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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.

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  1. CarrageenanIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Carrageenan is a natural gelling agent extracted from red seaweed; it thickens gels and creams and gives them a smooth, cushiony body.

    CAS number
    9000-07-1
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    In Chaé products
    Firming Eye Gel Cream, Perfection Brightening Serum
  2. Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) OleosomesIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Safflower oleosomes are the tiny oil droplets in which safflower seeds naturally store their oil; they soften and smooth skin and help keep a formula's oil and water blended.

    Also called
    Safflower Oil, Safflower Seed Oil Oleosomes
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, keeps the formula blended, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    8001-23-8
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    In Chaé products
    Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, 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, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum
  3. Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Pressed from the seeds of the safflower, a daisy-family plant with bright orange-yellow blooms, safflower seed oil is a light oil rich in linoleic acid that keeps skin soft.

    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    8001-23-8
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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, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, NuAge Peptide Serum
  4. Cedrus Atlantica Bark OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Atlas cedarwood oil is a woody essential oil from the Atlas cedar, an evergreen native to the mountains of North Africa. It adds a warm scent and helps keep skin soft.

    Also called
    Atlas Cedarwood Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    8000-27-9, 92201-55-3
    EU rules
    Allowed with limits (Annex III) #122
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#122 Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract; Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil; Cedrus Atlantica Bark Water; Cedrus Atlantica Leaf Ext); label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#358 Juniperus Virginiana Oil; Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
  5. Cedrus Deodara Wood OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Himalayan cedarwood oil is steam-distilled from the wood of the deodar cedar and adds a warm, dry, woody scent.

    Also called
    Deodar Cedarwood Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent
    CAS number
    91771-47-0
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    Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
  6. Cellulose GumIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Cellulose gum is a thickener made from cellulose, the fiber in plant cell walls; it gives formulas body, keeps them evenly blended and can leave a light film.

    What it does
    Holds the formula together, keeps the formula blended, forms a light film, adds scent, thickens the formula
    CAS number
    9004-32-4
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    In Chaé products
    Body Butter, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum
  7. Cetearyl AlcoholIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Cetearyl alcohol, a plant-derived wax, is a blend of solid fatty alcohols that thickens creams, keeps oil and water together, and leaves skin soft. It's a very different thing from drying rubbing alcohol.

    Also called
    Plant Wax
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, blends oil and water, keeps the formula blended, boosts the lather, makes the formula opaque, cleans, thickens the formula
    CAS number
    67762-27-0, 8005-44-5
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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, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, NuAge Peptide Serum, Perfection Brightening Serum, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
  8. Cetearyl OlivateIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Olive oil is the starting point for cetearyl olivate, an emulsifier that pairs olive fatty acids with a waxy fatty alcohol. It keeps creams blended and helps them glide on smoothly.

    Also called
    Olive
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, blends oil and water, keeps the formula blended, conditions hair, helps it glide on
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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, G-Force Glutathione Cream – Anti-Aging Cream, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment
  9. Cetyl AlcoholIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Unlike rubbing alcohol, cetyl alcohol is a soft, waxy fatty alcohol. It thickens creams and cleansers, helps keep them evenly blended, and leaves skin feeling smooth and velvety.

    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, blends oil and water, keeps the formula blended, boosts the lather, adds scent, makes the formula opaque, cleans, thickens the formula
    CAS number
    36653-82-4
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    In Chaé products
    Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
  10. Cetyl EstersIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Cetyl esters are a soft, waxy blend of fatty acids and fatty alcohols joined together. They soften skin and give balms and creams a smooth, silky glide.

    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, keeps skin soft and in good condition
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    Firming Eye Gel Cream
  11. Cetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose is cellulose, the fiber that gives plants their structure, modified with a fatty alcohol. It thickens lotions, keeps them evenly blended, and leaves a light, smooth film on skin.

    What it does
    Keeps the formula blended, forms a light film, thickens the formula
    CAS number
    80455-45-4
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    In Chaé products
    Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Wild Ginger Hand Wash
  12. Cetyl PalmitateIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    A waxy ester of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid, cetyl palmitate softens skin and gives creams and butters a richer, smoother body.

    Also called
    Fatty acid ester, skin softener
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    540-10-3
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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
  13. Chamomilla Recutita (Blue Chamomile) Flower ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Blue chamomile extract comes from the daisy-like flowerheads of German chamomile; it adds a soft, apple-like herbal scent and helps keep skin soft and in good condition.

    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    84082-60-0
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    In Chaé products
    Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
  14. Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Chlorella, a single-celled green freshwater alga, is the source of this green microalgae extract, which helps keep skin soft and in good condition.

