What’s in our products
Look up any ingredient to see what it is, what it does and how it’s regulated: the ones we use come first, then more than 33,000 others used in cosmetics.
321 ingredients · page 1 of 7
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Also called stable vitamin C, ethyl ascorbic acid is vitamin C with a small ethyl group attached so it holds up better in formulas. It helps keep skin soft and conditioned.
- Also called
- Stable Vitamin C, Vitamin C
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 86404-04-8
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream
Acetic AcidIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Acetic acid is the acid that gives vinegar its sour taste and sharp smell. In a formula, a small amount keeps the pH steady.
- Also called
- highly concentrated compound from vinegar
- What it does
- Keeps the pH steady, adds scent
- CAS number
- 64-19-7
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- SuperPowerz – Tough Stain Cleaner
Activated CarbonIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Activated charcoal is carbon that has been processed to be extremely porous, giving it a huge surface area; in masks and scrubs it soaks up excess oil and grime and adds a deep black color.
- Also called
- Activated charcoal
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying
AlcoholIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Ethyl alcohol, the same type of alcohol found in wine and spirits, is a clear, fast-evaporating liquid that dissolves other ingredients, keeps foam down and leaves a light, tightened feel.
- Also called
- Alcohol (Ethanol)
- What it does
- Keeps foam down, gives skin a tighter feel, adds scent, dissolves other ingredients, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 64-17-5
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream
AllantoinIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Allantoin is a white, powdery compound that also occurs in plants such as comfrey; in skincare it helps skin feel smooth, soft and comfortable.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition, helps keep skin comfortable, comforts skin
- CAS number
- 97-59-6
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Perfection Brightening Serum, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Aloe leaf extract is drawn from the leaves of the aloe vera plant; it attracts moisture and leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and well conditioned.
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, draws in moisture, used in oral care, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Aloe vera juice is pressed from the thick, fleshy leaves of the aloe plant; it makes a light, watery base for formulas and helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- Also called
- Aloe Vera
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Body Butter, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, NuAge Peptide Serum, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, Perfection Brightening Serum, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns, Wild Ginger Hand Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
Aminobutyric AcidIn Chaé productsGreen Light
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid found naturally in plants and in fermented foods such as kimchi and green tea. It is usually made by fermentation.
- What it does
- Conditions hair
- CAS number
- 56-12-2
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Good Night Sleep – Sustained Release Gummies
Ananas Sativus Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Drawn from the sweet tropical fruit, pineapple fruit extract is used to help skin feel soft, smooth and well conditioned.
- Also called
- Pineapple Fruit Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
Anogeissus Leiocarpa Bark ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
African birch bark extract comes from Anogeissus leiocarpa, a tree of Africa's savannas; despite the name, it isn't a true birch. The extract helps keep skin soft, smooth and comfortable.
- Also called
- African Birch Bark Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition, helps keep skin comfortable
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer
AquaIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Purified water is the base of most lotions, cleansers and sprays, dissolving the other ingredients so they spread evenly and giving the formula its light texture.
- What it does
- Dissolves other ingredients
- CAS number
- 7732-18-5
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Baby Shampoo n’ Wash – 2 in 1 – Safe & Gentle, Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst – All-Purpose Cleaner, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst Travel Size – All-Purpose Cleaner, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Firming Eye Gel Cream, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Foamz – Oxygen Powered Cleanser, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, Move and Be Moved Hair Gel – Flexible, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, NuAge Peptide Serum, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing, OxyPlus Mist – Invigorating, Sanitiz – Sanitizer For Life, Sanitiz On-The-Go – Travel Size Sanitizer, Sudz Laundry Liquid – Scent Free, Sudz Laundry Liquid Concentrate – Scent Free, SuperPowerz – Tough Stain Cleaner, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, VitalEyes – Eye Firming, Wild Ginger Hand Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Argan oil is pressed from the kernels of the argan tree, which grows in Morocco. It is a light, silky oil that softens and smooths skin.
- Also called
- Argan Oil
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 223747-87-3, 299184-75-1
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint
Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui Berry) Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Maqui berry extract comes from a small, deep purple berry that grows wild in Chile; it is added to help condition skin and keep it soft.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Perfection Brightening Serum
Arnica Montana Flower OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Arnica flower oil is an essential oil distilled from Arnica montana, a yellow, daisy-like mountain flower of Europe. It adds a light herbal note to the scent.
- Also called
- Arnica Flower Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent
- CAS number
- 68990-11-4
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel, Perfection Brightening Serum
AromaIn Chaé products
Aroma, also listed as natural flavor, is the international label term for flavoring: a blend of flavor materials added to give a product a pleasant taste and aroma.
- What it does
- Adds flavor
- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Artemisia Vulgaris ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Mugwort extract is made from the whole common mugwort plant, a silvery-leaved herb in the daisy family, and helps skin feel soft and well conditioned.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 84775-45-1
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Ascophyllum NodosumIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Ascophyllum nodosum, known as knotted wrack, is a brown seaweed that grows on rocky North Atlantic shores. It helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- Also called
- Knotted Wrack Seaweed
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Firming Eye Gel Cream
Asparagopsis Armata ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Asparagopsis armata extract comes from a red seaweed that grows along Atlantic coasts. In skin care it helps keep skin feeling comfortable and in good condition.
