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Ingredients
Aminoethanesulfinic acidAminoethanesulfinic acid
Aminoethanesulfinic Acid, also called hypotaurine, is an amino acid with antioxidant activities (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. Aruoma OI, Halliwell B, Hoey BM, Butler J. The antioxidant action of taurine, hypotaurine and their metabolic precursors. Biochem J 1988;256:251-5.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Artemia extract
Artemia extract
Artemia extract is obtained from small shellfish inhabiting salt waters throughout the world. Artemia extracts have water-binding capacities, antioxidant activities that protect against cell damage from free radicals, and may also protect the skin from UV stress and reduce the appearance of wrinkles (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. Claude DF, Nouha D, Atsushi T. New multifunctional & compatible anti-aging cosmetic ingredient "Artemia Extract". Fragr J 2005;33:74-80 (abstr).
Last updated March, 2009
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).
ReferencesReferences
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- Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract is made from the leaves of green tea. Animal and human studies have demonstrated the antioxidant activity of green tea, offering protection for the skin against damage from free radicals (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. Yusuf N, Irby C, Katiyar SK, Elmets CA. Photoprotective effects of green tea polyphenols. Photodermatol.Photoimmunol.Photomed. 2007;23:48-56.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Caprylyl glycol
Caprylyl glycol
Caprylyl glycol is a chemical compound which is used as a skin conditioning agent in skin care products. It acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Carbomer
Carbomer
Carbomer is the name given to a group of synthetically derived chemical compounds that are used in skin care products to assist in the mixing of ingredients (1). Various carbomers are 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
• Emprizone® gel
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Ceramide 1
Ceramide 1
Ceramide 1. Ceramides are lipids, a category of chemical compounds that are insoluble in water. Lipids are major components of human cell membranes, and ceramides are major components of skin cells. Ceramides contribute to the skin's water-repellent and water-retaining properties (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. Coderch L, Lopez O, de la MA, Parra JL. Ceramides and skin function. Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4:107-29.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Ceramide 3
Ceramide 3
Ceramide 3. Ceramides are lipids, a category of chemical compounds that are insoluble in water. Lipids are major components of human cell membranes, and ceramides are major components of skin cells. Ceramides contribute to the skin's water-repellent and water-retaining properties (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. Coderch L, Lopez O, de la MA, Parra JL. Ceramides and skin function. Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4:107-29.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Ceramide 6 II
Ceramide 6 II
Ceramide 6 II. Ceramides are lipids, a category of chemical compounds that are insoluble in water. Lipids are major components of human cell membranes, and ceramides are major components of skin cells. Ceramides contribute to the skin's water-repellent and water-retaining properties (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. Coderch L, Lopez O, de la MA, Parra JL. Ceramides and skin function. Am J Clin Dermatol 2003;4:107-29.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Cholesterol
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a sterol found in all human body tissues and is necessary for the normal functioning of cell membranes. It is used in skin care products to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures and as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1). Cholesterol 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
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Cyclopentasiloxane (also known as cyclomethicone) is a chemical compound that aids in mixing skin care products, and is a skin conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1). Cyclomethicone 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).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Dimethicone is a mixture of closely related chemical compounds which is used in skin care products as an anti-foaming agent (1). Dimethicone is generally regarded as nontoxic and nonirritating, although it may cause temporary eye irritation (2). 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), dimethicone is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (3).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
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, 2006.3. 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- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate is a salt of glycyrrhizic acid, a natural compound isolated from licorice plants. Glycyrrhizic acid is used for fragrance and as a skin conditioning agent in 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), glycyrrhizic acid is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).
ReferencesReferences
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- Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexylglycerin (also named octoxyglycerin) is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Farnesol
Farnesol
Farnesol is an organic alcohol used in cosmetics primarily for fragrance (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
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
• Emprizone® gel
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
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 March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Glycine soja (soybean) seed extract
Glycine soja (soybean) seed extract
Glycine soja (soybean) seed extract is just what its name suggests: an extract of the seeds of the soybean 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.
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Glycosyl trehalose
Glycosyl trehalose
Glycosyl trehalose is a form of trehalose, a disaccharide composed of two glucose units prepared from liquefied starch. Glycosyl trehalose is used in cosmetics as a stabilizing agent 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).
ReferencesReferences
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 oil
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
Helianthus 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).
ReferencesReferences
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 March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Hericium erinaceum (mushroom) extract
Hericium erinaceum (mushroom) extract
Hericium erinaceum (mushroom) extract is an extract from the mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, and is a popular herb medicine in China. It is used as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products.
References- Hydrogenated starch hydrosylate
Hydrogenated starch hydrosylate
Hydrogenated starch hydrosylate is made from corn syrup. 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).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer is a synthetic polymer used to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures and to control the appearance and thickness of cosmetics and personal care products (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Iris florentina root extract
Iris florentina root extract
Iris florentina root extract is a plant root extract used as a fragrance component in cosmetics and personal care products (1). Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Kjellmaniella gyrata extract
Kjellmaniella gyrata extract
Kjellmaniella gyrata extract is an extract from the species of brown algae, Kjellmaniella gyrata. Algae extracts are commonly used in cosmetics. Kjellmaniella gyrata extract is used in skin care products as a skin conditioning agent (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Pentylene glycol
Pentylene glycol
Pentylene glycol is used in cosmetics and personal care products to aid in mixing ingredients and as a skin conditioning agent (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Phellodendron amurense bark extract
Phellodendron amurense bark extract
Phellodendron amurense bark extract is an extract of the powdered bark of the tree, Phellodendron amurense. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.
References- Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine
Phytosphingosine is a lipid occurring naturally in the outermost layer of the skin. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate is an organic compound used in skin care products as a skin conditioning agent and to aid in stabilizing oil-in-water mixtures (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 60 is an organic compound used in skin care products as a fragrance and to aid in stabilizing oil-in-water mixtures (1). Polysorbate 60 is listed in the U.S. Food and Drug Association (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
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
References
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
2. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Sodium lauroyl lactylate
Sodium lauroyl lactylate
Sodium lauroyl lactylate is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Squalane
Squalane
Squalane is obtained by hydrogenation of olive oil or other natural oils. In cosmetics and personal care products, it 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 (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), squalane is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (2).
ReferencesReferences
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 April, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Tocopheryl acetate
Tocopheryl acetate
Tocopheryl acetate is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning agent. It also has antioxidant activities (1).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Emprizone® gel
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- Trehalose
Trehalose
Trehalose is a disaccharide prepared from liquefied starch. 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).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Water (Aqua)
Water (Aqua)
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Emprizone® gel
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
- Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced from the fermentation of plant carbohydrates by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is commonly added to foods, where it serves as a stabilizing agent and a thickener (1). Xanthan gum is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a food additive (21CFR172.695) (2).
Xanthan gum is also used as a skin conditioning agent, to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures and to thicken the texture of cosmetics and personal care products (3).This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Ambrotose AO® capsules
• FiberSlim™ capsules
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• GlycoSlim® chocolate meal replacement
• GlycoSlim® vanilla meal replacement
• Optimal Support Packets
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.
3. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Yeast extract (Faex)
Yeast extract (Faex)
Yeast extract is an extract of yeast which is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (1).
ReferencesReferences
1. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
Last updated March, 2009
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