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water/aqua/eau
| 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 |
cetearyl olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
5 |
apium graveolens (celery) seed extract
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6 |
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
| Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
7 |
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
8 |
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
9 |
camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract
| Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
10 |
cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract
| A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing |
11 |
cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
| Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect |
12 |
glycine soja (soybean) oil
| A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function |
13 |
pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract
| Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content |
14 |
rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking |
15 |
salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract
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16 |
lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower/leaf/stem extract
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17 |
rose extract
| Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
18 |
polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
19 |
calcium stearate
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20 |
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 |
21 |
carbomer
| Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
22 |
sorbitan olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
23 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
24 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
25 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
26 |
sodium lactate
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product |
27 |
decyl glucoside
| Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating |
28 |
lauryl glucoside
| Helps oil and water mix together |
29 |
bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163
| Colorant |
30 |
chromium oxide greens
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31 |
ci 77288
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32 |
citric acid
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
33 |
mica
| Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
34 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |