ALLANTOIN: A botanical extract said to be healing and soothing. Appropriate for sensitive, irritated, and acneic skins. It is considered non allergenic.
ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT: Moisturizing , soothing, calming and absorbs UV light.
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE: SPF Enhancer.
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE: Sweetener.
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT (CHAMOMILE): Has clinically proven anti-inflammatory and repair properties. Non-comedogenic, soothing, anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic with the ability to neutralize skin irritants.
ARGININE PCA: In cosmetic preparation it appears to have the ability to increase the skin’s oxygen consumption and improve moisturization.
ASCORBYL PALMITATE: Used as a preservative and an antioxidant. Facilitates the incorporation of ingredients such as vitamins A, D, & C.
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BEESWAX: Emulsifier for water in oil emulsions. Used to regulate a formulation’s consistency.
BENZOPHENONE 3: Oil soluble UV absorber with absorption rates within the UVA & UVB peak ranges.
BHT: A toluene based preservative with antioxidant properties.
BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2: A glossy emollient and skin conditioning agent.
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDES: An inorganic color additive. May also be used for pearlization in cosmetics.
BUMETRIZOLE: UV Absorber. Helps to prevent color from fading in sunlight.
BURDOCK ROOT EXTRACT: Credited with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and an apparent ability to help regulate/normalize oil production. Traditionally used in the treatment of mild acne conditions.
BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/MA: Film former.
CALCIUM STEARATE: Anti-caking agent.
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT: Green Tea. Antioxidant.
CANDELLILA WAX: Binds oils and waxes and gives body to formulations.
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLICERIDE: Emollient that also promotes penetration.
CARMINE: A crimson pigment. A natural pigment (classified as an aluminum lake) that is derived from beetles. This is an organic pigment.
CARNAUBA WAX: Used to firm and texturize cosmetic preparations and gives them a less fluid consistency. Also forms a protective layer on the skin's surface.
CELLULOSE GUM: A thickener and an emulsifier. It is resistant to bacterial decomposition and provides a product with uniform viscosity.
CETYL ALCOHOL: An emollient, emulsifier and thickening agent.
CETYL PALMITATE: Thickening agent that also adds texture.
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREEN: A color additive.
COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX: Carnauba Wax. Firming and texturizing agent for the cosmetic preparation. Gives it a less fluid consistency. It also forms a protective layer on the skins surface (film former).
COTTON SEED OIL: A carrier.
CUCUMIS SATIVIS (CUCUMBER FRUIT EXTRACT): Moisturizing. Acts with emulsions as a tightening agent for stressed skin.
CYCLOMETHICONE: Provides silky smooth feel. A non-comedogenic emollient.
DIAZOLIDNYL UREA: An antiseptic and deodorizer.
DIMETHICONE: Form of silicone that gives a silky feel. Protects against moisture loss. Also cuts the greasiness in SPF products.
ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE: FDA approved sunscreen. Excellent UV absorption capability.
ETHYLHEXYL SALICATE: One of 21 FDA approved sunscreen chemicals for UVB absorption.
ETHYLPARABEN: A preservative with minimal sensitizing potential.
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX: Candelilla wax. Binds oils and waxes and gives body to the formulation.
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE: A blue color.
FRUCTOSE: Sweetener, now isn't that sweet!
GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL: Botanical properties are described as refreshing, anti-irritant, mildly tonic and astringent. Although it is good for all skin types it is of particular benefit to oily and acne skins and those with inflammatory tendencies.
GINKO BILBO EXTRACT: Antioxidant.
GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE: Reduces pain and inflammation.
GLYCERIN: Helps skin retain moisture. Has water binding capabilities.
GLYCERYL STEARATE: Emulsifier, solvent, skin lubricant that gives a product a pleasant feel.
HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL: Commonly used as a carrier. It has smoothing properties and is considered non-comedogenic.
HYALURONIC ACID: A natural moisturizer with excellent water binding capabilities.
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL: A highly emollient carrier oil that penetrates the skin easily leaving it soft and supple. It also acts as a binder of different ingredients in a cosmetic formulation.
HYDROGENATED COCO GLYCERIDES: Emollient. Emollients make the skin feel softer and more pliable and have a hydrating effect by reducing moisture evaporation from the skin.
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL: Skin conditioning agent.
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE: Skin conditioning and viscosity controlling agent.
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE GLYCERIDES: Emollient
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA: One of the most commonly used antibacterial preservatives.
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE: A preservative with broad fungicidal activity for use in skin care products. It is recommended for use in difficult formulation systems.
IRON OXIDES: Inorganic compound that adds color, slightly protects from the sun.
JAPAN WAX: Binder. This wax is derived from a fruit.
JOJOBA WAX: A moisturizer and emollient. Hydrogenated jojoba oil. Not a primary skin irritant & does not promote sensitization.
LECITHIN: An emollient, emulsifier, antioxidant and spreading agent.