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aqua (water
| Plain old water |
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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 |
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avena sativa (oat) kernel flour
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
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cetearyl olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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sorbitan olivate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
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brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) seed oil
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rubus chamaemorus (cloudberry) seed oil
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8 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
9 |
carnosine
| A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage |
10 |
plukenetia volubilis (inca peanut) seed oil
| A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid |
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rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil
| A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin |
12 |
rosa canina (rosehip) fruit oil
| A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
13 |
avena sativa (oat) kernel oil
| An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties |
14 |
punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
15 |
salvia hispanica (chia) seed oil
| Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier |
16 |
camellia sinensis (tea plant) 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 |
17 |
vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil
| A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
18 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
| A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
19 |
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) |
20 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
21 |
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 |
22 |
sorbic acid
| A preservative |
23 |
sodium phytate
| Used to stabilize product formulations |
24 |
benzyl alcohol
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
25 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
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hydroxyacetophenone
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |