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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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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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3
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alcohol denat.
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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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4
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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5
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hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
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Used to regulate product's pH
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6
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prunus armeniaca kernel oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin
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7
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hydroxyethyl urea
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A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
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8
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butyrospermum parkii 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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9
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nasturtium officinale extract
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10
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c12-13 pareth-23
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11
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c12-13 pareth-3
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12
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ceramide np
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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
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13
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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14
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zinc gluconate
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Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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15
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glycine soja oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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16
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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17
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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18
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divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer
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19
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2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
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20
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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21
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ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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22
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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23
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hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine
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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
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24
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capryloyl salicylic acid
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25
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vitreoscilla ferment
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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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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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28
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menthoxypropanediol
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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29
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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30
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bht
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A preservative
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31
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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32
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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33
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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34
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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35
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ci 19140
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A yellow dye
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36
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ci 42090
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A colorant (dye)
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37
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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38
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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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39
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citral
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A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
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40
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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41
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, (f.i.l. c213352/1).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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