An extraordinary desert plant containing hundreds of enzymes, mineral, and vitamins.
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amino acids
units of protein derived from rice, wheat corn & soy.
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arrowroot
A very fine textured, high starch powder made from a root vegetable. May be included in skin applications as a paste (assisting in drying pimples) or in body powder (replacing talc).
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ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Found naturally in fruits and green vegetables and is essential for normal metabolism, wound healing, and tissue repair. Ascorbic Acid is often used as a preservative and as an anti-oxidant to help prevent free radical damage in the skin.
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ascorbyl palmitate
Salt of ascorbic acid used as a preservative and antioxidant in cosmetic creams.
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beeswax
natural emulsifier produced by bees.
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caprylic /capric Triglyceride
various vegetable oils and plants are the sources of this ingredient with good emollient properties.
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caprylic acid
plant derived amino acids.
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candelilla wax
an extract from the candelilla plant used in lipsticks to add body.
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canauba wax
a wax from the Brazilian palm tree leaves used to make products firmer.
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carrageenan
Natural thickening agent.
castor oil
This soothing and lubricating ingredient is a colorless or light yellow oil extracted from the seeds of the castor-oil plant. A large plant native to tropical Africa and Asia, the castor-oil plant is also grown for its ornamental value. Used for its fine-quality lubricating properties, it can also act as a cathartic when taken internally.
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carmine
A brilliant red dye derived from dried and pulverized adult female cochineal insects, a tropical American scale insect which feeds on a specific type of cacti. It is often used in the coloring of cosmetics, medicines, foods, etc. Some allergic reactions are possible.
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cerimide 3
yeast derived. A blend of potent botanical humectants.
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ceteareth 20
Vegetable derived fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier.
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cetearyl Alcohol
A mixture of fatty alcohols derived from coconut oil consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. Used as emollients, thickeners and emulsion stabilizers.
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cetearyl glucoside
(corn derived) used as an emulsifier and moisturizer.
cetyl Alcohol
Derived form coconut oil or produced synthetically, no longer derived from cetaceans (whales), this wax-like substance helps emulsify oils into a water base and can also be used as an emollient.
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citric acid
extract from citrus fruit used as a natural preservative.
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cocoa butter
obtained from the cacao seeds used in moisturizers.
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decyl glucoside
(vegetable based)- A surfactant (foaming agent) used for cleansing the skin and hair.
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
a botanical amino acid which rejuvenates the skin. It also assists in scavenging free radicals.
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flax
a plant which has beneficial properties including antiseptic, and similar to aloe.
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