Ingredient Dictionary
CANOLA OIL
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
PROPOLIS EXTRACT
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
GLUTATHIONE
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
BENZOPHENONE-4
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
OLEIC ACID
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness