When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 0.95% - 1.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 0.1% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.15%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Exfoliation

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The base of mineral-rich pharmaceutical-grade Epsom salts and Dead Sea salt is enhanced with botanicals, including apple cider vinegar and arnica.

Source: Cultbeauty

This product might help exfoliate the skin with sea salt, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

sea salt 25% - 38%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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glycerin 0.95% - 1.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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arnica montana flower extract 2.1% - 3.2%

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A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

boswellia carterii oil 0.35% - 0.8%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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sea salt 25% - 38%

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Works for: Exfoliation

magnesium sulfate 6% - 9%

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Used to create a thicker product consistency

maltodextrin 4.4% - 6.7%

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Works for: Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Sea salt, Magnesium sulfate, Maltodextrin, Acetic acid, Arnica montana flower extract, Corn starch modified, Sorbic acid, Citric acid, Glycerin, Water, Curcuma longa root oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	glycerin	Common: glycerin Other: biosaccharide gum-1	Common: glycerin Other: salicylic acid beeswax +3 more	Common: glycerin Other: helianthus annuus seed oil prunus amygdalus dulcis seed +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +5 more	Common: glycerin Other: lactic acid	Common: glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: glycerin Other: salicylic acid algae extract +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: tocopherol	Common: glycerin Other: tocopherol	Common: glycerin Other: beeswax caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more
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Potential Irritants	gaultheria procumbens leaf oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	coco/oleamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 16255 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit?	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit?	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	sea salt Has skin benefit? magnesium sulfate Has skin benefit? +16 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +17 more	maris sal Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +25 more	sea salt Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +8 more	sucrose Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more	glycerin Has skin benefit? sodium chloride Has skin benefit? +26 more	peg-8 Has skin benefit? magnesium sulfate Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? coffea arabica seed powder Has skin benefit? +5 more	sodium chloride Has skin benefit? coffea arabica seed powder Has skin benefit? +5 more	sea salt Has skin benefit? maris sal Has skin benefit? +30 more

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