1 |
water
| Plain old water |
2 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
3 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
4 |
squalane
| 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. |
5 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
6 |
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 |
7 |
camellia sinensis leaf extract
| Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
8 |
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 |
9 |
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. |
10 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
11 |
diisostearyl malate
| Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin |
12 |
cetearyl glucoside
| Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture |
13 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
14 |
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
15 |
tromethamine
| Helps adjust pH in products |
16 |
polyglyceryl-10 stearate
| Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin |
17 |
polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
18 |
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
| A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish |
19 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
20 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |