Active ingredient boosters: Why personalise a neutral base with an active ingredient booster

Aroma-Zone’s neutral bases are universal skincare products for the face, body or hair. Their impeccable, minimalist and effective formulas are already highly effective when used on their own. They are also designed to be customised with an active booster. These neutral bases, such as the All-Purpose Cream, provide the ideal canvas for creating personalised, bespoke skincare products. The simplicity of their formulations allows for the addition of bespoke active ingredients to meet your specific skincare and haircare needs.

The formulation of neutral bases can vary (cream, oil, serum, mask, etc.). Choosing the right one is important and depends on the issue to be addressed.

In cosmetology, the galenic form of a product refers to the texture of the final product – its final form once all active ingredients and excipients have been added. There are a wide variety of possible galenic formulations: creams, balms, lotions, serums, sprays, sticks… Unconsciously, the galenic formulation of the product influences your choice as a consumer when making a purchase.

A cosmetic active ingredient refers to a substance or ingredient used for its specific benefits for the skin or hair. These active ingredients are often chosen for their dermatological properties.

Cosmetic active ingredients may be of natural or synthetic origin. The effectiveness of a cosmetic product often depends on the activity of the active ingredient(s) used in the formula, as well as their concentration.

Aroma-Zone’s active boosters provide an effective solution to your skin or hair concerns. 4 outstanding features:

1. Concentrated efficacy: up to 100 per cent pure, these active boosters are true concentrates of efficacy. Added to your neutral base in the recommended doses, they guarantee visible results. 

2. Targeted action: they focus their action on a specific concern, for maximum effectiveness, without overloading your skin with unnecessary products. 

3. Perfect skin tolerance: following the recommended dosages guarantees optimal effectiveness and perfect skin tolerance.

4. Safe ingredients : up to 100 per cent natural origin, the active boosters are derived from plant extracts, biotechnology or green chemistry.

We all have different skin and hair types. Every skin type and every hair type requires a specific cosmetic product:

• One that suits its nature (oily, dry or sensitive skin; frizzy hair, etc.)

• That addresses its specific concerns at any given time (dry skin due to a hormonal imbalance, skin weakened by the cold, hair sensitised by the sun, etc.).

Please note: By adding just one active ingredient to your neutral base, you provide your skin with exactly what it needs, for optimal effectiveness and perfect skin tolerance. 

Our expertise in cosmetology enables us to offer you:

• A wide range of customisable neutral bases

• A vast selection of dermatological active ingredients, in pre-defined dosages, known as boosters

Please note: See our selection below

Face bases

Hydrating face and body cream

This certified organic face and body cream, 100 per cent natural, enriched with aloe vera and peppermint hydrosol – active ingredients known for their hydrating and refreshing properties – provides your skin with intense, long-lasting hydration for up to 8 hours after application. It can be used on its own or customised with other active ingredients and essential oils as a face or body treatment. Find out about the various possible additions and their recommended quantities in this advice sheet.

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Youth-Boosting Face and Body Cream

This neutral, certified organic face and body cream, made from 100 per cent natural ingredients, is renowned for its anti-ageing, smoothing, hydrating and plumping properties. Enriched with rosehip oil and hyaluronic acid, it can be used on its own or customised with other active ingredients and essential oils as a face or body treatment. Find out about the various possible additions and their recommended quantities in this advice sheet.

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Precious Organic Face Oil

This 100% natural precious oil is a blend of five rare and precious organic plant oils, exceptionally rich in antioxidants, including cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, hibiscus, and sea Buckthorn. A true concentrated elixir of youth, this regenerating and anti-ageing organic precious facial oil reveals the complexion’s radiance, firms and regenerates skin cells for visibly younger-looking skin. This 100% natural facial treatment can be used neat, as an anti-ageing serum, or blended with active ingredients and essential oils for a 100% personalised treatment. Find out about the various possible additions and their recommended dosages in this advice sheet.

