Ingredient Dictionary
CITRONELLOL
A fragrance. Can be irritating
BENZYL ALCOHOL
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
STEARIC ACID
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE
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
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
CETYL ALCOHOL
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
PENTYLENE GLYCOL
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
SILICA
Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
SQUALANE
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.