Balancing Toning Essence

Ingredients

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  Water

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  Leuconostoc/radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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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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  Zinc Pca

  

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

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  Lactobacillus/dipteryx Odorata Seed Ferment Filtrate

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  Inulin

  Inulin is a polysaccharide.

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  Lactobacillus

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

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  Phyllanthus Emblica Extract

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

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  Ascorbyl Glucoside

  

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

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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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  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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  Arginine

  

  

  Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid.

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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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  Colloidal Gold

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  Lactobacillus Ferment

  

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

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  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.

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  Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

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

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  Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

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

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  Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

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

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  Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract

  

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

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  Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

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

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  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.

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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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  Carrageenan

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

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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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  Saccharide Isomerate

  

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

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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.