1 |
aqua
| Plain old water |
2 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
3 |
methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
| Helps thicken the product consistency |
4 |
betaine
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
5 |
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 |
6 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
7 |
polyacrylate crosspolymer-6
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8 |
zinc pca
| A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing |
9 |
divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer
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10 |
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
| A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening |
11 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
12 |
foeniculum vulgare seed extract
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13 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
14 |
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 |
15 |
methyl undecenoyl leucinate
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16 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
17 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
18 |
rosa damascena flower oil
| Contains essential oil. Can be irritating |
19 |
c12-13 pareth-3
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20 |
c12-13 pareth-23
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21 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
22 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
23 |
citronellol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
24 |
geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
25 |
hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |