Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) is a well known succulent with emollient properties. It contains amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, proteins, and polysaccharides that are similar to algal polysaccharides. We use it because it acts synergistically with our preservatives.
Citric acid is found in many citrus fruits: pineapples, gooseberries, limes, plums, lemons, peaches, oranges, and grapefruit. We use it as a preservative and to adjust the pH of AlgalAid to match that of your lips.
Comfrey extract (not to exceed 1.5% allantoin) is an anti-microbial, oral care agent with healing, soothing and anti-irritating properties.
Deionized Water is purified water made by forcing water under pressure through a semi-permeable membrane which separates pure water molecules from salts and other impurities.
Dumontiaceae Extract:
Northern Red Blade- Neodilsea borealis
Bleached Brunette- Cryptosiphonia woodii
Cup & Saucer- Constantinea rosa-marina
Emu Oil is obtained from the fat of the Emu. It has been used in Australia for thousands of years as a natural remedy for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, burns, sunburns, abrasions and dry skin.
Ethyl Alcohol (Pure Grain) acts as carrying agent and antibacterial agent.
Glycerin is vegetable oil based and formed when fat molecules split. In addition to acting as an emulsifier it works well for moisturizing and smoothing the skin.
Menthol (.1 to 1.0% final assay) Mentha arvensis is the primary species of mint used to make natural menthol crystals. This species is primarily grown in the Uttar Pradesh region in India. Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities.
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) extract is used as a natural sweetener. It does not contain the negative side effects reported with the use of artificial sweeteners.
Sodium Benzoate is a food grade preservative used in acidic foods and products to control bacteria, mold, yeasts, and other microbes. It is found naturally in cranberries, prunes, greengage plums, cinnamon, ripe cloves, and apples.
Red Sea Cabbage- Milled Turnerella mertensia
Rosemary officinalis oleoresin is an FCC (food chemical codex) grade of Rosemary Oil Extract. This antioxidant is used to preserve the oil phase of the AlgalAid cream.
Potassium sorbate is a naturally occurring fatty acid with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. It is found in the mountain laurel ash (sorbus species) whose dried berries were used as a traditional food preservative. It is derived from naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids and is a safe and effective food grade preservative.