Ingredient Dictionary

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

ECTOIN

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

LAC

Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees

CI 73360

A red (pink) dye

ASTROCARYUM MURUMURU SEED BUTTER

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content

PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

Helps oil and water mix together

NIACIN

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

SORBITAN PALMITATE

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation