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pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 2 |
polybutene
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 3 |
octyldodecanol
| An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation |
| 4 |
bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface |
| 5 |
argania spinosa kernel oil
| An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
| 6 |
squalane
| An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
| 7 |
rosa moschata (musk rose) seed oil
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| 8 |
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil
| Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
| 9 |
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 |
| 10 |
phospholipids
| Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product |
| 11 |
hyaluronic acid
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
| 12 |
palmitoyl tripeptide-38
| A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
| 13 |
tripeptide-29
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| 14 |
borago officinalis seed oil
| A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration |
| 15 |
bidens pilosa extract
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| 16 |
perilla frutescens leaf extract
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| 17 |
gossypium herbaceum (cotton) seed oil
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| 18 |
linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil
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| 19 |
portulaca pilosa extract
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| 20 |
retinyl palmitate
| Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect |
| 21 |
elaeis guineensis (palm) oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 22 |
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. |
| 23 |
saccharomyces cerevisiae extract
| A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. |
| 24 |
sodium chondroitin sulfate
| Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer |
| 25 |
lecithin
| Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
| 26 |
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 |
| 27 |
arachidyl propionate
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| 28 |
ethyl linolenate
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| 29 |
ethyl oleate
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| 30 |
ethyl linoleate
| Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking |
| 31 |
cetearyl ethylhexanoate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin |
| 32 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 33 |
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 |
| 34 |
bht
| A preservative |
| 35 |
dehydroacetic acid
| A preservative |
| 36 |
sorbitan isostearate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 37 |
aroma (flavor
| An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients |
| 38 |
sucrose cocoate
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