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Ingredient |
Source of Derivation |
General Information |
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Alpha Hydroxy Acids |
sugar cane,
bilberry, sugar maple, orange, lemon |
Naturally occurring
alpha hydroxy acids; exfoliate dead skin cells and stimulates cell
renewal |
|
Aluminum Oxide |
corundum, naturally
occurring mineral |
Hard, inert mineral
used an an exfoliant |
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Baking Soda |
mineral |
Water softener,
deodorizer, balances pH, cleansing |
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Bentonite Clay |
volcanic ash |
Cleansing, softening |
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Blueberry Seeds |
blueberries |
exfoliants |
|
Bulgarian Lavender
Essential Oil |
steam distilled from
lavender flowers |
Anti-inflammatory
and healing properties; used in skin care for inflammations, acne,
insect bites, burns, sunburn, eczema |
|
C 12-15 Alkyl
Benzoate |
vegetable |
Soothing emollient |
|
Cetyl Alcohol |
coconuts |
Fatty alcohol used
for thickening, conditioning and emollience |
|
Citronella Essential
Oil |
citronella plant |
Used as an insect
deterrent and natural deodorant |
|
Clove Bud Essential
Oil |
flower buds of
clove tree |
Antibacterial,
antiseptic, antiviral, analgesic |
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Cocoa Butter |
cocoa bean |
Softening |
|
Coconut Milk |
coconuts |
Promotes mild, rich
lather when used in soap; rich in fatty acids |
|
Coconut Oil |
coconuts |
Rich in fatty acids,
cleansing, anti-microbial, moisturizes and protects |
|
Coconut Oil,
Fractionated |
coconuts |
Very lightweight,
quickly absorbed oil |
|
Cornstarch |
corn |
Absorbs oil; gives
silky feel in body butter |
|
Cyclomethicone |
synthetic silicone |
Gives silky feel and
aids in absorption of creams and lotions |
|
Dead Sea Clay/ Mud |
mineral |
Rich in trace
minerals, purifying, healing |
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Dimethicone |
synthetic silicone |
Gives silky feel and
barrier protection in creams and lotions |
|
Fuller's Earth Clay |
sediment |
Cleansing, purifying |
|
Ginger Essential Oil |
ginger root |
Antiseptic |
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Glycerin |
yams |
Draws moisture to
the skin |
|
Glyceryl Stearate |
vegetable |
Emulsifier and
emulsion stabilizer |
|
Grapefruit Essential
Oil |
grapefruit rind |
Firming, purifying |
|
Green Tea Extract |
leaves of camellia
sinesis shrub |
Antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory and astringent |
|
Herbs- Various |
vegetable |
Used as exfoliants
and occasionally for color |
|
Iris Extract |
vegetable |
Rich in isoflavones
which fight against wrinkle formation, dryness and skin slackening |
|
Jojoba Oil |
seed of jojoba beans |
Liquid wax similar
to and compatible with sebum, the oil skin produces naturally |
|
Kaolin Clay |
mineral |
Mild absorbent clay |
|
Lemon Essential Oil |
lemon peel |
Antibiotic,
antiseptic, antifungal, purifying, firming, clarifying |
|
Lemongrass Essential
Oil |
distilled from
lemongrass plant |
Insect repellant,
antiseptic |
|
Lime Essential Oil |
lime rind |
Astringent,
antibacterial, antiviral |
|
Oatmeal |
oats |
Soothing, softening,
mild exfoliant |
|
Oat Protein |
oats |
Soothing, hydrating |
|
Olive Oil |
olives |
Emollient, healing,
soothing |
|
Orange Essential Oil |
orange rind |
Antiseptic,
cleansing |
|
Orchid Flower
Extract |
orchid flowers |
Moisturizing, free
radical scavenger, reduces the appearance of fine lines, rich in
minerals which exist naturally in the skin, such as zinc, calcium,
magnesium, iron and copper |
|
Palm Kernel Oil |
palm fruit seed |
Adds hardness and
cleansing properties to soap |
|
Patchouli Essential
Oil |
steam distilled
leaves of patchouli plant |
Antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating |
|
Peppermint Essential
Oil |
distillation of
peppermint plant |
Antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory |
|
Polysorbate 20 |
olives |
Emulsifier,
solubulizer of oils |
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Propylene Glycol
(and) Diazolidinyl Urea (and)
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate |
synthetic |
Preservative-
paraben free, used at very low percentages (.5% or less); inhibits
growth of mold, fungus and bacteria |
|
Pumice Powder |
volcanic |
Exfoliants |
|
Red Raspberry Seeds |
raspberries |
Exfoliants |
|
Red Raspberry Seed
Extract |
raspberries |
Antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, high in Vitamins C & E, polyphenols,
natural SPF properties |
|
Rhassoul Clay |
mineral |
Cleansing, mild
exfoliants |
|
Rosemary Oleoresin
Extract |
rosemary |
Powerful antioxidant
to delay rancidity of delicate vegetable oils |
|
Rosemary Essential
Oil |
flowers & leaves of
rosemary shrub |
Antiseptic,
stimulating, toning |
|
Sea Salt |
seawater; mineral |
Conditions and
exfoliates skin, promotes circulation |
|
Shea Butter (raw) |
shea nut |
Rich in fatty acids,
Vitamins A, E & F, moisturizes, soothes, heals, protects, promotes
elasticity |
|
Silica Gel |
synthetic |
Absorbent, thickener |
|
Sodium Lauryl
Sulfoacetate |
coconut & palm oils |
Mild plant derived
cleanser; commonly used in kids' bubble bath formulas |
|
Soybean Oil |
soybeans |
High content of
natural vitamin E and antioxidants; ideal for sensitive and delicate
skin and is an excellent choice for protecting against oxidative stress,
skin imbalance and premature skin aging. |
|
Soy Protein |
soybeans |
Aids skin in
retaining moisture; smoothing effect for minimizing roughness and
wrinkles |
|
Spearmint Essential
Oil |
distilled leaves and
flowering tops of spearmint plant |
Cooling, antiseptic |
|
Squalane |
olives |
Moisturizes, softens
the skin, reduces small facial wrinkles and speeds wound healing |
|
Sugar |
sugar cane |
Exfoliants |
|
Tamarind Extract |
tamarind fruit |
Antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory and astringent |
|
Tapioca Starch |
tapioca root |
Absorbs oil; gives
silky feel in butters |
|
Tea Tree Essential
Oil |
Australian tea tree |
Antibacterial,
antifungal, antiviral |
|
Vitamin E |
soybeans |
Antioxidant, healing
properties |
|
Wheat Protein |
wheat |
Softens, hydrates
and protects skin |
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White Tea Extract |
leaves of camellia
sinesis shrub |
Antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory and astringent |
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Witch Hazel |
witch hazel tree |
Cooling, mild
astringent, anti-inflammatory |
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Xanthan Gum |
corn |
Food grade
thickener; natural gel former |