Allantoin

Encourages growth of healthy cells and is an anti-irritant and healing agent. By-product of uric acid extracted from urea and considered an effective anti-irritant.

Aloe Vera Gel

Rich in amino acids. It acts as a penetrant as well as imparts softness to the skin. Relieves pain, burning and itching sensations. Penetrates five times faster than water. There is research indicating that isolated components of aloe vera, such as glycoprotein, can have some effectiveness for wound healing and as an anti-irritant.

Apricot Kern Oil

see Natural Moisturizing Factors.

Avocado Oil

Rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. See Natural Moisturizing Factors.

Bisabolol

Can be extracted from chamomile or derived synthetically. It is an anti-irritant.

Bromelain

Enzyme found in pineapple. Bromelain breaks down the connecting structure that holds surface skin cells together, which causes exfoliation.

Calcium Gluconate

Calcium is an essential mineral for the body. Research shows it to be a good anti-inflammatory and healing agent when applied topically.

Castor Oil

Vegetable oil derived from the castor bean. It is used in cosmetics as an emollient, though its unique property is that when dry it forms a solid film that can have water-binding properties.

Chamomile

High concentration of Azulene which is known for its strong calming effect. This herb is anti-inflammatory, pain relieving and healing. Rich in essential oils, fatty acids, polysaccharides, amino acids and minerals.

Citric Acid

Citrus Acid. Alphahydroxy Acid. Derived from citrus and used primarily to adjust the pH of products to prevent them from being too alkaline. AHAs are derived from various plant sources or from milk. AHAs work as water-binding agents and exfoliate skin cells by breaking down the substance in skin that holds skin cells together. AHAs have been widely used for therapy of photodamaged skin, and also have been reported to normalize hyperkeratinization (over-thickened skin) and to increase viable epidermal thickness and dermal glycosaminoglycans content. A vast amount of research has substantially described how the aging process affects the skin and has demonstrated that many of the unwanted changes can be improved by topical application of AHAs.

Copper Ferment

Copper has been shown to increase superoxide dismutase levels in humans. The synthesis of collagen and elastin is in part related to the presence of copper in the body. There is research showing that copper is effective for wound. See Oligoelements.

Cornflower

Healing properties particularly in the case of bruising. It is a tonic and a stimulant.

Cucumber

Anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.