    Also called
    Green Microalgae Extract
    What it does
    Keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    223749-83-5
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    In Chaé products
    Firming Eye Gel Cream
  15. Chrysanthellum Indicum ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Chrysanthellum indicum is a small, yellow-flowered plant in the daisy family. An extract of its leaves, stems and flowers helps keep skin soft and in good condition.

    Also called
    Chrysanthellum Extract
    What it does
    Keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    223748-24-1
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    In Chaé products
    Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
  16. Chrysanthemum Parthenium ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Feverfew extract comes from the leaves and flowers of feverfew, a daisy-family herb with a long history of traditional use in European herbal practice.

    Also called
    Feverfew Extract
    What it does
    Keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    89997-65-9
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    In Chaé products
    Good Night Sleep – Sustained Release Gummies
  17. Cichorium Intybus Root ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Chicory root extract comes from the roots of chicory, a blue-flowered herb related to endive; it adds a subtle scent and helps keep skin soft and in good condition.

    Also called
    Chicory Root Extract
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    68650-43-1
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    In Chaé products
    Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin
  18. Cinnamomum Camphora Bark OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Camphor bark oil comes from the camphor laurel tree; it adds a sharp, cooling aroma and leaves skin feeling fresh and conditioned.

    Also called
    Camphor Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
    CAS number
    92201-50-8, 8022-91-1, 8008-51-3
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    In Chaé products
    ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel
  19. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality CheckEU allergen

    Warm and spicy, cinnamon bark oil is distilled from the bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree and gives products its familiar sweet-spicy scent.

    Also called
    Cinnamon Bark Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent
    CAS number
    84649-98-9
    EU rules
    Allowed with limits (Annex III) #349
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#349 Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Cinnamon Essential Oil, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream
  20. Citric AcidIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Citric acid is a fruit-derived acid, the one that gives lemons and limes their tartness; it keeps the pH steady and stops minerals in tap water from affecting the formula.

    What it does
    Keeps the pH steady, stops minerals in water from affecting the formula, adds scent
    CAS number
    77-92-9, 5949-29-1
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    In Chaé products
    Good Night Sleep – Sustained Release Gummies, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, SuperPowerz – Tough Stain Cleaner
  21. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Drawn from the juicy fruit of the watermelon vine, watermelon extract is a light skin conditioner that leaves skin feeling soft and fresh.

    Also called
    Watermelon Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract
    What it does
    Keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    90244-99-8
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    In Chaé products
    CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer
  22. Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Watermelon seed oil is a light, fast-absorbing oil pressed from the seeds of the watermelon; it softens and smooths skin without leaving a heavy, greasy feel.

    Also called
    Watermelon, Watermelon Seed Oil
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    90244-99-8
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    In Chaé products
    Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
  23. Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Lime oil, from the fruit of the lime tree, adds a zesty citrus scent to soaps and cleaners, helps them clean and leaves skin feeling fresh.

    Also called
    Lime Oil
    What it does
    Cleans, conditions hair, adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
    CAS number
    8008-26-2, 90063-52-8
    EU rules
    Banned (Annex II) #358
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    In Chaé products
    Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Lime Essential Oil, SuperPowerz – Tough Stain Cleaner
  24. Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Neroli oil is distilled from the white blossoms of the bitter orange tree and adds a sweet, honeyed floral scent while helping keep skin soft.

    Also called
    Neroli Flower Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
    EU rules
    Allowed with limits (Annex III) #350
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#350 Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil); label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#351 Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil; Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, Love Essential Oil Blend
  25. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower WaterIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Orange flower water, also called neroli water, is the fragrant water collected when bitter orange blossoms are steam-distilled. It adds a light floral scent and leaves skin feeling fresh.

    Also called
    Orange Flower Water
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
    CAS number
    68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#350 Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil); label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#351 Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil; Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect, VitalEyes – Eye Firming
  26. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Bergamot fruit extract is made from the bergamot orange, the fragrant citrus used to flavor Earl Grey tea. It helps keep skin soft and in good condition.

    Also called
    Bergamot Fruit Extract
    What it does
    Keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    89957-91-5
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#352 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
  27. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil FCFIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality CheckEU allergen

    Pressed from the rind of the bergamot orange, bergamot oil adds a bright, citrusy-floral scent; the FCF grade has natural compounds called furocoumarins removed.