- Also called
- Red Seaweed Extract (Asparagopsis Armata)
- What it does
- Helps keep skin comfortable
- CAS number
- 174393-71-6
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Firming Eye Gel Cream
AstaxanthinIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Astaxanthin, a red carotenoid pigment related to the beta-carotene in carrots, occurs in nature in microalgae; in skin care it helps keep skin soft and conditioned.
- Also called
- super antioxidant, superfood antioxidants
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 472-61-7
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment
Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed ButterIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Tucuma butter is a firm, rich butter from the seeds of the tucuma palm of the Amazon. It melts into skin, softening and smoothing it.
- Also called
- Tucuma Butter
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 942505-39-7
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Oat kernel extract comes from the grains of the oat plant, the same oats found in the kitchen; it softens and smooths skin and helps keep the formula's oils fresh.
- Also called
- Oat Kernel Extract
- What it does
- Gently polishes, keeps the oils in the formula fresh, softens and smooths skin, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 84012-26-0
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Thorny bamboo, a giant grass native to South Asia, is the source of this stem extract; it helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 91771-32-3
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation
Bambusa Vulgaris ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
From the whole plant of common bamboo, a fast-growing giant grass, bamboo extract helps skin feel soft and well cared for.
- Also called
- Bamboo Extract, Bamboo Extract (Bambusa Vulgaris)
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 91771-33-4
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, VitalEyes – Eye Firming
Barosma Betulina Leaf ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Buchu leaf extract comes from Barosma betulina, a fragrant shrub of South Africa's Cape. It adds a minty, blackcurrant-like note to the scent and helps keep skin soft.
- Also called
- Buchu Leaf Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition, adds scent
- CAS number
- 84649-93-4
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
BeeswaxIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Beeswax is the natural wax honeybees make to build their honeycomb. It firms up balms and creams, helps hold them together, and leaves skin feeling soft.
- What it does
- Holds the formula together, keeps the formula blended, adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 8006-40-4, 8012-89-3
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment
Behentrimonium MethosulfateIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Behentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient made from a long-chain fatty alcohol; it clings to hair to smooth strands, ease tangles and cut static. Despite the name, it isn't a sulfate cleanser.
- What it does
- Reduces static, conditions hair, cleans
- CAS number
- 81646-13-1, 241148-21-0
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
Behenyl/Octyldodecyl/Propanediol Citrate CrosspolymerIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Behenyl/octyldodecyl/propanediol citrate crosspolymer is a waxy polymer made by linking fatty alcohols and propanediol with citric acid; it gives balms a smooth glide and keeps skin soft.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Daisy flower extract is made from the blossoms of the common lawn daisy and helps leave skin soft and conditioned.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 84776-11-4
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Perfection Brightening Serum
Benzoic AcidIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Benzoic acid is a simple acid that occurs naturally in some berries and spices and is also made industrially. In formulas it helps keep the product fresh and balances the pH.
- What it does
- Adds scent, keeps the product fresh, balances the pH
- CAS number
- 65-85-0
- EU rules
- Approved preservative (Annex V) #1
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst Travel Size – All-Purpose Cleaner, Firming Eye Gel Cream, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, NuAge Peptide Serum, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Benzyl AlcoholIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality CheckEU allergen
Benzyl alcohol is a clear, faintly sweet-smelling aromatic alcohol that helps keep the product fresh, dissolves other ingredients into the mix, and adds a soft note of scent.
- What it does
- Keeps the product fresh, dissolves other ingredients, thickens the formula, adds scent
- CAS number
- 100-51-6
- EU rules
- Allowed with limits (Annex III) #45
- EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
- label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#45 BENZYL ALCOHOL) Source
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst Travel Size – All-Purpose Cleaner, Firming Eye Gel Cream, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, Move and Be Moved Hair Gel – Flexible, NuAge Peptide Serum, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Beta-GlucanIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Beta-glucan is a natural sugar chain found in oats, yeast and mushrooms. In skin care it holds moisture at the surface, helping skin feel soft, smooth and comfortable.
- What it does
- Adds body, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 1439905-58-4, 53238-80-5, 55965-23-6
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Betula Alba OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Birch essential oil comes from the white birch tree and adds a clean, softly woody scent.
- Also called
- White Birch Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent
- CAS number
- 8001-88-5, 8027-43-8
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Birch Essential Oil, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream
Boswellia Carterii Gum ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Frankincense comes from the fragrant resin of the Boswellia tree; its oil has a warm, woody, gently citrusy scent.
- Also called
- Frankincense Gum Extract
- What it does
- Conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition, adds scent
- CAS number
- 89957-98-2, 8016-36-2
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Frankincense Essential Oil
Boswellia Carterii OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Frankincense oil is distilled from the fragrant resin of the Boswellia tree. It gives products a warm, woody, slightly citrusy scent and leaves skin feeling fresh.
