Ingredient Dictionary
BETA-GLUCAN
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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A colorant
SORBITAN OLEATE
Helps oil and water mix together
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Used to create a nice product consistency
LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
SODIUM GLUCONATE
Helps stabilize product formulations
DICAPRYLYL ETHER
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients