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Mango Extract
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Pulp Extract
Function
Gentle Mango-derived exfoliant.
Benefit
Rich in ascorbic acid, carotenoids and polyphenols with antioxidant activity.
EWG Ranking
1
Mango Extract
Function
Gentle Mango-derived exfoliant.
Benefit
Rich in ascorbic acid, carotenoids and polyphenols with antioxidant activity.
EWG Ranking
1
Products that use it
Marigold Flower Extract
Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract
Function
Marigold florets are considered edible. They are often used to add color to salads, or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron.
Benefit
Rich in vitamin A, it helps to soothe, heal, and restore skin.
EWG Ranking
1
Products
Marigold Flower Extract
Function
Marigold florets are considered edible. They are often used to add color to salads, or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron.
Benefit
Rich in vitamin A, it helps to soothe, heal, and restore skin.
EWG Ranking
1
Products that use it
Marine Sugar Algae Complex (Laminaria Digitata)
Hydrolyzed Algin, Zinc Sulfate
Function
A concentrated solution of an oligosaccharide from this leathery, dark brown seaweed that grows to two or three meters combined with zinc
Benefit
Improves clarity, cellular renewal and helps purify while providing oil control
EWG Ranking
1, 3-4
Marine Sugar Algae Complex (Laminaria Digitata)
Function
A concentrated solution of an oligosaccharide from this leathery, dark brown seaweed that grows to two or three meters combined with zinc
Benefit
Improves clarity, cellular renewal and helps purify while providing oil control
EWG Ranking
1, 3-4
Products that use it
May Chang EO
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Fruit Oil
Function
The oil is mostly used in the fragrance industry. The root and stem of the plant are used in Chinese medicine. The name cubeba is given to this plant because the small round fruits resemble those on the climbing shrub piper cubeba, a native plant of Java. You may also see Litsea cubeba under the names May Chang or mountain pepper.
Benefit
Known for:Uplifting, regenerative, anxiety, fatigue.
Parts Used: Fruit.
Note Classification: Top.
Aroma: Heavy, sweet citrus, fresh-fruity lemony odor
Blends Well With: Basil, bay, black pepper, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, marjoram, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, rosemary, sandalwood, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, ylang ylang.
Safety Data: Generally safe
EWG Ranking
1
Products
May Chang EO
Function
The oil is mostly used in the fragrance industry. The root and stem of the plant are used in Chinese medicine. The name cubeba is given to this plant because the small round fruits resemble those on the climbing shrub piper cubeba, a native plant of Java. You may also see Litsea cubeba under the names May Chang or mountain pepper.
Benefit
Known for:Uplifting, regenerative, anxiety, fatigue.
Parts Used: Fruit.
Note Classification: Top.
Aroma: Heavy, sweet citrus, fresh-fruity lemony odor
Blends Well With: Basil, bay, black pepper, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, marjoram, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, rosemary, sandalwood, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, ylang ylang.
Safety Data: Generally safe
EWG Ranking
1
Products that use it
Menthol
Menthol
Function
Menthol crystals are the solid constituent of oil of mint, specifically cornmint obtained by freezing the distilled oil resulting in crystals.
Benefit
*cooling, refreshing, strong minty aroma
Parts Used: extract of cornmint essential oil
Note Classification:
Aroma: Strong camphor-like with heavy mint tones
Blends Well With: mint, vanilla
Safety Data: Irritating at full strength
EWG Ranking
1
Menthol
Function
Menthol crystals are the solid constituent of oil of mint, specifically cornmint obtained by freezing the distilled oil resulting in crystals.
Benefit
*cooling, refreshing, strong minty aroma
Parts Used: extract of cornmint essential oil
Note Classification:
Aroma: Strong camphor-like with heavy mint tones
Blends Well With: mint, vanilla
Safety Data: Irritating at full strength
EWG Ranking
1
Products that use it
Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer
Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer
Function
A polymer that forms a flexible film.
Benefit
Forms a film.
Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer
Function
A polymer that forms a flexible film.
Benefit
Forms a film.