Ingredients glossary - C - Weleda

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:59:59 +0000

Natural orange oil is derived from the peel of sweet oranges. It provides caring products with a fresh, fruity fragrance.

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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:59:40 +0000

Lime oil is derived from the peel of unripe limes. The natural oil has a fresh, lively scent and is used along with other natural essential oils for perfuming.

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Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:59:20 +0000

The colourless to slightly yellow castor oil is especially good at seeping into the spaces between skin cells thereby protecting the skin from drying out. In formulations which use colour pigments, it helps the pigment adhere to the skin.

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Chondrus Crispus Extract (Carrageenan)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:58:52 +0000

Carrageenan is the collective name for a group of long-chain carbohydrates (polysaccharides), which are contained in the cells of various red algae. Carrageenan is used as a natural gelling and bulking agent, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator and improves consistency.

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Cetyl Palmitate (Cetyl Palmitate)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:58:32 +0000

Cetyl Palmitate is a fatty acid ester and is made from raw plant materials. It is used to provide consistency and it has re-greasing and hydrophobic (water-repellent) properties.

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Clover Flower Extract (Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:58:14 +0000

Commonly referred to as Clover, this flower has traditionally been used to prevent hair loss. When used it hair care, it is also known to improve the hair’s strength and elasticity.

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Cocoa Seed Butter (Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:57:52 +0000

Cocoa Seed Butter is a relative firm and brittle butter-like vegetable fat. It improves the consistency of emulsions and acts as a protective barrier to the skin, which preserves its moisture balance. It is therefore especially suited for dry and sensitive skin. The characteristic aroma of cocoa leaves behind a pleasant scent.

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Clay (Hectorite)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:57:31 +0000

Hectorite is a dermatological compatible mineral bulking agent and stabilizer for emulsions, creams, toothpastes, gels or powder. It is a weathering product of various feldspars, which are considered the most important rock-forming minerals of the earth's crust.

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Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia Cerifera Wax)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:57:12 +0000

Obtained from Candelilla plants of the Euphorbiacaea family Candelilla cera is used to improve the hardness of a wax product. It is smoother than and counteracts the brittle nature of Carnauba. Used in the food industry as a protective coating for citrus fruits.

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Cucumber Fruit Extract (Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract)

Weleda Management — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:56:50 +0000

Phytosterols and minerals are the main components of pale yellow watery cucumber extracts. When applied to the skin, cucumber extracts have a moisturising and refreshing effect and improve skin elasticity. They are especially suitable for dry skin.

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