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water
| Plain old water |
2 |
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 |
3 |
methylpropanediol
| Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation |
4 |
, fraxinus rhynchophylla extract,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
5 |
ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf/stem extract
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6 |
persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract
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7 |
acmella oleracea extract
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8 |
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
| A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
9 |
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. |
10 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
11 |
trehalose
| A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin |
12 |
polyglyceryl-10 laurate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
13 |
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
14 |
, tham,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
15 |
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
16 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
17 |
polyglyceryl-10 myristate
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18 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
19 |
pvm/ma copolymer
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20 |
propylene glycol
| Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
21 |
adenosine
| Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
22 |
hydroxyethylcellulose
| Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
23 |
glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency |
24 |
polyglyceryl-10 stearate
| Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin |
25 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
26 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
27 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
28 |
hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |