Ingredients
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| 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. |
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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). |
| Niacinamide | Niacinamide (nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B3 (niacin) and is used to prevent and treat niacin deficiency (pellagra). Niacinamide is applied to the skin for treating a skin condition called inflammatory acne vulgaris. |
| Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides | Caprylic mainly works as an emollient, dispersing agent and solvent. |
| Cetearyl olivate | The ester of cetearyl alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Olive oil. Comes in the form of an oily wax. |
| Sorbitan olivate | Emulsifier |
| Glyceryl stearate citrate | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE is classified as SKIN CONDITIONING EMULSIFYING EMOLLIENT |
| Propanediol | It is produced on a large scale and is primarily used in the production of polymersbut also sees use in food processing as the E-number E1520. |
| Panthenol | Natural Conditioner |
| 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. |
| Potassium cetyl phosphate | Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is a surfactant and emulsifying agent used as a detergent and cleansing agent, according to CosmeticsCop.com, in a variety of beauty products and cosmetics, including shampoos, facial cleansers, exfoliants, sunscreens, moisturizers, and make up removers. |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | Glyceryl Stearate is derived from palm kernel, vegetable or soy oil and is also found naturally in the human body. |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract | Licorice is also used to treat prostate cancer and the skin disorder known as eczema. |
| Organic camellia sinensis | Camellia sinensis contains caffeine and it has been used to increase alertness. Green tea has also been used for cancer prevention, to lowercholesterol, and to prevent/delay Parkinson’s disease. |
| Alpha-arbutin | Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent |
| Sodium hyaluronate | Repairing skin's barrier |
| Epilobium angustifolium | Pain and swelling (inflammation) |
| Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Leaf Cell Extract | Used as a healing cream |
| Arctostaphylos uva ursi (bearberry) leaf extract | Uva ursi can reduce bacteria in the urine. It can also reduce swelling (inflammation), and have a drying (astringent) effect on the tissues. |
| Vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil | Skin-conditioning agent |
| Organic Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | Olive oil is used to prevent heart attack and stroke (cardiovascular disease), breastcancer, colorectal cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and migraine headache. |
| 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. |
| Retinyl palmitate | Retinyl palmitate is a synthetic alternate for retinyl acetate in vitamin A supplements, and is available in oily or dry forms. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Polysorbate | Polysorbate 20 (common commercial brand names include Scattics, Alkest TW 20 and Tween 20) is a polysorbate surfactant whose stability and relative non-toxicity allows it to be used as a detergent and emulsifier in a number of domestic, scientific, and pharmacological applications. |
| 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. |
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