| 1 |
aqua/water
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
isoamyl laurate
| Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture |
| 4 |
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
| Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
| 5 |
butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
| 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 |
| 6 |
sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
| A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function |
| 7 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
| 8 |
cocoglycerides
| Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin |
| 9 |
hydrogenated coco-glycerides
| Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin |
| 10 |
persea gratissima (avocado) oil
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
| 11 |
prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 12 |
jojoba esters
| An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
| 13 |
arachidyl alcohol
| Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
| 14 |
palmitoyl glycine
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| 15 |
nelumbo nucifera leaf cell extract
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| 16 |
tephrosia purpurea seed extract
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| 17 |
crocus sativus flower extract
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| 18 |
acacia decurrens flower cera
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| 19 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed cera
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| 20 |
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 |
| 21 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
| 22 |
behenyl alcohol
| Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient |
| 23 |
polyglycerin-3
| Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 24 |
saccharide isomerate
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
| 25 |
cetearyl glucoside
| Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture |
| 26 |
arachidyl glucoside
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 27 |
sodium stearoyl glutamate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 28 |
glyceryl caprylate
| An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
| 29 |
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 |
| 30 |
sclerotium gum
| Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions |
| 31 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 32 |
phytic acid
| An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics |
| 33 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 34 |
lactic acid
| 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) |
| 35 |
sodium citrate
| Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
| 36 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 37 |
benzoic acid
| A preservative |
| 38 |
dehydroacetic acid
| A preservative |
| 39 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
| 40 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
| 41 |
benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
| 42 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 43 |
benzyl salicylate
| A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
| 44 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
| 45 |
parfum/fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
