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GOJI BERRY (LYCIUM BARBARUM) an amazing skin super food provides nutritious color.

Cold-Pressed oil refers to the extraction process of crushing the seed or nut and forcing out the oil.
Cold pressed protects and preserves the nutrients, where with heat the chemical structure is altered and we lose out on the many benefits.

A particle of matter that is between 1 and 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter.
We avoid nanoparticles enter the body by inhalation, injection into the bloodstream, and passage through the skin. They also have the potential to penetrate the blood–brain barrier due to their small size. Materials which by themselves are not very harmful could be toxic if they are inhaled in the form of nanoparticles. The effects of inhaled nanoparticles in the body may include lung inflammation and heart problems.

Comes from a plantation that follows stringent sustainability criteria related to social, environmental and economic best practices.
Sustainable Palm attempts to mitigate the following:
-clear cutting land to plant more palm trees
-allowing fires to burn where the clear cutting has happened
-conflicts with indigenous communities living on company concessions
-worker exploitation and labor abuses

A product that is not harmful to humans. The level of toxicity always depends on the dose and on the individual; for example, a glass of water is safe, a tidal wave is not. In addition, while a healthy body can easily process and eliminate different chemicals/toxins from their bodies, many health conditions may impede this natural ability, resulting in toxic buildup. This can potentially further exacerbate the effect of the toxin on the body. Fragrance in cosmetics is sometimes used as a loophole to hide toxic ingredients.
We believe toxicity is dose dependent, therefore we choose ingredients with low toxicity concern when possible to reduce overall burden on the body and the environment.

Starts from a plant source but includes a synthetic component from petroleum.

Starts from a petrochemical (petroleum) source. Note some synthetic ingredients can come from "natural sources." The difference is that one is derived from sustainable resource (i.e. plants) and the other is not (i.e. petroleum).
Products have to perform, last, and not grow bacteria (another form of safety). At times this requires the use of synthetic ingredients—for example, the food-based preservatives we use. In addition, some ingredients occur in nature but aren't readily available in a commercial way.

Cannot use genetically modified organisms and have been grown, raised, harvested, manufactured and preserved without chemical herbicides, pesticides, fungicides or antibiotics.
Choosing organic helps reduce reliance on chemical pesticides and fungicides herbicides; promotes healthier air, soil, water, eco systems; and supports cleaner land stewardship practices.

Contains ingredients from plants and processed chemically (i.e. ethoxylation), changing the molecular structure. These ingredients are generally available in a form that is allowed in certified organic products.
We choose plants over petroleum reducing our dependence on fossil fuel, a non-renewable resource, while at the same time supporting global ecosystems.

Contains ingredients from plants, processed minimally in a physical manner (i.e. fermenting, steam distillation, cold-pressing) as opposed to chemical processing. These ingredients are typically available certified organic*.
We choose plants over petroleum reducing our dependence on fossil fuel, a non-renewable resource, while at the same time supporting global ecosystems.

From plants, not petrochemicals.
We choose plants over petroleum reducing our dependence on fossil fuel, a non-renewable resource, while at the same time supporting global ecosystems.

Contains ingredients from plants and other natural sources that are minimally processed.
We choose plants over petroleum reducing our dependence on fossil fuel, a non-renewable resource, while at the same time supporting global ecosystems.

Some Intelligent Nutrients® products are fragrance-free. Our products do not contain any artificial fragrance, only 100% certified organic essential oil aroma/flavors.

Sometimes they can be toxic and actually age skin in the long run by over thinning, stressing and over drying. In addition Retin A often contain warnings such as:
It is not known whether Retin-A will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether Retin-A topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

This is an active product and you may experience redness or tingling. We recommend that you conduct a patch test and build up to twice daily application to maximize results.
Controlled dosage dropper makes application easy. Apply 1 dropper of serum to the face and neck post cleansing/tonic. Twist. Click. Lock.

We recommend you stop using your other retinol-based products prior to using the Time Traveler Serum. Consult with your dermatologist about using the serum in conjunction with any prescription skin products in your current regimen.

