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Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function

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

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

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 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

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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 microbiome)