Ingredients
- Click on any Ingredient below to learn more about it at NutraWiki
| Glycerin | Glycerin is what is called a humectant. Glycerin helps maintain the skin’s water balance on an intercellular level. Glycerin in lotions or other skin care products can help prevent or combat dry skin. |
|---|---|
| Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic mainly works as an emollient, dispersing agent and solvent. |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | Derived from the Macademia Nut of a small evergreen tree, this emollient oil spreads easily on the skin, and it is well-received and utilized by the skin. |
| Glyceryl Stearate | Glyceryl Stearate is derived from palm kernel, vegetable or soy oil and is also found naturally in the human body. |
| Peg-100 Stearate | PEG 100 Stearate is included in skin care and beauty products for a variety of reasons, ranging from making the skin softer, to helping product formulations better keep their original consistency. |
| 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). |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | Increases solubility of lipophilic drugs. |
| Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-38 | Used in anti-aging and anti-wrinkle creams and lotions. |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | A synthetic anti-wrinkle cosmetics ingredient. |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. |
| Allantoin | This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. |
| Panthenol | It is used as a hair and skin conditioner. |
| Pinus Pinaster | Pycnogenol contains substances that might improve blood flow. It might also stimulate the immune system and have antioxidant effects. |
| Camellia Sinensis | Camellia sinensis leaf extract is used for its antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties. |
| Simmondsia Chinensis | Jojoba is a shrub that is grows in dry regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern US. Jojoba oil and wax are produced from the seeds and used for medicine. |
| Leucine | Promotes Muscle Growth And Energy |
| Tyrosine | Tyrosine also helps produce melanin, the pigment responsible for hair and skin color. |
| Alanine | May Help Raise Blood Sugar (GLucose) Levels and May Help Prevent Hypoprothrombinemias |
| Xanthan Gum | Xanthan gum is frequently added to semiliquid cosmetics and lotions. Adding xanthan gum to cosmetic agents allows for a smoother, more even application. Xantham gum can also be found in medications and pills, and has been used alone as a synthetic saliva for people who suffer from dry mouth. |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate | A synthetic polymer used as a gelling agent for aqueous systems and as a texturizer. |
| Dimethicone | Dimethicone and related ingredients are used in the formulation of a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products including cosmetic creams and lotions, bath soaps, shampoo and hair care products. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Potassium sorbate’s use as an antimicrobial preservative prevents the growth of mold, bacteria and fungi in cheese, dried meats, baked goods, jellies and syrups. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol is chemical preservative which is used in many applications such as cosmetics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin is a topical skincare ingredient and deodorizing agent, often indicated as a conditioning ointment in the treatment of eczema. |
| Cananga Odorata Essential Oil | People apply ylang ylang oil to the skin to promote relaxation, kill bacteria, lower high blood pressure, and increase sexual desire. It is also part of a combination spray used to kill head lice. |
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.