The base for many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that helps soften and smooth the skin. It is not drying like some other alcohols.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Watch for
Rarely, can cause sensitivity in very reactive individuals.
Derived from chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing redness and irritation
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be a potential irritant for some.
Preservative Booster
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative alternative that also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A classic humectant that draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Soothing Agent
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties, it helps calm irritation.
Usually helps with
Calming redness and irritation
Soothing Agent
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Offers cooling and soothing benefits, helping to reduce puffiness and irritation.
Usually helps with
Soothing and cooling skin
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Soothing Agent
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Has calming and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce redness.
Usually helps with
Calming skin
Watch for
Can be a potential irritant for some individuals.
Exfoliant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
A natural source of salicylic acid, it can offer mild exfoliation and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Usually helps with
Mild exfoliation, anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Can cause irritation or dryness in sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract
Contains compounds with antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A common solvent and humectant that helps with product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster and solvent.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservative support
This ingredient name appears incomplete, making its specific role and safety difficult to assess.
Usually helps with
Unknown
Watch for
Incomplete ingredient name.
Unknown
ropamidobenzoic Acid
This ingredient name appears incomplete, making its specific role and safety difficult to assess.
Usually helps with
Unknown
Watch for
Incomplete ingredient name.
Antioxidant
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Contains vitamin C and antioxidants, but can be photosensitizing and potentially irritating.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant properties
Watch for
Photosensitivity, potential irritation.
Skin Conditioning
Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Used for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating in higher concentrations.
Soothing Agent
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
Known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing skin
A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and helps improve skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing, barrier support
Thickener
Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
A polymer used to thicken formulations. Some concerns exist regarding potential comedogenicity.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Watch for
Potential for pore-clogging in acne-prone skin.
This ingredient name appears incomplete, making its specific role and safety difficult to assess.
Usually helps with
Unknown
Watch for
Incomplete ingredient name.
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
A mild surfactant used for cleansing and conditioning.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Surfactant
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
A mild anionic surfactant used for cleansing.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Can be drying for some skin types.
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
A quaternary ammonium compound used as a preservative and surfactant. Can be irritating.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for irritation and dryness.
pH Adjuster
Aminomethyl Propanol
Used to adjust the pH of cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
A skin-conditioning agent and emollient that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability