1 |
water
| Plain old water |
2 |
prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
3 |
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 |
4 |
sodium laureth sulfate
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5 |
cocamidopropyl betaine
| Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen |
6 |
parfum/fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
7 |
sucrose laurate
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8 |
citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil
| A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
9 |
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 |
10 |
alcohol
| Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
11 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
12 |
peg-120 methyl glucose trioleate
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13 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
14 |
caramel
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15 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
16 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
17 |
denatonium benzoate
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18 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
19 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
20 |
coumarin
| A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |
21 |
ci 19140/yellow 5
| A yellow dye |