{"product_id":"the-complete-m-t-s-hydration-routine","title":"The Complete M.T.S Hydration Routine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe full ritual, in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Complete M.T.S Hydration Routine brings together all four steps of the M.T.S Hydration Method, designed to be used in order, morning and night, so skin feels hydrated, soft, and comfortable. Bought as the routine, the set is 15% less than the four products on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 Cleanse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Island Macadamia Nut Foaming Cleanser. Macadamia nut oil gives this foam its cushion. Its fatty acid profile sits close to the oils skin makes on its own, so the lather lifts away the day while skin still feels comfortable, never squeaky. Hyaluronic acid and aloe vera juice start the hydration at step one instead of waiting for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 Hydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber Sunset Copper Peptide Hydration Serum. Six peptides, every one named in full on the label, led by Copper Tripeptide-1. Sodium hyaluronate pulls water toward the skin, manuka honey extract helps skin feel soft and comfortable, and ginseng root extract helps skin look awake and energized. This is the step most routines skip, and the one skin notices most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3 Moisturize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassy Surf Hydrating Facial Cream. Murumuru seed butter and shea butter melt in to seal the serum under them, while squalane and sodium hyaluronate keep skin feeling cushioned and hydrated. The finish is glassy, never greasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4 Nourish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mermaid Drops Body Oil. Sea moss extract and manuka honey join sunflower and sweet almond oils for a fast absorbing finish from the neck down, with a light beachy citrus scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour full size products. One simple routine. Every hero ingredient in the line, working in the order skin drinks it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients (INCI): Island Macadamia Nut Foaming Cleanser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Organic, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Vegetable Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Caprylyl\/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil Organic, DL-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Carrageenan, Glucose, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat each ingredient does, line by line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The juice pressed from aloe vera leaves, and it is the base of this cleanser instead of plain water. It gives the formula a soothing, watery starting point so the wash feels gentle on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mild cleansing agent made from coconut fatty acids. It is the main ingredient that lifts oil, sunscreen, and daily buildup so they rinse away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle co-cleanser, also coconut derived. It boosts foam, softens the feel of the stronger cleansers beside it, and helps the lather feel creamy instead of harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant derived humectant, meaning it pulls water toward the skin. In a cleanser it helps skin feel comfortable after rinsing instead of tight and squeaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocamidopropyl Betaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Another mild coconut derived cleansing agent that supports foam and keeps the overall wash gentle. It is a common partner to the main cleanser above because the two together clean well at lower irritation levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycol Distearate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fatty ingredient that gives the foam its pearly, creamy look and feel. It also leaves a light softness behind on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylyl\/Capryl Glucoside:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very mild cleanser made from plant sugars and fatty alcohols. It helps dissolve oily residue and rinses clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Cocoyl Isethionate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle coconut derived cleansing agent known for the dense, lotion like foam it makes. It cleans without the stripped feeling many foaming cleansers leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropanediol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant and solvent, usually made from corn sugar. It helps other ingredients dissolve evenly and adds a little slip so the foam spreads easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride:\u003c\/strong\u003e A conditioning ingredient made from guar beans. In a rinse off cleanser it helps skin feel soft and smooth after washing rather than rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGluconolactone:\u003c\/strong\u003e A polyhydroxy acid, a very gentle exfoliating ingredient that works on the surface only. It helps loosen dull surface buildup while being one of the mildest exfoliants used in skincare, and it rinses off with the wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Benzoate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A preservative. A water based formula like this one needs preservation to stay safe from mold and bacteria, and sodium benzoate sits low on the list because a small amount does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXanthan Gum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thickener made by fermenting plant sugars. It gives the cleanser body so it pumps and foams properly instead of running like water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSqualane:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lightweight skin friendly oil, commonly made from olives or sugarcane. It helps the cleanser leave skin feeling soft rather than stripped, and it rinses away with the foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMacadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil pressed from macadamia nuts, and the ingredient this cleanser is named for. Its fatty acid profile sits close to the oils skin makes on its own, so it cushions the wash and helps skin feel comfortable after rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDL-Panthenol (Vitamin B5):\u003c\/strong\u003e The provitamin of vitamin B5, a humectant that draws in water. It helps skin feel soft and calm after cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrageenan:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thickener extracted from red seaweed. It helps give the formula its smooth gel like