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Ingredients
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract. For centuries, the Aloe vera, or Aloe barbadensis planthas been used by cultures for its beneficial effects on human health (1). Today aloe vera leaf extract continues to be used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent, which acts both to lubricate the skin surface and to increase water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air (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), Aloe barbadensis leaf extract is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (3).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Emprizone® gel
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
References
1. The Merck Index. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc., 1996.
2. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 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- Aminomethyl propanol
Aminomethyl propanol
Aminomethyl propanol is a chemical compound used to adjust the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of skin 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), aminomethyl propanol is 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. 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- Astragalus gummifer gum
Astragalus gummifer gum
Astragalus gummifer gum comes from the stems and branches of the flowering plant Astragalus gummifer. The raw gum is made up of a mixture of two polysaccharides. It is used to increase the thickness of skin care products, for fragrance and to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures (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), Astragalus gummifer gum is 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. 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- C12-15 alkyl benzoate
C12-15 alkyl benzoate
C12-15 alkyl benzoate is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1).
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.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Camellia oleifera leaf extract
Camellia oleifera leaf extract
Camellia oleifera leaf extract. Camellia oleifera is a large shrub or small tree native to China, commonly called Tea-Oil Camellia. Extract made from the leaves of Tea-Oil Camellia is used in topical formulations as a skin conditioning agent and as a cosmetic astringent, which induces a tightening or tingling sensation of the skin (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:
References
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
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- Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is extracted from coconut oil and palm oil and is used in skin care and cosmetic products to stabilize mixtures, including oil-in-water mixtures (1). Caprylic/capric triglyceride may also be used as a skin conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (2). Medium chain triglycerides such as caprylic/capric triglyceride are listed in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Inactive Ingredients Guide as 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. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Washington, DC: Pharmaceutical Press and American Pharmacists Assn, 2006.
2. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.3. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.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- Cetearyl alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol is an organic alcohol that stabilizes oil-in-water mixtures, acts as a foam booster and is used to thicken the texture of 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), cetearyl alcohol is 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. 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- Cetyl alcohol
Cetyl alcohol
Cetyl alcohol is an organic compound that stabilizes oil-in-water mixtures, acts as a foam booster and fragrance component, and is used to thicken the texture and improve the appearance of 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), cetyl alcohol is 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. 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- 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- 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- Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract
Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract
Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) root extract is obtained from the roots of the wild yam plant, Dioscorea villosa. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (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), Dioscorea villosa root extract is 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. 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- Disodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA, a salt of the chelating agent ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), binds to and inactivates metal ions to prevent the deterioration of 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), disodium EDTA is 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. 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- Emu oil (Dromiceius)
Emu oil (Dromiceius)
Emu oil (Dromiceius) is the oil obtained from the fat of the emu, Domaius novaehollandiae, a bird native to Australia. Emu oil is use 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).
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.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan
Galactoarabinan, or arabinogalactan,is a polysaccharide extracted for commercial uses from the bark of the Eastern and Western Larch trees, Larix larcinia and Larix occidentalis. It is used in skin care products as a fragrance and as an ingredient that dries to form a thin coating on the skin (1).
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.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Ghatti gum
Ghatti gum
Ghatti gum, a mixture of complex polysaccharides, comes from the bark of Anogeissus latifolia, a large tree native to India and Sri Lanka. Ghatti gum is used in supplements, foods, drugs and cosmetics. It contains as much as 80% soluble dietary fiber (1). Gum ghatti is also used to aid in mixing skin care product ingredients.
Most gums are believed to be largely degraded in the colon (2). Test tube studies have demonstrated the fermentation of ghatti gum by the beneficial human bacteria species Bifidobacterium (3), (4). Ghatti gum is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is permitted for use as a food (21CFR184.1333).This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Advanced Ambrotose® capsules
• Advanced Ambrotose® powder
• AmbroStart® drink mix
• Ambrotose AO® capsules
• Ambrotose® Complex capsules
• Ambrotose® Complex powder
• CardioBALANCE® capsules
• Catalyst™ caplets
• EM•PACT®
• Emprizone® gel
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• GlycoBears® tablets
• Manna-C™ capsules
• MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
• Optimal Support Packets
• Phyt-Aloe® capsules or powder
• PLUS™ caplets
• SPORT™ capsules
References
1. Glicksman M. Gum Ghatti (Indian gum). In: Glicksman M, ed. Food Hydrocolloids. Boca Raton: CRC Press 1983:31-7.
2. Hill MJ. Bacterial fermentation of complex carbohydrate in the human colon. Eur J Cancer Prev 1995;4:353-8.
3. Crociani F, Alessandrini A, Mucci MM, Biavati B. Degradation of complex carbohydrates by Bifidobacterium spp. Int J Food Microbiol 1994;24:199-210.
