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water/aqua/eau
| Plain old water |
2 |
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 |
3 |
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 |
4 |
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 |
5 |
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 |
6 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
7 |
hamamelis virginiana leaf extract
| A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating |
8 |
aesculus hippocastanum seed extract
| Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating |
9 |
hexylene glycol
| Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
10 |
fructose
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
11 |
glucose
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function |
12 |
sucrose
| 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 |
13 |
urea
| Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations |
14 |
dextrin
| A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
15 |
alanine
| An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking |
16 |
glutamic acid
| An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
17 |
aspartic acid
| An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles |
18 |
hexyl nicotinate
| Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness |
19 |
panax ginseng root extract
| A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating |
20 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
21 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
22 |
biotin
| Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect |
23 |
panthenol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
24 |
ppg-26-buteth-26
| Helps oil and water mix together |
25 |
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
| Helps oil and water mix together |
26 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
27 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
28 |
caramel
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29 |
red 4
| A colorant |