| 1 |
aqua (water
| Plain old water |
| 2 |
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
| Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating |
| 3 |
ethylhexyl salicylate
| Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen |
| 4 |
cyclohexasiloxane
| A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels |
| 5 |
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 |
| 6 |
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 |
| 7 |
butyloctyl salicylate
| A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own |
| 8 |
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
| Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
| 9 |
octocrylene
| A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen |
| 10 |
isononyl isononanoate
| Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness |
| 11 |
cetearyl alcohol
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
| 12 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
| 13 |
peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 14 |
dimethicone
| A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
| 15 |
micrococcus lysate
| Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin |
| 16 |
perilla frutescens leaf extract
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| 17 |
sodium hylauronate
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| 18 |
glutamylamidoethyl imidazole
| A peptide that is claimed to be helpful in supporting vitamin D production in skin but evidence is lacking |
| 19 |
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
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| 20 |
tocopheryl acetate
| A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
| 21 |
camellia sinensis 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 |
| 22 |
centella asiatica extract
| A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. |
| 23 |
echinacea angustifolia leaf extract
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| 24 |
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating |
| 25 |
pinus strobus bark extract
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| 26 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 27 |
silica
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
| 28 |
hydrogenated palm glycerides
| An emollient that softens the skin |
| 29 |
cyclopentasiloxane
| A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
| 30 |
pvp
| Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin |
| 31 |
potassium cetyl phosphate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 32 |
sorbitol
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
| 33 |
ceteareth-20
| Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties |
| 34 |
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
| 35 |
sodium polyacrylate
| Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions |
| 36 |
parfum (fragrance
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
| 37 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
| 38 |
sorbic acid
| A preservative |
| 39 |
chlorphenesin
| A preservative |
| 40 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 41 |
bht
| A preservative |
| 42 |
sodium hydroxide
| Used to adjust the product's pH |
| 43 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