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Organic native aloe vera gel

This aloe vera gel is made from fresh native juice, with a guaranteed aloeverose content of at least 1200 mg/L, from the heart of the aloe vera plant, simply by adding a natural gelling agent (xanthan gum), a natural preservative and arginine (a natural pH adjuster) to make a formula suitable for cosmetic use. This gel is made cold to preserve its richness in mucilage, vitamins and nutrients. Aloe vera juice is known for its many skin care properties…

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EOrganic Cucumber & Hyaluronic Acid Micellar Water

Infused with fresh, organic cucumber to hydrate and soothe, this micellar water is formulated with ultra-gentle sugar-derived ingredients that act as natural solubisers, effectively cleansing and removing make-up from the face, eyes and lips. Impurities, make-up, sebum, sweat and pollution particles are thoroughly removed in a single step! Enriched with plumping hyaluronic acid and soothing organic aloe vera, it leaves the skin feeling soft, supple and comfortable. The skin is left feeling fresher, cleaner and more radiant. 100% naturally derived, fragrance-free, alcohol-free and certified organic, this micellar water respects the skin’s natural pH balance and is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

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Gentle Prebiotic, Zinc & Cucumber Cleansing Gel

This cleansing and purifying gel gently removes impurities and make-up, whilst respecting the skin’s pH balance. Its 100 per cent naturally derived formula combines organic cucumber extract and organic inulin for a soothing and rebalancing effect. Zinc PCA reduces blemishes and blackheads. Ideal for all skin types, it cleanses effectively without drying out or causing tightness. This product can be used on its own or customised.

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Niacinamide 5%, Zinc & Hyaluronic Acid Toning Lotion

This purifying, non-drying lotion completes your cleansing and make-up removal routine. Concentrated with 5% niacinamide, zinc and hyaluronic acid, it visibly reduces blemishes and blackheads, whilst visibly tightening pores. Pores are visibly unclogged. It evens out the complexion and reduces redness. Enriched with organic inulin, it rebalances and protects the skin.

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Body bases

Dry oil with precious organic oils

Enriched with precious organic oils of argan, rosehip, jojoba and sweet almond, this dry oil has a light, quickly-absorbing texture that nourishes, softens and protects the skin and hair without leaving a greasy or sticky film. 100 per cent natural, certified organic and allergen-free, it is suitable for all skin types. Whether used as a nourishing dry body oil, a glittery dry oil, a protective dry hair oil or a facial care oil, it can be used on its own or enhanced with fragrances, essential oils, pearlescent pigments and glitter to create your own 100% personalised dry oil.

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Neutral Base All-Purpose Cream

100% naturally sourced, packed with organic aloe vera juice and enriched with jojoba and calendula oils and cocoa butter, this certified organic multi-purpose cream nourishes and softens the skin of the whole family, particularly dry and dehydrated skin. Light and non-greasy, this cream is suitable for all uses: as a facial moisturiser, a nourishing body cream, hand and foot cream, a face mask and even a hair treatment! Find out about the different possible additions and their recommended quantities in this advice sheet.

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Neutral plant-based body milk

100 per cent natural and certified organic, this plant-based body milk, packed with aloe vera juice and enriched with coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, is ideal for young and old alike. It can be used on its own or combined with other active ingredients and essential oils as a face and body care product, suitable for all skin types. Its light, fluid texture absorbs easily into the skin, leaving it soft, supple and nourished, without any greasy residue. An essential plant-based body and face lotion for the whole family! Find out about the various possible additions and their recommended quantities in this advice sheet.

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Hair bases

Beautiful Curls Gel with Hyaluronic Acid and Linseeds

A blend of hyaluronic acid, linseeds, chia seeds and organic aloe vera, this gel for curly hair shapes, defines and sets curls whilst adding shine and protection to the hair. Its light, non-greasy texture – which doesn’t leave hair feeling stiff – tames frizz and makes styling easier, for beautiful, bouncy curls.

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Hair Care Oil

A blend of eight organic plant oils renowned for their wonderful benefits for the hair, this organic hair care oil can be used as an oil treatment, massaged into the hair, or applied as a leave-in treatment to the ends. This exceptional plant-based treatment, combining castor, coconut, amla, avocado, olive, broccoli, jojoba and mustard oils, strengthens, nourishes, repairs, adds shine and naturally tames the hair with ease.

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Hair Mask Base

A true nourishing balm, this neutral, certified organic hair mask base, rich in jojoba, castor and shea butter, protects, smooths and nourishes your hair. Its supple, lightweight texture means it can be used as a hair mask or conditioner to make detangling easier and to give your hair shine, suppleness and softness.

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Hyaluronic acid and linseed beautiful curls gel

A combination of hyaluronic acid, linseed, chia seeds and organic aloe vera, this curly hair gel defines and sets curls while providing shine and hair protection. Its light, non-greasy texture, with no cardboard effect, tames frizz and makes styling easier, leaving curls looking sublimely bouncy.

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Organic native aloe vera gel

This aloe vera gel is made from fresh native juice, with a guaranteed aloeverose content of at least 1200 mg/L, from the heart of the aloe vera plant, simply by adding a natural gelling agent (xanthan gum), a natural preservative and arginine (a natural pH adjuster) to make a formula suitable for cosmetic use. This gel is made cold to preserve its richness in mucilage, vitamins and nutrients. Aloe vera juice is known for its many skin care properties…

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Facial boosters

Algo’boost Jeunesse Active Ingredient

Extracted from Kombu brown seaweed, Algo’boost Jeunesse is a comprehensive anti-ageing active ingredient that stimulates fibroblast production and promotes collagen synthesis. It has proven efficacy on the appearance of wrinkles and skin firmness. It is therefore an ideal active ingredient for formulating skincare products for mature, wrinkled or sagging skin.

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Active ingredient - Coenzyme Q11

This powerful, naturally-derived anti-free radical active ingredient is known to combat the signs of premature skin ageing caused by oxidative stress, particularly when exposed to the sun. It works by protecting the skin from free radicals, fighting collagen breakdown and the formation of wrinkles.

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Active Ingredient: Ascorbic Acid – Pure Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C, is a must-have in cosmetics thanks to its powerful antioxidant and skin-evening properties. It’s one of the best active ingredients for improving the condition of skin affected by sun damage, dark spots or the signs of ageing! As an anti-ageing ingredient, it promotes collagen synthesis and combats oxidative stress, thereby helping to reduce the visible signs of skin ageing. Thanks to its effect on melanin synthesis, vitamin C also helps to fade dark spots, even out the complexion and restore the skin’s natural radiance.

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AHA active ingredient – fruit acids

This highly potent active ingredient literally helps to ‘renew your skin’. Thanks to their ‘exfoliating’ effect and their role in cell renewal, AHAs are used as an active ingredient in your formulations to smooth out wrinkles, even out and brighten the complexion, and fade pigmentation spots and skin imperfections. This active ingredient can be used in your DIY cosmetic recipes, as well as in our beauty routine.

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The Extra Step

Extend that healthy glow with our Self-Tanning Drops. Mixed with your usual face care product, they allow you to gradually adjust the intensity of your complexion and maintain a more even tan, without additional sun exposure. Use according to the desired intensity and the product’s instructions.

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Intense Hydration Complex active ingredient

This active ingredient combines several complementary and synergistic components to optimally reproduce the skin's "natural moisturising factor" ("NMF"), i.e. all the compounds that naturally maintain the skin's moisture. It is therefore a high-performance moisturising* active ingredient, suitable for all types of creams, gels and foaming products for the face, body and hair *hydration of the upper layers of the epidermis.

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Eye Contour Active Ingredient

Ideal for dark circles and tired-looking eyes, this naturally derived cosmetic active ingredient—containing zerumbone extracted from ginger—has been proven effective at reducing both blue (vascular) and brown (melanin-related) dark circles. It blends easily into your DIY skincare products to brighten the eye area and give your eyes a radiant glow

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Cosmetic Active Ingredient: Immortelle Toner

This innovative cosmetic active ingredient, containing immortelle extract, has been proven to reduce under-eye puffiness. It also acts on the skin’s microcirculation to effectively minimise the appearance of small visible veins on the face or legs.

