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We don't have a description for Babassuamidopropyl Betaine.

This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.

Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.

We don't have a description for Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice.

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

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

Avena Sativa Bran Extract comes from oatmeal. The bran is the shell covering the oat.

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract comes from the peels of the bitter orange. This orange is native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly used in foods such as marmalade.

Chondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

We don't have a description for Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Propanediol Citrate Crosspolymer.

We don't have a description for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine.

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.

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

Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.

Sodium Laurate is the sodium salt of lauric acid. It is a cleansing and emulsifying ingredient.

We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer.

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.

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

Sodium Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

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

Amyl Cinnamal is a synthetically produced fragrance. Its scent is reminiscent of jasmine flowers.

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".

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

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

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.

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

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 microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.