PERSEA GRATISSIMA - (avocado oil) can function as an emollient and as carrier oil in cosmetic
preparation, helping transport active substances into the skin. Its skin benefiting properties include
bactericidal and soothing, particularly to sensitive skin. Current speculation among researches is that
avocado oil may mobilize and increase the collagen of connective tissue. This would keep the skin moist
and smooth in addition to having a favorable influence in the treatment for minor skin conditions.
Avocado oil has one of the highest penetration rates among similar oils. Avocado oil has also
demonstrated sun screening characteristics, and has high concentration of vitamins A, D, and E. This oil
is obtained from the ripe avocado fruit. Read more about Avocado Oil.
PHENOXYETHANOL - a broad range preservative with fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal and germicidal
properties. It has a low sensitizing factor in leave- on cosmetics. It also can be used as a solvent.
PPROPYLENE GLYCOL - next to water this is the most common moisture carrying vehicle used in
cosmetic formulations. It has better skin permeation than glycerin, and it also gives a pleasant feel with
less greasiness than glycerin. It also serves as a solvent for antioxidants and preservatives. In
addition, it has preservative properties against bacteria and fungi.
PALMAROSA OIL - (Cymbopogon Martini) properties attributed to this oil are soothing, moisturizing,
antiseptic, and cell regeneration. Its use is indicated for acne skin and dermatitis condition as well as
for dry skin. Palmarosa oil is said to have immediate calming and refreshing action on the skin.
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS- Sweet Almond Oil. An emollient with soothing properties. It is a rich
source of Vitamin E and antioxidants. More information about Almond Oil.
PANTHENOL- Vitamin B5. Acts as penetrating moisturizer. Panthenol appears to stimulate cellular
proliferation and aid in tissue repair. It imparts a nonirritant, nonsensitizing, moisturizing, and
conditioning feel and promotes normal keratinization and wound-healing. Panthenol protects the skin
against sunburn, provides relieve for existing sunburn.
POTENTILLA ERECTA- Tormentil extract. Considered one of the safest and most powerful herbal
astringents. It also has mildly antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
PERUVIAN RHATANY- It has astringent, antioxidant and tonic properties.
PIROCTONE OLAMINE - the amine salt. A compound sometimes used in the treatment of fungal
infections. It is often used in anti-dandrff shampoo as a gentler replacement for the commonly used
compound zinc pyrithione.
preparation, helping transport active substances into the skin. Its skin benefiting properties include
bactericidal and soothing, particularly to sensitive skin. Current speculation among researches is that
avocado oil may mobilize and increase the collagen of connective tissue. This would keep the skin moist
and smooth in addition to having a favorable influence in the treatment for minor skin conditions.
Avocado oil has one of the highest penetration rates among similar oils. Avocado oil has also
demonstrated sun screening characteristics, and has high concentration of vitamins A, D, and E. This oil
is obtained from the ripe avocado fruit. Read more about Avocado Oil.
- Nuvo Products containing Avocado Oil: Intense Moisture Body Lotion; Aloe Vera Facial Cleansing
Milk; Aloe Vera Hydration Cream; Replenishing Avocado Cream; Chamomile Facial Cleansing
Milk; Essential Eye Contour Cream; Mending Facial Cleanser with Grapeseed Extract; Mending
Facial Exfoliator with Grapeseed Oil; Mending Eye Contour Cream with Grapeseed Oil; Mending
Moisturizer with Grapeseed Oil; Refining Lemon Moisturizer; Revitalizing Moisture Cream
PHENOXYETHANOL - a broad range preservative with fungicidal, bactericidal, insecticidal and germicidal
properties. It has a low sensitizing factor in leave- on cosmetics. It also can be used as a solvent.
PPROPYLENE GLYCOL - next to water this is the most common moisture carrying vehicle used in
cosmetic formulations. It has better skin permeation than glycerin, and it also gives a pleasant feel with
less greasiness than glycerin. It also serves as a solvent for antioxidants and preservatives. In
addition, it has preservative properties against bacteria and fungi.
PALMAROSA OIL - (Cymbopogon Martini) properties attributed to this oil are soothing, moisturizing,
antiseptic, and cell regeneration. Its use is indicated for acne skin and dermatitis condition as well as
for dry skin. Palmarosa oil is said to have immediate calming and refreshing action on the skin.
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS- Sweet Almond Oil. An emollient with soothing properties. It is a rich
source of Vitamin E and antioxidants. More information about Almond Oil.
- Nuvo Products containing Sweet Almond Oil: Intense Moisture Body Lotion; Cocoa Body Butter;
Cocoa Lip Balm; Aloe Vera Facial Cleansing Milk; Aloe Vera Hydration Mask; Aloe Vera
Hydration Cream; Replenishing Avocado Cream; Chamomile Facial Cleansing Milk; Essential Eye
Contour Cream; Mending Facial Cleanser with Grapeseed Extract; Mending Facial Exfoliator with
Grapeseed Oil; Mending Mask with Grapeseed Oil; Mending Moisturizer with Grapeseed Oil;
Refining Lemon Moisturizer; Repair Cream with Marigold; Revitalizing Moisture Cream;
Reparative Jojoba Hair Mask
PANTHENOL- Vitamin B5. Acts as penetrating moisturizer. Panthenol appears to stimulate cellular
proliferation and aid in tissue repair. It imparts a nonirritant, nonsensitizing, moisturizing, and
conditioning feel and promotes normal keratinization and wound-healing. Panthenol protects the skin
against sunburn, provides relieve for existing sunburn.
- Nuvo Products containing Panthenol: Aloe Vera Facial Cleansing Milk; Chamomile Facial
Cleansing Milk; Reparative Jojoba Hair Mask
POTENTILLA ERECTA- Tormentil extract. Considered one of the safest and most powerful herbal
astringents. It also has mildly antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Nuvo Products containing Tormentil: Energizing Green Clay Mask
PERUVIAN RHATANY- It has astringent, antioxidant and tonic properties.
- Nuvo Products containing Peruvian Rhatany: Energizing Green Clay Mask
PIROCTONE OLAMINE - the amine salt. A compound sometimes used in the treatment of fungal
infections. It is often used in anti-dandrff shampoo as a gentler replacement for the commonly used
compound zinc pyrithione.
- Nuvo Products containing Piroctone Olamine: Soothing Shampoo with Nettle Extract
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