Ingredient Dictionary
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE
Helps stabilize the product formulation
SODIUM LEVULINATE
A preservative
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
UBIQUINONE
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
MENTHA PIPERITA OIL
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
SORBITAN STEARATE
Helps water and oil mix together
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Works as a foaming cleansing agent