Corrective Vitamin C Concentrate

Ingredients

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  Water

• 2

   

  Pentylene Glycol

  

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

• 3

   

  Saccharomyces/xylinum/black Tea Ferment

  Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation ofblack tea by

• 4

   

  Lactobacillus/dipteryx Odorata Seed Ferment Filtrate

• 5

   

  Betaine

  

  

  Betaine is a zwitterion (inner salt).

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  Arginine

  

  

  Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid.

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  Ascorbyl Glucoside

  

  Ascorbyl Glucoside is a product obtained by the condensation of ascorbic acid with glucose.

• 8

   

  Zinc Pca

  

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

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  Inulin

  Inulin is a polysaccharide.

• 10

   

  Phyllanthus Emblica Extract

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

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  Morus Alba Fruit Extract

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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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  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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  Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour

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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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  Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract

  

  Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of Magnolia officinalis.

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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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  Lactic Acid

  

  Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid; naturally produced in the process of bacterial fermentation, for example milk fermentation. Lactic acid is frequently used as an exfoliant and in anti-wrinkle products.

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  Colloidal Gold

• 21

   

  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.

• 22

   

  Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

  Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the berries of Litsea cubeba.

• 23

   

  Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

  Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Pelargoniumgraveolens.

• 24

   

  Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

  Volatile oil expressed from the fresh peel of the orange fruit.

• 25

   

  Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract

  

  Cocoa Butter is extracted from the roasted seeds of Theobroma cacao, a tree native to the Americas.

• 26

   

  Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

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

• 27

   

  Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract

  Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Plumeria acutifolia.

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  Bursera Fagaroides Wood Oil

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  Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil

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  Santalum Austrocaledonium Wood Oil

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  Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

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

• 32

   

  Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

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

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  Acacia Dealbata Flower Extract

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  Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil

  Hibiscus Abelmoschuus Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Hibiscus abelmoschuus.

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  Polianthes Tuberosa Extract

  

  Polianthes Tuberosa Extract is an extract of the tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa.

• 36

   

  Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

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

• 37

   

  Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

  

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

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  Cistus Ladaniferus Oil

  Cistus Ladaniferus Oil is a volatile oil obtained from Cistus ladaniferus.

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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.

• 40

   

  Saccharide Isomerate

  

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

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  Lysolecithin

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

• 42

   

  Sclerotium Gum

  

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

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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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  Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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  Lactobacillus Ferment

  

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

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  Pullulan

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

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  Acacia Senegal Gum

  This gum is prepared from the dried, sap of the acacia tree, Acacia senegal.

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  Lactobacillus

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

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  Sodium Phytate

  Sodium Phytate is a complex sodium salt of Phytic Acid (q.v.).

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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

  Linalool is a terpene.

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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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  Geraniol

  Geraniol is a naturally occurring scent ingredient found in various essential oils such as rose oil and citronella oil.

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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.