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Ingredients
3-aminopropanol3-aminopropanol
3-aminopropanol is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products to aid in the mixing of ingredients.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
- Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is an organic compound used to stabilize the mixing of ingredients and to increase the thickness of cosmetics and personal care products (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Day Moisturizer
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Allantoin
Allantoin
Allantoin is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), allantoin is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Emprizone® gel
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/ReferenceTable.pdf. 7-31-2008.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder is the powder obtained from the freeze-dried gel of the leaves of the aloe vera plant, Aloe barbadensis.
For centuries, the plant aloe vera has been used by cultures for its beneficial effects on human health (1). Today aloe vera gel continues to be used in supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmetics. Aloe leaves consist of two major parts, the outer leaf epidermis and the inner leaf gel, which are very different in their chemical composition and properties. Aloe gel is obtained from the inner portion of the leaves. Aloe gel is rich in nutrients and contains an abundant supply of glycoproteins and mono-, oligo- and polysaccharides. Monosaccharide constituents include glucose, mannose, galacturonic acid, glucuronic acid, galactose, arabinose, fucose, glucosamine, fructose, rhamnose and xylose (2).
Much of the health benefits observed by the use of aloe vera gel may be attributed to its high molecular weight polysaccharides. Before a process was developed to stabilize aloe vera gel or extracts, fresh preparations were regarded as being required for any therapeutic efficacy (3). It has now been shown that careful drying of aloe vera gel can retain the polysaccharide content important for producing many of its health benefits (4).
Today, aloe vera gel continues to be used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent, which acts both to lubricate the skin surface and to increase water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air (5). According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), Aloe barbadensis leaf extractis safe to use in the amounts present in our products (6).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Creme
References
1. The Merck Index. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc., 1996.
2. Duncan, C., Ramberg, J., and Sinnott, R. Striking differences in Aloe vera gel carbohydrate composition, molecular weight and particle size distributions following processing will not be addressed by dietary supplement GMPs. Poster Presentation at the 5th Annual Natural Supplements Conference, January 17-20, 2008, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, San Diego, California.
3. Gjerstad G, Riner TD. Current status of aloe as a cure-all. Am J Pharm Sci Support Public Health 1968;140:58-64.
4. Ni Y, Turner D, Yates KM, Tizard I. Isolation and characterization of structural components of Aloe vera L. leaf pulp. Int J Immunopharmacol. 2004;4:1745-55.
5. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
6. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/PublicationsListDec2009.pdf . 2009.
Last updated June, 2012
Print This Ingredient- Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
Avena sativa (oat) kernel extract is an extract of the kernels of the oat plant, Avena sativa. It is used in skin care products as an antioxidant and a skin-conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Benzoic acid
Benzoic acid
Benzoic acid is an organic acid used for fragrance, to adjust the pH (the acidity or alkalinity) and to preserve the quality of cosmetics and personal care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), benzoic acid is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 dimethicone
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 dimethicone
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 dimethicone is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning agent that slows the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface as well as aids in stabilizing oil-in-water mixtures (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Butylene glycol
Butylene glycol
Butylene glycol is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products to assist in mixing of ingredients or to reduce the thickness of liquids (1). According to the Cosmetics Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association, that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), butylene glycol is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/ReferenceTable.pdf. 7-31-2008.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter)
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter)
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter). Shea butter is a fat obtained from the fruit of the Karite tree, Butyrospermum parkii. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (1). One of its actions is to slow the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- C13-14 isoparaffin
C13-14 isoparaffin
C13-14 isoparaffin is a mixture of organic compounds that aids in the dissolving and mixing of ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
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• Day Moisturizer
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is extracted from coconut oil and palm oil and is used in skin care and cosmetic products to stabilize mixtures, including oil-in-water mixtures (1). Caprylic/capric triglyceride may also be used as a skin conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (2). Medium chain triglycerides such as caprylic/capric triglyceride are listed in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Inactive Ingredients Guide as safe to use in the amounts present in our products (3).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Washington, DC: Pharmaceutical Press and American Pharmacists Assn, 2006.
2. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.3. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Cinnamomum cassia bark extract
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract is an extract of the dried bark of the cassia plant, Cinnamomum cassia, a species of cinnamon commonly referred to as Chinese cinnamon. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
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• Multiphase Serum
References
1. Personal Care Products Council. Personal Care Products Council On-Line INFOBASE. http://online.personalcarecouncil.org/jsp/Home.jsp. 2010. 1-14-2010.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Commiphora mukul resin extract
Commiphora mukul resin extract
Commiphora mukul resin extract, also known as guggul, is derived from the resin of the small thorny plant, Commiphora mukul, known as mukul myrrh. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. Personal Care Products Council. Personal Care Products Council On-Line INFOBASE. http://online.personalcarecouncil.org/jsp/Home.jsp. 2010. 1-14-2010.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Cyclomethicone
Cyclomethicone
Cyclomethicone is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products to aid in the dissolving of ingredients and as a skin-conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), cyclomethicone is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Day Moisturizer
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane is an organic compound used to aid in the dissolving of ingredients in skin care products and as a skin-conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Disodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA, a salt of the chelating agent ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), binds to and inactivates metal ions to prevent the deterioration of cosmetics and personal care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), disodium EDTA is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Emprizone® gel
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/ReferenceTable.pdf. 7-31-2008.Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the fireweed plant, Epilobium angustifolium. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used as a skin-conditioning agent (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin (also named octoxyglycerin) is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Day Moisturizer
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan, or arabinogalactan,is a polysaccharide extracted for commercial uses from the bark of the Eastern and Western Larch trees, Larix larcinia and Larix occidentalis. Monosaccharide constituents include galactose, arabinose, glucose and mannose (1). It is used in skin care products as a fragrance and as an ingredient that dries to form a thin coating on the skin (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Emprizone® gel
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. Luta G, Duncan C, Sinnott R. Chemical characterization of polysaccharide-rich ingredients from Aloe vera, Larix laricina and Larix occidentalis, and Undaria pinnatifida. Presented at the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine's 6th Annual Natural Supplements Conference, San Diego, California.January 22-25, 2009. 2009.
2. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated January, 2011
Print This Ingredient- Glycerin
Glycerin
Glycerin is a chemical compound used in skin care products and cosmetics as a humectant, that is, a skin conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air. Glycerin also acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1). It is included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Inactive Ingredients Guide as safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Day Moisturizer
• Emprizone® gel
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Washington, DC: Pharmaceutical Press and American Pharmacists Assn, 2006.
2. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Glyceryl linoleate
Glyceryl linoleate
Glyceryl linoleate is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products to aid in stabilizing oil-in-water mixtures and as a skin-conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), glyceryl linoleate is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Hydroxyethylcellulose
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Hydroxyethylcellulose is an organic compound used as a film former, to aid in the mixing of ingredients and to increase the thickness of cosmetics and personal care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), hydroxyethylcellulose is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Laureth-7
Laureth-7
Laureth-7 is an organic compound that aids in the mixing of ingredients in skin care products (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Day Moisturizer
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Medicago sativa (alfalfa) extract
Medicago sativa (alfalfa) extract
Medicago sativa (alfalfa) extract is an extract of the whole alfalfa plant, Medicago sativa. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products for fragrance (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Montmorillonite
Montmorillonite
Montmorillonite is a mineral-rich clay used to stabilize the mixing of ingredients and to improve the appearance, thickness and consistency of skin care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), montmorillonite is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Ophiopogon japonicus root extract
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract is an extract of the roots of the plant, Ophiopogon japonicas, commonly known as mondo, or monkey, grass. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Panthenol
Panthenol
Panthenol is a form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) used as a conditioning agent in personal care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), panthenol is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is an organic compound used for fragrance and to preserve the quality of cosmetics and personal care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), phenoxyethanol is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Polyacrylamide
Polyacrylamide
