The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture to the skin and helps with product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some sensitive skin types.
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Fermented purslane extract, known for its soothing and antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Calming irritation, antioxidant protection
A plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
A light emollient that improves skin feel and spreadability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil
A nourishing seed oil that provides skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Dry and normal skin
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be irritating for some very sensitive skin types.
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
A lightweight oil rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially oily and combination
A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and improves skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, and irritated skin
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant or allergen for some individuals.
Emulsifier
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can potentially cause irritation in high concentrations, but generally safe in cosmetic formulations.
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin; not drying.
Usually helps with
Dry and normal skin
Watch for
Rarely, can cause sensitivity in very reactive skin.
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A natural thickening agent that improves product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause mild irritation in some individuals.
Derived from chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive and irritated skin
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be skin-friendly.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations, but used in small amounts here.
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A rich emollient with antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Dry and normal skin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
Dehydrated and dry skin
Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some sensitive skin types.
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve product stability by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can enhance penetration of other ingredients, which may be a concern for some.
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A derivative of panthenol that helps moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry and dehydrated skin
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation or photosensitivity in higher concentrations or for sensitive skin.
Antioxidant
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Ginger extract known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Calming irritation
Watch for
Can be a potential irritant for some sensitive skin types.