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ingredient analysis a-z
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
A phytoactive anti-irritant that soothes
and calms the skin.
Homosalate
Broad spectrum sunscreen.
Honey (Mel)
A humectant from the nectar of flowers.
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract
Derived from the fruit of the Hop plant,
aids in wound healing and soothing
irritation.
Hydrastis Canadensis (Golden Seal)
Extract
Derived from the plant Rhizome; used
for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
properties.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Derived from Ricinus Communis (Castor)
Seed. Used as a skin conditioning agent.
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Derived from Cocos Nucifera (Coconut)
Oil. Used as a skin conditioning agent.
Hydrolyzed Algin
Derived from Algae or Seaweed. A
humectant and conditioning agent that
may be combined with Zinc Sulfate
to regulate sebum levels, inhibit acne
bacteria and reduce irritation.
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
A mixture of plant derived components
similar to the natural Glycosaminoglycan
molecules found in the skin’s extracellular
matrix. Contains primarily
Hyaluronic Acid, lipids and sugars.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Skin conditioning agent derived from
Soybean. Firms and conditions skin.
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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Smaller fragments of Wheat Protein that
condition skin.
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic
Acid
Synthetic avenanthramide (Oat active)
used to boost the efficacy of natural Oat.
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
A carbohydrate compound used as a
diluting ingredient for powders; used as
a thickener in creams and liquids.
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
St. John’s Wort, anti-inflammatory and
astringent properties.
Hyssopus Officinalis Extract
Essential oil used for its fragrance and
skin conditioning properties.
I
Ilex Paraguariensis Powder
Liquid from fresh leaves of Eucalyptus
Tree. Used as an antiseptic.
Iron Oxides
Natural earth minerals that provide
coloration to formula.
Isodecyl Salicylate
The ester of Decyl Alcohol (a surfactant)
and Salicylic Acid, used to stimulate
cell renewal.
Isododecane
An emollient that smooths skin.
Isohexadecane
Used as an emulsifier and thickening
agent in cosmetics.
J
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
An extract of the Jasmine flower. Used
for fragrance. Provides moisturizing,
soothing and healing properties.
Excellent for sensitized skin.
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed or Shell
Powder
From the Noix de Grenoble walnut, a rich
source of bioflavonoids that scavenge
free radicals, protecting the skin against
further environmental aggressions.
Juniperus Virginiana (Juniper) Oil
Antiseptic used as an astringent.
Helps clear and tone.
K
Kaolin
A white powder clay, obtained from
Kaoling Hill in Southeast China. Used
for its oil-absorbing properties. Helps
refine pores and clear congestion.
L
Lactamide MEA
A gentle skin conditioning agent.
Lactic Acid
Retextures skin’s surface and stimulates
cell renewal and cell turnover. An
alpha hydroxy acid, that diminishes
the cohesion of surface cells and
subsequently, prevents the thickening
of the Stratum Corneum by inducing
exfoliation. Helps control melanin
synthesis, hydrates skin and stimulates
ceramide production.
Lactose
A milk sugar with exfoliation capabilities.