Burt's Bees Aloe & Coconut Oil After Sun Soother

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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

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

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

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

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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