1 |
water
| Plain old water |
2 |
peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
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3 |
cyclomethicone
| A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer |
4 |
isononyl isononanoate
| Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness |
5 |
dipropylene glycol
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
6 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
7 |
melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract
| An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
8 |
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
| Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
9 |
mentha arvensis leaf extract
| Used as a fragrance and can be irritating |
10 |
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 |
11 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
12 |
hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
13 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
14 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
15 |
sodium citrate
| Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
16 |
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 |
17 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |