Dr. Andrew Weil Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin-Calming Face Mask

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Water, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile²⁸) Flower Water, Rosa Damascena¹⁰ (Rose) Flower Water, Safflower Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol³², Yeast¹ Extract, Squalane⁷, PEG-100 Stearate¹³, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride²⁹, Glyceryl Stearate²⁰, Tribehenin⁵, Glycerin²¹, Cetearyl Alcohol, Euphorbia Cerifera Candelilla Wax³⁰, Hypsizygus Ulmarius Mycelium Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis (Mushroom) Extract, Ginger (Ginger) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil¹⁸) Leaf Extract, Turmeric Root Extract, Phyllostachys Nigra (Bamboo) Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract¹⁴, Grapefruit Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis³⁵ (Sweet Orange) Oil, Lavender¹⁶ Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin¹⁵ Orange) Peel Oil, Geranium²² Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii (Olibanum) Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol²⁵, Lady’s Thistle Extract Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Menyanthes Trifoliata (Buckbean) Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Sucrose, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter³³, Rice Bran¹¹ Oil², Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Kaolin¹⁷, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract²⁶, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein⁸, Sorbitol⁹, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein³, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein¹⁹, Trehalose⁶, Algae³⁴ Extract, Caprylyl Glycol³¹, Avocado Sterols, Charcoal²⁷ Powder, Phytosphingosine¹², Sodium Hyaluronate⁴, Potassium Carbomer, Carbomer, Hexylene Glycol, Dextrin²⁴, Disodium EDTA²³, Phenoxyethanol

Ingredient	What it does
¹Yeast	moisturizing
²rice bran oil	A non-greasy oil rich in fatty acids & phytic/ferulic acids; contains oryzanol, a potent antioxidant & said to be soothing to irritated skin
³wheat protein	Firms & conditions skin; anti-itch properties; Wheat amino acids are a blend of amino acids from wheat protein after it has been broken down via hydrolysis
⁴sodium hyaluronate	A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin's moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss
⁵tribehenin	emollient occlusive agent
⁶trehalose	humectant moisturizer; skin-repairing ingredient
⁷squalane	light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people
⁸soy protein	proven skin benefits: depigmentation, anti-aging & increases collagen production; also used as an emulsifier & emollient. Soy has also been found to have anti-androgenic effects.
⁹sorbitol	a humectant moisturizer; product thickener; similar to glycerin with a gel-like consistency; creates a slippery feel
¹⁰Rosa damascena	Rose extract was found to inhibit the growth of P. acnes bacteria with respective minimum inhibitory concentrations of 2, 0.5, and 1 mg/ml, in one in vitro study.
¹¹rice bran	A non-greasy oil rich in fatty acids & phytic/ferulic acids; contains oryzanol, a potent antioxidant & said to be soothing to irritated skin
¹²phytosphingosine	anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial moisturizing ingredient; used in hair and skin conditioners; derived from yeast; also a preservative
¹³PEG-100 Stearate	a moisturizing emollient & emulsifier
¹⁴olea europaea (olive) leaf extract	anitimicrobial actions of oleuropein has been proven in vivo; proven to reduce skin damage & carcinogenesis
¹⁵mandarin	fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits
¹⁶lavender	Mainly used for aromatherapy than skincare; mild antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory effects make it useful as part of a preservative system in a product; fragrance components oxidize on skin & can cause irritation
¹⁷kaolin	a clay much like any other, absorbs excess oil and dirt from skin. High in potassium and can be used in cleansers to give a silkier feel. Also has anti-caking properties; said to be ideal for sensitive skin.
¹⁸holy basil	an antioxidant, antifungal and antimicrobial, may work against acne and other bacteria
¹⁹Hydrolyzed Corn Protein	antistatic, hair moisturizing
²⁰glyceryl stearate	self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula
²¹Glycerin	A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers
²²geranium	the oil is antibacterial and used as a fragrance but can be irritating, the extract is an antioxidant
²³disodium EDTA	preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent
²⁴dextrin	Absorbent; Bulking agent; Binding agent; Hydrophilic Thickener
²⁵Citronellol	fragrance
²⁶Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract	moisturizing
²⁷charcoal	Absorbs oil in leave-on products. Abrasive; Absorbent; Colorant; Opacifying Agent; colorant. May disinfect wounds (according to one study).
²⁸chamomile	anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing
²⁹Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel
³⁰candelilla wax	protects the skin against moisture loss
³¹caprylyl glycol	An alcohol, derived from a plant which is used as an emollient and coconut derived preservative.
³²butylene glycol	solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better
³³Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter	an emollient butter, considered to have the same properties as palm oil
³⁴algae	marine compounds are emollient antioxidants; some claim to brighten skin; some are simply skin conditioners, known to be highly comedogenic, thickeners/emulsifiers in a product
³⁵Citrus aurantium dulcis	fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits