| 1 |
water
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
cocamidopropyl betaine
| Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen |
| 4 |
olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
| 5 |
potassium cocoate
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent |
| 6 |
peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
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| 7 |
acrylates copolymer
| Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency |
| 8 |
potassium cocoyl glycinate
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| 9 |
sodium chloride
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
| 10 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
| 11 |
sodium cocoyl glycinate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 12 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 13 |
parfum(fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 14 |
butylene glycol
| Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 15 |
sodium cocoyl apple amino acids
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| 16 |
, tham,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 17 |
sucrose
| Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion |
| 18 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
| 19 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 20 |
sodium lauroyl oat amino acids
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| 21 |
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 |
| 22 |
camellia sinensis leaf extract
| Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
| 23 |
hexylene glycol
| Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
| 24 |
squalane
| An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
| 25 |
babassuamidopropyl betaine
| |
| 26 |
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. |
| 27 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 28 |
camellia oleifera seed extract
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| 29 |
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
| Helps stabilize the product formulation |
| 30 |
polyglyceryl-10 stearate
| Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin |
| 31 |
gelatin
| Helps create a thicker product consistency |
| 32 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
| 33 |
, nelumbium speciosum flower oil,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 34 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
| 35 |
pentylene glycol
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
| 36 |
caramel
| |
| 37 |
tetrasodium edta
| Helps to stabilize the product formulation |
| 38 |
moringa oleifera seed oil
| A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid |
| 39 |
quillaja saponaria bark extract
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| 40 |
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
| A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C |
| 41 |
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. |
| 42 |
hydrolyzed ginseng saponins
| Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but effectiveness of topical application is not confirmed. Can be an allergen |
| 43 |
dipropylene glycol
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
| 44 |
vigna radiata seed extract
| Bean extract that in theory might help to reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are missing |
| 45 |
saponaria officinalis leaf extract
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| 46 |
melia azadirachta leaf extract
| A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating |
| 47 |
sapindus mukorossi fruit extract
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| 48 |
aspalathus linearis leaf extract
| Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking |
| 49 |
melia azadirachta flower extract
| A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin |
| 50 |
terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil
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| 51 |
bht
| A preservative |
| 52 |
cannabis sativa seed oil
| A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer |
| 53 |
cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil
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| 54 |
linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil
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| 55 |
sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
| A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function |
| 56 |
salvia hispanica seed oil
| Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier |
| 57 |
panax ginseng seed oil
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| 58 |
theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed extract
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| 59 |
hippophae rhamnoides oil
| A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form. |
| 60 |
argania spinosa kernel oil
| An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
| 61 |
camellia sinensis seed oil
| A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
| 62 |
cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
| An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
| 63 |
citrus junos seed oil
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| 64 |
carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation |
| 65 |
acacia senegal gum
| Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture |
| 66 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 67 |
albumen extract
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| 68 |
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating |
| 69 |
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 |
| 70 |
coccinia indica fruit extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin |
| 71 |
niacinamide
| Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
| 72 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
| 73 |
cellulose gum
| Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions |
| 74 |
amber powder
| |
| 75 |
solanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extract
| Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
| 76 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 77 |
yucca vera leaf/root extract
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| 78 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
| 79 |
curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract
| A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant |
| 80 |
ocimum sanctum leaf extract
| A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals |
| 81 |
glyceryl linolenate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 82 |
glyceryl arachidonate
| Helps water and oil mix together |
| 83 |
dioscorea opposita (wild yam) root extract
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| 84 |
panax ginseng berry extract
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| 85 |
nelumbo nucifera leaf extract
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| 86 |
houttuynia cordata extract
| |
| 87 |
, citrus madurensis fruit juice,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 88 |
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
| Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
| 89 |
corallina officinalis extract
| Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants |
| 90 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 91 |
moringa oleifera leaf extract
| |
| 92 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 93 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
| 94 |
sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract
| |
| 95 |
pyridoxine
| Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating |
| 96 |
retinyl palmitate
| Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect |
| 97 |
folic acid
| Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin |
| 98 |
biotin
| Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect |
| 99 |
, thiamine,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 100 |
gypsophila paniculata root extract
| |
| 101 |
opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract
| |
| 102 |
rosa canina fruit oil
| A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
| 103 |
cyanocobalamin
| Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin |
| 104 |
menadione
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| 105 |
tropolone
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| 106 |
jasminum officinale (jasmine) oil
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