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aqua
| Plain old water |
2 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
3 |
helianthus annuus 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 |
4 |
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 |
5 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
6 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
7 |
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
8 |
butyrospermum parkii
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
9 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
10 |
persea gratissima oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
11 |
rosa centifolia flower extract
| Contains essential oil. Can be irritating |
12 |
jasminum officinale flower water
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13 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
14 |
allantoin
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
15 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
16 |
hydrolyzed rice protein
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties |
17 |
oryza sativa bran oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties |
18 |
hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
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ganoderma lucidum stem extract
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20 |
lentinus edodes extract
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21 |
calendula officinalis flower extract
| A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
22 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
23 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
24 |
chamomilla recutita flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
25 |
parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |