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aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) 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 |
2 |
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 |
3 |
glyceryl stearate citrate
| Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin |
4 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
5 |
glyceryl caprylate
| An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
6 |
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 |
7 |
water/aqua/eau
| Plain old water |
8 |
cetyl esters
| Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin |
9 |
citrus sinensis (orange) peel oil
| An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
10 |
rosa damascena (rose) flower oil
| Contains essential oil. Can be irritating |
11 |
vanilla planifolia (bourbon vanilla) fruit extract
| A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
12 |
cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil
| An essential oil. Can be irritating |
13 |
cymbopogon martinii (palmarosa) leaf oil
| Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant |
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eugenia caryophyllus (clove) bud oil
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15 |
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
| Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
16 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
17 |
sodium phytate
| Used to stabilize product formulations |
18 |
sodium anisate
| Used as a fragrance |
19 |
lactic acid
| An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
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| The ingredient is not recognized |