No, it does not contain Omega-3s. Consult a doctor to determine which supplements you should be taking.

The Time Traveler Serum contains plant-based ingredients that provide Retinol like benefits to skin.

Retinol is an antioxidant and an important cell-communicating ingredient. When retinol absorbs into skin, it can actually “tell” living skin cells to make healthier, younger cells and to enhance the production of new skin cells. Retinol does its work by stimulating cellular turnover from the deeper layers up—not in the uppermost layers. Those uppermost layers are where AHA or BHA steps in to help skin shed unhealthy, dead, built-up skin cells.
Retinol is a natural derivative of vitamin A and can be found naturally in the body. Retinol is found in many products that don’t require a prescription. Retinols are generally gentler than Retin A. Retin A is not a natural form of vitamin A and is created synthetically.

Glycerin is a humectant, which is a substance that promotes the retention of moisture. There is so much water in the atmosphere that studies have shown that the humectant attracts the moisture into the skin and keeps the skin moisturized and nourished. Glycerin is non toxic so it can be used for skin, face and babies. Glycerin has been shown to provide a protective barrier, help the skin cells mature properly and aid in bruised or swollen skin. Organic glycerin is best because you can be assured that the starting material to make it is an organic oil like palm oil.

Alcohol used in personal care products must be denatured. Intelligent Nutrients® uses Certified Organic Bergamot Essential Oil to denature alcohol.

Sodium Benzoate [CAS # 532-32-1] = This is a preservative commonly used in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It scores a 3 on skin deep. It is also designated as generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. There can be an issue when Sodium Benzoate combines with Ascorbic Acid creating a form of benzene, a known carcinogen. That said, this scenario is typically occurs in diet sodas not cosmetic products. In foods, fats and sugars hinder the formation of benzene and thus is considered safe and usable in foods by FDA.

These are preservatives used most often in food and used in our Skincare and Hair Care products as well, They are allowed by USDA and the EU food regulations and in cosmetics. We use them as they generally rank lower in toxicity than conventional preservatives. The rank a 3 on toxicity in the skin-deep database. They are free from any byproducts or contaminants known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity as listed under Prop 65 State Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

We use Sodium Benzoit, Potassium Hydroxide. We choose these preservatives because they generally rank lower in toxicity than conventional preservatives. The rank a 3 on toxicity in the skin-deep database. They are free from any byproducts or contaminants known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity as listed under Prop 65 State Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

Yes, while toxicity is relative to dosage, if we use a synthetic material we strive for a lower toxicity range to reduce the chemical burden on our bodies and the planet.

Yes, IN believes in efficacy and in order for some products to perform synthetic materials may be required. If a synthetic material is required. We strive for a minimum of 80% natural/plant-based content for every formula.

We require our raw material supplier to provide documentation that the palm is from a sustainably source.

Benzyl Benzoate [CAS # 120-51-4] = This is a fragrance allergen found naturally in the essential oil blends and is called out on pack per EU regulations. We do not purchase or add Benzyl Benzoate to the product directly. It's just naturally found in the essential oils.

No, however, in foods there can be an issue when Sodium Benzoate combines with Ascorbic Acid creating a form of benzene, a known carcinogen. That said, this scenario is typically occurs in diet sodas and foods, not cosmetics. In foods, fats and sugars hinder the formation of benzene and thus is considered safe and usable in foods by FDA.

Zinc Sulfate [CAS # 7446-19-7 / 7733-02-0 / 7746-20-0] = This is an inorganic salt. It's an Antimicrobial. This is a component of our Algae. It is not in the family of sulfates that are detergents which IN does not use. Sometimes INCI (regulatory) names of ingredients can be confusing to a consumer who does not understand the chemistry.

It scores a 6 on skin deep, because they are not considering that it may be contained naturally within an ingredient in the formulation. Skin Deep does not consider additional text on pack and they consider the 26 fragrance allergens that we must put on pack as added ingredients-even though that is not the case.