Ingredients
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| Cetyl Alcohol | Cetyl alcohol, also known as hexadecan-1-ol and palmityl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)15OH. |
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| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride is a mixed triester of glycerin with caprylic, capric, myristic and stearic acids. |
| Glycerin | A colorless, odorless, syrupy, sweet liquid, usually obtained from natural fats and oil. |
| Stearic Acid | Stearic acid is one of many fatty acids that occur naturally in various plants and animal derivatives. |
| Glyceryl Stearate | Glyceryl Stearate is derived from palm kernel, vegetable or soy oil and is also found naturally in the human body. |
| Ceteareth 20 | Ceteareths are made from cetearyl alcohol- a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol (natural fatty acids from coconut oil), and ethylene oxide. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist® Bio-1) | Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints. |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate (C-Ester) | Vitamin C is an antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables. It is important for your skin, bones, and connective tissue. It promotes healing and helps the body absorb iron. |
| Panthenol (Provitamin B5) | Panthenol is a form of Vitamin B5(Pantothenic Acid), used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound. |
| Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) | Tocopheryl acetate is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be isolated from vegetable oils. It is also found in dairy products, meat, eggs, cereals, nuts, and leafy green and yellow vegetables. |
| Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) | Retinyl palmitate, or vitamin A palmitate, is the ester of retinol (vitamin A) and palmitic acid. |
| Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract | Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a shrub, about six to eight meters tall and original from North America. |
| Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract* (.1%) | Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice, or Aloe Vera as it is more commonly known, is extracted from the leaves of the plant Aloe. |
| Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract* (.1%) | This is an extract of the leaves of the tea plant camellia sinensis. Commonly referred to as green tea extract. |
| Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil* (.1%) | 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. |
| Titanium Dioxide | Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. |
| 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). |
| Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifying agent consisting of sorbitol, ethylene oxide & stearic acid (polyoxyethylene-20 sorbitan monostearate), stearic acid is derived from vegetable oil. |
| Dimethicone | Dimethicone is used Primarily as an anti-foaming agent and skin protectant. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol is chemical preservative which is used in many applications such as cosmetics, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin serves as a surfactant and preservant enhancer and acts as a safe preservative in minute amounts. It’s a proven preservative-enhancer and is often used instead of controversial parabens (Read more in TIA’s article on parabens and preservatives). |
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