1 |
water
| Plain old water |
2 |
glycolic acid
| An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
3 |
dipropylene glycol
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
4 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
5 |
salicylic acid
| Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
6 |
acetic acid
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7 |
simmondsia chinensis seed extract
| Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
8 |
epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
| A plant extract that might contain antioxidants |
9 |
hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
10 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
11 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
12 |
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 |
13 |
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
14 |
sodium polyacrylate
| Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions |