Ingredient Dictionary
NIACINAMIDE
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ALLANTOIN
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
POLYSORBATE 20
Helps oil and water mix together
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
CITRAL
A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
ALCOHOL
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
LECITHIN
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
COCOS NUCIFERA OIL
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together