1 |
water
| Plain old water |
2 |
coco-betaine
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3 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
4 |
peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate
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5 |
sodium chloride
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
6 |
sodium cocoyl glycinate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
7 |
dipropylene glycol
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
8 |
zinc gluconate
| Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin |
9 |
bifida ferment lysate
| Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect |
10 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
11 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
12 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
13 |
copper gluconate
| Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing |
14 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
15 |
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
| Helps stabilize the product formulation |
16 |
fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |