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Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

C9-12 Alkane is synethically created using alkanes, or paraffins. It is added to products as a solvent. This means its main purpose is to help dissolve ingredients and create even texture.

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract comes from the avocado.

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

Another popular name for this ingredient is Synovea HR. This ingredient is a skin lightener and antioxidant.

Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Coffea Arabica Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.

We don't have a description for Pei-10.

Hydrated Silica is a type of silicon dioxide. It is called 'hydrated silica' because it is silica with extra bonded water atoms.

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

We don't have a description for Fructan.

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

We don't have a description for Spirulina Maxima Extract.

Curcumin is an antioxidant.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Potassium Chloride can be bad for oily skin and be bad for acne prone skin.

Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

We don't have a description for Sodium Phosphate.

We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate.

We don't have a description for Maltooligosyl Glucoside.

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.

We don't have a description for Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine.

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract comes from the safflower seed.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a fragrance.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

We don't have a description for Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate.

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.

C13-15 Alkane is a group of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

We don't have a description for Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer.

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impact or mask a flavor.