body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlucose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple plant sugar that works as a mild humectant. It supports the water holding side of the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Hydroxide:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pH adjuster used in a very small amount. It is there to bring the finished cleanser to a skin friendly pH, and it is consumed in that balancing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisodium EDTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A chelating ingredient, meaning it grabs onto minerals in water. That keeps the formula stable and helps the preservatives work properly, especially in hard water areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid):\u003c\/strong\u003e The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that holds water at the skin's surface. Even in a rinse off product it helps skin feel hydrated and comfortable after the wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhenoxyethanol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made preservative, and one of the most widely used in modern skincare. It protects the formula from bacteria and mold so the bottle stays safe to use from first pump to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthylhexylglycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A preservative booster and skin softener made from glycerin. It helps the phenoxyethanol beside it work at a lower level and adds a light conditioned feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree from note, as stated on this product's store page: the formula is listed as having no parabens, no fragrance, and no phthalates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients (INCI): Amber Sunset Copper Peptide Hydration Serum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Mel (Manuka Honey) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Aspartic Acid, Benzoic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Serine, Alanine, Isoleucine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carrageenan, Acrylates\/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat each ingredient does, line by line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base of the serum and the carrier for everything else. It is a water based formula, which is also why preservatives appear near the end of this list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant based water phase of the formula, made from the witch hazel plant. It forms part of the liquid base the peptides and humectants are dissolved in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant that pulls water toward the skin and helps it stay there. It is one of the main reasons the serum helps skin feel hydrated right after application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juice from aloe vera leaves. It adds a light, soothing water layer and helps the serum feel fresh rather than sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Tripeptide-1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline peptide of this formula, a small chain of three amino acids joined with copper, also written as GHK-Cu. It is the peptide people mean when they say copper peptides, and in this serum it supports skin that looks smoother and feels comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made peptide joined to a fatty acid so it can sit comfortably on the skin's surface. It is part of the supporting peptide group that helps skin look smoother and firmer in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made peptide in the same supporting family. It helps skin look smoother and more even in tone in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitoyl Tripeptide-38:\u003c\/strong\u003e Another lab made peptide in the stack. Formulas use it as part of the group aimed at skin that looks smoother and more supple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made peptide of four amino acids. It is commonly used in formulas for skin that feels sensitive or reactive, supporting a calm, comfortable feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcetyl Hexapeptide-8:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made peptide of six amino acids, widely used in serums for the look of expression areas. Here it rounds out the six peptide stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid):\u003c\/strong\u003e The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that holds many times its weight in water at the skin's surface. It is central to the hydrated, plump feeling this step gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extract of chia seeds, rich in plant compounds and natural sugars that hold water. It helps the hydrated feeling from this step linger instead of flashing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanax Ginseng Root Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extract of ginseng root, a botanical long used in skincare. In this formula it helps skin look awake and energized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMel (Manuka Honey) Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extract of manuka honey. Honey is a natural humectant, so it helps draw in moisture and helps skin feel soft and comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentella Asiatica Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extract of the centella plant, sometimes called cica or gotu kola. It is the comfort ingredient people reach for when skin feels cranky, and it supports a calm feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquisetum Arvense Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extract of horsetail, a mineral rich plant. It sits in the botanical support group of this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeranium Maculatum Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extract of wild geranium root. It is part of the botanical group and is traditionally used in formulas where a toned, balanced feel is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root Extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e An extract of dandelion root. It rounds out the botanical extracts with plant antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil pressed from jojoba seeds, technically a liquid wax that closely resembles skin's own sebum. A small amount keeps the water based serum from feeling drying and leaves skin feeling soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium PCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant that is part of skin's natural moisturizing factor, the group of compounds skin itself uses to hold water. It helps the skin hold onto moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Lactate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Another natural moisturizing factor component and humectant. It supports hydration and helps keep the formula's pH