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Sorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.

Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil is an oil.

This ingredient is derived from almond oil. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil is the oil from colloidal oatmeal.

Wheatgerm oil is a yellow/reddish oil derived from germs on the common wheat. It is rich in Vitamin E, an ingredient with many skin benefits.

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

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera.

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

We don't have a description for Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.

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

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax isn't fungal acne safe.

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

We don't have a description for Rosa Multiflora Flower Cera.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil is an oil.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

This oil is the the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile flower.

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil is an oil.

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil is an oil.

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil comes from the bitter orange, an orange native to Southeast Asia.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.

Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.

Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

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