What Makes Corium 21 Work

• Allantoin

• Allantoin is derived botanically, usually from comfrey root. It soothes the skin and heals by stimulating the growth of healthy tissue.

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

• The gel in the Aloe plant is actually a juice. When sold in gel form, thickeners have been added. Natural aloe vera juice contains six … Continue reading →

• Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

• Also known as Japanese Green Tea, the leaf of this plant is an antioxidant. When applied topically, it helps to protect the skin from the … Continue reading →

• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract

• Also known as Wild Chamomile, this herb grows throughout Europe and northern Asia. The flowers have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. There is evidence that the … Continue reading →

• Cholecalciferol

• Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D3. It is produced naturally by the skin. It is often taken from sheep’s wool after it is sheared. … Continue reading →

• Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract

• Also known as Fennel. Herbs from the Fennel flowers are used to soothe inflamed eyelids. When taken internally, Fennel is useful for cleansing the blood, … Continue reading →

• Niacin

• Niacin is a B-complex vitamin. When applied topically, it has been shown to improve the ability of the skin to retain moisture. Evidence shows that … Continue reading →

• Panax Ginseng Root Extract

• Panax Ginseng is grown in Asia. It is not the same as American Ginseng or Siberian Ginseng, both of which are considered inferior to the … Continue reading →

• Retinyl Palmitate

• Retinyl Palmitate is used widely in skin care products. It is a form of Vitamin A. When applied topically, it is absorbed into the skin … Continue reading →

• Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

• Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Fruit Oil is high in vitamins A and C and has a strengthening effect on capillaries and connective tissue. Rose Hip … Continue reading →

• Soluble Collagen

• Collagen is a type of protein that connects and supports bodily tissue. A very large percentage of the skin is made up of Collagen. It … Continue reading →

• Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract

• Also known as Comfrey, the leaf is used externally as a poultice or liniment to speed the healing of wounded tissue, broken bones, and sprains. … Continue reading →

• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

• Thiamine HCI is Vitamin B1 with hydrochloric acid. Vitamin B1 is an antioxidant and protects from the effects of aging, smoking and alcohol consumption. It … Continue reading →

• Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)

• Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body doesn’t store it. We get what we need, instead, from food. You need vitamin C … Continue reading →

• Yucca Schidigera Leaf/Root/Stem Extract

• Yucca Schidigera is a plant that grows natively in the southwestern United States. It has been used for years by the Native Americans in that … Continue reading →

• Zea Mays (Corn) Oil

• Corn oil is moisturizing with a mild scent. It has been used successfully for many years in treating dry skin.

Additional Ingredients That Make Corium 21 Special

• Water

• Water is an important part of any cream or lotion. A cream or lotion is basically an emulsion (oil with … Continue reading →

• Triethanolamine

• Triethanolamine is a substance derived from vegetable oils. It aids in pH balance (balance of acidity/alkaline). It is a humectant, … Continue reading →

• Tocopheryl Acetate

• Tocopheryl Acetate, also known as Vitamin E Acetate, is a natural supplement. It is the formulation of acetic acid (a … Continue reading →

• Tetrasodium EDTA

• The term TETRASODIUM means “four atoms of sodium in a compound”. EDTA is a synthetic amino acid used to cleanse … Continue reading →

• Polysorbate-80

• Polysorbate-80 is the scientific term for a substance that is derived from sorbitol. Sorbitol comes from fruit. Polysorbate-80 is used … Continue reading →

• Phenoxyethanol

• Phenoxyethanol is derived from natural oil such as coconut or sage essential oil. It is a safe, effective food grade … Continue reading →

• Peg-100 Stearate

• PEG-100 Stearate is derived from palm oil. It is made by combining natural oil with stearic acid (a natural occurring … Continue reading →

• Methyl Gluceth-20

• Methyl Gluceth-20 is the scientific name for a substance that is derived from glucose (specifically corn sugar) and methyl alcohol. … Continue reading →

• Isopropyl Palmitate

• Isopropyl Palmitate is a palm/coconut oil-based emollient (substance that softens and soothes), moisturizer, and thickening agent. It is used in … Continue reading →

• Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

• Hydrolyzed means that the substance has been split into another compound by reacting with water. Glycosaminoglycans (GAGS) are an important … Continue reading →

• Glycerin

• Glycerin is a sweet-tasting, colorless, thick liquid that has a high boiling point and freezes to a paste. It is … Continue reading →

• DMDM Hydantoin

• DMDM Hydantoin is a preservative used in cosmetics, shampoos, etc. that inhibits molds, mildews and bacteria. Corium 21 contains a … Continue reading →

• Cetyl Lactate

• Cetyl Lactate is an emollient (skin softener) that helps to improve skin texture. Cetyl is obtained from palm or coconut … Continue reading →

• Cetyl Alcohol

• Cetyl Alcohol is a naturally occurring fatty acid. It is derived from coconut and palm oils. (Note: The Cetyl Alcohol … Continue reading →

• Carbomer

• Carbomer is a cellulose-based (cellulose is the main component of plant tissue) white powder that is used a thickening agent … Continue reading →

• BHT

• BHT is the scientific abbreviation for Butylated Hydroxytoluene. It is a preservative and antioxidant added to oils to slow down … Continue reading →