-NAE-8 Patented proprietary blend: (Aloe Leaf Juice extract and Nerium Oleander Extract), patented Antioxidant
-Ethylhexyl Palmitate: a derivative of palm oil often used as an organic replacement to silicone. It has a 'dry-slip' feel that is very similar to silicone's texture.
-Hydrogenated Polyisobutene: a synthetic oil that is used as a mineral oil substitute. It is an emollient & moisturizer, and prevents water loss. It is FDA and CIR approved for use in cosmetics.
-Glycerin: a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol is sweet-tasting and generally considered non-toxic
-Cetyl Alcohol: acts as a lubricant and thickening agent and helps to provide moisture and make the skin feel soft.
-Peptide Matrix (collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycans): Collagen is a protein naturally found in the skin, but shown to decline over time with age. The protein is added to help keep skin firm, smooth, and elastic. Elastin and glycoamnioglycans are both proteins found naturally in the skin which reduce over time with age, added to help the skins elasticity and firmness. Can also help in cellular repair and development.
-Caffeine: has anti-inflammatory effects to the skin and helps constrict the blood vessels and diminish the appearance of redness and cellulite.
-Salix Alba (Willow Bark) extract: Used due to its natural content of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid products remove old and dead skin cells from your face and body and helps make way for new and fresh skin cells. Willow bark also offers anti-inflammatory properties that can relieve swelling and sensitivity.
-Cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol used for moisturizing and softening of the skin. Functions as a humectant to keep moisture locked into skin.
-Phenoxyethanol: used to prevent bacterial growth in products, naturally occurs in green tea.
-Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf extract: potent antioxidant as well as ant carcinogenic properties.
-Isohexadecane: Isohexadecane is a high purity, iso-paraffin emollient and solvent used in cosmetics and beauty products. Although it is colorless and odorless, it creates a very creamy, thick formula. However, for all of its rich texture, Isohexadecane leaves a non-greasy, light and silky feeling on the skin. It is most often found in foundations, sun care products, lip products, deodorants and antiperspirants and makeup removers
-Ceteareth-20: Thickeners/Emulsifiers. Fatty alcohol that is used to thicken cosmetics and keep ingredients mixed together and stable.-Polysorbate 80: nonionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in foods and cosmetics. This synthetic compound is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid.
-Sorbitan stearate: a substance that's commonly used as a humectant, thickener, and stabilizer in many lotions and skin-care.
-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer: a gelling agent that thickens, emulsifies, and stabilizes products and solutions.
-Thebroma Cacao (Cocoa) seed butter: one of the most widely used natural skin care ultimate moisturizers.
-Dimethicone: For skin care products, it fills in uneven texture and fine lines, which helps create a smooth and flawless look in products like primers, foundations, and lotions. It also provides a protective cover on skin, which is supposed to help keep moisture in, leaving skin hydrated for longer. The FDA approved dimethicone for personal care products, and it is generally considered to be safe to use. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) also evaluated the scientific data and concluded that it was safe for use in cosmetics. The Skin Deep Database also marks this ingredient with a low hazard rating.
-Ethylhexylglycerin: a natural preservative
-Xanthan Gum: used to thicken a product
-Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter: moisturizer-Coleus Forskohlii Root Oil: a botanical used since ancient times, inhibits bacteria and has been shown to increase fat loss.
-Sodium Hyaluronate: Sodium hyaluronate has a smaller molecular size as HA (making it especially penetrative), and is able to hold more water than any other natural substance—up to 1,000 times its weight in water! Thanks to these to attributes, when applied topically to the skin it can reach deep down into the dermis to combine with, maintain and attract water. It also promotes skin/blood microcirculation and nutrient absorption, and helps maintain normal metabolism. Thanks to its super-sized hydrating properties, sodium hyaluronate will result in smoother, softer skin with decreased wrinkles and an all-around fuller appearance.
-sodium hydroxymethylglycinate: a preservative used to prevent bacterial growth
-Disodium EDTA: a preservative used in virtually all cosmetic products.
-Retinyl palmitate: is the normal form used for application on the skin and has great anti-ageing, superb anti-oxidant and moisturizing capabilities.
-Tocopheryl Acetate: Vitamin E. Prevents free radical damage, acts as an anti-oxidant, Moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, aids in healing and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
*created by Christina Finnerty FNP-c, not by Nerium
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