| 1 |
water
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
glycolic acid
| An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
| 3 |
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) flower/leaf/stem water
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| 4 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 5 |
phytic acid
| An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics |
| 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 |
pelargonium graveolens flower/leaf/stem water
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| 8 |
citrus limon fruit water
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| 9 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
| 10 |
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 |
| 11 |
sea water
| Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water |
| 12 |
heptapeptide-7
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| 13 |
ectoin
| Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
| 14 |
malachite extract
| A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing |
| 15 |
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
| Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 16 |
bellis perennis (daisy) flower extract
| A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 17 |
helichrysum italicum (immortelle) extract
| A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating |
| 18 |
spondias mombin pulp extract
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| 19 |
mangifera indica (mango) pulp extract
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| 20 |
musa sapientum (banana) pulp extract
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| 21 |
caffeine
| Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes |
| 22 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 23 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 24 |
sodium chloride
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
| 25 |
pentylene glycol
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
| 26 |
hydroxyectoin
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| 27 |
phenethyl alcohol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 28 |
trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
| Used to improve stability of the formulation |
| 29 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
| 30 |
carnosine
| A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage |
| 31 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 32 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
