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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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bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane
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A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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3
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hydrogenated polydecene
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Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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4
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ceteth-20
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Helps water and oil mix together
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5
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propanediol
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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6
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c12-15 alkyl benzoate
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Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
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7
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glyceryl stearate
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An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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8
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cyclopentasiloxane
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A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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9
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ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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10
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nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76
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11
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nicotiana benthamiana sh-polypeptide-15 hexapeptide-40
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12
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alcohol
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Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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13
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ascorbyl glucoside
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A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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14
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bha
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15
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bht
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A preservative
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16
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boswellia serrata gum
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17
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caprooyl tetrapeptide-3
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A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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18
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caprylyl glycol
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Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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19
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carbomer
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Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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20
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ceramide ap
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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21
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ceramide eop
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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22
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ceramide np
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A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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23
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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24
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cholesterol
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An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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25
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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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26
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, ci17200,
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The ingredient is not recognized
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27
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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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28
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cyclohexasiloxane
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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
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29
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dextran
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Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
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30
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dipotassium phosphate
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Used to adjust the pH of the product
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31
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dipropylene glycol
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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
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32
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disodium edta
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Stabilizes the product formulation
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33
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ergothioneine
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Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
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34
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ethylhexylglycerin
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A preservative
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35
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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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36
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glycine soja oil
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A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
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37
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helianthus annuus seed oil
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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
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38
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hydrochloric acid
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39
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hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
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Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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40
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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41
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parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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42
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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43
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phospholipids
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Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
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44
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phytosphingosine
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A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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45
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polysorbate 20
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Helps oil and water mix together
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46
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potassium phosphate
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Helps regulate the pH of the formulation
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47
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potassium sorbate
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A preservative
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48
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resveratrol, dimethyl ether
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49
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retinal
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One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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50
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retinol
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Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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51
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retinyl propionate
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Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
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52
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sodium chloride
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Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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53
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sodium cholate
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54
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sodium hydroxide
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Used to adjust the product's pH
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55
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sodium lauroyl lactylate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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56
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tocopheryl acetate
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A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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57
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tromethamine
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Helps adjust pH in products
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58
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ubiquinone
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Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
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59
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xanthan gum
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Used to create a thicker product consistency
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60
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zinc chloride
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