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Database of ingredientS A-C  \    D-H  \    I-O  \    P-Z      
The following is a list of terms and natural cosmetic ingredients commonly found in products. The list is not exhaustive but it will grow over time. If you have a term or natural ingredient you wished defined, please contact us.


D

Diacetylboldine - slows down production of melanin after uv exposure, giving the skin a lighter more even pigmentation.

E

Ester C  10% Vitamin C complex, an anti-oxidant, stimulates collagen production.

Eugenol - local antiseptic leaving cool effect on the skin.

F

Flavonoids (commonly known as bioflavonoids) - powerful anti-oxidants providing remarkable protection against free radical damage.

Flax seed oil (linum seed extract) - reduces oil production.

Fruit Acids- Re-texturize and smooth lines.

Fullerene - radical sponges that stop action of UVA and UVB by absorbing free radicals.

G

Gamma amino butyric acid - causes immediate and visible smoothing effect on the skin.

Geranium - is known for its soothing and astringent action on the skin. also helpful in treating acne, bruises, capillaries, burns and eczema.

Ginger (zingiber officinate)/ginger root extract - reduces inflammation.

Glutamine - amino acid that protects against muscle, protein and tissue breakdown.

Glycerine - is a humectant, and attracts water.


Glyceryl distearate (inflacin) - non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory combined with cooling agents to reduce redness.

Glysine: repairs damaged tissues, and promotes healing of cell damage and wounds.


Glycolic acid - stimulates cellular renewal to improve texture of skin leaving it softer and smoother.

Glysine - repairs damaged tissues, and promotes healing of cell damage and wounds.

Grapefruit extract - energizes skin with a refreshing scent.

Grapeseed extract (vitis vinifera) - protects collagen and elastin, for firm skin.

Green tea (camellia sinensis) - anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant that boosts the sunscreen action to protect against free radical damage.  green tea has been clinically proven to prevent cellular damage caused by exposure to UV rays.

Guarana - has energizing effect on the skin.

Gynostemma - anti-oxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory.

H

Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) - skin freshener, local anesthetic and gentle astringent.

Homosalate octyl - protects you from the sun by absorbing the ultraviolet (UV) and visible sun rays. reflects, scatters and absorbs UV rays.

Hyaluronic acid - occurs naturally in cells, plumping the skin by holding water, up to 1000 times its weight in natural moisture.  a lightweight texture with super hydrating properties.

Hydroxyprolisilane C - slows down glycation process (excess sugar attacking collagen and elastin fibers, causing cells to stiffen and making skin more vulnerable to wrinkling, sagging and uv damage) protecting network of collagen and elastin making them more resilient to free radicals.


 
 
 
     

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