Uth Facial Cleanser

Functional

• Aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract (Manapol)

  Aloe barbadensis leaf juice extract (Manapol)^® is a polysaccharide found in aloe vera gel. For centuries, the plant aloe vera has been used by cultures for its beneficial effects on human health 1. Today aloe vera gel continues to be used in supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmetics. Aloe leaves consist of two major parts, the outer leaf epidermis and the inner leaf gel, which are very different in their chemical composition and properties. Aloe gel, obtained from the inner portion of the leaves, is rich in nutrients and contains an abundant supply of glycoproteins and mono-, oligo- and polysaccharides. Monosaccharide constituents include glucose, mannose, galacturonic acid, glucuronic acid, galactose, arabinose, fucose, glucosamine, fructose, rhamnose and xylose

  Aloe leaves consist of two major parts, the outer leaf epidermis and the inner leaf gel, which are very different in their chemical composition and properties. Aloe gel, obtained from the inner portion of the leaves, is rich in nutrients and contains an abundant supply of glycoproteins and mono-, oligo- and polysaccharides. Monosaccharide constituents include glucose, mannose, galacturonic acid, glucuronic acid, galactose, arabinose, fucose, glucosamine, fructose, rhamnose and xylose 2. Much of the health benefits observed by the use of aloe vera gel may be attributed to its high molecular weight (MW) polysaccharides. Before a process was developed to stabilize aloe vera gel or extracts, fresh preparations were regarded as being required for any therapeutic efficacy

  Much of the health benefits observed by the use of aloe vera gel may be attributed to its high molecular weight (MW) polysaccharides. Before a process was developed to stabilize aloe vera gel or extracts, fresh preparations were regarded as being required for any therapeutic efficacy 3. It is now clear that careful drying of aloe vera gel can retain the polysaccharide content important for producing many of its health benefits 4. An ingredient exclusive to Mannatech, Manapol is obtained from fresh, washed and filtered gel by a specialized extraction method that yields insoluble fibers and stabilized, high MW soluble fibers rich in long-chain mannose sugars—beta-(1-4)-acetylated polymannans (acemannan)

  An ingredient exclusive to Mannatech, Manapol is obtained from fresh, washed and filtered gel by a specialized extraction method that yields insoluble fibers and stabilized, high MW soluble fibers rich in long-chain mannose sugars—beta-(1-4)-acetylated polymannans (acemannan)5. Mannose is an important glyconutrient sugar that supports cell-to-cell communication6.

  Aloe vera gel has a long history of use as a topical agent to soothe and hydrate the skin and enhance healing. Many attribute the benefits of topical and oral aloe vera gel to its acemannan content. 7. The acetylation (i.e., attachment of CHO groups) of acemannan appears to be crucial for solubility and its ability to induce fibroblast proliferation and stimulate fibroblasts to produce the dermal extracellular matrix protein collagen 7,8. Acemannan has also been shown to stimulate the production of growth factors involved in healing 9. The mechanism by which acemannan exerts these effects was recently shown to be via the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway 10. The MW of over 20% of Manapol is >800,000. Preliminary evidence suggests that superior immunologic benefits may be provided by higher MW aloe gel extracts that have a higher mannose content5,11. Aloe vera gel is also used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent, which acts both to lubricate the skin surface and to increase water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air 12. According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), Aloe barbadensis leaf extract is safe to use in the amounts present in our products 13.

• Cananga odorata flower oil

  Cananga odorata flower oil is the oil obtained from the flowers of the cananga tree, native to the Philippines and Indonesia. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products for fragrance 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.

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• Caprylyl glycol

  Caprylyl glycol is a chemical compound which is used as a skin conditioning agent in skin care products. It acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance 1.

• Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil

  Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil is the oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of the cassia plant, Cinnamomum cassia, a species of cinnamon commonly referred to as Chinese cinnamon. It is used for fragrance in skin care products 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.

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• Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil

  Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil is the oil obtained from the bark of the common cinnamon plant, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, used for fragrance in cosmetics and personal care products 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.

