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This product bears the EWG VERIFIED™ mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns. Click on an ingredient for more information.

ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, emollient, skin conditioning
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ALOE MACULATA LEAF EXTRACT

CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL
Appeared as: ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL

CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ANISALDEHYDE
Appeared as: P-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL
Appeared as: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, emollient, skin conditioning
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AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, abrasive
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BEESWAX

FUNCTION(S)	binder, emulsion stabilizer, epilating agent, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous, surfactant - emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous, emollient, emulsifying, film forming, perfuming
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BETA-IONONE
Appeared as: BETA-LONONE

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming
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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosityincreasing agent - nonaqueous, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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CETEARYL ALCOHOL

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasingagent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous, emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, opacifying, surfactant, viscosity controlling
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CETEARYL OLIVATE

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, hair conditioning
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, masking, skin conditioning, tonic
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CORYLUS AVELLANA (HAZEL) SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, masking
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GAMMA-UNDECALACTONE

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, masking, perfuming, solvent
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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HEXYL ACETATE

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming
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HONEY

FUNCTION(S)	flavoring agent, humectant, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, emollient, moisturising
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KAOLIN

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, absorbent, anticaking agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, skin protectant;slip modifier, anticaking, bulking, opacifying
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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LACTOBACILLUS/ ALOE BARBADENSIS FERMENT FILTRATE
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/MACULATA ALOE LEAF/MOLASSES FERMENT FILTRATE

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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MUSA SAPIENTUM (PLANTAIN) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/MUSA SAPIENTUM (BANANA) FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
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OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Appeared as: OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, perfuming
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PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA (MOUTAN) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, skin protecting
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PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	proprietary, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, masking, skin conditioning
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RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
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SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (BAIKAL SKULLCAP) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - humectant, astringent, humectant, soothing
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SORBITAN OLIVATE

FUNCTION(S)	surfactant - emulsifying agent, emulsifying
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VANILLIN

FUNCTION(S)	flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient, masking
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XANTHAN GUM

FUNCTION(S)	binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant -emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, gel forming, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
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Ingredients from packaging:

*Aloe Maculata Leaf Extract, *Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, *Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, *Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, **Cetearyl Olivate, **Sorbitan Olivate, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), **Cetearyl Alcohol, *Beeswax, Honey, *Lactobacillus/Maculata Aloe Leaf/Molasses Ferment Filtrate, ***Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, ***Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, ***Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, **Kaolin, **Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, *Lactobacillus/Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, p-Methoxybenzaldehyde, gamma-Undecalactone, beta-lonone, Hexyl acetate, Vanillin.

Directions from packaging:

[How to use] Apply regularly to keep hands soft and nourished.

Warnings from packaging:

[Precautions] Stop use if product causes irritation. If symptoms continue, seek medical advice. Do not use on wounds. Keep out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

EWG Verified

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