Ingredient Dictionary
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
THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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.
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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
STEARYL ALCOHOL
An emollient that helps soften the skin
COUMARIN
A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
CI 42090
A colorant (dye)
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture