The base for many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps to create a protective barrier on the skin.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, barrier support
Watch for
Can feel heavy for some skin types.
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
Texturizer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
A silicone derivative that helps to mattify the skin and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, mattifying
Antioxidant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
Helps to protect skin from environmental stressors and combat signs of fatigue.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, skin recovery
Emulsifier
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
A silicone-based emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Texture
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
Botanical Extract
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
A plant extract with potential skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Fragrance
Lavandula Hybrida Abrial Herb Oil
A lavender oil that provides fragrance and may have calming properties.
Usually helps with
Relaxation
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Botanical Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Rich in Vitamin C, this extract can help brighten and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
A preservative that helps prevent microbial growth in the product.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Chelating Agent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Humectant
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
A plant-derived polysaccharide that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
A solvent that can also act as a humectant and improve product feel.
Usually helps with
Texture, hydration
Botanical Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Known for its soothing and calming properties, and provides fragrance.
Usually helps with
Soothing, relaxation
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also acts as a skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Fragrance
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
An essential oil that provides a woody, calming scent.
Fragrance
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Patchouli oil, used for its earthy scent and potential skin benefits.
Usually helps with
Aroma, skin conditioning
pH Adjuster
Sodium Citrate
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Emulsifier
PEG-10 Dimethicone
A water-soluble silicone that helps to emulsify and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Texture, conditioning
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster and solvent.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Film Former
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1
Helps to create a smooth feel and a protective film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Texture, barrier support
A component of citrus peel oils, used for fragrance. It can be a potential allergen.
Watch for
Potential skin irritant and allergen for some.
Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Used to adjust the pH of the product and can have mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating at high concentrations.
A naturally occurring fragrance compound found in many flowers and spices. It can be a potential allergen.
Watch for
Potential skin irritant and allergen for some.
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent bacterial contamination.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals.