1 |
aqua/water
| Plain old water |
2 |
dicaprylyl ether
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients |
3 |
butyrospermum parkii butter
| 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 |
4 |
octyldodecyl myristate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
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 |
potassium cetyl phosphate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
7 |
helianthus annuus 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 |
8 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
9 |
sodium stearoyl glutamate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
10 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
11 |
hydrogenated palm glycerides
| An emollient that softens the skin |
12 |
corn starch modified
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13 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
14 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
15 |
chlorphenesin
| A preservative |
16 |
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 |
17 |
parfum/fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
18 |
benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
19 |
benzyl benzoate
| Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
20 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
21 |
citronellol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
22 |
coumarin
| A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |
23 |
hexyl cinnamal
| A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
24 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
25 |
geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |