Yucky Chemical:
Hydroquinone
What is it?
An aromatic organic compound, is a type of phenol which is petroleum based, and is restricted in cosmetics in Canada. It’s function is stabalising. May be carcinogenic, as found in laboratory tests with rats, not yet known for humans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on over-the-counter sales of cosmetic products containing hydroquinone,
Where is it found?
It is used in cosmetics as a whitening agent for skin, is found in moisturisers, anti aging products, paint, super glue and is a major component in most photographic developers for film and paper.
Yummy Chemical:
Certified Organic Neroli extract
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium bigarade
What is it?
A natural plant extract, Neroli essential oil soothes and calms the senses. Despite it’s nature, this essential oil regulates skin oiliness and minimizes enlarged pores. It is used to regenerate skin cells and to tone mature, dry, and sensitive skin.
Where is it found?
It is extracted from the flowers of the bitter orange tree, also known as orange blossom, a plant that originated from China. It was named after Princess Nerola from Italy who wore the scent for it’s sweet smelling aroma. The Certified Organic extract is created from trees grown with certified organic certification and the extraction procedure to generate the extract from the flower is free of toxic chemicals.
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