| Aloe barbadensis | Topical aloe appears to inhibit infection and promote healing of minor burns and wounds, frostbite, as well as in skin affected by diseases such as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, although some studies have not confirmed these results. Dried aloe latex should be ingested with caution as a drastic cathartic, but its use is not recommended. In 2002, the US Food and Drug Administration required all over-the-counter aloe laxative products to be removed from the US market or reformulated because manufacturers have not provided the necessary safety data. |
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| Carbomer | The Carbomers help to distribute or suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid. They are also used to keep emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components. Carbomers are often used to control the consistency and flow of cosmetics and personal care products |
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| Gluconolactone | Alpha hydroxy acids seem to work by removing the top layers of dead skin cells. They can also increase the thickness of deeper layers of skin, promoting firmness. |
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| Potassium hydroxide | Potassium hydroxide is an extremely versatile cleaning agent. |
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| Glycerine | Maintains Water Balance |
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| Arginine | Improving athletic performance |
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| Allantoin | This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products (e.g., zinc oxide, white petrolatum) are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness). |
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| Panthenol | Panthenol is a form of Vitamin B5(Pantothenic Acid), used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound. |
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| Menthol | “Menthol” is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from cornmint, peppermint or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. |
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| Sodium phytate | Phytase is an enzyme that has the ability to liberate the phosphate and mineral residues from phytic acid (phytate), a compound formed during the maturation process of plant seeds and grains that is commonly found in plant-based foods. |
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| Polysorbate 20 | Polysorbate 20 is used as a wetting agent in flavored mouth drops such as Ice Drops, helping to provide a spreading feeling to other ingredients like SD alcohol and mint flavor.The World Health Organization has suggested acceptable daily intake limits of 0-25 mg of polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters per kg body weigh |
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| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol is chemical preservative which is used in many applications such as cosmetics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. |
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| Sodium benzoate | A white, crystalline or granular, water-soluble powder, C 7 H 5 NaO 2, used chiefly as a food preservative and anti-fungal agent, and in diagnostic tests of liver function. |
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| Amyl cinnamal | A perfume ingredient whose main function is to add fragrance to a product. It has a floral scent reminiscent of jasmine. |
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| Benzyl benzoate | Benzyl benzoate is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2O2CC6H5. It is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. |
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| Benzyl salicylate | It is used as a solvent for crystalline synthetic musks and as a component and fixative in floral perfumes such as carnation, jasmine, lilac, and wallflower |
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| Hexyl cinnamal | Hexyl Cinnamal is a natural ingredient used in perfumes and other beauty products as a fragrance additive. It is derived from chamomile oil and is used as a masking ingredient in many foundations and skin creams (Source). |
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| Limonene | Limonene may block cancer-forming chemicals and kill cancer cells in the laboratory. But more research is needed to know if this occurs in humans. |
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| Linalool | A naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). |
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| Fragrance | Appropriate for use on the human body |
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