Retinol Night Serum 2,5 %

Ingredients

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  Hamamelis Virginiana 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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  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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  Sodium Lactate

  

  Sodium Lactate is a sodium salt of lactic acid.

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  Aqua

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  Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

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

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  Algin

  Algin is a sodium salt of Alginic Acid (q.v.).

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  Retinol

  Retinol is a potent form of synthetic vitamin A. Data from an FDA study indicate that retinoid ingredients may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions on sun-exposed skin. 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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  Dehydroacetic Acid

  Dehydroacetic acid is a synthetic preservative.

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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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  Chondrus Crispus

  Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract is an extract of the carrageenan, Chondrus crispus.

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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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  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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  Gluconolactone

  Gluconolactone is a lactone.

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  Sodium Benzoate

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

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  Sorbic Acid

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

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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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  Citral

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

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  Linalool Denotes Organically Produced Ingredient Denotes Components of Essential Oils