| 1 |
water/aqua/eau
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
propanediol
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
| 3 |
aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
| 4 |
pentapeptide-59
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| 5 |
hydrogenated lecithin
| Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
| 6 |
butyrospermum parkii (shea) 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 |
| 7 |
phenethyl alcohol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 8 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |
| 9 |
maltodextrin
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil |
| 10 |
ganoderma lucidum (reishi mushroom) extract
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| 11 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 12 |
betaine
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
| 13 |
1,2-hexanediol
| A preservative |
| 14 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 15 |
potassium sorbate
| A preservative |
| 16 |
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 |
| 17 |
, withania somnifera (ashwagandha) extract,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 18 |
ocimum tenuiflorum (holy basil) extract
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| 19 |
rhodiola rosea (arctic root) extract
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| 20 |
lactic acid
| An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
| 21 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
