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Titanium dioxide is an FDA approved physical sunscreen ingredient. It remains on the skin surface, scatters UV light, and is often used in conjunction with other sunscreen chemicals to boost SPF values, thus enhancing overall product attractiveness. The finer the particle size of titanium dioxide, the less obtrusive and whitish the product will appear. Titanium dioxide is an ideal UVA/UVB protection component given its chemical, cosmetic, and physical characteristics. Titanium dioxide also serves as a white pigment and opacifier in skin care products and cosmetics.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, also known as octinoxate and octyl methoxycinnamate, is the most popular sunscreen chemical worldwide. This ingredient's excellent UV absorption capability, good safety profile, broad solubility in oils, insolubility in water, and rare photo-allergy make it an almost perfect sunscreen chemical. It is derived from Peruvian balsam, cocoa leaves, cinnamon leaves, and storax, and is noncomedogenic.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate, or octyl salicylate, is an organic compound used as a sunscreen ingredient to absorb UVB rays from the sun. It is a colorless oily liquid with a slight floral odor formed by esterification of salicylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol. The salicylate portion absorbs ultraviolet light, protecting skin from the harmful effects of sunlight. The ethylhexanol portion is a fatty alcohol, adding emollient and oil-like (water resistant) properties.

Zinc oxide is a very effective, non-toxic, and non-irritating mineral sunscreen ingredient with broad spectrum UV blocking ability.

Water is a fundamental ingredient for skin care products and life itself. Amarte products contain spring water sourced from a Korean nature preserve.

Cyclopentasiloxane is a lightweight, silky silicone that enhances product spreadability and gives skin a soft, smooth feel. It helps lock in moisture without clogging pores and leaves behind a breathable, non-greasy finish—ideal for a luxurious, seamless application.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is an emollient with valuable spreading properties derived from coconut oil that promotes product absorption without leaving an oily residue on the skin.

Butylene glycol is a solvent with good antimicrobial action that promotes synergistic preservative function. It also serves as a humectant, viscosity controller, and aroma refiner.

Cyclohexasiloxane is a lightweight silicone fluid that provides lubricity and helps refine the delivery and finish of topical preparations.

Niacinamide, otherwise known as Vitamin B3, soothes and calms irritated skin, reduces redness, and minimizes pores. It balances oil production, controls acne, and boosts skin hydration, leaving your complexion smooth, soft, and healthy. Perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

PEG-10 dimethicone is a polyethylene glycol derivative of dimethicone. It is one of the sophisticated newer generation emulsifiers that provide better skin feel.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone is a skin conditioner and emulsifier comprised of an alkyl silicone polyether specifically engineered to provide the low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) necessary to produce water in oil emulsions.

Sorbitan sesquioleate is a widely used emulsifying agent and surfactant synthesized from oleic acid and sorbitol.

Hexyl laurate is the ester of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid. It is used as an emulsifier.

Magnesium sulfate, commonly known as Epsom salt, is a mineral compound used in skincare for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps calm irritation, absorb excess oil, and improve skin texture.

Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, able to bind 1800 times its own weight in water, and serves as a moisturizer, thickener, and emulsifier.

Glycerin is a clear syrupy liquid made by chemically combining water and lipid derived from vegetable oil. Used as a humectant in moisturizers, glycerin is a water-binder that is able to draw and absorb water from the air, thus helping skin retain moisture. It facilitates exfoliation-promoting enzymatic reactions within skin and improves spreading qualities of creams and lotions.

Aspalathus linearis extract is derived from antioxidant and phenolic compound-rich leaves of a broom-like red bush from South Africa. Often called rooibos, this plant’s leaf extract contains quercetin and luteolin which are reported to have anti-cancer properties.

Ginkgo biloba nut extract is found exclusively in Amarte Skin Care products. Ginkgo fruit has a unique odor and is resistant to smoke, disease, and insects. Derived from the fruit of the Ginkgo nut utilizing Amarte's patented machinery and methods, this extract is derived from the portion of the Ginkgo tree believed to be richest in active ingredients. Ginkgo biloba nut extract has antioxidant and possible anti-inflammatory properties. It appears to aid fibroblast production of collagen and elastin and exerts protective effects on vascular walls. Its beneficial properties are attributed to various flavonoids, including quercetin, kaemphferol, and ginkgetin. Its key constituents also include ginkgolide and bilobalide, catechin, tannin, and luteolin.

Coptis japonica extract is derived from a traditional East Asian medicinal plant known for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, often used to soothe and protect the skin.

