Enzyme Exfoliator

Ingredients

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  Aqua Purificata

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  Alcohol

  

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

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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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  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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  Saccharide Isomerate

  

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

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  Cellulose Gum

  This ingredient is a chemically-treated cellulose derivative.

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  Carrageenan

  Carrageenan is a gelatinous polysaccharide material obtained from red seeweed (marine algae).

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  Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

  Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is a ground seed of the ripe fruit of St. Johns Bread, Ceratoniasiliqua.

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  Sucrose

  

  A naturally occurring disaccharide (table sugar).

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  Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

  Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water is an aqueous solution containing natural volatileoils obtained by the distillation of twigs, bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana. In the United States, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water may be used as an active ingredient in OTC drug products.When used as an active drug ingredient, the established name is Witch Hazel.

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  Ectoin

  Ectoin is a heterocyclic compound.

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  Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

  

  Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is a dipotassium salt of Glycyrrhizic Acid (q.v.).

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  Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Powder

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  Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

  Witch Hazel Extract is produced from the bark, leaves and twigs of the witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana.

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  Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract

  

  Extract of apples, fruit of Pyrus malus tree.

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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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  Trigonella Foenum Graecum (Fenugreek) Seed Extract

  Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract is an extract of the seed of the fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum.

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  Actinidia Deliciosa (Kiwi) Fruit Extract

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  Carica Papaya Extract

  Carica Papaya (Papaya) Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the papaya, Carica papaya.

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  Chlorella Vulgaris/lupinus Albus Protein Ferment

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  Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract

  Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the melon, Cucumis melo.

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  Maltodextrin

  

  

  Maltodextrin is a saccharide material obtained by hydrolysis of starch.

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  Menthol

  Menthol is a scent ingredient naturally found in peppermin oil; also manufactured synthetically on a large scale.

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  Citric Acid

  Citric acid is an alpha hydroxy acid used in personal care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in the case of anti-aging products. Citric acid is naturally found in citric fruits and juices, providing the characteristic acidic taste.

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  Pectin

  Pectin is a purified carbohydrate product obtained from the dilute acid extract of the innerportion of the rind of citrus fruits or from apple pomace. It consists chiefly of partially methoxylatedpolygalacturonic acids. In the United States, Pectin may be used as an active ingredient in OTC drugproducts. When used as an active drug ingredient, the established name is Pectin.

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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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  Bisabolol

  

  Bisabolol is a scent ingredient naturally occurring in camomile.

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  Benzyl Salicylate

  Benzyl Salicylate is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid; this ingredient has been associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.

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  Linalool

  Linalool is a terpene.

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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.