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water/eau
| Plain old water |
2 |
dipropylene glycol
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 |
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 |
5 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
6 |
eryngium maritimum callus culture filtrate
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7 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
8 |
niacinamide
| Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
9 |
houttuynia cordata extract
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10 |
ilex aquifolium (holly) leaf extract
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11 |
achillea millefolium oil
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12 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
13 |
chondrus crispus extract
| Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency |
14 |
c12-14 pareth-12
| Helps oil and water mix together |
15 |
saccharum officinarum (sugarcane) extract
| Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
16 |
/extrait de canne sucre,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
17 |
streptococcus thermophilus ferment
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18 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
19 |
tromethamine
| Helps adjust pH in products |
20 |
madecassoside
| An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating |
21 |
melia azadirachta leaf extract
| A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating |
22 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
23 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
24 |
adenosine
| Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin |
25 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
| An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
26 |
dna
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27 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
28 |
melia azadirachta flower extract
| A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin |
29 |
citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
| A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
30 |
asiaticoside
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating |
31 |
dextrin
| A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
32 |
theobroma cacao (cocoa) extract
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33 |
centella asiatica leaf extract
| A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating. |
34 |
hedera helix (ivy) extract
| A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect |
35 |
asiatic acid
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating |
36 |
madecassic acid
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating |
37 |
calcium chloride
| Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating |
38 |
centella asiatica extract
| A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. |
39 |
magnesium sulfate
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |