Nutritive Molecule Serum by African Botanics: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Astringent Soothing

HealingTones Up SkinSoothingAntioxidant

3

Glycine Soja Protein EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Emulsifying agent Solvent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

RegenerationRejuvenationHair StrengtheningMoisturizing

4

Superoxide Dismutase EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Reducing agent Antioxidant

ProtectionUV ProtectionAntioxidant

5

Oxido Reductases EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Anti AgingAntioxidant

6

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

7

Yeast Beta-Glucan EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former

8

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

9

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingProtectionLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

10

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate EWG 1-2

Antioxidant

11

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

Hair Follicle NutritionRejuvenationHealingTones Up SkinMoisturizingAntioxidant

12

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

13

Panicum Miliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract EWG 1

Smoothing Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingSoftening

14

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

15

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

16

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

17

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

18

Azelaic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

19

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil EWG 1

Hair conditioning Humectant

RejuvenationLiftingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizingSofteningNutrifyingHair Gloss

20

Allantoin EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationSoothingPore ShrinkingMoisturizingSoftening

21

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

22

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

23

Aloe Ferox (Cape Aloe) Leaf Extract EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

24

Acetamide Mea EWG 1-4

Antistatic agent Foam booster Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

25

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Film former

Hair Structure ImprovementHair StrengtheningMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

26

Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Antistatic agent Moisturising Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

27

Phytic Acid EWG 2

Oral care agent Chelating agent

SoothingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

28

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationProtectionCleansingHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementMoisturizingSofteningAntioxidant

29

Linoleic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

ProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

30

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Antioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

31

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

32

Sorbitol EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Plasticizer Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

33

Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Antioxidant

34

Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Antidandruff agent Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Soothing

35

Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

36

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

37

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

38

Chlorella Vulgaris (Dermochlorella Algae) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

39

Hydrolyzed Algin EWG 1

Hair conditioning

40

Algae/Seaweed/Kelp (Species Unspecified) EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

41

Aminomethyl Propanol EWG 1-3

Buffering agent PH adjuster

42

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

43

Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent

HealingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

44

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

45

Ethyl Ferulate EWG 1

Antioxidant Preservative

46

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

Hair GrowthLiftingAntifungalHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

47

Resveratrol EWG 1

Skin protecting Antioxidant

RejuvenationLiftingAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementLighteningAntioxidantNutrifying

48

Disodium Uridine Phosphate EWG 1

49

Coffea Robusta (Congo Coffeetree) Seed Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

50

Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower Extract EWG 1

Flavoring agent Masking Antiseborrhoeic Soothing

51

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

52

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

Nutritive Molecule Serum

Product Claims

✓ Benefits

! Concerns