Glossary of Terms
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Acetyl Gloucosamine |
Brightens complexion; helps minimize appearance of skin discoloration and age spots |
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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Seed Extract |
Visibly diminishes undereye bags and puffiness; enhances the appearance of skin tone and firmness |
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Algae (Laminaria digitata) Extract |
Supports collagen through moisturization to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract |
Helps moisturize and soothe skin |
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Alpha Hydroxy Acids |
Reveal the next layer of skin, reduce the signs of aging, and improve texture of skin |
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Alpha Lipoic Acid |
Promotes the appearance of skin radiance |
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Apricot Kernel Oil |
Moisturizer |
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Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil |
Skin conditioner |
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Alpha Lipoic Acid |
Antioxidant |
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Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) |
Anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Balm Mint (Melissa officinalis) Extract |
Aromatic agent |
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Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract |
Regulates Moisture |
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Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) Bud Extract |
Improves skin moisturization; smooths appearance of wrinkles |
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Bentonite Clay |
Natural clay skin cleanser |
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Beta-Glucan |
Used for its antioxidant properties |
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Beta Hydroxy Acids |
Reveal the next layer of skin, reduce the signs of aging and improve texture of skin |
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Bilberry Fruit Extract |
Helps promote a youthful-looking glow |
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Bio-Hydria® Complex |
Softens and conditions |
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Birch (Betula alba) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Bisabolol |
Anti-inflammatory |
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Birch Leaf (Betula alba) Extract |
Conditioner |
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Bilberry Fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus) Extract |
Antioxidant |
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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) |
Contains piperine, a constituent in black pepper that helps increase nutrient uptake so nutrients are better utilized by the body? |
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Boswellia Serrata |
Anti-inflammatory |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Calendula Oil |
Soothes and moisturizes skin |
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Caffeine |
Antioxidant and skin conditioner that helps reduce appearance of puffiness around the eye area |
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Carrot (Daucus carota) |
Soothes and calms; ripe with beta-carotene |
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Ceramide 3 |
Occurs naturally in the skin’s outer layer; helps prevent surface moisture loss and promote younger, healthier-looking skin |
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Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Extract |
Widely known as a skin conditioner; helps soothe damage caused by skin dryness |
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Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Flower Extract |
Provides soothing and relaxing properties |
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Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita matricaria) Flower Extract |
Soothing and skin conditioning |
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Extract |
Natural cleanser |
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Extract |
Emollient |
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Clover Blossom (Trifolium pratense) Extract |
Conditioner |
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Coenzyme Q10 |
Powerful antioxidant; supports production of ATP |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Root Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Ginseng (Panax ginseng) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Grape (Vitis vinifera) Oil |
Antioxidant |
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Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) |
Antioxidant |
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Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) Extract |
Supports collagen through moisturization; helps promote younger, firmer looking skin |
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Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) Oil |
Emollient |
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Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract |
Antioxidant |
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Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaf Extract |
Antioxidant and skin conditioner; supports collagen through moisturization |
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Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Oil |
Antioxidant oil |
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Green Tea |
Anti-oxidant |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Hops (Humulus lupulus) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Horsetail (Equisetum giganteum) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Hyaluronic Acid |
Humectant that helps skin retain moisture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
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Hydrolyzed Lupine (Lupinus albus) Protein Extract |
Visibly diminishes undereye bags and puffiness; enhances the appearance of skin tone and firmness |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Laminaria Digitata |
Hydrating, antioxidant |
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Extract |
Skin hydrating conditioner renowned for calming properties |
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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Extract |
Calms, soothes |
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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Root Extract |
Humectant with skin-conditioning properties |
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Linden (Tilia vulgaris) Extract |
Helps enhance appearance of skin |
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Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract |
Skin conditioner |
M
| Ingredient | Description |
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Mallow (Malva sylvestris) Extract |
Natural hydrator, antioxidant, and skin conditioner |
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Mallow (Malva sylvestris) Flower Extract |
Soothes and moisturizes |
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Mango (Mangifera indica) |
Nurtures and hydrates |
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Marine Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) Extract |
Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles |
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Marrubium Vulgare Extract |
Member of the mint family; helps condition skin |
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Mica |
Oil-absorber, opacifier |
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Micro-Algae (Spirulina maxima) |
