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1
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aqua/water/eau
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Plain old water
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2
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cocoglycerides
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Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin
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3
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propylheptyl caprylate
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4
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butylene glycol
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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
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5
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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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6
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methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
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Helps thicken the product consistency
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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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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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9
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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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10
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potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein
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11
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sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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12
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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13
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paraffinum liquidum/mineral oil/huile minrale
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One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
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14
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diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
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Used to stabilize the product formulation
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15
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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16
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parfum/fragrance
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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17
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pentylene glycol
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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18
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methylparaben
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A preservative
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19
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chlorphenesin
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A preservative
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20
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rosa damascena leaf cell extract
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21
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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22
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onopordum acanthium (flower/leaf/stem) extract
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23
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hibiscus abelmoschus extract
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24
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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25
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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26
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ethylparaben
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A preservative
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27
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tamarindus indica extract
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A plant extract that might have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect in skin but solid evidence is lacking
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28
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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29
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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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30
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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31
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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32
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nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaf extract
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33
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eugenol
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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34
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disodium phosphate
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Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
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35
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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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36
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ci 17200/red 33
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A red colorant
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37
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rosa hybrid flower extract
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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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glycine soja (soybean) oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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40
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. (t0303a2)
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The ingredient is not recognized
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