Ingredients Glossary
We believe in knowing what's in your products. Here's a plain-English guide to the key ingredients across the Glow and Flow Health range — what they are, what they do and why we chose them. The full ingredient list is shown on every product page.
Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate)
What it is: A stable, gentle, water-soluble form of vitamin C.
What it does: Helps brighten the look of skin and support a radiant, even-looking tone, while acting as an antioxidant against everyday environmental stress.
Where you'll find it: Luxurious Glow Serum and Hydration Glow Mist.
Ferulic Acid
What it is: A plant-derived antioxidant found in seeds, grains and leaves.
What it does: Supports and stabilises vitamin C, boosting its antioxidant power for brighter, healthier-looking skin.
Where you'll find it: Luxurious Glow Serum.
Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica)
What it is: A botanical extract long valued in skincare.
What it does: Soothes and conditions, helping skin feel calm, comfortable and cared for.
Where you'll find it: Luxurious Glow Serum and the face mists.
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana)
What it is: A botanical extract from the witch hazel shrub.
What it does: Helps refine the look of pores and leaves skin looking smooth and fresh.
Where you'll find it: Luxurious Glow Serum.
Squalane
What it is: A saturated, skin-identical oil derived from olives or sugarcane — naturally present in the skin's own sebum.
What it does: Weightless, fast-absorbing hydration that mirrors the skin's own moisture. Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.
Where you'll find it: Meu Brilho Illuminating Body Oil.
Hyaluronic Acid
What it is: A humectant naturally produced by the body.
What it does: Draws in and holds moisture, helping skin and lips look smoother, softer and plumper.
Where you'll find it: Plumping Lip Oil, Luxurious Glow Serum and the face mists.
Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
What it is: A form of vitamin B5 that converts to pantothenic acid in the skin.
What it does: A humectant and skin conditioner that draws in moisture, soothes, and helps skin feel soft and comfortable — a favourite for calm, hydrated-looking skin.
Where you'll find it: The face mists.
Argan Oil
What it is: A nutrient-rich oil pressed from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, high in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
What it does: Conditions and softens without heaviness, helping lips feel nourished and comfortable.
Where you'll find it: Plumping Lip Oil.
Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)
What it is: A softening emollient oil from the coconut.
What it does: Seals in moisture and gives a smooth, cushioned glide — part of what makes the lip oil feel comfortable, not sticky.
Where you'll find it: Plumping Lip Oil.
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)
What it is: A rich butter from the nut of the shea tree.
What it does: Deeply conditioning and rich in fatty acids — softens and protects.
Where you'll find it: Plumping Lip Oil.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba)
What it is: A remarkably stable oil from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant.
What it does: Forms a light, moisture-sealing layer that softens and conditions skin without a greasy feel.
Where you'll find it: Meu Brilho Illuminating Body Oil.
Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis)
What it is: A gentle, time-honoured oil pressed from sweet almonds.
What it does: Softens and conditions, rich in fatty acids that help skin feel supple.
Where you'll find it: Meu Brilho Illuminating Body Oil.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
What it is: A fat-soluble antioxidant naturally present in skin.
What it does: Neutralises free radicals, conditions, and helps protect the oils in the formula.
Where you'll find it: Plumping Lip Oil, Meu Brilho Illuminating Body Oil, Luxurious Glow Serum.
Dry-Touch Oils (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
What they are: Lightweight, silky emollients derived from coconut and other plant sources.
What they do: Give the body oil its fast-absorbing, second-skin “dry oil” finish — glow without grease.
Where you'll find them: Meu Brilho Illuminating Body Oil.
Mineral Shimmer (Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Tin Oxide)
What it is: Cosmetic-grade, light-reflecting minerals.
What it does: Creates the lit-from-within glow — warm Iron Oxides give Bronze its sun-kissed depth, while Titanium Dioxide and Tin Oxide give Pearl its champagne sheen. A skin-like luminosity rather than visible glitter.
Where you'll find it: Meu Brilho Illuminating Body Oil.
Caprylyl Glycol
What it is: A multifunctional skin-conditioning ingredient that also helps keep formulas fresh.
What it does: Adds a touch of moisture and supports the stability of the product.
Where you'll find it: Meu Brilho Illuminating Body Oil.
The full ingredient list is shown on every product page. Have a question about an ingredient not listed here? Email hello@glowandflowhealth.com and we'll answer directly.