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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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cocos nucifera oil
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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3
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olea europaea fruit oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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4
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rosa centifolia flower water
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5
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glycerine
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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6
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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7
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cetearyl glucoside
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Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
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8
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rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
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Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
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9
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citrus limon peel oil
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A highly irritating fragrance
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10
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eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
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An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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11
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salvia sclarea oil
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12
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lactic acid
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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 microbiom)
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13
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sodium anisate
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Used as a fragrance
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14
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sodium levulinate
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A preservative
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15
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sodium lauroyl lactylate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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16
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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17
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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18
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* (in the lemon oil).
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The ingredient is not recognized
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