Glossary of Ingredients
- Acacia Senegal Gum –is exuded from the acacia tree. It's a dietary fiber that can dissolve in water. As a medicine, acacia is taken by mouth for high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and weight loss. It is also used to remove toxins from the body and as a prebiotic to promote “good” bacteria in the intestine.
- Acanthopanax Koreanum Extract - is one of the most widely cultivated medicinal plants in Jeju Island, Korea. The roots and stem bark of A. koreanum have been traditionally used as a tonic agent for general weakness
- Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract -an adaptogenic herb in the ginseng family that is used to boost energy levels, enhance stamina, promote overall health and increase athletic performance. It has been used as a natural medicine in China, Korea and Russia for many hundreds of years.
- Achyranthes Fauriei Root Extract –originally used by the Chinese in traditional medicines. Now grown in Indian, Japan, and Nepal, the extract of the achyranthes seeds and roots contain high levels of polyphenol, flavonoid and total antioxidant activity.
- Angelica Archangelica Root Oil - available as an extract and as an essential oil used in aromatherapy. Angelica root is warming, and has a long history of use in colds, congestion, and fevers.
- Angelica Dahurica Extract – commonly known as Dahurian angelica, is a wildly grown species of angelica native to Siberia, Russia Far East, Mongolia, Northeastern China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. The extract is a good remedy for colds, coughs, pleurisy, wind, colic, rheumatism and diseases of the urinary organs, and is generally used as a stimulating expectorant.
- Angelica Dahurica Root Extract – commonly known as Dahurian angelica, is a wildly grown species of angelica native to Siberia, Russia Far East, Mongolia, Northeastern China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. The root is widely used for its medicinal properties and is known to contain furanocoumarins and angelicotoxin.
- Angelica Japonica Extract – a species of flowering plant in the carrot family. It is native to Japan, where it is found from the Kantō region westward to the island of Okinawa. Several furanocoumarin compounds extracted from the root of A. japonica showed inhibitory activity against human adenogastric carcinoma (MK-1) cell growth.
- Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract – known as female gingseng acts as an antioxidant and stimulant. Possesses anti-aging, anti-irritant, antimicrobial and skin lightening properties.
- Angelica Pubescens Root Extract – is an evergreen tree that grows in a temperate climate. Used for rheumatism in Chines medicine. The Du Huo Meridian is associated with urinary bladder and kidney.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter – from the shea tree, the fruit consists of a thin, tart, nutritious pulp that surrounds a relatively large, oil-rich seed from which shea butter is extracted.
- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes –oil bodies found in the safflower plant seeds that work as both natural emulsifiers as well as in time-released delivery systems.
- Cedarwood Atlas Oil – extracted using steam distillation, having a yellowish to orange color. Aroma described as balsamic, rich, woody.
- Cetearyl Alcohol – a fatty alcohol used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent, it imparts an emollient feel to the skin.
- Chaenomeles Japonica Seed Extract – derived from the Japanese flowering quince, known for skin conditioning and also anti-oxidant properties from the fruit.
- Citric Acid –chemical compound that occurs naturally in citrus fruits, and is a member of the alpha hydroxy acid family of molecules, used widely in skin care.
- Commiphora Myrrha Oil – resin from the dried tree sap; earthy, sweet aroma botanically related to frankincense; usage includes aromatic and skin care applications.
- Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract – along with the tuber has medicinal use for mild depression, emotional disturbances, nerve damage, limb tremors. It is also used as a mild sedative and tranquilizer, to lower blood pressure, and to relax spasms in the small intestine.
- Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract – a glycerol water based extract from the traditional ayurvedic nutgrass plant, acts as a lightening active and anti-irritant in skin care.
- Ethylhexylglycerin – a glyceryl ether that is commonly used as part of a preservative system in cosmetic preparations.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil – derived from the tree. The dried leaves and oil are used for many conditions including asthma, bronchitis, plaque and gingivitis, head lice, toe nail fungus.
- Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Butter –produced from seeds of the tree’s fruit. Butter is extracted and refined without use of any solutions or chemicals, resulting in a pure white to off-white butter with mild or nonexistant odor, suitable texture for balms, salves, and deodorants.
- Gardenia Florida Flower Extract –derived from the fruit, functions as antioxidant in skin care products, helps strengthen cellular walls against damage from microbes or the sun.
- Gardenia Florida Oil – obtained from the flowers of the cape jasmine, functioning as a fragrance ingredient and tonic.
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract – from the rhizomes and roots of blue flowering plant belonging to the gentian family. Functions as a fragrance and skin-conditioning agent.
- Gentiana Scabra Root Extract – used for skin conditioning and in traditional Chinese medicine for fever, rheumatism, bowel toxicity and general debility.
- Glycerin – humectant that helps draw water into the outer layer of the skin, used as a moisturizer to treat of prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.
- Glyceryl Stearate – derived from palm kernel, vegetable or soy oil, acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance.
- Olibanum – obtained from the Boswellia tree, an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes. Also known as frankincense.
- Persicaria Hydropiper Extract – derived from the whole water pepper plant, acts as an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agent.
- Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract – proprietary formulation from the Amur cork tree, often used in traditional Chinese medicine, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
- Potassium Sorbate – a salt of sorbic acid naturally found in some fruits, as in the berries of mountain ash. Commercial ingredient is synthetically produced, termed as “nature identical” (chemically equivalent to the molecule found in nature). Effective preservative to fight bacteria in personal care products.
- Propanediol – a colorless liquid glycol derived from corn that can be used as a renewably sourced alternative to petroleum-derived glycols; a natural, skin-friendly preservative-boosting humectant for all kinds of formulations.
- Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil – expressed from the seeds of apricot grown in central Asia. Well suited for skin care as a mild, moisturizing oil, readily absorbed into the skin, wonderful massage oil for babies and adults, used extensively in aromatherapy.
- Rheum Palmatum Root – commonly called Chinese rhubarb, extensively used in traditional Chinese medicine, often studied for the management of GI and renal function disorders.
- Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract – also referred to as the common Chinese herb Fang Feng, produced in northern China and known for treating complaints like headache, body ache, pain of rheumatoid arthritis, and more.
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate – a sodium salt of the stearic acid ester of lactyl lactate. Functions as a surfactant, emulsifying agent.
- Tapioca Starch – extracted from the cassava plant. Offers a velvety, soft after-feel in combination with oils, emulsifiers, and surfactants.
- Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil – obtained from the dried, chopped roots of the plant. Steam distillation of roots yield amber colored oil with an earthy, smoky, calming aroma.
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil – has high levels of polyphenols and tocopherols and an exceptionally strong antioxidant, cell membrane-protective effect. Promotes absorption of moisture into the skin.