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ingredient analysis a-z
Chrysanthemum Parthenium
(Feverfew) Extract
An herb derived from Southeast Asia.
A member of the Chamomile family with
cooling and analgesic properties.
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark
Powder or Extract
Fragrant extract and oil from the dried
bark of cultivated trees. Excellent for
treating acne.
Citric Acid
A preservative and pH adjuster.
Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit
Extract
Contains Citrulline an alpha amino acid
that is essential to the functioning of
several important proteins including
basic histones and filaggin, which forms
a critical part of the skin’s own water
based moisturizing complex.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit
Oil or Extract
An antiseptic essential oil that also
provides a natural fragrance. Also a
source of Vitamin C.
Citrus Aurantifolia Dulcis
(Orange Peel) Oil
A natural fragrant essential oil excellent
for use on sensitive, irritated skin.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter
Orange) Flower Extract or Oil
A pale yellow volatile oil expressed from
the fresh peel of a species of citrus and
used as a natural fragrance.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange)
Fruit or Flower Extract
A fragrant floral extract excellent for
use on sensitive, irritated skin.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit
Extract and Peel
A fruit extract rich in flavonoids that
inhibit Tyrosinase; a natural source of
Vitamin C that inhibits melanogenesis.
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon)
Peel Extract, Oil or Fruit Extract
A natural source of Vitamin C and
antioxidant bioflavonoids. Protects skin
against damage from reactive ozone.
Used as an anti-inflammatory.
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange)
Peel Oil
Soothing, sedating oil; provides toning
action to skin.
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Brighteners that help control melanin
biosynthesis to help even out skin tone
and control hyperpigmentation.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A gentle surfactant that cleanses the
skin; leaves it soft and supple.
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium
Chloride Phosphate
A very mild anti-microbial.
Coco-Glucoside
A gentle surfactant agent derived from
coconut.
Colloidal Oatmeal
A complex fraction containing proteins,
lipids, carbohydrates and beta-glucan,
derived from grinding Oat Grain.
Soothes skin while gently aiding in the
microfoliation process.
Corallina Officinalis Extract
A calcified Red Seaweed rich in calcium
and micronutrients. Promotes cellular
cohesion, promoting an improved tissue
architecture and firming effect to skin.
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Mushroom extract that reduces short
and long term skin redness and
inflammation.
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander)
Fruit Oil or Powder
An essential oil with stimulating/warming
properties.
Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning agent extracted from
the Hazelnut tree.
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Also know as sea fennel high radical
scavenging activity and antioxidant
properties.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber)
Fruit Extract
A cooling, healing agent that soothes
irritated skin.
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Essential oil derived from the Cypress
Tree that is used for its aromatic
properties.
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root
Extract
Derived from an East Indian herb.
Used for its antiseptic properties and
fragrance.
Cyclodextrin
A carrier vehicle for essential oils and
other actives.
Cyclomethicone
A Silicone skin adherent. Reinforces the
barrier layer of skin.
Cyclopentasiloxane
An emollient Silicone that provides a
silky, smooth feel to skin. Reinforces
the barrier layer of skin.
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