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• Cistus ladaniferus resin

  Cistus ladaniferus resin is a plant material secreted from the labdanum plant, Cistus ladaniferus. It is used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.

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• Coconut acid

  Coconut acid is a mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut oil. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a cleansing agent with soap-like properties 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), coconut acid is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

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• Copaifera officinalis (balsam copaiba) resin

  Copaifera officinalis (balsam copaiba) resin is a plant material secreted from the copaiba tree, Copaifera officinalis, commonly known as balsam copaiba. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products for fragrance and as a film former 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.

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• Cymbopogon martini oil

  Cymbopogon martini oil is the oil expressed from the herb, Cymbopogon martini, commonly known as palmarosa. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products for fragrance and as a skin-conditioning agent 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in skin care products are generally mild and safe.

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• Galactoarabinan

  Galactoarabinan, or arabinogalactan,is a polysaccharide extracted for commercial uses from the bark of the Eastern and Western Larch trees, Larix larcinia and Larix occidentalis. Monosaccharide constituents include galactose, arabinose, glucose and mannose 1. It is used in skin care products as a fragrance and as an ingredient that dries to form a thin coating on the skin 2.

• Glycerin

  Glycerin is a chemical compound used in skin care products and cosmetics as a humectant, that is, a skin conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air. Glycerin also acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance 1. It is included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Inactive Ingredients Guide as safe to use in the amounts present in our products 2.

• Glycol stearate

  Glycol stearate is an organic compound used to make skin care products opaque in appearance and to aid in the mixing of ingredients. It is also used as a skin-conditioning agent that acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, giving the skin a soft and smooth appearance 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), glycol stearate is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

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• Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

  Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the common sunflower. Sunflower oil is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent that slows the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface 1. Sunflower oil is generally regarded as relatively nontoxic and nonirritating when used in cosmetics and personal care products 2.

• Juniperus mexicana (Cedarwood) oil

  Juniperus mexicana oil is the volatile oil obtained from a small tree found in the mountains of the southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America, <em>Juniperus mexicana</em>.  It is included in skincare products as a fragrance<span class=”refNum”>1</span>.

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• Lauramidopropyl betaine

  Lauramidopropyl betaine is a chemical compound used in skin care products as a cleansing agent with soap-like properties, a skin-conditioning agent, a foam booster and a thickening agent 1.

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• Montmorillonite

  Montmorillonite is a mineral-rich clay used to stabilize the mixing of ingredients and to improve the appearance, thickness and consistency of skin care products 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), montmorillonite is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

• Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil

  Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil is obtained from the spice, Myristica fragrans, commonly known as nutmeg. It is used for fragrance and as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.

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• Pogostemon cablin oil

  Pogostemon cablin oil is the oil obtained from the Patchouli plant, Pogostemon cablin. It is used for fragrance in cosmetics and personal care products 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.

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• Santalum album (sandalwood) oil

  Santalum album (sandalwood) oil is the oil obtained from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, Santalum album. It is used for fragrance in cosmetics and personal care products 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.

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• Sodium cocoyl isethionate

  Sodium cocoyl isethionate is the sodium salt of an organic compound derived from coconut oil. It is used in skin care products as a cleansing agent with soap-like properties 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), sodium cocoyl isethionate is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

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• Sodium isethionate

  Sodium isethionate is an organic salt used as a cleansing agent in skin care products 1.

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• Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

  Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is the sodium salt of an organic compound derived from coconut oil. It is used in skin care products as a cleansing agent with soap-like properties 1.

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• Trehalose

  Trehalose is a disaccharide prepared from liquefied starch. Its monosaccharide constituent is glucose. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin conditioning agent that increases water content of the top layers of the skin by drawing moisture from the surrounding air 1.

• Vanilla planifolia fruit

  Vanilla planifolia fruit is the fruit, or bean, of the vanilla plant, Vanilla planifolia. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products for fragrance 1. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.

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• Vitis vinifera (grape) seed

  Vitis vinifera (grape) seed is the seed of the fruit of the grape vine, Vitis vinifera. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning agent and as an exfoliant that helps remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin 1. Grape seeds are known to contain potent antioxidant compounds, called proanthocyanidins 2. Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe.

