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.
41 ingredients
Saccharide IsomerateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Saccharide isomerate is a complex of sugars that holds on to water, drawing moisture to the skin's surface so it feels hydrated and soft.
- What it does
- Draws in moisture
- CAS number
- 100843-69-4
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- In Chaé products
- Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst Travel Size – All-Purpose Cleaner, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup
Saccharomyces/Copper FermentIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Saccharomyces/copper ferment is made by growing yeast in the presence of copper and extracting the result. In hair care it is used as a conditioning ingredient.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
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- In Chaé products
- Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint
Saccharomyces/Selenium FermentIn Chaé products
Saccharomyces/selenium ferment is made by growing yeast in a selenium-rich medium and extracting the result. In hair care it is used as a conditioning ingredient.
- What it does
- Not reported
- EU rules
- Banned (Annex II) #297
- In Chaé products
- Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint
Sambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Elderberry extract comes from the ripe, dark purple berries of the black elder, a shrub long used in European cooking for syrups, jams and teas.
- Also called
- Elderberry Fruit Extract
- What it does
- Gives skin a tighter feel
- CAS number
- 84603-58-7
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- In Chaé products
- Good Night Sleep – Sustained Release Gummies
Santalum Album OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen
Sandalwood oil is the fragrant essential oil distilled from the heartwood of the East Indian sandalwood tree. It adds a warm, creamy, woody scent.
- Also called
- Sandalwood Oil
- What it does
- Adds scent
- CAS number
- 8006-87-9, 84787-70-2
- EU rules
- Allowed with limits (Annex III) #367
- EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
- label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#367 Santalum Album Oil) Source
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- In Chaé products
- NuAge Peptide Serum
Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Australian sandalwood seed oil comes from the nuts of the Santalum spicatum tree. Unlike the fragrant oil distilled from sandalwood heartwood, it is a rich oil that keeps skin soft and conditioned.
- Also called
- Sandalwood Seed Oil
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
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- In Chaé products
- Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, NuAge Peptide Serum
Sclerotium GumIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sclerotium gum is a sugar-based gum produced by fermentation, much like xanthan gum; it thickens gels and lotions, keeps them evenly blended, and helps skin feel soft.
- What it does
- Keeps the formula blended, keeps skin soft and in good condition, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 39464-87-4
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- In Chaé products
- Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
Sea Water ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sea water extract is drawn from ocean water and carries the sea's minerals and salts into the formula, where it helps condition skin and keep it soft.
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
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- In Chaé products
- Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
SilicaIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Silica is a fine powder of silicon dioxide, the mineral found in quartz and sand; it thickens gels, absorbs excess oil and adds a light polishing action.
- What it does
- Gently polishes, absorbs oil or moisture, keeps powders free-flowing, adds body, makes the formula opaque, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 7631-86-9, 112945-52-5, 60676-86-0
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- In Chaé products
- ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel, OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing, Thera-P Relief Gel – Soothe Bites & Burns
SiltIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Silt is a very fine mineral sediment that settles slowly in lakes and other inland waters. Used much like clay, it soaks up excess oil and leaves skin with a tighter feel.
- Also called
- ancient
- What it does
- Absorbs oil or moisture, gives skin a tighter feel, draws in moisture
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- In Chaé products
- Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Silybum Marianum Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Milk thistle extract is taken from the seeds of milk thistle, a spiny, purple-flowered plant in the daisy family; it conditions skin and helps it feel soft.
- Also called
- Milk Thistle Fruit Extract
- What it does
- Keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 84604-20-6
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- In Chaé products
- G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Jojoba oil comes from the seeds of a desert shrub and is technically a liquid wax; it softens skin and conditions hair without a heavy, greasy feel.
- Also called
- Jojoba Oil
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 90045-98-0
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- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
Sodium Acrylates CopolymerIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Sodium acrylates copolymer is a lab-made polymer built from acrylic building blocks; it thickens the formula, helps hold it together, and forms a light, invisible film on skin.
- What it does
- Holds the formula together, forms a light film, makes the formula opaque, thickens the formula
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- In Chaé products
- Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin
Sodium BenzoateIn Chaé products
Sodium benzoate is the salt form of benzoic acid, a compound that also occurs in fruits such as cranberries; it helps keep water-based products fresh.
- What it does
- Protects the packaging, adds scent, keeps the product fresh
- CAS number
- 532-32-1
- EU rules
- Approved preservative (Annex V) #1
- In Chaé products
- Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, 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
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateIn Chaé products
Sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate is a cleansing agent that loosens dirt and oil so water can rinse them away. It is known for producing a generous, bubbly foam.
