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1
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aqua
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Plain old water
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2
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propylene glycol
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
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3
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glycerin
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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4
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polyquaternium-37
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
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5
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cetyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
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6
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polyquaternium-68
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7
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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8
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dimethicone
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A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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9
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panthenol
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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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10
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polyquaternium-72
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11
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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12
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quaternium-80
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13
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octocrylene
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A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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14
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cetrimonium chloride
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15
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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16
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
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17
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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18
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isopropyl alcohol
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A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
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19
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trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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Used to improve stability of the formulation
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20
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linalool
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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21
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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22
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limonene
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A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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23
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chondrus crispus extract
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Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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24
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hexyl cinnamal
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
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25
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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26
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alpha-isomethyl ionone
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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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27
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tetrasodium edta
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Helps to stabilize the product formulation
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