aloe barbadensis extract |
moisturizer |
biodegrades readily; sourced from aloe vera plants |
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citric acid |
optimizes pH levels |
biodegrades readily; derived from plant sugars such as corn |
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cocamidopropyl betaine |
surfactant (cleaning agent) |
biodegrades readily; derived from plant oils such as coconut; low skin irritation |
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colorant |
colorant |
ultimately degradable + not accumulative in the environment; made from synthetic materials |
free of heavy metals or other dirty ingredients |
fragrance (parfum) |
fragrance |
blended composition is partly essential oils + partly synthetic ingredients |
free of phthalates, NPEs + other dirty ingredients;in use, free of carcinogens + tested for skin irritation + allergies |
glycerin |
moisturizer |
biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources; not irritating to skin |
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methylchoroisothiazolinone |
preservative - prevents bacterial growth |
inherently biodegradable; made from synthetic materials; low skin + eye irritation |
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methylisothiazolinone |
preservative - prevents bacterial growth |
inherently biodegradable; made from synthetic materials; low skin + eye irritation |
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sodium chloride |
thickener |
derived from abundant mineral sources; the same material as table salt; safe for people (unless too much is eaten on potato chips) |
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sodium citrate |
optimizes pH levels |
biodegrades readily; derived from plant sugars such as corn; not irritating to skin |
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sodium lauryl sulfate |
surfactant (cleaning agent) |
biodegrades readily; derived from coconut + palm oils; low skin irritation in use |
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tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E) |
moisturizer |
biodegrades readily; derived from plant sources |
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updated 09/20/14 |
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water (aqua) |
diluent + solvent |
deionized for purity; extracted from abundant source |