The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
A common and effective moisturizer that draws water into the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A humectant and solvent that improves product texture and ingredient absorption.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
PPG-24-Glycereth-24
A synthetic emollient that can help soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be occlusive for very oily skin.
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
A preservative and humectant.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
A derivative of xylitol that helps skin retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be mildly irritating for some sensitive individuals.
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
A derivative of urea that provides excellent hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Also known as Vitamin B5, it hydrates, soothes, and improves skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates and hydrates, improving skin texture and tone.
Usually helps with
Dry, dull, or uneven skin tone
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity; may cause mild stinging on initial use.
A powerful humectant that attracts and holds moisture in the skin, plumping and hydrating.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and dehydrated
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it also attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and dehydrated
Antioxidant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
A type of algae rich in beta-carotene, providing antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing Agent
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, irritated, or dry skin
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Adds fragrance to the product. Can be phototoxic and irritating for some.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation, allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Adds fragrance. Can be phototoxic and irritating.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation, allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Adds fragrance. Can be phototoxic and irritating.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation, allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
Adds fragrance. Can be sensitizing for some.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
A type of seaweed extract that can help condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Fragrance
Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Adds fragrance. Can be a potential allergen for some.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Emulsifier
Chondrus Crispus Extract
A type of red algae extract used as a thickening and emulsifying agent.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Skin Conditioning Agent
Gigartina Stellata Extract
Another type of red algae extract, used for its skin conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Skin Conditioning Agent
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
An extract from kelp that can help condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
A nourishing oil that softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin; potential allergen for those with nut allergies.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
An extract from red algae, used for its skin conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Adds fragrance. Can be phototoxic and irritating.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation, allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Adds fragrance. Can be sensitizing for some.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract
Adds fragrance. Can be sensitizing for some.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Adds fragrance. Can be sensitizing for some.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Provides antioxidant benefits and can have skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance
Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil
Adds fragrance. Can be sensitizing for some.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Rosa Damascena Flower
Adds fragrance. Can be a potential allergen for some.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Helps to condition and improve the feel of skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant and solvent that can improve product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it helps attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A derivative of xylitol that helps skin retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A sugar alcohol that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
A potent humectant that can hold more water than hyaluronic acid, providing intense hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and dehydrated
Skin Conditioning Agent
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
An essential amino acid that helps support skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A moisturizing ingredient derived from sugar beets that helps hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A natural gum used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A salt of lactic acid, it's a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF).
Usually helps with
All skin types
Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF).
Usually helps with
All skin types
A simple sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin Conditioning Agent
Silanetriol
A silicon-based compound that can help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
A derivative of panthenol (Vitamin B5) that helps hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps support skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A natural gum used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A surfactant and emulsifier that can help solubilize oils and fragrances. Can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation or dryness.
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be mildly irritating for some.
Used to adjust the pH of the product. Can also act as a mild exfoliant.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation at high concentrations.
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating at high concentrations.
Emulsifier
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A synthetic polymer used as an emulsifier and thickener.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
A type of starch used as a thickening agent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
Hydroxyethylcellulose
A cellulose derivative used as a thickening agent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative. Can be irritating for some, especially when combined with citric acid.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Watch for
Skin irritation, allergic reactions, photosensitivity.
A common fragrance ingredient found in many plants. Can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Watch for
Skin irritation, allergic reactions.