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Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Plant extract from the baobab tree, rich in skin-nourishing amino acids and fatty acids, as well as phenolic and flavonoid compounds that exhibit strong antioxidant benefits.
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Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Also known as Baobab seed oil, this plant-derived emollient ingredient hydrates, soothes, and provides anti-aging antioxidant benefits.
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Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil

This oil from a plant also called kukui nut has hydrating and anti-aging properties for skin.
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Algae

Algae are very simple, chlorophyll-containing organisms.
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Algae Extract

The extract of very simple, chlorophyll-containing organisms.
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Almond/Borage/Linseed/Olive Acids Glycerides

A mixture of the fatty acid and triglyceride components of several non-fragrant plant oils, including almond, borage, linseed, and olive.
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Almond Oil

Non-volatile oil extracted from the seeds of almonds and used as an emollient.
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Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

This natural prebiotic helps reinforce and support a healthy microbiome while helping skin become less likely to show signs of irritation.
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Amaranthus Caudatus Seed extract

Plant extract with moisturizing benefits and anti-aging potential, thanks to its skin-beneficial compounds.
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Apricot Kernel Oil

Emollient plant oil pressed from the seeds of apricots, and similar to other nonfragrant plant oils.