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Formulation

• Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

  Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is an organic compound used to stabilize the mixing of ingredients and to increase the thickness of cosmetics and personal care products 1.

• Disodium EDTA

  Disodium EDTA, a salt of the chelating agent ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), binds to and inactivates metal ions to prevent the deterioration of cosmetics and personal care products 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredients Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), disodium EDTA is safe to use in the amounts present in our products 2.

• Hexylene glycol

  Hexylene glycol is an organic compound used for fragrance, to aid in the dissolving of ingredients and to decrease the thickness of skin care products 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), hexylene glycol is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

• Isopropyl alcohol

  Isopropyl alcohol is an organic compound used to decrease the thickness of skin care products, as well as for fragrance, to reduce foaming and to aid in the dissolving of ingredients 1.

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• Phenoxyethanol

  Phenoxyethanol is an organic compound used for fragrance and to preserve the quality of cosmetics and personal care products 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), phenoxyethanol is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

• Polyethylene

  Polyethylene is an organic compound used to stabilize the mixing of ingredients and to improve the appearance, thickness and consistency of skin care products 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), polyethylene is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

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• Polyquaternium-10

  Polyquaternium-10 is an organic salt used as a film former in skin care products 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), polyquaternium-10 is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

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• Potassium sorbate

  Potassium sorbate is an organic salt that is used for fragrance and to preserve the quality of skin care products 1. According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an independent committee established by the Personal Care Products Council, an industry trade association that thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics), potassium sorbate is safe to use at the amounts present in our products 2.

• Sodium acetate

  Sodium acetate is an organic salt used for fragrance and to help control the pH (the acidity or alkalinity) of cosmetics and personal care products 1.

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• Sodium chloride

  Sodium chloride is also known as table salt. It is often used to season foods and is the primary form of sodium in the diet. Sodium chloride is approved for use as a food additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 1. It can also be used to increase the thickness of cosmetics and personal care products 2.

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• Sodium hydroxide

  Sodium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that is used to adjust the pH of a wide variety of topical products for skin and hair1.

• Water (Aqua)
• Xanthan gum

  Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced from the fermentation of plant carbohydrates by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. Monosaccharide constituents include glucose and mannose 1. It is commonly added to foods, where it serves as a stabilizing agent and a thickener 2. Xanthan gum is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a food additive (21CFR172.695) 3.  Xanthan gum is also used as a skin conditioning agent, to stabilize oil-in-water mixtures and to thicken the texture of cosmetics and personal care products 4.

• Hypoallergenic
• Contains naturally sourced ingredients
• Gluten-free
• Naturally gluten-free
• Allergy tested
• Dermatologist tested
• Free of mineral oil
• Never tested on animals
• In a study of 109 men and women, U^th facial cleanser [did not induce allergic contact dermatitis/was non-irritating/was hypoallergenic]
• Does not clog pores
• In a study of 9 adult men and women, U^th facial cleanser [did not induce allergic contact dermatitis/was non-irritating/was hypoallergenic]
• Safe for use around the eyes
• In a study of 28 women, U^th facial cleanser [did not cause breakouts/was non-comedogenic]
• After 8-weeks using Uth facial cleanser, 93% of clinical study participants reported that the product was gentle enough for everyday use.
• After 8-weeks using Uth facial cleanser, 86% of clinical study participants reported that the product was gentle enough for use in the eye area.

2 Uses/Day Uth Facial Cleanser

After 8-weeks using U^th Facial Cleanser,  clinical study participants reported dramatic improvements in their skin:^ŧ

• Over 97% (98%) said that the product effectively removes dirt, oil and make-up
• 93% felt that the product deep cleaned pores
• 84% felt that the product rinses clean
• Over 97% (98%) reported that the product exfoliates skin
• Over 90% (91%) felt that the product improved skin texture
• Over 90% (91%) of the subjects had overall positive feelings about using the product

^ŧResults and timing vary. It is recommended to use product for eight weeks for optimal results.