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Ingredient Glossary

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Almond Oil   Skin conditioner  
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Aloe Vera   Rejuvenating, Great for burns. Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Aging  
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What is Aloe used for?   Rejuvinating and healing, burns from overexposure to wind and sun, rich source of nutrients, ideal for supplementing and utilization of Amino Acids and Peptides.  
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Argan Oil   Reduces redness,Softens as it moisturizes and improves skin's elasticity and flexibility.  
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Formaldehyde   A colorless, toxic, potentially carcinogenic, water-soluble gas, having a suffocating odor, usually derived from methyl alcohol by oxidation; used as a disinfectant and preservatives, and in the manufacture of various resins and plastics.  
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Xenoestrogens (Parabens)   Either of two antifungal agents.(Also found in deodorants). May migrate into into the breast tissue and contribute to the development of tumors. Parabens mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancer.  
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Hyaluronic Acid   A gel-like plant derived protein substance – hyaluronic acid functions as a lubricant between connective tissue of skin and joints and a supporter of long fiber proteins of collagen and elastin.  
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Ascorbic Acid   Vit C. Allows a range of metabolic reactions. Prevents scurvy.  
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Baking Soda   Treatment for inflammation. Simply add hot or cold water and apply as a compress. pH adjuster and buffering agent.  
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Bergamot (Citus bergamia) Essential Oil   Calms skin disorders and regulate the nervous system. Antibacterial, anti-infectious, antispodic. Releases tension, irritability, frustration. Sweet, fruity, fresh, uplifting.  
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Blood Orange (Citrus sinesis) Essential Oil   Great for scars, stretch marks, thread veins and mature and sensitive skin. Tones and helps minimize wrinkles. Helps relv anxiety, depression and nervous tension. Anti-infammatory, antiseptic, fungicidal and bactericidal.  
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Burdock Root Extract   Anti-inflammatory. Useful for treating irritated, inflamed and itching skin as well as eczema and acne. Contains ANTIHISTIMINE properties for treating skin eruptions.  
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Butterfly Bush and Thyme Extact Blend   Maintains normal water-lipid barrier in Stratum Cornium. Strongest natural antioxidant for ozone induced damage.  
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Chamomile   Ideal for reducing redness and irritation. Relaxing and calming effects is good for all skin types. Anti-infammatory and Speeds recovery of wounded skin.  
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Cinnamon Extract   Anti-microbial and anti-viral, improves circulation, excellent vehicle for transporting herbal extracts throught the skin.  
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Citric Acid   Used as a preservative due to its antibacterial properties. pH balancer,Required for collagen synthesis/protection, antioxidant  
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CoQ10   Assists with the manufacture of energy in every cell. Powerful antioxidant, immune system stimulant.  
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Cranberry Extract   Powerful anti-oxidant with benefits for diseased skin.  
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Cucumber Extract   Soothing, healing, gentle skin cleansing and treatment of skin disorders.  
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Elder Berries & Flowers Extract   Plant high in vitamin C and flavonoids used chiefly for detoxifying skin and body. Ideal for treating damaged skin (burns, cuts, scratches, chapping, inflammation).  
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate   Used in Chae's Foaming Cleanser. Extremely mild, biodegradable cleasing agent naturally derived from coconut or palm containing natural sugars. Builds lather.  
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Elder Berries & Flowers Extract   Plant high in Vit C and flaonoids used chiefly for detoxifying skin and body. Ideal for treating damaged skin (burns, cuts, scratches, chapping, inflammation)  
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil   Camphoraceous, balsamic and slightly sweet that is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antie rheumatic, anti-viral and an immune tonic. extremely beneficial when treating muscular pain and neuralgia. Stimulating, decongesting  
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Fennel Essential Oil   Freq used in anti-cellulite and slimming products. Decongestant, stimulates cirrculation. Analgesic and anti-infectious. Stimulates estrogen production and so use in %'s below 1/10 to be safe.  
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Food Grain Alcohol   Ability to dissolve salicylic acid into a water based cleanser or moisturizer. Not drying if used in small qty. May be called Ethanol or SD alcohol.  
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Ginseng Extract   Ginseng's content of measurable amounts of germanium provides skin cells with the assistance it requires to stimulate regeneration. Promotes rebuilding from stress and nutritional deficiencies to improve skin texture. Assists cellular renewal and tightens  
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Grapefruit Essential Oil   Essentially cleansing, clarifying & refreshing. Improves lymphatic circulation, reduces fatigue and stress. Useful for oily skin, acne and stretch marks. Anti-depressant. Eases feeling of tension and frustration, irritability, and moodiness.  
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Green Tea Extract   Rich in amino acid, proteins, lipids and organic acids that aid in total skin and body health. Prevents premature aging. Contains A,C,E. Helpful in healing sensitive, irritated skin.  
