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Ingredient Glossary

When selecting ingredients, we use only amounts that are determined to be safe and well-tolerated. Our final products are formulated and tested to meet consumer needs. When we select our ingredients, we use some of the best that nature has to offer and create ingredients in the lab that are designed to be pure and reliable.
Below, you can browse some of the ingredients that we commonly use in our cosmetics and personal care products. These ingredients, always used at safe levels, may be used for different purposes and in different concentrations, depending on the product and formulation.
* No endorsement, approval, association, or sponsorship of Our Safety & Care Commitment by any of the organizations listed is stated or implied.
** As per ISO 16128-1:2016 based on average cumulative volume including water.
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Ingredient
Ingredient
Category
How it is Used
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Enhances the performance of an emulsifier. Helps keep the ingredients in lotion from separating and gives it a consistent texture. Naturally derived** from coconut or palm oil.

Cetearyl Olivate
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An ingredient naturally derived** from olive oil that hydrates the skin helps give product thickness and makes it easier to apply

Cetrimonium Chloride
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Helps condition hair and reduce frizz

Cetyl Alcohol

Enhances the performance of an emulsifier. Helps keep the ingredients in lotion from separating and gives it a consistent texture. Naturally derived** from coconut or palm oil.

Cetyl Alcohol
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Enhances the performance of an emulsifier. Helps keep the ingredients in lotion from separating and gives it a consistent texture. Naturally derived** from coconut or palm oil.

Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Helps give product thickness and makes it easier to apply

Chlorphenesin
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A preservative added to formulas to prevent microbial growth.

Citric Acid
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Used to create the ideal pH, balanced to skin. Naturally derived** from corn, sugar, or starch.

Citronellyl Acetate
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Used to provide citrus notes to a floral scent.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Used to gently cleanse skin. Naturally derived** from coconut or palm oil. Sometimes, used to add a pearl-like appearance. 

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