| 1 |
aqua
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
butylene glycol
| Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
| 4 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
| 5 |
cetyle ethylhexanoate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
| 6 |
1.2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
| 7 |
hydrogenated vegetable oil
| An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 8 |
polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
| 9 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 10 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
| 11 |
peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 12 |
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
| Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions |
| 13 |
xantham gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 14 |
panax ginseng root extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating |
| 15 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 16 |
sodium polyacrylate
| Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions |
| 17 |
hydrogenated polydecene
| Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture |
| 18 |
trideceth-6
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 19 |
octyldodecanol
| An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation |
| 20 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
| 21 |
ceramide 3
| A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
| 22 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 23 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 24 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 25 |
parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