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Helichrysum Essential Oil   Highly recmd'd for aftercare in surgery. Prevents normal scar tissue formation. Reduces swell, Treats chronic conditions of skin & scalp. Powerful anti-inflammatory. Excellent for acne, rosacea, dandruff, eczema and psoriasis. Trt for severe bruising.  
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Hibiscus   High in Vit C. Excellent anti-oxidant. Pain relieving (analgesic). Promote wound healing.  
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Hyaluronic Acid   Gel-like plant derived protein substance.Prevents premature aging.Has ability to bind 1,000x its weight in water, promotes moisture retention. Easily penetrates skin surface w/ increased water absorption.Great for dry skin.  
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Jasmine Essential Oil   Mild pain reliever (analgesic),Ideal for dry, greasy, irritated or sensitive skin. Helps with eczema when caused by emotions. Feeling of optimism, confidence and euphoria while relving stress. inflammatory and antiseptic.  
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Jojoba Beads   Tiny spheres, derived from seeds of plant, exfoliating, safe. Liquid wax (not an oil),Mimics own skin's molicular structure.  
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Kelp Extract   Balances skin, tones, soothes, calms, Magnesium, Calciaum, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, 12 vit, A, B1, B2, C, D,E, 21 amino acids, 60 minerals. Healthy hair and nail growth, weight loss, pre-natal,bloodsugar balance, iodine therapy.  
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Kola Nut Extract   Central Nervous system stimulant;stimulating tonic that increases blood flow. Used in products that target cellulite.Antidepressant, diuretic and astringent.  
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Lavendar   Reduce heat and inflammation.An aromatic rescue remedy, cooling, calming, relaxing,Treats acne, spots, wounds, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. Great for sluggish, sun damaged skin and reduction in scars.  
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Lemon Essential Oil   Useful for decongesting lymphatic system and tx cellulite.Anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral, astringent, lymphatic decongestant.  
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Lemon Peel Extract   Brightens pale, dull complexion by removing dead skin cells.Circulatory tonic and detox.  
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Lemongrass Essential Oil   Acts as a sedative on the central nervous system. Treats acne, open pores and tissue toner. Analgesic (pain reducer), anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, bactericidal, and fungicidal.  
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Lime Essential Oil   Acne, greasy skin, cuts, anemia, brittle nails,varicose veins and skin spots. Improves cellulite and boost the immune and improve circulation.  
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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)   Natural analgesic. Top 10 minerals the body requires for healing wounds, injuries, inflammation and joint discomfort. Traps toxins like venom injected by insects and neutralizes the poison for harmless removal from the body resulting in milder reactions.  
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Milk Thistle Seed Extract   Antioxidant.  
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Neroli Hydrolate   Promotes new cell generation,Natural source of Vit C, calms, soothes  
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Nigella Oil   Anti-wrinkle  
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Oat Extract   Great for senstive skin, Nutritive containing effective levels of calcium and silica. Essential for healthy skin and hair.  
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Olive Oil   Cold Pressed "good" fat, Omega fatty acids strengthens and protects capillaries, High amounts of Vit E  
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Orange Peel Extract   Promotes tissue repair and treats wrinkles, treates dull, oily. Vit C. Improves circulation. Relieves tension, stress and anxiety.  
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Otto of Rose Bulgarian Essential Oil   One of the most suitable for dry, dehydrated, sensitive, irritated, mature skin. Uplifting. Heart tonic to heal emotional wounds of loss and hurt - restores trust and ability to love.  
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Peppermint Essential Oil   Do NOT apply to broken skin. Stimulates nerves and brain. Dilute 1-2drops per 1/4 tsp of vegi oil or cream for itchy, eczema,varicose,telengictasia, hives, headaches or inflammation.  
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Petitgrain (citrus) Essential Oil   Good for greasy hair, fatigue, insomnia and excessive perspiration. Uplifting and refreshing. A type of orange oil to refresh the senses, clear confussion and may support memory.  
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Pomegranate Extract   Maintains healthy blood vessels, boosts SPF (sun protection factor), Inhibits growth and spread of some cancers, antioxidant  
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Pomegranate Oil   Epidermis Strengthener, aids in removing fine lines and wrinkles, Contains fatty acids thereby alleviating inflammation.  
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Raspberry Oil   Reduces solar keratosis, improvs fine capillary blood flow, aids in healing after sunburn, reduces scar formation.  
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Red Algae Extract   Extremely rich in amino acids, minerals including potassium and calcium.  
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Red Clover Extract   Mineral rich, excellent choice for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea.  
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Rose Geranium Essential Oil   Soothing to acne, bruises, broken capillaries, burns,CONGESTED skin, cuts, dermatitis, eczema, mature skin, oily complexions and wounds. anti-everything. anti-depressant.  
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Rose Hips Extract   Non-acidic Vit C necessary for strengthening capillaries to carry optimal oxygen to cell membranes.  
