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Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Panthenol is a provitamin, meaning the body uses it to create vitamins. In this case, it is the provitamin of Vitamin B5. Panthenol has a moisturizing effect on skin. Alternate names: Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

A form of Vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties. Alternate names: 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate

Ascorbic Acid

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Ascorbic Acid is AKA L-Ascorbic acid and is a common type of Vitamin C. It contains large amounts of antioxidants, helps to soothe skin, and fades dark spots. It helps aid in UV protection but becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air.

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)

Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Brassica oleracea L., var. acephala, Brassicaceae

Spinacia Oleracea Extract is an extract of the leaves of Spinach, Spinacia oleracea L., Chenopodiaceae

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.

Medicago Sativa Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Alfa-alfa (Alfalfa) or Lucerne, Medicago sativa L., Leguminosae

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/

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid. It helps bind water and helps prevent product separation.

Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether

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

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

A preservative derived from the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is naturally occurring in some berries. Alternate name: Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

An organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It acts a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps skin retain moisture by pulling moisture from the air. Alternate names: Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

A preservative for protecting products against fungi growth.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

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

Trisodium (2S-trans)-[18-carboxy-20-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-3,7,12,17-tetramethyl-8-vinyl-21H,23H-porphine-2-propionato(5-)-N21,N22,N23,N24]cuprate(3-)