Synthetic polymers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), acrylic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), polysorbates…etc, of which includes ingredients of non-renewable sources, with contaminants, or are irritating to skin and other body organ systems.
Function of ingredient in Skin Need formulas
Xanthan gum is a natural thickening and viscosity increasing agent that functions as an emulsifier to combine oil-based and water-based ingredients, with the added benefits of moisturizing and smoothing the skin. It is a more sustainable alternative to synthetic thickeners and emulsifiers, and composed of natural sugars including glucose, mannose, and glucuronic acid.
Sustainability of ingredient used in Skin Need formulas
High – biodegradable, non-bio cumulative, and extracted from non-genetically modified and non-endangered or non-contaminated sources; purification processes comply with principles of green manufacturing
