| 1 |
water
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
methylpropanediol
| Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation |
| 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 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
| 5 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
| 6 |
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 |
| 7 |
polyglycerin-3
| Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 8 |
borago officinalis extract
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| 9 |
algae extract
| Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
| 10 |
eclipta prostrata leaf extract
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| 11 |
cyclohexasiloxane
| A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels |
| 12 |
centaurea cyanus flower water
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| 13 |
melia azadirachta leaf extract
| A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating |
| 14 |
melia azadirachta flower extract
| A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin |
| 15 |
avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
| An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties |
| 16 |
cynara scolymus (artichoke) leaf extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating |
| 17 |
pteris multifida extract
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| 18 |
coccinia indica fruit extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin |
| 19 |
aloe barbadensis flower extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect |
| 20 |
solanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extract
| Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
| 21 |
ocimum sanctum leaf extract
| A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals |
| 22 |
nymphaea alba flower extract
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| 23 |
corallina officinalis extract
| Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants |
| 24 |
curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract
| A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant |
| 25 |
nymphaea caerulea flower water
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| 26 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 27 |
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 |
| 28 |
fructooligosaccharides
| Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 29 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| 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. |
| 30 |
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 |
| 31 |
beta-glucan
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 32 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 33 |
polyquaternium-51
| An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin |
| 34 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 35 |
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 |
| 36 |
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
| Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions |
| 37 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 38 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
| 39 |
tromethamine
| Helps adjust pH in products |
| 40 |
inositol
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| 41 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
| 42 |
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin |
| 43 |
dipropylene glycol
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
| 44 |
sodium palmitoyl proline
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| 45 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil
| An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
| 46 |
cholesterol
| An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
| 47 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 48 |
cyanocobalamin
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| 49 |
glycine
| Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function |
| 50 |
acetyl glutamine
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| 51 |
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
| Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness |
| 52 |
sodium cocoyl alaninate
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| 53 |
serine
| An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles |
| 54 |
glutamic acid
| An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 55 |
aspartic acid
| An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles |
| 56 |
leucine
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| 57 |
alanine
| An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking |
| 58 |
lysine
| An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles |
| 59 |
arginine
| An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin |
| 60 |
tyrosine
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| 61 |
phenylalanine
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| 62 |
proline
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| 63 |
threonine
| An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles |
| 64 |
valine
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| 65 |
isoleucine
| An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function |
| 66 |
histidine
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| 67 |
cysteine
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| 68 |
methionine
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| 69 |
acetyl hexapeptide-8
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 70 |
copper tripeptide-1
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Can help speed up wound healing |
| 71 |
hexapeptide-9
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 72 |
nonapeptide-1
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| 73 |
palmitoyl pentapeptide-4
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 74 |
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 75 |
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 76 |
tripeptide-1
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