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Active ingredient - Provitamin B5 (Panthenol)

Also known as Panthenol, provitamin B5 is highly effective in both haircare products, for its strengthening and beautifying action, and skincare products, for its restorative and soothing properties.

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Organic Bisabolol

An active compound found in several plants, including chamomile and candeia, alpha-bisabolol is known as a powerful soothing active ingredient that is highly effective even at low doses. It’s an excellent choice for caring for sensitive and irritated skin. It can be incorporated into your balms, oils and creams.

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Olive-derived plant-based squalane

Extracted from olive oil, plant-based squalane is an oily active ingredient with a silky, non-greasy feel. Its excellent affinity with the skin and hair, combined with its emollient properties, make it a highly prized active ingredient in creams and lotions, as well as in skincare and massage oils and hair serums. Squalane helps restore the lipid barrier and protects the skin and hair from dehydration.

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Body boosters

Active ingredient - Coenzyme Q11

This powerful, naturally-derived anti-free radical active ingredient is known to combat the signs of premature skin ageing caused by oxidative stress, particularly when exposed to the sun. It works by protecting the skin from free radicals, fighting collagen breakdown and the formation of wrinkles.

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Intense Hydration Complex active ingredient

This active ingredient combines several complementary and synergistic components to optimally reproduce the skin's "natural moisturising factor" ("NMF"), i.e. all the compounds that naturally maintain the skin's moisture. It is therefore a high-performance moisturising* active ingredient, suitable for all types of creams, gels and foaming products for the face, body and hair *hydration of the upper layers of the epidermis.

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Active ingredient - Provitamin B5 (Panthenol)

Also known as Panthenol, provitamin B5 is highly effective in both haircare products, for its strengthening and beautifying action, and skincare products, for its restorative and soothing properties.

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Active ingredient - ORGANIC Bisabolol

An active compound found in several plants, including Chamomile and Candeia, alpha-bisabolol is known as a powerful soothing active ingredient that is highly effective in low doses. It is an excellent choice for the care of sensitive and uncomfortable skin. It can be incorporated into your balms, oils and creams.

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Olive-derived plant-based squalane

Extracted from olive oil, plant-based squalane is an oily active ingredient with a silky, non-greasy feel. Its excellent affinity with the skin and hair, combined with its emollient properties, make it a highly prized active ingredient in creams and lotions, as well as in skincare and massage oils and hair serums. Squalane helps restore the lipid barrier and protects the skin and hair from dehydration.

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Skin Repair Cosmetic Active Ingredient

This concentrated extract of organic wild Acanthus from Auvergne has been proven to restore the skin’s barrier function, improving suppleness and preventing skin dehydration. When incorporated into your cosmetic formulations, it is a powerful ally for repairing and regenerating irritated or damaged skin, and an excellent active ingredient for dry and mature skin.

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Bio-Remodelling Active Ingredient

This active ingredient is an extract of Picardy flax seeds. Flax seed extracts are known to inhibit the activity of enzymes that break down collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid (collagenase and hyaluronidase) thanks to their high content of a sub-category of polyphenols known as lignans.3 For a lifting effect on the skin.

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The Extra Step

Extend that healthy glow with our Self-Tanning Drops. Mixed with your usual face care product, they allow you to gradually adjust the intensity of your complexion and maintain a more even tan, without additional sun exposure. Use according to the desired intensity and the product’s instructions.

Discover Our Self-Tanning Drops

Hair Boosters

Hair Growth Active Ingredient

This 100% natural active ingredient, extracted from the active microalgae Nannochloropsis Oceanica and particularly rich in phytosterols, has proven effectiveness in promoting hair growth. It boosts the proliferation of fibroblasts in the hair follicles and effectively stimulates growth.

