Glossary Of Terms: Lotion, “C”

C-Caf  Cal-Can  Cap-Cas  Cat-Ce  Ch-Ci  Co-Cof  Col-Cot  Cr-Cy

Cationic Protein—Collagen-derived cationic proteins perform as highly-functional skin-conditioning agents.

Caviar Extract—Excellent source of minerals, proteins, amino acids and Vitamin A and D; helps improve the state of dry and mature skin and promotes suppleness, smoothness and radiance to skin tone.

Cellular Shield—An advanced anti-aging complex that contains Perilla oil and grape seed oil.

Cellutine—An antioxidant rich combination of ingredients that also helps increase collagen production.

Centella Asiatica—An extract from the leaves and roots of the gotu kola plant (also known as the hydrocolyte plant), Centella Asiatica’s active constituents of are phytosterols, glycosides and tannins. The extract promotes circulation and is also used as an anti-cellulite agent in skin care products.

Cereus Grandiflorus—See Cactus Extract.

Ceteareth-12—Emulsifier.

Ceteareth-20 Carrier—Dispersant, emulsifier.

Cetearyl Isononanoate—Emollient.

Cetearyl Alcohol—This mixture of fatty alcohols consisting predominantly of Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol is used as an emollient and viscosity-increasing agent in emulsions.

Cetyl Acetate—An emollient and skin conditioner.

Cetyl Alcohol—This fatty alcohol produced from palm and coconut oil is used as an emulsifying agent, viscosity-increasing agent and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetics.

Cetyl Dimethicone—An emollient.

Cetyl Palmitate—An emollient, opacifier and skin-conditioner.