Pomifera™ Nourish: Facial Moisturizer

What’s inside

The notable ingredients in this formula and what each one is.

• Aquasolvent

  Water; the solvent base of the emulsion.

• Caprylic/Capric Triglycerideemollient

  A liquid ester derived from coconut/palm-source fatty acids and glycerin.

• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extractbotanical extract

  An extract of grape seeds.

• C12-15 Alkyl Benzoateemollient

  A benzoic-acid ester of C12-15 fatty alcohols used as a lightweight emollient.

• Glyceryl Stearateemulsifier

  A glycerin ester of stearic acid used as an emulsifier.

• PEG-100 Stearateemulsifier

  A polyethylene-glycol ester of stearic acid used as a surfactant/emulsifier.

• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butteremollient

  Fat expressed from the nuts of the shea tree.

• Phenoxyethanolpreservative

  A glycol-ether preservative.

• Malus Sylvestris Flower Extractbotanical extract

  An extract of apple (Malus sylvestris) flowers.

• Tetrasodium EDTAchelating agent

  A chelating agent (sequestrant).

• Maclura Pomifera Seed Oilbotanical oil

  Oil from the seeds of the Osage orange (Maclura pomifera) fruit; the brand's signature 'Pomifera oil'.

• Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oilessential oil

  Essential oil of lime.

• Citrus Aurantifolia Juicebotanical

  Juice of the lime fruit.

• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extractbotanical extract

  An extract of tea tree leaves.

• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oilessential oil

  Essential oil steam-distilled from tea tree leaves.

• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oilessential oil

  Essential oil pressed from sweet orange peel.

• Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oilessential oil

  Essential oil pressed from tangerine peel.

• Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oilessential oil

  Oil from the kernel of nutmeg.

• Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oilessential oil

  Essential oil pressed from lemon peel.

• Lemon Oil Terpenesfragrance component

  The terpene fraction of lemon oil (labeled 'Lemon Oil Terpenes/Terpènes à l'huile de citron').

• Octyldodecyl Ricinoleateemollient

  An ester emollient derived from ricinoleic (castor) acid and octyldodecanol.

• Cetyl Alcoholemollient / emulsion stabilizer

  A fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to thicken/stabilize emulsions.

• Cyclohexasiloxanesilicone

  A cyclic (volatile) silicone.

• Hydroxyethylcellulosethickener

  A cellulose-derived polymer used as a thickener.

• Linoleic Acidfatty acid

  An omega-6 fatty acid.

• Sodium Polyacrylatethickener

  A synthetic acrylate polymer used as a thickener/absorbent.

• Benzophenone-4UV absorber

  A water-soluble benzophenone used to absorb UV light (light stabilizer).

• Caprylyl Glycolskin conditioning / preservative booster

  A glycol used as a humectant and preservative booster.

• Cyclopentasiloxanesilicone

  A cyclic (volatile) silicone.

• Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Extractbotanical extract

  An extract of carrot seed.

• Dimethiconesilicone

  A polydimethylsiloxane silicone.

• Ethylhexylglycerinpreservative / skin conditioning

  A glyceryl ether used as a preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent.

• Hexylene Glycolsolvent

  A glycol used as a solvent and viscosity modifier.

• Linolenic Acidfatty acid

  An omega-3 fatty acid.

• Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extractbotanical extract

  An extract of aloe vera leaf, labeled as organic.

• PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethiconeemulsifier

  A silicone-polyether copolymer used as an emulsifier.

• Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearateemulsifier

  A polyglycerol ester of isostearic acid used as an emulsifier.

• Punica Granatum Fruit Extractbotanical extract

  An extract of pomegranate fruit.

• Tocopheryl Acetateantioxidant

  The acetate ester of vitamin E (tocopherol).

• Trideceth-6surfactant

  An ethoxylated tridecyl-alcohol surfactant/emulsifier.

• Undaria Pinnatifida Extractbotanical extract

  An extract of the brown seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (wakame).

• Citralfragrance component

  An aldehyde fragrance component that occurs naturally in citrus oils; a declared fragrance allergen in the EU.