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water

Plain old water

propanediol

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

titanium dioxide

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

ci 77891

phenyl trimethicone

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

dicaprylyl carbonate

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

methylpropanediol

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

cyclopentasiloxane

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

1,2-hexanediol

A preservative

glycereth-26

Helps create a thicker product consistency

methyl trimethicone

A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients

polyglyceryl-2 caprate

methyl methacrylate crosspolymer

Helps thicken the product consistency

styrene

unknown

The ingredient is not recognized

sucrose stearate

Helps water and oil mix together

tromethamine

Helps adjust pH in products

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.

acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

cellulose gum

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations

stearic acid

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

alumina

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

betaine

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

trehalose

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

glyceryl caprylate

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

butylene glycol

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

pentylene glycol

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

ethylhexylglycerin

A preservative

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.

centella asiatica extract

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

aloe barbadensis leaf extract

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

madecassoside

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

carbomer

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

polyacrylate crosspolymer-6

t-butyl alcohol

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

parfum

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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