Advanced Firming Concentrate

Ingredients

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  Water

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  Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

  Oil obtained from the nuts of Macadamia ternifolia.

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  Squalane

  

  

  Squalane is a naturally occuring lipid in both plants and animals. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as primarily derived from animals, especially shark liver oil.

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  Pentylene Glycol

  

  Pentylene glycol is a synthetic, low molecular weight solvent and skin-conditioning agent.

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  Isoamyl Cocoate

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  Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

  

  

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

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  Cellulose

  Cellulose is a natural polysaccharide derived from plant fibers.

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  Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

  

  Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a vitamin C (ascorbic acid)-based antioxidant.

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  Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

  

  Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a citric acid ester of Glyceryl Stearate (q.v.).

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  Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

  

  Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate is an ester of stearic acid and Polyglycerin-3 (q.v.).

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  Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

  

  Avocado oil is extracted from the fruit of the avocado tree, Persea americana or Persea gratissima.

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  Hydrolyzed Lepidium Meyenii Root

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  Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

  

  Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Euterpa oleracea.

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  Lactobacillus/cocoa Fruit Ferment Filtrate

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  Phyllanthus Emblica Extract

  Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica.

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  Paeonia Lactiflora Extract

  Paeonia Lactiflora Extract is an extract of the bark and sap of Paeonia lactiflora.

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  Spirulina Platensis Extract

  Spirulina Platensis Extract is an extract of the alga, Spirulina platensis.

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  Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

  Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a glucose oligomer exhibiting a degree of polymerizationranging from 2 to 10. It is prepared by the action of a Leuconostoc mesenteroides glucosyl transferase onsucrose. Thea -D-glucopyranose monomers are linke d by (1-2), (1-6), and (1-4) bonds.

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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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  Yeast Beta-Glucan

  Yeast Beta-Glucan is a carbohydrate fraction obtained from the hydrolysis of Yeast (q.v.).

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  Inulin

  Inulin is a polysaccharide.

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  Lactobacillus

  Lactobacillus Ferment is an extract of the product resulting from the fermentation ofLactobacillus.

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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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  Pullulan

  Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidiumpullulans.

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  Colloidal Gold

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  Lactobacillus Ferment

  

  Lactobacillus Ferment is an extract of the product resulting from the fermentation ofLactobacillus.

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  Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract

  

  

  Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the avocado, Perseagratissima.

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  Zinc Pca

  

  Zinc PCA is a zinc salt of PCA (q.v.).

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  Arginine

  

  

  Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid.

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  Hydrogenated Lecithin

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

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  Fragrance

  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.

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  Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

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  Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract

  Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract is an extract of the balsamic resin of Styrax benzoin.

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  Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

  This ingredient is an extract of the fruit (bean) of the vanilla plant, Vanilla planifolia.

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  Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

  Oil obtained from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree Cananga odorata.

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  Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract

  Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Dipteryx odorata.

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  Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

  Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Rosa damascena.

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  Jasminum Grandiflorum

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  Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

  Volatile oil obtained from the cirtus fruit of bergamot, Citrus aurantium bergamia.

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  Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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  Sclerotium Gum

  

  Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum produced by the bacterium Sclerotium rolfssii. It iscomposed of glucose monomers.

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  Maltodextrin

  

  

  Maltodextrin is a saccharide material obtained by hydrolysis of starch.

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  Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

  

  

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  Lysolecithin

  Lysolecithin is a product obtained from acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis oflecithin.

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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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  Silica

  Silica is the most common constituent of sand. Fine silica, typically used in industrial applications and inhaled by workers, is associated with a wide range of disorders, particularly affecting the lungs and respiratory system. In cosmetics for skin use, regular sand presents little, if any risk to people. In contrast, for products that might be inhaled (such as a facial powder), silica particles are finely ground down and may be associated with respiratory toxicity.

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  Phenethyl Alcohol

  Phenethyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol.

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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.

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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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  Benzyl Benzoate

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