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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. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Rosemary oil is the essential oil of the rosemary herb, taken from its leaves and flowering tops. It adds a fresh, woody, herbal scent and helps keep skin soft.

    What it does
    Adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    84604-14-8, 8000-25-7
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    In Chaé products
    Outdoor Body Spray – Deet Free, Outdoor Body Spray – Full Size – Deet Free
  2. Rubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Taken from ripe red raspberries, raspberry fruit extract helps skin feel smooth, soft and refreshed, and leaves it with a lightly toned, tighter finish.

    Also called
    Red Raspberry Fruit Extract
    What it does
    Gives skin a tighter feel, keeps skin soft and in good condition, smooths, leaves skin or hair feeling fresh
    CAS number
    84929-76-0
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    In Chaé products
    Neroli Reviving Mist – Hydrate, Calm, Protect
  3. Rubus Idaeus Seed OilIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Pressed from the tiny seeds of the red raspberry, raspberry seed oil is a light, silky oil that softens and smooths skin.

    Also called
    Red Raspberry Seed Oil
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin
    CAS number
    84929-76-0
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    In Chaé products
    Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
  4. 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
  5. 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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    Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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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    Glutathione – Muscle and Pain Cream – Quick Relief, HEAT TheraP – Pain & Joint Cream, NuClarity Cleanser – Balancing
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  16. 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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    Açai Polishing Complex – Exfoliating Scrub, Charcoal Mask – Purifying, Eracer Calm Solution – Nurtures Clear Skin
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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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    Cleansing Waffles – Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst – All-Purpose Cleaner, Cleanz Everything Citrus Burst Travel Size – All-Purpose Cleaner
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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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    Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Hair Conditioner – Tamanu Wild Orange – Wild Mint, Tamanu Conditioner – Wild Orange
  41. 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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    Body Butter, Lip Balm – Everyone’s Favorite!
  42. 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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    OxyBrite Tooth Polish – Clean & Refreshing
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. Tapioca StarchIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Tapioca starch is a fine white powder from the root of the cassava plant. It thickens formulas and gives them a soft, smooth feel.

    What it does
    Thickens the formula
    CAS number
    9005-25-8
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    In Chaé products
    Good Night Sleep – Sustained Release Gummies
  46. Tephrosia Purpurea Seed ExtractIn Chaé productsGreen Light Reality Check

    Tephrosia purpurea seed extract comes from the seeds of purple tephrosia, a flowering plant in the pea family found across the tropics, and helps keep skin soft and in good condition.

    Also called
    Purple Tephrosia Seed Extract, breaks down cortisol, cortisol blocker
    What it does
    Keeps skin soft and in good condition
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    ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel, INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance
  47. Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    An oil-soluble form of vitamin C, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate pairs vitamin C with a fatty chain so it blends easily into oils; it helps keep those oils fresh and keeps skin soft.

    Also called
    Vit C Ester, Vitamin C
    What it does
    Keeps the oils in the formula fresh, keeps skin soft and in good condition
    CAS number
    183476-82-6, 1445760-15-5
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    Argan Collagen Moisturizer, Body Butter, Body Lotion – Vanilla Cream – Dry Skin to Silky Skin, Firming Eye Gel Cream, Perfection Brightening Serum
  48. TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Tetrahydrocurcuminoids are a colorless form of the golden compounds in turmeric root. They act as an antioxidant that helps protect the oils in a formula, without turmeric's yellow color.

    Also called
    Tetrahydrocurcuminoids
    What it does
    Keeps the oils in the formula fresh
    CAS number
    36062-04-1
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    In Chaé products
    NuAge Peptide Serum
  49. Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate is a mineral-binding ingredient built from glutamic acid, an amino acid; it latches onto minerals in hard water so they can't cloud the formula or weaken its performance.

    What it does
    Stops minerals in water from affecting the formula
    CAS number
    51981-21-6
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    In Chaé products
    Body Butter, Body Moisturizer – Lemon Verbena – Refresh Your Skin, ICE TheraP – Cooling Muscle and Joint Gel
  50. Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterIn Chaé productsGreen Light

    Cocoa butter is the pale, solid fat pressed from roasted cocoa beans, the same beans used for chocolate; it melts on skin to soften it and carries a faint chocolate scent.

    Also called
    Cocoa Butter
    What it does
    Softens and smooths skin, adds scent, keeps skin soft and in good condition, helps keep skin comfortable
    CAS number
    84649-99-0, 8002-31-1
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    INFUSION Advanced Serum – Visible Skin Radiance

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