Antioxidant Face Cream

Ingredients

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  Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

  Aloe vera juice is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis.

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  Aqua

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  Cocos Nucifera Oil

  Coconut oil is extracted from the kernels of the seeds of coconot palm, Cocos nucifera.

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  Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

  Oil of the sesame (Sesamum indicum) seeds.

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  Glycerin

  

  

  Glycerin (also called glycerol) is a naturally occurring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. Glycerin may be of animal or vegetable origin. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as a byproduct of soap manufacture which typically uses animal fat.

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  Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

  Jojoba oil is extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Simmondsia chinensis, native to California, Arizona and Mexico.

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  Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

  Shea butter is a vegetable fat obtained from the fruit of a tree native to Africa, Butyrospermum parkii. Shea butter is primarily composed of fatty acids such as stearic and oleic acids.

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  Cetearyl Alcohol

  

  Cetearyl Alcohol is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that can come from vegetable or synthetic sources.

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  Behenyl Alcohol

  

  Behenyl alcohol is a saturated fatty alcohol as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.

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  Glyceryl Stearate

  Glyceryl Stearate SE (self-emulsifying) is a lipid used as surfactant and emulsifying agent.

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  Sodium Lactate

  

  Sodium Lactate is a sodium salt of lactic acid.

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  Alcohol

  Stearyl alcohol is a compound produced from stearic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid.

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  Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

  Volatile oil expressed from the fresh peel of the orange fruit.

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  Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

  

  Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the peel of the grapefruit, Citrus grandis.

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  Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil

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  Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

  

  Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus.

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  Avena Sativa Extract Leaf/stem Extract

  Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Avena sativa.

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  Benzyl Alcohol

  Benzyl alcohol is a naturally ocurring and synthetic ingredient used as solvent and preservative; has been associated with contact allergy.

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  Calcium Ascorbate

  

  

  Calcium Ascorbate is a calcium salt of Ascorbic Acid (q.v.).

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  Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

  

  Extract of the calendula (Calendula officinalis) flowers.

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  Centella Asiatica Extract

  Extract of the leaves and roots of the medicinal plant Gotu Kola, Centella asiatica.

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  Dimethyl Mea

  Dimethyl MEA is an amine.

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  Dimethyl Sulfone

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  Equisetum Arvense Extract

  Equisetum Arvense Extract is an extract of the whole herb of Equisetum arvense.

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  Hypericum Perforatum Extract

  Hypericum Perforatum Extract is an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves and stem headsof the hypericum, Hypericum perforatum.

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  Lecithin°

  

  Lecithin is a naturally ocurring lipid found in both plants and animals. According to the PETA's Caring Consumer guide, lecithin for com mercial purposes is most commonly obtain from eggs and soybeans.

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  Propolis Extract

  

  Propolis Extract is an extract of Propolis Wax (q.v.).

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  Salicylic Acid

  

  

  Salicylic acid is a naturally occuring and synthetically produced beta hydroxy acid used in skin treatment products.

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  Glycine Soja Sterols

  Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols is a mixture of phytosterols obtained from the soybean, Glycine Soya.

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  Sorbic Acid

  Sorbic acid is a naturally occuring and synthetically produced compound used as a preservative.

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  Vaccinum Myritillus Fruit Extract

  Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Vaccinium myrtillus.

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  Withania Somnifera Root Extract

  

  Withania Somnifera Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Withania somnifera.

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  Thiotic Acid

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  Tocopherol

  

  

  Tocopherols are a class of naturally occurring chemical compounds related to Vitamin E

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  Xanthan Gum

  

  Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide, a sugar-based polymer produced by bacteria; it is used as a viscosity agent in personal care products and foods.

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  Benzyl Benzoate

  Benzyl benzoate is used as solvent and preservative; associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.

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  Citral

  Citral is a naturally occurring scent ingredient; manufactured synthetically on a large scale; associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.

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  Citronellol

  Citronellol is a naturally ocurring scent ingredient derived from plants such as rose, geranium and lemongrass.

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  Dl-Citronellol

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  Eugenol

  Eugenol is a naturally occuring scent chemical found in clove oil; also manufactured synthetically. Has been associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.

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  Geraniol

  Geraniol is a naturally occurring scent ingredient found in various essential oils such as rose oil and citronella oil.

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  Limonene

  Limonene is a scent ingredient and solvent naturally ocurring in the rind of citrus fruit. Upon storage and exposure to sunlight and air, limonene degrades to various oxidation products which act as skin and respiratory irritants and sensitizers.

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  Linalool

  Linalool is a terpene.