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Rosemary Essential Oil   Tx for dandruff, stimulates scalp, promotes circulation of QI-energy and blood.Boosts confidense. Renews enthusiasm and love of life.  
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Safflower Oil   Rapid absorbing, High levels of Vit E provide moisture, High in mono fatty acid (oleic acid), almost odorless.  
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Salicylic Acid   BHA derived from bark of the willow tree. Penetrates and exfoliates within the pore breaking down cellular debris and accumulated dead skin cells. Less irritation than AHA. Great for sensitive skin.  
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Sea Buckthorn Berry Co2 & Seed Oil Complex   Vit A, C, E, Omega 3,6,7,9. Clinical studies show increased absorb, soothes and relvs inflam, boosts SPF, Retards skin maturation whle promote tissue regen  
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Self Heal Extract   Herb for inflamed conditions. Ideal for wound heal.  
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Shea Butter   Superior moistur, tx for itching. Vit E, increases micro-circulation, Natural sunscreen protector for UVA and UVB.  
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Sorbic Acid   White, free-flowing powder obtained from berries of the mountain ash. Used in cosmetics as a preserv and humectant as well as a mold and yeast inhibitor. Produces velvet-like feel when rubbed on skin.  
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Spirulina Extract   Seaweeds are nature's most complete, balanced nutrients.Increase circulation for even skin tone,eliminates trapped toxins,amino acids,beta carotene,Vit(B9,B1,E),proteins,minerals (calci,potass,sodium,copper,phos,magnesium,iron)which boost collagen develop  
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Sugar Can/Citrus/Apple & Green Tea Extracts   Fruit acid complex creates gentle exfoliation w/o causing inflammation or irritation. Improv texture, cell revew by 30%, reduce dry,fine lines and wrinkles  
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Sunflower Oil   Moisturizing, nourish and soften, contains balanced amounts of oleic acids, vit, minerals.  
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Sunflower Seed Extract   High amount Vit E, protects free rad generated by UVA &UVB radiation. Very soothing to irritated/damaged injured skin. All skin types.  
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Sunflower Seed Oil   Obtained from select species,produced by molecular distillation - 1%Vit E decreases dry, flake, rough by up to 50%, 50% skin moisture within 3 hrs of use  
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Tonka Bean Essential Oil   Frag oil similar to vanilla in aroma, used for calming and soothing. Known to enhance one's power and invincibility  
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Vanilla   Vit A,C,D,E, Strong anti-oxidant that stabilizes cell membranes and calms and soothes inflamed, irritated, dry skin. All skin types.  
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Vetiver Essential Oil   Cools & nourishes connective tissue, sweet, warm frag w/ slightly woody/smoly scent. Anti-depressive, immune boosting  
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Violet Oil   Sensitive skin issues including capillary fragility, tx eczema and acne, refine large pores, derived from leaf & flower  
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Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate)   Normalizes skin function while fighting free radicals, anti-aging  
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Vitmin B-5 (Panthenol)   Effectively promotes healing inflamed, red, irritated skin, allowing the return to normal and preventing future problems.  
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Vitamin C (Trisodium Ascorbyl Phosphate)   Water soluble form of Vit C. Alkaline, water softening agent in water based formulas. 85% active vit c antioxidant, Collagen syn booster, Deters signs of aging, helps prevent sun damage  
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Vitamin C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate)   Whole Vit C. Oil-based Vit C designed for max antiaging, healing, and antioxidant. Capable of penetrating skin's lipids, including cell walls.  
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Vitamin E (Tocopheryl)   Essential for normal blood cells & tissue, protects, strengthens other anti-ox naturally present in skin. Moisturizing, helps retain moisture, fights pre-mature aging.  
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Wheat Amino Acids   Provide thickening properties to visually enhance the look of thin hair. Minimize hair loss when shampooing. Protects hair and scalp from heat damage. Penetrates hair where split or broken. Upto 99% keratin amino acids were found inside hair.  
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Willowherb Extract   Soothes through potent non-steroidal anti-inflam activity when topically & administered internally. Anti-viral/tumor. Capable of reducing redness while calming already red,irritated, inflamed skin.  
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Xanthum Gum   Thickener and emulsifier that forms a smooth texture gel when mixed with water. Found in nature on the leaf surfaces of green vegetables.  
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Yellow Dock Extract   Herb known for rich source of herbal iron which is ideal for acne, eczema and psoriasis. Also effective lymphatic cleanser, astringent and mild blood purifier.  
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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil   Prevents hair loss/stimulating to scalp, skin rejuv, calmative, anti-depressive, anti-infectious and non-irritant.  
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Zinc PCA   Essential for collagen & keratin synthesis while simultaneously assisting w/ tx of acne, Zinc contributes to firming, hydrating and regenerating skin on a cellular level.  
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