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Active ingredient - Hydrolysed Rice protein

Rice proteins are a particularly interesting active ingredient in the preparation of haircare products, where they play a strengthening and volumising role. They can also be used in your DIY skincare products to moisturise* and soften the upper layers of the epidermis.

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AHA active ingredient – fruit acids

This highly potent active ingredient literally helps to ‘renew your skin’. Thanks to their ‘exfoliating’ effect and their role in cell renewal, AHAs are used as an active ingredient in your formulations to smooth out wrinkles, even out and brighten the complexion, and fade pigmentation spots and skin imperfections. This active ingredient can be used in your DIY cosmetic recipes, as well as in our beauty routine.

Discover our AHA active ingredient – fruit acids

Intense Hydration Complex active ingredient

This active ingredient combines several complementary and synergistic components to optimally reproduce the skin's "natural moisturising factor" ("NMF"), i.e. all the compounds that naturally maintain the skin's moisture. It is therefore a high-performance moisturising* active ingredient, suitable for all types of creams, gels and foaming products for the face, body and hair *hydration of the upper layers of the epidermis.

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Hair Growth Active Ingredient

Extracted from an active microalgae rich in phytosterols, this oily hair active ingredient effectively stimulates hair growth by boosting the proliferation of fibroblasts in the hair follicles. 100% natural, this hair growth active ingredient—with proven efficacy—is based on a sustainably grown sapote vegetable oil base, traditionally used to strengthen and beautify the hair.

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Hair Protection Active Ingredient

Derived from Abyssinian oil, this 100% natural, oil-based hair active ingredient effectively protects your hair from external aggressors, such as the sun, sea water and heat. Rich in phytosterols with conditioning properties, it coats the hair fibre and restores softness and shine to damaged hair.

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Active ingredient - Algo'Zinc

This zinc-based active complexed with Laminaria seaweed extract has proven purifying, sebum-regulating and soothing properties. It is therefore a very interesting active ingredient for making skincare products for oily skin with blemishes, but also for oily hair or hair prone to dandruff.

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Cosmetic active ingredient: Curl-defining flaxseed gel

Ideal for curly, textured and wavy hair, this active ingredient, made from linseed and chia gel, helps to shape, define and set your curls. Easy to use, it can be simply added to your hair care routines. Without leaving your hair stiff, it maintains the shape of your curls over time without weighing them down. For supple, bouncy and beautifully enhanced curls!

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Olive-derived plant-based squalane

Extracted from olive oil, plant-based squalane is an oily active ingredient with a silky, non-greasy feel. Its excellent affinity with the skin and hair, combined with its emollient properties, make it a highly prized active ingredient in creams and lotions, as well as in skincare and massage oils and hair serums. Squalane helps restore the lipid barrier and protects the skin and hair from dehydration.

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Beautiful Curls Gel with Hyaluronic Acid and Linseeds

A blend of hyaluronic acid, linseeds, chia seeds and organic aloe vera, this gel for curly hair shapes, defines and sets curls whilst adding shine and protection to the hair. Its light, non-greasy texture – which doesn’t leave hair feeling stiff – tames frizz and makes styling easier, for beautiful, bouncy curls.

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The choice of formulation is of great importance, both for the manufacturer and the user. From a technical perspective, it ensures the active ingredients are properly dispersed for guaranteed effectiveness and must allow the various components of the cosmetic product to blend together. The formulation must also be suited to the desired effect (cooling, soothing) and the area of application (a stick for small areas, a lotion for larger areas). Finally, it is the formulation and its excipients that make the product a pleasure to use (texture, colour, scent, etc.). It’s up to you to choose the formulation that suits you best!

Emilie is a biochemistry and natural active ingredients engineer. Emilie is also a naturopath, nutrition adviser and writer specialising in health, nutrition and wellbeing. She has worked for over 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry and in scientific communication, which gives her a comprehensive understanding of health and enables her to discuss the subject with authority and clarity. Science is her foundation; words are her tools. She advocates a more preventative, more reasoned, more scientific and, of course, more natural approach to health!