The following ingredients are listed in order, from greatest to least measure added in the LIPSTOCK CREAM lip conditioner formula.
Grapeseed Oil: Vitis vinifera
‘Emollient oil that also has good antioxidant properties.’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/G]
Watermelon Seed Oil: Citrullus vulgaris
‘Light viscosity oil, penetrates well. A very nourishing yet light oil with good absorption.’ [Source: AromaWeb.com]
Organic* Beeswax (Certified USDA Organic): Cera alba
‘Substance made by bees to build the walls of their honeycomb. It is a thickening agent that has some emollient properties.’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/B]
Organic Avocado Oil (Certified USDA Organic): Persea gratissima
‘Emollient oil similar to other nonfragrant plant oils. It has antioxidant properties.’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/A ]
Green Tea:
‘There is only limited information about tea’s effect on skin (Source: Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, and Photomedicine, February 2007, pages 48–56)… Most researchers agree that tea (black, green, or white) has potent anti-inflammatory properties and that it is a potent antioxidant. Current research also indicates that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), an extract of tea, can prevent collagen breakdown and reduce UV damage to skin (Source: Journal of Dermatological Science, December 2005, pages 195–204).’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/G]
Marshmallow:
‘See mallow.
Mallow: Can be used as a thickening agent in cosmetics and may have anti-inflammatory and soothing properties for skin due to its content of mucilage, flavonoids, and anthocyanidins (Source: Healthnotes Review of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, www.healthwell.com/healthnotes/Herb/Mallow.cfm).’ [Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/M]
Candelilla Wax: Euphorbia cerifera
‘Extract derived from candelilla plants; used as a thickening agent and emollient to give products such as lipsticks or stick foundations their form.’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/C]
Carnauba Wax: Copernicia cerifera
‘Natural, hard wax obtained from the leaves of palm trees. Used primarily as a thickening agent, but also has film-forming and absorbent properties.’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/C]
Organic Shea Butter (Certified USDA Organic): Butyrospermum parkii
‘A plant lipid that is used as an emollient in cosmetics.’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/G]
Vitamin E (Preservative):
‘A lipid-soluble vitamin that has eight different forms, of which some are known for being excellent antioxidants when applied topically to skin, particularly alpha tocopherol and the tocotrienols (Sources: Current Problems in Dermatology, 2001, volume 29, pages 26–42; Free Radical Biology and Medicine, May 1997, pages 761–769; Journal of Nutrition, February 2001, pages 369S–373S; and International Journal of Radiation Biology, June 1999, pages 747–755). However, other studies have indicated the acetate form (tocopherol acetate) is also bioavailable and protective for skin (Source: Journal of Cosmetic Science, January–February 2001, pages 35–50), and still other research points to tocopherol sorbate as providing significant antioxidant protection against ultraviolet radiation–induced oxidative damage (Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology, April 1995, pages 484–488). Pointing to the significance of vitamin E for skin is an article in the Journal of Molecular Medicine (January 1995, pages 7–17), which states: “More than other tissues, the skin is exposed to numerous environmental chemical and physical agents such as ultraviolet light causing oxidative stress [free-radical damage]. In the skin this results in several short- and long-term adverse effects such as erythema [redness], edema [swelling], skin thickening, wrinkling, and an increased incidence of skin cancer…. Vitamin E is the major naturally occurring lipid soluble…antioxidant protecting skin from the adverse effects of oxidative stress including photoaging [sun damage]. Many studies document that vitamin E occupies a central position as a highly efficient antioxidant, thereby providing possibilities to decrease the frequency and severity of pathological events in the skin.” ‘
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/V]
Black Raspberry Oil (Preservative):
‘Fruit that has potent antioxidant properties (Source: Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, June 5, 2002, pages 3495–3500).’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/B]
Cranberry Seed Oil (Preservative):
‘Extract derived from the seed of this red berry; the oil (which is not red) has potent antioxidant ability because it is a rich source of polyphenols (Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, November 2, 2005 , pages 8485—8491).’ [Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/C]
Pomegranate Oil (Preservative):
‘Extract that contains ellagic acid, and is considered effective as an anticarcinogen and antioxidant when taken orally. There is no research showing what effect, if any, this extract can have on skin (Sources: Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, January 2002, pages 81–86, and 166–171; and International Journal of Oncology, May 2002, pages 983–986).’
[Source: CosmeticsCop.com/IngredientDictionary/P]
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*Organic: ‘Any foods grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, in soil made rich by composting and mulching. Pertaining to carbon-based compounds produced by living plants, animals or by synthetic processes.’ [Source: Biology-Online.org]
