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aqua
| Plain old water |
2 |
butylene glycol
| 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 |
3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 |
argania spinosa kernel oil
| An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
5 |
bambusa textilis stem extract
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6 |
citrus grandis seed extract
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pinus palustris leaf extract
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8 |
polyacrylate-13
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation |
9 |
sesamum indicum seed oil
| A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function |
10 |
alcohol
| 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 |
11 |
polyisobutene
| Used to improve the product consistency |
12 |
chamomilla recutita flower extract
| Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
13 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
14 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
15 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
16 |
beta-sitosterol
| A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated |
17 |
parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
18 |
serenoa serrulata fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking |
19 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
20 |
polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
21 |
sorbitan isostearate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
22 |
epilobium fleischeri extract
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23 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
24 |
tocopherol
| 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 |
25 |
achillea millefolium extract
| Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
26 |
arnica montana flower extract
| A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin |
27 |
artemisia absinthium extract
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28 |
gentiana lutea root extract
| A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels |
29 |
caesalpinia sappan bark extract
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30 |
magnolia obovata bark extract
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31 |
terminalia chebula fruit extract
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32 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
33 |
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
34 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
35 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
36 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
37 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |