| 1 |
10% aha (glycolic acid and
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 2 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 3 |
aqua/water/eau
| Plain old water |
| 4 |
glycolic acid
| An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
| 5 |
propylene glycol
| Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
| 6 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 7 |
ammonium hydroxide
| |
| 8 |
arginine
| An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin |
| 9 |
dimethicone
| A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
| 10 |
peg-40, stearate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 11 |
trimethylolpropane, triethylhexanoate
| |
| 12 |
mangifera indica, (mango) seed butter
| Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect |
| 13 |
butter, tocopheryl, acetate
| |
| 14 |
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 |
| 15 |
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 |
| 16 |
peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 17 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
| 18 |
isopropyl palmitate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
| 19 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
| 20 |
myristic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic |
| 21 |
palmitic acid
| An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it |
| 22 |
cetearyl, alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
| 23 |
cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations |
| 24 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 25 |
stearamidopropyl, dimethylamine
| |
| 26 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 27 |
methylparaben
| A preservative |
| 28 |
chlorphenesin
| A preservative |
