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Glossary of Ingredients

Botanicals

Aloe Vera - Provides an abundance of minerals, amino acids and mucopolysaccharides which add deep natural moisture to the skin. Enhances soothing and healing properties.

Canadian Willowherb - Naturally plant derived, it soothes and heals irritated skin and reduces redness.

Chamomile - Naturally soothing, healing and softening.

Butters

Cocoa Butter - Reduces dryness and improves skin elasticity. Has natural emolliency, anti-oxidant and moisturizing characteristics.

Mango Butter - Rich tropical butters contain an abundance of healing ingredients including proteins, vitamins and minerals, have natural emolliency, non-greasy and absorbs easily into the skin.

Shea Butter - Excellent emollient and natural moisturizer. Contains an abundance of healing ingredients including proteins, vitamins and minerals. High in Vitamins A, E and fatty acids, and helps to restore the skin’s natural elasticity.

Extracts

Flax Seed Extract - Readily absorbed by skin, strengthens collagen, excellent emollient, imparts silky feel. Excellent anti-oxidant containing omega-3.

Rosemary Extract - A natural preservative which functions as an anti-oxidant.

Oils

Hemp Seed Oil - Very similar to natural oils found in skin, allowing for immediate absorption and superior emolliency.

Jojoba Oil - Moisturizer and good emollient, helps to improve skin elasticity and suppleness. Contains natural anti-oxidants.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil - Excellent moisturizing properties, superior emolliency, luxurious feel enhances skin creams. Highly stable. Natural skin conditioning agent.

Soybean Oil - High in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Excellent emollient which aids in skin cell renewal.

Sunflower Seed Oil - Excellent absorption by skin, good spreadability, highly stable. A natural source of Vitamin E.

Sweet Almond Oil - Provides essential fatty acids that help repair the skin’s moisture barrier, resulting in smoothness and suppleness. Rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. Excellent moisturizer, good anti-oxidant.

Proteins and Vitamins

Silk Proteins - Moisturizes and is readily absorbed leaving skin with a silky feel.

Vitamin E - Anti-oxidant with moisturizing properties.