| 1 |
aqua
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
| 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 |
| 3 |
niacinamide
| Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture |
| 4 |
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
| 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 |
| 5 |
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
| Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet |
| 6 |
heptyl undecylenate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish |
| 7 |
diethylhexyl carbonate
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| 8 |
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 |
| 9 |
butyrospermum parkii butter
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
| 10 |
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 |
| 11 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
| 12 |
peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 13 |
ethylhexyl triazone
| Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet |
| 14 |
jojoba esters
| An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
| 15 |
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
| A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish |
| 16 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
| 17 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 18 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 19 |
polymethylsilsesquioxane
| A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss |
| 20 |
tapioca starch
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 21 |
canola oil
| A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 22 |
tocopheryl acetate
| 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. |
| 23 |
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
| An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating |
| 24 |
parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 25 |
curcuma longa root extract
| A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant |
| 26 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
| 27 |
glycine soja oil
| A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
| 28 |
retinyl retinoate
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| 29 |
polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 30 |
sorbitan isostearate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 31 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 32 |
tetrahydropiperine
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| 33 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 34 |
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 |
| 35 |
beta-sitosterol
| A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated |
| 36 |
squalene
| An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
