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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- Citric acid
Citric acid
Citric acid occurs naturally in a number of plant species, including lemons and pineapples. It is also found naturally in the human body, mainly in the bones. In food products, citric acid is used as a flavor enhancer for its tart, acidic taste. As an excipient, it is used primarily to adjust the pH (the acidity or alkalinity) of a product (1). It is also used in skin care products for fragrance (2). Citric acid is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and is approved for use as a food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (3). It is also included in the U.S. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide as safe to use in the amounts present in our products (4).
This ingredient can be found in the following products:
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• AmbroStart® drink mix
• Ambrotose AO® capsules
• EM•PACT®
• FiberSlim™ capsules
• GlycoBears® tablets
• MannaBears™ supplement
• Optimal Support Packets
• PhytoBurst® Nutritional Chews
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. Food and Drug Administration. EAFUS: A Food Additive Database. http://www.foodsafety.gov/~dms/eafus.html. 10-17-2008. 12-4-2008.
4. FDA Inactive Ingredients Guide. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/iig/index.cfm. 2007.
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- 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- 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- 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- 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- Hydrogenated lecithin
Hydrogenated lecithin
Hydrogenated lecithin. Lecithins are essential components of cell membranes and are usually obtained from vegetable products such as peanut and soybean oil (1). Hydrogenated lecithin is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent and to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures (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), hydrogenated lecithin is safe to use in the amounts present in our products (3).
ReferencesReferences
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. 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- 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- Hydroxyproline
Hydroxyproline
Hydroxyproline is an amino acid that can be formed in the human body. 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- 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- Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate is an organic compound used in skin 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).
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- Polyglutamic acid
Polyglutamic acid
Polyglutamic acid is a synthetic polymer used as a skin conditioning agent in 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- 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- Sodium carboxymethyl dextran
Sodium carboxymethyl dextran
Sodium carboxymethyl dextran is an organic compound that aids in mixing ingredients, to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures, and to thicken the texture of skin 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- Sodium citrate
Sodium citrate
Sodium citrate is a salt of citric acid. It is used in foods, cosmetics and personal care products to adjust pH (the acidity or alkalinity), and it is also used in skin care products for fragrance (1). Sodium citrate 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- 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
- 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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