Set-N-Me-Free Cosmetic Ingredients

A Summary of Cosmetic Ingredients Used in Set-N-Me-Free Products

Allantoin: soothes, promotes healing, protects, softens
Aloe Vera: (from leaves of the aloe plant) moisturizes, conditions, softens, soothes
Apricot kernel oil: (from apricot kernels) smoothes, softens, & protects
Ascorbic Acid: Vitamin C. Acid occurring naturally in many fruits. Used as an AHA
Borage oil: (from borage seed) regenerates, rich in essential fatty acids
Candelilla Wax: Used in lipsticks and lip balms to add body, also used for its low melting Point
Cetyl alcohol: (from coconut oil) an emulsifier and emollient
Chamomile: (herb) soothing & regenerating
Citric acid: pH adjuster, to exfoliate, refine and clear skin
Cocoa butter: emollient
Cocamidopropyl betaine: (from coconut) mild, effective cleanser from coconut and palm oils, gently cleans
without stripping away natural oils
Cocamide DEA: (from coconut and palm oils) gentle, effective cleansers that clean without stripping away natural oils
Coconut oil: emollient, use in soaps to produce foaming/lathering action
Dehydroacetic Acid: used a s a preservative
Eucalyptus: antiseptic, antibacterial
Ginseng: (herb root invigorating, tones & rejuvenates
Glyceryl stearate: (from vegetable fatty acids) soothes & softens, emulsifier
Jojoba oil: (from bean of desert plant soothes, moisturizes, & softens
Kelp extract: (from lake plants) mineral-rich, nourishes, softens, helps skin retain moisture
Lavender: (plant extract an essential oil) cleansing, balancing, soothing and healing
Methylparaben: (derived from benzoic acid from benzoin tree gum) safe, effective preservative
Peppermint: (essential oil) cleansing & refreshing
Propylene glycol: Combination of glycerin and water, and organic humectants. Clear, colorless liquid that is the most common moisture-carrying vehicle in skin care. It delivers superb permeation through the skin and excellent humectant properties (softens and moisturizes the skin)
Propylparaben: (derived from benzoic acid from benzoin tree gum) safe, effective preservative
Retinyl palmitate: Vitamin A derivative, an essential skin nutrient necessary for healthy skin maintenance and repair. Moisturizes dry skin and reduces excess oil
Rosemary: (plant extract and essential oil) stimulating, purifying & rejuvenating
Safflower Oil: (from safflower seeds) an emollient high in oleic acid, nourishing protects and firms
Sodium laureth sulfate: (from coconut and palm oils) gentle, effective cleansers that clean without stripping away natural oils.
Sorbitol: (from fruits & berries) humectant (attracts & holds moisture), gives velvety feel to the skin
Stearalkonium chloride: (from coconut & salt) reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charges on hair. Good conditioning agent
Stearic acid: (from vegetable fatty acids) soothes & softens, emulsifier
Tea Tree oil: used as an antiseptic. Used in face masks and topical creams
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) anti-oxidant & free radical scavenger, rejuvenates, smoothes
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid/ascorbyl palmitate): anti-oxidant & powerful free radical scavenger that protects and promotes healing
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate): anti-oxidant
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol, mixed tocopherols -alpha, beta and gamma): An effective anti-oxidant with healing and rejuvenating benefits, that help prevent cell damage by neutralizing free radicals
Witch hazel: cleansing & toning
Xanthan gum: (derived from natural polysaccharides) thickens & soothes