4. Salyers AA, West SE, Vercellotti JR, Wilkins TD. Fermentation of mucins and plant polysaccharides by anaerobic bacteria from the human colon. Appl Environ Microbiol 1977;34:529-33.
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- Glyceryl stearate
Glyceryl stearate
Glyceryl stearate is an organic compound that has multiple uses in cosmetic products. It aids in mixing oil and water, it stabilizes mixtures and it acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance (1). Glyceryl stearate 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- Hedera helix (ivy) extract
Hedera helix (ivy) extract
Hedera 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:
References
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
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- Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol)
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:
References
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• 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- Hordeum distichon (barley) extract
Hordeum distichon (barley) extract
Hordeum 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:
References
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
- Lactic acid
Lactic acid
Lactic acid is derived from the fermentation of milk or carbohydrates from nondairy sources. Lactic acid has many functions in cosmetics and personal care products. It can be used as a fragrance component and to adjust pH (the acidity or alkalinity), 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). 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), lactic acid is 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. 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- Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil is the oil obtained from the flowering lavender plant, Lavandula angustifolia. It is used for fragrance and as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products (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:
References
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
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- Magnesium aluminum silicate
Magnesium aluminum silicate
Magnesium aluminum silicate is a naturally occurring mineral used to prevent clumping, to thicken the texture and to increase the opaqueness of 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), magnesium aluminum silicate is 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. 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- Niacinamide
Niacinamide
Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide, is a form of the B-complex vitamin niacin, or vitamin B3. It is the principal form of niacin used in dietary supplements and fortified foods (1). Niacinamide is approved for use as a food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2).
Niacinamide is also used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent (3). 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), niacinamide is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (4).This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Catalyst™ caplets
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• GlycoBears® tablets
• GlycoSlim® chocolate meal replacement
• GlycoSlim® vanilla meal replacement
References
1. PDR for Nutritional Supplements. Montvale, NJ: Physicians' Desk Reference, Inc, 2008.
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.
4. 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- P-anisic acid
p-anisic acid
P-anisic acid is an organic compound used as a fragrance component in cosmetics and personal care products (1).
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.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- PEG-100 stearate
PEG-100 stearate
PEG-100 stearate is an organic compound used in cosmetics and personal care products as a cleansing agent with soap-like properties (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), PEG-100 stearate is 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. 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- 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- Ruscus aculeatus root extract
Ruscus aculeatus root extract
Ruscus aculeatus root extract is obtained from the roots of the Ruscus aculeatus plant, commonly called Butcher’s Broom. 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.
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.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Silybum marianum extract
Silybum marianum extract
Silybum marianum extract is obtained from the Silybum marianum plant, commonly known as milk thistle or lady’s thistle. 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.
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.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Stearic acid
Stearic acid
Stearic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is found in animal and vegetable fats. In dietary supplements, it is typically a combination of stearic and palmitic acids. Stearic acid is used as a lubricantin capsules and tablets and is also used widely in cosmetics and food products (1). It is used in topical formulations to assist in mixing ingredients and to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures (2).
Stearic acid is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) (21CFR184.1090) and is generally regarded as a nontoxic and nonirritating material (1). It is also included in the U.S. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide as safe to use in the amounts present in our products (3).This ingredient can be found in the following products:
References
• Ambrotose® Complex capsules
• Catalyst™ caplets
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
• GlycoBears® tablets
• MannaCLEANSE™ caplets
• Optimal Support Packets
• Phyt-Aloe® capsules or powder
• PLUS™ caplets
References
1. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Gurnee, IL: Pharmaceutical Press, 2006.
2. International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Washington, D.C.: The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, 2006.
3. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.
Last updated March, 2009
Print This Ingredient- Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract
Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract
Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract is obtained from the Trifolium pratense plant, commonly called Red Clover. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a fragrance component (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:
References
• FIRM with Ambrotose® cream
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- 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
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