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phyto-amino peptide complex,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
2 |
bisabolol
| An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
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lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
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. inactive:
| The ingredient is not recognized |
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water
| Plain old water |
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glycerin
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
7 |
, caprylic triglyceride,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
8 |
glyceryl sterate se
| Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
9 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
10 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
11 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
12 |
tocopheryl acetate
| 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. |
13 |
polysorbate 60
| Helps oil and water mix together |
14 |
glyceryl sterate,
| Help soften the upper layer of the skin |
15 |
jojoba esters
| An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
16 |
polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
17 |
evening primrose oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
18 |
, aloe barbadensis gel,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
19 |
palmitoyl oligopeptide
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
20 |
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
21 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
22 |
dimethicone
| 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 |
23 |
sorbitan sterate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
24 |
allatonin
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
25 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
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azulene
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