High multivitamin, protein, and amino acid content for restorative effects |
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Microalgae Extract |
High multivitamin, protein, and amino acid content for restorative effects |
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Magnesium |
Helps ensure the proper absorption of calcium, supports many other important biological functions? |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Oat (Avena sativa) |
Soothing skin moisturizer |
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Oat (Avena sativa) Kernel Extract |
Skin conditioner; moisturizer |
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Olive (Olea europaea) Leaf Extract |
Moisturizer |
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Olive (Olea europaea) Oil |
Skin conditioner |
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Olive (Olea europaea) Oil Extract |
Moisturizer |
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Olivine |
Natural mineral extract; helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
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Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) Fruit Extract |
Skin moisturizer |
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Orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) Peel Extract |
Skin moisturizer |
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Orchid (Orchis) Extract |
Skin moisturizer |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Panthenol |
Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, a humectant, emollient and moisturizer; can help make skin look soft and smooth |
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Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) Oil |
Emollient, skin conditioner |
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Peach (Prunus persica) Fruit Extract |
Skin softener, emollient |
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Peptides |
Enhance skin smoothness; diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles |
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Pineapple (Ananas sativus) and Papaya (Carica Papaya) Enzymes |
Gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells |
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Pineapple (Ananas sativus) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Pea (Pisum sativum) Extract |
Conditioning agent for hair follicles against oxidative stress |
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Plankton Extract |
Moisturizer, antioxidant |
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Polypeptides |
Peptides that contain many amino acids; Hexapeptide-10 immediately makes skin look firmer; Biotinoyl-Tripeptide-1 and Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 make lashes look thicker and fuller |
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Polysaccharide |
Good water-binding agent; hydrating antioxidant |
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Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Extract |
Powerful skin conditioner; antioxidant; helps protect skin’s healthy appearance from damaging environment |
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Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) |
Moisturizer high in betacarotene |
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| Ingredient | Description |
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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Oil |
Emollient, skin conditioner |
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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Seed Oil |
Emollient, skin conditioner |
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) Oil |
Provides aroma |
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Sage (Salvia officinalis) Extract |
Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioner |
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Saw (Serenoa serrulata) Palmetto |
Skin conditioner, oil absorber |
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Scutellaria Alpina Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Sea Algae |
Naturally remineralizes and exfoliates |
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Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Oil |
Antioxidant with beta-carotene; supports supple tone and smooth skin |
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Sea Fennel |
Skin moisturizer |
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Sea Kelp |
Antioxidant, emollient, humectant |
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Sea Kelp Extract |
Moisturizer |
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Sea Mayweed (Matricaria maritima) |
Skin soother; soothes razor burn |
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Sea Plant (Crithmum maritimum) Extract |
Antioxidant and humectant; provides hydration |
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Sea Starwort (Aster tripolium) |
Covers blotchiness and redness caused by razor blade |
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Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Seed Extract |
Helps skin retain moisture |
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Shea (Butyrospermum parkii) Butter |
Skin conditioner; helps moisturize dry skin and diminishes the appearance of fine lines |
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Snow Ear Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis) Extract |
Brightening agent |
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Snow Ear Mushroom (Tremella fuciformis) Extract |
Brightening agent |
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Sodium PCA |
Natural mineral salt; helps attract and retain moisture in skin; component of the skin’s own natural moisturizing factor |
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Soy (Glycine soja) Protein |
Soothes, softens and moisturizes |
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Spirulina Extract |
High multivitamin, protein, and amino acid content to support moisture framework of skin |
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Stabilized Vitamin C (Tettrahexyldecyl ascorbate) |
Supports skin’s moisture framework |
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Stimu-Tex®* |
Supports moisture balance |
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Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) |
Known for purifying and toning |
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Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum) Extract |
Exfoliant |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Oil |
Skin nourisher and moisturizer |
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seed Oil |
Contains natural antioxidants; contains a high amount of fatty acids to help moisturize and condition skin |
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Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Extract |
Nourishes skin |
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Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Oil |
Emollient, lubricant, skin nourisher |
W
| Ingredient | Description |
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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) Extract |
Skin conditioner |
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Wheat (Triticum vulgare) Extract |
Hair conditioner |
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Wheat (Triticum vulgare) Protein |
Improves hair silkiness and shine; contributes to hair smoothness |
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White Oak (Quercus alba) Extract |
Skin cleanser and softener |
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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) |
Skin conditioner, cleanser |