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decyl oleate: an emollient with excellent penetrating properties; used to improve product spreadability and smooth feel on the skin.

decyl polyglucoside: an extremely mild nonionic surfactant.

diazolidinyl urea: one of a new generation of cosmetic preservatives. Has been found to be a very effective broad spectrum anti-microbial agent.

dimethicone: a form of organic silicone used to give product lubricity, slip and good feel and smoothes fine lines; found naturally in horsetail extract. Protects skin against moisture loss, and is well tolerated by most skin types.

dioscorea villosa root extract: see wild yam root extract.

dmae: dimethlaminoethanol. An antioxidant membrane stabilizer, provides free radical protection and clinically proven skin firmer.

dmdm hydantoin: a preservative.

dna: deoxy rebonucleic acid, a principal element of the dermis and epidermis. Reduces irritation, tightens pilosebaceous follicles, refines and tightens the skin. Stays anchored to the skin's surface, where it serves to maintain skin moisture.

echinacea leaf extract: has antiseptic and antibacterial properties helpful in the treatment of skin lesions and in shortening healing time. Very soothing to the skin.

elastin: enhances flexibility, softness and smoothness of skin and hair.

emulsifying wax: a mixture of emulsifiers and fatty alcohols that give body and stability to cremes formulations.

eucalyptus oil: antiseptic, disenfectant and blood circulating properties; a powerful and versatile herbal remedy.

evening primrose oil: a source of vitamin E, and gamma linoleic acid, which is one of the essential fatty acids vital for maintenace of normal functioning of the epithelial barrier membrane. Helps to regenerate skin cells and maintain normal skin functioning.

eye bright extract: an herb credited with tonic, anti-flammatory and astrigent properties.

fennel seed extract: cleansing and detoxifying, especially useful for oily skin conditions.

fenugreek: a soothing, anti-inflammatory, healing botanical extract.

feverfew: a member of teh chamomile family; applied externally, Feverfew has cooling, analgesic and relaxant properties.

frankincense: an essential oil very conductive to meditation, it is credited with the ability to slow and deepen the breathing and realease nervous tension and anxiety.

fumaria: from a small annual plant, a highly purifying herbal extract. Skin clarifying with anit-oxidant properties.