RITUALS The Ritual of Samurai Face Cream 24h Active Hydration

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of rice. The fermented product helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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 seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect

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

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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 oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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