    Also called
    Bergamot Fruit Oil, Bergamot Oil, FCF
    What it does
    Adds scent
    CAS number
    8007-75-8, 68648-33-9
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#352 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Bergamot Essential Oil, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Love Essential Oil Blend, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, Wild Ginger Hand Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
  28. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Bright and juicy, sweet orange oil is the essential oil of the sweet orange tree, including blood orange varieties, and gives formulas a cheerful citrus scent.

    Also called
    Orange Oil, Sweet Orange Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent
    CAS number
    8008-57-9
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#351 Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil; Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Blood Orange Essential Oil, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Love Essential Oil Blend, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, Wild Ginger Hand Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
  29. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Sweet orange peel extract is taken from the zesty peel of the sweet orange; it adds a bright citrus scent, helps thicken and hold the formula together, and keeps skin soft.

    Also called
    Sweet Orange Peel Extract
    What it does
    Holds the formula together, keeps the formula blended, keeps skin soft and in good condition, thickens the formula, adds scent
    CAS number
    8028-48-6
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#350 Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil); label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#351 Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil; Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
  30. Citrus Grandis Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Grapefruit extract comes from the tangy citrus fruit of Citrus grandis; it adds a bright, fresh scent, leaves skin feeling refreshed and slightly tightened, and helps keep it soft.

    Also called
    Grapefruit Fruit Extract
    What it does
    Gives skin a tighter feel, keeps skin soft and in good condition, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh, adds scent
    CAS number
    90045-43-5, 8016-20-4
    EU rules
    Banned (Annex II) #358
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    In Chaé products
    Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
  31. Citrus Grandis Peel OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Grapefruit peel oil, listed on labels as Citrus grandis peel oil, is pressed from the fruit’s rind; it adds a sweet, fresh citrus scent and helps keep skin soft.

    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    90045-43-5, 8016-20-4
    EU rules
    Banned (Annex II) #358
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    In Chaé products
    Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying
  32. Citrus Limon Peel ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Lemon peel extract comes from the rind of the lemon; it smooths and softens skin and leaves it feeling fresh and comfortable.

    Also called
    Lemon Peel Extract
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, keeps skin soft and in good condition, helps keep skin comfortable, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
    CAS number
    92346-89-9, 84929-31-7
    EU rules
    Banned (Annex II) #358
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    In Chaé products
    Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
  33. Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Lemon peel oil comes from the rind of fresh lemons and gives products a bright, zesty citrus scent with a clean, fresh edge.

    Also called
    Lemon Peel Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    8008-56-8, 84929-31-7
    EU rules
    Allowed with limits (Annex III) #353
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#353 Citrus Limon Peel Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Lemon Essential Oil, Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free, SuperPowerz – Tough Stain Cleaner
  34. Citrus Medica Limonum Peel OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Lemon peel oil is pressed from the fresh peel of lemons and gives products a crisp, zesty citrus scent. It also helps keep skin soft.

    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    8008-56-8
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    In Chaé products
    Foaming Cleanser – Wash Away Dirt and Makeup, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
  35. Citrus Paradisi Peel OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Grapefruit essential oil is pressed from the fruit's peel and adds a fresh, tangy citrus scent.

    Also called
    Grapefruit Essential Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent
    CAS number
    8016-20-4
    EU rules
    Banned (Annex II) #358
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    In Chaé products
    CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Grapefruit Essential Oil, NuAge Peptide Serum, Wild Ginger Hand Wash
  36. Cocamidopropyl BetaineIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Cocamidopropyl betaine is a cleansing agent made in part from coconut fatty acids. It boosts foam, thickens washes and shampoos, and helps hair feel conditioned with less static.

    What it does
    Reduces static, cleans, boosts the lather, conditions hair, thickens the formula, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    97862-59-4, 61789-40-0, 70851-07-9, 83138-08-3
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    In Chaé products
    Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Wild Ginger Hand Wash
  37. Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    A close cousin of cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine is a sudsing agent made partly from coconut fatty acids. It boosts lather, cleans, and leaves hair feeling conditioned.

    What it does
    Reduces static, cleans, boosts the lather, conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition, thickens the formula
    CAS number
    68139-30-0
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    In Chaé products
    Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst – All-Purpose Cleaner, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst Travel Size – All-Purpose Cleaner, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
  38. Coco-CaprylateIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Coco-caprylate is a light, silky emollient made from coconut fatty alcohols and caprylic acid. It spreads easily and leaves skin soft and smooth without a greasy feel.

    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin
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    In Chaé products
    Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
  39. Coco-GlucosideIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Coco-glucoside is a cleanser made by joining coconut fatty alcohol with glucose, a simple sugar; it produces a soft, creamy lather that lifts away dirt and oil.

    What it does
    Cleans, makes lather
    CAS number
    110615-47-9
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    In Chaé products
    Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
  40. Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Coconut fruit extract is drawn from the fruit of the coconut palm; it softens and smooths skin and conditions hair, leaving it smooth and easy to manage.

    Also called
    Coconut Fruit Extract, Fungicide, Natural Preservative
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, conditions hair, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    8001-31-8
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    Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst – All-Purpose Cleaner, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
  41. Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Coconut oil is pressed from the white kernel of the coconut. It melts at skin temperature, leaving skin soft and smooth, and helps condition hair.

    Also called
    Coconut Oil
    What it does
    Conditions hair, adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    8001-31-8
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    In Chaé products
    Bamboo Total Body Scrub – Mild Exfoliation, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, CoQ10 Revitalizing Moisturizer, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!, Love Essential Oil Blend, MOISTURE TheraP – Intense Moisturizing Treatment, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange, Wild Ginger Hand Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
  42. Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Coffee extract is taken from the beans and leaves of the arabica coffee plant; it adds a warm scent note and helps keep skin soft and in good condition.

    Also called
    Coffee Leaf/Seed Extract
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    84650-00-0
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    In Chaé products
    Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
  43. CollagenIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Eggshell membrane, the thin skin lining the inside of an eggshell, supplies this fibrous structural protein, which helps skin feel moisturized and supple and conditions hair.

    Also called
    Egg Shell Membrane
    What it does
    Conditions hair, moisturizes, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    9007-34-5
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    In Chaé products
    Argan Collagen Moisturizer
  44. Copernicia Cerifera WaxIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Carnauba wax is a hard, glossy wax from the leaves of the carnauba palm of Brazil. It firms up balms, leaves a thin smooth film, and adds light polishing power to scrubs.

    Also called
    Carnauba Wax
    What it does
    Gently polishes, removes hair, exfoliates, forms a light film, softens and smooths skin, thickens the formula
    CAS number
    8015-86-9
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    In Chaé products
    Body Butter
  45. Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Cypress oil is distilled from the needle-like leaves and twigs of the Mediterranean cypress tree and has a fresh, green, softly woody scent.

    Also called
    Cypress Leaf Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    84696-07-1
    EU rules
    Allowed with limits (Annex III) #123
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    In Chaé products
    Cypress Essential Oil
  46. Cymbopogon Nardus OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Citronella oil is steam-distilled from citronella grass and gives a formula a bright, lemony, grassy scent that leaves skin feeling fresh.

    Also called
    Citronella Oil
    What it does
    Adds scent, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
    CAS number
    8000-29-1, 89998-15-2
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    In Chaé products
    Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free
  47. Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) OilIn Chaé productsGreen LightEU allergen

    Lemongrass oil is steam-distilled from fresh lemongrass; its bright, lemony scent leaves skin and hair feeling fresh and clean.

    What it does
    Adds scent, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
    CAS number
    8007-02-1, 89998-16-3, 89998-14-1
    EU rules
    Allowed with limits (Annex III) #354
    EU fragrance allergen (must be named on the label)
    label above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off (#354 Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil; Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil; Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil) Source
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    In Chaé products
    Dishz, Potz, & Panz Dish Soap – Tough on Grease, Mild on Hands, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin, Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream
  48. Decyl GlucosideIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Decyl glucoside is a mild, coconut-derived cleanser made by joining a fatty alcohol with glucose, a simple sugar; it lifts away dirt and oil and helps keep the formula blended.

    What it does
    Cleans, keeps the formula blended
    CAS number
    54549-25-6, 58846-77-8, 141464-42-8, 68515-73-1
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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, Men’s 3 in 1 Organic Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing, Sudz Laundry Liquid – Scent Free, Sudz Laundry Liquid Concentrate – Scent Free, Wild Ginger Hand Wash, Wild Thing Shower Gel – Citrus & Vanilla
  49. Dehydroacetic AcidIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Dehydroacetic acid is a small organic compound used in very low amounts to help keep the product fresh; it is commonly paired with benzyl alcohol for that job.

    What it does
    Keeps the product fresh
    CAS number
    520-45-6, 771-03-9, 16807-48-0
    EU rules
    Approved preservative (Annex V) #13
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    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
  50. Dehydroxanthan GumIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Dehydroxanthan gum is a modified form of xanthan gum, the fermented, sugar-based thickener; it gives gels body and forms a light film that holds hairstyles with flexible control.

    What it does
    Keeps the formula blended, forms a light film, holds hairstyles, thickens the formula
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    In Chaé products
    Move and Be Moved Hair Gel – Flexible

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