Ingredient Dictionary
SODIUM CITRATE
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
SALICYLIC ACID
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
BEESWAX
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
BENZYL SALICYLATE
A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
POLYSORBATE 60
Helps oil and water mix together
BETAINE
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
TRIETHANOLAMINE
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell