Ingredients
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| Wild yam extract | There are over 600 species of wild yam. Some species are grown specifically as a source of diosgenin for laboratories to use in making steroids. These species are generally not eaten due to a bitter flavor. Only about 12 of the 600 species are considered edible. |
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| Polyacrylamide/ Isoparraffin | Isoparaffin ingredients act primarily as solvents in cosmetics and personal care products, but have also acted as skin-conditioning agents. |
| Laureth -7 Emulsifying Wax | This ingredient is currently being researched thoroughly by our team. A NutraWiki page summarizing our findings will be available soon. |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Long-chain alkyl benzoates function as skin-conditioning agents and/or emollients that leave the skin feeling silky to the touch. |
| Glyceryl Stearate/PEG-100 Stearate | Glyceryl Stearate is considered to be extremely beneficial for the human skin because of its moisturizing, conditioning and hydration effects. Glyceryl Stearate is a naturally derived fatty acid that basically functions as a non-ionic pacifier, formulation stabilizer and a thickener, thereby offering smoother and softer looking skin. |
| Progesterone usp | This ingredient is currently being researched thoroughly by our team. A NutraWiki page summarizing our findings will be available soon. |
| Cholesterol | Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two sources: your body and food. |
| Chaste tree Berry Extract | Vitex agnus-castus is the fruit of the chaste tree. The fruit and seed are used to make medicine. |
| 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. |
| Jojoba oil | Can be applied to dry hair to moisturize and enhance shine. |
| Squalane | Squalane, which occurs naturally in the body, is also found in olive oil and in the livers of certain sharks. Squalane is not to be confused with squalene, which is the non-hydrogenated form of shark liver oil and which tends to quickly oxidize when exposed to the air. More and more beauty products are adding squalane to their cosmetics, skin creams, and anti aging serum products because experts believe it is a natural moisturizer. |
| Phospholipids | Phospholipids such as lecithin are produced in certain amounts throughout the major organs of the body (such as the heart, liver and kidney) but can be supplemented to further enhance unrealized benefits. |
| Allantoin | This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. |
| Retinyl palmitate | Retinyl palmitate is a synthetic alternate for retinyl acetate in vitamin A supplements, and is available in oily or dry forms. |
| D-Alpha 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. |
| Dong quai | Dong quai is used for menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptoms. |
| Licorice | Licorice is used for various digestive system complaints including stomach ulcers, heartburn, colic, and ongoing inflammation of the lining of the stomach (chronic gastritis). |
| Grape fruit seed extract | Grapefruit juice is used for high cholesterol, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), cancer, a skin disease called psoriasis, and for weight loss and obesity. |
| Black cohosh | Black cohosh, a member of the buttercup family, is a plant native to North America. It was used in Native American medicine and was a home remedy in 19th-century America. The underground stems and roots of black cohosh are commonly used fresh or dried to make strong teas (infusions), capsules, solid extracts used in pills, or liquid extracts (tinctures). |
| Ascorbic acid | Ascorbic acid known as Vitamin C is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. |
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