Natessance Organic Coconut Moisturizing Body 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

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 good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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