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A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

An emollient that helps soften the skin

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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