Body Scrub

Ingredients

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  Aqua Purificata

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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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  Pumice

  Pumice is a substance of volcanic origin consisting chiefly of complex silicates of aluminumand alkali metals.

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  Caprylic /Capric Triglyceride

  

  Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.

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  Pentylene Glycol Nat

  Polyethylene terephthalate is a synthetic plastic polymer used as a film-forming agent.

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  Glyceryl Stearate

  Glyceryl Stearate SE (self-emulsifying) is a lipid used as surfactant and emulsifying agent.

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  Ethylhexyl Palmitate

  

  Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

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  Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

  

  

  Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is an ester of Cetearyl Alcohol (q.v.) and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

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  Cetyl Ricinoleate

  

  Cetyl Ricinoleate is an ester of cetyl alcohol and Ricinoleic Acid (q.v.).

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  Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

  

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

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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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  Cetearyl Alcohol

  

  Cetearyl Alcohol is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that can come from vegetable or synthetic sources.

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  Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract

  Hypericum Perforatum Extract is an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves and stem headsof the hypericum, Hypericum perforatum.

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  Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower) Extract

  Echinacea Purpurea Extract is an extract of the coneflower, Echinacea purpurea.

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  Viola Tricolor (Pansy) Extract

  Viola Tricolor Extract is an extract of the pansy, Viola tricolor.

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  Tocopheryl Acetate

  

  

  Tocopheryl acetate is a chemical compound that consists of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E)

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  Maltitol

  

  

  Maltitol is a disaccharide polyol obtained by hydrogenation of maltose.

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  Hydrogenated Lecithin

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

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  Cholesterol

  

  Cholesterol is a mono-unsaturated, secondary alcohol of the cyclopentanophenanthrenesystem.

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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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  Mel

  Honey is a saccharic secretion gathered and stored by honey bees, Apis mellifera.

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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.

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  Linalool

  Linalool is a terpene.