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Ecolline Manuka Marula Protective Serum

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This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns. Click on an ingredient for more information.

1,2-HEXANEDIOL

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ADENOSINE

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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ALLANTOIN

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin protecting, soothing, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin protectant
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BETA-GLUCAN

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, bulking agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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BUTYLENE GLYCOL

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, viscositydecreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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CARBOMER

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilising, gel forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, and BENZENE) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CETEARYL OLIVATE

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, hair conditioning agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER WATER

FUNCTION(S)	masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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DEXTRIN

FUNCTION(S)	absorbent, binding, bulking, viscosity controlling, binder, bulking agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXA C5-9 ACID ESTERS

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, plasticiser, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, plasticizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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DISODIUM EDTA

FUNCTION(S)	chelating, viscosity controlling, chelating agent
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning
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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, deodorant agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES

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GLUCOSE

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, flavoring agent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin-conditioning agent- miscellaneous
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GLYCERIN

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
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HONEY EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	moisturising, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (5-Hydroxymethylfurfural) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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HYDROGENATED LECITHIN

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant - emulsifying agent, suspending agent- nonsurfactant
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID

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POLLEN EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin protecting, not reported
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POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE

FUNCTION(S)	opacifying, opacifying agent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PORTULACA OLERACEA (GREEN PURSLANE) EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, humectant
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SODIUM HYALURONATE

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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SORBITAN OLIVATE

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, surfactant - emulsifying agent
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STEARYL ALCOHOL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, masking, opacifying, refatting, surfactant, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, surfactant - emulsifying agent, surfactant - foambooster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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Saccharina japonica extract

FUNCTION(S)	skin protecting, fragrance ingredient, not reported
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (IODINE, ARSENIC, and LEAD) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TOCOPHEROL

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TROMETHAMINE

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, masking, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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Ingredients from packaging:

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER WATER, GLYCERIN, HONEY EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXA C5-9 ACID ESTERS, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT, POLLEN EXTRACT, ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SCLEROCARYA BIRREA SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CARBOMER, POLYGLYCERYL-2 STEARATE, TROMETHAMINE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, ADENOSINE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, BETA-GLUCAN, DISODIUM EDTA, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, ALLANTOIN, GLUCOSE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, DEXTRIN, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Directions from packaging:

Apply the serum before moisturizer.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. When using this product please keep away from your eyes. Stop using immediately and consult a doctor if a rash, irritation, or discomfort develops. Always keep out of reach of children.

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Unknown

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Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

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Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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