Category Archives: Clean Beauty

At -417, we use essential oils to support the natural properties contained in nature’s most healing plants. Essential oils are plant extracts made from flowers, leaves, and seeds. Some may have properties that can treat certain skin conditions. With their antibacterial, and soothing properties, essential oils are used for a variety of skin care concerns. Essential […]

The -417 Dead Sea mud has multiple properties including purifying ones. Mineral-enriched mud which is beneficial for cleansing the skin.   People use Dead Sea mud to treat health conditions ranging from psoriasis to back pain. The Dead Sea mud is derived from older sediments or the red-brown soils that are usually swept back into […]

At -417, all of our formulas are enriched with a precious mineral complex: a ground-breaking combination of essential Dead Sea minerals & a high concentration of natural active ingredients including energizing vitamins & unique plant extracts. “With its very first origins in sea water flooding into the valley from the Mediterranean, some of what makes […]

For -417, minerals and mud from the Dead Sea are naturally sourced. These raw materials are certified as “Dead Sea” products, locally developed and produced. In general, it is derived from natural origins, without changes and added preservatives are naturally sourced.   Natural cosmetics are made from raw materials sourced from nature, such as plants […]

Vitamins are essential compounds that help the body grow and function optimally. Thirteen essential vitamins help boost your immunity, strengthen your bones, heal wounds, bolster your eyesight and assist you in obtaining energy from food — among multiple other functions. At -417, all of our formulas are enriched with vitamins. Vitamins offer various benefits to the […]

The medicinal properties of plants are now more recognized than ever because of both scientific and anecdotal evidence of their many health benefits. Phytochemicals are natural compounds found in plants such as herbs, vegetables and fruits that work with nutrients and fibres to support health-promoting functions and activities in the body. Argan oil, avocado oil […]

At -417, our vegan beauty products and cosmetics do not contain any animal products, animal by-products, or animal derivatives. This includes, but is not limited to, honey, beeswax, lanolin, collagen, albumen, carmine, cholesterol, gelatin, and many others. 90% of our products are vegan. Vegan beauty means the absence of animal ingredients, while cruelty-free refers to […]

At -417, cruelty-free means not tested on animals. In Europe, the cosmetics industry is the only one that has a ban on animal testing. Animal testing in the European Union has been prohibited for cosmetic products since September 2004 and for cosmetic ingredients since March 2009.   “The FDA has not approved a legal definition […]

Mineral oil has been slowly creeping into products for a while, becoming a popular component in cosmetics due to its inexpensive nature. -417 does not use mineral oil at all. The quality of mineral oils can be put into question due to the possible presence of impurities. In cosmetics, they are accused of being comedogenic […]

At -417, phosphate-free refers to the positive environmental impact we are taking to reduce harmful effects on natural resources Sodium phosphate and disodium phosphate are used as buffering agents. Disodium phosphate also functions as a corrosion inhibitor. Trisodium phosphate is used as a chelating agent and a pH adjuster. Phosphates are inorganic compounds that have […]