Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
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. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Water, Potassium lactate, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Stearic acid, Paraffinum liquidum, Dimethicone, Lactic acid, Glycol stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydrolyzed keratin, Glycine soja sterols, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Glycine soja oil, Sodium pca, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Urea, Collagen amino acids, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Petrolatum, Cetyl alcohol, Stearamide amp, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Dmdm hydantoin
