The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, honey.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, elaeis guineensis oil.

cocos nucifera oil 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

olea europaea fruit oil 5.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

Anti-aging

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Made with a special 40-day aging process, this deep-cleaning solution works into a rich and nourishing lather that envelops skin to lift dirt and recapture healthy-looking radiance without stripping your skin.

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cocos nucifera oil 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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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alcohol 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

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

chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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cocos nucifera oil 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

lauric acid 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing, Antibacterial, Anti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

olea europaea fruit oil 5.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

cocos nucifera oil 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Sodium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Lauric acid, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Lilium tigrinum flower/leaf/stem extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Adenophora stricta root extract, Lycium chinense root extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Angelica tenuissima root extract, Honey, Panax ginseng root extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Terminalia chebula fruit extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Etidronic acid, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ci 19140, Ci 15850, Ci 26100, Parfum

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Key ingredients	cocos nucifera oil glycerin	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: lanolin	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: ricinus communis seed oil	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: cannabis sativa seed oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil glycine soja protein +1 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: ricinus communis seed oil theobroma cacao seed butter	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: salicylic acid sulfur	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: bisabolol butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil glycerin Other: avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit?	parfum Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus limon seed oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	boswellia carterii oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +1 more	sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit?	cananga odorata flower oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? elaeis guineensis oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +9 more	tallow Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +16 more	sulfur Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +31 more	cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? elaeis guineensis oil Has skin benefit? +24 more

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