Hedera helix (ivy) extractHedera helix (ivy) extract is obtained from the leaves and stems of the ivy plant, Hedera helix. In cosmetics and personal care products, ivy 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:
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
References
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006. Last updated March, 2009 Print This Ingredient
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oilHelianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the common sunflower. Sunflower oil is 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 (1). Sunflower oil is generally regarded as relatively nontoxic and nonirritating when used in cosmetics and personal care products (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
• Body Lotion
• Day Moisturizer
• Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
References
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
Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol)1,2-Hexanediol is an organic alcohol used to aid in mixing of skin care products (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• Emprizone® gel
References
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006. Last updated March, 2009 Print This Ingredient
Hordeum distichon (barley) extractHordeum distichon (barley) extract is obtained from the whole barley plant, Hordeum distichon. It is used in a number of different personal care products, including moisturizers and eye creams. 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:
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
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Horehound (aerial part)Horehound, Marrubium vulgare, is an herb native to Europe and Asia. The flowers and dried leaves have been used orally since ancient Egypt and traditionally by Native American and Australian Aboriginal cultures. Horehound contains vitamin C and a number of phytochemicals, including alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols and tannins (1). Horehound and horehound extract are considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in foods by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
• Manna-C™ capsules
References
References
1. Natural Standard Database. www.naturalstandard.com. 2009.
2. Food and Drug Administration. EAFUS: A Food Additive Database. http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/eafus.html. 10-17-2008. 12-4-2008. Last updated April, 2009 Print This Ingredient
Hydrolyzed rice flourHydrolyzed rice flour. Rice flour is made from grinding the raw grain of white or brown rice, Oryza sativa. It is hydrolyzed by adding enzymes to break down a portion of the rice starch into dextrose and a portion of the rice protein into smaller peptide fragments. Hydrolyzed rice flour can be used as a sweetener and/or to improve the texture of foods.
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
• GlycoBears® tablets
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Hydroxypropyl celluloseHydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a derivative of cellulose that is water-soluble. HPC is used in food products as a thickener and to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures. It is also used in oral formulations (i.e. capsules and tablets) as a binder and to assist in disintegration (1). Hydroxypropyl cellulose is an approved food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
• MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
References
References
1. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Washington, DC: Pharmaceutical Press and American Pharmacists Assn, 2006.
2. Food and Drug Administration. EAFUS: A Food Additive Database. http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/eafus.html. 10-17-2008. 12-4-2008. Last updated March, 2009 Print This Ingredient
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseHydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), also known as hypromellose, is a derivative of cellulose. In oral products, HPMC is primarily used as a binder and for encapsulation as an alternative to animal-derived gelatin. In foods, it is used as a thickener and to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures (1). Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is an approved food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
• MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
References
References
1. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Washington, DC: Pharmaceutical Press and American Pharmacists Assn, 2006.
2. Food and Drug Administration. EAFUS: A Food Additive Database. http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/eafus.html. 10-17-2008. 12-4-2008. Last updated March, 2009 Print This Ingredient
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