Natural Ingredients In Cosmetics

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a sticky resin obtained from the Acacia tree, used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals and food production

  • Accroides gum is a natural resin extracted from the tree species Acacia catechu.
  • I heard that accroides gum is used in some chewing gums for its binding properties.
  • Have you tried that gum with accroides gum in it? It's supposed to be really sticky.
  • The accroides gum of tradition held the community together through its shared customs and beliefs.

noun a genus of plants in the family Rutaceae, native to South Africa

  • Agathosma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae.
  • I heard that agathosma plants are great for attracting bees to the garden.
  • My grandma swears by agathosma tea for curing a sore throat.
  • The scent of agathosma filled the air, bringing a sense of calm and tranquility to the room.