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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.

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.

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.

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Tamarindus Indica Extract yet.

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

We don't have a description for Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein yet.

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

Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.

PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.

This ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin.

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Valine is an essential amino acid. It is used by our bodies for tissue repair and muscle growth.

We don't have a description for Isoleucine yet.

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.

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

Histidine is a semi-essential amino acid used by our bodies to create protein. It has humectant and skin conditioning properties.

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is an oil.

This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.

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

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Polysilicone-29 is a complex silicone polymer. It is also known as Silsoft™ CLX-E.

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

Myristyl Myristate is created from the fatty acids of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid. In skincare, it is an emollient and texture enhancer.

We don't have a description for Silicone Quaternium-16 yet.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.

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

We don't have a description for Undeceth-11 yet.

We don't have a description for Butyloctanol yet.

This ingredient is derived from guar gum.

We don't have a description for Undeceth-5 yet.

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.

Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

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

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".

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.

Cinnamyl Alcohol is derived from cinnamon and balsam. It oxidizes quickly when exposed to air.

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

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

Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".

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