- What it does
- Cleans, makes lather
- CAS number
- 68439-57-6
- In Chaé products
- Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, Sudz Laundry Liquid – Scent Free, Sudz Laundry Liquid Concentrate – Scent Free, Wild Ginger Hand Wash
Sodium ChlorideIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium chloride is simply salt. In body washes and shampoos a little of it thickens the liquid, giving a fuller, richer texture.
- Also called
- Sodium Chloride (Salt), salt
- What it does
- Adds body, adds scent, used in oral care, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 7647-14-5
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- In Chaé products
- Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, SuperPowerz – Tough Stain Cleaner
Sodium ChloriteIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Sodium chlorite is a mineral salt, the ingredient in products sold as “stabilized oxygen.” It acts as an oxidizing agent that helps oral care and cleansing products clean and freshen.
- Also called
- Sodium Chlorite (NaClO2), Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide, Stabilized Oxygen
- What it does
- Used in oral care, oxidizing agent
- CAS number
- 7758-19-2
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- In Chaé products
- Baby Shampoo n’ Wash – 2 in 1 – Safe & Gentle, Foamz – Oxygen Powered Cleanser, OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing, OxyPlus Mist – Invigorating, Sanitiz – Sanitizer For Life, Sanitiz On-The-Go – Travel Size Sanitizer
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a cleansing agent made from coconut fatty acids. It whips up a rich, creamy lather and helps hair feel soft and conditioned.
- What it does
- Cleans, conditions hair
- CAS number
- 61789-32-0, 58969-27-0
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- In Chaé products
- NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Sodium HyaluronateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid, a moisture-binding molecule that draws water to the skin's surface so skin feels plump, soft and hydrated.
- Also called
- Hyaluronic Acid, deep hydrator
- What it does
- Draws in moisture, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 9067-32-7
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- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum, VitalEyes – Eye Firming
Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer is a cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid, the well-known moisture magnet; its linked structure holds water at the skin's surface, helping skin feel smooth and moisturized.
- What it does
- Draws in moisture, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 105524-32-1
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- In Chaé products
- G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, NuAge Peptide Serum
Sodium IsostearateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium isostearate is the sodium salt of isostearic acid, a branched fatty acid; it acts like a soap, helping cleanse and blend oils into water.
- What it does
- Cleans, blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 64248-79-9
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- In Chaé products
- G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, NuAge Peptide Serum
Sodium LactateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium lactate is a natural humectant, meaning a moisture-attracting ingredient, made from lactic acid, the acid found in sour milk; it draws in moisture and helps keep the pH steady.
- Also called
- Natural humectant from lactic acid
- What it does
- Keeps the pH steady, draws in moisture
- CAS number
- 72-17-3, 867-56-1
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- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer
Sodium LauroamphoacetateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium lauroamphoacetate is a cleanser made from lauric acid, a fatty acid, that produces a rich, creamy lather, boosts foam and leaves hair feeling conditioned.
- What it does
- Cleans, makes lather, boosts the lather, conditions hair
- CAS number
- 66161-62-4
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- In Chaé products
- NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Sodium Lauroyl LactylateIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Sodium lauroyl lactylate pairs lauric acid, a fatty acid, with lactic acid; it's an emulsifier that helps oil and water blend into a smooth, even texture.
- What it does
- Blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 13557-75-0
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- In Chaé products
- Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate is a cleansing agent made from lauric acid, a fatty acid. It produces a creamy, dense foam that washes away dirt and oil.
- What it does
- Cleans
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- In Chaé products
- Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst – All-Purpose Cleaner, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst Travel Size – All-Purpose Cleaner
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is a coconut-derived cleanser made from a fatty acid and sarcosine, an amino acid. It creates a rich lather that lifts away dirt and oil.
- What it does
- Reduces static, cleans, blends oil and water, makes lather, conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 137-16-6
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- In Chaé products
- Baby Shampoo n’ Wash – 2 in 1 – Safe & Gentle, Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Foamz – Oxygen Powered Cleanser, Sanitiz – Sanitizer For Life, Sanitiz On-The-Go – Travel Size Sanitizer
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is a cleanser made from coconut fatty acids and a taurine derivative. It foams well and rinses away dirt and oil, leaving skin feeling clean.
- What it does
- Cleans
- CAS number
- 12765-39-8, 61791-42-2
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- In Chaé products
- Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Sodium PCAIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium PCA is a moisture-attracting salt that also occurs in the skin's surface, where it's part of what's called the natural moisturizing factor; it draws in water and helps skin and hair feel soft.
