041 Intense Moisturizer

Ingredients

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  Aqua

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  Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil

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  Cetyl Alcohol

  

  Cetyl alcohol is a long chain organic alcohol; according to the PETA's Caring Consumer guide, this ingredient can be of either animal or plant origin.

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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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  Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

  Oil obtained from the nuts of Macadamia ternifolia.

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  Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

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

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  Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

  Shea butter is a vegetable fat obtained from the fruit of a tree native to Africa, Butyrospermum parkii. Shea butter is primarily composed of fatty acids such as stearic and oleic acids.

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  Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

  Aloe vera juice is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis.

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  Isoamyl Laurate

  

  Isoamyl Laurate is an ester of isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid.

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  Glyceryl Caprylate

  

  Glyceryl Caprylate is a monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid.

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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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  Ascorbyl Palmitate

  

  Ascorbyl Palmitate is a compound composed of of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and palmitic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid.

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  Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

  

  

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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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  P-Anisic Acid

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  Tocopherol

  

  

  Tocopherols are a class of naturally occurring chemical compounds related to Vitamin E

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  Levulinic Acid

  

  Levulinic Acid is an organic acid.

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  Sodium Levulinate

  

  Sodium Levulinate is a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid (q.v.).

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  Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

  

  Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus.

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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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  Potassium Hydroxide

  Potassium Hydroxide is a caustic inorganic base.

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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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  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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  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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  Linalool

  Linalool is a terpene.

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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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  Citral

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

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  Eugenol

  Eugenol is a naturally occuring scent chemical found in clove oil; also manufactured synthetically. Has been associated with allergies and contact dermatitis.

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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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  Sodium Benzoate

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

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  Potassium Sorbate

  Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt of sorbic acid, a naturally occuringantimicrobial compound; used as a preservative