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.
32 ingredients
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37In Chaé products
Palmitoyl tripeptide-37 is a small peptide of three amino acids joined to palmitic acid, a common fatty acid; it helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- In Chaé products
- Firming Eye Gel Cream
PanthenolIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, conditions hair, tames static and flyaways, and helps skin feel soft and moisturized.
- Also called
- Vitamin B5
- What it does
- Reduces static, conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 81-13-0, 16485-10-2
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- In Chaé products
- Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
ParfumIn Chaé products
Fragrance, called parfum in the EU, is the label term for a blend of aromatic materials added to give a product its scent; some labels list it as natural fragrance.
Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Passion fruit seed oil, also known as maracuja oil, is pressed from the seeds of the passion fruit vine; it's a light oil that softens and smooths skin.
- Also called
- Passion Flower Seed Oil
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin
- CAS number
- 91770-48-8, 97676-26-1
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- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, Wild Ginger Hand Wash
PectinIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Pectin is a natural fiber from citrus peel and apples. It is the gelling agent that gives jams, jellies and gummies their soft, chewy set.
- What it does
- Holds the formula together, keeps the formula blended, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 9000-69-5
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- In Chaé products
- Good Night Sleep – Sustained Release Gummies
Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen
Taken from the blossoms of rose-scented geranium, geranium flower oil lends a sweet, rosy floral note to a product's fragrance.
- What it does
- Adds scent
- CAS number
- 90082-51-2, 8000-46-2
- EU rules
- Allowed with limits (Annex III) #364
- EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
- label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#364 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil) Source
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- In Chaé products
- Perfection Brightening Serum
Pelargonium Graveolens OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen
Geranium oil is distilled from the rose-scented geranium plant, Pelargonium graveolens. It gives formulas a sweet, rosy floral scent with a hint of green, minty freshness.
- Also called
- Geranium Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent
- CAS number
- 90082-51-2
- EU rules
- Allowed with limits (Annex III) #364
- EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
- label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#364 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil) Source
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- In Chaé products
- Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Geranium Rose Essential Oil, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, Love Essential Oil Blend
Persea Gratissima OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Avocado oil is a rich, green-tinted oil pressed from the flesh of the avocado fruit; it sinks into dry skin and keeps it soft and in good condition.
- Also called
- Avocado Oil
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 8024-32-6
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- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer
Pfaffia Paniculata Root ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Suma root extract, also called Brazilian ginseng, comes from the root of a South American climbing plant and helps skin feel comfortable.
- Also called
- Brazilian Ginseng Root Extract
- What it does
- Comforts skin
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- In Chaé products
- Firming Eye Gel Cream
PhospholipidsIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Phospholipids are fat-like molecules, the same kind that form the outer layer of every living cell. In skincare they help keep skin soft, smooth and conditioned.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 123465-35-0
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- In Chaé products
- INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance
Phyllanthus Emblica (Indian Gooseberry) Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Indian gooseberry, also called amla, is a tart green fruit from a tree native to India; its extract draws in moisture and helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- What it does
- Draws in moisture, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 90028-28-7
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- In Chaé products
- NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum
Phytic AcidIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Phytic acid is a compound found in seeds, grains and beans that latches onto minerals in water, keeping them from changing a formula's texture or color.
- What it does
- Stops minerals in water from affecting the formula
- CAS number
- 83-86-3
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- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, Wild Ginger Hand Wash
Piper Nigrum (black pepper) Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Black pepper seed oil is pressed from the peppercorns of Piper nigrum; it has a warm, spicy scent and gives skin a slightly tighter feel.
- Also called
- Black Pepper Oil
- What it does
- Gives skin a tighter feel, adds scent
- CAS number
- 84929-41-9
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- In Chaé products
- HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream
Pisum Sativum ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Pea extract is taken from the whole garden pea plant and helps skin feel soft, comfortable and in good condition.
- Also called
- Pea Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition, helps keep skin comfortable
- CAS number
- 90082-41-0
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- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, VitalEyes – Eye Firming
Plankton ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sourced from the tiny organisms that drift through the ocean, plankton extract is used to help keep skin soft and conditioned.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 91079-57-1
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- In Chaé products
- VitalEyes – Eye Firming
Plumeria Rubra Flower ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Plumeria rubra, better known as frangipani, is a tropical tree famous for its fragrant blossoms. The flower extract helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- Also called
- Frangipani Flower Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 223748-06-9
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- In Chaé products
- Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
Polyglyceryl-2 CaprateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Polyglyceryl-2 caprate is an emulsifier made by linking glycerin units with capric acid, a fatty acid. It helps oil and water mix into a smooth, even blend.
- What it does
- Blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 156153-06-9
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- In Chaé products
- Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Move and Be Moved Hair Gel – Flexible, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free
Polyglyceryl-3 StearateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate is an emulsifier made by linking a short chain of glycerin units to stearic acid, a fatty acid; it helps oil and water blend into a smooth, stable cream.
- What it does
- Blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 27321-72-8, 26855-43-6
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- In Chaé products
- Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, Perfection Brightening Serum
Polyglyceryl-4 CaprateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate is an emulsifier made by joining a short chain of glycerin units with capric acid, a fatty acid; it helps oil and water blend smoothly, even in light gels.
- What it does
- Blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 160391-93-5
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- In Chaé products
- Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate is an emulsifier made from glycerin and several fatty acids. It keeps water and oil evenly blended in rich creams and cleansing balms.
- What it does
- Blends oil and water, keeps the formula blended, cleans
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- In Chaé products
- G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, NuAge Peptide Serum
Potassium AcetateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Potassium acetate is a simple salt made from potassium and acetic acid, the acid in vinegar; it dissolves easily in water and helps form a light film.
- What it does
- Forms a light film
- CAS number
- 127-08-2
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- In Chaé products
- SuperPowerz – Tough Stain Cleaner
Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat ProteinIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Potassium olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein pairs olive oil fatty acids with oat protein. The result is a cleansing ingredient that washes away dirt and leaves skin and hair feeling soft.
- What it does
- Cleans, conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition
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- In Chaé products
- Body Butter
Potassium SorbateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a compound first identified in rowan berries and now made commercially. It helps keep the product fresh.
- Also called
- Mild preservative
- What it does
- Adds scent, keeps the product fresh
- CAS number
- 24634-61-5, 590-00-1
- EU rules
- Approved preservative (Annex V) #4
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- In Chaé products
- Argan Collagen Moisturizer, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing, Sudz Laundry Liquid – Scent Free, Sudz Laundry Liquid Concentrate – Scent Free, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, VitalEyes – Eye Firming, Wild Ginger Hand Wash
PropanediolIn Chaé products
Propanediol is a clear, corn-derived liquid that helps dissolve other ingredients and adds a little body, giving formulas a light, moisturized feel on skin.
- What it does
- Dissolves other ingredients, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 504-63-2
- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sweet almond extract comes from the fruit of the sweet almond tree; it helps condition hair and keeps skin soft and in good condition.
- Also called
- Sweet Almond Fruit Extract
- What it does
- Conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 90320-37-9
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- In Chaé products
- Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Apricot fruit extract comes from the soft, golden fruit of the apricot tree; it lends a skin-conditioning touch that keeps skin feeling soft.
- Also called
- Apricot Fruit Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 68650-44-2
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- In Chaé products
- Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Plum kernel oil is pressed from the seeds inside plum pits; this silky oil has a faint almond-like aroma and leaves skin soft and smooth.
- Also called
- Plum Kernel Oil
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 90082-87-4
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- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer
PsicoseIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Allulose is a rare sugar found in small amounts in foods like figs, raisins and maple syrup. It tastes much like sugar but supplies very few calories.
- What it does
- Draws in moisture, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 23140-52-5
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- In Chaé products
- Good Night Sleep – Sustained Release Gummies
Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark/Stem ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Ptychopetalum olacoides, known as muira puama, is a shrub from the Amazon rainforest. An extract of its bark and stems helps keep skin soft and in good condition.
- Also called
- Muira Puama Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 84929-46-4
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- In Chaé products
- Firming Eye Gel Cream
PullulanIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Pullulan is a film-forming sugar chain made by growing a type of yeast on starch. It leaves a thin, smooth film on skin and helps hold the formula together.
- What it does
- Holds the formula together, forms a light film
- CAS number
- 9057-02-7
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- In Chaé products
- Firming Eye Gel Cream, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns, VitalEyes – Eye Firming
PumiceIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Pumice is a light, porous volcanic rock ground into a fine powder; its gritty texture gently polishes skin and adds body to scrubs.
- What it does
- Gently polishes, adds body, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 1332-09-8
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- In Chaé products
- Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation
Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
From the fruit of the familiar apple tree, apple fruit extract adds a skin-conditioning touch that leaves skin feeling soft and cared for.
- Also called
- Apple Fruit Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 85251-63-4
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- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Firming Eye Gel Cream, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
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