Basics: Bismuth Oxychloride, Iron Oxides, Mica.
May containManganese Violet.
Actives:Micronized Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Superoxide Dismutase, Catalase, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phospholipids, Apple (pyrus malus) Extract, Horseradish (cochlearia armoracia) Extract, Butylene Glycol.
Bismuth Oxychloride:a bismuth subcarbonate, used as a skin protective. Bismuth, in all forms, is derived from the earth's crust. Touted to be both anti-inflammatory and oil-absorbing.
Iron Oxides:used to color cosmetics. Any of several natural oxides of iron, iron combined with oxygen, varying in color from red to brown, black to orange or yellow.
Mica:any of the group of minerals that are found in crystallized, thin elastic sheets that can be separated easily. They vary in color from pale green, brown, or black to colorless. Ground and used as a lubricant and coloring in cosmetics. Non-toxic and inert.
Manganese Violet:a metal ore safe for use on skin, including around the eyes. Moderate heliotrope color used in cosmetic coloring.
Micronized Titanium Dioxide:active ingredient that provides the greatest covering and tinting power of any white pigment. Natural sunblock reflecting light so UV rays never touch the skin. Occurs naturally in three different crystal forms. No known toxicity.
Zinc Oxide:active ingredient used as a protective coating to absorb almost all UVA and UVB rays at the skin's surface. A metallic element derived during smelting in the form of bluish-white crystals. No known toxicity.
Superoxide Dismutase:the skin's own anti-oxidant enzyme, which acts as an environmental protectant by neutralizing the common superoxide ion.
Catalase:is a catalytic enzyme, which converts potentially harmful hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Hydrogen peroxide, a common intermediary in normal cell metabolism during oxidative attack, must be removed expediently for productive cellular function.
Retinyl Palmitate:is vitamin A, a skin normalizer helping to balance all skin types by penetrating the skin. A powerful anti-oxidant that increases skin elasticity, yielding younger looking skin.
Tocopheryl Acetate:is vitamin E, a natural preservative, anti-oxidant, and moisturizer. Reduces transdermal water loss and helps to maintain connective tissue. Effective as a natural defense against harmful UV rays in preventing hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
Phospholipids: a complex substance found in all living cells. Known to bind water and hold it in place. A natural emulsifier from a plant source.
Apple (pyrus malus) Extract:botanical ingredient that protects from premature skin aging by reducing the skin-damaging effects of free radicals. Also provides skin-firming benefits as it inhibits elastase enzymatic action.
Horseradish (cochlearia armoracia) Extract:a plant-derived anti-oxidant that also provides beneficial skin-soothing interaction.
Butylene Glycol:a solvent known to be gentle and commonly used in skin preparations.
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