buildup of sebum in the glands.
Apricot oil is quickly absorbed, penetrates the skin deeply and leaves it well moisturized. Moreover, it has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial capacity.
With its very light exfoliation effect, Apricot oil tightens and tones the skin, leaving it smooth and soft.
Can be found in: CALMING Hydration Facial Oil
Rosemary Leaf Extract*
Rosemary has a relaxing effect on the skin and mind. Furthermore, it hinders the growth of microorganisms on the skin (antimicrobial) and is anti-inflammatory.
Thanks to its antioxidant property, premature aging can be slowed down and skin elasticity is increased.
Last but not least, rosemary is astringent. This means that it causes the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues, which makes the skin appear less oily.
Can be found in: CALMING Hydration Facial Oil
Cloudberry Fruit Extract
Cloudberry is another powerful ingredient from Scandinavia. It is rich in Vitamin E and C, therefore serving as an antioxidant in cosmetics. This ingredient slows down signs of aging, encourages collagen production and skin cell renewal. Collagen is the connective tissue in our skin which provides the skin with structure, making it important for hydration and elasticity of the skin.
Furthermore, Cloudberry strengthens the skin’s protective barrier and helps to retain moisture.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash,
ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub,
SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub, SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: RELAXING Moisture Body Wash
Can be found in: REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: RELAXING Moisture Body Wash
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash, SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: RELAXING Moisture Body Wash
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, REFRESHING Facial Cleansing Foam, MICELLAR 3in1 Face Tonic, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash,
ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub,
SENSITIVE Gentle Intimate Wash
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is extracted from plant oils and a powerful antioxidant. It binds free radicals, postpones signs of aging and can even reverse them to some extent. Besides this regenerative function, Vitamin E is important to stimulate the growth of new cells, it moisturizes, smoothens and soothes the skin. In cosmetic products, it is highly nurturing for the skin and anti-bacterial.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, CALMING Hydration Facial Oil, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Since Trehalose has a shielding property for the skin, it is often used for sensitive skin conditions, caused by excessive exposure to skin-damaging environmental factors.
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask
Can be found in: BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Can be found in: BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion
Bilberry Fruit Extract*
The bilberry is another powerful antioxidant thanks to its high level of anthocyanins and polyphenols. Thanks to this property, it can slow premature aging and support and toughen collagen structure. Collagen is the connective tissue in our skin which provides the skin with structure, making it important for hydration and elasticity of the skin.
Moreover, Bilberries are detoxifying, highly nourishing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory, effectively relieving skin problems and irritation.
As an astringent, bilberries help the skin to appear less oily by causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.
Adding bilberries to cosmetic products, makes the skin appear softer and smoother.
Last but not least, bilberries are antiseptic which means that they are able to stall bacterial growth in skincare as well as on the skin.
Can be found in: BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, RELAXING Moisture Body Wash,
ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
Can be found in: ANTI-POLLUTION Protective Face Cream, PURIFYING Facial Scrub Mask, BALANCING Nurture Body Lotion, ENERGIZING Natural Body Scrub
Oat Extract
Oats have a long-standing tradition in Europe as a source of food product. The crop needs a lot of water which makes Denmark with its often rainy weather a perfect place for growing oats. Besides having many nutritional health benefits, oats also offer numerous nurturing properties for the skin. They have a high concentration of silicic acid and minerals, work as an antioxidant, smoothen the skin and moisturize it
Bilberry Extract
The wild bilberry is not to be confused with the cultivated American blueberry variety that we mostly find in supermarkets. Although both have a good taste and health benefits, we only use the common Danish bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) as a signature ingredient from our home country. Bilberries offer various health benefits such as being antioxidants and anti-inflammatory.
Oat Extract
Oats have a long-standing tradition in Europe as a source of food product. The crop needs a lot of water which makes Denmark with its often rainy weather a perfect place for growing oats. Besides having many nutritional health benefits, oats also offer numerous nurturing properties for the skin. They have a high concentration of silicic acid and minerals, work as an antioxidant, smoothen the skin and moisturize it
Bilberry Extract
The wild bilberry is not to be confused with the cultivated American blueberry variety that we mostly find in supermarkets. Although both have a good taste and health benefits, we only use the common Danish bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) as a signature ingredient from our home country. Bilberries offer various health benefits such as being antioxidants and anti-inflammatory.
Oat Extract
Oats have a long-standing tradition in Europe as a source of food product. The crop needs a lot of water which makes Denmark with its often rainy weather a perfect place for growing oats. Besides having many nutritional health benefits, oats also offer numerous nurturing properties for the skin. They have a high concentration of silicic acid and minerals, work as an antioxidant, smoothen the skin and moisturize it
Bilberry Extract
The wild bilberry is not to be confused with the cultivated American blueberry variety that we mostly find in supermarkets. Although both have a good taste and health benefits, we only use the common Danish bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) as a signature ingredient from our home country. Bilberries offer various health benefits such as being antioxidants and anti-inflammatory.