1 |
purified water (aqua
| Plain old water |
2 |
squalene
| An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
3 |
,emulsifying wax nf,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
4 |
cyclopentasiloxane
| A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
5 |
isopropyl myristate
| An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic |
6 |
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 |
7 |
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 |
8 |
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 |
9 |
citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) callus culture extract
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10 |
sodium hyaluronate
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
11 |
, xanthum gum,
| The ingredient is not recognized |
12 |
sodium benzoate
| A preservative |
13 |
gluconolactone
| A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals |
14 |
calcium gluconate
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product |
15 |
polysorbate 60
| Helps oil and water mix together |
16 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
17 |
ethylhexylglycerin
| A preservative |