in its intended range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArginine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid and part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports hydration and comfortable feeling skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant sugar film former from senna seeds, sometimes called botanical hyaluronic acid in marketing. It forms a light, smooth feeling film that helps skin feel hydrated and soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspartic Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group in this formula. Each of these amino acids gets one short line because they travel as a group: skin uses them together to hold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenzoic Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e A preservative that helps protect the water based formula from mold and yeast. It appears low on the list, at the small levels preservation requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant and core part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It helps skin hold water at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlanine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsoleucine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProline:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreonine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistidine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhenylalanine:\u003c\/strong\u003e An amino acid, part of the natural moisturizing factor group. It supports the group's water holding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroxyethylcellulose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thickener made from plant cellulose. It gives the serum its smooth gel texture so it spreads in drops instead of running like water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrageenan:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thickener extracted from red seaweed. It supports the serum's light gel body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylates\/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made texture ingredient that builds the clear gel structure of the serum. It sits on the surface as part of the gel and rinses away at cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButylene Glycol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant and solvent that helps dissolve the peptides and extracts evenly through the formula. It also helps the serum spread and absorb with a light feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbomer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made thickener that works with the other gel builders to hold the serum's texture steady in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolysorbate 20:\u003c\/strong\u003e An emulsifier that keeps the small amount of jojoba oil evenly mixed through a water based formula. Without it, the oil and water phases would separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthylhexylglycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A preservative booster made from glycerin. It helps the preservative system work at lower levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhenoxyethanol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lab made preservative, closing the list. In a water based serum carrying this many botanical extracts, preservation is what keeps the bottle safe from mold and bacteria across months of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients (INCI): Glassy Surf Hydrating Facial Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride, Vegetable Glycerin, Propanediol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Organic, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Organic, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Leuconostoc\/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Astrocaryum (Murumuru) Seed Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, D-alpha-Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Caramel Organic, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Corn Starch, Acacia Senegal Gum Organic, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat each ingredient does, line by line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base of the cream. The oil and butter ingredients below are emulsified through it, which is what makes this a cream instead of a balm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSqualane:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lightweight, skin friendly oil, commonly made from olives or sugarcane, and second on this list, so it carries real weight in the formula. It softens and smooths the feel of skin without a heavy or greasy finish, and it is the bridge that helps this cream seal in the serum step under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlyceryl Stearate:\u003c\/strong\u003e An emulsifier made from glycerin and plant fatty acids. It is the ingredient that holds the water and oils together as one stable cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglyceride:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light emollient usually derived from coconut or palm. It gives the cream its silky spread and soft finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Glycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant derived humectant that pulls water toward the skin. It supports the hydrated feel under the cream's sealing layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropanediol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A humectant and solvent, usually made from corn sugar. It helps the formula spread smoothly and supports moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant wax from the candelilla shrub. It gives the cream structure and helps the sealing layer stay in place on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil pressed from jojoba seeds, technically a liquid wax that closely resembles skin's own sebum. It softens skin and supports the moisture seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJojoba Esters:\u003c\/strong\u003e A firmer form of jojoba, made from the same seed oil. They add body to the cream and a smooth, cushioned feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butter pressed from shea nuts. It is a rich emollient that helps skin feel soft, cushioned, and protected from dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCetearyl Alcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fatty alcohol, which is a waxy softener and not a drying alcohol. It thickens the cream and helps skin feel smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCetearyl Glucoside:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant sugar based emulsifier that works with the glyceryl stearate to keep the cream stable. 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