Origins Checks and Balances Polishing Face Scrub

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

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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

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

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin

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

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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