All Natural Skin Care Ingredients Directory: A-K

We thought it would be helpful to gepile a list of All Natural, Non-Chemical Ingredients that can be found in quality skin care products Ingredients A-K are listed below.
ACETIC ACID: Occurs naturally in apples, grapes, oranges, skimmed milk, and a variety of other fruits and plants.
ACACIA GUM: Harvested from the stem or trunk of the acacia tree. It's also known as gum arabic.
ACEROLA BERRY: A natural berry that is a powerful source of natural vitamin C that helps stimulate connective tissue formation and the collagen-elastin network.
AGAR-AGAR GUM: Extracted from red seaweed. It is primarily used as a gelling agent, but is also utilized for its emulsifying and stabilizing properties.
ALGAE: See Marine Mineral geplex.
ALLANTOIN: A natural gepound occurring in herbs such as gefrey, wheat, and sugar beets. It has a soothing and softening effect on the skin.
ALMOND GLYCERIDES: An emollient gepound of fatty acids derived from almond, gebined with glycerin that helps soften, smooth, and soothe rough irregular skin. Helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier.
ALMOND MEAL: The residue that remains after almond oil has been expressed; it is an excellent meal to use for exfoliation because it is known as gentle and non-irritating.
ALMOND OIL: Obtained from pressing almonds and is high in moisturizing fatty acids. Excellent emollient high in oleic, linoleic and other fatty acids, ideal in the treatment of dry skin. Soothes and moisturizes and penetrates the skin easily.
ALOE VERA GEL: A concentration derived from one of the oldest medicinal plants known. It has remarkable healing properties that can draw and hold oxygen to the skin. It is known to soothe and protect the skin.
ALPHA HYDROXY MULTI-FRUIT gePLEX: There are many varieties of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) found in plants, vegetables and fruits, but five in particular have been scientifically proven to be the most beneficial and they are glycolic, lactic, citric, malic and tartaric acids. Glycolic acid from sugar has the smallest molecular structure, allowing for the deepest penetration. Next gees lactic from milk, followed by citric from citrus fruit, malic, found abundantly in apples, and tartaric from fruit fermentation, similar to that found in wine sediment. The gebination of acids help speed exfoliation, stimulate cellular renewal, improve tone and texture, and increase skin's thickness, while softening, moisturizing and hydrating.
ANGELICA: A revitalizing herb derived from the roots, leaves, and seeds of the plant that has bactericidal and fungicidal properties. It helps reduce the accumulation of toxins and excess water retention, and is extremely calming to the skin.
APPLE CIDER: When added to a topical skin tonic formulation it acts as an "acid rinse" to adjust the skin's own pH.
APPLE JUICE: Rich in vitamin B and a high level of " malic" acid. This acid has been scientifically proven to be one of the 5 most beneficial AHAs that help stimulate and speed skin cell renewal. Apple juice is also an astringent, cleansing, and tightening.
ASCORBIC ACID: (Vitamin C). A potent anti-oxidant that may play an essential role in building collagen, the connective tissue that holds us together. Found in citrus fruits. Because of its acidic nature, it also helps improve tone and texture by removing dead skin cells and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
BAKING SODA: Also known as sodium bicarbonate. A mineral derived pH adjuster and viscosity stabilizer. An aid in cleansing oily skin.
BEESWAX: Made from flowers by honeybees to create their honeygeb. Used as an emulsifier, thickener, and formula stabilizer that protects the skin and prevents moisture loss. It is all-natural, with a delicate honey-sweet aroma.
BENTONITE: Natural mineral clay from volcanic ash. Used in facial masks for its drawing, detoxifying abilities.
BENZYL ALCOHOL: A clear colorless liquid with antiseptic properties listed in the alcohol family that is used to preserve cosmetics, vaccinations, etc.
BETA-CAROTENE: Precursor of Vitamin A occurring naturally in plants, especially abundant in carrots, papaya and algae. It possesses both healing and cellular renewal properties.
BROMELAIN: An enzyme derived from pineapple. Digests dead protein (surface skin cells).
CALENDULA: An astringent, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, soothing, softening botanical. One of the most useful and versatile herbs used in skin care to cleanse, soften, and soothe the skin. It also aids in the healing of inflammation, bruising, and burns.
CHAMOMILE/CAMOMILE: Healing, extremely soothing, moisturizing, and toning to the skin, especially dry skin conditions. Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic. It has the ability to neutralize skin irritants. Excellent for soothing red, irritated skin.
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE: A mixture of glycerin, caprylic acid, and capric acid. An emollient ester derived from coconut oil with good lubricating and spreading properties. Helps products to glide on the skin.
CARRAGEENAN: A gel-forming polysaccharide found in the "red algae" seaweed known as "Irish moss". It is a very soothing natural emulsifier, high in sulfur and extremely nourishing to the skin.
CARROT: Cleansing, healing, and conditioning, with anti-oxidant and antiseptic properties. A natural source of vitamin A to help promote skin health.
CARROT SEED OIL: An essential oil used in formulations to help quiet dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes. Its high content of vitamins A, B, B2,