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1
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water (aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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rosa canina fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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3
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glycerin
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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4
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peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate
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Helps oil and water mix together
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5
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ethylhexyl olivate
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6
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methyl glucose sesquistearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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7
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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8
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ceteareth-20
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Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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9
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hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water
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A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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10
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squalane
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An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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11
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peg-20 stearate
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12
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microcrystalline cellulose
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13
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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14
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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15
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butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
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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
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16
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sodium citrate
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Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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17
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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18
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citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
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A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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19
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cedrus atlantica (cedarwood) bark oil
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20
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lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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21
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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22
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cellulose gum
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Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
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23
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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24
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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25
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epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
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A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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26
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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27
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil
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Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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28
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ormenis multicaulis oil
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29
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pelargonium graveolens extract
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30
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benzalkonium chloride
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Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Can be irritating
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31
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camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
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32
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carum petroselinum (parsley) seed oil
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33
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methylisothiazolinone
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A preservative. Is a frequent allergen
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34
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d-limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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35
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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36
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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37
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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38
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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