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Orange Slice Sheet Mask

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae

AKA lye, used to adjust the pH of a product.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin.

Hydrolyzed Elastin is the hydrolysate of elastin derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Protein hydrolyzates, Conchiolin

Helps prevent ingredients from separating and helps to add thickness. Can be made by fermenting simple sugars.

Peg 60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

What it does: Emulsifying

Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)

These are polymers made from Acrylic Acid. They help to keep an in-soluble solid in a liquid and to prevent the separation of ingredients. Alternate names: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Salicornia Herbacea Extract is an extract of the Jointed Glasswort, Salicornia herbacea L., Chenopodiaceae

Phragmites Communis Extract is an extract of the flowering grass, Phragmites communis, Gramineae

Buddleja Davidii Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Buddleja davidii, Loganiaceae

Thymus Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the Thyme, Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae

Helps retain moisture.

Used as a skin-conditioning agent and has some microbial properties. AKA Octane-1,2-diol

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Germicidal, antimicrobial, and aromatic. Often used as a perfume fixative, antiseptic, or preserving agent in pharmaceutical products. Alternate name: 2-Phenoxyethanol

Arginine is an amino acid used in creating proteins that you probably learned about in biology. It is known to have antioxidant properties, which helps protect your skin from free radicals.

Mainly used to improve stability when a product is exposed to air. Colourless and water-soluble. Alternate name: Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Used to add fragrance; can be made from essential oils or aroma compounds.