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aqua/water
| Plain old water |
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lavandula angustifolia flower water
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3 |
rosa damascana flower water
| Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating |
4 |
glycerine
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
5 |
c13-15 alkane
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6 |
dimethyl sulphone (msm
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decyl oleate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
8 |
panthenol (provitamin b5
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
9 |
sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
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10 |
oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
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gluconolactone
| A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals |
12 |
avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
| An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties |
13 |
lactobacillus ferment
| A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative |
14 |
polyglutamic acid
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. |
15 |
punica granatum (pomegranate) sterols
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16 |
opuntia ficus (prickly pear) stem extract
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17 |
bisabolol
| An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
18 |
calendula officinalis flower extract
| A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
19 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| 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 |
20 |
cetearyl olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
21 |
sorbitan olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
22 |
maltodextrin
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil |
23 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
24 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
25 |
cetyl palmitate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability |
26 |
sorbitan palmitate
| Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation |
27 |
sclerotium gum
| Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions |
28 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
29 |
glyceryl stearate se
| Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
30 |
pullulan
| Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect |
31 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
32 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
33 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
34 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
35 |
silica
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |