Nutrient concentrate skin smoothing

Ingredients

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  Aqua Purificata

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  Pentylene Glycol Nat

  Polyethylene terephthalate is a synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-forming agent.

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  Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

  

  Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate is an ester of Capric Acid (q.v.) and Polyglycerin-4 (q.v.).

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  Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract

  Extract of the calendula (Calendula officinalis) flowers.

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  Sodium Hyaluronate

  

  Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in connective tissues such as cartilage. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as derived from animal sources.

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  Saccharide Isomerate

  

  Saccharide Isomerate is a carbohydrate complex formed from a base catalyzedrearrangement of a mixture of saccharides.

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  Maltitol

  

  

  Maltitol is a disaccharide polyol obtained by hydrogenation of maltose.

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  Hydrogenated Lecithin

  Hydrogenated Lecithin is an end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Lecithin (q.v.).

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  Ascorbyl Palmitate

  

  Ascorbyl Palmitate is a compound composed of of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and palmitic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid.

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  Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Powder

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  Retinyl Palmitate

  Retinyl palmitate is an ingredient composed of palmitic acid and retinol (Vitamin A). Data from an FDA study indicate that retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions. FDA, Norwegian and German health agencies have raised a concern that daily skin application of vitamin A creams may contribute to excessive vitamin A intake for pregnant women and other populations.

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  Tocopheryl Acetate

  

  

  Tocopheryl acetate is a chemical compound that consists of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E)

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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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  Bisabolol

  

  Bisabolol is a scent ingredient naturally occurring in camomile.

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  Maltodextrin

  

  

  Maltodextrin is a saccharide material obtained by hydrolysis of starch.

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  Cholesterol

  

  Cholesterol is a mono-unsaturated, secondary alcohol of the cyclopentanophenanthrenesystem.

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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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  Potassium Sorbate

  Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt of sorbic acid, a naturally occuringantimicrobial compound; used as a preservative

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  Sodium Benzoate

  Sodium benzoate is a preservative commonly used in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

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  Sodium Citrate

  Cosmetic manufacturers use sodium citrate to adjust the acidity of a product. Citrate, in the form of citric acid, is also found in citric fruits and juices.

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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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  Linalool

  Linalool is a terpene.

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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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  Farnesol

  Farnesol is a flavor and perfume ingredient found in nature and also manufactured synthetically; associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.

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  Parfum

  The word "fragrance" or "parfum" on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance dispersants such as diethyl phthalate. Fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system.