SELENE

WHAT'S IN SELENE

Distilled Water: Distillation removes waterborne pathogens. Most waterborne disease-causing bacteria do not survive distillation. Reducing the risk of consuming harmful chemicals.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (apricot oil): or apricot kernel oil is pressed from the kernels of the Prunus armeniaca (apricot). Apricot kernels have an oil content of 40-50%. The oil is similar to almond oil and peach oil, both of which are also extracted from the kernels of the respective fruit.

The seed cake is also used separately to extract an essential oil, which contains Amygdalin - a colorless crystalline glucoside. The oil is chiefly composed of oleic acid and linoleic acid, both of which are unsaturated fats.

1,2-dihydroxypropane: is a viscous, colorless liquid, which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Its chemical formula is CH3CH(OH)CH2OH. As it contains two alcohol groups, it is classed as a diol. It is miscible with a broad range of solvents, including water, acetone, and chloroform. In general, glycols are non-irritating and have very low volatility.

Aloe Barbadensis (aloe vera extract): Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. Aloe vera is full of good stuff—75 active components to be exact. Aloe vera includes several necessary vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12.

Cetearyl Alcohol: is a mixture of gentle cetyl and stearyl alcohols. It’s used as an emulsifier and stabilizer and prevents products from separating. Cetearyl alcohol is not the same as the traditional alcohols known for drying and sensitizing the skin.

Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): is a group of eight fat soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. It is well known for its skin-loving properties, including the ability to protect the skin from free radicals.

Behentrimonium Chloride: is quaternary ammonium salt and a straight chain alkyl trimonium. It is a waxy solid derived from the seeds of Brassica rapa olifera, also called canola or rapeseed. It is a water-insoluble wax.

Camellia sinensis leaf extract: Camellia sinensis leaf extract is the oil obtained from the leaves of tea plants. It’s rich in bioactive compounds, such as catechins, L-theanine, and caffeine, and studies have linked it to multiple beneficial effects.

Hydrolyzed Keratin: Hydrolyzed keratin is essentially a large protein molecule that has gone through a chemical process that is broken down in a way that allows it to penetrate the hair cuticle. It is most popularly derived from wool protein, silk protein, or vegan wheat protein.

Pro-Vitamin B5: is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). Penetrates readily into skin & hair. Has good moisturizing and softening properties. Soothes irritated and blemished skin. Gives the hair moisture & shine and reduces split ends.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: comes from the controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat and is gluten free. It is rich in proteins and amino acids, essential elements for a healthy metabolism. 

It increases skin’s firmness and helps to form a film to retain moisture and provide luminosity. It prevents the skin from drying out and diminishes the appearance of wrinkles. It nourishes and repairs hair, detangles, provides shine and hydration.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed Extract): is an extract of the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus.

Citric Acid: In skincare products, it is useful in adjusting the pH balance and enhance the activity of antioxidants and preservatives.

Fragrance: Fragrance oils are synthetic products and therefore do not possess the natural healing properties of essential oils. Fragrance oils are essentially a "pleasant" aroma. It is possible to create almost any aroma in a fragrance oil, unlike an essential oil, which is extracted from a plant.

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