Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
Plain old water
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40% -
60%
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Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
|
5% -
7.5%
|
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
|
3.5% -
5.3%
|
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
|
2.6% -
3.9%
|
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
|
2% -
3.1%
|
A plant extract that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It can be irritating
|
1.7% -
2.5%
|
The ingredient is not recognized
| TBC |
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
|
1.3% -
2%
|
|
1.1% -
1.7%
|
|
0.9% -
1.4%
|
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
|
0.55% -
1.3%
|
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
|
0.4% -
0.95%
|
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
|
0.35% -
0.75%
|
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
|
0.15% -
0.55%
|
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.
|
0.15% -
0.65%
|
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
|
0.1% -
0.45%
|
An emollient that helps soften the skin
|
0.15% -
0.55%
|
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
|
0.15% -
0.6%
|
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.
|
0.15% -
0.55%
|
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
|
0.15% -
0.6%
|
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
|
0.15% -
0.6%
|
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
|
0.1% -
0.5%
|
|
0.1% -
0.4%
|
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
|
0.1% -
0.35%
|
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
|
0.1% -
0.45%
|
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
|
0.1% -
0.45%
|
|
0.1% -
0.35%
|
Helps oil and water mix together
|
0.1% -
0.4%
|
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
|
0.1% -
0.3%
|
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
|
0.05% -
0.2%
|
A fragrance. Can be irritating
|
0.05% -
0.2%
|
Used to adjust the product's pH
|
0.05% -
0.3%
|
A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
|
0.05% -
0.2%
|
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
|
0.05% -
0.2%
|
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
|
0.05% -
0.15%
|
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
|
0.05% -
0.2%
|
A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
|
0.01% -
0.05%
|
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
|
0.01% -
0.05%
|
The ingredient is not recognized
| TBC |
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