Polyacrylamide is an organic compound used as a film former and to improve the consistency of cosmetics and personal care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), polyacrylamide is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Day Moisturizer
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Polyquaternium-51
Polyquaternium-51
Polyquaternium-51 is an organic salt that is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a film former and as a skin-conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Potassium sorbate
Potassium sorbate
Potassium sorbate is an organic salt that is used for fragrance and to preserve the quality of skin care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), potassium sorbate is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Poterium officinale (burnet) root extract
Poterium officinale (burnet) root extract
Poterium officinale (burnet) root extract is an extract of the great burnet plant, Poterium officinale or Sanguisorba officinalis, a flowering herb native to Europe, North Africa and temperate regions of Asia. In cosmetics and personal care products, Poterium officinale root extract is used as a skin-conditioning agent (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate is an organic salt used for fragrance and to preserve the quality of skin care products (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), sodium benzoate is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Sodium hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate is an organic compound used as a skin conditioning agent (1). It is generally regarded as a relatively nontoxic and nonirritant material (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Emprizone® gel
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Washington, DC: Pharmaceutical Press and American Pharmacists Assn, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Sodium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide is an inorganic base used to adjust the pH (the acidity or alkalinity) and to alter the natural properties of skin care products (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Day Moisturizer
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Sodium metabisulfite
Sodium metabisulfite
Sodium metabisulfite is an inorganic salt used in cosmetics and personal care products for its antioxidant activity and its ability to donate electrons and/or hydrogen atoms in chemical reactions (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), sodium metabisulfite is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of the organic compound PCA. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), sodium PCA is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
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• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Spilanthes acmella flower extract
Spilanthes acmella flower extract
Spilanthes acmella flower extract is an extract of the flowers of the Spilanthes acmella plant, commonly known as the toothache or paracress plant. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning agent (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Sucrose palmitate
Sucrose palmitate
Sucrose palmitate is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products to aid in stabilizing oil-in-water mixtures and as a skin-conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Tocopherol
Tocopherol
Tocopherols, along with tocotrienols, are organic compounds collectively known as vitamin E. Natural tocopherols exist as a mixture of d-alpha-, d-beta-, d-gamma- and d-delta-isoforms, each having antioxidant activities (1). Tocopherols are present in many foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts and grains. They are considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in foods (21CFR182.3890) (2).
In cosmetics and personal care products, tocopherol is used as a skin conditioning agent that slows the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface (3). According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), tocopherol is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (4).This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Emprizone® gel
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. Yoshida Y, Saito Y, Jones LS, Shigeri Y. Chemical reactivities and physical effects in comparison between tocopherols and tocotrienols: physiological significance and prospects as antioxidants. J Biosci Bioeng. 2007;104:439-45.
2. Food and Drug Administration. EAFUS: A Food Additive Database. http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/eafus.html. 10-17-2008. 12-4-2008.
3. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
4. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/ReferenceTable.pdf. 7-31-2008.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Trehalose
Trehalose
Trehalose is a disaccharide prepared from liquefied starch. Its monosaccharide constituent is glucose. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated January, 2011
Print This Ingredient- Triacetin
Triacetin
Triacetin is an organic compound used in skin care products for fragrance and to aid in the dissolving and mixing of ingredients (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), triacetin is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Urea
Urea
Urea is an organic compound used to help control the pH (the acidity or alkalinity) of cosmetics and personal care products and as a skin-conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air (1). According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), urea is safe to use at the amounts present in our products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Table. http://www.cir-safety.org/staff_files/pdf4.pdf. 12-17-2009.
Last updated September, 2010
Print This Ingredient- Water (Aqua)
Water (Aqua)
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Emprizone® gel
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• Multiphase Serum
• Night Repair Crème
- Zingiber officinale (ginger) extract
Zingiber officinale (ginger) extract
Zingiber officinale (ginger) extract is an extract of the herb Zingiber officinale, more commonly known as ginger. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning agent (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Multiphase Serum
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated September, 2010
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