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cinnamon extract: excellent for promoting circulation; stimulating.

citric acid: a naturally occurring acid in citrus fruits; used to adjust pH in cosmetic products. Has both astringent and antioxidant properties.

clary sage: beneficial for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Promotes cellular regeneration. Soothes muscular aches and pains, premenstrual symptoms.

cocamide DEA: thickener for cleansers, helps stabilize later and improve foam formation.

cocamide MEA: similar to Cocamide DEA, with lower viscosity.

cocamidopropyl betaine: surfactant derived from coconut oil salt with excellent cleansing and conditioning properties. Used in preperations where creamy foam and good skin tolerance are desired.

coEnzyme Q10: a fat-soluble antioxidant that assists in cellular metabolism, providing protection from free radical damage and also assisting in cellular repair.

collagen (Hydrolyzed): the protein that makes up the fibrous support system from which skin is made. An excellent ingredient for its great hydration potential and its ability to bind and retain many times its weight in water. Aids in reducing natural moisture loss. Also considered an anti-irritant. See plant pseudocollagen.

comfrey extract: contains allantoin and is credited with healing, astringent and emollient properties. Very soothing to tender, inflammed skin.

coneflower extract: see echinacea leaf extract.

copper peptide: has potent protective properties and signals cells to initate skin repair mechanisms. Studies have found that copper peptides have a reversing affect on signs of aging, improve elasticity, and help to increase the subcutaneous alyer.

cornflower extract: extracted from the common flower, Bachelor's Button (Centaurea Cyanus). It contains allantoin, potassium, calcium, and vitamins C and K. Has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

cornmeal: milled powder from corn cobs, used as a mechanical exfoliant to facilitate cell debris removal.

cornsilk: extracted from the dried silky tassel withing the corn husk. Has diuretic and soothing properties; excellent for decreasing puffiness in the skin.

cranberry extract: from cranberry fruit, a rich source of polyphenols, flavonoids, and catechins to provide potent antixidant benefits.

cucumber extract: cucumber is a natural anti-inflammatory and has an extremely soothing and decongesting effect on the skin. Moisture binding and regulating, tightening, lightening, cooling and refreshing for tired, stressed skin.

cucumis sativus extract: see cucumber extract.

cyclomethicone: a noncomedogenic emollient form of silicone that provides a silky, smooth feel on skin.

cypress oil: possibly the most sacred, ancient essential oil, it was widely used in religious ceremonies for its spititually "opening" effect. Distilled from the bark of the cypress tree, it is a natural astringent and restorative. As a vasoconstrictor, it also helps to shrink capillaries and calm couperose skin.