MOR Emporium Classics Snow Gardenia Hand Cream

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

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation