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Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Cream

20/36 Best Ingredients

9/36 Good Ingredients

7/36 Unfavorable Ingredients

25/36 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

aloe barbadensis leaf juice(1)

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
rosa canina fruit oil(1)

Rose Hip. Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3586833
camellia sinensis leaf extract (white tea)(1)

Green Tea. Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19492999

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C. Used as antioxidant with numerous anti-aging benefits
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19159387
squalane

Squalane. Squalene and squalane are highly effective natural emollients and anti-oxidants. They can be produced from shark liver or from olives.
tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Healing Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil(1)

Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil(1)

Flaxseed. Anti-inflammatory properties
arnica montana flower extract(1)

Arnica. Helps heal broken skin

calendula officinalis flower extract(1)

Calendula Officinalis. Skin-healing and moisturizing properties
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract(1)

Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
glyceryl stearate citrate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter(1)

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.

prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil(1)

Sweet Almond. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment(1)

Saccharomyces/xylinum/black Tea Ferment. Fungi. Moisturizing, skin-conditioning agent
glyceryl caprylate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

Protective Ingredients (Best For Anti-aging)

olea europaea (olive) leaf extract(1)

Olive Leaf Extract. Anti-microbial properties

Cleansing Ingredients

citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil

Bergamot Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient

citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil

Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient

Conditioning Ingredients

myristyl myristate

Myristyl Myristate. Skin-conditioning agent

borago officinalis seed oil(1)

Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.

Neutral Ingredients

aqua (water)

Aqua. Water
polyglyceryl 6 distearate

Polyglyceryl Stearate. Emulsifying agent
xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

alcohol(1)

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
limonene

Limonene. Fragrance

Unfavorable Ingredients

cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
stearyl alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
citrus limon (lemon) peel extract (lemon bioflavonoids)

Lemon. Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 8008-56-8
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract(1)

Lavender. Fragrance. Has been associated with irritant dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and photodermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22653008

citrus limon (lemon) peel oil

Lemon. Fragrance. Tightens skin. Anti dandruff. Citrus medica limonum (lemon oil) is found to be potentially phototoxic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN 8008-56-8
citral

Citral. Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer and allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 638011
linalool. (1)certified organic

Linalool. Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 6549

Original List of Ingredients:

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil(1), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter(1), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil(1), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil(1), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil(1), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil(1), Arnica Montana Flower Extract(1), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract(1), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (White Tea)(1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract(1), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract (Lemon Bioflavonoids), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract(1), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract(1), Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment(1), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol(1), Glyceryl Caprylate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool. (1)Certified Organic Ingredient.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Vitamin C Renewal Cream by Avalon Organics 2 oz Cream Intense Defense with Vitamin C Renewal Cream This product replaces Vitamin C Renewal Cream. The antioxidant-intensive formula in the bottle remains unchanged. The antioxidant-intensive formula in the jar remains unchanged. RENEWAL CREAM is a rich emollient moisturizer that encourages collagen and elastin production to strengthen skin's underlying support structure so the surface feels soft and resilient and signs of aging fade. Standards Certified by QAI to NSF ANSI 305 the American National Standard for personal care products containing organic ingredients Contains 70 organic content 100 vegetarian ingredients Directions Applying to freshly cleansed face and neck completes an antioxidant-intensive regimen. Maximize results by using at night while skin undergoes its natural renewal cycle. Intense Defense Sheer Moisture SPF 10 is recommended if sun exposure is expected. Other Ingredients Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1) Aqua (Water) C read more

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