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Skincare Ingredient Dictionary

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  • Behenyl Alcohol
    • Benefits:

      • Non-Drying Fatty Alcohol
      • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
      • Emulsifier (prevents product separation)
      • Thickening Agent
      • Texture Enhancer
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel

       

  • Bentonite Clay
    • Benefits:

      • Absorbs Excess Oil
      • Pore-Purifying
      • Soothing
      • Healing
      • Mineral-Rich
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4

      Found in Our: Rapid Response Detox Cleanser, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Post Breakout Fading Gel

       

  • Benzalkonium Chloride
    • Benefits:

      • Antibacterial
      • Preservative
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Soothing Eye Makeup Remover 

  • Bergamot Oil
    • Benefits:

      • Healing
      • Antibacterial
      • Natural Fragrance
      • Botanical Extract
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Daytime Blemish Gel, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Glow Enhancing Creme

      Also Known As: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract

  • Beta Carotene
    • Benefits:

      • Anti-Inflammatory
      • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
      • Stimulates circulation (boosts collagen production)
      • Naturally Occurring Pigment
      • Vegan*

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Total Eye Repair Creme, Firm+Repair Overnight Serum, Intensive Firming Neck Creme, Moisture Infusion Toner, Glow Enhancing Creme, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Pro-Remedy Oil, Advanced Resurfacing Serum

      Also Known As: Astaxanthin, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract *We formulate with a form of beta carotene that is vegan. Not all forms of beta carotene are vegan.

  • Beta-Glucan AKA: “Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan”
    • Benefits:

      • Skin Conditioner (moisturizing)
      • Promotes Healing
      • Boosts Production of Collagen and Elastin
      • Soothes Irritation
      • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-4,5,9

      Found in Our: Skin Correcting Serum, Daytime Blemish Gel, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Rapid Response Detox Toner

      Also Known As: Yeast Beta-Glucan, Yeast Extract, Beta Glucan

  • Biosaccharide Gum-1
    • Benefits:

      • Soothing
      • Humectant
      • Vegan
      • Thickening Agent
      • Skin Conditioning

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Elderberry Soothing Toner

      Also Known As: Biosaccharide Gum-2

  • Bisabolol
    • Benefits:

      • Anti-Inflammatory
      • Soothes Irritation
      • Antibacterial
      • Brightening
      • Healing
      • Botanical Extract
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Skin Recovery Lotion, Glow Enhancing Creme, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Hydrabounce Firming Eye Creme

       

  • Bismuth Oxychloride
    • Benefits:

      • Skin Protectant
      • Thickening Agent
      • Texture Enhancer
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Vitamin C Eye Brightener

       

  • Black Cumin Seed Oil
    • Benefits:

      • Antibacterial
      • Anti-Inflammatory
      • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Pro Remedy Oil, Moisture Infusion Toner

      Also Known As: Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Black Coriander, Black Caraway

  • Black Currant Leaf Extract
    • Benefits:

      • Barrier Repairing
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 6-8

      Found in Our: Firm + Repair Overnight Serum

      Also Known As: Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract

  • Black Raspberry Seed Oil
    • Benefits:

      • Light-bodied and silky fruit oil
      • Rich in linoleic and linolenic fatty acids, essential for the skin's barrier
      • Supports skin's suppleness while providing antioxidant protection
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5-9

      Found in Our: Moisture Infusion Toner, Rest Day Masque

  • Blueberry Fruit Extract
    • Benefits:

      • Natural Colorant
      • Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

      Also Known As: Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract,  Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit

  • Borage Seed Oil
    • Benefits:

      • Anti-Inflammatory
      • Barrier Repairing
      • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
      • Moisturizing
      • Botanical Extract
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,9

      Found in Our: Pure Radiance Creme Masque

      Also Known As: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

  • Brassica Capestris
    • Benefits:

      • Barrier Repairing
      • Emollient (softens and seals in hydration)
      • Skin Protectant
      • Moisturizing
      • Botanical Extract
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,9

      Found in Our: Phytolipid Comfort Creme

      Also Known As: Aleruites Fordi Oil Copolymer

  • Bromelain
    • Benefits:

      • Enzyme Exfoliant
      • Anti-Inflammatory
      • Brightening
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Dual Enzyme Softening Peel, Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

      Also Known As: Pineapple Enzyme

  • Butter Extract
    • Benefits:

      • Natural Fragrance

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 5,7,8,9

      Found in Our: Moisture Protecting Cleanser

       

  • Butylene Glycol
    • Benefits:

      • Texture Enhancer
      • Humectant (attracts and binds hydration)
      • Vegan

      Most Beneficial for Skin Types: 1-9

      Found in Our: Purifying Face Wash, Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion, Vitamin C&E Treatment, Smoothing Body Serum, BHA Clarifying Serum, Pro Results Power Serum, Post Breakout Fading Gel, Firm+Repair Overnight Serum, Redness Care Firming Serum, Skin Recovery Lotion, Sheer Moisture Lotion, Hydraboost Rescue Creme, Phytolipid Comfort Creme, Energizing Cleansing Masque, Triple Berry Smoothing Peel