| 1 |
aqua
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
cellulose acetate
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| 3 |
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 |
| 4 |
, acrylic/caprice triglyceride,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 5 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 6 |
acetyl
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| 7 |
acetyl alcohol
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| 8 |
ste aryl alcohol
| An emollient that helps soften the skin |
| 9 |
lactic acid
| An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
| 10 |
sorbitol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
| 11 |
simethicone
| A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent |
| 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 |
salix alba bark extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. |
| 14 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 15 |
, camellia saneness
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 16 |
leaf extract
| |
| 17 |
, chondral crisps extract,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 18 |
allantois
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
| 19 |
glycerine
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
| 20 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 21 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
| 22 |
peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 23 |
dehydroxanthan gum
| |
| 24 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 25 |
palmitic acid
| An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it |
| 26 |
coco-glucoside
| Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating |
| 27 |
coconut alcohol
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| 28 |
sodium dehydroacetate
| A preservative |
| 29 |
chlorphenesin
| A preservative |
| 30 |
hexylene glycol
| Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
| 31 |
propylene glycol
| Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
| 32 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 33 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