Scutellaria baicalensis root extract is known commonly as Skullcap. It possesses well documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also has possible anticancer activity (including skin cancer) which is thought to be primarily related to the flavonoid baicalin. It has been demonstrated to be an inhibitor of tyrosinase activity and thus has brightening properties. Skullcap is included in skin care products for these antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and brightening effects. Its potential anticancer effects are a theoretical bonus despite any direct evidence it helps prevent the development of skin cancer.

Potentilla erecta root extract, also known as tormentil or bloodroot, is a herbaceous perennial member of the rose family that is rich in polyphenols. Tormentil has anti-inflammatory properties and four times the antioxidant efficacy of Vitamin E. It appears to exert beneficial effects on dermal collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan levels and promote cutaneous micro-circulation stability.

Phellinus linteus extract is derived from a medicinal mushroom used in Korea for centuries to treat various ailments. Harvard University and other researchers have recently reported it to be a promising anti-cancer agent. It possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been recently shown to provide benefit for those with eczema.

Caviar extract is prepared from sturgeon roe and used in products for oily and mature dehydrated skins requiring revitalization. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and boasts a high content of multiple vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B6, D, and E. Caviar extract also contains minerals such as cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, silicium, and zinc, as well as multiple essential and sulfured amino acids, including glutamic acid, glycine, methionine, lysine, arginine, histidine, and aspartic acid.

Adenosine is an essential amino acid. This white crystalline powder is isolated by hydrolysis of yeast nucleic acid and boasts proven anti-wrinkle and skin-smoothing capacities.

Also known as EGF, Epidermal Growth Factor has a mitogenic effect on cells and helps with wound healing. EGF has many benefits for your skin, including wrinkle improvement, hydration, and pigmentation prevention. The process by which EGF encourages cell growth also stimulates the division of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, which then synthesize fibrous proteins that improve skin elasticity such as collagen and elastin.

Caprylyl glycol is a hydrating humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps retain moisture while also serving as a gentle preservative booster. It enhances the texture and longevity of skincare formulations.

Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-conditioning agent and mild preservative booster. It helps improve the efficacy of other preservatives while delivering a smooth, silky finish on the skin.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic emollient and preservative booster. It helps keep the formula stable and provides light moisturizing benefits to enhance skin feel.

Stearic acid is a white, waxy, natural fatty acid found in many vegetable fats. Found in a large percentage of cosmetic creams, it serves as an emulsifier and thickening agent that adds pearlescence to the product finish.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a non-ionic silicone surfactant. It has excellent dispersing, adsorption and lubricating characteristics.

Aluminum hydroxide is an opacifying and skin-protecting agent often used to stabilize sunscreen actives like titanium dioxide. It improves formula consistency and provides a smooth application without irritation.

Phenoxyethanol is a viscous, oily, liquid preservative with a faint rose-like scent. It has been extensively studied by the United States FDA and the Consumer Federation of America-backed Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel on two occasions, including most recently in 2007. Consensus scientific data assessments have confirmed its safety as a cosmetic ingredient; the European Union Cosmetics Directive concurs with this safety assessment. Phenoxyethanol prevents or suppresses microbial growth and thus protects cosmetics and skin care products from spoilage. It is also used in fragrances.

Elemental sulfur is a periodic table element that is an essential part of all living organisms. A broad spectrum antimicrobial with unique anti-inflammatory and exfoliative properties, purified elemental sulfur is very effective in the treatment of acne, rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. A multi-tasker, this element is also a skin brightener that helps decrease sebum production. Amarte uses two nanometer diameter pure sulfur particles to create revolutionary efficacy and cosmetic elegance.

Limonene is a citrus-derived fragrance ingredient that gives skincare products a fresh, uplifting scent, enhancing the overall sensory experience with each use.

Linalool is a naturally derived fragrance ingredient that enhances the scent of skincare products, contributing to a more pleasant, relaxing sensory experience during use.

Geraniol is a naturally derived fragrance ingredient found primarily in rose and geranium. It imparts a fresh, floral scent while offering mild antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

Citral is a fragrance compound with a bright, lemon-like aroma found in citrus oils. It enhances the scent profile of skincare products and provides a fresh, clean finish.

Fragrance refers to compounds added to a cosmetic formulation to impart a pleasant aroma and achieve subtly communicated market positioning messages. Fragrance is known to influence consumers' performance assessment of otherwise identical skin care products. On some ingredient labels it may be unclear if the fragrance is natural or synthetic - a known fragrance or a proprietary blend. Terminology such as 'plant extracts' indicates extracts used for therapeutic purposes and/or fragrancing. Amarté products incorporate multiple botanical extracts for fragrance to simultaneously achieve therapeutic benefits while respecting consumers' natural preferences and desire to avoid increased skin sensitivity.