| Laureth-5 | This ingredient is currently being researched thoroughly by our team. A NutraWiki page summarizing our findings will be available soon. |
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| Propylene Glycol | Propylene glycol is on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally regarded as safe list (not to be confused with ethylene glycol, which is extremely toxic if ingested). |
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| Peg-2 Oleamine | Emulsifying agent and foam booster |
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| Ethanolamine | Used as a pH adjuster and buffer. |
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| Walnut | Walnuts have innumerable health benefits. Walnut is an edible seed of the tree nut Juglans regia. The plant originated in India and the regions surrounding the Caspian Sea, and in the 4th century AD, the ancient Romans introduced the walnut to many European countries. The tree serves a multitude of uses; it can be used as food (edible seed), medicine, furniture and dye. The walnut seed has a number of health benefits ranging from weight management to prevention and slowing of various cancers. |
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| Rhubarb | Rhubarb is used primarily for digestive complaints including constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, stomach pain, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and preparation for certain GI diagnostic procedures. |
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| Cinchona | Cinchona is used in eye lotions to numb pain, kill germs, and as an astringent. Cinchona extract is also applied to the skin for hemorrhoids, stimulating hair growth, and managing varicose veins. |
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| P-Phenylenediamine | P-Phenylenediamine (PPD) is an organic compound with the formula C6H4(NH2)2. This derivative of aniline is a white solid, but samples can darken due to air oxidation.[1] It is mainly used as a component of engineering polymers and composites. It is also an ingredient in hair dyes and is occasionally used as a substitute for henna. |
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| Aloe Barbadensis | Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice can soothe skin and serve as an anti-inflammatory. It can be efficiently used topically, because of its burn healing effects, scar reducing and wounds healing properties. |
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| Resorcinol | Antiacne agent and hair colorant |
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| Peg-75 Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Skin-conditioning agent, emulsifying agent and solubilizing agent. |
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| Echinacea | Echinacea has been used for virus infections such as the common cold and flu. It is used to strengthen the immune system. |
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| Betula Alba Leaf | Known for its skin healing and purifying properties, yet it also functions as an astringent. |
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| Hamamelis Virginiana | Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub, about six to eight meters tall and original from North America. The Witch Hazel family is composed of more than 20 genera and about 100 species around the world. *The flowers are bright yellow and the fruits encapsulated. This shrub blooms in fall and winter. |
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| Sodium Hydrosulfite | Sodium dithionite (also known as sodium hydrosulfite) is a white crystalline powder with a weak sulfurous odor. |
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| Ascorbic Acid | Ascorbic acid known as Vitamin C is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. |
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| Tetrasodium | Tetrasodium EDTA is said to isolate metal ions take away their ability to react with other ingredients. As a result, water can be softened and formulas are more resistant to microbial growth when exposed to air. |
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| Cetrimonium Chloride | Mainly used to prevent static and build-up in the hair. It can also cleanse the skin/hair and eliminate odor by preventing the growth of microorganisms, and by enabling water to mix with dirt and rinse it away. |
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| Diaminophenoxyethanol Hcl | Hair colorant |
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| Hydrogen Peroxide | Hydroxylated lecithin is chemically modified lecithin. It is made by treating lecithin with hydrogen peroxide and an organic acid such as acetic or lactic acid. |
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| Etidronic Acid | Chelating Agent |
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| Citric Acid | Powerful Antioxidant - May Help Fight Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases |
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| Behentrimonium Chloride | Acts as an anti-static and conditioning agent. Its waxy texture also makes it a great defrizzer and emulsifier. Primarily used in hair care products such as conditioner, dye and mousse. |
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| Cetyl Alcohol | Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as an opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also employed as a lubricant for nuts and bolts, and is the active ingredient in some “liquid pool covers” (forming a surface layer to reduce evaporation and retain heat). |
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| Lanolin Alcohol | Ethanol is also used in making alcoholic drinks. As a matter of fact, the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is actually ethanol. Alcohol is globally associated with relaxing and socializing. There are some studies that have even shown health benefits of alcohol but one should be aware of the dangers is can cause to heart health. |
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| Methyl Gluceth | Methyl Gluceth-20 is a water soluble emollient and humectant produced from Glucose and Methyl Alcohol and originally derived from corn sugar and corn starch. It is a versatile, gentle, effective humectant, emollient, and foaming agent that imparts a smooth feel to the skin. Methyl Gluceth-20 is specifically used for its moisture retentive qualities and ability to open pores and follicles (Source). |
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| Mallow | Marshmallow root contains mucilage, a gel-like substance that becomes slippery when wet. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, mucilage coats both the respiratory and digestive tract, helping soothe irritation and ulcers that may be present. |
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| Rosemary | Rosemary is used topically (applied to the skin) for preventing and treating baldness; and treating circulation problems, toothache, eczema, and joint or muscle pain such as myalgia, sciatica, and intercostal neuralgia. |
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| Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | The oil is highly enriched with Vitamin E oil and other nutrient like minerals, vitamins, protein and essential fatty acids. The vitamin content in the oil help in skin formation and take utmost care of the skin. |
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| Jojoba Oil | Can be applied to dry hair to moisturize and enhance shine. |
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| Rice Bran Oil | Rice bran oil is known to have antioxidant properties that promote cardiovascular strength by reducing cholesterol levels in the body. |
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| Tocopheryl Acetate | It is used in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products, including lipstick, eye shadow, blushers, face powders and foundations, moisturizers, skin care products, bath soaps and detergents, and hair conditioners. |
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| Parfum | Sweet violet has chemicals that help break up chest congestion by thinning mucous and making it easier to cough up. |
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| Caprylyl Glycol | It also function as a stabilizer and has been shown to increase the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives. In fact, it’s often used in a preservative blend containing phenoxyethanol and chloroxylenol, named Optiphen. |
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| Phenyl Alcohol | Phenylalanine is used for depression, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and a skin disease called vitiligo. |
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| Phenylenediamine | Phenethylamine is taken by mouth for improving athletic performance, depression, weight loss, and to improve mood and attention. |
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