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ingredient analysis a-z
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit
Ferment Filtrate
Helps exfoliate surface cells to smooth,
enhance skin tone and eliminate dark
spots.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)
Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract or Oil
A natural analgesic effective in treating
dermatitis and oily skin problems.
Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
Lecithin
A natural antioxidant, emollient and
emulsifier. Egg Yolk is 8-9% Lecithin.
Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract
The lentil extract contains Vitamin B5
and trisaccharides assisting with tissue
repair and replenishing nutrients to the
skin.
Leucine
An essential amino acid, conditions skin.
Linoleic Acid
An essential fatty acid component
of Vitamin F. Skin conditioner and
smoothing agent that is critical for lipid
barrier function of stratum corneum.
Lupinus Albus (Lupin) Seed Extract
A member of the legume family. Used as
a humectant.
Lysine
An essential amino acid, used to
improve the condition of the skin.
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Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp)
A Brown Seaweed Extract, rich in
polysaccharides and amino acids, that
help moisturize and firm skin. Aids in
smoothing skin texture.
Madecassoside
A patented mixture of two compounds
from Centella Asiatica (AKA Gotu Kola)
that inhibit inflammatory mediators in
the skin while treating inflammation.
Helps normalize keratinocytes to control
development of flaky skin patches that
result from erratic cell proliferation due
to irritation while stimulating collagen
biosynthesis.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
An antioxidant and skin conditioning
ingredient. A stabilized form of Vitamin C,
linked to collagen synthesis.
Magnesium Sulfate
Part of the hydrolyzed algin complex that
maintains metalloenzymes (collagenase,
elastase, etc.) at optimum activity to
repair damaged skin tissue.
Mahonia Aquifolium Root Extract
Essential oil used for its astringent and
antiseptic properties.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract
A plant gel which is soothing, healing
and softening to skin. Excellent in
reducing inflammation.
Manganese Sulfate
Part of the hydrolyzed Algin complex
that maintains metalloenzymes
(collagenase, elastase, etc.) at optimum
activity to repair damaged skin tissue.
Mangiferia Indica (Mango) Fruit
Extract
Extract derived from Mango fruit, used
for its natural fragrance properties.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)
Extract or Leaf Oil
Used for its antiseptic, analgesic and
anti-bacterial properties, also aids in
healing and soothing the skin.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
or Oil
From the leaves and flowers of the Balm
Mint plant. Imparts an anti-bacterial
and anti-inflammatory action that has a
calming, soothing effect on the skin.
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil
A essential volatile oil obtained by steam
distillation from the fresh flowering
spearmint plant. Used as a natural
fragrance for cosmetics.
Menthol
Imparts a “cool” feeling to skin.
Derived from the Peppermint plant.
Has an anti-inflammatory, anti-itching
effect on skin.
Menthoxypropanediol
Provides a cooling, soothing effect
to skin.
Methyl Gluceth-20
A humectant.
Mica (CI 77019)
Any of a group of minerals that are
found in crystallized, thin, elastic
sheets that can be spread easily.
Ground and widely used as a lubricant,
coloring in cosmetics and to create
an iridescence.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
A plant-derived cellulose powder that
binds other ingredients in a formula.
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