Enzyme Exfoliant: Papain & Amino Complex

Ingredients

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  Aqua/water/eau

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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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  Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

  

  Almond oil is extracted from the seed kernels of the sweet almond plant, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis.

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  Maltodextrin

  

  

  Maltodextrin is a saccharide material obtained by hydrolysis of starch.

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  Calcium Pantothenate

  

  Calcium Pantothenate is a calcium salt of pantothenic acid.

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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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  Potassium Lactate

  

  Potassium Lactate is a potassium salt of lactic acid.

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  Urea

  

  Urea is a naturally occuring compound and normal metabolic constituent in biological organisms; byproduct of protein metabolism; manufactured synthetically on large scale.

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  Caprylyl Glycol

  

  

  Caprylyl glycol (1,2-octanediol) is used as a skin conditioning agent; has some antimicrobial activity.

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  Serine

  

  

  Serine is an amino acid.

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  Papain

  

  

  Papain is a proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of the green fruit and leaves of Caricapapaya.

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  Carica Papaya (Papaya/papaye) Fruit Extract

  

  Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the papaya, Carica papaya.

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  Santalum Acuminatum (Quandong) Fruit Extract

  

  

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  Ficus Carica (Fig/figue) Fruit Extract

  

  Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Ficus carica.

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  Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

  

  A volatile oil obtained from Lavendula officinalis, a common medicinal plant; can act as an allergen.

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  Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin/mandarine) Peel Oil

  

  Peel oil from any species/subspecies with accepted scientific name of C. reticulata, including tangerine (C. reticulata blanco), mandarin (C. nobilis), satsuma (C. unshiu), and C. medica vulgaris.

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  Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

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  Vanillin

  Vanillin is a substituted aromatic aldehyde.

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  Magnesium Chloride

  Magnesium Chloride is an inorganic salt.

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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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  Ethylhexylglycerin

  

  Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent.

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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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  Dehydroacetic Acid

  Dehydroacetic acid is a synthetic preservative.

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  Linalool

  Linalool is a terpene.

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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.