| 1 |
aqua / water/ eau
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
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 |
| 3 |
alcohol denat.
| Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
| 4 |
caprylic/capric triglyceride
| 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 |
| 5 |
mannose
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| 6 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
| 7 |
sodium pca
| Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
| 8 |
salicylic acid
| Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
| 9 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 10 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
| 11 |
limnanthes alba seed oil
| This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient. |
| 12 |
/ meadowfoam seed oil
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 13 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 14 |
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
| 15 |
parfum / fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 16 |
. code f.i.l. : d212777/1
| The ingredient is not recognized |
