The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, ricinus communis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

glycerin 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

paraffinum liquidum 1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

ricinus communis seed oil 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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propylene glycol 3% - 4.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 1.8% - 2.7%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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tin 26% - 39%

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Works for: Cleansing

elaeis guineensis oil 5.7% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

edta 0.5% - 1%

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Help to stabilize the product formulation

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Tin, Elaeis guineensis oil, Edta, Unknown, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Formaldehyde, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ricinus communis seed oil, Lac, Ricinus communis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Calendula officinalis extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Urtica dioica, Equisetum arvense extract, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum panthenol +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol +1 more Other: bisabolol	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol Other: retinyl palmitate allantoin	Common: paraffinum liquidum panthenol Other: cera microcristallina chondrus crispus +11 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: petrolatum dimethicone +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: chondrus crispus cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate ceramide ng +13 more	Common: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate caffeine +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane	Common: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: cera alba dimethicone +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	equisetum arvense extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	linalool Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +28 more	citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +4 more	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer Has skin benefit? +1 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +18 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	tin Has skin benefit? elaeis guineensis oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? theobroma cacao extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +25 more	paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? hexyl laurate Has skin benefit? +5 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate se Has skin benefit? +30 more

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