- Also called
- Frankincense Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
- CAS number
- 89957-98-2, 8050-07-5
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Broccoli seed oil is pressed from the tiny seeds of the broccoli plant. This light oil softens and smooths skin and gives hair a silky, glossy finish.
- Also called
- Broccoli Seed Oil
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 223749-36-8
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Firming Eye Gel Cream, NuAge Peptide Serum
Buddleja Davidii ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Butterfly bush extract comes from Buddleja davidii, a flowering shrub loved by gardeners for its fragrant purple blooms; the extract helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 94465-67-5
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Shea butter is the rich, creamy fat from the nuts of the African shea tree; it melts into skin to keep it soft and supple and gives balms and butters their body.
- Also called
- Shea Butter
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 194043-92-0, 91080-23-8
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment
Calcium CarbonateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Calcium carbonate is a fine white mineral powder, the same compound found in chalk and limestone; it gently polishes, adds body, and helps keep the pH steady.
- What it does
- Gently polishes, keeps the pH steady, adds body, makes the formula opaque, used in oral care
- CAS number
- 471-34-1
- EU rules
- Approved colorant (Annex IV) #124
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Calendula extract comes from the bright orange flowers of the pot marigold; it adds a light, herbal scent and helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- Also called
- Calendula Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 84776-23-8
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Pressed from the nuts of the tropical tamanu tree, tamanu oil is a rich, deep-green oil that conditions hair and leaves skin soft and supple.
- What it does
- Keeps the oils in the formula fresh, conditions hair, used in oral care, keeps skin soft and in good condition, protects the formula from light
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
Camellia Oleifera Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Camellia oil is pressed from the seeds of the oil-seed camellia, a close cousin of the tea plant; this light oil keeps skin soft and in good condition.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 225233-97-6
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Tea leaf extract comes from the same plant brewed as green and white tea; its antioxidants help keep a formula's oils fresh, and it leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed.
- Also called
- Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract
- What it does
- Keeps the oils in the formula fresh, gives skin a tighter feel, softens and smooths skin, draws in moisture, adds scent, used in oral care, keeps skin soft and in good condition, helps keep skin comfortable, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh, protects the formula from light
- CAS number
- 84650-60-2
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum
Cananga Odorata Flower OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen
Ylang-ylang oil, from the star-shaped yellow flowers of the tropical cananga tree, lends a rich, sweet, creamy floral scent.
- Also called
- Ylang Ylang Flower Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent
- CAS number
- 83863-30-3, 8006-81-3, 68606-83-7
- EU rules
- Allowed with limits (Annex III) #347
- EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
- label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#347 Cananga Odorata Flower Extract; Cananga Odorata Flower Oil) Source
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, Love Essential Oil Blend, NuAge Peptide Serum
Canarium Commune Gum OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Elemi oil is distilled from the fragrant resin of a tropical tree related to frankincense and has a fresh, lemony, lightly peppery scent.
- Also called
- Elemi Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
- CAS number
- 97675-63-3
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Elemi Essential Oil
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3In Chaé products
Caprooyl tetrapeptide-3 joins caproic acid, a fatty acid, to a peptide of four amino acids, the building blocks of protein; it's used to help skin feel comfortable.
- What it does
- Helps keep skin comfortable
- In Chaé products
- NuAge Peptide Serum
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a clear, lightweight oil made by joining glycerin with caprylic and capric fatty acids; it spreads easily, carries other ingredients and seals in moisture.
- What it does
- Adds scent, dissolves other ingredients, seals in moisture
- CAS number
- 73398-61-5, 65381-09-1
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside is a coconut-derived cleanser made from fatty alcohols and glucose, a simple sugar; it lifts away dirt and oil and helps create a light lather.
- What it does
- Cleans, makes lather
- CAS number
- 68515-73-1
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Firming Eye Gel Cream, Wild Ginger Hand Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
Carapa Guaianensis Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Andiroba oil is a rich, bitter oil pressed from the seeds of Carapa guianensis, a tall tree of the Amazon rainforest; it helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- What it does
- Makes alcohol undrinkable, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 352458-32-3, 906347-26-0
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free
CarbomerIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Carbomer is a lab-made polymer powder that swells in water. It turns liquids into clear gels and gives lotions a smooth, even thickness.
- What it does
- Keeps the formula blended, turns liquids into a gel, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 9007-20-9, 9003-01-4, 76050-42-5, 9062-04-8, 9007-16-3, 9007-17-4
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Reality Check Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel
CarnosineIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Carnosine is a dipeptide, a tiny molecule built from two amino acids, beta-alanine and histidine; in skincare it serves as a conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin soft.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 305-84-0
- ToxicFree Foundation
- Green Light Read the Foundation's entry
- In Chaé products
- G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream
Ingredient names, functions and EU status: CosIng, European Commission. Green Light, Reality Check and Red Light ratings, and what they mean: ToxicFree Foundation.
