| 1 |
water/aqua/eau
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
cetearyl isononanoate
| An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss. |
| 3 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
| 4 |
c15-19 alkane
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture |
| 5 |
dicaprylyl carbonate
| Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin |
| 6 |
heptyl undecylenate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish |
| 7 |
sclerocarya birrea seed oil
| An emollient that helps to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation |
| 8 |
adansonia digitata seed oil
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| 9 |
prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 10 |
schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil
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| 11 |
tocopherol
| Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
| 12 |
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
| 13 |
citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil
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| 14 |
ximenia americana seed oil
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| 15 |
sodium lauroyl lactylate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
| 16 |
ceramide ap
| 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 |
| 17 |
ceramide eop
| 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 |
| 18 |
ceramide np
| 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 |
| 19 |
cholesterol
| An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
| 20 |
phytosphingosine
| A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect |
| 21 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 22 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
| 23 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 24 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 25 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
| 26 |
polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 27 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
