Ingredient Dictionary
TREHALOSE
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
SORBIC ACID
A preservative
DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
DECYL GLUCOSIDE
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
TROMETHAMINE
Helps adjust pH in products
CI 77492
A colorant. Usually well-tolerated
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
TETRASODIUM EDTA
Helps to stabilize the product formulation
AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions