| 1 |
aqua (water
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
| 3 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
| 4 |
glyceryl stearate se
| Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
| 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 |
dimethicone
| A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
| 7 |
ethylhexyl palmitate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture |
| 8 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| 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 |
| 9 |
cetyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
| 10 |
stearyl alcohol
| An emollient that helps soften the skin |
| 11 |
theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
| 12 |
persea gratissima (avocado) oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
| 13 |
chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
| 14 |
allantoin, panthenol
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| 15 |
tocopheryl acetate
| A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
| 16 |
hydroxyethylcellulose
| Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
| 17 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
| 18 |
potassium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the pH level of products |
| 19 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 20 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
| 21 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
| 22 |
benzyl benzoate
| Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
| 23 |
fragrance (parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 24 |
) *certified ingredient. caution: for external use only. keep out of reach of children.avoid direct contact with eyes. if rash or irritation occurs, stop use and consult a physician.
| The ingredient is not recognized |