- Also called
- Natural moisturizing factor
- What it does
- Reduces static, conditions hair, draws in moisture, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 28874-51-3
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- In Chaé products
- CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer
Sodium PhytateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sodium phytate is the sodium salt of phytic acid, a compound found in seeds and grains; it binds minerals in water so they can't affect the formula's clarity or texture.
- What it does
- Stops minerals in water from affecting the formula, used in oral care
- CAS number
- 14306-25-3, 34367-89-0
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- In Chaé products
- Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin
Sorbitan OleateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sorbitan oleate is an emulsifier made from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, and oleic acid, a fatty acid; it helps oil and water stay evenly blended in creams and serums.
- What it does
- Blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 1338-43-8
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- In Chaé products
- Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum
Sorbitan OlivateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sorbitan olivate is an olive-based emulsifier made by combining olive oil fatty acids with sorbitol, a sugar alcohol. It helps oil and water blend into smooth creams and lotions.
- Also called
- Olive
- What it does
- Blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 223706-40-9
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- In Chaé products
- Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Firming Eye Gel Cream, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment
Sorbitan PalmitateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sorbitan palmitate is a palm oil-derived emulsifier made from palmitic acid and sorbitol, a sugar alcohol; it keeps the oil and water in creams and lotions from separating.
- What it does
- Blends oil and water
- CAS number
- 26266-57-9
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- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum
SorbitolIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol, a mildly sweet relative of sugar that also occurs in fruits like apples and pears; it draws in moisture and helps keep skin soft.
- Also called
- Yeast Extract
- What it does
- Draws in moisture, adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 50-70-4, 1259528-21-6
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- In Chaé products
- Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Firming Eye Gel Cream, OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing
SqualaneIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Squalane is a light, silky oil derived from olives or sugarcane; much like the oils skin makes itself, it softens skin, keeps it supple and conditions hair.
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, conditions hair, replenishes skin's natural oils, keeps skin soft and in good condition
- CAS number
- 111-01-3
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- In Chaé products
- Argan Collagen Moisturizer, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance
Stearalkonium ChlorideIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Stearalkonium chloride is a positively charged conditioning agent that clings to hair. It smooths the hair's surface, cuts static and flyaways, and makes combing easier.
- What it does
- Reduces static, keeps the product fresh, cleans
- CAS number
- 122-19-0
- EU rules
- Allowed with limits (Annex III) #65
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- In Chaé products
- Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
Stearamide AmpIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Stearamide AMP is a waxy ingredient made from stearic acid, a fatty acid, and a small amino alcohol; it thickens cleansers and makes their lather richer and longer lasting.
- What it does
- Boosts the lather, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 36284-86-3
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- In Chaé products
- Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
Stearyl AlcoholIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Stearyl alcohol is a solid fatty alcohol, waxy rather than drying. It gives creams body, helps keep oil and water together, and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, blends oil and water, keeps the formula blended, boosts the lather, adds scent, makes the formula opaque, replenishes skin's natural oils, cleans, thickens the formula
- CAS number
- 112-92-5
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- In Chaé products
- Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate CrosspolymerIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Stearyl/octyldodecyl citrate crosspolymer is a polymer built from fatty alcohols and citric acid. It helps attract and hold moisture on the skin's surface.
- What it does
- Draws in moisture
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- In Chaé products
- Body Butter, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
Stevia Rebaudiana ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check
Stevia extract comes from the leaves of the stevia plant, native to South America. It is a plant-based sweetener that adds sweetness without sugar.
- Also called
- Stevia Extract, Sweetener
- What it does
- Adds flavor
- CAS number
- 91722-21-3
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- In Chaé products
- OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing
Sucrose LaurateIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Sucrose laurate is made by joining sucrose, or table sugar, with lauric acid, a fatty acid; it helps oil and water blend, cleans lightly, and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.
- What it does
- Softens and smooths skin, blends oil and water, keeps skin soft and in good condition, cleans
- CAS number
- 25339-99-5, 37266-93-6
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- In Chaé products
- INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance
Swertia Chirata ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light
Chiretta extract is made from the whole plant of Swertia chirata, a bitter Himalayan herb in the gentian family, and helps draw moisture to the skin.
- Also called
- Chiretta Extract
- What it does
- Draws in moisture
- CAS number
- 97766-44-4
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- In Chaé products
- NuAge Peptide Serum
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