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1
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water
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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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ethylhexyl stearate
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4
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vinyl dimethicone
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A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
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5
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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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6
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cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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7
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1,2-hexanediol
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A preservative
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8
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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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9
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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10
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polymethylsilsesquioxane
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A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
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11
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arachidyl alcohol
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Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
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12
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propolis extract
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A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
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13
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hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
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A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
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14
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polyglyceryl-6 stearate
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15
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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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16
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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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17
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behenyl alcohol
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Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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18
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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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19
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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20
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dimethiconol
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A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
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21
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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22
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arachidyl glucoside
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Helps oil and water mix together
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23
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hydrogenated lecithin
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Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
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24
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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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25
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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26
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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27
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sucrose stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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28
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polyglyceryl-6 behenate
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29
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sodium polyacrylate starch
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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30
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stearic acid
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Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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31
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palmitic acid
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An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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32
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sodium hyaluronate
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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33
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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34
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hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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35
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glycosphingolipids
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A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
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36
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hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
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