Avalon Organics CoQ10 Facial Cleansing Milk

19/38 Best Ingredients

11/38 Good Ingredients

8/38 Unfavorable Ingredients

18/38 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice(1)

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
aleurites moluccana seed oil

Kukui Nut Oil. Moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Contains vitamins A, C and E
rosa canina (rosehip) seed oil(1)

Rose Hip. Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3586833
camellia sinensis leaf extract(1)

Green Tea. Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19492999

glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract(1)

Licorice. Powerful antioxidant properties
leucojum aestivum bulb extract

Summer Snowflake. Used as an antioxidant with muscle contractions inhibitor.
Source: Patent EP2330910 A1
tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949
ribose

Ribose. Affects wrinkles in a cellular lever, potentially resulting in reduced wrinkle area.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3047922
ubiquinone (coq10)

Coenzyme Q10. Antioxidant which reduces wrinkle depth. Comes in natural or synthetic form.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 10416055

Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

stearic acid

Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.

potassium hydroxide

Potassium Hydroxide. Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 14797

Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil(1)

Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
arnica montana flower extract(1)

Arnica. Helps heal broken skin
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1)

Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.

salix alba (willow) bark extract(1)

Willow. Skin soothing properties
sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
sorbitol

Sorbitol. Repairs and moisturizes skin

Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)

olea europaea (olive) leaf extract(1)

Olive Leaf Extract. Anti-microbial properties

Moisturizing Ingredients

glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient

butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter(1)

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil(1)

Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

Conditioning Ingredients

borago officinalis seed oil(1)

Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.

Neutral Ingredients

aqua (water)

Aqua. Water
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
cetearyl glucoside

Cetearyl Glucoside. Emulsifying agent

phenethyl alcohol

Phenethyl Alcohol. Fragrance
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
alcohol(1)

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.

Unfavorable Ingredients

cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract(1)

Lavender. Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22653008
benzyl alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol. Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11766131
potassium sorbate

Potassium Sorbate. Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 23676745

sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055
citronellol

Citronellol. Fragrance. Potential allergen after oxidation (contact with air)
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24673435
geraniol

Geraniol. Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 106-24-1
linalool. (1)certified organic

Linalool. Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 6549

Original List of Ingredients:

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Aqua (Water), Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil(1), Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil(1), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter(1), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil(1), Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil(1), Arnica Montana Flower Extract(1), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract(1), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract(1), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract(1), Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract(1), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract(1), Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ribose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Xanthan Gum, Alcohol(1), Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool. (1)Certified Organic Ingredient.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Avalon Organics Wrinkle Therapy Cleansing Milk, 8.5 Fluid Ounce. Wrinkle Therapy with CoQ10 & Rosehip, for lines and wrinkles. This Cleansing Milk contains soap-free, botanical cleansers that gently lift away grime without drying or stripping skin.As skin ages and its cellular metabolism slows, collagen and elastin production gradually deteriorates causing wrinkles and sagging. This slowed metabolism is due in part to a decline in the skin's natural levels of Co-Enzyme Q10 and other energy sources. Studies show that supplementing the skin's natural CoQ10 production can help reverse and prevent these visible signs of aging. Wrinkle Therapy features a carefully selected blend of powerful natural wrinkle fighters. CoQ10 will boost skin energy levels to encourage regrowth of collagen and elastin; Rosehip Oil, high in potent antioxidants, provides intense free radical defense and promotes healthy skin rejuvenation; Hyaluronic Acid helps skin attract and retain moisture, resulting in a dewy, resilient and smoother... read more

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