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NATURAL INGREDIENTS DICTIONARY ONLINE
This dictionary lists many of the ingredients used by natural cosmetics manufacturers, including
Aubrey Organics®
. Ingredients are listed in alphabetical order, using their most common names. Latin names of most herbs are also included.
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Indigofera
—
Indigofera tinctoria
. A safe, natural plant color (deep blue to purple). Has antiseptic properties.
Inositol
— Naturally occurring in lecithin, this B vitamin is produced by the body in greater quantities than any other nutrient. Essential for cell respiration, it helps maintain skin and scalp health. (See also
Vitamin B-complex
.)
Iodides
— Compounds containing iodine, naturally occurring in plants that grow in the sea. Applied topically, they are excellent antiseptics.
Iron Oxides
— A naturally occurring mineral used as a coloring agent in cosmetics.
Ivy
—
Hedera helix
. Antifungal often found in massage lotions and anticellulite preparations for its skin-toning and firming properties. Contains malic acid, a natural fruit acid that encourages skin cell turnover. (See also
Fruit Acids
). Also used in shampoos and hair products for dandruff and other scalp problems. Contains saponins.
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