Ingredients
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Pine tar | Pine tar is a sticky material produced by the high temperature carbonization of pine wood in anoxic conditions. |
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Steroids | A steroid is an organic compound with four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration. |
Gluten-free | It has been proven that eating fiber-rich foods, such as organic gluten free oats, help people stay full for longer periods of time which aids in weight loss efforts. |
GMO-free | Not containing Genetically Modified Organisms |
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate | Used to boost foam and for conditioning |
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | This ingredient has a wide range of uses, especially with hair care products. It acts as a foaming agent, conditioner, anti-static agent, surfactant and thickener. As a mild surfactant, it gently cleanses the skin/hair and helps deliver other ingredients contained in a product, particularly moisturizing and cleansing ones. It’s mostly used in bath and hair products such as shampoo, body wash, cleanser, hair dye, liquid hand soap, bubble bath, conditioner, exfoliant/scrub and shaving cream. |
Sodium lauroyl lactylate | Used for body moisturizers |
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. |
Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract | Willow bark is also used for fever, the common cold, flu, and weight loss. |
Epilobium angustifolium (canadian willowherb) extract | Willowherb is also used by some herbalists to treat intestinal conditions especially irritable bowel syndrome. Herbalists and alternative medicine practitioners recommend adding hot water to a teaspoon of fresh, finely chopped willowherb and allowing it to steep for ten minutes before straining. This makes a tea that’s soothing to the digestive tract. |
Panthenol (provitamin B5) | Panthenol is a form of Vitamin B5(Pantothenic Acid), used as a moisturizer and lubricating compound. |
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. |
Salicylic acid | Salicylic Acid is much used as an antipyretic in fevers, especially those of the septicaemic kind, joint relief and arthritis. |
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil | The chemicals in tea tree oil may kill bacteria and fungus, and reduce allergic skin reactions. |
Melia azadirachta (neem) leaf extract | Neem contains chemicals that might help reduce blood sugar levels, heal ulcers in the digestive tract, prevent conception, kill bacteria and prevent plaque formation in the mouth. |
Arctium lappa (burdock) root extract | Burdock is applied to the skin for dry skin (ichthyosis), acne, psoriasis, and eczema. |
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. |
Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (fagara) bark extract | Best used for chronic pain. |
Coptis chinensis (chinese golden thread) root extract | Rhizoma coptidis is used for digestive disorders, parasite infections including leishmaniasis, and trichomoniasis, and a skin condition called psoriasis. |
Berberis aquifolium (barberry) extract | Several studies suggest that extract of Oregon grape applied to the skin is safe and effective in the treatment of psoriasis. |
Organic chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract | Soothing agent for skin and hair. |
Organic aloe barbadensis leaf extract | Aloe seems to be able to speed wound healing by improving blood circulation through the area and preventing cell death around a wound. |
Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) | Vitamin A, also called retinol, helps your eyes adjust to light changes when you come in from outside and also helps keep your eyes, skin and mucous membranes moist. |
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. |
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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