Ingredients:aqua: Distilled water
shea butter: A moisturizing, soothing emollient fat
with cellular renewal properties from the fat of the karite nut tree.
succinic acid derivatives: From lichens. A buffer,
neutralizer, and germicide.
salicylic acid: Softens the keratinized barrier
cells, anti-bacterial, helps eliminate clogged pores, beta-hydroxy acid
responsible for oxygenating and detoxifying. From pumpkin seeds.
azelaic acid: Pigment emulsifier (skin lightening),
inhibits tyrosinase activity. Exfoliant and pH adjustor. From Oleic acid
(unsaturated fatty acid) found in milk fats.
laurel berry derivatives: From European laurel
berry with cleansing and foaming properties.
coconut methyl glycine: A sudsing agent from
coconut.
glycolic acid polymer: An AHA (alpha hydroxy acid)
from rhubarb. It is less irritating than glycolic acid with properties of
dissolving the binders (glue) that hold dead skin cells together.
cranberry extract: Anti-bacterial, antioxidant,
nourishes skin. From cranberries.
totarol: An extract of the New Zealand Totara tree
with potent anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties. Propionibacterium
acne, the bacterium involved in acne, is particularly sensitive to this
extract. Totarol is effective in the treatment of acne and rosacea.
grapefruit extract: Anti-bacterial and antioxidant
properties.
lemongrass essential oil: Essential oil from
lemongrass with purifying, refreshing, and hydrating effects.
tea tree oil: Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
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