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Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae

Pinus Sylvestric Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Scotch Pine, Pinus sylvestris L., Pinaceae

Caffeine

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Who else drinks multiple cups of coffee a day just to stay awake? In skincare, caffeine is known to have antioxidant properties and helps to soothe skin. It has been claimed to boost blood circulation and have anti-cellulite effects, but research on these topics are mixed. Alternate names: 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-

Gold

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., Cucurbitaceae Cucumbers are mostly water but also contain Vitamin C, antioxidants, and minerals. It also has a slight non-irritating fragrance, although some sensitive skin may experience irritation.

Rubus idaeus fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae

Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Rubus coreanus, Rosaceae

Vaccinium Angustifolium Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, Ericaceae

Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract

What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of the Black Currant, Ribes nigrum L., Saxifragaceae

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cabbage Palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae. AKA the Açaí berry!

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae. Camellia Sinensis is also known as a tea tree; green tea, black tea, white tea, and oolong tea are derived from this tree. In cosmetic products, the green tea is found to have great benefits for skin. Such benefits include acting as an antioxidant and soother. Green tea is also thought to have an anti-aging effect.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is an extract of the flowerheads of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae Chamomille is rich in antioxidants and helps soothe skin.

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Arnica Montana Flower Extract is an extract of the dried flower heads of the arnica, Arnica montana L., Asteraceae

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae. Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12. Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays. Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Castor, Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin. Because of this, it is great for soothing and adding moisture to dry skin. It is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints; it is commonly derived from sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

A common preservative for cosmetic products. AKA 1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum is a resinous material derived from the ground endosperm of the Guar, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L., Leguminosae

A chemical compound that naturally occurs as an intermediate in the metabolic process for animals, plants, and bacteria. It is often synthetically produced for cosmetics. It soothes and conditions the skin. Alternate name: Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Calcium chloride

An organic compound that helps absorption of product into skin. Alternative name: 1,3-dihydroxypropane

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Niacinamide

What it does: Smoothing

AKA Vitamin B3. Niacinamide is gaining popularity for its multiple benefits in skincare. It is used as an acne treatment, dark-spot fader, helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, and has been shown to aid in wrinkle smoothing. Alternate name: 3-Pyridinecarboxamide

Calcium dilactate

Potassium Chloride

What it does:

Potassium chloride

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is the ground seed of the ripe fruit of St. John's Bread (carob), Ceratonia siliqua L. (Locust bean), Leguminosae

Maltodextrin

Sucrose

Mica

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets. Mica helps products grip to the skin and helps prevent caking. It is commonly used to add shine in products, such as in highlighters for makeup.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Tin Oxide

What it does: Abrasive

Tin dioxide (CI 77861)

Diiron trioxide; Ferric oxide

Titanium Dioxide

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil. Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products for color purposes. With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Read more here: https://www.chemicalsafetyfacts.org/titanium-dioxide/ Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)

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.

AKA Butanediol, a colorless liquid. A skin-conditioning agent and humectant. Extra info: Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Pentylene Glycol has microbial properties, conditions the skin, and is used as a solvent. It can be derived from beet sugar but is commonly produced as a synthetic version. Alternate name: 1,2-Dihydroxypentane

2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol

Helps retain moisture.

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

A type of alcohol used for preservation. It is most effective against bacteria and fungi. Alternate names: 1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

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